Chapter 1018: He Is Not Your Father

Chapter 1018: He Is Not Your Father

Although this segment didn’t have a script, Lin Nuo could still deduce from his years of reading and watching dramas.

This couple, or rather not a couple, at most just two people who had fun together, might have had some feelings for each other despite their eventual fallout.

The male side was oblivious; who could say if the creator of this character forgot to give him some common sense? This guy just didn’t get it.

But the female? Definitely a bit tsundere. The Sword Saint has feelings too, but puts up a tough front. She says she hates him, yet deep down, she still cares.

Perhaps opposites attract; their child, Li Ruo’er, didn’t inherit that tsundere attitude.

He sighed, thankful that Li Ruo’er lacked a tsundere nature. Otherwise, dealing with a cute little fox throwing punches would just make her cry.

“Lin Gongzi really is insightful; you figured it out right away. Since you know, go ahead and punish me.”

“Nothing to punish you for. If I were to punish you, you probably wouldn’t be able to speak to me right now. Let it go. Does he know Li Ruo’er is his daughter?”

“He knows…” Ni Wanqing nodded, feeling guilty.

“Does Li Ruo’er know he is her father?”

“Well, she probably doesn’t know yet. But she might have some sense of it; after all, we Fox People are sensitive to bloodlines.”

“Got it. I won’t punish you; go check on the other injured subordinates and help them heal. Honestly, your ex-lover is quite the maniac for killing so many.”

“Sorry… we’ve caused you trouble…”

“Save those typical virtuous apologies for someone else; just go already.”

With that, Lin Nuo set off, searching for Liu Shuqin and Li Ruo’er, who were hiding.

He moved quickly and soon found them at the edge of the hills.

“Young Master, you’re here~!”

Seeing Lin Nuo approach, Li Ruo’er was overjoyed and dashed forward to hug him tightly.

She clung to him, wanting to savor his scent; it was a tremendous gift for her.

However, Lin Nuo also carried an odor she despised.

That of the Demon Woman! She couldn’t stand it!

“Young Master, why do you smell like that Demon Woman? And it’s really strong!”

Li Ruo’er sniffed at Lin Nuo like a pet reuniting with its owner but was displeased by the scent of another creature.

“She got hurt. I just used a spell to heal her, and that involved some contact. It wasn’t easy for her to face the Sword Saint alone. You’re both a part of the same faction, so don’t stir up trouble with her.”

“Hmm… I’m not trying to pick a fight with her; it’s just that she’s a demon and dislikes spending time with us immortals. Young Master, didn’t you say I should become a demon? Why am I still an immortal? I want to become a demon too so I can be with you!”

“You’ve been in Zifeng Valley for a long time, surrounded by too much immortal energy. It needs to be gradually removed. Just be patient; it’s only a matter of time.”

Lin Nuo replied seriously, although he was still unsure himself.

Damn it, they’ve practiced dual cultivation and she’s still not turned!

Maybe it’s her constitution; after all, Li Ruo’er has an impressive bloodline.

“Hmm… okay, okay. I was just anxious, but you can’t blame me, Young Master. I just want to be like you sooner. After all, there will always be a gap between immortals and demons. Plus, I’ve never heard of any immortal-demon couples, and their fates usually go south.”

Li Ruo’er spoke her mind straightforwardly.

There must be immortal-demon couples out there, but you wouldn’t know that. Those immortals in the valley will highlight the tragic fates of such couples to educate you, just to stop you from having any mischievous thoughts.

Your mother paired up with the Sword Saint, what’s impossible in this world? Immortal-demon couples are trivialities.

“Young Master, that Sword Saint…”

“You saw him?”

“I did, but it felt strange. I hadn’t seen him before, yet he seemed so familiar, like when I first met my mother.”

“Do you think he could be your father?” Lin Nuo asked directly.

“No, no! The Young Master said my father is dead, so it can’t be. I just thought, could he be related to my father? Like a distant relative?”

“Don’t think about it. Even if there’s a tiny blood relationship, he just wanted to kill us moments ago. Don’t provoke him. There are plenty of examples of families turning against each other. Don’t assume a bit of relation means he’ll ally with you.”

“No… I just saw him injured badly. Is he going to die?”

“No way. He’s too powerful; a scratch won’t kill him. I just saw him run away, fast as lightning. He knows where we are; he might come back. So we can’t stay here any longer. We should prepare to move.”

Lin Nuo said seriously; it was indeed time to leave. Besides, the three of them needed to split up. If they stuck together, they wouldn’t just face external chaos but also end up destroying each other with their own internal conflicts.

For now, immortals and demons couldn’t coexist harmoniously; there was no enmity, yet when they meet, they just start throwing insults, and if that doesn’t go well, they’re ready to brawl.

That’s just how it is.

“Let’s go back.”

Lin Nuo said, then turned to look at Liu Shuqin.

Liu Shuqin had maintained a smile, but it lacked spirit, like she was forcing it.

Watching Li Ruo’er and Lin Nuo being so close, she felt a pang in her heart but didn’t want to voice it.

“Shall we go?”

“Hmm, alright, let’s go.”

Liu Shuqin nodded, her smile still strained.

“Let’s all go together.”

Lin Nuo stepped over and wrapped an arm around her.

“Junior Martial Brother…”

This gave her a sense of security, but it seemed she hadn’t hidden her feelings well enough; Junior Martial Brother had noticed.

But so what if he did? If she kept hiding and being modest, she probably wouldn’t win his affection.

It’s time to fight for it; being too modest won’t do.

Lin Nuo led them back, planning to meet with Ling Meng to discuss the next relocation and gathering plans.

He reminded Liu Shuqin to take care and she should follow his orders.

Yes, she should…

As he walked, an ominous feeling washed over him, not out of concern for his female disciple but that she wouldn’t comply.

Just as he thought of this, he spotted the alluring figure of the Demon Woman.

Ling Meng: “… Master…?”

Lin Nuo: “…”

Ling Meng still held some trust in Lin Nuo, thinking he might just have gone to fetch the others.

But now, he was sandwiched between two women, just as she feared!

Not long ago, they had shared intimacy and affection, but now he was running off with other women!

And embracing them, at that!

While it’s normal for a Demon Ruler to have multiple partners, couldn’t he at least tone it down a little? Just moments ago, what was happening between them?

Ling Meng: “Master, it seems like your relationship is quite close. They seem fine now.”

Her tone dripped with deep resentment.