Chapter 490: I Am Ashamed of My Inferiority

Chapter 490: I Am Ashamed of My Inferiority

Three consecutive dreams, unbroken in between, Lin Nuo had never experienced anything like it in his life.

But these three dreams were outrageous, all revolving around the cliché of heroes saving beautiful maidens.

As the saying goes, “What one thinks during the day, one dreams of at night,” but this was unreasonable when it came to him.

Logically, there should have been cute girls involved, with the plot somehow related to food.

For instance, he could rescue a Meat Floss Cake, and it would turn into a girl, they’d get intimate, and he could munch on her for days and nights without a care.

And what about Ke Huan Shui? If she turned into a girl, he could just kiss her anytime and do so for a lifetime.

He thought about researching a technique that could transform Meat Floss Cakes and Ke Huan Shui into girls, also roasting pigeons and similar delicacies—he could build a harem and, when the time comes to seize control of the world, embrace them by the left and right. Wouldn’t that be bliss?

This was a dream. If he spoke of it, surely someone would mock him, saying that dreams contain everything and he should just “wash it and sleep.”

But he had dreamed of it, and there was nothing there. Instead, out popped those three little girls, being both celestial and demonic, and then a fusion of both. Am I Ultraman now, capable of transformation?

Lin Nuo pondered whether his brain was messed up, maybe due to long-term mental stress. He decided to settle down and meditate.

He sat cross-legged on his bed, closed his eyes, and regulated his breathing to calm himself a little.

As an excellent villain, one should possess outstanding self-regulation abilities. No matter what irritating matters arose, one should meditate, adjusting one’s mindset and emotions.

Alright, he quickly calmed down and wiped this matter from his mind.

“I’m a bit hungry.”

After a session of meditation, his stomach growled.

In the late night, with no one around, he could occasionally hear wolf howls coming from the forest.

“Let’s catch something wild and roast it.”

With excitement, Lin Nuo set off, gathering barbecue sauce and other supplies as he ran out.

…

In the late night, a large number of fierce beasts emerged at the edge of Tianyuan Domain, extending their claws toward the resting people, cultivators, and Taoists.

Because of the actions of the three in the center of Tianlin, most of the people were already entangled in those malicious words, encountering terrible scenes in their dreams. Coupled with the devil’s rhetoric, their mental state exploded; they either became reclusive or carried heavy hearts, their spirits depleted, gradually losing their fighting ability.

Those who had entered Tianlin before had some strength, but they had fallen victim to the spells. Some remained trapped in their dreams, unable to awaken. Even if they were conscious, they found it difficult to resist the fierce beasts.

These fierce beasts slaughtered the cultivators and Taoists, and their spiritual power transformed into energy clusters that floated away toward the center of Tianlin.

That night, cries of distress echoed throughout the town, as the fierce beasts invaded recklessly.

However, this massive invasion disaster was soon suppressed.

As capable disciples of the Xuanyun Sect, Liu Shuqin and Qin Shili had completely dispelled the spells, free from the hauntings of malicious words and nightmares, fully powered for battle.

These fierce beasts weren’t even at the level of celestial beings; they could only kill a few cultivators and Taoists through the use of spells, diminishing their fighting strength and turning them into cannon fodder.

But in the face of attacks from two high-level female cultivators, these fierce beasts were nothing but a joke, easily wiped out.

After dealing with all the fierce beasts, the two returned and met on the street.

They observed each other, not the least bit aware that the other showed any signs of mental destruction from the spells, even in the dead of night, both appeared bright-eyed and full of energy.

Liu Shuqin gently saluted Qin Shili, her tone soft as she spoke:

“Shi Li, your strength is formidable; dealing with these fierce beasts is a piece of cake. The strange spells in Tianlin can disrupt one’s mental state, but you have excelled in mental training, so they pose no trouble for you.”

“You flatter me. This spell is powerful; I alone could not withstand it, but I had high-level assistance. As for you, you’ve always been practicing diligently by yourself, and I believe you handled it purely on your own strength. I feel ashamed by comparison.”

Qin Shili had always been proud and rarely showed humility, yet now she expressed her inferiority to Liu Shuqin.

It seemed like modesty, yet it was a subtle way to brag.

She credited Lin Nuo’s help for her success but claimed to feel weak. In truth, Liu Shuqin’s abilities exceeded hers, essentially mocking Liu Shuqin for being alone and relying solely on herself.

Liu Shuqin would not accept this flattery and quickly responded with modesty:

“Not at all. Everyone knows you possess high comprehension and formidable strength, so your personal power must exceed mine. Hence, you are being modest; you handled it based purely on your strength, not with help from high-level beings. As for me, a weakling, without high-level assistance, how could I crack the spell? I am ashamed by comparison.”

Liu Shuqin smiled and responded, again downplaying her abilities while subtly implying that she had Lin Nuo’s assistance, whereas she did not.

After all, someone like Qin Shili, cold and merciless, showed her extraordinary capabilities during mental training, with an unbreakable mindset. Surely, she broke the spell on her own.

Meanwhile, Liu Shuqin, who needed help—namely from Lin Nuo—was indeed grateful for his assistance.

Now both of them believed that Lin Nuo had entered their minds to save them; otherwise, with the strength of that spell, they would have surely collapsed in their dreams.

This wasn’t coincidental; it was evident that Lin Nuo had consciously done so, and if it were him, anything was possible.

Naturally, they were oblivious to each other’s dreams, much less aware of Lin Nuo in the dreams. That celestial and demonic fusion state had only lingered in their minds.

Qin Shili: “I am ashamed by comparison; you slightly outshine me.”

Liu Shuqin: “I am ashamed by comparison.”

The two kept exchanging humble phrases, being exceedingly polite, unlike their usual competitive banter.

After a lengthy exchange of humility without any resolution, they abruptly changed the subject.

Qin Shili said:

“Senior Martial Sister, you should head back first. After all, the younger disciples in the sect need looking after, and there are others affected by the spells. You possess medical skills; you can help stabilize their emotions.”

“And what will you do, Shi Li?”

“The fierce beasts may continue to approach; I will patrol to protect this area.”

With that, Qin Shili didn’t wait for Liu Shuqin’s response and swiftly turned to leave, quickly disappearing into the darkness.

Liu Shuqin had no choice but to return as well. After all, her medical skills could indeed calm the mind, but it was only assistance; their success ultimately depended on themselves.

Liu Shuqin noticed that Elder Yuan appeared quite haggard, looking a bit worn out, unlike her own radiant appearance.

Now she increasingly appreciated Lin Nuo’s exceptional talents; even Elder Yuan was weary from the effects of the spell, yet Lin Nuo had been able to enter her dreams to save her. The disparity was stark.

The more she thought about it, the more she admired him.

…

Meanwhile, in the center of Tianlin, the three spellcasters looked slightly dazed, their brows furrowed.

They glanced at each other in silence.

A complete wipeout—this was utterly embarrassing!