Chapter 707

Chapter 697: When Did You Start Liking Him

“Hmm…”

Liu Shuqin spoke persuasively, her soft words moving Su Kexin.

It certainly seemed that way; they were all fellow disciples, and the Senior Martial Brother wouldn’t want to see them at odds.

However…

“Senior Martial Sister, you’re right. But is the person Junior Martial Sister mentioned you?”

Although Su Kexin wasn’t particularly sharp, she wasn’t about to let Liu Shuqin change the topic easily.

“Kexin, this isn’t really important; there’s no need to be fixated.”

“It is important! Since I’ve been honest, Senior Martial Sister should be honest too. Otherwise, that’s just unfair.”

Su Kexin wasn’t going to let it slide; she was determined to get to the bottom of it today.

“If this is true, Kexin, what would you do?”

Liu Shuqin didn’t answer directly but threw out a question to gauge Su Kexin’s thoughts.

Su Kexin tilted her head in contemplation and replied:

“Hmm… If it’s true, I wouldn’t blame Senior Martial Sister, nor would I turn against you. But I wouldn’t back down. It’s like our cultivation; we are also in competition—let’s see everyone’s abilities! However, I do hope we can get along harmoniously, after all, we are fellow disciples, and that’s fate.”

Su Kexin and Liu Shuqin appeared to be on good terms, unlike the confrontational vibe between her and Qin Shili.

“Hmm, we shouldn’t let this affect our feelings for each other.”

Liu Shuqin held Su Kexin’s hand, appearing as kindred spirits, agreeing on the spot.

“Hmm, then Senior Martial Sister, is it really you?”

Just as they reached a consensus, Su Kexin circled back to the main question, still fixating on the core issue.

Is it you? Do you like Senior Martial Brother or not?!

“Kexin, we’re already this far, you should know. There’s no need for me to say it outright.”

“Then is it or isn’t it? Senior Martial Sister, you wouldn’t lie to me, would you? You wouldn’t, right?”

Having spent more time with Lin Nuo, Su Kexin had even learned to speak with a hint of sarcasm.

Couples think alike—you know, it’s a wife’s skill to match her husband.

“…”

Even with everything laid out, Su Kexin still insisted on hearing it directly. Helplessly, Liu Shuqin opened up:

“Hmm… Yes, I do like him.”

“When did that start?”

“Uh… Well, let’s not get into that…”

“Just share a bit. Since we’re fellow sisters, let’s talk about it!” Once the topic was opened up, Su Kexin became eager to probe further.

“And what about you, Junior Martial Sister? When was it for you?”

“After Wind Sea Forest! At that time, Senior Martial Brother was so strong, saving me from those Demon Practitioners—it was incredible!”

Su Kexin was quite innocent, idolizing heroes. When Lin Nuo saved her during her first trial when she was in dire straits, he naturally became her hero.

In reality, Lin Nuo hadn’t done much; it was just stunning luck. No, he didn’t even pick up any loose ends; his success fell from the sky—didn’t that just make you frustrated?

“Indeed, that Junior Martial Brother was quite impressive at that time.”

“And what about you, Senior Martial Sister? Did it start after Wind Sea Forest, or were you already interested before that?”

“Well…”

Liu Shuqin paused, recalling the time at the border where she faced an army of 300,000 alien races, in peril, only for Lin Nuo to show up and take on the enemy for her.

After Wind Sea Forest and subsequent events, she had viewed Lin Nuo in a new light, but relating it to feelings was a stretch.

Yet during that time resisting the alien invasion, she saw a hero in Lin Nuo—whether he saved her or her homeland’s people, he was her hero.

“Probably during the border defense against the alien race. He was a towering figure, a fearless national hero.”

Liu Shuqin finally spilled her feelings, as if sharing her emotional experience.

“What about Shi Li? Any idea when she liked him?”

Liu Shuqin was genuinely curious about when Qin Shili had developed feelings for Lin Nuo. After all, many had pursued her, only to be ignored. Even Lin Nuo had once pursued her and was turned away—when did she start to have feelings for Lin Nuo? That was quite intriguing!

“I don’t know.”

Qin Shili coldly dismissed the question; there was no way she’d tell them.

To be precise, she truly couldn’t pinpoint it herself.

Perhaps it began with the essays from Zhi Shu Ge, where Lin Nuo had unraveled her psychological knots, leading her to have a slight fondness for him. As for love, she wasn’t sure she understood that feeling herself.

But now, she could definitively say she liked him; it seemed her feelings had grown deeper, wanting him by her side at all times.

Her emotional trigger was an essay from “A Thousand Years of Solitude,” which involved demonic influences—this needed to remain secret.

“Don’t want to say, huh?”

“I don’t know.”

“Then roughly when? You don’t have to explain why.”

“After you, Kexin.”

Qin Shili provided a vague timeframe and let them decipher it for themselves.

Liu Shuqin should have sensed it; that was when Qin Shili and Su Kexin had both flared up their spirit springs while taking a bath with Lin Nuo—this already hinted at good feelings towards him.

Reflecting on her late discovery of her own feelings, Liu Shuqin felt a bit guilty about being the Senior Martial Sister.

…

Lin Nuo was taken aside by Su Lingjiang, who paid attention to their surroundings, ensuring there were no ambushes or eavesdroppers—walls have ears, after all.

Nothing—he was so vigilant that even flies didn’t escape his notice. The villain should always be careful when out and about.

“So, what’s up?” Lin Nuo halted, asking.

“I’m sorry about earlier; I acted impulsively.”

“Save that for the next time offering sacrifices; I’m heading back if there’s nothing else.”

“It’s about Kexin.”

“What’s the problem?”

“Even though you’re posing as a couple, you’re willing to help her—obviously, you care about her.”

“How did you come to that conclusion?”

Lin Nuo was filled with question marks. What, was it really an indication of liking the main character to team up with her for a fake marriage?

“Just a gut feeling. You guys give off the vibe that you’re not just ordinary siblings. Or maybe you have special feelings for her.”

Well, wow, she actually guessed right. There were indeed special feelings involved.

If someone was about to stab you right in the back, could you still view her normally?

“Given how often gut feelings are wrong these days, a lot of people wouldn’t be that lucky.” Lin Nuo commented sarcastically.

“Little brother, deep down, I still hope you can be my Su family’s son-in-law. My whole family likes you, especially my mom—she hasn’t smiled that happily in ages. But facts are facts.”

“I’ll keep playing along.”

“Didn’t you plan to clarify your relationship?”

“That depends on the occasion. If I’m heading back, let’s keep it as is. You don’t need to mention this. Elder, let her rest easy. At least for five years, you can keep this secret.”

Lin Nuo stated calmly, seeing the reflection of his grandmother in Su Granny.

It’s just a pity his grandmother wouldn’t see him bring his wife home.