Chapter 643: The Spirit Power Field of the Mountains and Fields

Chapter 643: The Spirit Power Field of the Mountains and Fields

In the world of the underworld, battles typically occur in an instant, emphasizing silence and stealth, relying on who remains calm, acts swiftly, and strikes fiercely—catching the opponent off guard for a lethal blow.

Usually, such underhanded tactics are more common in the underworld or among dark magic practitioners. When cultivators and Daoists cross paths, they often jump straight into a fight, with no pleasantries exchanged.

Su Chaoyang, being a Daoist, shouldn’t resort to such tricks. No wonder he can’t become Su Kexin’s childhood sweetheart. The protagonist’s childhood sweetheart is supposed to be a valiant hero, unlike this pathetic guy.

Someone like him, filled with scheming, will eventually doubt himself. After a series of plans, he’ll find that the clumsy protagonist has merely outmatched him with a single strike.

This handshake may seem ordinary, but Su Kexin can’t see the subtle plots at play—it’s beyond her perception.

Su Chaoyang’s scheme backfired spectacularly as he attempted to play tricks on Lin Nuo but ended up getting caught in his own trap, leaving him in a sorry state.

His face darkened, paler than before, filled with unspoken frustration.

To have his secret technique turned against him—he’s never failed before.

This Lin Nuo is no slouch; he actually recognized my methods.

Fortunately, I didn’t plan a heavy strike from the start, just a light push; getting hit back like this doesn’t leave me completely paralyzed—it’s only a temporary rest.

But if Su Kexin sees him in this sorry state, that would be so embarrassing.

“Lin the Hero, truly an impressive figure, cough, cough…”

Su Chaoyang had been struck by a wave of inner energy, and now he couldn’t catch his breath, coughing uncontrollably, appearing sickly and worn-out.

“You seem to be in poor shape?” Lin Nuo asked deliberately.

“Cough, it’s just from too much training. Normal phenomenon, cough, cough…”

Looks like this inner energy strike is quite potent, not something he can recover from easily. The more he coughs, the worse it gets—he resembles a feeble old man.

He silently cursed. Damn it, Lin Nuo, just you wait.

“You’re coughing pretty bad, maybe you should…”

“Okay, okay…”

Su Chaoyang thought this was a stroke of fortune; Su Kexin looked concerned for him, likely about to invite him inside and take care of him.

“Maybe you should just head back and rest; we’re about to eat, no need to hold you up.”

“Uh…? This…”

“Hmm, rest well. Even while training, you must know your limits. Not everyone is as strong and robust as my husband.”

“No, Kexin, I…”

“Husband, let’s eat now. We shouldn’t keep Mother and Grandma waiting. Su Chaoyang, we really can’t entertain you anymore; hurry back to rest.”

With Lin Nuo by her side, Su Kexin felt emboldened to shut the door on Su Chaoyang, closing it firmly against him.

Bang! The door shut, leaving Su Chaoyang standing outside.

Damn it, this infuriates me.

Su Chaoyang seethed in frustration, but he had no outlet for it—he couldn’t just shout and crash in, that doesn’t suit his noble status.

With no other choice, he could only seethe as he left, coughing all the way back, choking for quite a while before finally calming down.

Inside the ancestral home, Su Kexin lamented:

“Sigh, Senior Brother, don’t mind him. He’s all talk and no action. You’ve seen it yourself; his achievements are far below yours, yet he still suffers from the aftereffects of his training. Compared to you, he’s just lacking too much. You don’t need to shake hands with someone so scheming who might pose a threat to you.”

“Let’s eat.”

Lin Nuo shrugged this off; rare was the person who could pull a fast one on him under the heavens.

Su Mother and Su Grandma brought dishes to the table one after another. Lin Nuo and Su Kexin also joined the table, with bowls and chopsticks all ready. The four of them gathered around a small dining table, enjoying their meal together.

“Young man, eat more.”

“Son-in-law, working hard in your training.”

“Senior Brother, eat plenty!~”

The three generations of the Su family piled Lin Nuo’s bowl high with their lovingly prepared dishes—more than his own mother, Xia Hanmo, would ever do, it was truly overwhelming.

At this rate, he’d probably explode from all this loving food!

But could he refuse?

No, this food is delicious—can’t not eat it!

“Kexin, didn’t we have guests come by?” Su Mother asked.

“No, just someone asking for directions. Don’t mind it; come on, let’s eat.”

Su Kexin didn’t want to bring Su Chaoyang up; just thinking about him killed her appetite.

She loved watching Lin Nuo eat; just seeing his handsome, clean face lifted her spirits and enhanced her appetite.

If they were to marry, she could see him every day—it would be such bliss!

Lin Nuo was pondering the matter of land requisition by the government, thinking this was an opportunity—a good chance for the protagonist to leave.

Now, he needed to persuade them all to support the government. If they moved quickly, they wouldn’t miss the opportunity. Once Su Grandma moved, Su Kexin wouldn’t need to stay. If Su Kexin left, his chances of advancement would dwindle too.

While the three in the family were happily enjoying their meal, they completely disregarded the land requisition that day.

Since that’s the case, he’d have to bring it up himself.

“Many people from the original village are returning today, as I heard the government is buying land and offering hefty compensation. I suggest we pack our things and move as soon as we get the land payment.”

Upon hearing this, Su Grandma paused with her chopsticks, her kind smile fading.

She sighed gently:

“Boy, we don’t want the land payment; can we stay?”

“That’s not possible. The government has its reasons for the requisition, and as citizens, we should support the government’s work. Besides, disobeying orders is punishable; let’s not create trouble for ourselves.”

“I know. Sigh, I’ve lived here for decades, and to suddenly say we have to move is truly hard to bear. I used to tell my late husband that when we die, we must be buried here. I just worry the government will change this place beyond recognition.”

“We have to go; it’s just something that must happen. You need to think about it more positively.”

Lin Nuo continued persuading her, doing all he could to convince the old lady that if she resisted, it could bring trouble from the government, and Su Kexin would be at odds with them—how much of a burden that would be.

“Grandma, Senior Brother is right; it’ll actually be easier for us to take care of you if you leave this place.”

The couple worked in harmony, spending lots of breath to persuade, and finally, after some effort, Su Grandma reluctantly agreed.

Everything was going surprisingly well; they just needed the government to send someone to deliver the compensation, and once they got their money, they could be off.

Su Family Village nestled beside mountains and fields, lush with forests and vibrant life.

As night fell, Lin Nuo ventured into the mountains, strolling through the woods and noticing something strange in the terrain and the spirit power field—something was off but very subtle, easily overlooked by most.

Logically speaking, if the spirit power field in these natural mountain forests had abnormalities, it would draw a crowd, just like before in the Tianyuan Domain, where many rushed to exploit its resources.

But this time, there were none; everyone was waiting for their land payment, with no one coming to search for treasures, especially since there were no treasures here.

Lin Nuo pondered, frowning.

It seemed like the spirit power field had been artificially altered. Could it be the government plans some act here?