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Chapter 288: Where is Master?

Chapter 288: Where is Master?

Mu Yiting felt quite surprised; after all, this was a matter concerning the disciples of the Refining Demon Sect, and Ling Meng had come herself.

Logically, for a small task like welcoming her, a subordinate would suffice, yet here she was in person.

Her presence undoubtedly indicated something important was at stake.

Mu Yiting recalled that Ling Meng and Lin Nuo had an irreconcilable grudge, but as far as personal disputes went, they had hardly any conflict.

It was purely a struggle between two forces.

Ling Meng had long considered herself the future leader of the Refining Demon Sect, a rising star, while Lin Nuo had recently achieved significant accomplishments, making him a promising figure from the righteous sect—it was inevitable they would clash in the future, and it would certainly be a fierce battle.

Adding to this were her master’s expectations of her and his disdain for Lin Nuo, which only stoked her anger toward him further.

Lin Nuo, indeed, was despicable; she dreamed of killing him day and night.

Faced with Ling Meng’s inquiry, Mu Yiting didn’t tell the truth and replied:

“It’s a friend of mine. I encountered danger in the city, and he saved me and brought me out.”

“Your friend, is it Wu Ying Ge?” Ling Meng probed.

“Not at all; Wu Ying Ge is your master! How could I have the fortune of knowing him?” Mu Yiting replied respectfully.

“Really?” Ling Meng sounded half-skeptical.

“Really.”

Mu Yiting wasn’t lying; she had not met Wu Ying Ge.

After all, she didn’t know that Lin Nuo was Wu Ying Ge.

Ling Meng thought perhaps she was being overly sensitive; after all, how could this down-and-out Mu Yiting possibly know her master?

Maybe it was just her longing for him, combined with the dark night that made her think the silhouette of that departing youth resembled her master—so embarrassing!

The last letter mentioned that Mu Yiting’s friend had met her master, but regarding that friend, Mu Yiting had only mentioned a name, which Ling Meng found unfamiliar.

One would expect someone who could meet her master to be quite famous, yet that name had never circulated.

But this was understandable; after all, someone of her master’s caliber didn’t exactly have widespread fame, and nobody from the Refining Demon Sect knew of him.

On the other hand, his name had spread through the righteous sect as the great hero of the Sacred Altar.

Of course, she knew her master had come to save her, not just to rescue the Sacred Altar; its survival meant nothing to him—what he cared about most was her.

Ah, but these were trivial matters.

Master, where are you? Why do you keep hiding? Come out and see your disciple; I miss you so much!

You promised to keep an eye on me, yet you haven’t shown your face for even a moment.

This observation is so covert, so covert that it makes me grit my teeth!

Having missed him so much, each night she could only hug a pillow as a substitute for him to sleep, and that poor pillow was on the verge of being crushed.

Naturally, such infatuated behavior was something she could only display in private; in public, she maintained her noble and proud queenly demeanor.

Ling Meng spoke sternly:

“You got the items, yes?”

“I did.”

Mu Yiting then presented the items she acquired in the city. Ling Meng looked at them and seemed satisfied.

“Alright, as long as you follow the rules, the Refining Demon Sect will surely protect you. I also hope you do not harbor any thoughts of betrayal. I despise treachery above all; if you betray us, the consequences will be dire.”

Ling Meng cautioned Mu Yiting, who merely appeared respectful on the surface, but internally, she was reluctant to bend to the Refining Demon Sect—it was inevitable she would seek to establish her own force.

She firmly believed that as long as she was alive, she would surely be able to restore her power.

Ling Meng’s gaze returned to the city, where that distant youthful figure had already ridden in.

Ling Meng stated:

“I’ve heard that the Lin family is holding a grand celebration, and the Lin family members have returned. Lin Nuo is in the city, right?”

“Yes, he is in the city.”

Mu Yiting didn’t plan to hide this; after all, confirming Lin Nuo’s presence in the city was an easy task. She feared that lying would lose Ling Meng’s trust.

“How are the guards inside the city? Can we get in?” Ling Meng asked further.

