Chapter 1009: He Died

Chapter 1009: He Died

Lin Nuo took a glance and thought, “True to the nature of the Fox People, they’re extremely sensitive and confident about their bloodline. Even before confirming the relationship, here’s a grand mother-daughter reunion with a big hug!”

So, did he just become a great good person? Should he grab a handkerchief, wipe away a tear, and say something like, “How heartwarming!”?

However, seeing their embrace, Lin Nuo didn’t regret it.

Li Ruo’er had been an unfortunate little girl too. In her previous life, she was trapped in the Immortal Valley, lonely and helpless. After her death, she lived in seclusion with her mother. While they got along like real mother and daughter, there was still something missing.

There was always a gap between humans and foxes; it was impossible to have no barriers. She had never truly felt the bonds of blood.

So she often said she wanted to have a child with him to experience that feeling of kinship.

Of course, while Lin Nuo may have traversed to this body, his emotions gradually intertwined with this life, subconsciously acknowledging the familial bond with Xia Hanmo.

At this moment, he felt a bit extraneous.

Better to step back.

With a whoosh, Lin Nuo retreated, giving the stage to the mother and daughter.

One had to admit, seeing this pair of immortal fox mother and daughter embracing was quite a pleasant sight; it deserved to be painted as a world-renowned masterpiece.

Too bad these demon practitioners were soul artists. As they painted, they might end up drawing stick figures.

As for him…

He had no interest in that. Creating arrays and magic symbols was no problem, but portraits? Forget it.

Li Ruo’er and Ni Wanqing held each other tightly, leaving those demon practitioners dumbstruck.

What… is happening?

The Demon Ruler actually let that little white fox girl hug this immortal fox?

But thinking about it, it wasn’t so strange after all.

Weren’t they also mingling with those ridiculous immortal foxes? It was infuriating; they wanted to drive them away but had to swallow their anger and coexist.

“Child, my dear child…”

Ni Wanqing was so moved that she cried, feeling that this embrace was worth dying for; she could tell that Li Ruo’er was her child without needing any blood confirmation.

“You… you really are my mother…?”

Li Ruo’er was also emotionally stirred, her voice trembling.

“Child, even if I don’t say it, you can feel it right now. Our White Fox Clan is very sensitive to bloodlines. When I asked you that question, I believe you already have the answer in your heart.”

Ni Wanqing gently wiped her tears, forcing a smile. Crying in front of her child felt too embarrassing; it was better to smile more.

“Mm… Mother…”

Li Ruo’er called out the word “Mother” and hugged Ni Wanqing once more, sharing this thrilling moment of reunion.

“Enough of your peeking; go back to your posts. Why are you so gossipy?”

Lin Nuo teased the two demon practitioners on guard, who quickly panicked and apologized.

“Sorry, Demon Ruler! It was our negligence!”

The two hurriedly stepped back; if they were blamed, it would be a huge problem.

“Sigh.”

Lin Nuo sighed. Now there was another issue: while Ni Wanqing was willing to become a demon, Li Ruo’er hadn’t completed her transformation. What would happen?

Suddenly, he remembered that if dual cultivation was needed to complete the demonic transformation, that could be problematic.

From his years of anime-watching experience, this was called mother-daughter…

Ahem… better not dwell on that. He wasn’t interested in that sort of thing. While Ni Wanqing was a breathtaking beauty, she was from an entirely different generation, and he couldn’t accept it.

He still preferred beautiful girls.

“Junior Martial Brother, they…?”

At this moment, Liu Shuqin walked over and saw the scene of the white fox mother and daughter embracing.

“As you can see,” Lin Nuo waved his hand, not bothering to explain further. Liu Shuqin understood but just wanted to confirm with Lin Nuo.

“I can’t believe Junior Martial Brother would allow them to recognize each other.”

“I didn’t want to, but since they’re willing to go demon, I had no reason to refuse.”

Lin Nuo sighed. He had actually facilitated their recognition before Ni Wanqing’s decision, but his mouth just didn’t cooperate.

“Mm, this also alleviates your concerns. Ruo’er reuniting with her biological mother is indeed a cause for celebration. I hope Ruo’er can also recognize her real father.”

“Let’s skip that.”

Lin Nuo shook his head. Her father wasn’t an ordinary person; he was that proud Sword Saint.

Would that guy be happy about his daughter becoming a demon?

That would blow up in his face, trying to snatch her away! He hadn’t even gotten along well with his wife, let alone joining the demon clan family.

Are you kidding me?

“Does Junior Martial Brother know Ruo’er’s biological father?”

“Yes, he’s a very stubborn person who’s ready to fight me; he’s quite troublesome. I don’t want to provoke him.”

Lin Nuo shrugged—don’t mess with the Sword Saint; he would fight you to the death.

“Mm… it seems there’s someone who gives Junior Martial Brother a headache. Ruo’er must have a pretty extraordinary family background. But being able to serve Junior Martial Brother as a maid, she indeed holds exceptional bloodline.”

“Don’t flatter me. When she was my maid, she was just a despised demon, nothing more.”

“Doesn’t that show how capable Junior Martial Brother is? To take in Ruo’er against public opinion is quite…”

“Alright, alright, enough with the flattery. I’m not that great.”

Lin Nuo quickly interrupted Liu Shuqin’s words; if she kept going, she’d probably drag him into saving the world again.

From Liu Shuqin’s eyes, he could see her envy; he somewhat understood the situation.

“Aren’t you going back for a bit?” Lin Nuo casually asked.

“I’ve become a demon, I’ve lost face to go back…”

“Not necessarily. Your Liu family hasn’t cut ties with you, nor did they drag you out with other families. Instead, they gave up the riches and power of the Central Plains to return to Wutu City. Your family members may not necessarily shun you. You can go back; even if they truly disdain you, it doesn’t matter. Just coming back is enough.”

Lin Nuo said this lightly, but it warmed Liu Shuqin’s heart.

She hadn’t said anything, yet her Junior Martial Brother noticed and even knew about her family’s situation.

Yeah, she really did want to visit her Liu family. But once she returned, she would have to part ways with her Junior Martial Brother.

“I’ll make arrangements, thank you for your concern, Junior Martial Brother.”

While Lin Nuo and Liu Shuqin chatted amiably, Li Ruo’er and her mother embraced tightly, holding hands as they walked towards Lin Nuo.

“Thank you so much for making our mother-daughter reunion possible!”

“Don’t mention it. Like I said, you both have to become demons. I’m just looking to expand my power. Alright, you family can reunite now; from now on, you must serve me in the Great Demon Path.”

“Mm, I will keep my promise and follow your arrangements.”

Ni Wanqing said, now having become Lin Nuo’s subordinate, ready to serve the demon path.

“Mother, what about Father? Is he still around?”

Li Ruo’er tugged at Ni Wanqing’s hand, asking.

“Your father, he…”

Ni Wanqing hesitated. To be honest, she truly didn’t want Li Ruo’er to know who her biological father was.

“He’s dead.”

Lin Nuo added bluntly.