Chapter 143: Plan BCDEFG

Chapter 143: Plan BCDEFG

Lin Nuo was lost in thought when something approached his back.

Going by the sensation, it seemed to be a head.

With the sweet scent of Mu Yiting nearby, Lin Nuo quickly figured out that it was her.

If it were anyone else, Lin Nuo would instinctively retreat a bit, but with Mu Yiting, he felt less guarded.

“What are you doing?”

“Nothing, just unable to restrain my feelings and wanted to lean on you. If you mind, I’ll step back.”

“Double the portion of cold water in the morning.”

“Okay, I got it.”

Hearing Lin Nuo’s words, Mu Yiting felt reassured, a slight smile graced her face, completely unreserved.

She followed her heart, leaning against Lin Nuo without a second thought.

And Lin Nuo wasn’t hesitant either; if he felt like letting her lean, he would, but if not, he’d kick her away without a moment’s hesitation.

Outside, the wolf howls had slightly subsided, leaving only the sounds of crickets and frogs.

It felt like a rural summer; their chaotic thoughts calmed a little.

“Do you usually rest in this kind of environment?” Mu Yiting asked.

“Yeah, off and on, for more than two years now.”

“Not before entering the Xuanyun Sect?”

“After leaving the Xuanyun Sect.”

“Huh?”

Mu Yiting was becoming increasingly confused,


“Leaving the Xuanyun Sect, what does that mean? Aren’t you still with the Xuanyun Sect?”

“Just consider it as me rambling.”

Lin Nuo replied coldly; in fact, he hadn’t lied. He had indeed been living a turbulent, wandering life after leaving the Xuanyun Sect, eventually becoming a great villain.

Taking advantage of the fact that he couldn’t sleep, he started chatting aimlessly with Mu Yiting.

“You’re quite cautious, huh? I’m not testing you; I’m just asking casually, no need to ramble on.”

“I’m not rambling; you just don’t understand. It’s the truth, believe it or not.”

Lin Nuo’s words were shrouded in mystery, leaving Mu Yiting more puzzled every time.

It felt like they were from two different worlds; they were close but felt so far apart.

“Alright, I believe you, but I really don’t understand. Maybe it’s because of your experiences, but I do hope that one day I can understand. I swear, I’m not testing you; your matters are not information to me. I genuinely want to know you.”

“You don’t need to understand me; go do your own thing.”

Another person wanting to understand him; no one could comprehend him after all, especially being the peak villain, he didn’t need anyone’s understanding.

“Fine, fine, I’ll take care of my own issues. I originally wanted to leave Tianling Mountain to return to the organization, but I’ve decided to stay because you’re still here.”

Mu Yiting was also straightforward, speaking frankly. As an undercover agent, her mission was already accomplished, and she didn’t need to stay at Tianling Mountain for any intel, but with Lin Nuo there, her perspective changed.

Lin Nuo noticed that Mu Yiting’s tone tonight was gentle, lacking the usual gloom and depression.

He didn’t like this shift.

He chose to be around her mainly because of her gloomy aura; it was like a bundle of negative energy. But now, she felt more like a softly spoken little girl, stripped of her former toughness, which he found unappealing.

“You’re acting very weak now.” Lin Nuo said coldly, facing away from her.

“Yeah, I’m not denying it. I’m weak right now. If you want to mock me, go ahead; you’ve already called me useless before.”

“You’re not worth my mocking. I’m just stating facts; you really are useless. But, a little temporary weakness and helplessness is merely paving the way for future strength. Right now, you’re too weak to even walk.”

“Have you ever experienced weakness and helplessness?”

“Ha.”

Lin Nuo let out a cold laugh, not giving a direct response. If we were talking about weakness and helplessness, his past was far worse than Mu Yiting’s; he just managed to get through it.

“Get some sleep; stop whining. In the morning, you can roll back to Tianling Mountain.”

“When are you going back to Tianling Mountain?”

“Mind your own business; I have my own arrangements.”

“Alright.” Mu Yiting sighed lightly, “You don’t mind if I lean on you all night, right?”

“You don’t mind if I kick you away while I’m sleeping, right?”

“That doesn’t bother me at all.”

Mu Yiting smiled, feeling secure as she leaned against Lin Nuo’s strong back.

His solid back and powerful arms gave her some sense of safety.

Even though Lin Nuo had called her useless and weak, she felt somewhat encouraged.

In a rundown room in the countryside for the night, she had a sweet dream, and Lin Nuo didn’t kick her away as he had said he would.

…

After dawn, Mu Yiting bid farewell to Lin Nuo and flew back to Tianling Mountain on her sword. Given the urgent situation, Tianling Mountain was the safest place for her to hide, and she needed to find a way to contact her family afterward.

Watching Mu Yiting leave, Lin Nuo had new tasks to tackle today.

As an excellent villain, how could he afford to stagnate? Even if he encountered a bit of turbulence on his previous journey to the Tian District and had his research plan A interrupted, he had plans BCDEFG ready to adapt and implement the next steps.

Recently, he had slain some intermediate demon beasts and even a heavenly level demon beast, obtaining some fragments that could serve as a power source for his Demon Power artifacts.

However, to activate the Demon Power artifacts, he needed some rare crystal stones.

Originally, he planned to purchase them in the Tian District, but since it had turned into a sea of flames, he had to change plans and go collect them himself.

He had received news of a nearby mountain range called Tulu Mountain, known for its rare crystal stones, hidden in treacherous areas such as steep cliffs, cold valleys, and the depths of obscure caves.

Why were they all hidden in such inhospitable places?

Simple: the easily accessible ones had already been mined out, leaving only the difficult-to-find ones.

Moreover, the fog in the mountains surged, with poisonous gas spreading, and let’s not even mention the ferocious beasts; deep mountains were a necessary configuration. Those mining bosses sent people to mine there, but it was uncertain if they would return — no risk, no reward, and the stakes were incredibly high, so naturally, no one ventured there.

But Lin Nuo was the type to knowingly walk into the tiger’s den. The very reason no one ventured there made him determined to go.

As a great villain, how could he be deterred by such minor obstacles?

Once he secured the crystal stones, he could power his artifacts, which would compensate for his low spiritual power that limited the use of glib magical techniques. The artifacts would provide him with the means to unlock higher magical techniques.

If magic wasn’t enough, gear would do the trick — a quality villain should possess such attributes.

Without further ado, he hurriedly packed his bundle and headed for Tulu Mountain.

…

“Daoist, recently, Ling Meng from the Refining Demon Sect has been rampant, harming the innocent. Many places have turned into hell on earth, and we cannot sit idly by.”

“I know. My Spiritual Eagle has already located her. We must act for righteousness and eliminate the harm for the people.”

Three cultivators were discussing.