The Villain Doesn’t Want To Get Entangled With the Beautiful Girl After Rebirth

24. Soaring Together

“Even if I flew fast, I didn’t fall, did I?”

“If you had fallen, it would have been too late. You must consider the personal safety of your Junior Brother.”

“In that case, I’ll just fly slower.”

“Flying slower also has its risks. You’ve only just learned; it’s not suitable for you to carry someone while flying.”

Liu Shuqin usually didn’t interfere with sword flight, but she had promised Lin Nuo to assist in his cultivation. Now that their trip was coming to an end without much guidance given, she had to seize the last opportunity to be alone with him, at least to let him grasp the essentials of sword flight.

Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin argued over this matter for a long time, neither willing to yield.

“Then let Senior Brother decide.”

“Alright, let the Junior Brother decide.”

Both turned to look at Lin Nuo simultaneously, who was quietly watching them.

This development felt less and less like the villain template.

He suddenly had an idea. His sword was still in a dormant, dull state, needing a strong surge of spiritual power to activate. Both young ladies were excellent prospects in spiritual cultivation, with levels of spiritual power far above his. If they each infused their spiritual power into his sword, creating two strong surges, it would surely activate it.

Very well, this plan shall be called ‘Soaring Together.’

“Let’s do it together.”

“Ah?”

Su Kexin and Liu Shuqin were somewhat surprised, exchanging glances with each other.

“Senior brother, three people, whose sword shall we use, and who will control it?”

“Use my sword, each of you take turns controlling it.”

Lin Nuo gathered his energy, the sword flew out of its sheath, hovering before them.

“How about that?”

“Great!”

In unison, they stepped onto the sword, Su Kexin at the front, Liu Shuqin at the rear, leaving a space in the middle for Lin Nuo.

“This…”

This formation seems familiar… It feels like this journey won’t be peaceful.

“Junior brother, let’s head back,” Liu Shuqin said with a light laugh.

Lin Nuo had no choice but to step up as well.

The long sword weaved through the blue sky and white clouds, and the three riding together on the sword became a tale of Zuxing Town, with the heroic Lin Nuo reputed across the four seas, embraced by fame on both sides.

…

Tianling Mountain, Xuan Yun Sect.

Streaks of mist trailed across the sky as disciples returned one after another on their swords.

In the grand hall of Xuan Yun Sect, Sect Leader Zhao awaited the good news from his disciples.

The elders, leading their teams, reported back to Sect Leader Zhao the results of their trials outside.

Sect Leader Zhao gathered all the elders and the five esteemed masters to summarize the event.

“Not bad, the trials outside have shown remarkable effects, with some disciples achieving great feats. Sixth Order Han Dongxu crushed the rebel generals, Sixth Order Zhou Hao successfully quelled the sea monsters, and Seventh Order Qin Shili even eradicated the heavenly beast, the Cold Maple Serpent, that has long troubled the northern domain. Congratulations are in order.”

Sect Leader Zhao stroked his beard, quite satisfied with the results of the trials.

He looked around at the present elders and masters; almost all the teams had reported their trial results to Sect Leader Zhao, except for Yuan Heng who had just returned and had yet to report.

Sect Leader Zhao’s gaze turned to Yuan Heng, inquiring, “Yuan Heng, how did the suppression of the monsters in Zuxing Town go?”

Yuan Heng bowed slightly and responded, “Sect Leader, the trial in Zuxing Town started smoothly, but an accident occurred midway. Disciples of the Demonic Cultivation Sect and a heavenly-ranked dragon lay in ambush in Fenghai Forest, attacking our sect’s disciples and those from other sects, resulting in heavy casualties.”

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this; no one would have expected the nefarious Demonic Cultivation Sect to venture into that small patch of Fenghai Forest.

“Did any of our sect’s disciples come to harm?” Sect Leader Zhao asked anxiously.

Yuan Heng hesitated, seeing the masters of Guan Lei and Xu Yudong present, it was difficult to speak.

“What is it, is there something you find hard to say?”

“No, it’s just… truth can’t be concealed forever, everyone will eventually find out.”

