Chapter 243: The Lin Family’s Rules

Chapter 243: The Lin Family’s Rules

Lin Nuo got slashed by a sword, and now his back felt like it was on fire, a scorching sensation burning him up!

This aftereffect was no joke; that burning feeling just wouldn’t go away.

But Lin Nuo, being a seasoned villain from countless battles, endured the pain, keeping his face poker-faced as if nothing were wrong.

Still, that didn’t mean he wasn’t cursing under his breath—this damn immortal, what happened to the martial ethics of stopping at the right time? It turned from a friendly spar into a full-on attack!

Wondering if your master’s last name is Ma?

Oh, nope, then you’ve got no horse at all.

Zhao Zhou gave Lin Nuo a little magical treatment; surface wounds were easy to heal, and soon the gash started closing up. Yet, the pain? Yeah, that still lingered.

Lin Nuo had his clothes torn with a slash and was smeared with some blood.

He wasn’t planning on changing outfits since his wardrobe was pretty simple—just a few pieces of clothing, and he had some attachment to them. As long as it wasn’t a big occasion, he thought he could make do with what he had on.

However, under Su Kexin’s firm insistence, Lin Nuo took off the shirt for her to wash and mend.

“Just don’t make the tear bigger, okay?”

“Don’t worry, please trust your junior sister!”

While patching up, Su Kexin giggled. It might seem like a small task, but it held significant meaning—only a person you care about would do such a thing.

Not far away, Zhao Zhou watched the lovey-dovey pair with satisfaction. It seemed Kexin picked the right person; Lin Nuo was indeed a man worthy of her trust.

If only her father knew, he would surely be thrilled about this.

This accidental injury during practice ended up creating a pleasant atmosphere between them.

Lin Nuo cast a glance at Zhao Zhou, who was secretly smiling.

What are you smiling about? Believe me, I’ll chop you down!

Seeing the hint, Zhao Zhou hastily said, “I have something to attend to, so I’ll take my leave.”

“Sure.”

Scram already, I’m looking at you with disdain.

After Zhao Zhou left, only Lin Nuo and Su Kexin remained by the riverside.

Lin Nuo looked down at the two silver Phoenix Twin Swords. He had to admit these swords truly produced different results when used together; with some refining, they could be heavenly weapons.

But he couldn’t shake off the feeling that wielding both swords alone would never live up to the effect when paired with Su Kexin; after all, they were meant for tandem use, which meant some restraints.

“Senior Brother, all done~”

Su Kexin handed back the clothing to Lin Nuo. He took a look at the once torn spot and realized this little girl was indeed skillful, managing to sew it up in a jiffy.

The patch was almost invisible, making it look like it had never been torn.

“Not bad.”

Lin Nuo gave her a compliment. Cleaning and mending? Not too shabby; you get one praise for that.

As a Wind Spirit Root, Lin Nuo used Wind Technique to dry his clothes before putting on the freshly cleaned white garment.

“Senior Brother, you’re amazing!”

“Amazing? How so?”

“During the spar!”

“I just got slashed, how is that amazing?”

“No, no, it’s precisely because you got slashed that it seems impressive!”

Su Kexin giggled, “That senior figured out your sword stopped just at the surface of his body—perfectly done. In contrast, that senior couldn’t control his sword, which makes you look much more impressive!”

“You believe his analysis?”

“Of course! He’s a senior, and reaching that level is totally reasonable. You could have hurt him if you wanted, but you held back like a mentor guiding a junior—showing how high you are!”

The more she spoke, the more excited Su Kexin got. She felt every movement Lin Nuo made during the fight had deep significance, something worth pondering and learning from.

Lin Nuo felt helpless; this girl was practically putting him on a pedestal.

He said, “Let’s drop it; there’s no need to dwell on it.”

Lin Nuo handed the silver Phoenix Sword back to Su Kexin, who caught it, especially paying attention to the hilt—the exact spot where her senior brother had held it.

Su Kexin suddenly remembered something and asked, “Senior Brother, when you talk about the Lin Family Grand Celebration, are you referring to a family reunion?”

“You could say that, but it’s not just for the Lin family; others can come as long as they have an invitation.”

“How does one get an invitation?”

Famous families or sects receive invitations from the Lin family; they can send representatives to join in the celebrations. Of course, Lin family members can also extend invitations themselves.

“Can you invite outsiders?” Su Kexin’s eyes sparkled with anticipation.

“I don’t have that authority; I can only bring Ruo’er back since she is my maid.”

Lin Nuo waved his hand. In truth, he could probably invite one or two people since he was the young master of the Lin family; even so, he’d say he had no qualifications.

Su Kexin fumed on his behalf, “Why not? Senior Brother is the young master of the Lin family, and he can’t invite people to a banquet? That’s ridiculous!”

“Let’s not dwell on that; it’s just a rule of the Lin family. Just hear it and move on. Besides, it’s not a fun celebration; it’s more about troublesome socializing.”

“Hmm… I haven’t participated in such things, so I’m not too clear. But going by what you say, it sounds like many prestigious folks will attend!”

“Yes.”

Lin Nuo nodded, responding, “High-ranking nobles and royal family members may attend; it just depends on whether they’re willing. So I say it’s complicated; after all, the human heart is hard to gauge.”

Inspired for a moment, Lin Nuo started discussing the socialities of the celebration with Su Kexin. He had been wanting to vent about this and finally found someone to talk to.

“Out in the Jianghu, you don’t really have a choice. Most people know it’s complex and dangerous but still think they can dive right in.”

Lin Nuo spoke meaningfully, and Su Kexin seemed to grasp only part of it. Nevertheless, she thought his theory was profound and worth her contemplation.

The more he talked, the more she wanted to experience it; perhaps it was in such places she could learn more about her senior brother.

But she came from a humble background, and her senior brother lacked the invitation qualification—how could she go?

Aww, can’t go, what a pity!

…

Tianling Mountain, Xuanyun Sect.

The spirit birds from Zifeng Valley successfully delivered the letter to Xuanyun Sect. All the respected masters and elders were thrilled upon seeing the joint letter, celebrating that the disciples of Xuanyun Sect had made significant contributions in the Immortal Valley—this was a big deal!

As Lin Nuo’s master, Han Fairy was naturally particularly happy. In her house, she shared this news with her fellow disciples, Liu Shuqin and Qin Shili.

However, for these two, it was hardly surprising.

Nothing shocking here; for Lin Nuo, saving Zifeng Valley was an easy task. They had already anticipated his remarkable achievements while he was away.

“By the way, with the Lin Family Grand Celebration coming up, are you two interested in going?” Han Fairy asked.

At this, Liu Shuqin and Qin Shili exchanged glances.