Chapter 803: Is This Dual Cultivation Serious?

Chapter 803: Is This Dual Cultivation Serious?

That sharp blade extended toward Liu Shuqin, its outer edge gleaming with a dazzling light.

The blade was incredibly sharp; one could tell that Lin Nuo was diligent in honing it.

Liu Shuqin paused for a moment, staring wide-eyed at the sharp blade, lost in deep thought.

Honestly, things had progressed way too quickly; she hadn’t even processed what was happening before she found herself becoming a demon.

If it had been someone else, she might have thought it was a joke, but this was Lin Nuo speaking—she had always trusted him—so it felt like a sentence without the option to refute.

Yes, what right did she have now to advise him, having already embarked on this path herself?

Moreover, her body already showed signs of demonization; she was already part of the Demon Practitioners, drifting further away from the Knight of the Xuanyun Sect who slays demons.

The Xuanyun Sect teaches not to touch the Demon Cult; every wise saying has warned that the path of demons brings disaster to the world—it should be a line that a cultivator never crosses.

However, she had indeed crossed that line and had become a demon.

This was extremely shameful, akin to betraying her ancestors, going against her beliefs, inviting scorn and leaving a legacy of disgrace.

Honestly, in the past, she would have felt ashamed and unable to face her fellow villagers, thinking she should atone with her life.

But not now.

Because Lin Nuo was here.

As long as he was present, she felt secure.

Moreover, from a certain perspective, given the circumstances, she could be considered one of his kind.

Being of the same kind meant there was a chance to understand him and grasp his past mindset.

Yes, she had never understood his history before because she hadn’t personally experienced demonization, nor could she appreciate the feeling of being cursed, scorned, and hunted after transforming.

That was precisely why Lin Nuo had said that without the experience, she had no right to persuade him.

Since they had arrived at this point, it was better to accept reality. It might be torturous at first. But if her junior could endure it, so could she.

Besides, there were no absolute distinctions between good and evil in this world. In fact, with her junior’s true identity as the Demon Ruler, he would engage in a killing spree this lifetime, accruing sins.

Yet, that was not the case. Even if he acted unwittingly, it didn’t mean he was wholly evil.

At least, he had tasted the feeling of being pursued and admired. Her junior’s essence was not bad; he needed someone to understand him and untie the knots in his heart.

Demon Practitioners didn’t necessarily harm the world; perhaps they were also an unappreciated group, and perhaps, coexistence was possible.

The most obvious evidence was the Demon Spirit within her; it was not inherently bad once they got along.

So nothing was absolute.

Liu Shuqin pondered for a moment, a small smile appearing on her face as she gently pushed Lin Nuo’s sharp blade back.

“Junior, I can accept it. I choose the latter.”

“Good.”

Lin Nuo promptly retracted the blade.

He then continued earnestly:

“There’s a Demon Spirit within you that needs to be expelled.”

“If the Demon Spirit leaves the body, won’t it perish?” Liu Shuqin asked anxiously.

“Under normal circumstances, yes. But it’s different for this one. It is derived from a forbidden technique cultivated by Zhang Yuanxu, far superior to ordinary Demon Spirits. Plus, you’ve been through the cleansing of the Magic Spring; it can detach from the body.”

“Then, what is the purpose of expelling the Demon Spirit?” Liu Shuqin questioned, puzzled.

“Because you have become a demon, and it will absorb your Demon Soul Power to some extent, which is detrimental to you. Moreover, since you haven’t engaged in any Demon Power practices, its existence is a hidden danger. Don’t worry, you don’t need to do anything. I will perform a technique.”

Lin Nuo raised his hand and pressed it against Liu Shuqin’s head.

He softly intoned incantations, and soon, the Demon Spirit within Liu Shuqin was forced out by Lin Nuo.

It appeared as a mass of black gas, initially formless, but as it morphed, it took on the shape of a dragon, swirling throughout the room.

It seemed like a wild beast that had broken free from captivity, bursting with excitement and agitation.

It roared, shaking the entire room.

“Ha ha! I’m free from restraint! Human, you’re incredibly unwise! Now you have a chance to live; just follow my command.”

“Did you just fall into the Magic Spring or something?”

Lin Nuo snapped his fingers, and a multitude of black hands erupted from him, grabbing the Demon Spirit tightly, making it feel intense pain.

“Please… don’t!”

It begged for mercy, as the black hands formed a cage that trapped the Demon Spirit.

“So you’re puffed up, huh? Thinking that just because you’ve been in the Magic Spring, you’ve become someone important?”

Lin Nuo scoffed, approaching the trapped Demon Spirit. An overwhelming oppressive force bore down on it, instantly deflating the spirit’s arrogance.

It had thought it had escaped Liu Shuqin’s bodily restraints, gaining freedom and magic from the Magic Spring, thinking it was invincible and unafraid.

Yet, in an instant, it found itself trapped by Lin Nuo, much like a pitiful beast ensnared by a hunter.

It couldn’t break free, as if it were about to be slaughtered.

Regardless of whether it had jumped into the Magic Spring or been restrained by Liu Shuqin’s body, the end result was the same. The Demon Spirit was utterly subdued by Lin Nuo; the gap was too vast, a straightforward dimensional defeat.

The Demon Spirit fell silent, its arrogance vanishing, its form coiling back into a mass.

“Erasing you would be as easy as pie.”

“Junior, wait! Don’t destroy it. It saved me before; it’s actually not bad. Plus, it taught me about the Demon Path.”

“Not bad, you say? I must remind you, Senior Sister, now that you’re a Demon Practitioner, don’t let the thoughts you had in the Xuanyun Sect cloud your judgment. Rest assured, I won’t erase it for now.”

Lin Nuo withdrew his hand, first keeping the Demon Spirit imprisoned before making further plans.

“All right, it’s out now. Now I will assist you in controlling your Demon Soul Power.”

“Is this dual cultivation?” Liu Shuqin blurted out.

“…”

Lin Nuo was momentarily taken aback. How did she guess that?

Wasn’t this script from the previous life?

“How do you know that?”

“Because I’ve been looking forward to it.”

Liu Shuqin squinted and smiled; sure enough, it was dual cultivation, something she had anticipated for so long.

She had previously envied Ruo’er, after all, she had the opportunity to dual cultivate with Lin Nuo.

This twist of fate, who knew it could turn beneficial! Becoming a demon had its perks.

“Ahem…”

Lin Nuo coughed lightly and continued,

“This is a bit different from regular dual cultivation; the Devil Path’s dual cultivation isn’t as gentle as you think from what you learned at the Xuanyun Sect.”

“I get it; I’m willing to dedicate my body to my junior. So, junior, let’s hurry up and not waste any time!”

Liu Shuqin eagerly grabbed Lin Nuo’s hand. Now, they were settled in a small room, she quickly pulled him inside.