Chapter 1273: I Want to Do One Last Thing for You

Chapter 1273: I Want to Do One Last Thing for You

Lin Nuo lurked in this puppet like a ghost, relieved that no male from the Handa Alliance had done anything weird with his body—otherwise, he’d have resisted fiercely, smashing their heads in with a punch.

Now, what worried Lin Nuo the most was that Demon Woman.

After all, it was said that she was interested in him, so becoming a puppet might actually get him closer to her, perhaps even leading to future offspring.

But here’s the problem: if the puppet’s consciousness was doing the deed, would the resulting children still count as his? And what about personality inheritance?

Physical traits could be passed down, but psychological ones? Not a chance!

He had originally been separate from the Demon Woman, but for some reason, the Handa Alliance decided to stick them together for management.

Right now, they were both in the same room, surrounded by a barrier making it hard to break free.

However, regaining control was no issue for Lin Nuo; that barrier was child’s play.

Lin Nuo stood firm like a warrior, grasping a new sword, having not taken a break for days. He suspected that the puppet consciousness must have some infinite energy source.

As for his original sword, the Handa Alliance had taken it for some bizarre research—who knew if he was alive or dead?

You can’t catch the wolf without letting go of the cub; he thought he might as well burn some paper for it during Qingming.

Once the Demon Woman entered, she began circling around him, seemingly scrutinizing every detail of his body.

The puppet consciousness seemed rigid like someone coming off a drug addiction, eyes filled with determination, completely indifferent to the Demon Woman’s every move, standing ready at attention.

Lin Nuo felt anxious. Seriously, she was about to make a move on you! Aren’t you even considering pushing her away?

Hey, that’s my body, Lin Nuo’s body! This puppet consciousness seriously had no reaction whatsoever!

But the Demon Woman just circled a few times and didn’t actually lay a hand on Lin Nuo’s body.

It seemed like she had lost interest.

Hmph, women.

But then again, if she went wild and tackled him, doing… whatever, he’d be stuck witnessing it all—what a dog-eat-dog situation!

Lin Nuo couldn’t determine if Ling Meng’s other personality was okay; too long without a connection, and she could be fully consumed.

Unlike him, she didn’t have a steadfast will or exceptional skills—how could she not be manipulated?

“Lin Nuo…”

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out, instantly sharpening Lin Nuo’s awareness.

“You? Still here?”

Lin Nuo attempted to converse with the feminine voice, and lucky for him, he was connected.

“Yeah… I’m still here. If you can respond, I’m relieved; it means you’re not under their control.”

The feminine voice belonged to Ling Meng’s other personality. Now the Demon Woman was locking eyes with puppet Lin Nuo. Both wore blank expressions, but their hidden souls engaged in conversation—a grand spectacle worthy of the history books.

If the Handa Alliance knew, they’d probably spit blood from anger.

Perhaps this was a form of telepathy, a form of rapport.

“I didn’t expect you to venture so deeply alone. Truly, the man I’ve set my eyes on.”

“Don’t flatter me. I’m starting to regret it now.”

Lin Nuo retorted, speaking the truth. This foolish Handa Alliance wasn’t making any moves; dragging it out was driving him insane.

He just wanted to go back—there’s nothing valuable here. He couldn’t even grab a bite or enjoy any entertainment. The puppet consciousness? It was a true puppet, standing completely still for a day without any rest.

“So how much longer can you last? I thought you’d be gone after that explosion.” Lin Nuo asked.

“I can hold out for a while. But ever since my soul entered this body, I can’t go back; the longer it takes, the closer I’ll come to complete disappearance. Simply put, I’m certain to die.”

“Certain to die? That sounds overly definitive. Since we can talk, it’s not a lost cause.”

Lin Nuo responded seriously, acting like he had a plan, though in reality, he was just as baffled.

This was about soul science—he knew a lot but had his blind spots. You can’t just say, ‘Let’s save you’ anytime.

“Indeed, certain to die.”

The other voice held no trace of sorrow; rather, it felt content,

“If I can help you in my last moments, I’ll die satisfied. I have one shot to take over this body, but it’ll only last about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense. After that, I’ll be completely gone.”

“I don’t need your help. Stay well in this body.”

“Why? Do you think I’ll be a burden?”

“If you don’t help me, then you won’t disappear.”

Lin Nuo said flatly, voicing his true feelings—he genuinely did not want this personality to vanish.

These were the most touching words Ling Meng had heard so far. No matter if Lin Nuo’s feelings were sincere, she was deeply moved.

Was she really that important to him? Or was she just a spare pair of hands? Maybe she was merely benefiting from the original personality’s influence.

“Lin Nuo, are you serious?”

“I have no intention of lying to you.”

Lin Nuo replied calmly, causing Ling Meng to grow more excited. The more he asserted this, the more she wanted to help him.

“Even if I don’t help you, extinction is only a matter of time. I appreciate you making room for me in your heart. Perhaps this is my fate. If I can’t be with you, let me do one last thing for you.”

“No need. Even if it just extends time, it’s still better than disappearing immediately. Trust me, I can handle this alone.”

Lin Nuo stubbornly retorted. Originally, he had planned to coordinate with this personality, but if it meant sacrificing her, he’d backtrack on that plan.

Even if it was just a race against time, he’d prefer she lived another day.

“What’s the point of living longer? I can’t be by your side, holding your hand like before. That’s all gone, and my life is meaningless now. Surviving is just suffering; it’d be better to end it soon. If I die in the Demon Realm, at least I wouldn’t die far from home—I belong here.”

“…”

A wave of sorrow washed over Lin Nuo. He felt utterly powerless at this moment; in the past, he’d only been about destruction and now felt guilt for not being able to protect others.

“Let’s see then. Your intuition isn’t always right, and my thoughts aren’t necessarily wrong.”

Lin Nuo declared; as long as he drew breath, he was determined to save this soul.

There were many souls he wanted to save now; he was no longer the ruthless demon lord who only cared for bloodshed.

After a while, members of the Handa Alliance walked in and addressed Lin Nuo and the Demon Woman:

“You two, report to the master. We need to prepare for the offensive.”