Chapter 397: They Don’t Look Like Dao Companions

Chapter 397: They Don’t Look Like Dao Companions

Xia Hanmo awkwardly steered the conversation towards the sensitive topic of Lin Nuo’s marriage.

Lin Nuo’s public profile stated: Single and unavailable for flirting.

As a result, Xia Hanmo, feeling indignant for Ruo’er, outright revealed their situation—specifically, Lin Nuo’s earlier intention to have Ruo’er as his partner.

Back then, he had used Ruo’er as a shield to save himself from his mother’s relentless nagging about marriage. Ruo’er willingly agreed to play along, helping him deal with Xia Hanmo by chatting with his mother, allowing him to sneak off for a stroll.

Lin Nuo had told Xia Hanmo not to mention this to anyone until it became a reality.

But here was Xia Hanmo, in a fit of anger, spilling the beans right in front of Su Kexin.

Su Kexin’s eyes dimmed, void of color, plunging her into utter despair.

She learned that he was getting married, but the bride was not her.

The bride was his maid.

She was from the same sect, spending every day together, sharing laughs. She had grown stronger because of Lin Nuo, and he frequently cared for her, guiding her whenever she felt lost.

Moreover, they possessed the treasures that every Dao couple desired—the Phoenix Twin Swords and the Heart of the Water Spirit. They were truly the envy of others.

She had been working hard, striving to match him. In terms of status, there might have been a gap, but she thought that as long as she became stronger, she could be worthy of him.

Her senior brother had also mentioned he had no plans to marry yet, as the most capable cultivator of Xuanyun Sect should carry the world’s concerns above anything else. This gave her ample time to improve herself to be worthy of him.

Yet the reality hit hard—he had an unwed fiancée, Ruo’er.

To be fair, Ruo’er had been by his side the longest. Could it be that feelings had developed over time? Had her senior brother’s feelings evolved into romantic love?

Lin Nuo felt utterly awkward. What was this? Should he announce it with a trumpet to the whole village?

“I told you not to spread this around,” Lin Nuo said to Xia Hanmo.

“What’s so shameful about it? Plus, Miss Su is your junior sister; she should know about this,” Xia Hanmo retorted.

“What do you mean she should know?” That felt like pouring salt on her wounds!

Did she not realize how shocking this was for her?

“Have you told anyone else?” Lin Nuo asked.

“No, just this once. Nuo’er, why do I feel like you’re trying to hide this? You’re such a good kid; what’s there to hide?”

When Xia Hanmo mentioned Lin Nuo’s ‘wife,’ Ruo’er’s little face blushed, even though she knew it was all a facade. Just hearing it made it feel real.

Currently, it was fake, but who knows what the future holds? Maybe if she became an immortal, she could cultivate side by side with the young master and become a pair of envied heroes.

“Don’t spread what’s uncertain. Things should remain as they are, without any special treatment, to avoid chaos.”

Lin Nuo continued to emphasize. However, Xia Hanmo still felt sorry for Ruo’er—this girl had been dangling in front of them!

“Madam, Madam, the young master has principles and knows what he’s doing. We just need to listen to him~”

Ruo’er quickly grabbed Xia Hanmo’s hand, singing Lin Nuo’s praises. Being a professional maid, she knew the importance of maintaining harmony in the household.

“Senior, senior brother, is this… really…?”

At this moment, Su Kexin’s gaze was lifeless, her words trembling.

They were already discussing it, so it must be true, but she still hoped Lin Nuo would affirm it himself. Perhaps he would directly say, “Yes, so don’t bother me,” which would hurt a lot, but it would be better to just face it all at once.

Lin Nuo glanced at Su Kexin, thinking if she believed he truly had a betrothal with Ruo’er, her gossiping nature would likely cause the entire Xuanyun Sect to know, and then it would spread like wildfire.

This could lead to numerous problems, and given his current notorious hero status, it would invite all sorts of trouble.

Aiming for a leisurely life meant staying out of troublesome affairs.

But saying it was fake in front of his mother would be tricky.

Lin Nuo calmly replied, “I have no plans to marry yet; this is merely a possibility. Ruo’er could possibly join the Lin family. The future is uncertain; she’s just one of the possibilities.”

“Then senior brother, you’re not engaged yet?”

“Not at all; it’s merely a possibility.”

“I don’t quite understand…”

“Unengaged but could potentially be; she meets the criteria, and certainly, I feel quite at ease around her.”

Lin Nuo continued with utmost seriousness, while Su Kexin seemed to grasp something.

In essence, without an engagement, there was still hope. Moreover, since her senior brother said it was merely a possibility, it was normal that after spending time with Ruo’er, he had grown accustomed to her lifestyle.

However, seeing how Lin Nuo treated Ruo’er didn’t feel especially affectionate like a Dao couple—a lot more like a master and a servant instead.

Hey, this didn’t look like a Dao couple at all! Perhaps Lin Nuo himself didn’t understand what true Dao companions were supposed to be like. He simply thought Ruo’er provided ample daily assistance, so she fit the criteria of being his wife.

Or did his mother want Ruo’er and yearn for Lin Nuo to marry her?

In any case, Lin Nuo and Ruo’er did not look like they were heading towards marriage, with her denying their relationship.

But this made Su Kexin more attentive. Earlier, she thought Ruo’er was merely a maid with a lowly background, far removed from Lin Nuo. Yet, here she was, possessing qualities that made Lin Nuo see her as a potential wife.

This showed Lin Nuo didn’t care much for family status; he valued compatibility. Also, given the previous rift with his family, it seemed he was now free from the family constraints.

Indeed, someone as spirited and grand as Lin Nuo wouldn’t be bound by family. His choices would surely differ from those of the typical rich heirs.

In short, being unengaged meant there was still hope for her.

“Let’s not talk about this anymore; let’s go to the temple, okay?”

Lin Nuo quickly cut off the topic. A big villain like him, filled with grand aspirations, shouldn’t be discussing matters of love all day.

What was there to talk about? Meat Floss Cake was way more interesting.

If he had to settle down, it would just be someone he could get along with.

He had to admit, though, he genuinely didn’t feel any discomfort around Ruo’er; she listened to him, which was what they considered getting along.

Moreover, he also knew what she looked like as an adult—the extraordinary, enchanting fox spirit, graceful and possessing unmatched beauty.

Just wondering if she had changed after falling into demonic corruption.

At that moment, the sea’s spiritual energy field began to fluctuate, which had attracted the court’s attention long ago.