Chapter 170: The Knight is Actually Me

Chapter 170: The Knight is Actually Me

Lin Nuo anticipated that the soldiers would inspect that little delinquent’s body, confirm he was severely injured or dead, and then haul them back for re-examination. At that moment, he would just say “Good,” pretend to yield and lower their guard, allowing Ling Meng to send them soaring into the sky with a gust of wind to experience the spin of a washing machine.

Facing the raging wind!

However, things took an unexpected turn when a stunning girl in white descended from the sky, radiating the aura of a heavenly being.

Lin Nuo was dumbfounded.

What the heck? How did they get here?! Was it because of Zhou Ling’s summons?

So, what star rank were they? With the reputation of Xuanyun Sect, at least ten stars, right?

But it seemed like the maximum was only five stars.

So, it’s a five-star team. After all, Han Fairy has a big reputation, and Liu Shuqin isn’t lacking in renown either; she could easily join a five-star team.

As for Su Kexin…

A total novice, but she could probably squeeze in thanks to her connections with Han Fairy and Liu Shuqin.

“Master, why did you wrap your mouth up…”

“It’s chilly, just covering up a bit.”

“Master is cold? How sudden…”

“Yes, it’s just that sudden.”

Right, these two little girls showed up out of nowhere.

Now, with his mouth and nose wrapped in cloth, paired with a gray cloak, he was banking on the hope they wouldn’t recognize him.

Lin Nuo revised his plans. With two more little girls arriving, the original plan was no longer viable.

After all, Liu Shuqin was formidable; she was Han Fairy’s true apprentice. If Ling Meng didn’t unleash her full strength, she would definitely lose to Liu Shuqin.

However, if Ling Meng did unleash her full strength, she would certainly lose to the fully powered Su Kexin.

Thinking like this, Lin Nuo was at a loss. He needed to come up with some other plan, maybe find a way to escape back once Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin took off.

The group of soldiers made way for the general and Liu Shuqin.

Lin Nuo maintained his calm; the current plan was to feign submission, then act at the right moment.

When Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin approached Lin Nuo, they froze for a moment. Although he had wrapped his mouth and nose, those sharp, bright eyes really resembled Lin Nuo.

The two dismissed the thought; even passersby could resemble Lin Nuo at a glance; that was highly embarrassing.

Besides, Lin Nuo would never appear in this attire in Zhou Ling City.

Liu Shuqin stopped a few steps away from Lin Nuo and respectfully bowed, “Thank you both for your efforts to rid the people of the evil and eliminate the wicked assassin, Poison Bee. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude once again.”

“Poison Bee?”

Lin Nuo was confused and deliberately deepened his voice, “That person was Poison Bee?”

Hearing the tone, Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin felt it was Lin Nuo, but the voice didn’t quite match.

“Yes, sir, there’s no need for humility. You must have known this already; otherwise, you wouldn’t have taken such a strong stand against them,” Liu Shuqin said with a light laugh.

Lin Nuo: “…”

Honestly, I really didn’t know.

That guy was Poison Bee?! I thought he was just a little punk? No wonder he had such skills and tactics; they were practically at a professional level. If I hadn’t been through many battles myself, I would have long been dead under his knife.

Poison Bee, you died a miserable death.

Also, Senior Sister, you should have some class; why are you cursing?

Lin Nuo was confused, and his female apprentice, Ling Meng, didn’t need to be mentioned—she didn’t even understand why Lin Nuo had fought that person, so in a fit of rage, she just killed him.

Upon hearing this news, the encircling soldiers were astounded, particularly the leader among them.

He was directly stunned for an entire year, as just moments ago, he had boasted about capturing Lin Nuo and his companions for trial. Now he learned that they were the great heroes who had eliminated Poison Bee.

He hurriedly bowed and apologized, “I’m sorry, I’m really sorry, sir! I truly didn’t recognize the mountain and wronged you—I apologize to you, sir!”

Lin Nuo: “…”

No, it’s not just you; I didn’t know I was that mountain either.

Who would have known that was Poison Bee? By the way, why did that guy want to fight me?

“Ladies, when I first saw you two, it was in response to the summons from the Righteous Path Organization. At that time, the officers in the city didn’t understand your true abilities and had to place you in a one-star group. But now that you have eliminated Poison Bee, you’ve earned enough merit to qualify for a five-star team. I can report to the city lord to let you join the five-star team. How do you feel about that?” Liu Shuqin smiled.

“Five-star team? That’s awesome! Master, if we directly promote to the five-star team, our plan…!”

“Let me think about it.”

Lin Nuo interrupted Ling Meng’s words, responding to Liu Shuqin.

This five-star team came way too suddenly. He had been eager for a promotion, but with Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin showing up, he hesitated.

Lin Nuo continued, “May I ask, are you currently in the five-star team?”

“Yes, my junior sister and I are currently in the five-star team for support. We hope to have virtuous and honorable companions to help the people and rid them of harm from demons and fierce beasts,” Liu Shuqin continued with a gentle smile.

“Alright, I see.”

As expected, those two were indeed in the five-star team.

He went on, “Could I take a look at the possessions of that little punk? No, the items of Poison Bee’s body?”

“Of course.”

The soldiers made way, and Lin Nuo approached Poison Bee’s corpse. The guy didn’t seem to have any visible wounds, just blood all over him from the injuries he sustained and the trail of blood left behind.

Lin Nuo mainly wanted to check his hidden weapons. The more than ten flying darts—how were they made? Would there be a manufacturer’s label? He was hoping to procure a batch for himself.

Controlling over ten flying darts was something he could have done before, but his power had weakened after being reborn, and he couldn’t manage it anymore. Besides, that level of control required high-quality hidden weapons, with sufficient spirit and vitality for easier manipulation.

Lin Nuo glanced carefully. As expected, the quality of the darts was excellent, and they had good spirit; a couple of gold coins wouldn’t be unfair for each one.

Should I stealthily grab a couple?

Whoa, too many people are watching; that wouldn’t be good.

And there’s a list of assassination targets. He took it and casually flipped through it.

Oh, there’s quite a number of names, even a few random ones in there, but most were crossed out, showing how efficient this assassin was.

Lin Nuo kept reading until he reached the last name.

Lin Nuo.

What the heck? Who is this Lin Nuo?

There was a note at the bottom.

Xuanyun Sect.

Good lord, so you took me as a target for assassination?

So the fight earlier wasn’t random and was part of your mission, huh? So you knew my identity all along?

Well, die well, and grandma, I’ll scatter your ashes.

In a fit of rage, Lin Nuo kicked Poison Bee’s corpse.

“Master Wu?” Liu Shuqin looked a bit puzzled.

“Nothing, just checking to see if he’s really dead. Alright, confirmed he’s dead now.”

Lin Nuo casually returned the booklet to the soldier, and of course, while Lin Nuo was flipping through it, Ling Meng leaned over to take a look too.

“How regrettable,” Ling Meng suddenly sighed.

“Regrettable about what?” Lin Nuo asked.

“The last name on the list wasn’t crossed out.”

Lin Nuo: “?!”

Are you thinking too much about my death?