Chapter 783: The Reason Behind His Reincarnation

Chapter 783: The Reason Behind His Reincarnation

Liu Shuqin’s surroundings flickered momentarily before vanishing, bringing her back to the original reality.

She stood there, slightly dazed, regaining her composure.

It felt like just a dream, though it seemed eerily real.

Confused and perplexed, she found herself grappling with an area of knowledge she simply couldn’t comprehend.

The only thing left was to wait for the Boss’s response.

“Boss, what was that? I saw my soul, and she was talking to you.”

“That’s what I meant when I said the soul doesn’t return to the underworld, doesn’t go through reincarnation but goes back to the past. This is your memory, stored in the ring. Since you’ve come here and bought this ring, it’s clearly fate. You have the right to know. You were supposed to have perished in Wutu City.”

“Perished? Killed by the rebels?”

“Yes. Why you survived, I’m not sure. But I suspect it’s because of Lin Nuo, right?”

“Mm, Junior Martial Brother, he preemptively killed the rebels, allowing not only me but also the citizens of Wutu City to escape disaster. Moreover, using his vast knowledge of astronomy, he managed to slay three hundred thousand alien soldiers, saving the land of Puhan from calamity.”

“Hmm, it appears he had the desire to change for the better.”

The Boss pondered before speaking again.

Liu Shuqin, puzzled, said, “Change for the better? But Boss, as you said, Junior Martial Brother reincarnated exactly a year ago. He truly has undergone a significant change; did he return with the persona I dreamt of?”

“You’re correct, indeed. He reversed back five years, and in five days, it will be the turning point of his life. I think you can surmise that.”

“Is it the path of demonic corruption? Becoming a Demon Disciple, bringing misfortune to the common folk? Was he once a bloodthirsty Demon Disciple?”

“Yes.”

The Boss nodded, letting out a slight sigh,

“You’re quite astute. So, without needing me to elaborate, you can roughly guess the situation.”

Liu Shuqin grew serious, articulating her deductions:

“From what I saw in the images, Junior Martial Brother was betrayed by his comrades, framed, and became intertwined with a Demon Spirit. In desperation, he jumped into a spring brimming with Demon Qi, which may have prompted his path into the realm of Demon Practitioners.”

Liu Shuqin realized it all made sense now; the pieces of the puzzle fell into place.

“Seems like I don’t need to say much more; you truly are wise. Let’s put it this way: this life is a second chance for Lin Nuo. If he can turn back and atone for his sins, it appears he’s capable of doing so with impressive results, which I didn’t anticipate. His name has spread far and wide, probably since the moment of his reincarnation.”

The Boss stroked his beard as he spoke,

“Your previous wish came true; he can mend his ways.”

“But, Boss, Junior Martial Brother once claimed he wanted to bring calamity to the people… I don’t understand that.”

“He said that, did he?”

The Boss looked a bit confused, as current developments suggested Lin Nuo had accomplished great things and gained notoriety. Why would he still wish for calamity?

“That doesn’t seem right…” The Boss was stumped as well.

“Mm, I think so too.”

Liu Shuqin expressed her worry, saying,

“So, I don’t grasp his thoughts, and there seems to be a gap between us. I don’t want him to revert to the old path. That’s not the road he should take; he chose that path out of lack of options, and there’s no justification for it now.”

“Well then, let fate decide. You’ve come today and received the answers you sought. I’ve said enough. You may leave.”

“Boss, may I ask, who are you exactly? How can you traverse two lives? Is Junior Martial Brother’s reincarnation because of you? Are you in control of this all?”

“Me? I’m just a spectator of reincarnation; I have no ability to control everything. His reincarnation has its own reasons, which I won’t elaborate on. Just know your part well. What you do next relies on your fortune. Please leave.”

With that, the Boss began to see her off.

“Boss, then how do I have memories of Junior Martial Brother?”

“You perished and should have gone through reincarnation. But your deep attachment kept you here, turning you into a wandering spirit. Normally, lingering for too long leads to a scattering of the soul. But the aura of Lin Nuo protected you.”

“Junior Martial Brother? What does that mean?”

“That was purely incidental. It’s strange, but his aura can indeed safeguard your soul. Thus, you would follow him and glimpse some of his affairs. It wasn’t until I discovered you that I pulled you away from him. If you hadn’t left, it would have been perilous; high-level demonic techniques devour the souls nearby, and you would have perished. Fortunately, once he mastered soul utilization, you escaped.”

“So it was like that… So, in my past life, I was also saved by Junior Martial Brother.”

“That was also incidental; if he’d noticed, your soul would have disintegrated. This might be why you’re determined to lessen his sins.”

The Boss stated, rising to open the door of the room.

“Alright, Liu girl, please leave now.”

The Boss gestured for Liu Shuqin to depart, having shared quite a bit more than usual this time.

To be frank, he was indeed not the master of everything; he was merely a spectator wandering through reincarnation.

If he were in control, he wouldn’t think Lin Nuo had genuinely turned his ways around and embraced the light.

Also, regarding the Demon Spirit, he hadn’t inquired further, unaware that it had already shifted to Liu Shuqin.

Of course, he didn’t wish to meddle. Since fate had brought Liu Shuqin to him, coincidentally purchasing that ring, he simply informed her.

As for Lin Nuo’s backstory, it actually involved another individual.

“Well then, thank you, Boss. No, thank you, Master.”

Liu Shuqin bowed respectfully before exiting the shop.

She now had insight, at least understanding Lin Nuo’s past better.

If that’s the case, she felt more confident in saving him.

Since they had a second chance, there was no need to tread the old, winding path again.

The Demon Spirit listened on, its face a picture of confusion.

But it could confirm one thing: it seemed to have once dwelled within Lin Nuo.

Yet Lin Nuo appeared to have become a calamity-bringing Demon Ruler.

So what was going to happen now?

Forget it.

At that thought, it shivered in fear.

What kind of demons and monsters are in this martial sect?

……

As night deepened, Lin Nuo stepped outside, gazing up at the starry night sky, lost in thought.

The day was approaching; it should be arriving soon.

Now he had gathered some Demon Spirits and resources. The next steps would be more favorable.

He needed to proceed, make arrangements.

A sudden chill gusted past, causing Lin Nuo to shiver.

Damn it, it’s cold; I better hide inside.

Thus, he scurried back into the house.