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

6. Dual Cultivation

Guan Lei and his group failed to block Lin Nuo’s attacks and were instead defeated by his few moves. It was a case of the lower rank overpowering the higher rank, and one against three at that.

Since private fighting within the sect was severely punished, Lin Nuo could have gotten into trouble if he had inflicted serious injuries on them.

So, he held back, inflicting only minor wounds. It’s quite normal to get some minor injuries during training.

There was no need to draw attention over three incompetents; his main target was Su Kexin.

Moreover, he was certain they wouldn’t dare speak of today’s beating. Being injured by Lin Nuo was a loss of face they couldn’t afford.

Guan Lei and his group lost their earlier momentum, their voices lacking confidence.

“Lin Nuo, you can insult me, but don’t insult my master…”

Guan Lei, still reeling from a hidden weapon and a fierce kick from Lin Nuo, struggled to catch his breath.

Lin Nuo sneered, “The self-proclaimed righteous master of fists and palms, whose disciples gang up to lure fellow sect members to the back mountain for a fight, is quite laughable. But indeed, your master is the most incompetent among the sect masters, and his disciples are naturally not much better.”

Guan Lei retorted, “What right do you have to speak of him!”

Lin Nuo sneered without a word.

What right?

The right that the incompetent fist master was killed by me, Lin Nuo.

But he couldn’t possibly say that out loud.

After all, that was after he turned to the dark path.

Lin Nuo walked up to Guan Lei and kicked him fiercely again, sending him rolling over ten meters.

“Cough… cough…”

Guan Lei coughed out the weeds in his mouth, looking even more disheveled.

“You may roll back now.”

With that, the cold-eyed Lin Nuo slightly turned his back to Guan Lei and the others and walked towards the bamboo forest.

“The master isn’t in the bamboo forest…”

“Heh.”

Lin Nuo let out a cold laugh and gradually disappeared into the depths of the bamboo forest.

Lin Nuo was well aware that Master Wu Feng wasn’t here, and that the three Guan Lei brothers had set an ambush for him. His main purpose was to visit a certain place, and of course, to beat those three good-for-nothings along the way.

Walking down a dimly lit path, Lin Nuo spotted a beam of light ahead.

“I’ve arrived.”

He reached a pass that resembled the mouth of a cliff. Looking out, the magnificent beauty of Tianling Mountain unfolded before his eyes.

Lin Nuo missed this little path entrance the most, with its lush bamboo leaves, serene and quiet, where the gentle breeze would dispel the restlessness in his heart.

It was a wonderful spot he had stumbled upon by chance. Whenever something upset him, a glance at the beautiful scenery here would lift his spirits.

“This would be the perfect moment for a strong drink, too bad I don’t have any.”

Lin Nuo found a spot to sit, leaning against the bamboo.

It had been years, but upon returning, everything here was still as peaceful as before.

He would wait until the sun had completely set before going back.

After a while, amidst the rustling of bamboo leaves, a slow, rhythmic set of footsteps could be heard.

“Someone’s coming?”

The sensitive Lin Nuo immediately became alert, gripping the hilt of his sword at his waist.

It could be the Guan Leis, daring to disturb Lin Nuo’s rest. It seems they weren’t beaten enough.

Following the direction of the footsteps, Lin Nuo saw a dignified and graceful girl emerging from the bamboo forest.

“As expected, you’re here.”

The girl revealed a gentle smile and walked towards Lin Nuo with light steps.

Lin Nuo released his grip on the sword hilt and concealed the hidden weapon in his sleeve.

It wasn’t an enemy.

“It’s evening. I saw you hadn’t returned and figured you must be here. Whenever you’re feeling down, you always come to this place.”

The girl gently arranged her long dress and sat down beside Lin Nuo.

This path entrance wasn’t Lin Nuo’s secret alone; his senior sister, Liu Shuqin, knew about it too.

“If there’s anything you want to talk about, it might make you feel better.”

“No.”

Lin Nuo replied with two words, continuing to gaze at the beautiful scenery below the mountain.