“If you wish to enter, my suggestion is that you refrain from going. The guards inside are a minor issue; the city is facing a great disaster. The water source has been afflicted with the Blood Splitting Curse; many who drank it have already fallen ill.”

“Blood Splitting Curse, what’s that?” Ling Meng inquired, perplexed by the unfamiliar term.

“It’s a type of curse from blood magic. Those afflicted will have their skin split open and bleed. The guards at the city gates have already been affected and are collapsing; more will follow suit, and the city is headed for disaster.”

“When did it start? Do you know who cast the spell?”

“Just recently, but I can’t pinpoint the timing or the caster. In any case, the city may face destruction. The Lin family’s celebration has gathered a large crowd, and they will likely suffer.”

“There could be some grievances involved. Alright, let’s observe from nearby; once they’ve fought each other to exhaustion, we can then make our move.”

Ling Meng remembered her master’s counsel: watch the tiger fight from the mountain and pick up the spoils, minimizing consumption while maximizing reward.

Mu Yiting naturally followed Ling Meng’s orders. Truth be told, although Lin Nuo had let her go, she was still worried. If the people of the Refining Demon Sect truly took advantage of the chaos, she might even provide a tip-off to support Lin Nuo.

She could only offer what little help she could as a way to repay Lin Nuo.

……

Lin Nuo rode back to the city, where conditions continued to worsen.

More and more people were experiencing the effects of the Blood Splitting Curse; their skin split open, and blood flowed, leaving them in unbearable pain.

The streets were a scene of suffering, and the darkening city suddenly lit countless candles and lamps, with noisy cries echoing through the air.

In Lin Nuo’s eyes, this scene was the true prosperity of the city.

It felt like entering a world of doom, but for him, it was mere child’s play; it wasn’t even close to hellish.

The cries outside the manor were deafening, while inside, celebrations continued.

However, the festive atmosphere within the manor was shattered by shouts from the subordinates rushing in.

“Report, sir! Large numbers of citizens in the city are suffering from a strange illness; their skin is splitting and bleeding, collapsing to the ground. They urgently need your decision!”

Subordinate after subordinate relayed the alarming news, causing unease among those in the manor.

This strange illness came so suddenly, without a hint of warning, affecting so many citizens as if a calamity had befallen them.

“Stop shouting! What’s going on? Tell me one by one!”

Lin Yuan felt dazed; at the Lin family’s celebration, he had still been drinking merrily, and now this strange illness had come out of nowhere?

He quickly turned to the guests and said:

“Everyone please don’t panic; it’s just a minor issue; my subordinates are making a fuss. I’ll be back shortly; please, continue dining.”

Lin Yuan hurriedly led his people out to investigate. To say there was no panic would be a lie; this sudden incident was shocking; who could drink comfortably with such chaos?

As this unfolded, Xia Hanmo grew increasingly anxious, for her son Lin Nuo had just gone out not long ago, claiming he was taking a stroll.

Li Ruo’er quickly approached to comfort her:

“Madam, it’s fine; Young Master knows about this situation and has gone out to resolve it~ Don’t worry, Young Master will definitely handle it~”

The Villain Doesn’t Want to Get Entangled with Beautiful Girls After Rebirth

The Villain Doesn’t Want to Get Entangled with Beautiful Girls After Rebirth

反派再生后不想跟美少女纠缠
Score 7
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Native Language: Chinese
Lin Nuo, a world-destroying villain, is killed by his junior sister, the protagonist, and is reborn five years in the past. What should a reborn villain do? Suck up to the protagonist? No! Kill her before she rises to power! He devises every possible plan to kill her, but something feels off. Why did he end up eliminating other villains instead, while the protagonist not only survived but advanced even faster—and her affection for him skyrocketed? Why does everyone now see him as a righteous hero? Why are more and more girls falling for him? Why did he suddenly develop a body that enhances cultivation and get dragged into dual cultivation by the protagonist?! Why does every attempt to do something evil only push him further down the path of righteousness? “Just give me one more chance—I really want to be a bad guy!”

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