Chapter 1151: Is Senior Martial Brother Playing with Me?!

Chapter 1151: Is Senior Martial Brother Playing with Me?!

“Are we just… Senior Martial Brother and Sister…?”

Su Kexin lowered her voice, the last two words barely audible, a mere whisper so faint it was like a mosquito buzzing.

Yet Lin Nuo still caught it and replied nonchalantly:

“Yes.”

“Um…”

Suddenly, Su Kexin was at a loss for words, feeling as if she was humiliating herself. If she asked any further, it would likely ruin their relationship, and they might not even be able to remain as Senior Martial Brother and Sister.

It was all too sudden for her; everything seemed fine before, and now it had changed in an instant.

What a surprise attack!

“Ah, it seems I was talking too much. You young folks, it’s normal to have a little emotional turmoil, so don’t let it hurt your relationship.”

Old man Su Changtian tried to play peacemaker to ease the awkward atmosphere, intending to let the topic die in silence. However, as soon as he spoke, Su Kexin mustered the courage to argue with Lin Nuo again.

She was unwilling, not content, feeling that this outcome shouldn’t have been the case. Her life is in her own hands, not fate’s! There had to be room for negotiation!

The normally clumsy Su Kexin was suddenly struck by inspiration thanks to Lin Nuo’s provocation, realizing what the problem was.

It was that wicked woman, that alternate personality of hers; she had previously suspected that woman killed her.

Of course, she hadn’t completely figured out the logic behind it but felt it must have something to do with that woman.

To find the answer, she must die with her eyes closed!

“Senior Martial Brother, is it because of that woman?!”

“What woman?”

Lin Nuo was instinctively shocked; this was a conditioned reflex. After being accused so many times, it had become a bad habit—whenever asked about some woman, he’d flinch.

As if we even had any relationship, right? Why do I feel guilty like I’m having an affair?!

Calm down, no need to panic!

“It’s that alternate personality of mine, the one we encountered in the illusion before. You must have some grudge against her, but I don’t know when it started. It’s very likely because of her; she is me, and that’s why you have a bias against me.”

“What are you babbling about?”

Lin Nuo scoffed, but inside he couldn’t help but be surprised that Su Kexin had considered this angle.

Could it be that she’s secretly peeking at the script?

Or did Da Su send you a dream saying it’s her fault?

“Exactly, it must be it!”

Su Kexin was emotionally charged; now that Lin Nuo was denying her, she refused to listen and persisted with her viewpoint. Psychological suggestion: it must be this way!

“I think it’s really unfair! That isn’t me; it’s my alternate personality! How can your grievances with her transfer onto me! Do you resent her and want to vent it on me? What have I done wrong? Senior Martial Brother, you accepted our Phoenix Twin Swords and even practiced the techniques with me; we have enough rapport. We’re just Senior Martial Brother and Sister, so this possibility is the only one! Right, Senior Martial Brother? It can only be this!”

“Not so.”

“It is! It definitely is! You just won’t tell the truth!”

Su Kexin was on the verge of losing her sanity; the love-struck girl had taken quite a hit and had held on until now, only to arrive at this conclusion.

“Calm down.”

“Okay, I’m calm. I’m trying to calm down. But I still can’t. After everything we’ve been through, how can I be calm with this outcome? I… I…”

Su Kexin was so upset she started to cry. It was utterly heartbreaking, turning out to be the worst news of the year.

So, what should she do now? She left Xuanyun Sect alongside Senior Martial Brother. What would she do going forward?

The man she admired and relied upon turned out to just be “just a Senior Martial Brother.”

Anyone would lose their cool in this situation.

Although, yes, it was voluntary. But she had hinted several times, even acted like a pretend couple, and Senior Martial Brother had never objected.

She thought he was simply cold on the outside but warm on the inside, speaking gently, not too straightforward, but surely there were some feelings involved?

Now he was severing ties so coldly.

It felt like she had been played!

“You seem very concerned about our relationship,” Lin Nuo said.

“Can I not be concerned? I left Xuanyun Sect with you. I gave up the path because I trusted you… Did you not notice that?”

“I noticed.”

“So… Senior Martial Brother, did you know all this and were just toying with me?”

Su Kexin’s tears streamed down her cheeks, her voice quivering slightly.

She was really crying but held back, trying to remain strong. If she cried too much, she’d be considered a joke.

Yet, she desperately wanted to wail, to let it all out; it was just too hard to hold back.

“I’m not toying with you. Do you remember what that demon master said?”

“You mean… we really can’t coexist? Senior Martial Brother, do you actually believe that nonsense?”

“I don’t believe his words; I believe in the facts. Your ability is still there, and one day, you will treat me as a demon with evil intent, and you’ll strike me down.”

“Then… if I listen to you and eliminate that ability, I would be just myself, no alternate personalities. Would we still have a chance? Senior Martial Brother, do you think there’s a chance?”

“Forgive me, I can’t answer that.”

Lin Nuo didn’t specify his intent; he still couldn’t cross that hurdle.

Honestly, if Su Kexin didn’t pose a threat with this explosive ability, he could entertain the idea of marrying her after this time together.

But he couldn’t shake the memory that she had once attacked him.

Strictly speaking, she had been a different her from a past life; they were the same person but not entirely the same. Yet, it was uncertain if they would remain the same individual in the future.

“If that’s the case, then I’ll keep it! It doesn’t change the fact that there’s no chance between us! You can’t always protect me; I must rely on it to live! Since you think my alternate personality is wrong, then I must be at fault too. If one day I end up opposing you, I can only accept that. I fought for it, but all I got was your denial.”

“I never said you were wrong.”

“But your meaning implies I’m at fault! I just asked if there’s a chance; I didn’t ask you to promise anything, yet you remain noncommittal. If you insist you’re not toying with me, how can I trust that?! If that’s the case, it’s hard for me to obey your words anymore!”

Su Kexin grew more agitated; tears flowed endlessly down her face. She forced herself to be strong while inside, she was suffering immensely.

It was too disheartening; she thought she was the happiest person, only to realize she was the most miserable.

“Ah. You seem a bit obsessed with this. Let me say this: I don’t even know if I can live to see tomorrow. If you truly lose that ability, then we wouldn’t be incapable of being together.”

Lin Nuo sighed and said.