Chapter 282: Will You Marry Them?

Chapter 282: Will You Marry Them?

Sitting in the comfort of home, yet the pot comes crashing down from the sky.

Here’s Lin Nuo, the one half a pig in mouth, and the entire banquet is filled with his curses.

It seems he hasn’t done anything wrong, yet here he is in the corner, feeling like a mere supporting character in tonight’s festivity.

But suddenly, he became the main topic of the banquet, with tales of his great achievements echoed around.

Now, the Lin family is wrapped up in an extremely awkward situation, as most notable guests are respectfully gathering around Lin Nuo.

Things changed too fast; they were still lost in their own bliss, only to realize that the clown here is none other than himself.

Outside the Lin family, the Zhou family feels the same. Zhou Hui and her father are stunned; who knew this young Lin Nuo had such incredible feats.

They already held bias against him, especially since Lin Nuo had done nothing noteworthy for years at the Xuanyun Sect, firmly labeling him a waste. Little did they know, a monumental change happened within just a few months.

Of course, Lin Nuo himself didn’t want this.

He pondered, is it time to show a smirk? Perform a little act of Dragon King returning?

Return? What a joke! How could he pull off such a main character’s stylish performance when he doesn’t even belong?

Besides, the true main character is present! How could he possibly shine?

He realized, he’s the villain, demonstrating the cocky move of the Dragon King while getting slapped across the face by the real main character.

This is a classic case of a big villain getting slapped by a small villain, while the true protagonist gives a face slap to the big villain.

After a flurry of buildup, it’s all set for the main character to show off; the more marvelous he looks now, the harder he gets slapped later.

Such is the arrangement of heaven’s will, a fundamental rule in this spirit cultivation world he has already grasped, and now he aims to go against it!

“Nuo’er, Nuo’er, come, eat more meat! Nuo’er has made achievements, Mother is so happy! But if you could settle down, Mother would be even happier. Look at the few young ladies you got along with before—they’re actually quite good, and their families are interested too.”

“Wait, how did you figure I got along well with them?”

Lin Nuo was directly puzzled, did his mother go mad over the thought of daughters-in-law, seeing everyone as if they had a romantic connection with him?

It’s just like how he used to think everyone liked him.

One of life’s three great illusions: she loves me.

Now, the fourth great illusion: she will become my daughter-in-law.

“They’ve been together in your room, and when Zhou Hui spoke poorly of you, they were willing to defend you. Mother sees everything clearly.”

“……”

Lin Nuo helplessly thought, in his past life, he dreamed of entering a harem like a protagonist; unfortunately, that’s not his fate in this spirit cultivation world. His destiny is to be the villain. No fanciful thoughts; sticking to the villain path for a hundred years is the only way forward.

This is what knowing fate and resisting it means.

An idea hit Lin Nuo; perhaps he could use this chance to persuade Xia Hanmo to move out.

He calmly said, “Actually, I have a wish. Before I settle down, could you move out? Because until you find your happiness, I can’t set my heart to search for mine.”

Though quite a stretch and a bit sentimental, Lin Nuo still voiced it.

Villains don’t shy away from underhanded tactics, saying hypocritical things is perfectly reasonable.

Naturally, that doesn’t stop him from feeling disgusted by his own words.

“Mother is quite happy here…”

Xia Hanmo’s voice faltered, growing more subdued.

“No, you’re not.”

Lin Nuo flatly rejected her words,

“We’re both not appreciated in this family. You leaving would lighten my psychological burden; otherwise, don’t even think about me settling down.”

“Nuo’er, this is your future, don’t be willful.”

“I’m quite rational; I think you’re the one being willful.”

Lin Nuo didn’t hold back with Xia Hanmo,

“So you can choose: if you stay here, I won’t settle down; if you leave, then I will.”

“Hmm…”

Xia Hanmo hesitated. Currently, he doesn’t seem like that naive and passionate boy anymore; he appears much more mature, as if shaped by time’s trials.

In the past, he often said, “Mother, I’ll bring back many wives for you,” but now he’s actually concerned about her situation.

Of course, she doesn’t mind; she just wants him to be happy.

But now, he states, “If she doesn’t leave here, I won’t settle down.”

He’s shifted from being self-centered to caring for others.

She felt happy because her child has grown up, and perhaps this newfound maturity is what attracts those young ladies.

This reliable child is so much more dependable than before and has become her support.

In the end, she still compromised.

“Alright, I’ll move out, but you need to find a wife to bring back. Mother doesn’t mind if you take several wives, after all, an excellent Nuo’er deserves the admiration of beauties.”

“Within five years, I’ll definitely bring someone home for you to see.”

Lin Nuo extended his hand determinedly.

Five years, that’s when a villain reaches their peak; if he can change his fate, he’ll become the king of all. At that point, having a harem will be worry-free.

As for failure?

Well, he probably wouldn’t need to bring anyone back; he might end up being killed by Su Kexin instead.

“Five years? Isn’t that too long?”

“A cultivator must prioritize their cultivation. This is a critical period for my growth; I can’t be distracted by romantic affairs.”

Lin Nuo was rambling nonsensically; deceiving people came naturally to him, tossing out promises left and right.

Truly, I’m a genius!

Though it seems calling oneself a genius isn’t particularly well-regarded.

Let’s just say he’s the equivalent of Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong.

“Is that so…”

Xia Hanmo believed him, thinking her son still prioritizes his career and cultivation.

“Well, Nuo’er, I think Ruo’er seems quite good. She has embarked on the immortal path and is completely under your service now. You wouldn’t want her as just your maid for life, would you?”

“Correct, that wouldn’t be appropriate.”

“So, how about marrying her?”

“Sounds alright.”

“The other ladies appear quite good to me as well.”

“Yes, quite nice indeed.”

Lin Nuo continued to humor her, throwing out empty promises as if it were nothing.

Xia Hanmo pressed on,

“So, will you marry them?”

“Absolutely.”

Lin Nuo maintained a blank expression, like a machine devoid of emotions.

“Well, then Mother is at peace.”

Relieved, Xia Hanmo sighed with contentment,

“Once this banquet is over, I’ll pack up and move out, looking forward to holding a grandchild soon.”

“Sure.”

Just wait; who knows what will happen in five years?

The atmosphere was jubilant, while Li Ruo’er simply indulged in the feast, not paying close attention to what Lin Nuo was saying, though she caught her name mentioned.

“Master, were you just talking about me~?”

Li Ruo’er lightly tilted her head, curious.

“Nothing of the sort, just enjoy your meal.”

Lin Nuo patted Li Ruo’er’s head and stood slightly.

“Master, where are you going?”

“Full now, just going for a stroll.”

As if full, more likely he’s tired of the scolding, and it’s time to grab some late-night snacks.

Inside the Lin family, everyone is filled with joy, completely unaware of the lurking dangers in the city.