Chapter 978: She Changed

Chapter 978: She Changed

“Oh wow, the Young Master really excels at this.”

On the surface, it seemed like a compliment to Lin Nuo, but in truth, it was disappointment.

How can the Young Master perform magic like that?! Why would I feel any psychological burden? If anything, it’s better!

“Young Master, don’t you wish for a little baby? Look at other families, so happy with several members. Or do you not want to…”

“Considering the current state of Demon Practitioners, you should understand well as an Immortal. If you were to become pregnant, it would require time and energy to nurture that child. This is not the time for having offspring. You know you’re an orphan; in these chaotic times, who can really guarantee they can take care of a child?”

Lin Nuo spoke sternly; he was serious about this.

How could he, who was still trying to establish himself, even think about raising a child? That would be torture!

“I understand your worries. Though you’re a maid, I’ve sent you to cultivate and improve your abilities. You are no longer just a maid. If we can carry on without incident, then we can think about having children. So don’t be concerned; I’m not just practicing cultivation when I’m with you.”

Lin Nuo gently patted Ruo’er’s little head. Ruo’er’s big, round, sparkling eyes shone brightly as she grasped his meaning.

“I’m sorry, Young Master. I was overthinking… All right, if we can be safe in the future, I’ll definitely give you a little baby, no, not just one, but a whole bunch! You can think of names. Young Master is knowledgeable and will come up with all sorts of meaningful names~”

Ruo’er had imagined everything about the future; after all, the Young Master could do anything, so he would surely accomplish his grand goals, and she would eventually marry him and bear him children.

As for competing for the status of wife or concubine, she wouldn’t bother; just being with the Young Master was already satisfying. She didn’t dream about becoming the main wife.

There were many girls around the Young Master, several of whom she knew. She felt her accomplishments and talents were lacking compared to them.

But she could still try hard; who knows, she might succeed? Who can tell? Hehe.

“What are you giggling about?”

“Nothing, Young Master. I just think that being able to hold your hand and grow old together, with many children and grandchildren, would be so happily blissful. Hehe, your children, the boys will definitely be handsome and the girls will surely be stunning!”

The silly Ruo’er said dreamily; this was her greatest wish, simple yet so far away.

“You’re such a silly girl.”

Lin Nuo couldn’t help but chuckle, drawing her closer as they pressed their bodies together.

“Um… my intelligence really pales in comparison to yours, Young Master. You won’t dislike me, right? But don’t worry, our children will definitely inherit your brilliance and talent.”

“As long as we can reach that point, it doesn’t matter whose they are.”

Lin Nuo suddenly sighed, recalling the scene of Ruo’er living in Ru Yu Village with his mother after his death, feeling a pang of sorrow.

He didn’t want to see that scenario again.

She should have her own happy life.

“Young Master, Young Master, what are you thinking about?”

Ruo’er waved her hand in front of Lin Nuo’s eyes, breaking his train of thought.

“Nothing, just thinking about many matters lately.”

“Young Master, don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Hmm… If Ruo’er were a bit smarter, I could help share the burden… Alas… But if there’s anything I can help you with, you must tell me. I don’t want you to feel like you can’t rely on me at all.”

Ruo’er spoke softly, her voice lacking confidence.

“You need to have more self-confidence. You’re no longer that lowly maid you once were. In the future, you will be the Empress of the Demon Path, understand? So don’t see yourself as humble at all. Especially in front of those Demon Practitioners, how can you establish your authority in front of them?”

“Um… I-I will try hard, Young Master… I’ll do my best.”

Ruo’er clenched her little fist, yet her humble nature was hard to change. In front of Lin Nuo, very few could be confident.

The cave was quiet; the noise from outside was barely audible. The only sounds were the dripping water and their own echoes.

After resting for a bit, Lin Nuo was ready to continue working. But before that, he needed to check Ruo’er’s condition.

Would the dual-cultivation technique have any effect on this little girl?

“Ruo’er, sit well, let’s circulate our energy.”

“Mm, okay.”

Ruo’er nodded repeatedly, sitting cross-legged, ready to match Lin Nuo’s movements.

Lin Nuo took a deep breath and began to channel his energy into Ruo’er.

As he circulated the spiritual energy, he quickly drew a conclusion.

It didn’t work.

Despite the process of dual cultivation, his Demon Qi had invaded her body, yet her body repelled it and ultimately dissipated.

This was troublesome.

Not even the dual cultivation could succeed?

“Young Master, I, I…!”

As Lin Nuo rubbed his forehead deep in thought, Ruo’er’s body began to emit a white, shimmering light, startling him, causing him to retreat.

What’s going on now?

Could there be more Immortal Qi leaking out?

Lin Nuo felt something was off and quickly tried to suppress it; he couldn’t leave it unchecked. Who knew how her overflowing Immortal Qi would unfold?

Start the formation, channel the technique, suppress!

A dense Demon Qi appeared around Ruo’er, pressing down on the surging Immortal Qi. Lin Nuo not only had to offset it but also forcefully push his energy in.

He refused to believe he couldn’t handle this.

Lin Nuo attempted to maximize the intensity, but Ruo’er let out a painful cry, making him hold back.

Nope, this thing could be damaging; he couldn’t risk her body like that.

First, suppress the Immortal Qi.

Lin Nuo focused intently, controlling the strength as he gradually neutralized Ruo’er’s leaking Immortal Qi, but the white light surrounding her remained.

The white light grew more intense, illuminating the entire cave, accompanied by a powerful force that shook the cave, almost bringing it down.

This…?!

Could Ruo’er be another prodigy hiding astonishing Immortal powers?

If that’s the case, wouldn’t there be three prodigies already?!

Lin Nuo had no choice but to try and forcefully suppress it. But soon, the white, shimmering light began to fade, and the mysterious power diminished significantly.

It stopped.

The white light completely vanished, revealing Ruo’er once again in front of Lin Nuo.

But now, Ruo’er looked drastically different than before.

Her physique had changed.

It grew bigger.

She transformed into a flower-like beauty at her prime, enchanting and lovely.

“Y-Young Master…”

Even her voice had matured slightly, becoming sweet, causing Lin Nuo’s heart to race. This fair-skinned, beautiful Ruo’er was exactly his type.

“You…”

Lin Nuo was puzzled, but this change was clearly related to excess power accumulation; that last surge of power fluctuations was a sign.

“Young Master, what happened to me… ah, why do I feel like my body has changed?!”