Chapter 201: You’re Scheming

Chapter 201: You’re Scheming

Hundreds of Demon Disciples from the Refining Demon Sect knelt before Lin Nuo, suddenly rekindling the feeling of being a great demon lord.

High above, feared by millions, the great demon lord.

It felt quite good, but he had to recognize his true position.

To be honest, nearly every disciple present had higher Demon Soul Power than him. It was inevitable; they’d been practicing this stuff for ages, making a living off it.

Fortunately, he was using a pseudonym. What would happen if this group found out he was Lin Nuo? They would definitely beat him up.

Thinking about it, he wasn’t just the public enemy of the Refining Demon Sect; he was also the public enemy of other dark organizations, and the hostility was growing stronger, almost reaching a point where everyone was shouting to take him down.

In his previous life, he was also a public enemy, just with a different identity—last time he was a great demon, this time a great hero.

Grass.

“Master, I want to go back. When can we meet again?”

Ling Meng sighed sadly. She hadn’t known her master for long, but during this time, she had learned so much and felt very reluctant.

“We’ll meet again soon. Once your cultivation is complete, I will naturally appear. You have triggered the Insight of the Gods, and with your exceptional talent, you will definitely become a leader of the Refining Demon Sect in the future.”

Lin Nuo said seriously. As a rebirth, he knew the future, and he wasn’t wrong; Ling Meng indeed had the potential to become a leader of the Refining Demon Sect.

But there was one important thing he didn’t mention.

That was, Ling Meng would die.

Sent to the afterlife by the Sword Saint.

Of course, he couldn’t say that. If he sent her off with remarks like “you will definitely die in the future,” wouldn’t that get him buried alive on the spot?

“Young Master, the carriage is ready. The Lord hopes to meet you soon.”

“I’m talking to my master; why are you interrupting me?!”

Ling Meng immediately scolded the subordinate who had just reminded her, reverting to her previous image as the ruthless Demon Woman leader.

“I dare not, please don’t be angry, Young Master.”

The humble disciple lowered his voice; these disciples knew Ling Meng’s temper—when she got angry, she could be ferocious.

Lin Nuo was taken aback; her scolding made him realize what a true Demoness was like.

Yeah, this was a real Demoness—cold-hearted, fierce, and scolding her subordinates. This was the demeanor a villain should have.

Thank heavens this Demoness didn’t turn her ruthlessness on him and didn’t come at him with a fierce ambush at night.

Oh, she had ambushed him before, just not in the same way.

Ling Meng refocused; her master was still beside her. Such a rude reprimand of her subordinates was quite damaging to her image.

As her anger faded, a smile immediately returned to her face as she grabbed Lin Nuo’s sleeve:

“Master, don’t mind me. In the Refining Demon Sect, it’s necessary to be a bit ruthless to manage them well. Don’t just look at the surface; I’m actually a very virtuous and understanding girl, the most suitable to be a wife.”

Ling Meng deliberately raised her voice on “to be a wife,” as if worried Lin Nuo wouldn’t hear.

If it were written down, it would have a hundred exclamation points.

“I know that, and I fully support your approach. In the Refining Demon Sect, weakness gets oppressed; you must be strong. This is also part of your cultivation.”

Lin Nuo said sternly, adopting an enigmatic master’s demeanor, like a mysterious expert.

Every disciple was stunned.

Everyone had heard of Ling Meng’s character—headstrong, ruthless, and hot-tempered, yet in front of Wu Ying Ge, she acted like a soft, naive girl.

The contrast was so great that everyone rubbed their eyes, thinking they had seen wrong.

This man named Wu Ying Ge was indeed formidable; being Ling Meng’s master was no ordinary feat.

“Alright, you should leave, and I should go back. Don’t worry; I will keep an eye on you, and we will meet again soon.”

Lin Nuo waved his hand, prepared to leave when Ling Meng grabbed his hand.

“Master, one last parting gift.”

Ling Meng slightly rose on her tiptoes, her rosy lips brushed against Lin Nuo’s cheek, leaving a faint kiss mark.

“Let’s go.”

Ling Meng beamed with a charming smile as she followed her Refining Demon Sect disciples onto the carriage. Soon after, they left the stronghold.

Lin Nuo reached up to touch the spot on his face where Ling Meng had kissed him.

“This little girl.”

He turned slightly, leaving the Refining Demon Sect’s stronghold quietly.

After seeing Ling Meng off, it was time for him to return to Tianling Mountain. After all, he had been away for too long, well past the estimated time. If he delayed any longer, those old men at Tianling Mountain would become uncivilized and might not let him out next time.

Walking out of the stronghold, Lin Nuo sensed a familiar chill.

“Hmm?”

He looked toward the source of the chill and spotted the familiar silver-haired girl.

Oh no, not her again!

Lin Nuo remained calm and greeted her proactively:

“Ah, it’s Miss Qin. What a coincidence.”

“No coincidence; I followed you here.”

Qin Shili stepped out from behind a tree.

“You’re missing someone; don’t you have a disciple?”

“Ran into some trouble; I let her return to our faction first,” Lin Nuo replied calmly.

“Faction? You have a faction? Isn’t the King of the Demon Abyss Valley just a name you pulled out of thin air?”

Qin Shili crossed her arms, stepping closer to Lin Nuo.

“Now it’s just the two of us, and we don’t need to hide anything. Is she really your disciple?”

“Absolutely, is there any doubt about it?”

“Alright then, it’s quite clear—she’s from the Refining Demon Sect, a Demon Disciple, and you are her master, teaching her Demon techniques, right?”

Qin Shili’s cold gaze bore into Lin Nuo, almost examining him like a criminal. Lin Nuo could feel the cold winds rising as the nearby trees and grass started to freeze.

“What Demon techniques? I don’t touch that stuff.”

“I’ve seen it all, but don’t worry; no one nearby would dare enter the Refining Demon Sect’s stronghold. You won’t be seen, and your identity as her master won’t be exposed. If I’m not mistaken, she’s the Demon Woman that the Taoists have been looking for recently, named Ling Meng, right?”

Lin Nuo was taken aback. Wow, impressive; she figured that out. Did you unlock some kind of cheat mode?

“What did you say?” Lin Nuo feigned ignorance.

“Think what you want; you don’t need to take it to heart. I’m just sharing my viewpoint. You have some guts, using a fake name and identity to deal with the Refining Demon Sect disciples, even taking Ling Meng as your apprentice. I’ve guessed it; this is your first step against the Refining Demon Sect—first take Ling Meng as an apprentice, then use her to gather intelligence, even leverage her against the Sect. This is like aiming for the blue sky while treading the abyss. You’re scheming; you’re practicing your principles and ideals of righteousness, am I right?”

“……”

To hell with you! You’d be wasting your talent if you weren’t making stories.

I thought you were super keen and figured everything out, but it seems I overestimated you.

“Your face.”

Qin Shili leaned close to Lin Nuo’s face, catching the scent of her lip balm.