Chapter 625: I Really Hope to Marry You

Chapter 625: I Really Hope to Marry You

“What?”

Lin Nuo was shocked, his mind in a muddle, unable to process what was happening.

Logically speaking, when he referred to Mu Yiting as “Young Master,” he was speaking in his identity as Ni Daye, and at that time, Mu Yiting had never addressed him as Lin Nuo—only as “Young Master Ni.”

So why suddenly call out “Lin Nuo”?

Was there an identity confusion, or had she lost her mind?

“Young Master, who is Lin Nuo? Oh, that Xuanyun Sect practitioner? I’ve heard of him too.”

“No need to pretend; it’s no longer necessary.”

“What pretense? I don’t understand what you’re talking about, Young Master?”

Lin Nuo thought, as long as I don’t admit it, you can’t do anything to me. Even if the evidence is overwhelming, I won’t concede.

“Sigh, fine. If you want to continue pretending, I can indulge you. Part of my duty is to satisfy you, whether it’s your preferences or your quirks. You like the thrill of forbidden love between superiors and subordinates, right?”

“No, Young Master, you…”

Lin Nuo was taken aback. This Mu Yiting had indeed transformed into that shameless person he encountered at the Xuanyun Sect, her words unapologetically crude, completely natural.

You’re giving me quite the shock, Little Mu.

“Hey, this isn’t so bad, right, Young Master Ni?”

Mu Yiting’s delicate hand caressed Lin Nuo’s face, her role-switching quick and smooth, instantly taking on the stance of a female superior.

Her shoulder strap slid down her snowy skin, as if enticing Lin Nuo.

However, after undergoing various training, with characters like Qin Shili and Liu Shuqin, all of them glamorously enchanting, his mind remained tranquil and remote, completely able to endure the temptation.

Otherwise, if infatuation with women became a weakness and a fatal vulnerability in the face of external threats, that would be disastrous.

“Young Master, what’s the basis for your earlier words?”

Lin Nuo cautiously asked, his own disguise seeming impeccable—how had he been found out?

Was it because he went to save Su Kexin to prevent her from exposing him during her outburst? He thought about how he didn’t use any Xuanyun Sect techniques; they were all unorthodox combat skills. How could his identity have been revealed?

It didn’t make sense; it was unscientific.

“Sigh, I thought you didn’t want to pretend anymore. Your tone just now suited you perfectly. But if you want to continue as a subordinate, I have no objections; let’s just not discuss this topic.”

“Young Master, what you said was strange. I’m just curious. I am concerned about your state.”

“Although I appreciate your concern, I wish you would care for me in your original manner and style. Of course, that version of you would seem odd.”

“No, you saying I’m someone else without reason is clearly a lack of trust in me, Young Master. I am dedicated to Helong Hall!”

Lin Nuo feigned grievance, putting on a show to extract Mu Yiting’s words.

“I’m not distrustful of you; I have always trusted you. All the powers of Helong Hall have been entrusted to you. Your dedication is evident; my reward to you is nothing but the significant authority to lead, and I am yours. Is there any problem with that?”

“You mean the marriage contract?”

“Sort of! It’s merely a dignified formality. After all, you’ve saved me so many times, and I admire you greatly; I belong to you now. If you say you don’t want it, I’ll leave. It’s that simple.

As for the basis of my statements, it’s straightforward: your actions during battles, eating and drinking, and speaking have all changed deliberately. But human habits are hard to completely alter; you will inevitably reveal aspects of your identity…”

Then Mu Yiting rambled on, mainly discussing Lin Nuo’s habits, traits he intentionally masked but couldn’t fully conceal. She pointed out even his facial features and appearance—despite any disguises, he could still be recognized.

Lin Nuo listened, his eyes going wide, the situation growing more terrifying by the second.

This Mu Yiting had analyzed him to such an extent that she could determine when he was around merely by his habits.

Imagine someone knowing you this well, especially a woman you’ve just met—how frightening would that be?

It could only be said that Mu Yiting’s observational and discernment skills were extraordinary, likely understanding the habits of every capable subordinate she had! Otherwise, no one would follow her so devotedly!

But with this ability, how had she not risen to a true leader of Helong Hall yet?

Now that they’d reached this point, there was no need for Lin Nuo to hide anymore; he decided to be straightforward.

It wasn’t that his disguise hadn’t been good enough, but that Mu Yiting was simply too formidable—her observations had covered every detail down to the point where concealment was impossible.

Ruo’er relied on scent due to her fox-like nature, but what could account for Mu Yiting’s abilities?

There surely wasn’t another person in the world who could observe him this closely!

“Alright, I won’t hide anymore. I’ll come clean.”

Lin Nuo shrugged nonchalantly.

“You are truly impressive; you can observe things to this degree. I presume you know your subordinates like the back of your hand?”

“Not at all, only you.”

“So, am I being singled out?”

“This is clearly admiration; I aspire to know you better.”

“Not necessarily. Knowing oneself and one’s opponent ensures victory in a hundred battles. To defeat an enemy, one must understand them in advance,” Lin Nuo replied.

“Then when I kill you while you’re unconscious, wouldn’t that be great? Why bother saying so much? Besides, there’s a risk of being killed by you. If I wanted to target you, the opportunities are plentiful. In your eyes, am I just a woman scheming against you?”

Mu Yiting sighed, a bit hurt by Lin Nuo’s words.

Lin Nuo looked at her and said:

“Many people want to harm me; I’m just reacting normally. There’s no need to open my heart to anyone.”

“I want to understand you, care for you, but it seems you have barriers in your heart blocking me.”

“Let’s put it this way: when a person is in despair and no one cares, if they manage to pull through alone, they don’t need anyone else’s support. However, if I truly wanted to shut you out, I wouldn’t even bother with you.”

Lin Nuo spoke coldly, he wouldn’t be open-hearted with anyone; that was impossible. After his last life, he had learned deeply that only he could redeem himself.

Mu Yiting had no idea what Lin Nuo had experienced. Even though she understood his habits, she didn’t know his inner thoughts.

She hoped to understand him, to support him, even with a minuscule bit of strength.

“Fine, even if you do shut me out, I won’t cancel the marriage contract. You promised, and I believe it.”

“Enough! That marriage contract was to keep me faithful, right? You’re quite adept with the methods you use on your subordinates. Now that we’re being honest, there’s no need to hold onto it any longer; perhaps you want to mislead others.”

“I would never joke about marriage with my other subordinates; I truly hope to marry you.”

Mu Yiting replied resolutely.