Chapter 1117: Enlightenment

Chapter 1117: Enlightenment

Lin Nuo listened to this and actually felt a bit relieved.

After all, the current Qin Shili wouldn’t openly disdain him even if she disliked him.

Isn’t that similar to how a loyal dog feels happy just hearing their goddess say “get lost”?

What a twisted thought.

Oh well, I guess I am a bit sick in various ways.

“Feel free to hate me, I’m not expecting you to like me anyway.”

Lin Nuo leaned against the tree, looking up at the clear blue sky with a laid-back attitude.

That cloud looks like a Meat Floss Cake.

No more looking, it’s making my mouth water.

Why isn’t this dream over yet? Hurry up and wrap it up so I can go back and eat some Meat Floss Cake.

“What defines liking? How do you define it?”

Qin Shili asked in a cold tone.

“That question of yours is a bit tricky.”

Lin Nuo couldn’t help but tease, what am I, a villain, supposed to write you a small thesis and prove how one defines ‘like’ with citations?

It’s as if I’m that nerdy student proving love. Am I that bored?

“Then what about your earlier comment on hate? How do you define that? Can’t you just reverse it?”

Lin Nuo shot back, as he already had the logic right there, no need to think further.

“Alright, I see you have a deep understanding of it.”

“Nope, my Second Martial Sister, I’m just casually throwing words around.”

Lin Nuo casually teased, talking to Qin Shili can sometimes be quite strange.

If someone took their conversation out of context, they’d probably be utterly confused.

“Where are we going next? Can you take me like you did earlier?” Qin Shili asked.

“Do you still want to go back to Tianling Mountain?” Lin Nuo countered.

“Not really.”

“I don’t believe you. You still have lingering thoughts about it, you’re indecisive. I know there are many fun places in the world suitable for someone like you who’s obsessed with the demonic path but is misunderstood. But the condition is, you need to be absolutely heartless about leaving Tianling Mountain.”

“You noticed it, not bad.”

“Even if I didn’t want to, I’d have to notice it.”

Lin Nuo criticized, yeah, even my spiritual power is affected by your mood, if you claim you have no thoughts on leaving, why did I fall from the sky?

So embarrassing.

“That used to be a place I longed for. Saying to completely leave is easier said than done, but it’s quite difficult.”

Qin Shili replied, her gaze subconsciously turning back towards the direction of Tianling Mountain.

Lin Nuo shrugged:

“Who doesn’t? At one point, I wanted to go to that place even more than you do, but what’s the result? The people there aren’t as noble as imagined—rigid, uncaring, each with their own schemes and intrigues. The gap between ideals and reality is enormous; having thoughts about the demonic path is actually correct to guide properly. But there will always be someone wanting you dead, that’s the Xuanyun Sect. Better to abandon your expectations of it.”

“If a major sect is like this, what about other places? Can they be trusted?” Qin Shili asked anxiously.

“It doesn’t matter if they can be trusted; what do you expect from them? What’s your ideal? Expelling the demonic path for the sake of common people, right? A peaceful nation?”

“Yes.” Qin Shili nodded.

“Your ideal is a joke. You don’t even have firm beliefs; it’s just a trendy ideal.”

Lin Nuo instantly transformed into a life mentor, giving Qin Shili an impromptu lecture.

He had gained much understanding in this area and needed to share it with Qin Shili.

Oh well, it’s not like there’s anything better to do.

“Hmm? How do you figure that?”

Qin Shili showed some curiosity towards Lin Nuo’s words.

“It’s simple, if your beliefs were firm, you wouldn’t entertain the thought of stepping into the demonic path. Because that directly contradicts your ideals of a peaceful nation. In the understanding of you cultivators, ‘national safety and people’s peace’ doesn’t allow the existence of the demonic path.”

“We cultivators? Aren’t you one too?”

“I’m not. Fine, let’s just say I am. Then it becomes very clear; having thoughts means you’re already lost, and that belief can’t support you moving forward. But because of the ideology forced upon you by the Xuanyun Sect, you feel guilt and self-blame, right?”

“A bit.”

Qin Shili didn’t hide it, agreeing with Lin Nuo’s words.

“Not just a bit, that’s definitely it. But you don’t need to feel guilty. Joining the Xuanyun Sect was your way of finding your direction; if the Xuanyun Sect has left you confused, you shouldn’t feel responsible. You’re only doing it for yourself. If one doesn’t care for oneself, heaven will punish them. Why should you be bound by this burden of morality? In the end, you might get played and ruin your own beautiful life.”

Lin Nuo continued with profound implications, and although Qin Shili seemed to only half-understand, she felt that Lin Nuo indeed had some depth of thought compared to that ignorant self from before.

Hearing all this, she felt much better now.

“If you had told me these things earlier, if I’d known your thought depth sooner, then I would have naturally paid attention to you. I wouldn’t need you to constantly come to please me.”

Qin Shili said, and Lin Nuo found her words very reasonable, so much so that they felt unreasonable.

Indeed, as Lin Nuo, shouldn’t I need to chase after you? Aren’t the girls meant to come to me?

What a pity, when I wanted the girl to throw herself at me, she didn’t; but the moment I didn’t want it, it seems to come.

Fate really likes to tease people.

What a doggone thing.

“I wanted to say it earlier, but I didn’t have that level. Isn’t it still not too late now, my Second Martial Sister? You also know my level now, right?”

“Got it. Are you now willing to go back to the Qin family with me?”

“Are we meeting the parents so soon?” Lin Nuo teased.

“I just came out of the Xuanyun Sect; I need to report back clearly before I can go experience those fun places you mentioned.”

“Sure, I’m happily accompanying you, it’s an honor.”

Lin Nuo stood back up, brushing off the weeds sticking to him. This place is full of weeds, and they’re so clingy.

“I can’t fly; I’ll need you to guide the sword.” Lin Nuo said.

“Alright.”

With that, Qin Shili waved her hand, and the Frost Sword flew up in front of her.

“Let’s go.”

As the two stood on the cold ice sword, Lin Nuo suddenly teased again:

“Then my Second Martial Sister, can I hold you tight?”

“Do as you please.”

“Forget it, I’m afraid of the cold.”

Lin Nuo just said that casually; although his spiritual power was low, standing on the sword wouldn’t make him fall off; it was steady.

Soon, Qin Shili’s sword soared, flying back to the Qin family.

……

Before Qin Shili arrived at the Qin family, someone had already gone there.

Yes, the people from the Xuanyun Sect.

They couldn’t catch up with Lin Nuo, so they directly ran to the Qin family.

If a disciple commits a grave crime, it could implicate their family, especially involving the demonic path.

“Master, she indeed returned.”

“Mm, and Lin Nuo too. They’ve arrived, so it’ll be easy; we can capture them.”

Seeing Qin Shili and Lin Nuo coming, the people from the Xuanyun Sect had already begun to stir.

“My Second Martial Sister, we’re in trouble.”

Lin Nuo noticed and complained.