SWNOVELXO Chapter 398: A Few Nights by Your Side is No Big Deal
Chapter 398: A Few Nights by Your Side is No Big Deal
Fearing the damage to Liu Mei and the other’s foundation, Lin Fengmian did not dare to absorb any more energy and voluntarily stopped using the Demon Emperor Technique.
He dispersed the torrent of sword energy and used his sword light to retrieve the Core Formation Realm cores and storage rings from the two of them.
Liu Mei and the other leaned weakly against him, barely staying upright as he reached out to support them.
Xiao Li, clad in tattered clothes, landed on the ground, controlling five battered shields to protect Cao Cheng’an behind him.
Cao Cheng’an was now covered in blood, all from the various sword wounds inflicted by the countless sword lights.
The shield that had been pulled back had been reduced to a palm-sized, tattered piece of metal that was already on the verge of collapsing.
“Kid, you’re out of spiritual energy, aren’t you? You destroyed my Tortoise Spirit Shield! Watch me grind your bones into dust!”
Xiao Li sneered at Lin Fengmian, his hands gripping a pair of twin blades as he glared at him.
Appearing exhausted, Lin Fengmian panted, “Even if I’m out of spiritual energy, what can you do about it?”
“Arrogant brat, you’re asking for death!”
Xiao Li didn’t dare give Lin Fengmian time to recover. With twin blades in his hand, he charged forward.
Lin Fengmian’s eyes flashed with cold light as he shouted, “You’ve fallen for it! One Sword to Determine the Universe!”
Seeing the dazzling sword light erupt once more, Xiao Li was startled and quickly mustered all his strength to block Lin Fengmian’s attack.
To his surprise, the sword strike was effortlessly deflected, and he looked at Lin Fengmian in confusion.
But at the moment their eyes met, Liu Mei suddenly appeared in front of Lin Fengmian, her eyes flashing with brilliance.
Upon meeting her gaze, Xiao Li felt a buzzing in his head and froze in place. It wasn’t until Chen Qingyan pierced his heart with a sword that he snapped out of it.
Chen Qingyan’s sword surged with icy energy, instantly freezing his body and then shattering his internal organs.
Lin Fengmian smiled faintly, “Fool, I said that I was out of spiritual energy, but I never said that my senior sisters were out of spiritual energy.”
Earlier, he had deliberately stopped the Demon Emperor Technique, creating the illusion that all three of them were drained of spiritual energy to deceive Xiao Li.
The man had indeed fallen for the trap and paid for it with his life, slain by the combined efforts of Lin Fengmian and his companions.
When Lin Fengmian saw Xiao Li fall with a look of confusion, he still wasn’t satisfied. He sent out a sword strike to decapitate him, ensuring that he wouldn’t rise again.
Turning to Cao Cheng’an, who was shaking uncontrollably, Lin Fengmian offered a friendly smile.
“Young Master Cao, why are you the only one left?”
Cao Cheng’an trembled violently, his teeth chattering.
“You… you can’t kill me… my father… he won’t let you get away with it.”
Lin Fengmian’s smile remained warm. “Kill you? No, why would I do that?”
“Young Master Cao, if you unlock the spiritual restraints on them, I can spare your life for now.”
The physical restraints were easy to remove, but the spiritual restraints were far more complex.
Each spiritual restraint had a specific unlocking sequence, with tens of thousands of possible combinations.
Either one had to try them all, know the exact sequence, or spend a significant amount of time and effort forcibly breaking through.
Cao Cheng’an stammered, “You… you must swear that none of you here will kill me!”
Lin Fengmian reached out and grabbed his neck, still smiling. “You’re pretty smart, aren’t you? But do you think you have the right to bargain with me?”
Before Cao Cheng’an could say anything more, Lin Fengmian slapped him twice, knocking him unconscious.
Lin Fengmian sneered, “I can promise you this, but I won’t swear an oath. Now unlock the spiritual restraints on them, and I’ll let you live a little longer.”
“Otherwise, I’ll start by skinning you alive and then slowly release the restraints.”