Liu Shuqin wouldn’t abandon Lin Nuo because of his cold words. On the contrary, she felt that his bad mood meant he needed comfort even more.

Liu Shuqin said with a gentle smile, “I know today’s spiritual realm assessment conference was a big blow to you. It’s okay, it’s just a temporary low. Anyone accepted into the sect by the master has potential. Don’t be discouraged, it will get better. Thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west, one can’t always live in the past, and no one knows what the future holds.”

Lin Nuo turned to look at her.

Sorry, I really do live in the past (physically).

And about the future, I actually do know.

As for potential, it’s the potential of a villain.

That Mrs. Han who took me, Lin Nuo, as her disciple, only wanted the support of the Lin family.

Such an old utilitarian.

“I didn’t mind,” Lin Nuo responded to her briefly.

“Alright, alright, as long as you didn’t mind.”

Liu Shuqin gently held Lin Nuo’s hand, “Master has been busy lately, he might not have paid enough attention to you. Shi Li, she’s aloof by nature, and although she hasn’t responded to you, it doesn’t mean she rejects you. Ke Xin, your junior sister, might be a bit more approachable. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself; you have your own shining points. I’ve recently advanced in my cultivation and can spare some time to guide you. Let’s work hard together.”

The warmth of her palm, the impatient comfort, the spring-like words, all radiated a motherly glow.

Liu Shuqin was a year older than him, showering him with care, like a gentle older sister accompanying him in his low moments.

However, to the current Lin Nuo, it was merely pity for the weak.

“There’s no need.”

Lin Nuo’s hand slowly slipped from hers, “With your sixth level of Spirit Realm, you’ll have more opportunities for external trials. There’s no need to waste time on me.”

Lin Nuo’s words struck a chord in Liu Shuqin’s heart.

Indeed, with greater ability comes greater responsibility. Having ascended to the sixth level of the Spirit Realm, she would inevitably go out on dangerous missions, while Lin Nuo, only at the second level, would at most go catch some bandits. The chances for them to even meet were slim, let alone assist him in his cultivation.

Liu Shuqin’s tone was firm: “At least before I leave, I will do my best to help you advance your cultivation.”

Lin Nuo couldn’t understand why she was so persistent in helping him.

Perhaps it was out of kindness.

“Do as you wish.”

Lin Nuo didn’t argue with her anymore. It was pointless. After all, the outcome was that she would go on her trials, and he would be out of her care. What was the use of saying so much?

He, Lin Nuo, had already finished reading the script.

“When will you go back?” Liu Shuqin asked.

“When the sun sets.”

“Then good, I’ll accompany you.”

Liu Shuqin insisted on staying, and Lin Nuo didn’t persuade her to leave. He just watched the wind, as long as she didn’t chatter.

Liu Shuqin didn’t speak again, sitting quietly beside Lin Nuo, with only the distance of a finger between their shoulders.

Lin Nuo didn’t like goody-two-shoes, but Liu Shuqin was the exception he didn’t quite dislike.

The two sat quietly until the sun set.

…

After returning to his room, Lin Nuo took off his long sword and hung it on the wall.

Every day after practice, he had to summarize his shortcomings and play to his strengths.

He flipped through the almanac; the day for his external trial was not far off.

Actually, there’s nothing to expect, like someone of his caliber, he’s only good for crushing wild beasts or bandits that raid villages.

But I can try out the combat capabilities of the mystic arts.

Slap slap.

Someone knocked on the door.

“Come in.”

The door was pushed open lightly, and Li Ru’er, a white fox girl, entered with a plate of food.

“Eat up, young master.”

She closed the door and placed the plate on the table.

“Young master, I heard the results of the spiritual realm came out today.”

“Yes, it’s the second level of the spiritual realm,” Lin Nu said indifferently.

“Don’t be sad, young master, you’ll get better.”

Li Ru’er spoke softly, “Young master, why don’t we try again? It might work this time.”

“What are you talking about?” Lin Nu was puzzled.

“Double cultivation…”

Li Ru’er’s small face turned red as she slowly untied her belt…

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Tonight, three o’clock, I beg for a moon ticket, ～