NOVEL NEXT WORLD chapter 216
216. Dual Cultivation for Li Ruo’er
The two immortals already found it strange because whenever Lin Nuo was mentioned, Master Zhao would always give him high praise.
This praise was far higher than that for other disciples, including the strongest young disciple, Qin Shili.
The evaluation of Qin Shili was at the seventh level, slaying demons and eliminating evil.
But the evaluation of Lin Nuo did not mention his spiritual level, but rather highlighted Lin Nuo’s strength through various events.
His profound and unfathomable strength, even the master elders and respected teachers could not fathom his true abilities.
“Of course, this is just my suggestion. As for persuading Lin Nuo, I’m sorry, that child is not easy to persuade. Oh, by the way, there’s one more thing I forgot to tell you, Lin Nuo and Li Ruo’er have actually practiced dual cultivation.”
“Dual cultivation?”
The two immortals were surprised to hear this, and continued to ask, “What was the result of the dual cultivation?”
“Initially, the dual cultivation was meant to help Lin Nuo advance his cultivation. As for the result, Lin Nuo’s cultivation didn’t make much progress; he is still at the second stage of the Spirit Realm. As for Li Ruo’er, I don’t know. After all, she is not a disciple of our sect, and we don’t pay attention to her cultivation.
However, I think that Li Ruo’er being discovered for her potential might be related to this dual cultivation. After all, someone with no cultivation at all wouldn’t catch your eye.
People often realize Lin Nuo’s actions and results only after the fact.”
“Mm… Master, are you implying that Lin Nuo used dual cultivation to help Li Ruo’er, who had no cultivation, advance?”
“Haha, you can interpret it yourselves, just as I interpreted his actions back then. He wouldn’t tell you what he plans to do.”
Master Zhao continued stroking his beard and laughing, throwing the key points of the question to them, so they could interpret it.
The two immortals seemed to be drawn into the topic by Master Zhao. It seemed that this was indeed the case. Li Ruo’er had not received any training, yet she had cultivation, which was very strange.
If there was dual cultivation, it could indeed be possible.
They thought of a possibility because the Xuanyun Sect has a rule that disciples cannot be privately accepted. To accept a disciple, the master must review them.
And Li Ruo’er had already been judged by the master to have no spiritual roots and was not suitable for cultivation. Logically, she could only be an ordinary person and couldn’t advance.
But Lin Nuo should have seen this and heard that some fox tribes are good materials for dual cultivation. Without violating the sect’s rules, he deliberately said he wanted to advance and then specifically dual cultivated with Li Ruo’er.
This way, there was a legitimate reason to use dual cultivation to enhance Li Ruo’er’s cultivation.
As for himself, Master Zhao also said that his spiritual level couldn’t be used as a reference. A person at the third stage of the Spirit Realm achieving so many amazing feats was unrealistic.
In this way, Lin Nuo was actually the first to discover Li Ruo’er’s potential. He brought her over and used dual cultivation to enhance her cultivation. She then had the ability to show some potential, allowing her to interact with spirit beasts and wait for the immortals to come, attracting their attention.
Mm, I have some ideas now.
“What do you think?” Dong Xiyan asked the male immortal beside him.
“Do you really intend to accept Li Ruo’er?” the male immortal asked in return.
“Yes, I hope to accept her,” Dong Xiyan replied firmly.
“In my opinion, if you want Li Ruo’er to go to Zifeng Valley, you will need Lin Nuo because he will know better how to train her. Actually, he hopes Li Ruo’er can shed her mortal identity; he just needs a suitable reason.”
“Mm, it seems to be the case. Moreover, Li Ruo’er seems to rely on him quite a bit. We will need to explain this to the other immortals. Lin Nuo didn’t enter Zifeng Valley for the immortal path or trials. This is the first case, and it needs to pass the other immortals’ approval.”
Dong Xiyan said, seemingly beginning to accept Lin Nuo as well.
Li Ruo’er has potential, but Lin Nuo, who discovered her potential and enhanced her cultivation through subtle means, also has significant highlights.
“If you agree, I can join a few elders in writing a recommendation letter to let Lin Nuo go to Zifeng Valley with her. You can rest assured, Lin Nuo is righteous and will not cause any trouble. On the contrary, you might discover his shining points and be inspired.”
Master Zhao added, seemingly very eager for Lin Nuo to go to Zifeng Valley, even willing to join a few elders in writing a recommendation letter to let Lin Nuo go.
After all, it’s rare for Xuanyun Sect to have such a genius with thoughts, strength, and strategy. They must show him to the immortals of Zifeng Valley, lest these immortals always say that Xuanyun Sect values force over wisdom, and its disciples are brave but not wise.
Lin Nuo and Li Ruo’er stood aside, watching those people talking. They were too far away to hear what was being said, only seeing Master Zhao constantly stroking his beard and laughing.
What are you laughing at, you old man? Are you thinking of something happy, or are you badmouthing me, Lin?
“Young master, are you really willing to go to Zifeng Valley with Ruo’er?”
“Of course.”
Lin Nuo replied calmly, “Your ownership is in my hands; I won’t give you to them for nothing.”
“That young master, let’s go to Purple Peak Valley and become immortals together~ I heard that immortals who practice dual cultivation see their strength greatly increase. I think we should study dual cultivation methods properly.”
“…Is dual cultivation the only thing on your mind?”
“Yep, after all, I only know dual cultivation, and only with you, young master. I’ve never tried any other methods~” Li Ruoruo smiled.
Come to think of it, that seems to be the case. She had only ever practiced dual cultivation, used as a furnace for it.
“Wait until you become an immortal.”
In fact, the full content of this sentence was [Wait until you become an immortal, I will become a demon], but saying something like that about becoming a demon wasn’t possible. There were immortals around, including the sect leader. Saying such things about becoming a demon would be akin to courting death.
Also, that sentence was cheesy, and it felt like setting a flag.
After a long while, the immortals finished their discussion with Sect Leader Zhao and returned to Lin Nuo and the others.
Dong Xiyan spoke:
“After our deliberation, I agree to your request. However, there is one more point we need to clarify. When it comes to cultivation, Li Ruoruo should obey our orders, and you cannot interfere.”
“Of course. When it comes to cultivating immortality, you are the experts. However, Li Ruoruo has never been exposed to any cultivation methods. If we go straight to Purple Peak Valley, I’m worried she might not be able to handle it.”
“Mm, I know. So, I will stay in Tianling Mountain for now, first teaching her the introductory methods. Once she’s ready, I’ll inform you to go to Purple Peak Valley together,” Dong Xiyan responded.
“That would be best.”
As he expected, the immortals had indeed taken a liking to Li Ruoruo’s potential and couldn’t give up on her. In the end, they accepted his proposal.
Li Ruoruo would first practice in Tianling Mountain, then head to Purple Peak Valley, and Lin Nuo would accompany her.
Who would have thought? The great demon lord going to an immortal mountain.
Knowing your enemies and knowing yourself ensures victory in a hundred battles. He knew their situation. Once he became a demon, they wouldn’t dare act arrogantly. Where would the plot of immortals hunting the great demon lord even exist anymore?
And also, turning the fox immortal they had nurtured into a demon would surely drive them mad.
Lin Nuo smiled slightly, and Li Ruoruo noticed it.
Although the young master said he didn’t want to become an immortal, he must have secretly longed for it, right?