Then Yuan Heng recounted to Sect Leader Zhao how Xu Yudong was a spy for the Demonic Cultivation Sect and the death of Guan Lei. Master Fan Zhen, upon hearing this, was dumbfounded; Xu Yudong was his prized disciple, kind-hearted, highly talented, and diligent. It was unimaginable that he could be a spy for the Demonic Cultivation Sect.

“So that’s how it is. It’s fortunate that the other disciples are safe. Were those disciples rescued by you?”

“I’m ashamed to say, it wasn’t me,” Yuan Heng shook his head with a sigh. “My Mystical Disk had been tampered with by Xu Yudong, making it impossible to detect their location and condition. By the time I realized, the disaster had already been quelled.”

“Then who quelled the disaster? In your team, aside from you, the most skilled is Han Xianzi’s senior disciple, Liu Shuqin. The others don’t have enough cultivation to withstand a Heavenly Rank Servant Dragon. Was it her?”

“It wasn’t,” Yuan Heng shook his head in denial. “He’s also a disciple of Han Xianzi, a kid named Lin Nuo.”

“Lin Nuo? I don’t recall a disciple above the fifth rank by that name,” Master Zhao stroked his beard thoughtfully. He remembered all the promising talents of Xuan Yun Sect clearly. Who was Lin Nuo? Did such a person exist?

“Lin Nuo is at the second stage of the Spirit Realm, Master,” Yuan Heng replied.

“Spirit Realm second stage? Aren’t only those above the third stage allowed to go on trials? Oh, there’s also the rule for disciples who have practiced for over five years. He’s only at the second stage after five years? Are you certain there’s no mistake?”

Master Zhao was utterly confused. With his age, having weathered countless storms and witnessed all walks of life and numerous geniuses, he had never heard of a second-stage Spirit Realm cultivator capable of slaying a Heavenly Rank Servant Dragon.

“Han Xianzi was also present; she should know clearly.”

With that said, everyone’s gaze shifted to Han Fengxuan, who was draped in a thin veil.

Han Fengxuan nodded slightly, “Yes, Master, Lin Nuo is indeed at the second stage of the Spirit Realm. The Heavenly Mystical Stone showed it clearly.”

Still incredulous, Master Zhao asked, “But how could a second-stage Spirit Realm cultivator quell the attack from the Refining Demon Sect and a Heavenly Rank Servant Dragon? What technique did he use, Yuan Heng, do you know?”

Yuan Heng shook his head, “I’m not sure; he’s unwilling to say.”

“And Han Xianzi, what techniques do you usually teach him?”

Han Xianzi responded softly, “Nothing but some basic Qi cultivation techniques and swordsmanship.”

“That’s strange,” Master Zhao stroked his beard in contemplation. “Logically, dealing with a Heavenly Rank Demon Dragon is extremely difficult for anyone below the seventh stage, yet he’s only at the second. Han Xianzi, you must pay more attention to this disciple.”

“Yes.”

At that moment, Han Xianzi was also filled with doubt. She had carefully nurtured her four disciples, except for Lin Nuo. She was initially reluctant to let Lin Nuo go on this trial, as an accident at the second stage would be troublesome.

But now, he had slain a Heavenly Rank Servant Dragon and many from the Refining Demon Sect.

She knew well that even her senior disciple, Liu Shuqin, struggled against a Heavenly Rank Servant Dragon.

Yet this third disciple, whom she hadn’t held in high regard, had actually defeated it?

Han Xianzi felt this matter needed thorough investigation.

…

Lin Nuo returned to his room and sat cross-legged on the bed.

Knock, knock, knock, someone was at the door.

“Young master, are you there?”

“The door’s not locked.”

“Oh, okay.”

The white fox loli opened the door, carrying food, and walked in, then gently closed the door behind her.

“Young master, your meal is ready. Please eat while it’s hot.”

“Li Ruoruo, come here.”

“Huh? What’s going on, young master?”

Li Ru’er placed the plate on the table and walked to Linuo’s bedside.

“Get into bed,” Linuo whispered softly.