NOVEL WEB chapter 153
153. Taking an Apprentice
“A sense of accomplishment? Is that all? Nothing else?”
Ling Meng listened incredulously. There had to be some benefit involved, just for a sense of accomplishment, she couldn’t believe it.
Lin Nuo nodded, “Yes, but if there’s anything else, it’s that you will carry on my ultimate techniques. Inside the Demonic Cultivation Sect, it’s murky and miasmic, blinded by profit, completely forgetting the original intention of cultivating demonic techniques. And all the demonic cultivators under the heavens gather at the Demonic Cultivation Sect, monopolizing it, and once there’s a monopoly, without competition, progress stagnates. I certainly don’t want the demonic techniques to decline.”
Lin Nuo spoke earnestly, directly applying the righteous master’s set of theories, shaping himself into the image of a great master.
Yes, regardless of the intent, the pretense must be high.
Listening to Lin Nuo’s words, Ling Meng felt he was unfathomable, as if he had a noble ideal to save and promote the demonic techniques.
Indeed, nowadays, everyone in the Demonic Cultivation Sect starts cultivating demonic techniques for profit, to become stronger, to profit more.
It’s as if every disciple is a pawn of the higher-ups.
After witnessing Lin Nuo’s display of advanced demonic techniques and listening to his ideals, her view of him changed somewhat.
At least his image became more noble, whether in strength or realm.
Ling Meng asked softly, “Then you must have taught others before, right?”
“Not at all, you will be the first.”
“The first? Why?”
“As I said, you’re special, you’re talented, and of course, this has to do with fate and intuition. I’ve seen countless people, many with talent and gifts, but I don’t fancy them. Only you, I feel, are the most suitable candidate.”
Lin Nuo continued earnestly, recalling that he had only decided to cultivate her two days ago, but still wanting to make her feel that she had a remarkable skeleton, an extraordinary talent, meeting a mentor like Bo Le, with a bright future ahead.
Hearing this, Ling Meng secretly rejoiced, to be seen by a master who had learned advanced demonic techniques, and to be the first, was a testament to her talent and strength being recognized.
But she was worried, “But if I follow you in cultivation, it means betraying the Demonic Cultivation Sect, becoming their enemy.”
“Do you have a choice? Don’t you remember the scene where you were just attacked by your subordinate?”
Lin Nuo seized the opportunity and said incisively, “The weak will be eliminated, but the weak are also easily eliminated when they are getting stronger. The Demonic Cultivation Sect is so murky and dark, with your talent and gifts, you naturally attract the jealousy of those with ill intentions, fearing you’ll threaten their interests. Then they will try every means to kill you, and only by becoming stronger can you fight against them. And you have no choice, if you go back now, it’s nothing but a dead end.”
Lin Nuo rendered the atmosphere very heavy, as if the end of the world was upon us.
In fact, according to the script, even if there was infighting in the Demonic Cultivation Sect, and Ling Meng was put in mortal danger time and again, she would always turn danger into safety. In burst after burst of growth, her strength soared, and she honed her mind amidst deceit and cunning, becoming a ruthless female demon head.
Of course, she died early, which was also the historical trend.
Now Lin Nuo wanted to change this situation; her growth needed his intervention.
After hearing Lin Nuo’s words, Ling Meng’s heart was somewhat shaken.
Indeed, if she went back now, who knows if she would be attacked on the way back to the Demonic Cultivation Sect, and lose her life.
But could she really entrust herself to this man named Wu Yingge?
She didn’t know, but she had no other choice.
Lin Nuo continued to press on: “I can see you’re worried, worried that following me in cultivation might ruin your future. Rest assured, I won’t say much else, but the Demonic Cultivation Sect has countless talents. With your current strength, it might take years to access superior techniques and demonic resources. If you follow me, your strength will rapidly increase, easily surpassing fellow sect demons stronger than you, and you’ll accelerate your access to higher-level demonic techniques, something many demons dream of.”
Lin Nuo’s words were indeed tempting to Ling Meng, offering rapid access to higher-level demonic techniques, swift promotion, and becoming a powerhouse, not just a minor leader, still subject to the schemes of fellow sect demons.
In the Demonic Cultivation Sect, without strength, one could only be eliminated. After this narrow escape, she truly understood the darkness of the Demonic Cultivation Sect.
So, she decided to take a gamble, to give it a try, after all, she really had no other options.
Ling Meng’s expression became serious, and she paid a great respect to Lin Nuo: “Master Wu, I hope you will teach me the demonic techniques, I am deeply grateful.”
It was done.
Lin Nuo was secretly pleased; it seemed that after his persuasive talk and a display of advanced demonic techniques, Ling Meng would obediently become his disciple.
Lin Nuo said solemnly: “Very well, from today onwards, you are my disciple, Lin… Wu Yingge. Since you’re following me in cultivation, you must have a respectful title. From now on, you may call me Master.”
“Alright, Master, please accept your disciple’s bow!”
“No need for bows, I don’t go in for such frippery.”
Lin Nuo waved his hand, stopping Ling Meng’s action, “In the following days, you will practice demonic techniques with me. Of course, I may leave midway, and then you can return to the Demonic Cultivation Sect.”
“Master, if I return to the Demonic Cultivation Sect and they plot against me again…”
“Don’t panic, I’ve already thought of a solution for you, now you just need to focus on your cultivation.”
“What solution?”
“I can’t tell you now, but rest assured, it’s fine.”
Lin Nuo spoke with a heavy heart, as if everything was well planned.
In fact, he hadn’t thought of anything.
No matter, he’d think while practicing. After all, Ling Meng wouldn’t die, as long as she didn’t encounter the Sword Saint.
Listening to Lin Nuo’s words, Ling Meng felt more at ease. After all, with her master’s arrangements, she needn’t worry too much.
“Master, may I ask, how old are you this year?”
“Twenty-two,” Lin Nuo replied without hesitation.
“Oh, twenty-two, huh? I didn’t expect that. Master looks quite young, almost like my age. I’m sixteen today.”
Actually, Ling Meng wasn’t wrong. Lin Nuo’s physical age was seventeen, naturally appearing about her age. The twenty-two Lin Nuo mentioned referred to the age at the peak of his magical prowess five years later.
Since he was the Celestial Maiden of the Magical Path, it was only natural to use the age of his peak moments. After all, it was just an alias, free to be used at will.
“Master, what should we do next?”
“It’s getting dark. Let’s find a place to rest for the night, and tomorrow morning we’ll go gather materials to forge a mystical instrument.”
“Okay.”
Ling Meng agreed and followed Lin Nuo to find a place to rest. They found a cave that would suffice for the night.
As Ling Meng wandered nearby, she made a discovery.
“Master, look, there’s a spirit spring over there!”
Lin Nuo listened and followed Ling Meng’s pointing direction, indeed seeing a spirit spring emitting white mist.
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