Chapter 467: I’m Sleeping Here

Chapter 467: I’m Sleeping Here

This was an unprecedented event for Qin Shili.

Lin Nuo actually initiated a hug with her! If this had happened before, it would have been totally impossible. Even when she tried to hug him multiple times, he always found a way to resist and escape.

But now, he took the initiative?

Incredible.

The hug wasn’t very tight—probably just the kind of embrace you would share with a slightly better friend.

“Is something wrong with you?” Qin Shili asked.

“Maybe. Do you mind?”

“I definitely don’t mind.”

With that, Qin Shili also opened her arms and gently embraced him.

In the dark woods, the moonlight seemed to intentionally pour down on them. Qin Shili’s silver hair floated in the wind, shimmering like the moonlight, dazzling and radiant.

“I remember you often rejected me before; how come you’re hugging me now? You’re really interesting.”

“Past is past; present is present.”

“If you’re really interesting, then practice the Harmony Technique with me.”

“I’ve told you before, I’m weaker than you; I’d just get devoured by you.”

Qin Shili had a slender figure, and Lin Nuo could easily wrap one arm around her tiny waist, feeling her soft curves against him.

With this hug, his emotions settled a bit.

He didn’t know why exactly, but he just wanted to embrace her, and so he did.

After a moment, he finally relaxed his hold.

But Qin Shili didn’t let go; she wrapped her hands around his neck and gazed at him intently.

“I need to head back,” Lin Nuo said.

“Going back to accompany your young master?”

“Not really; I’ve been away for a while and should return. We’ll stay in touch.”

“I don’t know what’s gotten into you, but since you hugged me, why not add another item? It wouldn’t be inappropriate, right?”

Qin Shili’s delicate fingers traced Lin Nuo’s face, bringing a cool sensation, and her finger lingered at the corner of his lips.

“I want more. Can you take the initiative?”

“Sure.”

Then Lin Nuo took her hand and directly kissed her red lips. He could clearly feel her lips were cold, but it was utterly enjoyable instead of being unwelcome.

The evening breeze blew, the moonlight shone, and the two shared a blissful moment.

…

Late at night, Helong Hall.

Lin Nuo cautiously returned from outside, adeptly avoiding the watchful eyes of Helong Hall, before reaching his quarters and heading to the bathhouse for a shower.

After bathing, he returned to his room. He felt calm, recalling the scene where he had actively embraced and kissed Qin Shili earlier.

“What was I doing…”

Lin Nuo covered his forehead, lost in thought, unable to comprehend his actions at that moment.

No matter how beautiful Qin Shili was or how great her figure was, he might hug her, but he wouldn’t take the initiative to kiss her.

As an excellent villain, he should know the dangers posed by seduction.

He knew the waters were deep but believed he could navigate them.

Yet the outcome was…

“Why did this happen? Am I under some spell?”

He didn’t understand. There was no one nearby casting spells; how could there be any sorcery?

Could it be that Right and Demon Technique?

Unscientific. As the books said, there was no record of this, and they hadn’t even gotten past the first step. Could it really affect his senses?

No way; he must have been frozen silly at that moment.

To distract himself, he thought of finding something else to do.

Like eating Meat Floss Cake, drinking cold water, or reading some ridiculous folk literature.

But even after trying, Qin Shili’s image kept popping up in his head.

It seemed he’d have to go fishing at her pond tomorrow.

Oh no, tomorrow he had to go out.

“Young Master Ni, are you there?”

At that moment, a familiar female voice called from outside the door. It was Mu Yiting.

Lin Nuo quickly slapped himself to snap back to reality and hurried to open the door.

“Young Master.”

Lin Nuo opened the door and politely welcomed her,

“Young Master, it’s so late; is there something wrong?”

“No, I couldn’t sleep and just heard you returned from outside, so I came to check on you. How about you? Out so late, was it for something?”

“Just a bit of patrol; I didn’t find anything, so I came back.”

“Oh, you need to take care of yourself. For patrolling, it’s fine to let your subordinates handle it. You should get some rest early; after all, you are the brain of Helong Hall. What would happen if something went wrong?”

“No, a small patrol like this is no trouble. I’ve said before that I’d go through fire and water for you, Young Master; doing this little bit is completely in my wheelhouse.”

Lin Nuo seized the opportunity to emphasize his loyalty, repeating “go through fire and water” daily. If Helong Hall ever really collapsed, he’d be out the door in no time.

So hypocritical.

“Well, that’s true, but I still worry about you. You’re off to the Tianyuan Domain for a task, yet still patrolling. Even the strongest will get tired. I command you to rest well; you mustn’t over-exert yourself.”

Mu Yiting gently patted Lin Nuo’s hand, speaking softly.

To be honest, Lin Nuo wasn’t that familiar with Mu Yiting, and given that he depended on Helong Hall, being cared for by the beautiful young superior was certainly moving. He might even end up becoming her loyal follower, genuinely going through fire and water for her.

But no, he wasn’t truly loyal to Helong Hall, nor was she genuinely concerned about him. It was just a performance.

“Yeah, I’ll be careful. Thanks, Young Master.”

“What do you want to eat? Tell the kitchen; they’ll make it for you. If you want cold water, I’ll get you as much as you need. And how do you find your current living situation? If you can’t sleep, just come sleep in my place.”

“Sure, thanks, Young Master. Huh? In your place?”

“Yes.”

“Young Master, isn’t that a bit inappropriate?”

Lin Nuo was slightly startled; how was that appropriate? It was absolutely outrageous.

Was the master suggesting to sleep with her male subordinate? Was this a hidden rule?

No, no, perhaps it was just her way of speaking.

“There’s nothing inappropriate. With your skills, it’s only a matter of time.”

Mu Yiting said, and the more Lin Nuo heard, the more he felt it was absurd. Did that mean she thought he had the ability to sleep with her eventually?

He had the skills, but whether he could actually do it was another story.

“Young Master, you’re joking. I certainly don’t have that kind of ability. But Young Master, it’s getting late. I think it’s time for me to rest too; I’m sorry I can’t keep you company. Please head back.”

“Alright, but Ni Gongzi, I’m restless and can’t sleep.”

“Young Master, I think you’ve been overworking yourself, causing mental strain. I suggest you find a doctor to prescribe some calming medicine and take your mind off work.”

“I’ve taken some, but still restless. Just being with you makes me feel much more at ease. Why don’t I sleep here tonight? It would make me feel secure.”

“Ah? Young Master, this…”

“Let’s settle it this way; your bed is pretty spacious. If you mind, we can set a division; I’ll take three parts, and you take seven.”

“Young Master, this isn’t good…”

“There’s nothing wrong with it. You’ve fought Xu Hu and Shi Kui for me, so I naturally won’t treat you poorly. I’m not competent myself, so I hope you’ll teach me more in the future.”

With that, Mu Yiting walked over to Lin Nuo’s bed, lifted the covers, and lay down.

“Ah, sleeping on this bed really puts my mind at ease.”

Lin Nuo: “…”

Wait, does the master often do this with her male subordinates? Is her private life really that messy?

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