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30. Becoming Dao Companions with Senior Brother
Master, Senior Brother…?!
Su Ke Xin’s recently calmed emotions stirred once again. These past few days, seeing Lin Nuo had made her restless, as if a fire was scorching her face, causing her to speak incoherently, even to the point of babbling nonsense.
Senior Brother was reading, so focused. She wondered what book he was engrossed in. Someone like Senior Brother, surely he must be studying some profound cultivation technique.
It would be so embarrassing if Senior Brother saw her still practicing Qi control.
Su Ke Xin instinctively clutched the books tightly and turned her back to Lin Nuo.
“Aren’t you going to greet him? A chance encounter in the pavilion, how romantic.”
Zhao Yue Qing patted Su Ke Xin on the shoulder.
“Emmm… No, I don’t want… If Senior Brother sees the books I’m borrowing, he’ll laugh at me…”
Su Ke Xin pouted, continuing to clutch the books tightly, fearing that Lin Nuo might catch even a glimpse of a word.
Her fair face flushed with a rosy tint, she instinctively lowered her head to avoid Zhao Yueqing seeing her disheveled state.
Yet Zhao Yueqing saw it all, having already guessed her best friend’s thoughts.
A girl in the throes of spring, hiding and concealing her budding affections.
The more she tried to hide, the more it showed.
“Kexin, look at Senior Lin Nuo. Not only is he dashing and handsome, but also talented in both letters and martial arts. Truly, he is the partner every female cultivator aspires to. Should I pursue him?”
“No, absolutely not!”
Su Kexin immediately puffed up her cheeks in anger, like a little cat fiercely defending its territory.
Zhao Yueqing covered her mouth, giggling lightly: “Look at you, I was just teasing. See how worked up you got. Alright, alright, I won’t compete with you. But I must remind you, Senior Lin Nuo had a bad reputation before, and the female cultivators within the sect kept their distance from him. However, due to his achievements in Fenghai Forest, more and more female disciples are starting to take notice of him. With Senior Lin Nuo’s abilities, he will surely gain more achievements. So, I suggest you become his partner before he gathers too many admirers.”
“Ah, partner, what nonsense are you talking about…”
Su Kexin’s face turned even redder, and in her fluster, the books in her hands almost dropped to the ground, thankfully she held on tight, “Besides, why would Senior Brother ever want me as his partner…”
“Ah, Kexin, have some confidence.”
Zhao Yueqing placed her hands on Su Kexin’s shoulders, speaking earnestly, “Kexin, you’ve grown so lovely, with a face like a peach blossom, charming and endearing. You’re the image of a partner many male cultivators yearn for.”
“Where, where is that true…” Su Kexin shyly turned her face away.
“Anyway, Senior Lin Nuo hasn’t said anything bad about you to your face. Besides, you have a good foundation, and you’re advancing quickly. Senior Lin Nuo chose you for the sword flight because he saw potential in you. Trust me, you have a great chance.”
“Um…”
Encouraged by Zhao Yueqing’s words, Su Kexin gained some confidence.
Right, Senior Brother hasn’t said anything bad about me, and it seems he does pay attention to me.
Meanwhile, on Lin Nuo’s side…
[What the, why is Su Kexin here, and what are those two girls whispering about? They keep glancing over here, they couldn’t have discovered what book I’m reading, could they?]
[That won’t do, how can I, a great villain destined to destroy the world, let them know what book I’m reading?]
So, he silently put the “Wulin’s Laughter” back on the shelf…
…
“Senior Lin Nuo has gone inside, aren’t you going to greet him?”
“Ah, Senior Brother went inside?”
“See for yourself, I’m not lying.”
“Um…”
The shy Su Kexin turned her head slightly, indeed unable to see Lin Nuo’s figure.
She breathed a sigh of relief, her complexion, breathing, and heartbeat slowly returning to normal.
“Yueqing, look, there’s a cat over there, so lazy and cute.”
Su Kexin noticed a large cat with a mix of black and white fur by the bookshelf, its four snowy paws as if stepping on snow traces, its fluffy and clean fur making it look round and plump, its eyes half-closed as if dozing off.
“It’s not shy, is it? Can I touch it?”
“It’s not shy, but you won’t be able to touch it. Don’t be fooled by its lazy demeanor; it reacts very quickly.”
Zhao Yueqing approached the large cat, crouching slightly. The cat yawned, seemingly unopposed.
However, just as Zhao Yueqing reached out to stroke the cat’s forehead, whoosh! In an instant, the cat retreated several meters away.
“This…”
Su Kexin was surprised. The lazy-looking cat seemed plump, but its movements were unexpectedly swift, almost like teleportation.
“Elder Zhou calls it ‘Taoist Priest’ and it’s always in the library. He says it’s a spiritual cat that doesn’t seem to oppose humans, yet no one can touch it, including Elder Zhou himself.”
“Hmm… Is it that strange?”
Su Kexin decided to give it a try, but the result was the same. As she attempted to touch its forehead, the cat whooshed back several meters in an instant.
After several unsuccessful attempts, she gave up on the idea.
…
Inside the library, there was a desk where Lin Nuo sat quietly, leafing through a bitter and difficult ancient book, “A Thousand Years of Solitude.”
This ancient book was placed in a secluded corner, and its worn cover suggested its age.
It was a book that not even the predecessors might understand, yet Lin Nuo read it with relish.
“Ignorant humans.”
Lin Nuo heard a deep voice but saw no one else, only a plump black and white cat before him.