Chapter 158: Teaching the Apprentice, Starving the Master?

Chapter 158: Teaching the Apprentice, Starving the Master?

Lin Nuo had a taste of being a trapeze artist, swept up into the sky by a gust of wind that burst from the ground.

And the force of the wind was so strong that he couldn’t escape it at all.

Ling Meng was still pondering where her master had gone after she just struck the ground, only to look up and realize he was swept into the sky by the wind.

This didn’t make sense. With her master’s skills, he shouldn’t have been carried up by the wind like this.

Oh, got it! Her master was just cooperating with her, intentionally riding the gust to encourage her. Who would have thought that her usually cold and stern master could show such a heartwarming side?

How thoughtful of him! To not let him down, she needed to work even harder.

Ling Meng continued using the wind whimsically, not only failing to stop it in time but also increasing its intensity.

Two gusts of wind first shot upward, followed by three, then four, finally culminating in five swirling black winds encircling Ling Meng, quickly expanding their radius and sweeping across the land.

As for Lin Nuo.

He was still caught in the black wind, spinning from north to south, east to west.

Ah, the whole world was spinning!

The dark wind finally calmed down after quite a while, during which Lin Nuo was dizzy, wobbling as if he were drunk.

Wow, this sensation feels like I downed several pots of vintage wine!

Lin Nuo quickly shook his head, trying to regain his focus.

As an excellent villain, how could such a minor wind trouble me?

Wait, where’s my staff?

Ling Meng looked at Lin Nuo’s staggering figure and felt he was pretending so well, it seemed like her spirit technique was genuinely effective. But in reality, she knew she was just a beginner, and this wind couldn’t harm her master at all.

Her master was just playing along, making her feel like she had made a qualitative leap in her skills—what an encouraging guide!

Seeing Lin Nuo about to topple, she instinctively ran over to help him.

“Master, are you okay?”

Lin Nuo almost fell, but fortunately, Ling Meng caught him.

Oh, what kind of staff is this? Soft and smooth.

Wait, isn’t this Ling Meng’s hand?

“This little wind, what could it possibly do to me?”

Lin Nuo feigned bravado, but his shaky legs betrayed his actual condition.

【Master really knows how to put on a show!】

Ling Meng couldn’t help but admire her master’s acting skills, amazed that he could sound tough while simultaneously pretending to be afraid.

Indeed, he was her master—strong in power and talented in all areas!

Even though she knew her master was faking it, she still had to keep holding him up; this was a golden opportunity for contact!

“Master, how’s my technique?”

“Not bad, just a beginner, still some shortcomings. I suggest you remain humble and continue practicing for improvement.”

Lin Nuo said seriously, nearly toppling over if it weren’t for Ling Meng’s support.

Sigh, let’s take a breather.

He had to admit Ling Meng’s talent; just a little guidance and teaching her intermediate demonic techniques led her to advance tremendously.

Incredible! No wonder she’s the demonic daughter, her intellect is astonishing. If she continues with Lin’s curriculum, she may reach the pinnacle of demonic paths faster than him!

But then the question arose.

Teaching the apprentice, starving the master?

He initially planned for Ling Meng to ascend effortlessly, eventually becoming Su Kexin’s rival—killing Su Kexin would be the best outcome. However, he didn’t count on it; he just needed Ling Meng to restrain Su Kexin, leaving her severely injured. If Ling Meng sacrificed herself, that was fine; he could swoop in for the finishing blow on Su Kexin. Or draw Su Kexin’s attention while he developed in a low-key manner.

Yes, the plan was beautiful, but with Ling Meng progressing so quickly, he couldn’t tell if she would end up doing away with Su Kexin and taking him along in the process.

Thinking about it, it was terrifying, especially after her strange behavior at the Spirit Spring. He worried she might devour him one day—bones and all!

With that in mind, he had no choice but to change his plans. He couldn’t let Ling Meng advance too quickly, or he risked losing control. If one day she realized he was just a third-tier nobody, things could get reckless—she might even kill him without a second thought!

They’re not family, after all, and killing him wouldn’t be out of the question!

“Alright, apprentice, I understand. I’ll follow your orders and stay humble. Hm? Master?”

Noticing that Lin Nuo had zoned out, Ling Meng waved her hand in front of him.

Lin Nuo snapped back to reality, too engrossed in thought to respond immediately.

“Master, what were you thinking about?”

“I remembered something joyful.”

“Oh? What joyful thing?”

“I… why are you so nosy? Go practice.”

“Oh, okay.”

Ling Meng let go of Lin Nuo, who was barely standing, toppling to the ground instantly.

“Ah, Master!”

Ling Meng shouted in panic, but Lin Nuo quickly stopped her.

“I’m fine! I was just practicing my techniques too; I just need a little rest. You go practice over there by the river; don’t disturb my resting!”

Lin Nuo said earnestly, but it wasn’t about resting; it was because when Ling Meng practiced, it often blasted him away.

This technique was too intense to handle!

“Oh, oh, sure! Take care, Master!”

Ling Meng bowed to Lin Nuo and walked over to the riverbank to practice the demonic techniques he had taught her.

Lin Nuo needed to brew some tea and pair it with meat floss cake to reward himself. Every time Ling Meng practiced, he hurried down the mountain, mainly to gather intelligence. After all, he couldn’t just live like a hermit in the mountains, solely focused on cultivating his apprentice, oblivious to the matters outside.

Of course, he also wanted to buy some meat floss cake as a treat for himself.

The resources from the mountains sold well in town, and he could buy a whole sack of meat floss cake with the profits.

Recently, he hadn’t taken Ling Meng down the mountain because things were perilous for her. Both the righteous sects and the Refining Demon Sect wanted her dead.

This situation was reminiscent of his past life, attracting enemies from both sides. No wonder she was his apprentice!

Thinking Ling Meng had hidden enough in the mountains, although some people occasionally came hunting her, they ultimately ended up facing death instead.

Surely, rumors about her presence would leak soon, attracting a large crowd they couldn’t possibly stop.

Lin Nuo picked out some simple, plain cloaks for Ling Meng and used his makeup skills to alter her striking appearance.

As he munched on meat floss cake, the night descended. It was time to start a fire and hunt for some delicious beasts to roast tonight.

He had grown tired of roasted meat lately and suddenly missed Mu Yiting’s cold water.

“Ling Meng!”

Lin Nuo shouted, interrupting her practice.

“What is it, Master?” Ling Meng asked loudly in reply.

“Do you want to go down the mountain?”

“Go down the mountain? Yes!”

“Then let’s head down tomorrow!”