Chapter 787: What’s Your Relationship with the Sword Saint?

Chapter 787: What’s Your Relationship with the Sword Saint?

The Sword Saint once again caught sight of Lin Nuo’s middle finger, knowing it was a provocation. However, this time, he didn’t chase Lin Nuo down to fight.

Chasing wouldn’t do him any good; he had already experienced that this young man was agile, swift, and indeed strong.

It wasn’t surprising for someone like him to gain a reputation in the world.

Being able to deftly dodge his attacks was no small feat.

Such a powerful young man having ties with the Demon Path made things quite interesting.

Clearly, Su Kexin had a good opinion of him, evident from her earlier words, harboring a different kind of admiration for Lin Nuo.

Now that made it even more intriguing. What would a righteous cultivator like Su Kexin, who was full of noble sentiments, do if she witnessed Lin Nuo colluding with the Demon Practitioners someday?

One could expect those two young folks to stir up quite a storm.

The Sword Saint also understood Su Kexin’s potential; that explosive ability of hers was definitely noteworthy to him.

This ability bore similarities to that of the Demon Woman.

But from another perspective, that ability was threatening.

Yet, the Demon Woman intended to kill, and if developed further, it would definitely lead to disaster, while Su Kexin, he wouldn’t kill.

There was no reason to kill her; the current Sword Saint was not one who had strayed down the wrong path, just temporarily lost and directionless.

Of course, another reason was that he had a bit of a connection with Su Kexin.

With a graceful leap, he vanished into the clouds, truly carefree.

He came in a hurry and left in a hurry, not taking a single cloud away—indeed, that was him.

The Sword Saint left, and Lin Nuo thought it was time to run. However, Master Zhao had come flying in on his sword, and his hiding spot was discovered.

“There’s someone lurking there. Kexin, you should go first. I’ll check what kind of expert it is.”

“It could very well be my Senior Martial Brother, Master!”

“Senior Martial Brother? You mean Lin Nuo?”

“Yes! Just a moment ago, the Sword Saint had a bout with him!”

“He fought with the Sword Saint? He wasn’t injured, right?”

“He should be fine… Senior Martial Brother, are you there? Come out! The Sword Saint has left!”

Su Kexin shouted in Lin Nuo’s direction, and this time Lin Nuo heard her words.

Huh? Did they recognize me?

It shouldn’t be; I had disguised myself so well, how could I be found out?

Oh, I see, it must have been my posture, my movements, and how I dodged the Sword Saint that Master Zhao saw through.

When facing a powerful opponent, you can’t just play pretend; if you pretend, you must crush them—only then can you use another set of moves. But with the Sword Saint, caution is key, using your strongest moves.

Besides, this Zhao fellow was flying high above, so it was normal he could see through it.

Against ordinary people, he’d just let loose, play with other techniques, and they probably wouldn’t notice.

Su Kexin couldn’t have such sharp eyesight.

Well, since I’ve been recognized, it’s fine.

At least now I know Su Kexin is here; otherwise, if she went to Ningshou Peak or the Magic Spring, that wouldn’t do at all.

You never know where she might be hiding, ready to spring and send me to the afterlife with a sudden attack.

Unstable.

No rush, keeping an eye on her is fine too.

Lin Nuo wiped his face and peeked out from his hiding spot.

No panic, calm and collected, it’s all about ease of movement—running is simple.

“Is that Lin Nuo?”

Master Zhao still seemed puzzled; after all, he didn’t have Su Kexin’s bright eyes that could recognize Lin Nuo at first glance.

“It’s my Senior Martial Brother, no doubt about it. That’s him.”

Su Kexin was filled with confidence; when it came to recognizing Lin Nuo, she considered herself the best.

Of course, other girls thought so too.

“Senior Martial Brother! Senior Martial Brother! What a coincidence~!”

Su Kexin exclaimed, rushing over and leaping toward Lin Nuo, arms wide open, embracing him directly.

She was totally carefree now, after all, they were both bearers of the Phoenix Twin Swords, sharing an understanding, having hugged countless times before.

Now, Lin Nuo was gradually overcoming his fear of Su Kexin; in the past, when she got close, he worried she might chop him, but now he no longer felt that way.

It could be said he had successfully overcome it.

Facing challenges with a smile.

“Senior Martial Brother, are you okay? Did you get hurt after sparring with the Sword Saint?”

Su Kexin was quite anxious, circling around Lin Nuo to check his hands, neck, back, and even unceremoniously lift his shirt.

“Alright, alright, I’m fine.”

Lin Nuo hurried to stop her. Su Kexin, come on, at least you’re a pretty girl, could you be a bit more considerate?

Protagonists never act like this with the opposite sex, right?

“Indeed, it’s Lin Nuo. Aah, I’m so silly, didn’t recognize you!”

Master Zhao sighed softly, stepping closer to Lin Nuo.

“Aah, Lin Nuo, didn’t expect to find you here! I just saw you sparring with the Sword Saint. What’s the story?”

“The Sword Saint said he wanted to see my strength, so we had a spar. But how unfair of him! He could’ve found an empty field to test his skills, yet he chose to do it on a bustling street, putting innocent citizens at risk.”

Su Kexin answered for Lin Nuo, indignantly.

“He’s far from your match, Senior Martial Brother. You have the strength to fight him, but I could see you were just dodging. It’s clear you were considering the safety of the town’s people. That’s why you didn’t strike back and led him here. Senior Martial Brother, you truly are the hero we admire.”

Su Kexin excitedly rambled, leaving Lin Nuo speechless.

Well, that sounds somewhat reasonable.

Wait a minute, just how did you turn me into a hero? I couldn’t possibly match him head-on, I ran away; who could possibly outdo him? I had to escape!

Wow, I just got scolded again.

This Su, her imagination is explosive.

“I see. So, you’ve done well, Lin Nuo. We must prioritize the safety of the people. Sigh, the Sword Saint truly is disappointing. Once deemed full of potential, now he has gained fame yet has changed so much.”

Master Zhao sighed heavily, showing concern.

With this, he almost made Lin Nuo a hero and the Sword Saint a villain.

Absurd.

“Lin Nuo, Kexin, as disciples of the Xuanyun Sect, you, being young and capable, have great potential. The Sword Saint has already changed; you should be prepared to stand against him.”

Master Zhao spoke earnestly, his eyes sparkling with expectation.

Lin Nuo was left dumbfounded.

What you said might not be wrong; I, Lin Nuo, indeed might have to go against him someday.

But though it’s standing against him, the reasons are completely different.

“Master, while the actions of the Sword Saint may be questionable, he has also slain many demon beasts that have harmed the people. Um… I truly do not wish to…”

“Kexin, sometimes, when there is no choice, if you must stand against him, you must. Of course, if he can change, that would be best. I must take my leave now; I need to stop him.”

With that, Master Zhao flew away on his sword, leaving Lin Nuo and Su Kexin behind.

That Sword Saint is impressive, he could even make Master Zhao, who usually lurks in the mountains, come out.

“Senior Martial Brother, we…”

“What’s your relationship with the Sword Saint?”

Lin Nuo interrupted Su Kexin’s words and asked.