Chapter 377: You’re Not Serious About Negotiating

Chapter 377: You’re Not Serious About Negotiating

Lin Nuo felt uneasy.

The Heart of Water Spirit? What does that have to do with Helong Hall?

Right? What connection could there possibly be?

Absolutely none!

Lin Nuo asked, “So, you came here because of the Heart of Water Spirit?”

Qin Shili nodded, “Yes, the Heart of Water Spirit, you and another girl share it. After pondering for a while, it should be Mu Yiting, and just now you admitted it, she did too.”

Lin Nuo: “…”

Damn it, I didn’t admit anything about the Heart of Water Spirit!

And Mu Yiting was just messing around; her admission means nothing.

How did the matter of the Heart of Water Spirit get exposed?

Only four people know about it.

Himself and Su Kexin, plus two souls—oh no, those are remnants, not even people.

Could it be that the two remnants ran into Qin Shili before registering at the underworld and decided to spill everything to her?

That makes no sense. These remnants have been lying in wait for a hundred years; there’s no reason for them to tell Qin Shili anything. Besides, she’s not a ghost catcher.

Was it Su Kexin who leaked the information?

Impossible! If she had said anything, Qin Shili would have known who the other holder of the Ice Spirit Heart was long ago, instead of mistakenly thinking it was Mu Yiting.

So who could it be?

Oh, wait! There’s something non-human involved.

Though it’s a cat, it’s more loyal than a dog.

The Spirit Cat named Dao Yuan.

But this Spirit Cat, as loyal as a dog, doesn’t interfere in others’ affairs, just lounging around in Zhi Shu Ge, enjoying its cat life.

Moreover, it has always known the existence of the two hundred-year-old remnants, yet never disclosed their details or whereabouts, and Xuanyun Sect has no record of them.

So why would it suddenly inform an unconnected Qin Shili about this? That’s a stretch!

No matter who told her, it’s already too late.

Qin Shili knows there’s something going on, but she doesn’t know who the other girl holding the Heart of Water Spirit is.

To be honest, he doesn’t want to tell Qin Shili that the other girl is Su Kexin.

It’s not that he cares about what Qin Shili thinks; why should he?

He mainly feels embarrassed.

What kind of major villain has to share the Heart of Water Spirit with the protagonist to save the world? Isn’t that just mortifying on a grand scale?

Regarding Qin Shili’s assumption, Lin Nuo directly countered: “It’s not her; we’re not talking about the same thing.”

“Not the same thing? Then what were you saying?”

“I was just saying we should go undercover together.”

“I knew about that; what’s there to admit? Is there something else?”

Lin Nuo remained nonchalant: “I hid her information and didn’t report it to you because I have a big plan, and the fewer people who know, the better. So I kept it from you. When you spoke earlier, I thought that was what you meant. Since it’s a misunderstanding, let’s drop it; we can each go about our business.”

Lin Nuo casually waved his hand, about to leave, but Qin Shili grabbed him firmly.

She coldly said, “Don’t think you can slip away. The main reason I’m looking for you today is the Heart of Water Spirit. Even if we weren’t getting to the point just now, we still need to talk about it!”

This Qin gal really isn’t easy to deceive.

He wanted to chat and then vanish while she was still processing, but that tactic has no effect on the sharp-minded Qin Shili.

It seems she’s determined to get to the bottom of it.

As a competent villain, he knows he can’t keep this from her, especially since Su Kexin is her martial sister, and that girl’s always running her mouth. She might spill the beans in an hour or two.

So it’s better for him to spill it himself.

But surely he needs to know how she found out about the Heart of Water Spirit first?

Lin Nuo asked, “One more question: who informed you about the Heart of Water Spirit, and why do you think there’s another girl involved?”

“You don’t need to know that.”

“Then we’ve got nothing to discuss.”

Lin Nuo said, “I’m not going to let anyone easily gain information from me.”

“If it’s willing to tell me, I can’t be ungrateful and expose its information.”

“Well then, there’s no room for negotiation; being too demanding is a big no-no in any negotiation, my Second Martial Sister.”

Lin Nuo shook his finger, a hint of disdain in his tone.

With that level of sincerity, does she think she can negotiate with me, Lin Nuo?

“I can owe you a favor,” Qin Shili tried to bluff.

“Don’t give me that future favor nonsense. If you tell me why you know, I’ll tell you who the other person is.”

“You really don’t want to lose out, huh? Information for information.”

“Of course, you should know that by now.”

Qin Shili hesitated at Lin Nuo’s proposition.

After all, Dao Yuan the Spirit Cat is a respected senior she looks up to. It kindly revealed a secret and pointed her in the right direction. If she spills its business, it would lead to unnecessary trouble, which is simply inappropriate.

She said, “In any case, it’s Mu Yiting. You’ve been with her recently; who else could it be? Are you really going to betray her? No, that can’t be. She’s inherently demonic and bears a mission that doesn’t add up.”

“Alright, we’re done here. You lack negotiating sincerity, so there’s nothing more to discuss.”

Lin Nuo calmly interrupted the conversation. He started off in a passive position, then suddenly had a lightbulb moment and proposed an equal exchange—one piece of information for another. As a result, Qin Shili hesitated, and he flipped the tables, accusing her. Now she looked like the one in the wrong.

“Are you still trying to hide her?”

“Aren’t you hiding something too?” Lin Nuo shot back.

“That’s different! You’re hiding a woman, and I…”

Qin Shili trailed off, realizing she revealed too much by mentioning the cat.

She quickly changed her words, “It’s a senior, who prefers to keep a low profile and doesn’t meddle in worldly affairs. Now that they value me, they’re willing to inform me, but I can’t expose them.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Nuo thought, what a double standard! I, Lin Nuo, keep a low profile too! Haven’t I been praised as a great hero enough times?

“Then let’s act like nothing happened.”

Lin Nuo turned to leave, only to find Mu Yiting approaching.

Lin Nuo paused and questioned, “Didn’t I ask you to wait?”

“You two were talking for too long; I got worried you’d be in trouble. Sister Qin is too proud and forceful, thinking she can make you submit through intimidation and power. Unlike me.”

Mu Yiting leaned closer to Lin Nuo, wrapping her arm around his.

“I just feel sorry for you, Senior Brother~”

Upon hearing this, Lin Nuo thought if it weren’t for Mu Yiting, he would have kicked her off the mountain with a single leap. The aroma of tea was overwhelming!

Suddenly, a cold gust of wind swept by, and Lin Nuo felt a chilling aura.

Mu Yiting was provoking Qin Shili right in front of her. She wanted to hold back, but her spiritual energy leaked out, bringing with it a blast of cold wind.

“Sorry, my recent training hasn’t been going well. Sometimes I can’t control my energy.”

Qin Shili replied coldly, “Junior Brother, Master is looking for you. You must return now. Come on.”

With that, Qin Shili forcibly pulled Lin Nuo away from Mu Yiting, who wasn’t willing to back down and pulled back with equal force.

Once again, Lin Nuo found himself being tugged wildly between them like a human meat thread.