Chapter 591: They Are Not Qualified to Guide Me

Chapter 591: They Are Not Qualified to Guide Me

“Didn’t see this coming, huh?” Accompanied by a derisive laugh, this left the Immortals astonished.

Was he once a disciple desperately seeking entry into the Immortal Sect? Normally, someone with such talent would be impossible to ignore; it should have been evident.

Just like Ruo’er, even though she’s just an ordinary maid, Dong Xiyan could spot her potential with a single glance and recognized her as a good seed. But Lin Nuo had them all flabbergasted.

He was so well hidden that no one could notice, not even the esteemed elders of the Xuanyun Sect; there wasn’t a single high-ranking individual to recommend Lin Nuo, nor any rumors about him.

He’d managed to slip by everyone, truly exuding a vibe of a hidden master among the common folk.

But is this really just hiding? Or has he been working hard to improve his strength afterwards?

No one could elevate their abilities to such heights in such a short time—it was just too bizarre.

In short, there were too many mysteries surrounding Lin Nuo, one layer after another waiting to be uncovered.

Dong Xiyan sincerely addressed him:

“I’m truly sorry, Hero Lin. We failed to recognize your greatness and overlooked your comments at that time. I apologize on behalf of the Immortals who visited the Xuanyun Sect.”

“Strength comes first; without power, it’s natural to be overlooked. I wouldn’t have regarded my past self highly either. And as for your apology, it’s rather unbecoming of an Immortal, Dong Xiyan. In my view, Immortals should look down on the world; missing an opportunity is just missing it—no need for apologies.”

“Hero Lin seems to have misjudged us. We Immortals prioritize the well-being of the people; acknowledging mistakes does not imply arrogance. Indeed, we ignored you back then, and we were in the wrong—we should admit it.”

Dong Xiyan was quite sincere, reiterating their acknowledgment of mistakes. But Lin Nuo had never seen them sincerely apologize to someone weaker.

It was merely yielding before overwhelming strength; in a ranking battle, he would be the one scoring high points.

Lin Nuo had always believed that even if reborn, he’d still be superior to them—no doubt about that.

Well, seeing the awkwardness of these Immortals today was worth the trip.

Dong Xiyan didn’t seem to give up on this promising talent and continued to persuade:

“Hero Lin, you once wished to tread the path of immortality, and as you said, those without strength find it hard to be noticed; I’m sure you understand. Now that you’ve showcased your abilities, we recognize your talent. I humbly ask that you don’t let momentary anger cloud your judgment—seize this chance to enter the Immortal Sect. If you perform exceptionally, you’ll receive guidance from the Immortal Lords and Emperors.”

“I don’t need their guidance.”

Lin Nuo bluntly refused again. What Immortal Lords and Emperors—who were they to instruct him?

And come on, this is just empty promises; I bet you’ve said the same to everyone entering your sect. Even that foolish little Ruo’er would someday get guidance from those Immortal Lords and Emperors, right?

If others heard this, they’d certainly think Lin Nuo was arrogantly dismissive, as if defeating a god-level dragon made him look down on the Immortal Lords and Emperors.

The Immortals felt uneasy, for to them, Immortal Lords and Emperors were supreme; being guided by them was a tremendous honor. Yet Lin Nuo claimed he didn’t need it—truly arrogant.

“Young brother Lin, one mustn’t speak too boastfully; you’re showing disdain for the Immortal Lords and Emperors. Today, it’s just us, so we can just listen. Please refrain from saying such things outside.”

Immortal Zhao Zhou tried to persuade Lin Nuo, viewing him as a young man full of vigor, who had achieved a bit and thus felt proud. This was understandable.

“Disdain just because I say I don’t need their guidance? Do you misunderstand what disdain means? Your thought process is flawed. Just because you believe the Immortal Lords and Emperors are supreme doesn’t mean I must think the same! Treat others as you’d like to be treated—that’s a principle I’m sure all of you Immortal seniors understand, right?”

Lin Nuo seized the opportunity for a good mockery, quoting sayings, ridiculing without cursing, making the Immortals feel somewhat shameful.

When put that way, he was right; some of it was indeed forceful.

Being lectured by a young cultivator was a bit awkward.

“This isn’t the case; it’s just that young brother, the speaker’s intention is one thing, the listener’s interpretation is another. You can’t ensure everyone thinks as you do. So please, don’t say things carelessly outside to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

Zhao Zhou, being from the older generation, managed to smooth over the situation even though Lin Nuo had taken the rhetorical advantage.

“Oh.”

Lin Nuo replied coldly, then took a sip of tea—the Liu family’s Longjing was pretty good, leaving a fragrant aftertaste.

“So, you guys didn’t just come down from the Immortal Mountain for logistics, right? You must be doing something too?”

Lin Nuo countered these Immortals; since they were so chatty, what had they actually achieved?

“The Evil Bone Cult is causing chaos everywhere; we’ve subdued them, but we haven’t encountered any god-level beasts yet.”

“And what about the beastized individuals? Do you have a way to handle them?”

“Not at present.”

Dong Xiyan admitted with some shame.

Lin Nuo smiled:

“My maid Ruo’er seems to be more capable than all of you.”

“Yes, I realize that Ruo’er’s latent energy combined with Liu Shuqin’s purification technique can indeed purify beastized individuals.”

Dong Xiyan continued, feeling regretful,

“And it also stems from your contribution; if not for your dual cultivation with Ruo’er, her energy wouldn’t have manifested, and the beastized citizens of Huan Tian City would have been doomed. Hero Lin, your prowess is unsurpassed; we feel unworthy in comparison.”

To be honest, rescuing the citizens of Huan Tian City was a stroke of luck; who would’ve thought Liu Shuqin and Ruo’er would have such abilities? It all started with rescuing Ruo’er, and she ended up saving others.

Let it be, having the leverage to mock the Immortals was quite nice.

These Immortals like this? They were really not as good as a villain like me!

Lin Nuo bantered with these Immortals for a while; overall, he maintained an imposing presence, constantly mocking them, while the Immortals could only endure in silence, having no other choice.

The girls were still waiting outside, anxious, not knowing what Lin Nuo and the others were discussing inside.

If only their abilities were a bit higher, they could join the conversation, but alas, their power fell short.

After a while, the door opened, and a few people walked out.

Lin Nuo maintained a calm exterior, but internally, he felt proud—he had just lectured and mocked a few Immortals, it felt great.

“Currently, aside from Huan Tian City, there are citizens in various places being beastized; I ask that Ruo’er and Liu girl assist in saving the citizens next.”

Dong Xiyan sincerely requested Liu Shuqin and Ruo’er, and naturally, the two young ladies didn’t hesitate to take on the responsibility.

Then she added:

“Ruo’er’s energy is limited when stimulated; if it’s insufficient, I ask Hero Lin to dual cultivate with Ruo’er again.”

“No way!!”

As soon as those words were out, the young ladies were highly agitated, shouting in unison— once is enough, and you want to do it a second time??