Chapter 733: Something to Discuss with Han Fairy

Chapter 733: Something to Discuss with Han Fairy

Lin Nuo’s sudden appearance startled Liang Hong, causing him to sweat profusely. This was supposed to be a spar, yet it felt more like a real battlefield, with anxiety always in the air.

A voice came from behind, and Liang Hong was first taken aback, then let out a furious roar as he spun around and swung down his sword.

In his fury, he unleashed a fierce sword energy that struck at Lin Nuo.

But it was just an afterimage; the sword energy flew past the illusion.

Now, a crowd of onlookers was in for a disaster; the sword energy was fast and could very well hit someone innocent!

But soon, Mu Yiting, possessing a figure like Lin Nuo’s, dashed forward.

Block.

Bang!

With a loud sound, Mu Yiting’s Spirit Shield intercepted it, raising a cloud of dust.

It wasn’t a spirit combat training ground, and they weren’t allowed to use Spirit Techniques; neither was sword energy. But Liang Hong, in a fit, lost his reason and unleashed the energy anyway.

However, it was blocked by Mu Yiting from the sidelines, acting as the logistical support to maintain order.

“Th-Thank you, Senior Martial Sister…”

The junior martial brother was still shaken, having almost gotten into serious trouble while watching the spectacle.

Everyone quickly retreated far away to avoid being caught in the sword energy and Spirit Techniques.

“Lin Nuo, are you afraid to face me head-on? What kind of skill is it to keep dodging?!”

Liang Hong was furious; to Lin Nuo, knocking him down would be as easy as a slap.

But he refused to strike back. All he did was evade and play around.

Liang Hong grew angrier, swinging his sword wildly, but it all fell short.

Exhausted and panting, Liang Hong found Lin Nuo still standing before him, without making a move, just grinding his nerves.

Cultivators valued martial ethics; since this was a spar, they should directly determine a winner. This dodging and teasing behavior would be condemned as disrespectful.

“A great knight doesn’t play with people like this?”

“Yeah, always dodging, are you just toying with Senior Martial Brother Liang?”

“Such a lack of martial virtue!”

The group of disciples jibbered on, condemning Lin Nuo, but he was unfazed; that was exactly the effect he wanted.

What’s this? Am I just a villain here to discuss martial ethics with you?

If you can’t hit me, whose fault is that?

The noise grew louder, and with a large crowd watching, it naturally attracted the attention of the people inside the sect.

At this time, another seventh-level disciple of the Xuanyun Sect, Xie Yu, walked out from the side hall.

“What’s going on?”

He rushed over to ask the disciples. They quickly explained:

“Senior Brother, this Lin Nuo came over to provoke and spar with Senior Brother Liang. He shows no martial virtue and toys with him; it’s utterly detestable.”

“Hmm? Is that so?”

As a representative of Master Cong, Xie Yu squeezed in, seeing Liang Hong panting with resentment while Lin Nuo remained unscathed, his expression aloof.

“Stop, stop for a moment!”

He hurried over to halt the spar.

“Liang Hong, what’s this about? Do you have a conflict with Lin Nuo?”

“Senior Brother, this guy came to our territory to ridicule us; everyone present heard it. I stood up for the sect and challenged him. Though I know I’m not his match, he refuses to engage and just dodges, completely going against the martial integrity of the Xuanyun Sect.”

Since Liang Hong couldn’t best Lin Nuo in combat, he had to rely on words to condemn him.

“Moreover, he insulted Junior Sister Mu, taking advantage of her; it’s a grave offense.”

Liang Hong was furious, dragging Mu Yiting into it.

It wasn’t that big of a deal; after all, disciples mocking each other happened regularly. Saying that fellow disciples should get along was just empty talk.

Generally, once a cultivator became famous, they would care about their actions; everything they do is under scrutiny. To maintain their reputations, they must practice self-restraint.

Thus, it often became a weakness that could be exploited by others. If someone slandered them, word would spread like wildfire, ruining their reputation.

They must have thought this was a perfect opportunity; Lin Nuo had provoked them, and they would definitely latch onto it, making a big fuss to ruin his reputation.

Yet, little did they know, Lin Nuo didn’t care about his reputation at all; he was waiting for them to slander him!

Perfect! I’ve always found this Master Cong’s sect hard to stomach; let’s escalate, shall we?

“There might be a misunderstanding. Liang Hong, don’t be hot-headed; let’s communicate properly.”

Xie Yu tried to play peacemaker. The Xuanyun Sect valued fairness, and he had to show he was doing his part.

But the disciples were too enraged; everyone heard Lin Nuo call them weaklings; who would want to talk?

Mu Yiting thought to step in and mediate, but Lin Nuo glanced at her and shook his head, signaling her to stay silent.

She had no choice but to follow Lin Nuo’s wishes. In reality, she was just a mediator playing both sides; she wouldn’t take sides, as long as it ended peacefully.

“Lin Nuo, this matter should have a misunderstanding, right? After all, how could a cultivator highly regarded by Master Zhao do such a thing?”

“You think what you want; that’s how it is, you all asked for it,” Lin Nuo coldly replied, his tone dismissive. Seeing he had no intention of repentance or apology only fueled their anger, and the ruckus continued.

The people from Master Cong’s side couldn’t sit still anymore and walked out from within.

“What’s going on?”

The plump Master Cong strolled over, and everyone scrambled to tell of Lin Nuo’s misdeeds, as if telling their parents how they had been bullied.

“Master, there might be some misunderstanding…”

Although Xie Yu started that sentence, he still repeated the disciples’ condemnation of Lin Nuo’s actions.

This way, it wasn’t his stance but everyone’s collective opinion, maintaining a good image.

“Ha, is that so? Lin Nuo, with so many disciples speaking against you, you must be in the wrong. Is this how Han Fairy’s disciple behaves? Ridiculing the weak?”

“Yes, that’s how her disciple is.”

“…”

What the heck, Lin Nuo is breaking the mold and directly admitting it? What’s his angle?

Regardless, since he admitted it, it was now justifiable to confront Han Fairy.

“Alright, given this, I will ask Han Fairy how we should handle this. Our sect values harmony; you’ve gone against our foundational principles.”

“I suggest we go find her soon; otherwise, she might leave the mountain,” Lin Nuo stated indifferently.

“…”

So arrogant, bullying even Master Cong!

“Fine, then I’ll go find her to discuss this.”

Master Cong did not wait, seizing the opportunity; it was time to act, bringing along a whole troop of disciples as though they were about to invade Han Fairy’s turf.

Master Cong had been oppressed by Han Fairy’s sect for a long time, and now that he had a chance, he was not going to hold back.

At that moment, Qin Shili and Su Kexin had just returned to the side hall to prepare for punishment, when suddenly a crowd led by Master Cong arrived.

“Hmm? So it’s Master Cong, what’s the matter to gather so many people and come personally?”

Han Fairy stepped out and asked.

“Han Fairy, I need to ask you for an explanation. Your disciple Lin Nuo came to our side hall, insulting and provoking my disciples verbally and in spar; how do you propose we resolve this matter?”

“Hmm? What happened?”

Han Fairy was confused; Lin Nuo had just returned to Tianling Mountain and caused so much trouble already.