Chapter 375: Why Are You Hiding It From Me?

Chapter 375: Why Are You Hiding It From Me?

Lin Nuo fished out a mechanism spirit tool from under the bed, totally forgotten how to use it; he was munching on a cake while trying to figure it out, strolling down the forest path like any ordinary cultivator.

And then, he bumped into Mu Yiting.

Not just bumping into her—she yanked him back just as he was about to crack the mechanism, throwing off his focus with her shout of, “Why are you ignoring me?!”

Now, Mu Yiting was the popular female cultivator from the Xuanyun Sect, so when she suddenly grabbed Lin Nuo and yelled, it naturally drew the attention of the surrounding cultivators.

They began to whisper, discussing the pair of them.

Mu Yiting was having none of it; she asked Lin Nuo again, “Why are you ignoring me?”

“I’m ignoring you?” Lin Nuo replied, somewhat puzzled.

“You didn’t respond when I greeted you. I mean, you were just staring down at your stuff!”

“Did you say my name?”

“Well, I didn’t…”

Suddenly, Mu Yiting lost her confidence. True, she’d been greeting people left and right, it had become a bit tiresome, and she certainly hadn’t addressed everyone by name.

Lin Nuo coldly replied, “Well, I’m off then.”

With that, he turned and quickened his pace.

Between Helong Hall and the Xuanyun Sect, his attitude toward Mu Yiting was truly like night and day. After flattering her for so long at Helong Hall, when he returned to the Xuanyun Sect, he wasn’t going to give her any warm looks; indifference was the order of the day.

Mu Yiting, having finally encountered him, wasn’t about to let him escape so easily. She dashed after him, even using spirit technique to speed up, with the two rapidly weaving through the thicket.

“Lin Nuo, why are you running?” Mu Yiting shouted.

“Why are you chasing?”

“I just wanted to chat!”

“But what about the cold water?”

“Ah, I forgot to bring it…”

“Give you half an hour, the usual spot, bring ten bottles.”

Lin Nuo hadn’t even broken a sweat running; he kept his pace steady to maintain a suitable distance and exchanged a few words before suddenly darting away with a whoosh.

When it came to escaping, he was at a master level.

“That guy Lin Nuo, seriously.”

Once Mu Yiting realized Lin Nuo had vanished, she decided to stop her pursuit. Chasing after a top-notch spirit root expert like him was truly a display of futility.

But the cold water, and the usual spot.

She quickly went to prepare, a bit tight on time but should be doable for ten bottles in half an hour.

Half an hour later…

Tianling Mountain was vast, with areas rarely visited by others. Back on the mountain’s back peak, there was a small stream alongside a big rock—the ‘usual spot’ Lin Nuo mentioned.

Also, the place for roasting pigeons.

She had chosen that spot initially to release spirit pigeons, only to have Lin Nuo shoot them down and turn them into a tasty treat.

Later, Mu Yiting offered up the spirit pigeons, but it still didn’t stop Lin Nuo’s misdeeds.

So frustrating.

At this moment, Mu Yiting strode towards the small stream with a large bag in each hand, filled with enough cold water, while Lin Nuo settled against the rock, munching on a Meat Floss Cake.

“Right on time.”

Lin Nuo stood up from the rock, seeing Mu Yiting carrying two heavy bags of cold water, visibly pleased.

After devouring the Meat Floss Cake, he needed to replenish the cold water—it was a perfect match for a happy life.

“Twelve bottles, I made you two extra. How about that? I treat you well, huh?”

“Not bad.”

Lin Nuo pulled out a bottle of cold water and chugged it down.

Ah, so refreshing, so cool.

This was a health drink, good for frequent consumption—a real treasure of the world.

As for Mu Yiting, she was the treasure of the world herself.

“You’ve been at the Xuanyun Sect all this time?” Lin Nuo asked.

“Ah? You didn’t know where I was?” Mu Yiting shot back.

“I wasn’t following you, how would I know?”

“Oh, not following me.”

She chuckled, recalling how they had spent at least eight of the last ten days together. He claimed he wasn’t following, but whatever—she knew it was him, that was enough.

“I’ve been back for a day, and you just returned? Slow much?” Mu Yiting complained.

“Fast men are no good.”

“Is that so? Then shouldn’t you take it slow with me in bed? I don’t ask for much, just stay a day.”

“I’m afraid you can’t handle it.”

“Really? Who’s struggling, you or me? You could give it a try and see who can handle it better.”

Mu Yiting teased, knowing if Lin Nuo agreed, she could definitely keep him in bed for days with all sorts of positions.

“Aren’t you a bit thirsty?” Lin Nuo inquired.

“Yeah, so are you going to quench it for me?” Mu Yiting smiled mischievously.

“I’m not your tool for release.”

“I never saw you as one. I’m just asking you; if you’re up for it, I’m ready. My body’s clean and waiting for you.”

“Let’s just plan for another time.”

Lin Nuo interrupted her, knowing that women would only distract him from his villainous endeavors. Talks about bed could wait until after his grand plan succeeded.

Still, Lin Nuo maintained the same tone with Mu Yiting as they casually exchanged rather risqué topics, as if it were nothing.

After downing two bottles of cold water, he exhaled contently.

“Honestly, your cold water just keeps getting better.” Lin Nuo remarked.

“I’m getting better too; why don’t you try me?”

“Too taxing on the body.”

“Is it? More like you can’t handle it. Downing that much cold water didn’t help, huh?”

“Does your cold water have some kind of… enhancement?”

“The old stuff didn’t, but the recent batches do. I added special herbs, so it’s a boost! Can’t you feel it?” Mu Yiting asked suggestively.

“I’ve never sought release with a woman.”

“Then come find me.”

“Later.”

“Not free now? The wild outdoors can actually be quite exciting.”

“You have quite the taste.” Lin Nuo replied, “How’s it been at Helong Hall?”

“Great! I just recruited a really useful subordinate named Ni Daye, he’s handsome and capable, claimed he would risk it all for me, even said he would come marry me one day.”

Lin Nuo paused a moment, thinking, “Seriously? You really know how to twist the truth. Did I ever say that? You might as well say he’d come riding a rainbow to marry you.”

He replied blandly, “Well, I wish you happiness and a long life together.”

“Really? You genuinely wish for our long and happy union?”

“Absolutely.”

“Oh, okay, I’ll remember that.”

Mu Yiting giggled, realizing Lin Nuo wasn’t being upfront. Couldn’t he just say it outright instead of dancing around it?

Ah well, knowing his feelings was enough.

This could be seen as a confession of his true feelings; she noted it down for when Helong Hall’s power rose triumphant and she’d welcome him in, becoming the ultimate couple.

She looked forward to that day.

Suddenly, Lin Nuo felt a chill—now that was a bad omen.

Huh?

This kind of thing wasn’t happening for the first time.

A cold wind—ha, it was that woman’s presence.

He turned to see the direction of the cold breeze.

Sure enough, she’d arrived.

“It’s her alright.”

Qin Shili appeared, her voice icy as she demanded, “Answer me, Lin Nuo, why are you hiding it from me?”