Chapter 788: Bounty of the Main Character

Chapter 788: Bounty of the Main Character

“What kind of relationship is that… Senior Martial Brother, are you asking…? I really don’t have any special ties with him! Please don’t misunderstand! He’s just a senior, I talked to him a bit.”

Su Kexin noticed that her words might not have come out right, tugging at Lin Nuo’s sleeve, hurrying to explain, fearing he’d think otherwise.

Lin Nuo: “…”

Why does this feel like a couple’s interrogation?

Su Sister, your answer was way too dramatic, giving off major girlfriend vibes!

I mean, that Sword Saint’s looks could practically make him your dad! What kind of relationship could you guys possibly have, like father and daughter, the messy kind?

Is the martial world really that chaotic?

“No, I’m just asking if you two had any interaction? After all, someone like the Sword Saint is so aloof and proud, he wouldn’t care about a small cultivator like you.”

Lin Nuo also tried to explain, having gotten used to Su Kexin’s odd responses.

“Um… actually, I can’t really say why, but one time when I was out, I ran into trouble and ended up in a predicament, and then he showed up. He helped me out and started asking about my family.”

“Your family? Why would he care to chat about that? What did you even talk about?”

Lin Nuo pressed on, clearly puzzled. A renowned Sword Saint, known for his ruthless kills, suddenly asking about someone’s family?

What’s this? Sounds way too trivial for someone of his stature!

Still, what exactly did he ask about was worth knowing.

“Well, it wasn’t much, he just asked about my family, like my mom, dad, and grandma, checking on their situation. Since my dad had been missing, I told him the truth. Now he knows my dad is back, we just talked about that. I even told him it was Senior Martial Brother who saved my dad, so even someone as impressive as him has to respect Senior Martial Brother.”

“Alright, let’s leave me out of it.”

This Su Sister has a weird habit of involving him in everything.

Can’t she not curse at him for once?

“Did he talk about your cultivation or strength at all?” Lin Nuo continued questioning.

“Um… yes, he said I have potential, that I’ll have success in the future. I was quite happy and excited to hear that. But, I also know it’s just him being polite. As for actually achieving something, who knows when that’ll happen. My talent is just so much less than you and the others!”

Su Kexin sighed gently. Lin Nuo shot her a glance, like, are you serious? When it comes to talent, who can compete with you?

You’re basically the top prodigy! While others are grinding away, you just explode and leave them all in the dust.

So frustrating, this humble-bragging Su Sister.

She’s just showing off.

Staying calm, if she wants to think that way, so be it.

“Potential? Did he specify what that potential is?”

Lin Nuo kept asking. No way, does the Sword Saint know about Su Sister’s explosive abilities?

As for Ling Meng, he would definitely know. She was almost dying and then exploded, but thankfully didn’t kick the bucket; otherwise, the plot would’ve been ruined, and the Sword Saint would have sent her off early.

How did Ling Meng escape back then?

No clue, she was in full explosion mode, out cold, who knows? Only the Sword Saint would know.

He must know about Su Sister’s abilities too; otherwise, he wouldn’t bother chatting with her; there’s no deep connection between them.

So, the Sword Saint is the only one besides Lin Nuo who knows about these two girls’ explosive powers.

Knowing too much is dangerous; it could lead to an untimely demise!

“He didn’t say much, just that I have potential. Sigh, it was meant to encourage a small cultivator like me. I didn’t pry into it further. I remember my dad saying the Sword Saint was a remarkable person, standing up for the weak and devoted to the people. The common folk revered him, but that’s all changed now, it’s quite disheartening. The world needs a new hero to become everyone’s faith, and Senior Martial Brother will be that person.”

“Please stop, I beg you. Don’t involve me further.”

Lin Nuo was truly exasperated. Can’t she stop throwing shade at him?

“Cough.”

Lin Nuo cleared his throat and continued,

“Well, he thinks highly of you. But you, being so naive, whatever someone asks you, you just spill the beans. You casually share family matters with someone you’re not close with.”

“Um… Well, with the Sword Saint, it wasn’t that bad. I thought, since it’s family stuff, it wouldn’t hurt to share. Alright, alright, I got it! I’ll listen to Senior Martial Brother and won’t casually talk about things to others.”

Su Kexin seemed like a naive little girl, obediently listening to her big brother Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo shook his head, this main character really grinds my gears, this lack of vigilance! If she didn’t have that main character halo, she would’ve been whisked away by now.

Of course, who would dare kidnap her? That’d be suicide. Don’t be fooled by her cute naivety; if she gets serious, she won’t hesitate to take lives.

He remembers that one gloomy day when he stood on the edge of a cliff, stabbed by a woman named Su.

No pain, no time to feel it, and then it was over.

Perfectly swift, a painless execution.

“Senior Martial Brother, are you hungry? Let me treat you to a meal! There’s a little shop nearby, quite famous.”

“I have money; no need for you to treat me.”

“Oh come on! Let me treat you! It’d be rude to not thank you for all this time you’ve spent helping me.”

Su Kexin tugged at Lin Nuo’s sleeve, giggling. Recently, she had learned how to act cute and started charmingly coaxing Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo shot an exasperated glance, if you feel that guilty, just go ahead and commit suicide right here, that’ll be my greatest favor! I’ll be eternally grateful to your ancestors.

“Fine, whatever. Let’s go.”

He can’t resist her charm. Lin Nuo ultimately agreed.

They went to a restaurant, and indeed, it was quite the popular joint, bustling with patrons.

But as members of the Xuanyun Sect, the boss let Lin Nuo and Su Kexin cut the line and seated them right away.

Is this the perk of privilege?

Love it, love it! Xuanyun Sect cultivators can jump the queue and snatch free stuff! Merchants often throw in extras; they’ll feign rejection but end up taking it anyway.

Just like during New Year’s when you’re handed red envelopes, acting like you don’t want it, but you’re definitely opening your pocket wide to collect.

This time, Su Kexin’s treat would be a grand feast, aiming to wipe out her wallet.

Despite the crowd, food was served quickly—an extravagant spread laid out on a large table.

It looked absolutely delightful, even if they couldn’t finish it, Su Kexin would still dish out quite a fortune.

Of course, this was all under the condition that the boss didn’t let them off the hook with a free meal.

Lin Nuo wasted no time, grabbing his chopsticks, drinking tea, savoring the food, expertly putting his white-knuckle snatching skills into play.

And Su Kexin was quite pleased too, even serving him dishes, sweetly feeding him, ensuring they’d have those adorable mutual feeding moments during their meal!

At that moment, Lin Nuo spotted someone in the crowd.

This person looked quite familiar… hadn’t he seen them somewhere before?

Seemed like, in his past life, the one who had fought him with a sword?