Chapter 101. A Narrow Encounter

Chapter 101. A Narrow Encounter

The small path through Yufeng Valley was rugged, but it brought Lin Nuo a sense of peace.

Because it was a broken road, no one dared to tread here, allowing him to walk without worry.

Things were going smoothly; no one had discovered or followed him. Everything was just perfect.

This time, Su Kexin was absolutely doomed, unable to escape her fate.

Thinking this, Lin Nuo couldn’t help but chuckle. He had endured humiliation for so long; it was time to do something a villain should do. All those righteous heroes could roll away—he had a flawless plan! The Black Scale Stone would explode, sending Su Kexin straight to her demise!

This was the grand extermination scheme of a true villain! What stabbing in the heart? That was completely lame!

Filled with energy, the rugged path of Yufeng Valley felt as easy as walking on flat ground.

Before he knew it, Lin Nuo had traversed most of the small path and found a spot halfway up the mountain, just in time to see what was happening at the alchemy room.

If only he had a camera, he would certainly record it. He could watch it every day afterward. While others took pride in slaying demon kings, he, a mere villain, took pride in vanquishing the protagonist.

However…

As he turned a corner, he spotted someone.

And that person had spotted him too.

They stood there, staring each other down.

He truly never expected to see this particular individual.

Who was it?

It was that alchemy master, Yu Zheng!

And Yu Zheng never expected the kid who appeared in his spiritual awareness would turn up halfway up the mountain!

Now both of them were thinking the same thing:

Crap, we’ve been discovered?!

The atmosphere grew tense. Both Lin Nuo and Yu Zheng felt uneasy, as they both had hidden motives and were calculating their next moves.

Originally, the two of them had been in the alchemy room, but somehow ended up at halfway up the mountain.

How absurd!

Both had chosen a hidden and rugged path, both had selected a great spot, and they were all waiting to witness the explosion of the alchemy room!

Yet, in reality, the alchemy room was just fine, not even a breeze stirring.

They understood the characteristics of the Black Scale Stone; the temperature for alchemy and the spiritual energy environment were more than sufficient to make a Black Scale Stone explode! Moreover, at the final stage, both Mu Yiting and Su Kexin could trigger the explosion!

But nothing happened. The Black Scale Stone did not explode; everything was calm.

It shouldn’t be like this! It absolutely should have exploded by now! There’s no way I calculated wrong!

Why? What’s going wrong? Where did the problem lie?!

It was highly likely that his plot had been uncovered and that the other party had raced over from the alchemy room to intercept him!

Lin Nuo firmly believed that this alchemy master had seen through his plan and was now trying to stop him.

He needed to think of a way to outmaneuver him!

Meanwhile, Yu Zheng was also stunned as he viewed the images presented by his spiritual awareness.

The alchemy session had ended, and both Su Kexin and Mu Yiting had finished their spiritual preparations!

It’s all over… and no explosion? This…

He couldn’t understand why there was no explosion. He had calculated everything clearly and checked the Black Scale Stone was authentic—it had been placed in the furnace, and he had been attentive throughout the entire process. Mu Yiting and the others hadn’t even detected that there was a Black Scale Stone inside!

Did this kid sabotage it?

No, even if he did, how could he dare come alone? Especially at the moment just before the expected explosion?

In that instant, Yu Zheng felt his spiritual awareness in the alchemy room being discovered by other elders, causing it to vanish on its own.

Damn it! Those old fellows found out; the plan has failed! If I go back like this, I’ll be punished!

I have to take this kid out before leaving.

But is this kid really the one who disrupted the Black Scale Stone plan?

Let’s test him.

Yu Zheng adjusted his demeanor, maintaining a calm expression, and smiled at Lin Nuo, “Lin Nuo, weren’t you working on alchemy? Why are you out here? How did the Golden Dan refine go?”

Lin Nuo scoffed, “I placed the Black Scale Stone, but unfortunately, things aren’t going smoothly.”

Yu Zheng feigned confusion, “What Black Scale Stone?”

Lin Nuo replied, “You know what’s up.”

In just these two exchanges, Yu Zheng confirmed that Lin Nuo was aware of the Black Scale Stone inside. Lin Nuo’s claim that he placed it was, without a doubt, an implication that Yu Zheng had put it there! Not going smoothly indicated failure!

How could he know? Even if he did, there’s no way to stop the Black Scale Stone from exploding inside! Even if he used superior spirit techniques, Yu Zheng would still be able to detect it.

But throughout this, he had merely performed ordinary spirit manipulation and alchemy, not doing anything out of the ordinary.

Yu Zheng couldn’t make sense of it but had to maintain his composure, keeping his expression neutral.

He continued to smile, “How did you know?”

“I already knew you would be here, but I still came.”

Lin Nuo remained unperturbed, maintaining his composure. Even if his plan failed, he couldn’t get flustered; he needed to dominate the situation and hold the initiative.

“You’re in a dangerous spot now; I suggest you head back quickly.”

Lin Nuo’s eyes filled with killing intent. As a world-ending villain, he could project this menacing gaze whenever he wanted.

Though he didn’t have a good plan now, he aimed to intimidate the other party and psychologically suppress him, waiting to exploit any flaws.

Lin Nuo’s expression shifted, catching Yu Zheng off guard.

He said he already knew I would be here, and even mentioned I was in danger, suggesting I leave quickly?

Could it be he’s the one sent by the master to monitor me?!

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