Chapter 1092: Life Mentor

Chapter 1092: Life Mentor

Su Kexin was chattering to herself under the tree, while Lin Nuo was lounging above, and they struck up a conversation without knowing each other’s identities, using just their voices to figure things out.

Listening to each other’s tones, they could tell they both were quite young, possibly around the same age.

“Are you a wanderer… Young Master, are you from this village as well?” Su Kexin continued to ask curiously.

“Where I’m from is no longer important. What’s important is that today, you have met me,” Lin Nuo responded slightly seriously, trying to appear mysterious and profound.

After dinner, he usually just showed off in front of Ruo’er, and no matter what he said, Ruo’er would compliment him on being knowledgeable and well-read, to the point that it became boring.

So, he figured he should find a passerby, especially a confused young girl, to give her some guidance. Who knows, she might just find enlightenment.

However, for the village girl, he didn’t expect much enlightenment; he figured she’d believe anything he said.

“Alright, Young Master, I’ll let you rest. Sigh, I really shouldn’t be here moaning.”

“Not at all. Miss, since I overheard your troubles, it must be fate. I might be able to offer you the advice you’re looking for.”

“Mm…”

Su Kexin hesitated; after all, this was her own issue, and saying it out loud felt like inviting laughter.

A girl from Ru Yu Village, who had only trained some martial arts with her father since she was little, daring to think of entering the Xuanyun Sect? How ridiculous.

“Miss, I just heard you. You wish to join the Xuanyun Sect, correct?”

“Ah? Young Master, you heard that… Um… Sorry for the embarrassment. I know my own limitations; I really am overestimating myself, wanting to enter the Xuanyun Sect despite having no skills.”

“Do not belittle yourself, Miss. Even a towering tree starts as a seedling. You are still young and have opportunities ahead. Whether you are allowed in or not will be decided by the elders of the Xuanyun Sect. You should try instead of doubting yourself first.”

Lin Nuo stated earnestly, making sure to comfort her and encourage her not to underestimate her abilities. The template for this was clear; he couldn’t just say: you’re useless, better stick to farming.

“Mm… What you said holds some truth. But, I’m the only daughter in my family. My father went missing because of martial arts training. If I were to train, who knows how tough the path will be, and I could end up like him. If that happens, I might as well have lived a mundane life, at least I could stay by my mother’s side.”

Su Kexin sighed again, lost in thought.

Upon hearing this, Lin Nuo thought that hiding in the tree and prattling on was the right choice.

In situations like this, if he said the wrong thing, it could easily lead to trouble. If he encouraged her, and she really got hurt or worse, her family might come after him. If he discouraged her, and she regretted it later, she would blame him.

A losing proposition.

But hiding was different. He could say whatever he wanted, and how she chose was her business. He could slip away afterward to other places.

Continuing his serious tone, he asked, “Miss, do you genuinely love martial arts?”

“I… I guess so? I… I like the process, the sense of achievement when I improve, and I admire strong people.”

“Then that settles it! Since you enjoy it, pursue it! As for your concern about following in your father’s footsteps, that’s fate, and the future is uncertain. If it’s meant to be, even if you shun martial arts, you will encounter challenges. If you can choose, pursue your path; otherwise, you would regret it for life.”

“But… my mother… if I stick to my own path, I won’t be able to be by her side…”

“True, it’s said that a man’s ambitions lie far and wide, but women have their aspirations too. If she only wanted you to be an ordinary person, she would’ve stopped you when you were very young and killed your interest in the cradle. However, no one said children must always be by their parents’ side. Frankly speaking, if you were to live as an ordinary girl, one day you’d marry far away and still leave her.”

Lin Nuo continued earnestly, even feeling a bit impressed with himself for being able to articulate his points so well.

Good job, good job! Maybe he really did have a talent for being a life mentor.

“Mm… What you say has some merit…”

Listening to him, Su Kexin thought deeply; she still hoped to pursue her dreams.

Actually, her mother likely supported her too.

But then again, the doctor talking to her might have been her mother’s idea.

Lin Nuo had a new thought and added, “From what you said, your father went missing due to martial arts, not because he died. That means you still have a chance to see him again. But if you choose to be an ordinary person, you would only wait, hoping for his return. If you can make a name for yourself in the Xuanyun Sect, you’d have the initiative. You could seek him out and learn about his past. Would you rather actively look for him or passively wait?”

“That… what you said is very true.”

After hearing Lin Nuo’s words, Su Kexin felt more determined to pursue martial arts. Yes, her father was only missing; if she could become a disciple of the Xuanyun Sect, there was a possibility of finding him.

Whereas, if she opted to stay ordinary, she could only wait her whole life.

“Young Master, I understand now. Thank you very much for your guidance; I know what to do. If I give up, I would regret it. And even if I continue training, I can still find time to care for my mother, and perhaps in the future, I may even find my father again.”

“Yes, you comprehend well.”

Lin Nuo quickly agreed, feeling like he had truly become a life mentor.

But well, she might face some setbacks in the future since getting into the Xuanyun Sect wasn’t easy. Only those with talent could gain entrance.

But who cares? If she doesn’t make it, it will be her fault for not being good enough. He, Lin the Knight, was just providing her with motivation and positive energy. She just needs to charge ahead!

“Young Master, can you come down? I want to meet you. If I succeed in my studies in the future, I will definitely repay you.”

Su Kexin looked up at the dense leaves in the tree.

“You and I are merely fated to cross paths; if there’s a future, we will meet again. I’m just a passerby offering some words; it hardly counts as a favor, and you don’t need to repay me.”

Lin Nuo said nonchalantly, though he felt different inside.

He thought, if you’re pretty, then how about offering yourself as a reward? That would be the best kind of repayment.

Right now, he couldn’t reveal himself; he was just a newbie who had just started, so better not disclose his identity.

If she didn’t make it in, he’d pretend none of this ever happened.

If she did get in, they might be able to meet again as fellow disciples, and who knows, she might really repay him in that way.

How wonderful!

The light was a bit dim, making it hard to see what she looked like, but he guessed she was probably a charming beauty.

“Then… alright… thank you, Young Master! I will train hard, and I hope we can meet again in the future!”