Chapter 39. He’s Helping You

Chapter 39. He’s Helping You

“Ah?”

Su Kexin was quite surprised. In Xuanyun Sect, talking about changes in Demon Qi was one thing; bringing demonic creatures or artifacts inside was another. Even a jade pendant with Demon Qi was forbidden.

Now the old doctor claimed that her jade pendant contained Demon Qi, which made it hard for her to believe.

“Master Guo, you must be mistaken! How could my jade pendant possibly have Demon Qi?” Su Kexin found it hard to accept.

“I cannot be wrong. My spirit-sensing device has indeed separated the Demon Qi from your jade pendant. The remaining amount is very small and difficult to detect. Even if there was a larger amount, it wouldn’t be obvious; this is intentionally concealed within the jade pendant. Child, has this jade pendant ever been given to anyone?”

“Well, I gave it to my senior brother Lin Nuo before, but after one night he said it didn’t suit him and returned it to me.”

“Then when did you first experience the excessive righteous spiritual energy reaction in your body?”

“Probably when I went out to Wind Sea Forest for trials. That’s when I started feeling it after being defeated and fainting.”

“When did you give the jade pendant to your senior brother?” the old doctor continued to ask.

“About half a day after I woke up from my fainting. That’s when my senior brother returned.”

“In that case…”

The old doctor contemplated for a moment, looking around, then immediately went to close the doors and windows.

Talking about changes in Demon Qi within Xuanyun Sect was not something to take lightly. He closed the doors and windows to prevent outsiders from overhearing.

“Child, it’s very likely that the Demon Qi in this jade pendant was injected by your senior brother. If that’s true, then there are two possibilities. One, he wants to harm you. Two, he wants to help you.”

“Ah? My senior brother has no reason to harm me. He has always been helping me…”

“Indeed, I have heard about his deeds. If he wanted to harm you, he wouldn’t have rescued you. Then it must be the second possibility; he wants to help you. He noticed that your excessive positive energy would harm your spiritual roots and meridians, so he injected the Demon Qi into your jade pendant for you to wear, using the Demon Qi in the pendant to neutralize your positive energy. Fortunately, the Demon Qi in the pendant has already neutralized your positive energy; otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.”

The old doctor spoke seriously, indicating the gravity of the situation.

“However, he is quite reckless to conceal Demon Qi in a jade pendant. You know, Xuanyun Sect has strict regulations against any contamination by Demon Qi. If discovered, it would lead to severe punishment.”

“I urge Master Guo not to tell the Sect Leader and the others! My senior brother only meant to help me! If this is investigated, I’d rather bear the consequences alone!”

Su Kexin panicked and bowed, pleading earnestly.

“I wouldn’t do that. I’m not unreasonable. We are healers who save lives. His risking himself to help you is commendable. I will keep this a secret; the remaining Demon Qi has been separated, and your positive energy has been harmonized. Let’s not pursue this matter any further.”

“Thank you, Master Guo, thank you!”

“It’s nothing, just a little effort. But that Lin Nuo is indeed incredible. To inject Demon Qi into a jade pendant requires a special spirit tool and a high level of skill, or else your pendant could be destroyed or leak.”

“My senior brother is indeed an amazing person. He used to be an inconspicuous little cultivator in Xuanyun Sect, but ever since he went out on trials, he has shown remarkable strength, and everyone has started to see him in a new light.”

Su Kexin said proudly, getting enthusiastic every time she talked about Lin Nuo’s strengths, as if she could go on for a day without getting tired.

“I genuinely wish I could have a chat with him in person.” The old doctor stroked his beard, chuckling, “I can tell he cares about you. Just the fact that he took the risk of being punished to help you shows he’s someone you can rely on and trust.”

“Mm…”

Su Kexin’s cheeks involuntarily flushed with a hint of red.

Indeed, her senior brother is someone worthy of reliance and trust.

Thinking back to last time, he really was hinting at her, as her senior brother never said things outright but always expressed his feelings through actions.

Her senior brother is so silly. If I were too foolish to notice, wouldn’t that mean his feelings were wasted?

But it’s heartwarming; a senior brother who quietly gives so selflessly is genuinely endearing.

Being his junior sister is such a fortune.

But she wasn’t content with just being a junior sister…

…

As night fell, the cold wind blew across Tianling Mountain.

In Han Fairy’s estate, at the spiritual spring.

“Ah, this feels so good~”

Amidst the rising white mist, a young man was leisurely soaking in the warm spiritual spring water.

“This really is a great place. Seems even Han Fairy’s estate has its good stuff?”

Lin Nuo felt as if he was in heaven, completely relaxed and too lazy to move.

Looks like being appreciated as a noble hero has its benefits, like free access to the spiritual spring. Enjoying it all by himself was just too great.

However, he wouldn’t give up on being the big villain just for this little favor; his villainous resolve was unshakeable.

As for why he was soaking in this spring…

After being the big villain for a few years, isn’t it okay to enjoy life a bit?

“Where’s Ruo’er? I’m waiting for her to come and give me a back rub.”

With Han Fairy out, Lin Nuo gave Ruo’er the key directly, letting her come over and soak as well, hoping she’d give him a back rub. After all, considering they had already shared experiences, there was nothing to be shy about.

“I’m feeling a bit dizzy from soaking.”

Lin Nuo quickly got out of the spring, grabbed a small stool, placed it under a small waterfall, then poured some shampoo on his head, scratching and lathering until his head was covered in foam.

[Pat, pat, pat]

Sounds like little feet coming closer; someone was approaching.