Chapter 1145: Who’s Your Daddy?

Chapter 1145: Who’s Your Daddy?

“What kind of boulder is making that noise?”

Lin Nuo heard a deep voice, sensing the opponent lacked strength, already predicting that they might cough a couple of times in the next moment.

“Cough…”

Sure enough, a faint coughing sound came through.

What’s this old man doing here at this grand age? Shouldn’t he be enjoying his twilight years?

Maybe he ended up here because of disrespect for the elderly and was punished as a result.

Wait a minute, this sealing place has existed for decades. Could it be he got trapped here in his younger days?

This demon master doesn’t look young either; perhaps he practiced dark paths, influenced by demon qi and demon soul power, and that’s why his hair isn’t white but slightly purple.

But the old man here is fully gray, looking like he’s been through the vicissitudes of life, ready to kick the bucket any time now. He should find a nice resting place for himself.

However, the whiter the hair, the deeper the cultivation. That’s what I’ve learned from various novels and comics.

He possesses a power capable of making one forget—definitely a hidden big boss lurking around.

Who knows if they still have all their memories intact or if there’s something missing? If so, what exactly is missing?

I have no idea, but just thinking about it feels terrifying and shouldn’t be underestimated.

The old man wore a simple, plain robe and leaned on a staff. Well, it should be called a spirit staff—its appearance is unremarkable, but it looks like a regular cane.

The more ordinary it looks, the more cautious Lin Nuo felt. After all, experts often disguise themselves as humble folk, hiding their extraordinary abilities.

Of course, this doesn’t apply to him; he’s both powerful and charming.

Such a person should be the protagonist.

Too bad the script seems to have him set as the big villain.

“Who are you?”

Lin Nuo asked casually, continuing to hold Su Kexin’s hand tightly, making sure she didn’t act out. If they rushed out, they might accidentally take out the old man.

And if things went south, they might end up getting themselves killed too.

“I let you forget your memories about this place so that you could live anew, to forget what happened here. Instead, you still came back.”

The old man said, gradually stepping out from where the altar emanated a glow, the brightness fading as he moved.

“I’m just a nameless cultivator sealed here; you don’t need to know who I am. Getting entangled here is a thing of the past. You got what you wished for, and they are left with just a fragment of their souls. Go now; there’s nothing you seek here.”

The old man continued, and the more he said, the less Lin Nuo believed him.

Isn’t this a classic case of trying to hide something? Have I ever told you my purpose for being here, old man?

You know I came looking for something, right?

“You seem to know quite a bit. Moreover, you currently lack the power to force us out,” Lin Nuo replied.

“How do you know that?” the old man asked.

“Your face says everything, plus if you could force us out, I wouldn’t be standing here talking to you. I came here for a simple reason: if there’s a hidden space where I live, there must be other similar spaces in this world that lead to the unknown realms. The Demon Realm, do you know what it is?”

Lin Nuo reasoned for a bit before questioning the old man.

“I don’t know the place you mention. I advise you to leave quickly; this place seals numerous demon beasts and vengeful demon souls. What you see now is just a part of it. If you keep acting rashly, all the souls and beasts in the altar might be unsealed, and that would lead to chaos.”

“So there are still things in the altar? Then what about this gentleman and the wolves outside?” Lin Nuo pressed on.

“My power is limited; I can’t seal all of them in the altar. Some managed to escape, but as long as this space exists, they can’t return to the mortal realm immediately. However, if they find you, they might just use you to escape.”

The old man replied, his gaze shifting to Su Kexin.

This little girl…

She gives off a strangely familiar feeling…

“Little girl, what’s your name?” the old man asked Su Kexin.

“Su Kexin.”

Unlike Lin Nuo, Su Kexin had no hesitation, blurted out her name right away.

“Su Kexin… Su, huh…”

The old man murmured softly. This must be a coincidence, right? There are many people with the surname Su in this world.

“Who’s your father?” the old man continued to inquire.

“Su Lingjiang.”

“…”

Upon hearing this, the old man froze; that name…

“Then your grandmother is Liu Yunxiu, right?”

“Yes! How do you know my grandmother’s name? Do you know her?!”

At this point, Su Kexin became excited. Could he be an old acquaintance or neighbor?!

Clueless as she was, Lin Nuo had already pieced together the situation.

This plot is too easy to guess.

With the way you two are looking at each other, it’s like you’re seeing family, and questioning her grandma’s name instead of her dog’s name is a classic telltale sign.

Okay, asking about a dog’s name would be a bit absurd.

Noticing his snowy hair, his age, along with the ancient symbols on the altar, and the books in her family’s storage room, there’s a high probability of one conclusion.

This old man is Su Kexin’s granddad!

Goodness, finding each other in this ghostly place, what a family reunion of talents!

Great, they know each other; that’s going to help things out.

Seeing the old man silent, Lin Nuo jumped in:

“I guess you have a wife named Liu Yunxiu? And a son named Su Lingjiang?”

“…?!”

The old man was taken aback. This young guy is sharp; he hit the nail right on the head.

“That’s not true,” the old man refuted.

“Oh, maybe I overthought it. If that were the case, I could help you reunite with your family. After all, your grandchild has been missing, and how coincidental that is! I think you must miss them terribly after all these years. It must be lonely here, right?”

Lin Nuo spoke directly to the old man’s pain point, and the more he said, the worse the old man felt.

If he said he didn’t want to, that would be a lie; of course he longed to return to a normal life.

But he can’t leave this place, and he’s already tainted by the dark side—how could he possibly face his family again?

They would certainly resent him for disappearing for so many years without a word, completely neglecting his duty as a family head.

Even this adorable granddaughter wouldn’t be able to forgive him.

“Thanks for your kindness, but my family is gone. It’s just me left; I’m free and untroubled.”

The old man stubbornly insisted, refusing to reveal any of his information. Lin Nuo had no intention of letting it slide.

This old coot, being old, wouldn’t withstand the puppy-eyed charms of his granddaughter.

So, let Su Kexin take the lead.