Chapter 538: Young Master Has Arrived~

Chapter 538: Young Master Has Arrived~

The rebel army mysteriously retreated, and things were once again against Lin Nuo’s wishes.

“Why say ‘again’?”

In any case, it was still a rather ridiculous situation.

This could totally work; he might as well become a military strategist, transforming into a Zhuge Liang, concocting brilliant strategies to conquer the world.

Of course, that was just talk—actually becoming a military strategist would probably cost him half his kingdom.

Oh well, there’s no point in overthinking; it is what it is. Nothing much to do but not chase after the rebels and threaten their leader, “Hey, you gonna fight or nah? Or should I just take your head for not fighting?”

After the negotiations, Lin Nuo could’ve split, but he still had to return to Huan Tian City.

The reason? He had promised Ruo’er something.

He seldom kept promises; after all, cunning villains are notoriously unreliable. But when it came to Ruo’er, he had to honor that commitment.

Lin Nuo and Luo Xiaoxue entered the city as usual. Seeing the rebels withdraw, the soldiers and citizens celebrated, flocking to warmly welcome their triumphant return.

“The rebels are gone! It must be the princess’s majesty that scared them off!”

“I think it’s the princess’s strategy! They say she’s breathtaking and brainy; it’s definitely a clever ploy.”

“The assassins who dared to attack such a capable princess are utter scum, worse than pigs or dogs!”

“Let us offer our utmost respect to the princess!”

…

The people rushed forward, creating quite a scene, like fans seeing their star idol, even more fervent than when the princess initially entered the city.

They always talk about how noble and great the war heroes are, but that’s just something they hear; it feels different when it’s happening right in their own city.

Lin Nuo heard citizens calling him a scoundrel, which should’ve been a good thing, but adding the phrase “worse than pigs or dogs” was too much.

Labels like “scoundrel” shouldn’t come with “worse than pigs or dogs”—that’s just too much!

Flowers and applause welcoming the hero home was a scene Lin Nuo had dreamed of.

But now, it all felt too noisy; he just wanted some peace and quiet.

Soon after returning, Lin Nuo took Luo Xiaoxue away, leaving the original false princess snapping back to her senses, while the two buddies outside the door awoke from a beautiful dream: finding brushes in the bathhouse.

Now, they looked at each other with bright eyes.

…

Still dodging the spotlight, Liu Shuqin and Ruo’er received the news that the vast rebel army outside had retreated, and Huan Tian City was stable again.

For the Liu family, this was undoubtedly great news.

After all, they cared for the world and the people, and certainly didn’t want the citizens of their city suffering in turmoil.

This was the outcome achieved after the princess’s negotiations.

Liu Shuqin was puzzled. The real princess, Luo Xiaoxue, was still missing; the one out negotiating was presumably the fake princess, supported by City Lord Zhou Cheng. Did Zhou Cheng really figure out a way to have the rebels retreat without any effort?

While it was good that the rebels had retreated, their current situation was still grim; the city was still hunting them down. If it weren’t for the landlord and some kind-hearted citizens, they might’ve been captured already.

Negative tales about them still circulated in the city, and the derogatory label of “rebels” still hung over their heads.

Ruo’er, as usual, followed Liu Shuqin and the others; she hadn’t left or gone to find the Beast Taming Master.

In the courtyard, she was planting flowers and keeping her Immortal Beasts tucked away. She could summon them later using her Spirit Technique, after feeding them and allowing them to move around a bit before recalling them.

Of course, her area of activity wasn’t limited to just indoors and the courtyard; a little forest outside was also accessible to her.

But she couldn’t stray too far because of the risk of being discovered.

So she decided to stay in, waiting for the Young Master to arrive.

Just when she’d be waiting, she couldn’t tell, but she was willing to wait.

One day, while watering her flowers in the courtyard, an arrow suddenly zipped in and lodged itself in a tree trunk.

Unlike before, this arrow wasn’t accompanied by a string of Meat Floss Cakes, but it did have a note.

Her first reaction was to think it was from the Young Master.

“Hehe, I’ve received another love letter from the Young Master~”

She giggled and hurried, skipping over to the arrow, pulling it out, and unfolding the note, which read:

“Come out, behind the little woods. — A certain handsome guy who wishes to remain anonymous.”

“Hehe, it really is the Young Master~”

Ruo’er’s mood brightened; heaven rewards the diligent, and she had finally waited for the Young Master to arrive.

Still, Ruo’er was cautious, shaking her little head and glancing around to confirm Liu Shuqin and the others hadn’t seen her.

Nope, they were still inside; time for her to sneak out.

So, she joyfully scampered toward the little woods.

…

Today, Lin Nuo was dressed simply, wearing a straw hat, chewing on some dog tail grass, leaning against a tree, with a sword in hand—he looked just like a carefree swordsman.

In reality, he was just an unwelcome guest.

Soon enough, he heard hurried footsteps, accompanied by a gust of spiritual energy.

Great, she’s coming!

Lin Nuo was about to turn to face the source of the footsteps, but the pacing quickened, growing more urgent. By the time he turned around, Ruo’er was already quite close.

Ruo’er didn’t even need to see Lin Nuo’s face or outfit to recognize he was near; seeing him in person made her even more excited, she couldn’t hold back, pouncing onto Lin Nuo, her fluffy tail and big ears wagging in delight.

This was a clear sign of affection; she couldn’t hide her joy at all.

“Young Master! Young Master! Long time no see! You finally came to recognize me~”

Ruo’er nuzzled against Lin Nuo like a pet who hadn’t seen its owner for ages, ecstatic upon reuniting.

The scent on the Young Master was just delightful; she was utterly dependent on him, not wanting to part at all.

Unlike before, Lin Nuo didn’t push her away; he let her indulge this time.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

Lin Nuo gently patted Ruo’er’s little head.

“Not at all! I haven’t waited long for the Young Master! I’m just glad you came~”

Ruo’er looked up, grinning; that sweet smile was enough to make even a villain like Lin Nuo want to protect her.

“Young Master, I have some fruits for you. They’re sweet and delicious~”

Ruo’er eagerly presented the fruits she had picked.

Lin Nuo didn’t refuse; he took the fruit from her and popped it into his mouth.

“How is it? Isn’t it super tasty?”

Ruo’er’s big, sparkling eyes awaited his acknowledgment.

Maybe their tastes differed; Lin Nuo found Ruo’er’s fruit to be just okay, but he still finished it.

He replied, “Hm, it’s quite good.”