Chapter 202: The Peculiar Maid

Chapter 202: The Peculiar Maid

Qin Shili was particularly sensitive to the scent on Lin Nuo; he had his unique fragrance, and she could easily detect any extra odors that mixed with it.

Especially the scent of women was very easy for her to notice.

“What are you doing?”

Qin Shili’s sudden move startled Lin Nuo, causing him to instinctively take a few steps back.

What’s wrong with this woman?

Lin Nuo had always found it difficult to decipher Qin Shili’s thoughts. I mean, would you believe that a proud and cold Ice Queen would suddenly come over and sniff his face?

“Why are you so flustered?”

Qin Shili’s voice was icy as she spoke.

“Are you feeling guilty for something you did?”

“Me feeling guilty? What am I guilty of? Are you kidding me? This isn’t funny at all; you really lack a talent for jokes.”

“This is no joke. That mark on your face is a lip print, with the scent of a woman’s lip gloss—a no-name brand, but I’ve noticed Ling Meng uses that brand. So you two, are you indulging in some romantic fun?”

“What on earth? What are you talking about?”

Lin Nuo maintained his composure, showing no sign of fear.

Qin Shili crossed her arms, and she really was getting a bit irritated. The nearby plants froze into ice blocks under her influence, but she controlled her cold aura to just freeze the local flora; Lin Nuo felt a slight chill but was far from becoming an ice statue.

Qin Shili could see that Ling Meng had an interest in Lin Nuo. She had specifically asked the Taoist about Ling Meng, the demoness, and got the feedback that she was willful and ruthless.

However, from her observations, when Ling Meng was Lin Nuo’s disciple, she didn’t show those traits.

Willful? Nope, she followed Lin Nuo’s instructions very well.

Ruthless? Not seen yet. There were rumors about Udon (Ling Meng) teaming up with Wu Ying Ge (Lin Nuo) to kill the assassin, Poison Bee, and they also exterminated many ferocious beasts near the Sacred Altar, accumulating merits.

This seemed to take on a completely opposite character to that of a wicked demoness—it appeared that she was being influenced by Lin Nuo’s righteous aura.

Why would a demoness of the path strive to change? Wasn’t it simply due to her interest in Lin Nuo? Although Ling Meng was a sinful demoness, she was essentially a girl as well, and would yearn for an excellent man.

It was quite normal for her to admire Lin Nuo.

Qin Shili suddenly thought of something.

So that’s it.

Lin Nuo not only aimed to use Ling Meng to combat the Refining Demon Sect but also to pull this girl back from the path of evil.

He was using his charm to influence her.

Clearly, he had succeeded—Ling Meng ended up kissing him!

Truly impressive—he managed to guide a demoness back onto the right path. If the demoness realigned herself, she would set an example and influence her subordinates, gradually improving the habits of the Refining Demon Sect disciples. With one to ten, ten to a hundred, eventually, the entire Refining Demon Sect would lose its previous vile atmosphere, and their combat power would naturally diminish.

This was a bloodless strategy, beginning with one small leader, gradually steering the Refining Demon Sect members back on track. It was far more effective than brute force.

Such cunning! It was simply brilliant! This scheme could enter the history books universally; once the disciples of the Refining Demon Sect completely turned around, it would surely be immortalized.

However, she didn’t like this plan at all and couldn’t stand to see Ling Meng getting along with Lin Nuo.

Qin Shili continued coldly, “Your plan is all well and good, but I must remind you—don’t lose yourself because of the bigger picture.”

“Lose myself?”

Lin Nuo was startled. Did he have to lose himself while training disciples to combat Su Kexin?

Was it really that terrifying? Can a man lose himself too? Were there muscle-bound guys out there to toss soap around?

“Unlikely,” Lin Nuo retorted.

“So then, that means you’re doing it willingly. In that case, there’s no talk of losing oneself. While I trust your abilities and believe you wouldn’t join the Refining Demon Sect for this, I still don’t wish to see you engaging in leisure activities with the demoness.”

“What in the world are you saying? What willingly? You’re talking nonsense.”

Lin Nuo quickly interrupted her. This person had a screw loose, rattling on like a machine gun with a flood of nonsensical words.

It sounded like she wanted him to be her pet.

Qin Shili pressed on, “You said you’d teach me but instead you’re out tutoring a demoness. I’m a bit angry, but I won’t blame you—I know you have your own ideas. But since you’ve let her go, then continue to teach me, okay? I’ve grasped everything you taught me before, and I’m in need of new techniques.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about, nor do I understand it.”

Lin Nuo waved his hand, saying, “I’m heading back. I’m leaving Zhou Ling City.”

“Leaving? Where to?”

“Where I came from, where I shall go.”

“Alright, got it.”

Qin Shili realized Lin Nuo was speaking in veiled terms. “Where you come from, go back there” meant Tianling Mountain; he didn’t need to spell it out for her—she had to learn to interpret.

As long as she could grasp his meaning, her abilities would also improve.

“Off I go.”

Lin Nuo prepared to return to Zhou Ling City, planning to tidy up a bit and then scram.

…

Tianling Mountain, Xuanyun Sect.

In front of Han Fairy’s residence, a large pile of branches and leaves fell, and a petite white fox girl was sweeping the leaves in front of the residence.

“Ah, finally done sweeping~”

Li Ruo’er wiped the sweat off her forehead, putting aside the broom, feeling quite pleased. Han Fairy and Lin Nuo were both out, so she was responsible for cleaning the front of the residence and helping feed various spirit beasts. She took care of feeding the Immortal Crane, White Tiger, and such.

She had a peculiar ability to easily communicate with spirit beasts; even fierce beasts would converse with her, allowing her to know what they liked to eat, feeding them, and chatting with them, gradually becoming a spirit beast caretaker.

“Young Master has been gone for so long; he still hasn’t returned.”

Li Ruo’er sat to the side, fiddling with her little skirt, starting to miss her Young Master. She had been dreaming of him for so many days; how she wished to be held by him while sleeping.

“Ah~ It’s all my fault for not having any cultivation; I can only do menial tasks. If only I could go out with Young Master, how great that would be~ Oh well, it’s enough to serve Young Master; I’m content with that.”

Li Ruo’er nibbled on a Meat Floss Cake when suddenly, spirit beasts like the spirit snake, mountain tiger, yellow fox, and flying eagle came over to her side. They didn’t fight; instead, they got along quite well.

“Ah~ You all came~ I don’t have anything to eat at the moment, how about some Meat Floss Cake? Young Master loves it~”

Li Ruo’er tore off a few small pieces from the Meat Floss Cake to feed the surrounding spirit beasts. Generally, they wouldn’t eat such common snacks, as it would lose their stature, but seeing it was offered by Li Ruo’er made them all willing to munch on it.

They found it actually quite tasty, although it was too little.

Suddenly, Master Zhao passed by with two immortals from the outer peaks, catching sight of Li Ruo’er and the spirit beasts, and asked:

“Master Zhao, is this little girl a disciple of your sect?”

“No, she’s the maid of an inner disciple,” Master Zhao smiled.

“A maid?”

The immortals found it hard to believe that an ordinary maid could get along so well with so many spirit beasts.

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