Chapter 786: Beware of Lin Nuo

Chapter 786: Beware of Lin Nuo

The Sword Saint seemed to treat Su Kexin differently. After all, someone like her, a junior practitioner, wouldn’t normally warrant a second glance from a figure like the Sword Saint; in fact, he might even take a swing at her out of annoyance.

But surprisingly, he didn’t. The Sword Saint actually halted, clearly giving Su Kexin some face.

Ah, this must be the halo of the protagonist; even powerful figures have to make concessions.

It struck me that she hadn’t really shown any special skills, yet the big shot was being humble towards her. That protagonist aura is really something to envy.

Lin Nuo hid aside, not fleeing but secretly observing everything—watching their expressions to discern any clues.

Could it be that Su Kexin caught the attention of the Sword Saint? Did the Sword Saint say, “I see extraordinary potential in you; come learn sword techniques from me”?

What a duo we’d have if those two teamed up! How could anyone survive that?

You, of all people, trying to steal Han Fairy’s thunder—how could you have the nerve?

In response to the Sword Saint’s words, Su Kexin was furious and said:

“Senior Sword Saint, I cannot agree with your viewpoint. Even if I become stronger, I refuse to be like you, forsaking innocent people in the pursuit of defeating enemies. My father taught me from a young age that the purpose of gaining strength is to protect the weak; the safety of the common folk must come first!”

Su Kexin’s passionate outburst was full of fervor, her voice ringing loud enough for Lin Nuo to hear.

What a classic passionate hero line—gaining strength just to protect the weak.

This kind of protagonist has a weakness; they tend to be easily threatened. Trying to keep everyone safe ends up with a realization that they can’t protect anyone.

Indeed, that’s Su Kexin. She wants to protect everyone but ends up feeling powerless when threatened.

However, her explosive aptitude compensated for this flaw.

Once she exploded with her energy, her cowardly side vanished like a ghost.

So the Sword Saint wasn’t wrong; Su Kexin becoming stronger indeed made her resemble him.

The Sword Saint continued to look expressionless. All his swords converged back into his grasp before he sheathed them.

He coldly remarked:

“It’s just not the right time. In the future, you’ll find it all quite laughable. Is he your senior brother?”

“Yes, he is my senior brother! A renowned knight—Lin Nuo!”

Su Kexin proudly declared, as being Lin Nuo’s junior sister was an unparalleled honor.

The wind was a bit strong, and Lin Nuo didn’t catch everything Su Kexin said, but he did hear the key words: senior brother, Lin Nuo.

What’s this? Why is my name being mentioned?

Could it be that you, Su Kexin, have figured me out?

No way! How could the dimwitted Su Kexin possibly see through me?

What on earth are they talking about?

The more Lin Nuo thought about it, the more anxious he became, completely clueless about what Su Kexin and the Sword Saint were discussing.

“Is that so? He’s Lin Nuo? Not just empty fame, I see.”

The Sword Saint continued coldly, having heard of Lin Nuo’s reputation, though he had not yet seen him.

If that is Lin Nuo…

Then things might not be so simple.

The highly praised up-and-comer, Lin Nuo, could wield High-Level Demon Power and saved the immensely talented Demon Woman, Ling Meng. That was indeed an unexpected twist.

But it wasn’t entirely shocking. These days, it’s rare to find a truly selfless knight.

He himself used to be a great knight, but the days of simply upholding justice and battling demons were long gone.

“Of course! My senior brother is immensely powerful and full of potential. Both the seniors of our sect and the Immortals hold him in high esteem. He achieves great feats and is a once-in-a-century talent!”

Talking about Lin Nuo made Su Kexin more excited and joyful than when discussing herself.

“Is that so? Then I look forward to what he’ll accomplish.”

“Senior, can you please explain why you want to pursue my senior brother?”

“I just happened to encounter a promising young man and wanted to see what he’s capable of.”

The Sword Saint said this lightly, not mentioning Lin Nuo’s ties to the demon path.

Su Kexin would find out about Lin Nuo’s dealings with the demon world eventually.

Whether it’s good or bad, the Sword Saint believed that Lin Nuo would become a troublesome figure in the future.

“Even if it’s a spar, there’s no need to disregard the safety of the common folk.”

“How is your father, Su Lingjiang, doing?”

“My dad? He’s doing really well! He’s living with my mom and grandma now.”

“What happened after his disappearance?”

“By chance, he came back one day with his face covered. We ran into him, but at the time, he was possessed by a Demon Spirit—it was my senior brother who saved him. Now he’s perfectly fine.”

“Ah, Lin Nuo?”

The Sword Saint pondered. Lin Nuo’s ability to exterminate Demon Spirits could indeed be effortless.

“Was it during the Tianwu Star incident?”

“Yes, that’s right!”

“Alright, I understand. I need to give you a piece of advice. Lin Nuo, you’d best be on guard.”

“Why? Why should I be cautious of my senior brother? If he wanted to harm me, I would have perished long ago. Besides, I’ve been saved by him numerous times; my life belongs to him already. There’s no way I’d be on guard against my savior.”

“Whether you listen or not is up to you.”

The Sword Saint dismissed this notion, as someone can be treacherous without necessarily killing others; they might just use them instead.

Lin Nuo might be utilizing Su Kexin; no one really knows.

He was certain that Lin Nuo had ambitions; otherwise, he wouldn’t have intertwined himself with the demon path while pretending to be a knight.

At that moment, someone descended on a sword from the sky.

“Master Zhao?”

Su Kexin recognized him; it was indeed Master Zhao, who landed with grace.

The Sword Saint glanced at Master Zhao, still maintaining his expressionless facade.

“Long time no see, Sword Saint. How have you been?”

Master Zhao greeted him formally upon landing.

“Leaving Tianling Mountain is rare. I thought you would stay there until your last breath.”

“Since you’ve been so active lately, how could I possibly remain on Tianling Mountain? I had to come see you in person. Sword Saint, I trust you still remember the path in your heart—to strive for peace in the world, rather than getting lost in the pursuit of power.”

“I suggest you share this with your disciples instead.”

“Sword Saint, although you have accomplished countless deeds in the past, you’ve now killed too many innocent people. You’re on a downward slope. If you continue to be stubborn, my sect won’t sit idly by.”

“If you wish to clash with me, I shall oblige.”

The Sword Saint drew his sword again, ready to spar with Master Zhao.

Lin Nuo watched the scene unfold, internally cheering:

Fight, fight! I hope both of you end up wounded!

“Senior Sword Saint, Master Zhao, please don’t start a fight. We are all here for the sake of the common people and share the same goals. Let’s discuss things rationally.”

Su Kexin stepped forward to mediate, and surprisingly, the Sword Saint listened to her, sheathing his sword once more.

Lin Nuo couldn’t help but think: If you two really began to fight, Sis Su might just take both of you down.

The highest level of mediating a brawl is to eliminate both fighting parties; that way, they won’t have a reason to clash anymore.

“I don’t want to start a battle with you. I’m merely advising you. Once we reach an irreversible point, the battle won’t just be between us; it will be against the entire world.”

“Hmph.”

The Sword Saint chuckled lightly, then soared away on his sword.

He knew Lin Nuo was lurking nearby, and shifted his gaze toward him.

Lin Nuo realized the Sword Saint had detected him, but he didn’t budge, continuing to throw up an international friendly gesture.

The middle finger.