NOVEL WEB chapter 44
44. The World-Ending Villain Descends the Mountain
Lin Nuo, with an ample supply of pork floss buns, stepped on his spirit sword and left Tian Ling Mountain, soaring into the sky, weaving through the clouds with ease.
Huang City was a great distance from Tian Ling Mountain, requiring a long time to control the spirit sword, consuming a lot of spiritual energy, and the rider easily fatigued.
However, Lin Nuo felt that, as a world-ending level villain, this distance was hardly worth mentioning.
“I’ll proceed at full speed, and it will take only half an hour to reach Huang City.”
Speed is of the essence in warfare. He floored the throttle, setting the speed to maximum. Like a gust of wind, the man charged through the clouds, leaving a faint trail of mist in the blue sky.
Half an hour later, he arrived in Huang City with energy to spare.
Charge, a great villain should have the momentum to tear through the sky! Unstoppable, invincible!
An hour later.
On a rural path, a handsome young man with a long sword strolled along, dogs barking incessantly by the roadside.
“The script is slightly off. Why is my spiritual power gone? The city of Huang is still dozens of miles away.”
Lin Nuo was troubled. Flying and then suddenly running out of power, nearly crashing—indeed, this second-tier spiritual body is trash. Flying my ass, it almost cost me my life.
What to do now? It was supposed to be a half-hour flight, but now I can’t fly. Walk the rest of the way? What a waste of time.
And I’m running out of pork floss cakes too.
“I need to think of something.”
Lin Nuo looked around and spotted several fine horses tethered nearby.
Good, they seem to be thoroughbreds. I’ll choose one, yes, that one nibbling on the mud-covered grass.
He could tell the horse had an owner, but no matter. A great villain like him wouldn’t balk at looting and plundering, so what’s wrong with stealing a horse?
Right, a villain should act the part, especially now that he’s escaped from Tianling Mountain, it’s time to be lawless.
Lin Nuo dragged his sword over, about to mount the horse, when a Taoist priest in a brown robe burst out, roaring, “What are you doing! What evil are you plotting!”
Lin Nuo felt like a true villain. Yes, just like this. Provoke openly, enrage the other party, and when they strike, catch them off guard. Then, in front of them, take the horse, crushing both man and spirit.
Little Taoist, it’s your misfortune to encounter Lin the Villain.
Lin Nuo disdainfully replied, “I’m taking your horse.”
Upon hearing this, the priest flew into a rage: “In broad daylight, you dare to rob openly. Today, I shall enforce justice on behalf of the heavens!”
Oh? Enforce justice on behalf of the heavens? I am the heavens, you can go to sleep.
The priest’s roar brought out several other Taoists in brown robes, who stood before Lin Nuo.
Suddenly, there were several more people, and Lin Nuo felt that this bout of murder and looting wouldn’t go so smoothly.
But he had no intention of backing down. Today, he must steal a horse.
“Third Brother, this man wants to steal our horse,” the priest said angrily, turning to another tall Taoist.
That Taoist took one look at Lin Nuo and was immediately astonished.
“It’s Lin the Hero, greetings to Lin the Hero!”
The Third Brother immediately knelt down, thanking Lin Nuo.
“Third Brother, what is this…?”
“Junior Brother, do not be rude. This is Lin Nuo, the hero who saved me in the Sea of Wind Forest. He alone vanquished a heavenly dragon and the disciples of the Refining Demon Sect, saving us all.”
“Ah, this…”
The Taoist was shocked. So this was the legendary Lin Nuo, the hero of their sect.
Frightened, he quickly knelt and apologized, “Sorry, Lin the Hero, I was blind and did not recognize you. Please forgive my offense!”
Lin Nuo: “……”
Oh my, this development feels strangely familiar.
No, why does everyone start cursing with ‘great hero’ the moment they speak?
“I believe Junior Brother has a misunderstanding with Hero Lin, who might need a horse for his journey. Hero Lin, if you fancy any horse, feel free to take it,” said the third senior brother with a chuckle.
Lin Nuo has lost all interest in stealing horses now.
He had intended to provoke a bit, to indulge in the thrill of playing the villain, but now, he’s been directly offered a horse as Hero Lin.
Forget it, no longer interested.
“I don’t need one.”
Lin Nuo waved his hand and turned to leave.
But ahead lay a long, seemingly endless road.
Dozens of miles to go, enough to cripple the legs.
After a long while, the lengthy road kicked up billowing dust as a spirited young man galloped on his horse.
…
Upon reaching the radiant city, Lin Nuo followed the instructions in the letter to meet with the leader of the royal army within the city.
It was a somewhat luxurious mansion, the place where the city lord accommodated the royal army.
Led by a servant of the mansion, Lin Nuo went to meet the general.
The general was in the living room, where, by chance, there were two other men dressed in Taoist robes, swords at their sides, full of vigor.
“My lord, Young Master Lin has arrived.”
The servant led Lin Nuo into the living room and then withdrew.
The general greeted Lin Nuo with a polite smile upon his arrival, then his expression turned serious again:
“Alright, everyone is here. Thank you, representatives of the three great sects, for coming to assist us in finding the princess. It was our negligence, and we apologize for troubling you.”
Lin Nuo glanced at him.
Enough already, cut the chatter, I still need to make a run to the black market.