NOVEL WEB chapter 143
143. Plan BCDEFG
Lin Nuo was deep in thought when something leaned against his back.
By the feel, it seemed to be a head.
And with the approach of Mu Yiting’s fragrant scent, Lin Nuo could tell it was her behind him.
Had it been anyone else, Lin Nuo would have instinctively moved away, but with Mu Yiting, he was less guarded.
“What are you doing?”
“Nothing, just couldn’t help wanting to lean in. If you mind, I’ll move away.”
“Make two more servings of ice water in the morning.”
“Alright, I understand.”
Upon hearing Lin Nuo’s words, Mu Yiting’s heart settled, and a slight smile appeared on her face, without any restraint.
She followed her heart, wanting to lean on Lin Nuo, and did so without hesitation.
And Lin Nuo, not one to dawdle, felt that if he could offer support, he would, and if not, he’d kick you away.
The howling of wolves outside had quieted down a bit, now only the sounds of crickets and frogs could be heard.
Like a summer in the countryside, their chaotic emotions also calmed down a bit.
“Do you usually rest in this kind of environment?” Mu Yiting asked.
“Yes, off and on, it’s been over two years.”
“Before entering Xuan Yun Men?”
“After leaving Xuan Yun Men.”
“Huh?”
Mu Yiting grew more confused, “Leaving Xuan Yun Men, what do you mean? Aren’t you still with Xuan Yun Men?”
“Just think of it as me talking nonsense.”
Lin Nuo replied coldly, in fact, he hadn’t misspoken, indeed it was after leaving Xuan Yun Men that he lived a tumultuous, wandering life, ultimately becoming a major villain.
Taking advantage of the fact that he couldn’t sleep, he chatted idly with Mu Yiting.
“You’re still cautious, huh? I’m not probing you, just asking casually, no need to talk nonsense to appease me.”
“I’m not appeasing you, it’s just that you don’t understand, this is the truth, believe it or not.”
Lin Nuo’s words were mysterious, always leaving Mu Yiting baffled.
It felt like they were from two different worlds, although close, they seemed far apart.
“Alright, I believe you, but I really don’t understand, it might be your experience, but I hope, one day, I can understand. I said I’m not probing you, to me, your matters are not intelligence. Rather, I truly want to understand you.”
“You don’t need to understand me, go mind your own business.”
Another person wanting to understand him, no one could, after all, he was the peak villain, and he didn’t need to be understood.
“Fine, fine, I’ll take care of my matters. I was thinking of leaving Tian Ling Mountain to return to the organization, but now, I choose to stay, because, you’re still there.”
Mu Yiting spoke straightforwardly, as an undercover agent, her mission was actually complete, there was no need to stay at Tian Ling Mountain to gather any intelligence, but because Lin Nuo was there, she changed her mind.
Lin Nuo noticed that Mu Yiting’s tone tonight was gentle, lacking the usual gloom and depression.
He didn’t like this.
He was willing to stay with her, solely because he valued her gloomy demeanor, which was full of negative energy, but now, she seemed like a softly spoken young girl, lacking her former toughness, and he didn’t like it.
“You’re very weak now,” Lin Nuo said coldly, his back to her.
“Yes, I won’t deny it, I am very weak now, if you want to mock, then go ahead and mock, after all, you’ve called me incompetent before.”
“You’re not worth my mockery, I’m just stating the truth, you are indeed incompetent. However, temporary weakness and incompetence are merely paving the way for future strength, you’re so weak now you can’t even walk the path.”
“Have you ever experienced weakness and incompetence?”
“Heh.”
Lin Nuo let out a cold laugh, not responding directly. If we’re talking about weakness and incompetence, his past self was far worse than Mu Yiting; he simply walked through it.
“Go to sleep earlier, stop nagging, and roll back to Tianling Mountain first thing in the morning.”
“When will you return to Tianling Mountain?”
“Don’t worry about it, I have my own plans.”
“Alright then.” Mu Yiting sighed softly, “You don’t mind me leaning on you all night, do you?”
“As long as you don’t mind me kicking you away in my sleep.”
“I don’t mind that at all.”
Mu Yiting smiled and comfortably rested against Lin Nuo’s back.
His robust back and strong arms gave her a sense of security.
Although Lin Nuo called her incompetent and weak, she felt as if he had encouraged her.
During an overnight stay outside, in a dilapidated room on the outskirts, she had a sweet dream, and Lin Nuo did not kick her away as he said he would.
…
After dawn, Mu Yiting bid farewell to Lin Nuo and flew back to Tianling Mountain on her sword. At this critical juncture, Tianling Mountain was safer than ever; she needed to go back to lay low and then find a way to contact her family.
After seeing off Mu Yiting, Lin Nuo also had to start his new tasks for the day.
As an outstanding villain, how could he remain stagnant? Even if his trip to Huitian District yesterday encountered a bit of turmoil and Plan A for his research experiment was interrupted, he had Plans BCDEFG. He would simply switch plans and proceed to the next step.
Recently, he had slain some mid-level magical beasts and even a heavenly magical beast, obtaining some fragments that could serve as the power source for his magical Xuanqi device.
However, to activate the magical Xuanqi device, he needed some rare mineral crystals.
He was originally going to Huitian District to purchase them, but since the area had turned into a sea of fire, he had to change plans and mine them himself.
He received news that not far away, there was a mountain range called Tulu Mountain, where rare mineral crystals could be found. However, they were hidden in treacherous places like cliffs, cold mountain valleys, and deep within confusing caves.
Why were they all hidden in such anti-human places?
Simply because the easy-to-find ones had been mined, leaving only the hard-to-find ones.
Moreover, with the fog rising in the mountains, poisonous gases spreading, and fierce beasts, it was a given for the deep mountains. Those mining bosses who sent people to mine might face the chilling wind and cold waters, and the brave men who went might never return, even losing their meal money. The risk was extremely high, so naturally, no one ventured there.
But Lin Nuo was the type who knew there were tigers in the mountains and still insisted on going. It was precisely because no one ventured there that he wanted to go.
As a great villain, such difficulties could not threaten him.
Once he obtained the mineral crystals, he could activate the Xuanqi device and gain a power source. His spiritual power was weak, limiting the use of his magical techniques, but the existence of the Xuanqi device was undoubtedly a compensation for this flaw. The device would supply him with magical soul power, allowing him to use advanced magical techniques.
If magic wasn’t enough, equipment would make up for it—a quality that an outstanding villain should have.
Without further ado, he quickly packed up and headed to Tulu Mountain.
…
“Master Dao, the Lingmeng of the Demon Refining Sect has been outrageously arrogant lately, harming the innocent. Many places have become living hells. We cannot stand idly by.”
“I am aware. My spirit eagle has located her whereabouts. We must act as agents of heaven and eliminate this scourge for the people.”
The three cultivators discussed.
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