Chapter 1099: You Really Are Dumb

Chapter 1099: You Really Are Dumb

Lin Nuo probably pieced together the current timeline—just after Su Kexin entered.

It was likely only a day or two ago.

At this moment, Su Kexin still looked green and young, even giving off an adorable vibe; a single punch could make her cry rivers.

He really wanted to throw a punch and see her cry.

But even if he did kill her here, it was just a dream; he’d still have to face reality outside.

Still, he had to play along, since he had already established a weak and pitiful persona in front of her—he couldn’t just let it fall apart.

“Junior Sister, how long have you been in?” Lin Nuo asked.

“Ah? Me? I’ve only just entered for two days, Senior Brother… Weren’t you around when I first came in?” Su Kexin was puzzled.

“Hey! I thought you got here early; my bad—hahaha.”

Lin Nuo subconsciously scratched his head, a gesture that made him feel sick; it was the kind of thing those goofy main characters do in traditional shows.

Just like an idiot, scratching his head for no reason; he used to do that too, but sadly, he was no main character—what good did it do just to mimic the head-scratch?

“Oh, oh, Senior Brother, so that’s how it is… I’ve always believed in the saying that thirty years in the east and thirty years in the west, a moment of low tide doesn’t mean forever. No matter what, you are my Senior Brother, and I will always respect you, without any prejudice.”

Su Kexin said earnestly, having kept Liu Shuqin’s words close to her heart.

Lin Nuo remembered that Su Kexin had indeed said something similar to him back then.

He was quite touched at the time, thinking this little junior sister could understand his difficulties and would respect him.

But what about now? Though she never belittled him, people naturally gravitate toward the strong. As she got along here and gained the attention of the elders, they no longer crossed paths.

She didn’t come to him for training, didn’t discuss things with him; when they met, it was just polite greetings, and then they did their own thing.

That was normal; who cares about a weakling like him all the time?

Even the earthly Bodhisattva Liu Shuqin only checked in on him out of duty, and she had many others to care about.

What should he say now?

Should he really say something like “Stop pretending, get lost”?

He thought about it, maybe add a punch and make her cry.

But he still had to keep up appearances, so he scratched his head again:

“I really appreciate you, Junior Sister. It’s true that they speak a bit rudely, but they have a point. However, you shouldn’t associate too much with them; after all, their words are quite unrefined—definitely something you shouldn’t learn from.”

“Mm-hmm. Of course, I won’t associate too much with them. As a disciple of the Xuanyun Sect, I won’t show respect to those who disrespect others, so I won’t receive any from them either. Senior Brother, today the Senior Sister and Master are busy, but as for the Second Martial Sister, um… I really don’t dare to talk to her…”

“So, you just consider me your last resort?”

“Ah?? Senior Brother?”

“No, I mean, Junior Sister, I’m really glad you thought to come to me.”

Lin Nuo quickly corrected himself; if it weren’t for maintaining the dream and his persona, he would have gone off on a rant, blowing off steam aimed at this surname Su.

Though it was human nature to seek help from those stronger first, he just didn’t want to understand this surname Su.

“Oh, oh, Senior Brother, you’re too kind. Master taught me some mental techniques and then left; I truly don’t understand them at all. Senior Brother, could you help guide me?”

“I can’t.”

“Ah… I…”

“I mean, Junior Sister, I have something going on right now, so I can’t help you for a bit; I’m truly sorry.”

Lin Nuo repeatedly bowed to apologize, bowing three times as if mourning her.

If that day came, he wouldn’t mind bowing more.

“Oh, that’s a shame… I’ll have to figure it out on my own… This mental technique is so hard; this is only the first step, and I feel so dumb… I don’t understand at all…”

“You really are dumb,” Lin Nuo casually added.

“Mm…”

“I mean, Junior Sister, you’re not dumb; you just haven’t found the right method. I believe you’ll quickly find the approach that suits you.”

Lin Nuo corrected himself again, feeling the need to give her some motivational talk.

If you didn’t have the protagonist halo, with your IQ, you would have been dead already.

“Heh heh, Lin Nuo, it’s rich coming from you to call others dumb.”

Just at that moment, another disciple overheard their conversation and chimed in.

This disciple was also under Master Cong, named Zhang Han; those under Master Cong all had similar traits.

“Did you hear that, Junior Sister?” Lin Nuo asked Su Kexin.

“Hear what, Senior Brother?”

“A dog barking.”

“A dog barking? There isn’t one, where is the dog?” Su Kexin looked confused.

“Just now, a dog that looked human—oh, look, it’s here.”

Lin Nuo pointed carelessly at Zhang Han and said.

“Who are you calling a dog?!”

Zhang Han was furious, stepping up to Lin Nuo and shouting at him.

“I didn’t call anyone; are you reading into this? That’s great—a solid self-awareness! Not bad!”

“You…! Lin Nuo, just a little tough talk; you think you have the guts to spar with me?!”

Zhang Han got angrier, directly challenging Lin Nuo to a duel.

Lin Nuo nodded: “Sure. But a lot of people are scheduled to see me lately; you’ll have to write me a list and I’ll work out a time. Oh, look here; the next slot is in seven days in the afternoon. No problem, gives you more time to prepare your dog skills; I can’t wait to see this unique skill of yours.”

“Pfft! You have to schedule? Who do you think you are?! Let’s just fight, no dragging your feet!”

Zhang Han was fuming, gearing up to strike Lin Nuo, but Lin Nuo swiftly slipped away.

Honestly, he could take this Zhang out with just one finger.

But he didn’t come here to deal with lowlifes.

“Damn it, he ran away! Useless, pfft!”

Zhang Han grumbled, leaving frustrated. To Su Kexin, Lin Nuo wasn’t being cowardly; he was just following the rules.

It was against the rules for disciples to fight privately; she knew that, and Lin Nuo was intentionally avoiding it.

Of course, she still wanted to see how he fought.

Just as she glanced at his departing figure, his elegant movement style; although it seemed he had low cultivation, employing it was swift and smooth, showing no hesitation, moving with incredible speed.

She had to ask her Senior Brother for tips when she got the chance.

…

Qin Shili was sparring with Elder Yuan; after a round of techniques, they paused.

“Not bad, Shili; you’ve improved again. You truly are a standout among the younger disciples; you have great potential ahead.”

Elder Yuan couldn’t help but praise Qin Shili, but she didn’t seem very happy, as if she didn’t feel much sense of achievement.

But she still politely thanked him:

“Thank you, Elder Yuan, for your recognition. I’ll continue to work hard.”

Her spar with Elder Yuan attracted many watching disciples, who couldn’t help but marvel.

【Another match against that Elder Yuan】

Lin Nuo quickly slipped into the crowd.