Chapter 540: Seizing

Chapter 540: Seizing

敏感的林诺察觉到了侦查，趁对方未完全接近就抛出了暗器。

However, he missed; the opponent was nimble enough to dodge.

“少爷……?”

“符拿着，先待在这里。”

Lin Nuo handed Ruo’er a protective talisman and dashed toward the trees ahead.

Regardless of who it was, hiding from an intruder was clearly not innocent.

As Lin Nuo charged, he threw some hidden weapons, causing the leaves of the tree to shake and fall, revealing a shadow that had already slipped away.

Given the distance, the figure sensed Lin Nuo’s approach and quickly vanished into the bustling marketplace.

“Wow, that guy can really run fast.”

Lin Nuo paused to complain, “Looks like the hideout has been discovered.”

He thought that Ruo’er and the others’ temporary residence must have been compromised, and soon, a large crowd would come under the pretense of “community warmth” to check on them.

Better go back.

Suddenly, he felt another gaze upon him.

Back again?

Feigning ignorance, he stealthily walked back, with the gaze trailing his every step.

Alright, now is the time.

Lin Nuo suddenly waved his hand, and a paralysis needle shot out from his sleeve, aimed at a patch of weeds.

This time, it went more smoothly. The needle hit its target, accompanied by a feminine voice.

Great, let’s see who you are, trying to spy on me, Lin.

Lin Nuo pulled out his dagger without a second thought and pounced, bringing the dagger down toward a shadow.

Huh?

His dagger halted just before the target, not piercing.

If I went through with it, I’d be in trouble.

After all, those with special physiques were not to be trifled with.

“What are you doing here? I almost chopped you down.”

Lin Nuo retracted his dagger and hurriedly fed the person an antidote pill.

“Mm… Lin the Hero, my previous location was discovered, so I escaped.”

I happened to see you and followed.

“Then you didn’t have to be so sneaky.”

“I had no choice; I was worried I’d drag you into it, Lin the Hero, so I had to be stealthy…”

After taking the antidote, Luo Xiaoxue finally regained her state since her Great威天龙 defense technique wasn’t activated—after all, it wasn’t a life-and-death situation.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been knocked out by that fragrant powder.

“And that place? I still have things left there; wasn’t there a trap?”

“Yes, it was precisely because there were traps that I managed to retreat.”

“…”

Good grief, my spirit tool materials are hidden there, and you used the traps to cover your retreat, huh?

Any trap can’t match the prowess of a Great威天龙; you should’ve sworn to protect my treasures with your life. How can you not uphold your duty to the organization?

“How many casualties? What about my belongings?”

“Casualties were heavy, but there were many people, so even if some died, there were still plenty left, plus… they seemed to have taken some of the equipment…”

Luo Xiaoxue explained that no matter how powerful the traps, they could withstand with sheer numbers—the equivalent of a machine gun; even the fiercest bullets would eventually run out.

It seems a bunch of cannon fodder died, and then the goods were taken.

But many of those spirit items had protective measures; even if stolen, they wouldn’t be easy to use.

Still, the things are with them. If they get sold, that would be a disaster.

“Let’s head over there.”

Lin Nuo led Luo Xiaoxue to find Liu Shuqin and the others, the distressed sisters, and encouraged them to band together.

Cautiously, Lin Nuo scanned the area to check for lurking spies, his gaze sweeping like a scanner.

All clear, confirmation complete.

“Lin the Hero, where to?”

“Liu’s residence.”

“Isn’t that already sealed off?”

“It’s a temporary Liu residence.”

Lin Nuo pointed towards a shabby cabin with little decoration and a yard filled with flowers and vegetables.

“Are they inside? Did you know already?”

“Yes.”

Lin Nuo nodded, his tone cold, “You can go in; they’re inside.”

“Aren’t you going in?”

“I’ll scout the area nearby.”

Having said that, Lin Nuo swiftly dashed into the woods.

“Lin the Hero, you really are quite dashing.”

Luo Xiaoxue muttered to herself as she stepped into the house.

…

Lin Nuo rushed back to regroup with Ruo’er.

Ruo’er adhered well to Lin Nuo’s instructions and stayed put.

However, there was an additional person now.

Lin Nuo had rushed quite fast, scattering leaves in his wake, but he dashed so quickly that he couldn’t stop in time.

“Shuqin sister, the young master is here~!”

Ruo’er excitedly pointed towards Lin Nuo’s approaching figure, and Liu Shuqin instinctively looked over.

Lin Nuo’s attire was different this time, and his complexion looked much fairer, making him easily recognizable.

However, his deliberate efforts to alter his appearance didn’t deter her; she could still identify him, given that his habits were hard to change, and there was always a hint that gave him away.

What’s with more people here? Fine, I might as well drop the pretense now; I’m not using Li Tianxiu’s identity, so I’m not afraid she’ll see through me.

“Junior Martial Brother, what a coincidence! You seem well, as always.”

Liu Shuqin feigned ignorance and politely greeted Lin Nuo.

“Not bad, quite a coincidence to see you here, Senior Martial Sister.”

Lin Nuo pretended it was a chance encounter, as if he hadn’t been here before.

“Ruo’er, I told you before, that young master who saved you before is actually the young master~! I can smell his aura; he just has some problems he hasn’t revealed to us! Now the young master has completed his task and comes to reunite with us~”

Ruo’er said proudly, as if showcasing her special talents.

Lin Nuo: “…”

Don’t say that out loud! Saying that makes it look like I’ve done good deeds again!

“Oh, I see, Ruo’er, you’re truly impressive, being able to identify Junior Martial Brother by scent.”

Liu Shuqin praised her, thinking Ruo’er was naive, believing she was the only one privy to his identity. In truth, she had already known long ago.

Of course, she couldn’t reveal it; after all, Junior Martial Brother would still disguise himself for future outings, and she would continue to feign ignorance while approaching him.

“Junior Martial Brother, you truly are resourceful and brave, managing to rescue me and my father from such a heavily guarded prison. I truly admire you.”

“Not worth mentioning.”

Indeed, it wasn’t; it was a dark history, and recounting it was painful.

“Master, Master, now that you’re here, can we seize power back? Shuqin sister and the others have been wronged; they absolutely did not betray us.”

Ruo’er exclaimed. With her kind heart, she couldn’t stand seeing Liu Shuqin and the others suffer injustice.

“Seize.”

Lin Nuo responded with just one word.

Of course, those guys barged in and took my treasures. Are we not going to get them back?