Chapter 573: We Killed a Celestial Beast, What About You?

Chapter 573: We Killed a Celestial Beast, What About You?

As the thick smoke dissipated, the fierce beast reverted to human form, and Huan Tian City was spared from disaster.

However, Huan Tian City suffered significant losses; most areas lay in ruins, with people abandoning their homes.

Yet, many still survived, which could be considered a silver lining amidst the misfortune.

The populace now spoke of beasts with fear, alongside the evil organization, the Body of Evil Bones. That day, people lived in terror, under the control of the beast dispatched by the Body of Evil Bones.

Not knowing that the fierce beasts had returned to human form, Lin Nuo remained blissfully unaware, still caught in a dream while lying in bed.

But this “dream” was anything but pleasant; he longed to share in the bliss of lounging at home, drinking soda, munching on chips, and binge-watching anime. Instead, after slipping into a coma, he often dreamt of bizarre scenarios.

In this instance, he found himself donned in white robes, wielding a celestial sword on his back, standing atop a spirit sword, soaring through the skies while looking down upon the masses, helping those in distress with a swift draw of his blade.

In his dreams, the world was peaceful—no conflicts, just harmony, where the nation thrived and its people flourished.

He even dreamed of starting a family, picturing the joyful day of his wedding, with a vividly decorated bridal chamber, a sedan chair, and a bride under a red veil.

But the dream was abruptly interrupted; to this day, he still had no idea who was under the red veil.

How strange indeed.

Lin Nuo was resting in the City Lord’s Mansion. Gradually, the effects of the medicine and the beast transformation wore off, and his appearance and demeanor returned to normal.

However, he had been unconscious for quite a while, given the taxing combination of dual cultivation, medication, and beast transformation, requiring a long time for recovery.

As for taking care of Lin Nuo, Liu Shuqin, Ruo’er, and Luo Xiaoxue were crowded around, each stubbornly refusing to yield.

After some lively bickering, they decided to take turns looking after him.

…

At Tianling Mountain, Xuanyun Sect.

Qin Shili, having lost contact with Lin Nuo, felt quite gloomy. There was still no news from Helong Hall. She could only return to Zifeng Valley to see if Master Zhao had any updates.

As expected, there was none; Lin Nuo hadn’t returned to Zifeng Valley at all.

She wondered where he had gone, as he hadn’t even contacted her. After all, she was his information relay, responsible for conveying intelligence between Xuanyun Sect and Helong Hall.

She first stopped by Han Fairy’s hall to inquire about her Master.

“Lin Nuo hasn’t come back; at least, I haven’t seen him.”

Han Fairy rebuffed Qin Shili’s inquiry and asked, “Shili, you’ve been out and about lately. What have you been up to?”

“Recently, there have been numerous fierce beasts appearing everywhere, along with evil sects causing trouble. Just doing what we, as Xuanyun Sect disciples, should do.”

Qin Shili responded evenly, her expression neutral, making it hard to tell if she was lying or not.

She wasn’t wrong; she had indeed been eliminating evil and punishing wrongdoing, but that was a side quest. The main task was to relay information to Lin Nuo.

This was classified; within Xuanyun Sect, aside from her and Lin Nuo, only Master Zhao was privy to it, and Han Fairy, of course, had no idea.

“That’s great. As sect disciples, we should take the safety of the world to heart.”

“Is the Senior Martial Sister around?”

“She’s gone to Huan Tian City; the Liu family has temporarily relocated there to handle matters. She genuinely cares for the people, and I fully support her, but cultivators should primarily focus on cultivation and not squander too much time on governance.”

“What about the Junior Martial Sister?”

“She’s been practicing sword qi and has been in closed-door training for some time. She should be out today. Is there something you want to discuss with her?” Han Fairy inquired.

“Not really, I was just asking.”

Having gathered information about the whereabouts of the two, she felt a bit more at ease. She was worried Lin Nuo was out and about with one of them.

She thought to herself that Lin Nuo surely had his reasons and worries, perhaps secretly planning something astonishing.

After all, with his personality, this wasn’t the first time. He enjoyed going solo, always accomplishing the unexpected.

At that moment, a girl resembling a peach blossom stepped in, wearing a pleasant smile.

“Master, I’ve successfully mastered the Heart-Minding Sword Technique! It’s so quiet in Yuxin Cave, truly perfect for immersing oneself in sword training!”

It was Su Kexin, back from Yuxin Cave on Tianling Mountain. The cave system, known for its series of caverns, was where disciples often engaged in closed-door training, requiring utmost tranquility away from the clamor of the outside world to focus deeply.

Su Kexin had a good sense of comprehension; previously, she had a basic understanding of the Heart-Minding Sword Technique but had hit a bottleneck. Han Fairy suggested she close herself off for focused training, and before long, she had grasped it and emerged from her seclusion.

“Well done, Kexin! I’m glad you were able to master the Heart-Minding Sword Technique in such a short time. Closed-door training truly aids in advancing one’s swordsmanship. I think you should continue to train in seclusion and not concern yourself with worldly matters.”

“Thank you for your concern, Master, but… although closed-door training helps in cultivation, staying in a quiet environment for too long can be quite uncomfortable. Plus, being away from Senior Martial Brother for too long isn’t very good.”

Now, Su Kexin was constantly referring to Lin Nuo as “Senior Martial Brother,” making his importance in her heart increasingly clear.

“Has the Second Martial Sister returned? What about the Senior Martial Sister and Senior Brother; are they back?”

She mainly asked about Lin Nuo since she had missed him quite a bit after being in seclusion for a short time.

“They haven’t returned; they’re busy outside. As for when they’ll be back, I’m not sure either. By the way, since you two are here, today the elders of the sect will provide guidance for the disciples’ training. Most disciples have gone to participate; you might as well go as well.”

After Han Fairy spoke, she led Qin Shili and Su Kexin to Hunyung Hall, where numerous disciples had gathered, and elders were present for guidance.

Such opportunities for elder-led training were rare, of course, and disciples from every sect were eager to attend.

In attendance were some exceptionally talented disciples. Among the various sects of Xuanyun Sect, although there were fewer disciples of Han Fairy’s line, each of them was particularly gifted and strong.

Previously, Lin Nuo had been labeled “trash,” but now that title was long gone, as his accomplishments were unmatched by anyone present.

Han Fairy encountered Master Cong, a standout disciple renowned for his excellence, who enjoyed competing fiercely with Han Fairy.

However, he had a black history; many years ago, during an illusion training session, he had intruded into Lin Nuo’s dreams and was cut down by Lin Nuo, leaving him with lingering shadows.

“Oh? Han Fairy, it’s been a while. How have you been?”

“Mm, Master Cong, all is well.”

“Han Fairy, there has been chaos caused by fierce beasts everywhere; are you aware of this?”

“I’m aware; my disciples have also gone out to suppress them.”

“Oh, is that so?”

Master Cong said ambiguously, standing next to him was his most capable disciple, Xie Yu, a seventh-tier cultivator. There used to be rumors in Xuanyun Sect saying that the strongest female disciple was Qin Shili and the strongest male disciple was Xie Yu, with some claiming they made a perfect match.

Later, this idea faded when Lin Nuo, out of necessity, took the title of strongest male disciple.

“Han Fairy, recently, my disciples have gone out to suppress the fierce beasts. My second disciple, Xie Yu, led the group to successfully eliminate a high-tier Celestial-level Illusionary Serpent. That truly is a cause for celebration. May I ask what sort of fierce beasts your disciples have defeated?”