Chapter 217: Your Favorite Knee Pillow

Chapter 217: Your Favorite Knee Pillow

Both sides reached a consensus; Dong Xiyan was willing to stay temporarily and teach Ruo’er the basic techniques for now, and when she was ready to adapt to Zifeng Valley, she would take her there.

Of course, Lin Nuo would also go.

Zifeng Valley, a place where immortals train, might not be suitable for a mere demon candidate like him, but it was also for the sake of preparing to crush those immortal bastards early on.

Who knows, he might even run into many familiar faces.

The immortals of Zifeng Valley wouldn’t want him to survive, but just thinking about how these dog-like immortals would react upon learning that the world-destroying demon lord had once grown up brightly and successfully raided their Zifeng Valley, stealing the fox spirit, surely they’d be furious.

In order to match Lin Nuo, Ruo’er worked hard, going out early and returning late, dreaming of a day when she could fly alongside Lin Nuo.

Flying together referred to dual-person ascension.

Of course, while training, Ruo’er also remembered her duties as a maid, cooking, cleaning, and not missing anything.

The cultivation techniques of Zifeng Valley were secretive. Tianling Mountain was extremely vast, and Dong Xiyan applied to Master Zhao for a quiet place to comfortably teach Ruo’er while setting up a barrier so that other Xuanyun Sect disciples couldn’t approach.

“How amazing, even setting up a barrier.”

Lin Nuo nibbled on a Meat Floss Cake, looking disdainfully at the barrier in the distance.

Only you immortals would be so extra, preventing outsiders from spying while teaching. Really, so impressive!

Lin Nuo thought these immortals were being overly pretentious; who would bother to sneakily study your basic techniques anyway? Besides, practicing the basics without further training could conflict with his original cultivation, and who knows, one day he might just end up with high blood pressure and collapse!

While the disciples of Xuanyun Sect were racing against time to improve, this villain named Lin was just hiding away, sipping cold water and munching on Meat Floss Cake.

Cultivation? What a joke! After working so hard outside for so long, why not enjoy a little?

“So that’s where you are?”

Hearing a gentle voice, Lin Nuo looked over casually.

It was the graceful and dignified senior sister Liu Shuqin, coming over with light steps.

“How did you find me?”

“Just happened to come across you.”

“Sure, just happened.”

Lin Nuo thought this little spot he found had hardly any disciples come by; he should say it was only him, being so bored. With Liu Shuqin’s style, she wouldn’t just come for no reason.

So she claimed it was just a coincidence; he could only listen.

“Junior Martial Brother, may I sit beside you?”

“Feel free.”

Liu Shuqin gently adjusted her skirt and sat down beside Lin Nuo, exuding a faint fragrance that was refreshing.

Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin had long returned to Tianling Mountain. They thought Lin Nuo would come back too, just not this late, and especially not returning with Qin Shili.

As for where Lin Nuo had gone, they already knew—gambling, trying to win back Ruoer’s allegiance.

They knew because Qin Shili had mentioned it multiple times, emphasizing she was the only one who followed him there.

Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin felt uneasy, as if they had been intercepted halfway.

“Junior Martial Brother, where have you been these days?”

“Oh, just doing some trivial things, like finding lost cats and dogs, catching petty thieves; the biggest task was acting as a bodyguard, transporting treasures. Took a little longer.”

Lin Nuo casually rambled on, and when it came to rambling, he was the best in Xuanyun Sect—no need for a script.

“Oh, indeed, for you, it’s just trivial. But for those rescued commoners, it’s significant.”

Liu Shuqin ran her fingers through her hair and giggled,

“The Sacred Altar is well, Zhou Ling City is well, we’re all well. Those who contribute will be remembered by the people, yet you just slip away without leaving your name.”

“What nonsense?”

Lin Nuo heard the cryptic meaning in her words; of course, he’d never admit it—who would want to acknowledge such embarrassing deeds as being a hero at the Sacred Altar?

“You don’t need to hide; your dining habits and other actions have already revealed that Wu Ying Ge is Lin Nuo. I won’t tell anyone, especially since you have your reasons.”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

Lin Nuo continued to play dumb; anyway, as long as it wasn’t exposed on the spot, no matter what she said, he’d adamantly deny it. What, could she cross back in time to expose Wu Ying Ge?

“And by the way, some things aren’t quite as you imagine.”

“Alright, fine, I truly don’t know the facts and can only guess. You can treat my wild guesses as nonsense. The weather today is lovely, with a refreshing breeze; I remember you used to take naps under the trees in the afternoon. It’s probably about nap time for you now, right?”

“Pretty much; sorry, can’t keep you company.”

“No worries, I can stay.”

Liu Shuqin knelt gracefully, gently patting her pristine thigh.

“What’s wrong?”

“I’ve always remembered you like knee pillows.”

“True, but…”

“Is it that I’m unworthy or not qualified?”

“That’s not the issue.”

“Then it’s settled, right? Wasn’t it quite nice last time?”

By “last time,” she meant when Lin Nuo took a powerful elixir and felt utterly drained; it was then that Liu Shuqin first offered him her knee pillow.

Liu Shuqin directly used Spirit Technique on Lin Nuo, seemingly exerting a push that sent him down; his head landed right on her thigh.

No more talk of manners and gentleness—she was simply too obedient to etiquette, resulting in Qin Shili’s attacks time and again.

In truth, Junior Martial Brother liked knee pillows but was just too shy to admit it. If she took a strong stance and showed she was willing, he could accept it without guilt.

This completely caught Lin Nuo off guard; after all, Liu Shuqin valued decorum and wouldn’t just force such things.

And she was using her technique; this was practically hardcore knee pillow action!

“What’s going on with you?”

“Don’t move, just lie down and rest well.”

Liu Shuqin reached out with her delicate hand, gently stroking Lin Nuo’s hair while soothingly massaging his head.

Her soft thigh and skilled massage techniques suddenly made Lin Nuo feel quite comfortable.

Liu Shuqin resembled a gentle big sister, tenderly taking care of Lin Nuo.

“If you ever have something to talk about, please communicate with me; I’ll listen. If you like knee pillows, just give me a glance, and I’ll come.”

“Actually, I used to just say it casually.”

“But I took it seriously, yet if you feel uncomfortable, we can stop. Of course, if you don’t say anything, I’ll assume you’re accepting my knee pillow.”

“Logically speaking, you’re the girl; you’re the one at a disadvantage; I won’t lose anything; keep going.”

Lin Nuo had no intention of resisting; after all, a beautiful girl offered him her knee pillow—might as well enjoy it!

The refreshing breeze suddenly turned cold.

The weather changed?

No, it was someone’s aura.

“Found you, but it looks like I’m interrupting. Since that’s the case, I ask you both to stop.”

Qin Shili emerged from the woods, her cold gaze fixed on Lin Nuo and Liu Shuqin.