Chapter 711: Lin Nuo’s Plan

Chapter 711: Lin Nuo’s Plan

In the noble and tidy boudoir, a young couple lay close together, indulging in the pleasures of youth.

Lin Nuo gazed at the ceiling, pondering life, suddenly struck by an epiphany.

Should he smoke a cigarette to calm down? A post-event smoke was the best way to relax.

But he didn’t smoke, and besides, there was nothing like that here.

“What’s up? What are you thinking about?”

Qin Shili kissed him gently on the cheek and whispered.

“I’m wondering when they’ll strike.”

“Strike? Who? Zhao Kuo?”

“That’s one of them, along with Qin Dao, and the wizard backing him—that’s the key.”

“However, it seems we haven’t noticed that wizard nearby. Is he hiding?”

Qin Shili nestled against Lin Nuo’s chest, and he casually wrapped his arm around her shoulder, resembling an old married couple.

Lin Nuo could feel the softness of Qin Shili’s skin, her youthful, vibrant body evoking affection.

“Not hiding; he wouldn’t waste his time here. He’s busy preparing for the coming era of Demon Qi.”

“Why call it the era of Demon Qi?” Qin Shili asked, puzzled.

“Because soon the Demon Practitioners will rise, and those possessed will be favored by heaven. In the future, they’ll dominate the world—simply put, it’s the age of Demon Qi. So, let’s get back to the main topic.”

Lin Nuo said, looking at Qin Shili as his hand brushed across her face.

“In this era of Demon Qi, if I become a demon, would you still follow me?”

“Even if you become a demon, it’s only to bring peace to the world.”

“You still think that way. I would wreak havoc, not save anyone.”

Lin Nuo teased, but Qin Shili remained steadfast:

“I will follow you, that hasn’t changed.”

“Alright, since nothing has happened, you can say whatever you want. Now, turn around—show me your back.”

“What? Do you prefer from behind?”

“… Yes, just turn around. Didn’t you promise to sweet-talk me?”

“I’ll definitely comply.”

Qin Shili obediently turned around, presenting her back to Lin Nuo.

Of course, Lin Nuo wasn’t really going to do what Qin Shili suggested; he didn’t have the energy for that.

Thinking it was about time, Lin Nuo closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then placed his right hand on Qin Shili’s back.

In an instant, a jolt of pain surged through Qin Shili’s body, causing her to grit her teeth.

“What’s happening…”

“Just bear with it a little.”

“Hm…”

Qin Shili gritted her teeth and endured the pain, which quickly subsided, allowing her to exhale, sweat beading on her forehead.

This sudden pain had caught her off guard, but she felt much better now; whether it was just a feeling, her mood seemed to lighten somewhat.

“Can I turn around now?”

“You can.”

No sooner had Lin Nuo spoken than Qin Shili turned around immediately and hugged him tightly.

The lack of security in facing away from him was unsettling; a frontal embrace felt better.

“What was that just now? Can you tell me now?”

“There’s a curse; your body has been cursed.”

“A curse? What kind of curse? When did this happen?”

Qin Shili’s voice was muddled, frightening her with this sudden revelation.

“It was that old man who cursed you before. He was just leaving a chip to threaten you. But don’t worry; I’ve already pulled it out.”

Lin Nuo said, revealing a black mass of energy in his hand, flickering slightly like fire.

“What’s the purpose of this curse?”

“It’s to ignite the Demon Qi inside you, causing the phenomena at Ziyuan Mountain.”

“I thought I could control it?”

“You might think you’re in control, but this curse can catch you off guard. The old wizard and demon practitioner have their plans. If you try to leave Ziyuan Mountain, they will use the curse against you, unleashing your Demon Qi. By then, the whole world will turn against you, and you’ll be abandoned.”

“That’s truly malicious.”

Qin Shili felt increasingly terrified, realizing a ticking time bomb was inside her, ready to explode at any moment.

Thank goodness for Lin Nuo; without him, she would truly be toyed with.

“Did you realize this before?”

“No, I discovered it initially.”

“Then why didn’t you tell me?”

“It was part of the plan. The fewer people know, the more concealed it is.”

“Aren’t you worried about Demon Qi erupting when I return to the Qin family?” Qin Shili lifted her head and questioned Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo chuckled coldly:

“Not worried. First, while we were cultivating together, I suppressed the curse, so it can’t take effect just yet. Also, they wouldn’t wait until you just return to activate the curse. That wouldn’t be fair; you’d easily escape. They want you caught and disgraced.”

“Oh, I see. Two days from now, the spiritual platform in the city will be completed, and all the powerful and influential people will come to see it. Not to mention the cultivators who will also be invited.”

“Smart.”

Lin Nuo gently stroked Qin Shili’s silky silver hair,

“That’s their goal—to put you in danger. You may not be beaten in the Qin family, but that can change at any moment.”

As a villain, he could see through this tactic easily—he understood their motives.

“You really are something else; I can only look up to you.”

With Lin Nuo stroking her hair, Qin Shili felt extremely comfortable, leaning against his chest.

“Then if you destroy the curse, their conspiracy will fail, and it would leave them greatly disappointed.”

“Destroy? That’s too simplistic.”

Lin Nuo chuckled coldly again,

“Now is the perfect time to find a scapegoat.”

Qin Shili, not understanding his meaning, asked:

“A scapegoat? What do you mean by that?”

“It requires your cooperation.”

Lin Nuo explained,

“Transfer the curse so that another person’s Demon Qi explodes.”

“Alright, I know who that is—Qin Dao.”

“Qin Dao’s a bit difficult; he’s on guard, so it won’t be easy to transfer it to him. I’ll choose his ally, Zhao Kuo.”

“Is he a practitioner of the Demon Arts?” Qin Shili asked.

“Not really. But we can create a false appearance of him practicing. I’ll extract the curse, and then I need your Frost Demon Qi to integrate it and transfer it to Zhao Kuo. By then, if the curse takes effect, not only will he exude Demon Qi but also the Frost Qi. The real instigator of the Ziyuan Mountain incident will be shifted.”

“I didn’t expect you had this capability. Alright, what should I do to cooperate?”

Saying this, Qin Shili began to channel her Demon Qi according to Lin Nuo’s directions. Now she controlled it well; it was hardly leaking, especially since Lin Nuo had stuck Dao Fu symbols inside the room, making it even more concealed.

Like refining medicine, Lin Nuo would integrate Qin Shili’s Demon Qi and the curse and then go to the pharmacy to extract it into a potion.

Then, he would place the potion in Zhao Kuo’s drinking water.

This task was manageable; Lin Nuo was skilled at stealth and could handle it on a moonless night.

Lin Nuo hadn’t dealt with Qin Dao yet due to his plans; next, he had to confront even more troublesome people.

He successfully prepared everything; he already knew the Zhao family planned to strike against the Qin family.

However, he had long sent a letter to someone.

…

Royal Guard Camp.

“I’ve received a letter from Knight Lin!”

Excited shouts echoed from the tent as Luo Xiaoxue exclaimed.