Chapter 194: Between Two Women

Chapter 194: Between Two Women

Liu Shuqin noticed Qin Shili coming over to offer support, and upon seeing Lin Nuo, all her attention focused on him as she actively sat beside him.

Thinking that Qin Shili had just arrived, and Lin Nuo had always maintained his identity as Wu Ying Ge, she’d only just met him—how did she take the initiative to approach him?

It was well known that within the Xuanyun Sect, Qin Shili was the object of admiration for numerous male cultivators—her aloof and noble demeanor made her someone to be admired from afar, and when conversing with peers, she typically ended the topic within five sentences.

Yet, her attitude towards Lin Nuo was entirely different.

It turned out that this proud, cold, and unapproachable girl always took the initiative to get close to Lin Nuo.

Now she was sitting next to Wu Ying Ge, so she must have recognized him—that was the only explanation for her unusual behavior.

But how did she know? Was it his actions, demeanor, and striking appearance? Or perhaps it was his tone?

Or did she notice that when he ate Meat Floss Cake, he had a habit of using his right hand, taking a bite, chewing five to seven times before swallowing?

Was Shi Li so observant?

Speaking of which, what were they talking about?

She was curious, concerned, and eager to know.

Originally, she was the only one aware of Wu Ying Ge’s true identity, but with Qin Shili’s arrival, she realized she wasn’t the only special one anymore.

Su Kexin and Ling Meng’s bodies were rapidly recovering and would soon be awake after a brief adjustment period.

Stepping lightly in front of Lin Nuo, she raised a faint smile:

“Young Master Wu, Shi Li, I see you two are having quite the pleasant chat. Do you know each other?”

Lin Nuo: “…”

I mean, Senior Sister, what are you seeing? Shi Li looks like an ice statue, showing not a hint of joy on her face!

“We’re strangers, just a chance encounter.”

Lin Nuo waved his hand dismissively.

“Oh, a chance encounter, my apologies for the mistake.”

“By the way, how’s my junior disciple doing alongside Miss Su?”

Lin Nuo asked formally, though he already had an idea of the answer.

Liu Shuqin softly replied, “After some treatment, their condition has greatly improved. Despite their injuries, they managed to hold on until we treated them, and they’re recovering quickly. One can’t help but admire their strong willpower.”

In Lin Nuo’s eyes, Liu Shuqin seemed like a naive girl who had never seen the world.

What was there to be amazed about? Even without treatment, they’d naturally recover! And why? Main character physique, a mystery of the world no one could explain.

Sure enough, these two girls wouldn’t die.

Lin Nuo even felt a bit disappointed. Their rapid recovery indicated potential trouble; if both ended up stronger than him, things could get out of hand.

Oh, it seemed they’d already surpassed him, so that was a relief.

Who knew how strong they’d become after this? Remembering he was only at the third stage of the Spiritual Realm brought a faint sadness.

It was the right moment to puff on some heavenly smoke and ponder.

“Young Master Wu, may I sit beside you?”

Liu Shuqin politely asked.

“Go ahead.”

Compared to Qin Shili, Liu Shuqin was more courteous, actively making requests. Of course, Lin Nuo wouldn’t refuse her small request.

Liu Shuqin bent slightly, leaning against the stone wall and taking a seat on Lin Nuo’s other side.

To be honest, he had wanted to enjoy some quiet time alone, but Liu Shuqin and Qin Shili both approached and sat beside him.

I mean, you two are the top disciples of Han Fairy; why are you willing to sit with a mere passerby?

Han Fairy, you need to step up your teaching!

“Young Master Wu, though I’m unaware of what transpired in the Sacred Altar, I believe saving Kexin and Miss Wu was your doing, right?”

“?”

Why would I have such merits to save them?

“No, I didn’t contribute at all. I’m as clueless as you!”

“Whether he contributed will be revealed once they wake up.”

Qin Shili interjected.

“One was poisoned, and the other fell in battle. They both fainted while he remained unscathed, standing right before the Three Heaven Stone—this is no coincidence.”

To be honest, Lin Nuo had no clue why only he was fine.

He thought he would be injured by Cang Zhao or die at the hands of Su Kexin and the others. Little did he expect that the real fools were them, and he was the only one unharmed.

Could this be the hallmark of a destined individual?

Oh please, it’s just this time luck was a bit better.

Whether it was Qin Shili or Liu Shuqin, both firmly believed Lin Nuo had done a tremendous job. Of course, he didn’t quite understand where their confidence in recognizing a passerby came from.

Got it, this is just polite conversation. They’re seasoned pros at this!

Soon after, the poisoned sorcerer awakened, prompting other sorcerers to rush over to check on him.

“Zhou Zhuo, you’re awake! What happened? Are you feeling okay?”

“I… I’m not dead?!”

Zhou Zhuo was incredulous, thinking he had kicked the bucket—turns out he was still alive!

Where am I now?

At the Sacred Altar, he was back at the Sacred Altar.

“You’re not dead; we saved you. Now tell us what you experienced—why did you encounter the giant snake and get poisoned?”

“I was guarding the Three Heaven Stone with Cang Zhao when suddenly I heard a noise, so I went to check it out alone. I found an unknown giant snake behind the stone wall, so I killed it, but its blood splattered on me. I knew it was poisonous, and when I turned around, I saw Cang Zhao behind me—he seemed to be casting a spell, and then I felt immense pain all over, and after that, I lost consciousness. By the way, where’s Cang Zhao?”

“He’s dead.”

“Dead? Who killed him?”

“Not sure. We found wizard-like items on him, which is strange. Now that you mention it, it seems Cang Zhao was suspicious.”

One sorcerer pondered, still searching for a suitable explanation for this incident.

At that moment, Su Kexin and Ling Meng also woke up, both rubbing their heads with a hint of pain.

“This… Where am I…?”

Su Kexin opened her sleepy eyes, glancing around and seeing many people, along with the nearby ruins.

“Kexin, you’re awake! That’s great! And Miss Wu is awake too! You both were gravely injured and unconscious, but thankfully, you’ve come to! How are you feeling now?”

Seeing Su Kexin and Ling Meng awake, Liu Shuqin rushed over to check if they were alright, anxious to see if they had any lingering effects.

“I… just a bit of pain, other than that I’m fine…” Su Kexin replied softly.

“What about Master? Where’s Master?!”

Ling Meng’s first thought upon waking was her Master. She recalled fighting alongside her just moments ago, and now her Master was suddenly missing.

“I’m right here; don’t panic.”

Lin Nuo came over, slightly crouching down to observe Ling Meng’s condition.

She seemed pretty spirited! What’s up with her? Sure enough, burst of energy works wonders for excitement and advancement!

“You seem fine, just go back and eat a couple more bowls of noodles.”

“Master!”

In her excitement, Ling Meng threw herself onto Lin Nuo.