Chapter 635: Everyone Takes a Dive

Chapter 635: Everyone Takes a Dive

A person floated in the roaring river, startling Su Kexin and her mother. Out here in the wild, with so few signs of life, someone was actually drifting on the water.

This person was face down, unable to breathe, and given the situation, it looked likely they were dead.

Could they have run into bandits, been murdered for their treasures, and dumped into the river?

It’s possible; after all, this world was far from peaceful, and such occurrences were not uncommon. Many had met untimely ends in the wilderness.

How tragic! Su’s mother couldn’t help but offer a silent prayer for the poor soul.

However, when Su Kexin took a closer look, she found something disturbingly familiar about that figure.

“Mom, that person looks really familiar! Is it… my Senior Martial Brother?!”

“No way! Your Senior wouldn’t be here!”

“I have to save him! Mom, wait a moment!”

With determination, Su Kexin summoned her Spirit Sword and flew across the churning water, the closer she got, the more certain she was that it was Lin Nuo.

It was him! No doubt about it!

Using her sword to glide above the waves, she reached the floating figure and quickly pulled him up.

At that moment, Lin Nuo was face down, his back to the sky, submerged in water. He wasn’t unconscious or dead; he just couldn’t be bothered to flip over.

What a state! Just a moment ago, he was praying to avoid crashing or falling into water, and now he had done both.

The irony was strong; his worries had come to fruition.

He had held his breath underwater for ages without any sign of panic, a true survivor, letting the water carry him for a while, knowing it flowed towards Su Kexin’s hometown, which saved him some energy.

Right now, he felt lucky not to have run into Su Kexin. Otherwise, how could he face her with such a ridiculous appearance?

As a villain to the protagonist, even if Lin Nuo was weaker, he couldn’t let her see him like this!

Once more, he decided to let the current wash him away.

Suddenly, he sensed an approaching presence, and someone reached out, attempting to pull him up.

Lin Nuo became alert. Who dares to sneak up on me while I’m submerged? They must have ill intentions!

In a split second, he performed a dramatic roll, flipping over, ready to punch whoever it was. But he stopped just short.

Wait, it’s Su Kexin!!!

What on earth?! Where did she come from? I searched high and low for her, and now she suddenly appears?

Is this her protagonist ability? A villain radar that leads her to me, especially in embarrassing moments?

What if she points at me and says: “Haha, Senior Martial Brother, you’ve changed so much in just a few days!”

Absolutely not! Time to dive again and swim away!

Lin Nuo’s reflexes were quick; as he flipped back, Su Kexin, normally slow to react, seemed to spring into action. Before he could escape, she wrapped her arms around him, making it impossible for Lin Nuo to flip back over.

“Senior Martial Brother, it’s really you! Haha, what a coincidence!”

Su Kexin forgot herself in joy, and in the scuffle, Lin Nuo’s struggles sent both of them into the water again.

Splash!

The river erupted in splashes as Su Kexin clung tightly to Lin Nuo, and they whirled away with the current.

Lin Nuo was panicking: is she really trying to ‘drown’ the villain here? A watery execution?!

Oh no! Is this the fate of a villain?!

I control my destiny; I won’t be pushed around by fate!

But Lin Nuo found it hard to resist. Su Kexin held on to him with surprising strength; how could he break free?

Besides, she showed no signs of distress in the water, just like him, managing just fine.

So there they were, swept along by the raging river, until they were finally washed ashore.

They tumbled onto the grass, rolling around as their positions shifted back and forth, resembling a pair of playful youngsters. Su Kexin was having the time of her life.

What a delightful surprise—not only did she get to see her Senior Martial Brother, but she also managed to roll in the grass with him.

After a brief tumble, they collided into a large tree, finally coming to a stop.

In that moment, Lin Nuo found himself pinned beneath Su Kexin, unable to rise.

Their clothes were soaked, and Su Kexin’s pink dress clung to her figure, hinting at her fair skin beneath—quite tempting!

“Senior Martial Brother, Senior Martial Brother…”

Su Kexin raised her head from his chest, looking up at the handsome boy with a bright, charming smile.

“What a twist of fate! How did you know I’d be here?~”

Lin Nuo: “…”

Well, I have some idea, but it’s not quite complete. I knew you might go back home, but I didn’t expect to stumble upon you in a river!

Such misfortune.

“What’s wrong, Senior Martial Brother? Are you okay? Why were you in the water? Is this some kind of training?”

With wide, innocent eyes sparkling with curiosity, the little girl awaited his reply.

Lin Nuo: “…”

Training to be a diver? Since when did cultivating energy include swimming practice?

“Please get off.”

“Oh, oh, okay! Let’s get up together then.”

“You’re sitting on me; how can we get up together? If you don’t move, how can I?”

“Of course we can! We’re in sync; we should be able to do this together!”

Su Kexin said we should rise together, but Lin Nuo felt confused.

What kind of nonsense is this? You’re heavy! I carried you around with one arm before without effort!

“I’ll count to three; we’ll get up together.”

Su Kexin playfully grinned while holding onto Lin Nuo,

“One, two, three, up we go~ Senior Martial Brother~”

At last, she stood up, and Lin Nuo managed to get up as well—not without a struggle.

What a hassle.

Yet, Su Kexin didn’t seem inclined to let go; she kept hugging him tight.

She gazed at Lin Nuo with her head tilted, her face lit up with springtime innocence.

Lin Nuo felt his heart race. Could you please stop smiling like that? It’s a little terrifying!

“Kexin, Kexin!”

Just then, Su’s mother caught up, relieved to see her daughter was unharmed.

That little fall into the water scared her to death!

But here she was, hugging a boy tightly—Su’s mother recognized him right away.

It was Lin Nuo! They had seen each other in Ru Yu Village, where they had stayed together. His mother, Xia Hanmo, was a gentle and kind woman, with whom they’d shared many heartfelt conversations.

But what on earth was he doing here?

And why was Su Kexin hugging him so inappropriately?

Really, this girl! While it’s nice she likes the boy, she should be a bit more reserved.

“Kexin, your clothes are wet; you’ll catch a cold. I have some spare clothes; you should change. And please, let go of him; don’t be so rude.”

Following her mother’s advice, Su Kexin finally released him, feeling a bit embarrassed before gathering some flames to dry off her clothes.

As she slipped off her pink shoes, her wet white stockings subtly revealed a glimpse of her legs, making her delicate feet appear even more alluring.

Lin Nuo glanced over and couldn’t help but admit, sometimes this little girl was quite easy on the eyes.