Chapter 771: Two Actors

Chapter 771: Two Actors

Lin Nuo ran away, taking those leopard-headed creatures with him.

When the leopard-headed creatures saw that the beautiful female cultivator didn’t follow, they took a detour, and after a while, they didn’t come back.

Could it be that they wanted to enjoy some private time first and only then return?

The King really knows how to play; with a delicate disciple at home, and a virtuous sister on the opposing side, he has quite the taste.

Better just pretend I didn’t see anything—this is a game for the upper class, and we mere working beasts can only watch.

“I encountered a cultivator and used her as a hostage to make them withdraw, and then I released her, so now we are safe. Remember, until our power is strong enough, don’t provoke the cultivators too much. Let them deal with the Refining Demon Sect. Right now, they still think we are part of the Refining Demon Sect’s forces, so we just need to sit back and reap the benefits.”

“Yes, Your Majesty is wise!”

Lin Nuo said seriously, while the leopard-headed creatures understood that this might just be Lin Nuo’s excuse to cover up his collection of lovers.

They just nodded along, pretending to be oblivious.

Now Lin Nuo was heading to meet Ling Meng; after all, it had been a while, and he didn’t know how things were going on that side.

Leading the leopard-headed creatures to the rendezvous point, he was surprised to see cultivators retreating towards him.

Lin Nuo halted the Earth Dragon, immediately becoming alert, and the leopard-headed creatures stopped as well.

“Your Majesty, there is an aura approaching from the front.”

The demon beast leopard-headed creatures were quite sensitive, quickly sensing the presence of cultivators nearby.

Estimating roughly, there were quite a few.

Having just escaped the Demon Abyss Valley, encountering cultivators now was not good.

This was troublesome; with their current numbers, facing the cultivators could be risky.

Now they were just waiting for Lin Nuo’s order to see how to break through.

Lin Nuo looked around for a retreat; if there was a place to hide, they would, rather than confronting them head-on.

If all the demon beasts perished, how would he face his other subordinates when he returned?

Wouldn’t that just tell everyone that following him was a death sentence?

Doesn’t Lin Nuo care about face at all?

At this moment, the group of cultivators approached from the front, many of them injured, but still formidable in strength.

What props do they have? Can they sneak past?

Meanwhile, on the cultivator’s side, upon seeing Lin Nuo surrounded by several leopard-headed creatures—obviously higher-level demon beasts—they became cautious.

Thinking this was just as they were retreating, and now facing an interception.

However, their numbers were significantly fewer compared to before.

Yet they couldn’t let their guard down; they might be even stronger than the last group.

Now, there was a human leading the demon beasts. They didn’t know his capabilities.

The previous girl was a Demon Practitioner, her body exuding strong Demon Qi; it was obvious. But this boy, he didn’t seem to have strong demonic energy, appearing like an ordinary person.

Could an ordinary person truly control an Earth Dragon and lead demon beasts?

The cultivators came to a stop, drawing out their sharp long swords, pointing them at Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo thought, you’re trying to scare me with those few swords? I could crush those with a single punch.

Looks like a fight is inevitable now.

Lin Nuo had already grabbed his sharp blade, thinking that facing off against mere small cultivators? How dare they be reckless?

“Why stop?”

At that moment, Qin Shili rushed up from behind, noticing the cultivators had halted, filled with confusion.

Soon, she saw the enemy ahead, a boy, accompanied by a pack of fierce beasts.

And that boy was none other than Lin Nuo.

Him? Here?!

And Lin Nuo also spotted Qin Shili.

Her? Here?!

Facing off, there was a heavy silence; as the leaders of their respective sides, Lin Nuo and Qin Shili both kept quiet, neither making a move.

Lin Nuo thought this was bad; if it came to a head-on clash, he might escape, but the leopard-headed creatures would surely perish.

After all, who was Qin Shili? An expert in Ice Spirit Techniques, at the seventh level of the Spiritual Realm, having exterminated countless demon beasts.

Regardless of how high-level these creatures were, they wouldn’t stand a chance against Qin Shili.

It might not result in their extermination, but likely they’d get frozen and taken back as specimens.

Thinking about it made him feel sorry for those demon beasts.

What to do next?

Well, it’s time to employ my wisdom, Lin Nuo.

At this moment, Qin Shili was extremely excited internally, but she couldn’t openly acknowledge Lin Nuo and embrace him.

After all, he was leading a bunch of demon beasts, clearly for a reason. If she ran over to acknowledge him, it would ruin his cover.

So, logically, she should lead this group of cultivators away.

However, simply running away didn’t sit right with her.

After all, she still didn’t know what Lin Nuo’s plan was.

Why take the demon beasts from the Demon Abyss Valley? There must be a reason.

And then there was his female disciple; she was very concerned about their relationship.

After all, he was a skilled Demon Practitioner, leading a disciple, which clearly indicated that the disciple was not being proper, possibly doing something out of line with him.

Thus, she needed the opportunity to talk to him.

Both she and Lin Nuo had similar thoughts; they both wanted to confront the leaders on the opposite side, but for different purposes.

Lin Nuo aimed to create an opportunity for the leopard-headed creatures to escape, while Qin Shili also aimed to create an opportunity but wanted to meet Lin Nuo as well.

Lin Nuo pointed at the cultivators, saying:

“The one opposite, you must be Qin Shili, am I right?”

“Indeed, may I ask what the Demon Disciple seeks?”

Qin Shili pretended not to recognize Lin Nuo, playing along.

“I’ve heard you possess some skills. Come, let’s exchange a few moves. As for your followers, they’ll watch from the side; my followers will do the same.”

“Alright. Demon Disciple, if you have the courage, I’ll accompany you for a couple of rounds.”

Qin Shili said coldly, turning to look at the cultivators:

“Listen, I’ll stall him, and I’ll create an opportunity for you all to retreat. You must leave quickly—don’t hesitate.”

“Mm, understood, Senior Sister Qin. Please ensure your safety too.”

At that moment, on Lin Nuo’s side.

“You all, while I battle her, I’ll cover for you. Just hurry and run. Once you get past, with your speed, they definitely won’t catch you.”

“What about Your Majesty?”

“I’ll regroup with you later.”

Lin Nuo explained the tactics to the leopard-headed creatures, then turned to Qin Shili.

Though she was strong, defeating her would be difficult, but stalling her was still feasible.

Both sides stepped back, allowing space for Qin Shili and Lin Nuo to face off, preventing any collateral damage.

Soon, the two of them charged at each other, each aiming for the other.

The two performers held back, using flashy moves that were more for show than substance, not causing any real damage.

Both sides were getting anxious watching the battle; if they weren’t careful, they might end up getting hit.

Quickly, withdraw!

The leopard-headed creatures made the first move to escape, darting away quickly, followed by the Earth Dragon.

The cultivators also took the chance to flee, and in the next moment, everyone was gone.

Seeing the leopard-headed creatures escape, Lin Nuo thought it was about time for him to leave too.

No more fighting; it was time to run.

Just as Lin Nuo was about to make his escape, Qin Shili had held back and in an instant, ice walls emerged around him, trapping Lin Nuo.

“Do you think you can leave? The man who sullied my body. Don’t try to hide; the woman who shared a bed with you, you think she wouldn’t recognize you?”