Chapter 1240: The Magic Array of the Spirit Cat

Chapter 1240: The Magic Array of the Spirit Cat

Lin Nuo and Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat were old friends, a cat-and-dog relationship.

Because Lin Nuo was too servile, Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat labeled him as a dog.

And Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat was also brazen, so Lin Nuo redefined it as a dog-cat.

Neither were dogs, yet they outperformed dogs in loyalty.

Of course, their reunion now wasn’t as joyful as before. Back when they watched “The Chronicles of the Martial Arts World” together in the book pavilion, those were happy memories. Now, the atmosphere had grown heavy.

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat had foresight and had long fled from the Xuanyun Sect; since Zhang Yuanxu took power, the end of the Xuanyun Sect had begun.

However, it was a miracle it found Qin Shili. After decades in the Xuanyun Sect, it was suspected that it had navigated its way here.

“Long time no see,” Lin Nuo greeted. Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat was a knowledgeable cat; perhaps it had a solution.

“You should know about Qin Shili’s situation.”

“Yes,” Lin Nuo nodded.

“She shouldn’t be dead yet, but it’s been so long that it’s hard to say.”

“I know where she went. But I currently can’t go find her, as the space she’s in isn’t the human realm. You’ve lived for over a hundred years; can you help?”

Lin Nuo didn’t beat around the bush; he directly asked, not one for unnecessary small talk.

“Well, I’ve read some relevant books. Outside the human realm, there are other places, but no one has ever verified it, so I just regarded it as myth. However, now that it’s happened to Qin Shili, who knows if it’s real.”

“Don’t worry about whether it’s real or not; we need anything we can use. Worst case, we’ll go up to the heavens.”

“You really have a big heart; saying such reckless things may cost you your life.”

“If I, Lin Nuo, were afraid of death, I would have been gone long ago.”

Lin Nuo said seriously; he was determined to save Qin Shili. He wasn’t just boasting; he meant it.

“Are you sure you know where she is?”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat asked Lin Nuo again.

“I know. I had someone who could send me there, but unfortunately, that person has also disappeared. This world is too chaotic; maybe one day, just falling asleep could get you taken away.”

“Indeed… it’s crazy. I’ve heard that a large number of disciples from the Refining Demon Sect have also disappeared, likely headed to the same place as Qin Shili. If you want to go, find a disciple who hasn’t vanished and see if you can follow them.”

“That’s not feasible.”

Lin Nuo immediately rejected that idea; he had tried it before and couldn’t go.

“Then… how about I try some magic? I could attempt to recreate the magic array at the place where Qin Shili disappeared.”

“You can perform magic?”

Lin Nuo felt a bit curious; it spent all day in the book pavilion and never seemed active. Even if it could, it would have stopped by now, right?

“Of course, I’m not alone. You have quite a few people with you; perhaps some of them can help me.”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat said, then walked over to Liu Shuqin and the others.

“Liu Shuqin, disciple of the Xuanyun Sect, I recognize. This is Ruo’er, your maid; I’ve seen her as well. And this one is…?”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat paused in front of Luo Xiaoxue, assessing the girl related to the Sacred Realm.

“Lin the Hero, what’s up with this cat…? It feels very intelligent.”

“Can’t you hear its words?”

“Huh? It can talk…? I… didn’t hear it… maybe I lack insight.”

Luo Xiaoxue was quite surprised; a talking cat surely had to be a precious spirit beast.

“I just haven’t transmitted my voice to her. After all, I’m not familiar with her.”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat said, then turned to Lin Nuo.

“She seems to possess some unusual power; do you know what it is?”

“I do. Her background is quite unique, like my missing friend; they’re not purely human. To be precise, their bodies are, but their souls are not.”

“It seems she is the key. Young lady, can you hear me?”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat transmitted its voice into Luo Xiaoxue’s ear, and she finally heard the strange sound.

“Huh? Who’s speaking?”

“It’s me, the cat in front of you. I was formerly the Spirit Cat of the Xuanyun Sect, so it’s perfectly normal for me to communicate with you. There’s no need to be surprised.”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat said casually, then its gaze shifted to the Sword Saint.

“This is the Sword Saint? Long time no see. Remember our meeting over twenty years ago in the book pavilion?”

“I remember too.”

The Sword Saint nodded lightly. He had crossed paths with Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat long ago, and although it had been ages, they recognized each other.

“I need these three young ladies with me. Sword Saint, you have to protect them. If we succeed, Lin Nuo will be transported to where Qin Shili is.”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat said, of course, performing magic was inherently risky; even if they succeeded, it would be hard for Lin Nuo to return.

“Lin Nuo, there’s one more thing. Even if we succeed, I can’t guarantee that I can bring you back. The teleportation requires a magic array; I’m performing the magic here, but there may not be an array there. You might not come back.”

“Is this a one-way ticket?”

Lin Nuo felt it was rather unreliable now; you go but don’t come back. What would happen once he found her? Would he have to settle there?

“Are you still willing to try?”

“I’ll give it a shot.”

Although a bit conflicted, Lin Nuo still chose to move forward.

After all, he could not give up on Qin Shili.

“Alright, it seems her choice of you was the right one.”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat seemed somewhat pleased; after all, Qin Shili had a fondness for Lin Nuo, so she made a good choice.

“Then let’s go.”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat took Lin Nuo to the place where Qin Shili had disappeared, where traces of swirling winds remained.

“Right here?”

Lin Nuo got closer and saw that a massive disturbance had occurred.

“Yes, stand steady. Then ladies, follow my instructions and take your positions.”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat had already envisioned the magic array in its mind and just needed the three young ladies to occupy three points to set it up.

“There have been Demon Practitioners passing through here recently; if this array succeeds, it will attract them. They seem to crave that world. So, Sword Saint, you should use your sword to protect them.”

“Absolutely.”

The Sword Saint didn’t waste words; as long as Ruo’er was there, he would swear to protect them.

“Alright, let’s begin.”

Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat positioned itself at the main array point, channeling all its spirit power to recreate the previous whirlwind.

As long as it didn’t take too long, using the methods from the book, it might just work.

Liu Shuqin, Ruo’er, and Luo Xiaoxue’s presence satisfied the requirements, so they could give it a try.

Lin Nuo stood within the array, waiting for the whirlwinds to return.

Honestly, he felt a bit hesitant; after all, this Spirit Technique was uncertain. Where would it send him? And could he come back?

But seeing several beams of light shining from the three young ladies, Dao Yuan’s Spirit Cat chanted a strange spell. Soon after, that whirlwind really reappeared.

Just as it anticipated, indeed, some Demon Practitioners were drawn near, apparently attracted by the whirlwind.

“Good, it can be manifested again. Yet it won’t be effective immediately; we’ll need to wait a bit longer. Sword Saint, you may draw your sword now.”

“Of course.”

The Sword Saint unleashed the sword array, ready to protect Lin Nuo and the others.