Chapter 74. Sister Explodes the Spring

Chapter 74. Sister Explodes the Spring

As an excellent villain, one must possess a fearless mentality; I can’t let these two little girls affect my enjoyment of the relaxing hot spring.

I need to overcome my shadows; getting close to the protagonist, Su Kexin, isn’t a bad thing. I can’t act like I did in the past, panicking just because she gets near. Besides, in this life, I haven’t turned into a demon lord, and Su Kexin has no reason to stab me. If I’m constantly terrified of the protagonist, how could I kill her? The best way to conquer fear is to face it.

Moreover, she has no place to hide her knife, so what’s there to panic about?

I closed my eyes to cultivate my mind, seeking tranquility, enjoying the spiritual energy of the hot spring to nourish my weak body while everyone soaked in silence, respecting each other’s space.

However, things didn’t go as Lin Nuo had anticipated.

“Senior brother, you came quite late tonight. I remember you came early last time.”

“Last time?” Qin Shili suddenly tensed up, akin to meeting a lurking enemy.

“Yeah, last time when you soaked in the spirit spring, I gave you a back rub,” Su Kexin said proudly, “Second Martial Sister, how many times have you come with Senior Brother?”

“First time.”

“Oh, oh.”

Su Kexin listened, secretly delighted. What? The two are here for the first time, and seeing Senior Brother looking so unwilling, it must be a one-sided affection from the Second Martial Sister.

Qin Shili coldly asked, “Then how many times have you soaked together?”

“Second time, I guess. Mainly, before, Master wouldn’t allow Senior Brother to use the spirit spring, so he soaked less. But I was here the first time he came, and I gave him a back rub; he was quite satisfied.”

Su Kexin continued to smile proudly, as if showcasing her experiences.

“Now I see.”

Qin Shili suddenly realized. She had some understanding of bathhouse culture; people in bathhouses rub each other’s backs and share life details, enhancing their understanding of each other in a harmonious atmosphere.

Yes, if she wanted to know Lin Nuo, just staring at him wasn’t enough.

She turned her gaze to the meditative Lin Nuo and said, “Lin Nuo, get up; I’ll give you a back rub.”

Lin Nuo frowned upon hearing that; he was here to cultivate tranquility and health. Why drag him into their chatter?

Remaining silent, he continued to pretend he was dead.

“Senior Brother is used to my technique; Second Martial Sister, you haven’t tried rubbing someone’s back before; if your technique is poor, Senior Brother won’t enjoy it.”

“He would.”

“He wouldn’t.”

“He would.”

“He wouldn’t.”

“He would.”

“He wouldn’t.”

…

The two suddenly began to argue, repeating their dispute with rising tension in the air.

Lin Nuo felt the water temperature sharply rise, becoming scalding, almost reaching boiling point.

Not only that, but he also sensed powerful spiritual energy swirling on both sides, causing heavy waves in the entire spirit spring, shooting multiple water columns into the air.

Rolling, continuing to roll, like a tsunami crashing over him.

This is too hot, like slaughtering pigs!

Lin Nuo couldn’t contain himself anymore; these two girls chattering away in his ears was one thing, but why did they have to start competing in spiritual techniques too?

Although Qin Shili’s spiritual power was strong, Su Kexin was not weak either. After Wind Sea Forest’s second explosion, her strength had increased, and the previously excessive spiritual energy had been successfully neutralized. She swiftly cultivated the Three Stages of Qi Refinement, leveling up so quickly even the horses couldn’t recognize it; she’d definitely top the Xuanyun Sect’s speed rankings.

Such intense spiritual energy; this is the protagonist for you—growing stronger against challenges. Soaking in a bath and running into a seventh-tier Qin Shili, truly a potential booster.

Lin Nuo’s expression darkened. Right now, he wasn’t focused on Su Kexin’s leveling speed; he had to save his own life.

Being caught between them, if they fought, wouldn’t he just become cannon fodder?

Time to slip away.

Lin Nuo quickly opened his eyes, trying to get up and escape.

“Lin Nuo.”

“Senior Brother.”

Su Kexin and Qin Shili moved quickly, each grabbing one of his hands with such force they pulled him back into the water.

Bang! Water splashed everywhere.

He felt like a doll, nearly pulled apart.

“Let go!”

The two said in unison, unable to stand each other, with spiritual energy rushing out, spreading through the waves, stirring up various spiritual crystals and a few stone lions around the spring, causing a series of chain reactions that shook the entire facility.

Lin Nuo emerged from the water, realizing something was off, yet Su Kexin and Qin Shili seemed unwilling to stop, still confronting each other.

Judging by the situation, the spirit spring seemed on the verge of collapsing, but both his hands were grabbed now, leaving him unable to escape. The villain had no human rights.

Damn it, I just came to soak in a spring, who did I offend?

“Can you two calm down a bit?”

Lin Nuo’s words didn’t register with them, as the spiritual energy in the spring surged.

Oh no.

Boom!

The spirit spring exploded!

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