Chapter 984: From the Same Craftsman

Chapter 984: From the Same Craftsman

Ling Meng and the demon practitioner squad arrived and finally encountered Lin Nuo.

So, Ruo’er was still talking about dual cultivation on-site? How could she not get caught right then and there?

This was quite the scandal!

Ling Meng and Liu Shuqin discussed it quietly among themselves, realizing there was no definite answer; it all depended on Lin Nuo’s intentions.

“Master, weren’t you in the middle of a ritual with Ruo’er? How did you end up here? I’m not interfering with your actions, just curious. Also, what about the Immortal Fox beside you? You must have an explanation. After all, everyone trusts you so much; please don’t let us down.”

Ling Meng made a great effort to keep her excitement in check; after all, she was a person of status. It wouldn’t do to lose her composure at the slightest issue.

“Some unexpected events occurred, and we got relocated here.”

Lin Nuo replied solemnly, while Ruo’er instinctively hidden behind him, tugging at his sleeve.

“That’s Ruo’er; there was an incident during the ritual, which caused a transformation. It’s nothing serious; once her excess spiritual energy dissipates, she’ll return to her original form.”

Lin Nuo added, though Ling Meng still found it hard to believe it was that petite Ruo’er. Just less than an hour ago, she had transformed into a slender youthful girl.

Initially, she wasn’t worried. After all, Lin Nuo and Ruo’er were quite mismatched in build.

But now it was different; they could easily be referred to as a couple.

Plus, she was wearing Lin Nuo’s clothes!

Did she have no clothes of her own? Why was she draped in her master’s attire? I want to wear my master’s clothes too!

The more Ling Meng thought about it, the angrier she got, but she had to keep her emotions under control.

“Oh, I see. Then, Master, what’s up with her wearing your clothes?”

“Just worried she might catch a cold.”

“Oh! Master is indeed very considerate!”

Ling Meng clenched her teeth, feeling infuriated, barely keeping her composure.

This Ruo’er was a significant rival! If she turned to the dark side, what would that mean for Ling Meng’s status?

“As long as the Junior Martial Brother and Ruo’er are fine. However, Junior Martial Brother, last time Ruo’er was in this kind of situation, you helped her change in some way. So now?”

Liu Shuqin trailed off; there were many people around, and they shouldn’t openly discuss matters of dual cultivation. Lin Nuo was clever and would understand.

“I’ll explain this later. Now, it’s all fine; you all can go back.”

“Junior Martial Brother, you should go back too.”

“No, we still have things to do.”

“Things to do? Could it be? Junior Martial Brother, there are some matters we shouldn’t hide from each other. I’m not angry with you. You’ve been ignoring me for so long; please don’t do that. I’ve always listened to you; I just don’t want to be neglected.”

“I’m not neglecting you…”

Lin Nuo sighed; these girls had so many wild thoughts, probably overthinking everything again.

“I am your master; are you trying to defy my orders?”

Lin Nuo puffed out his chest and reprimanded them.

“Disciple wouldn’t dare.”

“Shuqin wouldn’t dare.”

The two young ladies were angry but felt they couldn’t voice it, yet they were reluctant to back down. Who knew what those two were planning to do by sticking around?

Meeting secretly, perhaps even flirting!

Unsettling images filled Ling Meng’s mind, leaving her anxious.

“You all have arrived.”

At that moment, a deep voice echoed in the cave, carrying a somewhat domineering force.

“What is…?”

Upon hearing this voice, they started to feel uneasy. It seemed to possess a powerful deterrence.

“Another one has arrived? Whatever.”

Lin Nuo shook his head and then said to Liu Shuqin and Ling Meng,

“You two, come with me. The rest stay outside.”

“Hmm?”

Ling Meng and Liu Shuqin exchanged glances, unsure of what was happening.

They could only follow along.

Continuing with light steps, they followed Lin Nuo, Ruo’er right by his side, holding his hand.

This…

They couldn’t stand it any longer and hurriedly caught up, moving directly to Lin Nuo’s side.

“What’s the matter with you?” Lin Nuo asked.

“Master, this place is dark and deep; I’m scared.”

“Junior Martial Brother, I’m worried about getting lost; I need to stay close to you.”

“Ah! What are you doing? I’m just fine with Young Master; why are you crowding around?”

Ruo’er felt like she was about to get squeezed out, growing quite angry. Although she didn’t have the same cultivation level as her two older sisters, she refused to back down, especially since her size had increased!

The three girls started pushing each other around, and Lin Nuo’s head was spinning. If he wasn’t careful, they would cause a scene.

“Stop, stop, stop! Can you all take a break? Good heavens, do you plan to squish me against the rock wall?”

The path was not narrow; it was wide enough for four people to walk side by side. With three of them pushing in against him, they were all pressed against the edge.

The competitive spirit of these women was really not to be underestimated.

Lin Nuo stepped out and moved ahead.

“Listen, you can’t make a fuss next. This is no small matter. Once we’re inside, don’t touch anything carelessly, got it?”

He sounded like a teacher lecturing careless students, and they nodded in unison.

“I’ll say it again: you can mess around outside, but not inside. This concerns your safety, as well as mine. You heard that last voice; didn’t it give you a strange chill?”

“Hmm. Yes, that voice indeed had a commanding presence. Junior Martial Brother, what’s going on?”

“You’ll know once we enter.”

Since they were here, Lin Nuo had to let them know what was happening.

Soon, they reached the end of a narrow path where a crack appeared. Lin Nuo’s sharp sword was wedged in the crack, emitting intertwining dark violet and golden light. Various magical symbols floated in the air.

“Welcome, friends from the mortal realm.”

The crack resonated with a voice, and they were all astonished, puzzlement flooding their minds.

“Is it your king who has come?”

Lin Nuo said, then stepped forward lightly while Ruo’er and the others stayed behind and didn’t follow.

“Sorry. Our king has other matters to attend to and cannot come for now. I am the ambassador of the Demon Realm, representing my king.”

“Didn’t I say that your master should come? If not, how can we discuss things? Do you look down on us mortals?”

“Not at all. If our king were to come, his aura might be harmful to your physical bodies, which wouldn’t be good. Since he’s busy, I came instead. Your friend is also here; coincidentally, these two girls are good talents from the demon tribe. Your sword is quite nice, and that girl also has a remarkable sword, very similar to yours. It seems they are made by the same craftsman.”

“Her sword? Which one?” Lin Nuo pointed at Liu Shuqin and the others.

“One of you is an Immortal, one is a pure demon, and the remaining one became a demon along the way, so you know who I’m talking about, right?”

The opponent said meaningfully, as if posing a riddle, but Lin Nuo already figured out who it was.

Liu Shuqin has an extra sword similar to his?