Chapter 82. Understanding from Those Around Him

Chapter 82. Understanding from Those Around Him

This was the first time Mu Yiting had faced defeat. In Xuanyun Sect, no male cultivator would dare treat her so rudely, especially without any enmity.

That piercing gaze, it felt as if he could see deep into her soul and knew everything.

“Lin Nuo, I’ll remember you.”

Mu Yiting stood alone in her room, gazing at herself in the bronze mirror, mumbling to herself.

The pleasant smile on her face had long faded, replaced by a cold and gloomy expression.

Only when alone could she show her true colors. Typically, she pretended to be charming and understanding, establishing herself as the beloved girl in Xuanyun Sect.

Outwardly, she came from the ordinary Mu family. Hardworking, frugal, and empathetic, this was the image she had carefully crafted, getting along well with everyone to gather information and resources from Xuanyun Sect.

Her disguise had been successful; no one knew her true identity, nor did anyone doubt her.

Through harmonious interactions with various members of Xuanyun Sect, including her seniors like Teacher Lin, she managed to acquire resources and information to revive her fallen underworld family.

She needed to build connections with each person, at least capable of engaging in ordinary conversation.

Previously, she thought that among her peers, only Qin Shili was a tough nut to crack. After all, she was solitary, proud, and aloof. Mu Yiting had tried multiple times to approach her, but every attempt ended after only a few sentences, as Qin Shili seemed wary of everyone.

Now, with Lin Nuo added to the mix, he too seemed like a difficult character to deal with, just like Qin Shili.

However, male cultivators were generally easier than female cultivators to handle. With her natural beauty and sweet voice, she could easily charm a male cultivator. Just because she faced failure now didn’t mean she would in the future.

“This could be a tricky man, but that’s fine. I can win him over.”

Mu Yiting felt confident about this.

To understand someone, you have to start with the people around them.

She took a mental note of the few individuals who had recently spent the most time with Lin Nuo: Su Kexin, Qin Shili, Liu Shuqin, and his maid, Ruo’er.

She figured it was best to start with Ruo’er. After all, she had been serving him for a long time and likely knew what kind of person he was.

She remembered that Lin Nuo was a young master with a bad temper, but would show a different attitude towards pretty girls, actively flirting with them—classic image of a good-for-nothing, lecherous young master.

Restoring her pleasant smile, she grabbed some delicious cake and stepped out, coincidentally running into Ruo’er in the hallway.

“Hello, Ruo’er! Where are you off to?”

“Oh, Sister Yiting! I’m bringing sugar water to the young master!”

“Oh, Ruo’er, I made too much cake and can’t finish it. Would you like some? It’s really delicious.”

She was bound to accept, as she loved sweet cakes, and besides, Lin Nuo hardly gave her any delicious food. That little girl would undoubtedly take her kindness on the side, just like before.

“Thank you for your kindness, Sister! But I can’t take your cake—I’m having sugar water and snacks with the young master right now.”

“Huh? You’re having sugar water with Senior Lin?”

“Yep! Not just sugar water, but we’re also having a meal together! And also…”

Ruo’er hurriedly stopped herself, almost spilling that they slept together. The young master treated her well, willing to hold her to sleep, but saying that out loud could ruin his reputation—a young master sleeping with a servant? Ridiculous!

“Together in what way?”

“We’re taking a walk together!”

Ruo’er quickly thought on her feet and changed her words.

Mu Yiting found it odd; after all, Lin Nuo was a young master and valued social class. She herself was always putting on airs towards Ruo’er; he would scold her if she made a mistake. This had long been known within Xuanyun Sect.

So how could he be willing to engage in such casual activities? Just sharing a meal was impossible.

“Ruo’er, how do you think your young master is?”

“The young master is handsome, tall, and has a kind heart…”

The moment Lin Nuo’s merits were mentioned, Ruo’er, his little fan, became incredibly excited, rattling off her praise nonstop.

Mu Yiting was observant; Ruo’er was just a naive little girl without guile, and if she were lying, she wouldn’t express it so fluently.

Yet, the reality was that Ruo’er smoothly listed out a heap of compliments, seemingly genuine, without a hint of falsehood.

This was strange. How did Lin Nuo change so drastically during her absence?

“Sister won’t say more! The young master is waiting for me!”

Ruo’er waved her large white ears slightly and walked away with her plate.

What Mu Yiting gathered was that Lin Nuo was a genuinely good person.

She figured it was time to seek out the opinions of his junior and senior sisters.

Later, Mu Yiting approached Su Kexin, chatted casually, and then innocently brought up Lin Nuo.

“Ah, you’re asking what I think of Senior Brother…”

As Su Kexin mentioned Lin Nuo, her little face turned slightly red.

“Senior Brother, he…”