Chapter 200: Who is More Powerful, Wu Ying Ge or Lin Nuo?

Chapter 200: Who is More Powerful, Wu Ying Ge or Lin Nuo?

In the General’s Mansion, the courtyard.

With the sound of gurgling water and blooming flowers competing for attention, Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin sat with Elder Yuan by a stone table, chatting away.

“Shuqin, Kexin, thank you both for your hard work in guarding the Sacred Altar this time. I’ll report back to Tianling Mountain and inform the Sect Leader, noting your merits. In the future, any trials or teaching opportunities, Xuanyun Sect will prioritize you two.”

“Thank you, Elder Yuan, for your recommendation. However, we didn’t really accomplish anything great in Zhou Ling City, so we feel guilty accepting this praise,” Liu Shuqin responded respectfully.

“Not at all, you both indeed have merits. There’s no need for humility.”

“Elder Yuan, what do you think of Young Master Wu?” Su Kexin interjected.

“Ah, you mean Wu Ying Ge? He killed the Poison Bee and, with his wisdom and strength, eliminated Cang Zhao, who attempted to sabotage the Three Heaven Stone. He’s truly a rare talent in both strength and insight. I’ve heard he established a sect at a young age titled Wu Yao Wang, with a disciple. To be honest, I wish he could join Xuanyun Sect.”

“So how does Young Master Wu compare to my senior brother?”

Su Kexin continued with eager anticipation in her eyes, hoping to hear Elder Yuan’s authoritative evaluation.

“Your senior brother, that is, Lin Nuo, right? It’s really hard to compare the two; they each have their strengths. But I must say, their approaches to handling things are somewhat similar. Do you all remember the incident in the alchemy room?”

“Yes, yes! At that time, my senior brother was in my group. I remember he seemed to be normally placing materials for alchemy, but actually, he added the Black Scale Stone, which restricted the black scale stone in the furnace, and personally captured the traitorous mentor. He saved everyone, so how could I forget!”

As Su Kexin spoke of Lin Nuo’s glorious deeds, she became excited, transitioning conversations to him and growing more animated, as if she wanted to announce Lin Nuo’s heroic feats to the world.

Of course, Liu Shuqin had long seen through Su Kexin’s thoughts. While she didn’t express her excitement like Su Kexin, she would mention Lin Nuo casually. After all, Lin Nuo was a knight and a hero; most female practitioners in Xuanyun Sect admired heroic figures.

Moreover, Lin Nuo was their junior brother and also a handsome young man. Among their peers in Xuanyun Sect, they had the most contact with Lin Nuo, especially since he had saved them, naturally establishing a fine image in their hearts.

“Kexin, don’t get too excited; I also know about Lin Nuo. Indeed, at that time, he displayed exceptional courage and wisdom, which I truly admire. This incident at the Sacred Altar has a similar vibe; both feigned ignorance while secretly acting and sparred with strong opponents to complete daunting tasks. Furthermore, they both appear unassuming at first glance, but the results they achieve are astonishing.”

“Exactly! Senior brother is like that, mysterious and unfathomable. Even now, the sect doesn’t understand why he remains at Spirit Realm Level 3, yet his exhibited strength surpasses anyone else!”

Su Kexin was saying this in front of Elder Yuan, implying that Lin Nuo was stronger than any of the elders.

However, Elder Yuan didn’t mind. He truly pondered if he could have handled things as well as Lin Nuo if he were in that situation.

Heroes often emerge from youth, indeed.

Elder Yuan continued with a smile, “Sometimes I wonder if Wu Ying Ge might be Lin Nuo. Though he doesn’t seem to have a reason to hide his identity, haha, don’t mind me; I can be a bit muddled at times with odd thoughts. Anyway, there’s no comparing who’s better between Wu Ying Ge and Lin Nuo; they aren’t from the same sect, so it’s meaningless to compare.”

“Ha-ha, that’s true, comparisons are meaningless then.”

Su Kexin was getting happier with the conversation. After Elder Yuan’s evaluation and coupled with her intuition, she became even more convinced that Wu Ying Ge was Lin Nuo.

That’s right! The styles are too similar; it’s quite likely he’s the one!

Did the senior sisters realize this?

The senior sister said it was highly unlikely to be senior brother!

As for the second martial sister, she doesn’t seem to act with them, and she’s always aloof and prideful, even looking down on everything. How could she possibly care if Wu Ying Ge is the senior brother?

Returning to Tianling Mountain, they would find out when the senior brother comes back, confirming whether it’s truly him.

Because logically speaking, senior brother would definitely have returned by now. If he hadn’t, where else would he go besides here?

Senior brother surely can’t let go of this little junior sister of his. He’s always been cool on the outside but warm within, silently dedicating himself. This time must be the same, right?

But who is that Udon?

What female practitioner is she? She doesn’t seem like someone from Xuanyun Sect…

Su Kexin thought of a key point, feeling a bit anxious. However, she reassured herself, maybe she’s just a brother of senior brother, disguised as a girl.

But that line of comfort fell flat; there’s really no reason for a guy to dress as a girl!

“Kexin, do you have something on your mind?”

Elder Yuan noticed the joyful expression on Su Kexin’s face had vanished and asked.

“Ah, no, haha, I just feel I lack the ability and have become a burden, haha,” Su Kexin forced a smile again.

After discussing Wu Ying Ge, Liu Shuqin recalled some recent events:

“Elder Yuan, I heard there have been traces of Refining Demon Sect disciples scouting nearby. Do you think they might have any intentions?”

“Hmm, Refining Demon Sect, now that’s a troublesome organization. I do feel concerned, but I’ll stay until Zhou Ling City regains order before leaving. You two should return to Tianling Mountain first, rest well, and not worry,” Elder Yuan stroked his beard, saying.

At this moment, two men walked in from outside, responsible for keeping an eye on the Refining Demon Sect scouts. They were Elder Yuan’s juniors, who respected him greatly and specially came to report.

“Hmm? Is there any movement from the Refining Demon Sect?”

“Indeed, we discovered that the Refining Demon Sect disciples suddenly retreated.”

“Retreated? What happened?”

“Unclear, but I found that Wu Ying Ge returned from the temporary base of the Refining Demon Sect. We didn’t dare to enter, yet he managed to go in and come back, and then they retreated.”

“Hmm? Such a thing?”

Elder Yuan stroked his long beard, finding it hard to believe.

…

“Thank you, Wu Ying Ge!”

A line of Refining Demon Sect disciples knelt on one knee, cupping their fists in respect toward Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo successfully led Ling Meng to find the organization and brought her back while also shaking off those who were following them.

This batch of Refining Demon Sect disciples happened to be close confidants of her father, reliable and safe, sent to find Ling Meng’s whereabouts.

Lin Nuo provided Ling Meng with some life-saving gear, hidden weapons, smoke bombs, and the like for emergencies.

As for the friendly gratitude from the Refining Demon Sect disciples, Lin Nuo paused, raised his voice, and replied to them:

“Press it down and eat it!”

This phrase Ling Meng understood, meaning “no need to be polite.”