NOVEL WEB chapter 96
96. We Just Dual Cultivated
“You’re indeed here.”
Qin Shili spotted Lin Nuo and chased after him.
“Second senior sister, is it right to pursue a second-order disciple like this?”
Lin Nuo weaved through the jungle, trying to shake off Qin Shili, but it was futile. With a surge of her spiritual power, she cast an ice spell, creating ice blocks under her high heels, allowing her to move easily even on muddy ground, speeding up, much stronger than his trashy wind spirit root.
Lin Nuo had no desire to entangle with her; he still had to practice the demonic cultivation techniques, how could he mix with her.
It seemed Li Ruoruo, the dazed loli, couldn’t fool Qin Shili after all, and she had been found out. But Su Kexin hadn’t come, probably believing the dazed loli’s words, that silly girl.
Without comparison, there’s no harm done, Su Kexin, how did you become the protagonist.
Lin Nuo dodged Qin Shili with a trick.
Shadow Split Technique, an excellent method for escaping.
He created several shadows, scattering in all directions, and if Qin Shili mistakenly guessed his real body, he could shake her off.
Qin Shili saw the scattered Lin Nuos retreating but had no intention of guessing; she simply wanted them all.
Ice Encasement.
In an instant, ice rapidly spread throughout the jungle, touching the illusions, making them all disappear.
The one that didn’t disappear was Lin Nuo.
Actually, capturing Lin Nuo was as easy as flipping her hand, she could simply use Ice Encasement to freeze him solid, but she didn’t want to do that. Forceful suppression was only for enemies, and Lin Nuo was someone she was interested in.
“Is it so shameful to train with me?”
Qin Shili had already caught up, only a few feet away from Lin Nuo.
“Yes, it’s very shameful.”
Only someone with the surname Lin would say that training with Qin Shili is shameful.
Lin Nuo ran until he found himself at a dead end, with Qin Shili still in relentless pursuit.
After all, he was the antagonist, so no one could blame him for what he did next.
Lin Nuo skidded to a halt, spun around swiftly, and from his sleeve, several darting needles flew out, aiming at Qin Shili.
Qin Shili, quick as lightning, conjured an ice shield in her hand to block them.
Seizing the moment, Lin Nuo attacked, aiming to take her down. Qin Shili immediately countered, and they exchanged blows with martial arts, each move met with a counter.
This was the first time Qin Shili had sparred with Lin Nuo. Neither used their spiritual powers, just pure martial arts, leaping and weaving through the trees and branches.
But when it came to martial arts alone, Lin Nuo had the upper hand. After several exchanges, he figured out Qin Shili’s patterns, spotted her weakness, and struck her unawares with a palm, sending her tumbling from the branch.
Now was his chance to escape.
But the branch he stood on also broke, and he fell from the tree as well.
Thud! They landed almost simultaneously, and on top of each other, with Lin Nuo pressing down on Qin Shili.
And at that moment…
“Master, the young master just ran over here, could he be in danger?”
Li Ruoruo rode the celestial tiger of Master Zhao, following him, and indeed, they found Lin Nuo and the others.
Under a tree, a man lay atop a woman.
“Young master, we’re here. Ah, young master?!”
Li Ruoruo’s face flushed red. What was the situation? Why was her young master on top of Qin Shili?
Could it be that the two of them…
Lin Nuo also snapped back to reality, finding himself right on top of Qin Shili.
Qin Shili, protected by her cultivation, felt no pain even as Lin Nuo fell from the tree onto her.
This was Lin Nuo’s first close encounter with Qin Shili, and he couldn’t help but notice her stunningly beautiful, fair, and smooth face, free of any blemish, and the light, pleasant fragrance that was refreshing to the senses.
Master Zhao, hearing from Li Ruoruo that Lin Nuo might be in danger, hurried to the scene, only to witness this tableau.
“You two… Although Xuan Yun Sect doesn’t oppose disciples forming companionships, you must still maintain propriety.”
Master Zhao was surprised, then turned to Li Ruoruo, “Ruoruo, have you misunderstood something? It doesn’t seem like Lin Nuo is being reprimanded by Qin Shili, rather, they seem to be indulging in the joys of companionship.”
“Uh…”
Li Ruoruo was at a loss for words. Indeed, it didn’t look like her young master was in trouble with Qin Shili, but rather, they were engaged in a joyous affair.
Oh my, what a bashful feeling.
Lin Nuo instinctively got up, pulling Qin Shili up with him.
Qin Shili said calmly, “You’ve won.”
“It’s not about winning or losing now, is it? Explain,” Lin Nuo said, pointing towards Sect Leader Zhao.
“What’s there to explain?” Qin Shili asked, expressionless.
“People might think we’re a couple now.”
“Do you care?”
“Don’t you?”
“The innocent are clear of heart; it doesn’t matter.”
“Everyone saw it clear as day, yet you say ‘the innocent are clear of heart.’ If we’re a couple, it’s all gain for me and all loss for you. You’re really quite composed.”
“If it bothers you, I can explain,” Qin Shili offered.
“Forget it, as long as you’re happy.”
Lin Nuo couldn’t be bothered to argue further. Just now, Qin Shili’s purity was tarnished, yet she acted as if nothing happened.
Such a strange woman, with an incredibly strong mindset.
“Lin Nuo, Qin Shili, what are you doing?” Sect Leader Zhao asked.
Lin Nuo was about to explain, but Qin Shili spoke up:
“We were just cultivating together.”
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