Lin Fengmian sent out numerous sword qi, which flew back and forth across Cao Cheng’an’s body, slicing him until he was covered in blood.
Cao Cheng’an screamed in agony. Having already experienced this madman’s ruthless nature, he immediately surrendered.
“I’ll unlock them! I’ll unlock them!”
Lin Fengmian stopped his assault and calmly said, “Thank you, Senior Sisters, for keeping an eye on him. Don’t let anyone kill him.”
Cao Cheng’an finally felt relieved and began to unlock the spiritual restraints on the female disciples of the Joyful Union Sect.
One by one, the Joyful Union Sect disciples were freed from their restraints, glaring angrily at Cao Cheng’an.
Had Liu Mei and the others not been watching, these vengeful women might have beaten him to death.
After all, since they couldn’t absorb his energy, they might as well vent their anger by killing him.
Lin Fengmian looked at Cao Cheng’an with a mischievous grin. “Young Master Cao, let’s finish the process we missed earlier. Hand over all your valuables.”
Cao Cheng’an didn’t dare to argue. He obediently erased the spiritual imprint on his storage ring and handed it over.
As long as he could stay alive, he would do anything. He just needed to buy some time, and his rescue would arrive soon.
Of course, Lin Fengmian knew that this brat was up to no good.
But guess what? He was too!
At this moment, Zhuo Ningsi had recovered and approached Lin Fengmian along with her fellow disciples to express their gratitude.
“Ningsi and the other sisters thank Junior Brother Lin for saving our lives.”
Lin Fengmian quickly helped her up. “Senior Sister Zhuo, you’re too kind. I am also a member of the Joyful Union Sect. How could I stand by and watch them bully our disciples?”
“Earlier, I acted in haste and may have offended you. Please forgive me.”
Zhuo Ningsi generously waved her hand. “What are you talking about, Junior Brother Lin? You saved us. Don’t say it was just a touch – I wouldn’t mind spending a few nights by your side.”
Lin Fengmian almost choked on his own saliva, unsure whether he was the one who had gained or lost in this situation.
Chen Qingyan walked over and said, “Let’s talk later. This place isn’t safe. The disciples of the Heavenly Deception Sect will soon notice that something is wrong.”
Liu Mei nodded in agreement. “Yes, we should leave as soon as possible.”
Lin Fengmian spoke firmly. “Senior Sister Chen, you and Senior Sister Zhuo stay here to gather our belongings.”
“The rest of you should recover from your injuries. We’ll leave in an hour!”
Chen Qingyan nodded. Since the situation here hadn’t been exposed yet, it was still relatively safe for now.
Lin Fengmian pulled Liu Mei aside and whispered, “Do the townspeople know about my parents’ special circumstances?
Liu Mei shook her head. “We’ve never interacted with them openly. Only a few of us know about their connection to the Joyful Union Sect. You can rest assured.”
Lin Fengmian thought for a moment. He had initially considered taking his parents with him, but then thought about the dangers they would face on their journey back to the Joyful Union Sect.
Moreover, his parents weren’t suited for the cultivation world. Even if they reached the Joyful Union Sect, he wasn’t sure what kind of situation they would face.
After weighing his options, he decided to abandon the idea.
Liu Mei understood his concern and chuckled. “If you’re really worried, you can bring them back to the Joyful Union Sect. We’ll treat them well.”
Lin Fengmian waved his hand quickly. “My father is an old man. Don’t send him to an early grave.”
Liu Mei teased, “Maybe he actually wants to?”
Lin Fengmian sighed. “My mother would break his third leg and castrate him if he tried anything.”
Liu Mei laughed so hard that her shoulders shook, then she glanced at Cao Cheng’an.
“Are you really letting this guy go?”
Lin Fengmian sneered. “Of course not!”
He turned to Mo Ruyu with a smile. “Senior Sister Mo, please keep an eye on him. We’ll be back soon.”
After exchanging a few words with Chen Qingyan and the others, Lin Fengmian and Liu Mei left for Yiyun Tower.
In no time, Lin Fengmian returned with Wang Yanran, while Liu Mei was nowhere to be seen.