Chapter 1263: That’s a Date

Chapter 1263: That’s a Date

Lin Nuo needed to calm down Ling Meng’s emotions first. If Qin Shili could set her off, then bringing in a few more like Mu Yiting would surely turn her into a war goddess!

It didn’t seem like acting; did she really have feelings for him?

That seemed a bit far-fetched.

Of course, it was still less absurd than Da Su saying life had no meaning or direction without him.

“Seriously, that’s just ridiculous! The level of ridiculousness has reached its peak!”

“Alright, she’s gone out. Don’t get too worked up. You behaving like this isn’t good. You’re allies; if you fell out, what’s next? Honestly, I don’t think you intended to disrupt our unity.”

“I saw her approaching you, and I just got really angry. I really can’t stand her, okay? Please don’t blame me; it’s just because I love you. Otherwise, why would I care about you?”

“Okay, I get it. You seem to have a strong possessiveness. But I, like the wind, yearn for freedom. It’s hard for me to accept this from you.”

“I will respect your decision and the freedom you choose. I won’t interfere with your matters. I just hope that for now, I can spend time with you and create better memories than the original personality.”

Seeing Lin Nuo’s rejection, Ling Meng quickly explained and tried to salvage the situation. She was very much concerned about Lin Nuo’s opinion and desperately wanted him to accept her.

“Honestly, I don’t know much about you, so I can’t even discuss acceptance or rejection. But since you’re here, I will host you. Just understand that the original Ling Meng has spent more time with me. If your presence keeps her from coming back, then I will surely see you as an enemy. I hope what you said is true and you’re only here temporarily; then I will treat you well.”

Lin Nuo’s tone was calm, but he had complex feelings toward this suddenly emerged Demon Woman persona.

She was more mature than the original Ling Meng, showing qualities of a Demon Queen.

But he didn’t meet her first, so even if she had potential, she was just a substitute for the original Ling Meng.

Ling Meng was a specimen, valued by the Handa Alliance, a successful experiment, and she would be the key.

But now, Ling Meng’s fate was uncertain. This new personality was merely one-sided; who knew if she was truly temporary?

It was really giving him a headache; he needed to find a way to bring the original Ling Meng back.

Lin Nuo dismissed the Demon Array and chose not to continue restraining her. He needed to give her more trust and not treat her like a trapped beast; what if she became desperate?

“We can start by interacting normally. But if you take action against us, then you’ll become an enemy, and I can’t allow that, as you should know. You need to control your emotions; don’t act like before. Your body should be fine now, right?”

“My body is perfectly fine. So can I hug you like the original personality?”

“We’re not close enough for such intimacy with a newly met friend. But if we develop well, maybe we can? Have a seat.”

Lin Nuo sat down calmly at the tea table without a trace of panic.

Without other women around, Ling Meng’s emotional management was significantly better than that of the original personality; the original would uncontrollably rush to hug Lin Nuo, seek kisses, and even desire to share a bed.

However, that only happened after their relationship improved; at first, Ling Meng would still feel repulsed toward Lin Nuo.

“Alright, I’ll do my best to make you accept me. Though we haven’t interacted much before, I notice every one of your words and actions. For instance, you like Meat Floss Cake.”

“You know about that? I haven’t had it in a long time. They don’t sell it around here.”

“But there are similar flavors; the locals call them Liao Cakes. You might want to try them.”

“How do you know so much about this place?”

Lin Nuo was stunned. This personality, who had been deep within Ling Meng’s heart all along, was familiar with the Demon Realm?

Was she inadvertently exposing the fact that she was a spy sent by the Handa Alliance?

“That’s quite suspicious. I can’t tell if you’re unintentionally exposing yourself or if it’s deliberate. How can a persona sealed for so long know about the Demon Realm?”

“Because I have memories.”

Ling Meng sat upright across from Lin Nuo and stated, “Isn’t she awakened her memories of the Demon Realm? In truth, she only has a small portion of memories. Most are still mine. Within the Demon Realm, I am the original personality; she is merely a persona that evolved to adapt to the human world. No, it should be a combination of the original soul and my soul to create this personality.”

“So that means she’s the fake?” Lin Nuo seemed to discover something new and was quite intrigued.

“If I say so, will you believe me?”

“I believe.”

“Why would you trust my one-sided words?” Ling Meng was pleasantly surprised but puzzled.

Lin Nuo assessed her before replying, “Because your Demon Woman aura is much stronger than hers. It’s clear you fit in better here. She feels more human, whereas you feel purely demonic. But that’s not important. I’d like to go try the Liao Cake you mentioned.”

“If we go by what you said before, does this count as a date?”

“Seems so.”

“Great! A date, yay!”

Ling Meng became excited. She had long wanted to experience the taste of dating. Her heartbeat quickened the moment she saw Lin Nuo. Though she seemed calm on the outside, her heart was racing with anticipation.

She couldn’t afford to be overly enthusiastic; that wasn’t her style.

“There’s also this specialty in Feng Ling Country, but I’m not sure if the locals still retain the skill to make it.”

“Then let’s go.”

“I have a request.”

“What?” Lin Nuo asked.

“Just me and you; no one else can come along. Is that okay? My existence is very fleeting, so I hope to spend this little time with you.”

Ling Meng’s eyes sparkled with desire and pleading. If other women showed up, it would be meaningless.

“Sure.”

Lin Nuo agreed to her request, though he worried that Qin Shili and the others might upset her emotions.

“Then change your clothes and wait for me in the backyard; I’ll join you shortly, alright?”

“Okay.”

This new personality wasn’t particularly skilled in dressing up, but Ling Meng’s original persona would influence her taste, so she tried her best to coordinate her outfit.

She stood in front of the mirror, pondering, but nothing satisfied her. Mainly, she was unsure of Lin Nuo’s preferences.

What style did he like? Cute? Wind-blown? Docile? Overbearing?

Of course, she couldn’t keep him waiting too long; she needed to make a decision quickly.

While Ling Meng changed, Lin Nuo discussed this matter with Qin Shili and Mu Yiting.

“Can the original persona return? Her existence is a risk to us.” Qin Shili asked.

“It’s hard to say, but for now, we need to stabilize her emotions, so you guys need to stay away.”

“So no meetings with you? She’s pretty dominating.”