Chapter 825: Magic Spring

Chapter 825: Magic Spring

“You’re in charge of them?”

Lin Nuo was taken aback, quickly raising his hand to check Liu Shuqin’s forehead.

This girl, could she be running a fever? Has her brain gone haywire?

These creatures are just like ticking time bombs, they could explode at any moment and wipe out the entire place.

“Master, what are you doing?”

Seeing Lin Nuo touch Liu Shuqin’s forehead, Ling Meng was full of jealousy and quickly swatted his hand away.

How could he be so intimate with her?

“It’s nothing, just checking to see if she has a fever. No fever, she’s in good condition. Now, tell me your thoughts, why go through all this? Don’t say I didn’t warn you, these demon beasts have hidden dangers; they’ve been corrupted by the Refining Demon Sect. They can suddenly erupt and lose control, just like what happened just now—are you bringing trouble back?”

Lin Nuo said in a questioning tone. If it were anyone else, he’d directly say, “Are you stupid?” But with Liu Shuqin, he’d be more tactful. Gotta give her some face.

Speaking of which, it’s a lost cause; even the weak in this world won’t bow down completely. There are always ones who think they have pride and would rather die than submit, trying time and again to break away from domination and stand independently.

These demon beasts are like the bound demon dragon Walker, always thinking of escaping, running once doesn’t work, trying twice, running back and forth but still getting caught.

Rather than convincing them to yield, it’s better to focus on something else; this is just a waste of time.

“Yes. Actually, they are also compelled by circumstance; everything has a spirit, and besides, they are quite strong. Just killing them feels a bit wasteful. I hope to manage them and make them completely submissive. Ultimately, they will still serve you, Junior Martial Brother.”

“I think before you can make them submit, your mountain peak will be a complete mess thanks to them.”

“Even so, I voluntarily accept the consequences.”

Liu Shuqin was firm in her stance, showing not a shred of hesitation.

Playing a risky game, she didn’t have much achievement; in the demonic way, she was just a novice compared to pure demon practitioners like Ling Meng.

Following the conventional path wouldn’t lead to any brilliance.

Besides, if she can control the strength of the demon beasts, it’s a step closer to purification of demons.

Lin Nuo looked at Liu Shuqin and said nothing more to her.

If you think you can do it, then go ahead.

“Alright. Then you manage them; all these demon beasts belong to you. You’re a demon practitioner now; it’s time you witnessed what true ferocity looks like. Now that you both hold your own powers, who can grow strong depends on their own abilities.”

Lin Nuo said coldly, sounding like a great leader issuing commands from a high pedestal, utterly authoritative.

“Master, I just remembered, it seems you’ve handed out all the power. Take the Refining Demon Sect as an example; the sect leader would also leave behind some of his own elite subordinates…”

“I don’t need them, and I can’t be bothered to manage. If someone rebels after splitting off, the consequences are simple: death.”

After saying that, Lin Nuo raised his hand, opening his palm to the sky.

In an instant, a black vortex swirled above, and countless souls flew out from it, releasing sharp, sorrowful wails. If an ordinary person saw this, they would be utterly terrified and shivering.

Among the souls, there were also demon spirits, all very vicious, yet they were now under Lin Nuo’s casual control, at his mercy for their existence.

He released these souls and demon spirits to intimidate everyone present; the suffocating presence of these spirits made the demon practitioners and beasts feel a bit fearful. It was as if to say, anyone who dares to betray will meet the same fate as them—death is secondary; they wouldn’t even get a chance to reincarnate. Their souls are under his command, trapped forever as if in an eternal prison.

Living through these days was sheer torment.

A devil.

Recently, thoughts about Lin Nuo kept surfacing in Liu Shuqin’s mind, his image as the Demon Ruler becoming ever more vivid. In her dreams, he was the scourge of humanity—a cold, bloody, and murderous sinner devoid of feelings.

But that was all from a previous life; back then, he was truly a wicked force that crushed all hope, making even approaching him an issue.

Now, at the very least, she could still see hope.

Though Lin Nuo had returned to demonhood and had exceptional talent and abilities, in this lifetime, he was much more human.

At the very least, he was more talkative.

And it was clear that he had emotions.

In particular, his treatment of his mother was absolutely good. No matter if he was a demonic fiend or a righteous knight, in front of Xia Hanmo, he never talked about his identity; he was just a dutiful son.

Therefore, Junior Martial Brother still had complete hope for redemption, as he wasn’t burdened by the overwhelming disdain for life like in the past; it was just some unresolved knots in his heart.

Before long, Lin Nuo retracted the black vortex and those demon spirits, raising his voice:

“This is the way of things; you all understand now. The demon beasts that just caused trouble, including that Walker, belong to Liu Shuqin now. Everyone can disperse and carry on with your own affairs.”

With that, Lin Nuo was ready to leave and lie down. Outside, he was a solitary, aloof Demon Ruler; inside, he was just a shut-in, lying in bed eating Meat Floss Cake and sipping cold water while reading comic books.

Being a Demon Ruler for so long, why not enjoy it?

“Master, I’m going to serve you.”

Ling Meng was eager, returning to her room, clearly intent on going.

“Junior Martial Brother, I…”

Liu Shuqin also wanted to follow, but Lin Nuo turned around and stopped her:

“Today, I’m sleeping alone; you two stay in your own rooms.”

Usually, if talking with one of them, he could share a bed. But now with two, it wouldn’t do.

After all, it’d be too troublesome.

These two women, staying together at night could definitely cause a ruckus.

The troublesome demon beasts were locked up, their confinement personally arranged by Lin Nuo. This setup could last three days, solid as a mountain, with absolutely no chance of escape; even Walker couldn’t dig out.

The night grew dark; in the mountains, there were several springs. Lin Nuo and the others could use magic stones along with magic powers to transform them into a spring suitable for demon practitioners.

The big spring was left for those demon practitioners and beasts, while two small springs were set aside, one for Liu Shuqin and Ling Meng, and the other for him.

Each person soaking would be a delightful thing.

Lin Nuo leaned against the spring, soaking in the water. This was a unique paradise, a place of indulgence for demon practitioners.

After being a villain for so long, why not enjoy it? Back to soaking!

Pat, pat, pat.

In an instant, he heard the sound of footsteps, very light, very careful, deliberately trying not to alert him.

But his ears were quite sharp, so he caught it immediately.

Who? Weren’t they ordered not to come over?

He turned around and saw Liu Shuqin wrapping herself in a bath towel, walking toward him.

“Junior Martial Brother…”

She whispered, Lin Nuo retorted:

“What are you doing here? Didn’t you have your own magic spring?”

“Um… But, I want to be with Junior Martial Brother…”

With that, she unwrapped her bath towel, her pure, smooth body fully revealed before Lin Nuo.