Chapter 1170: Do You Want to Marry Senior Martial Brother?

Chapter 1170: Do You Want to Marry Senior Martial Brother?

Even with Su Kexin saying that, Ruo’er was still uneasy. Until she saw Lin Nuo in person and heard it from his own mouth, she wouldn’t instantly agree to the Immortal’s request for a disciple.

Despite Su Kexin’s repeated persuasion, it was still fruitless. After all, Ruo’er had Fox People blood; once the Fox People chose their master, they were as loyal as can be.

Su Kexin was helpless. Well, this wasn’t something she could interfere with; let Ruo’er decide for herself.

Thinking about how her senior brother was going to take Ruo’er to Zifeng Valley to embark on the path of immortality, Ruo’er would surely step onto that path eventually, wouldn’t she? Surely she had that talent.

Sigh, better not meddle too much.

“Kexin sister, how is the young master doing? Everyone says he’s hiding a Demon Spirit. How could the young master do such a thing? He’s always been so hardworking, staying on Tianling Mountain where would he have the chance to find a Demon Spirit?”

Ruo’er indignantly defended Lin Nuo, but it was all in vain; as a maid, who would listen to her?

From what Su Kexin knew, Lin Nuo had been quite unkind to Ruo’er, scolding her often. Everyone advised Ruo’er to leave Lin Nuo and find another master, as many disciples within the sect were willing to take her in. After all, who wouldn’t want such a diligent maid?

However, Ruo’er didn’t do that. She always remembered how, when her family was at their lowest and facing discrimination, it was Lin Nuo who took her in and praised her, saying nice things about the lovely white fox maid.

Even though Lin Nuo had a bad temper after joining the Xuanyun Sect and often scolded her, she remained grateful to him.

“Ruo’er, I don’t believe Senior Brother would do such a thing either. But the evidence suggests he’s hiding a Demon Spirit. Senior Brother is doing fine now, so you don’t need to worry. You have to believe in him. Even if he touches the Demon Path, he still cares for the world, doing it all for the sake of the common folk.”

Su Kexin said meaningfully, fully aware that Lin Nuo was close to going down the dark path yet still fighting against evil forces.

“Mm, I believe in the young master too. Sigh, the young master is so pitiful. He was never well-received in the Lin family, and he still isn’t well-received here…”

Ruo’er sighed, feeling quite distressed seeing Lin Nuo treated poorly.

Su Kexin felt the same. Compared to her, the disparity was evident. The other her she encountered in the guild didn’t empathize with Lin Nuo as much.

“Ruo’er, can I ask you a question?”

“What question, Kexin sister?”

“Senior Brother’s attitude towards you isn’t great, and the disciples in the sect defend you. Actually, you could look for another master, or even step into Zifeng Valley to change your fate. But why do you still support Senior Brother?”

“Um… Because when our family was at its lowest point, it was the young master who accepted us. He has been kind to me, and if it weren’t for him kicking me out, I wouldn’t have left him.”

Ruo’er’s attitude was firm; she was the most loyal maid Su Kexin had ever seen.

“Is it just because of gratitude?” Su Kexin continued to ask.

“Mm, yes.”

“What about other feelings, like… do you have a crush on Senior Brother?”

Su Kexin asked quite straightforwardly, curious when Ruo’er might have developed feelings for Senior Brother. After all, in her world, Ruo’er had already practiced dual cultivation with him and openly stated her feelings.

She was a bit afraid to hear Ruo’er’s answer: even with Senior Brother’s many flaws and his scolding, Ruo’er might still like him.

In comparison, her own feelings seemed lacking.

“Huh? Like, like? I…”

Ruo’er lowered her head, trying to gather her thoughts,

“I’m not quite clear on what liking entails. I just feel the young master is really kind, and I want to be around him.”

“Then let’s be more direct — would you think about marrying Senior Brother?”

Su Kexin’s style was straightforward as her abilities; she was already discussing marriage.

“Huh? Marrying? How could I possibly be worthy of the young master…”

“No, I believe you are worthy; it just depends if you have that thought. Do you want to be his wife?”

Su Kexin pressed on, making Ruo’er feel shy and awkward as the topic shifted.

Ruo’er slowly responded:

“Marriage… I haven’t thought about that… The young master is my benefactor, and I serve him to repay him; I’ve never thought about marriage. I suppose it can’t even be considered romantic feelings.”

“Really not?”

Su Kexin couldn’t quite believe it and continued to inquire, wanting confirmation.

“Shouldn’t be… Kexin sister, do you like the young master…? I promise I won’t compete with you; you can rest assured.”

Ruo’er seemed rather insecure, feeling far inferior compared to Su Kexin, even if she had feelings for the young master; she didn’t feel worthy.

In truth, her feelings for Lin Nuo leaned more towards gratitude and repayment. Her self-esteem was too low to have thoughts of marrying Lin Nuo, let alone any romantic feelings.

“Me? I… How should I say this…”

Su Kexin hesitated, unsure how to express that the Senior Brother she liked was not the same as the one Ruo’er had encountered. Honestly, prior to the Wind Sea Forest trial, Su Kexin hadn’t felt any romantic admiration for Lin Nuo at all.

“Alright. Let’s not talk about this topic anymore. It seems you really don’t have any feelings to discuss, and that’s fine. But Ruo’er, you truly deserve my respect for always supporting Senior Brother just because he accepted you. After all, it’s only natural for a maid to serve her master; him taking you in was just hiring a worker. Anyway, don’t worry; you’ll soon meet Senior Brother again.”

Su Kexin smiled, evading Ruoer’s inquiry, and ended the conversation with encouragement.

Now she needed to find Lin Nuo.

But how should she find him?

Forget it, let’s just head out and see.

She walked to the edge of the cliff, summoned her Spirit Sword, and flew off, leaving Tianling Mountain behind.

It wasn’t time for the Demon Star to fall yet; was she going to the fall site a bit too early?

While she pondered, flying through clouds, she suddenly found herself enveloped in a vast expanse of whiteness, unable to see anything.

Once her vision cleared, she realized she had shifted to a new location.

The sky was dark and gloomy, as if it was going to crush the earth, and her current position was near where the Demon Star was destined to fall.

“What… is this…?”

Su Kexin was startled. She had thought about coming this way, but it wasn’t time for the Demon Star to fall yet!

No, what is that?!

She gazed ahead to see a star surrounded by purple gas crashing down onto a mountain range, dense Demon Qi surging in.

At that moment, before her, many cultivators were engaged in a fierce battle with Demon Disciples. She was following Han Fairy and other disciples as they rushed over.

“Report! Lin Nuo! He… killed the disciples pursuing him!”

A disciple hurriedly reported.