Chapter 72. He Was Just Acting Before

Chapter 72. He Was Just Acting Before

Lin Nuo was startled awake again.

The actions of this girl named Qin tonight were completely beyond his expectations. He had thought she might be practicing late and simply brushed past the wooden sign to come here. After all, Qin Shili was known for being strong-willed and independent, so it made some sense.

But now, she was walking towards him, and getting closer!

Stay calm, stay calm. Don’t overthink it. She just wants to enjoy a small waterfall. After all, bathing in the warm waterfall rich in spiritual energy relaxes the muscles, refreshes the mind, and nourishes the skin…

Then, about a meter away from him, another wave rippled in the water.

Qin Shili sat down right next to him, soaking in the spiritual spring, looking his way without saying a word.

Lin Nuo couldn’t hold back anymore. What does this mean? I, Lin Nuo, don’t even look at you, so why are you looking at me?

Moreover, she wasn’t even using the small waterfall; she was just soaking in the spring water.

She just kept staring at him, not speaking.

Lin Nuo made an effort to calm himself, but Qin Shili’s behavior was too unusual. He finally couldn’t help but speak up:

“Why did you come over here?”

Qin Shili immediately replied, “The white mist is too thick; I can’t see you.”

“Huh? I asked why you are bathing; why do you need to see me?”

“I just want to see you. No reason.”

“How inexplicable.”

Lin Nuo shifted a bit to the side, but unexpectedly, Qin Shili followed suit, maintaining about a meter’s distance from him.

As they moved, Lin Nuo realized he had been pushed to a corner with nowhere to retreat.

Annoyed, he said, “I’m telling you, Second Martial Sister, your actions right now could end badly for you.”

Qin Shili responded, “You’re very different from before.”

“Different how?”

“Before, you were just a run-of-the-mill man; now, you’re a unique, profound sage. Rather, what was once a hypocritical facade is now your true face.”

“What are you talking about?”

Lin Nuo was confused; this Qin Shili not only acted strangely but also spoke incoherently. What sage? He thought he had no connection with her; could she be indirectly calling him an idiot?

Goodness, what a yin-yang person.

“You want to avoid it, but it wouldn’t help to explain. Who wins or loses between us is still uncertain,” Qin Shili continued.

“What are you even saying…?”

Lin Nuo was baffled by this woman. What on earth is she talking about with all this nonsensical chatter?

“Just because you can see through my thoughts doesn’t mean you’ve won. From now on, I’ll get to know you better. I admit I was too confident before; now you’re my target.”

Understand? Target? What is this woman on about? She can’t be dumb enough to fall for him just because he’s been mistaken for a valiant hero, right?

No way; based on what he knew of her, she wasn’t that kind of sweet girl.

In short, this woman had ulterior motives and was speaking in riddles.

“What are you saying…? And is it really appropriate to say such things to someone you’ve ignored?”

“You pursuing me was just for the sake of mocking me; you didn’t genuinely have feelings.”

“Honestly, I did have genuine feelings at the time, but feelings are useless; even heaven’s tears can’t move you.”

“At this point, you don’t need to deceive me anymore.”

“…Alright, alright, as long as you’re happy…”

Lin Nuo couldn’t understand this woman’s line of thought. Whatever happened in the past, whether with feelings or not, didn’t matter anymore. He just wanted to quietly play the role of a handsome villain now. Qin Shili, I have no intention of pursuing you.

Qin Shili continued to look at Lin Nuo. She wanted to understand this man and first had to understand his appearance. To be honest, this was the first time she had looked closely at a boy her age. Lin Nuo was well-built, with a handsome face that qualified him as a pretty boy. Plus, he came from the renowned Lin family, a rich heir; they were indeed a good match.

However, she had seen countless rich heirs—either frivolous, hypocritical, or foolish. Their pursuit of her was solely for her stunning beauty and the wealth of the Qin family.

When Lin Nuo had pursued her in the past, she had thought he was just a frivolous playboy and had naturally ignored him. But now, she realized she was profoundly mistaken. She was utterly captivated by his exceptional acting, mistaking him for an entirely ordinary frivolous playboy, which led her to overlook him.

Then, he secretly understood the meaning of her notes and gave her clear guidance, ultimately delivering the line: “When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.” The stark contrast erased her excessive confidence and dignity, as if a master easily crushed a weakling.

So, she was wrong; he wasn’t a frivolous playboy, or perhaps he held no feelings for her. His past pursuit was merely an act all along, leaving her unable to fathom the thoughts of a master.

Qin Shili moved closer to Lin Nuo, her smooth, fair skin brushing against his shoulder.

At that moment, Lin Nuo heard the sound of a spoon dropping and turned to see someone…