NOVEL NEXT WORLD chapter 37
37. The Man Who Could Touch the Spirit Cat
“What’s he hinting at?” Zhao Yueqing asked, puzzled.
“It’s the third book Senior Brother borrowed, ‘Foundation Healing.’ This book teaches how to nurture the root tendons of damaged spiritual meridians. I’ve never studied it, but Master once said that the root tendons of the spiritual meridians are the foundation of cultivation. If they are damaged, then all cultivation is in vain. And that’s exactly what I overlooked. Senior Brother borrowed these three books, and knowing the close relationship between you and me, Yueqing, he might be subtly hinting at me.”
“Hmm? Now that you mention it, it does seem so.”
Zhao Yueqing found it reasonable. To be honest, she thought it was strange when she saw Lin Nuo borrowing these three books. After all, someone like him, who could slay celestial demons and disciples of the Demon Refining Sect, wouldn’t read such books. He surely knew it all already.
“So, Kexin, Senior Brother Lin Nuo doesn’t dislike you. He’s just caring for you in his own way.”
“Um… but it might just be my own speculation, perhaps a coincidence.”
“It’s not a coincidence. A master like Senior Brother Lin Nuo wouldn’t borrow books suitable for low-level cultivators. It’s clearly a hint for you.”
“Um…”
Su Kexin felt it made sense too. How could a master like Senior Brother be interested in such books? He must have known them by heart already.
So it was a hint for her. Look at her, such a muddlehead, not even knowing the most basic step of nurturing the root tendons of her spiritual meridians, causing Senior Brother to worry.
Senior Brother is truly a man with a cold exterior but a warm heart, she thought. She should really thank him.
“Did Senior Brother come today?”
“He did, he’s inside reading a book. Are you looking for him?”
“No, no, just asking. If he’s reading, I wouldn’t want to disturb him.”
“Oh, come on, look at you. Just go find a book, and naturally, you’ll end up sitting at the same table with him. Sigh, let’s go, don’t hesitate.”
Zhao Yueqing took Su Kexin’s hand and led her over. Su Kexin felt embarrassed, but deep down, she longed to do so.
Lin Nuo was sitting at a desk in the corner, reading a book. Zhao Yueqing and Su Kexin walked over quietly. At that moment, they saw Elder Zhou, the steward of the book pavilion, standing behind a bookshelf, quietly watching Lin Nuo.
“Elder Zhou, what’s happened?”
Zhao Yueqing, upon seeing Elder Zhou, stared unblinkingly in Lin Nuo’s direction, slightly puzzled.
“Incredible.”
Elder Zhou stroked his beard, saying with emphasis, “That child, to be able to commune with the Taoist master, is truly incredible.”
“The Taoist master? Oh, that cat.”
Following Elder Zhou’s gaze, Su Kexin and Zhao Yueqing also looked over, seeing Lin Nuo quietly reading at the desk, with the plump black and white cat sitting earnestly at the front of the book, mirroring Lin Nuo’s serious demeanor.
As Lin Nuo was about to turn the page, the spirit cat’s chubby paw pressed down on his hand, seemingly stopping him.
Lin Nuo made contact with the spirit cat, but unlike usual, the cat didn’t swiftly retreat several meters with a whoosh.
It was a serene and harmonious scene, as if the two, united in spirit, were immersed in the ocean of bookish knowledge.
“I’ve been in the Azura Book Pavilion for many years, never able to touch the Taoist master. Now this child can get along with the master so harmoniously, it’s truly unbelievable. They must be reading profound texts.”
The benevolent Elder Zhou gave Lin Nuo a lofty appraisal and sighed at his own inferiority.
The sunlight outside the window shone on Lin Nuo’s profile, accentuating his handsome features.
“Do you know this child?”
“He’s my senior brother, Lin Nuo,” Su Kexin replied softly.
“Lin Nuo? Is he the one rumored within the sect to have single-handedly slain a celestial-tier slave dragon and numerous disciples of the Refining Demon Sect as a low-level cultivator?”
“Yes, Elder Zhou, it was my senior brother who saved me in my moment of peril.”
“Oh, so it’s him. Seeing is truly believing. A hero emerges from youth.”
Elder Zhou stroked his beard, smiling contentedly, “His ability to interact with the Taoist master shows he has a spark that the master recognizes. In contrast, I am quite ordinary. It seems that the Xuan Yun Sect will surely grow stronger and gain widespread renown.”
Su Kexin also gazed quietly at Lin Nuo, his handsome face and graceful demeanor deeply etched in her mind.
My senior brother is truly remarkable. In comparison, I still have much to learn. I must practice diligently, or I’ll be left far behind.
He’s so powerful and still studies profound texts. As his junior sister, I can’t let him down.
Keep it up, Su Kexin!
Meanwhile, at Lin Nuo’s side…
“Say, Divine Cat, aren’t you reading a bit too slowly? I need to turn the page.”
“Good literature requires slow reading to savor life.”
“No, you’re savoring life from a silly book? Divine Cat, such mundane literature isn’t suited for a sage well-versed in poetry and books.”
“After feasting on delicacies, one sometimes craves simple home cooking. I must say, this ‘Martial World’s Laughing Legend’ is quite interesting. How did I not notice it before? The protagonist seems foolish and humorous, but is actually wise beyond measure. Just like life, what’s real and what’s fake, joy and sorrow, it’s all a complex mystery.”
“…”
What wisdom? He’s just there for laughs! You’re really finding life lessons in a silly book?
And can you move your cat paw away? Stop fighting me for ‘Martial World’s Laughing Legend’!
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End-of-month reminder to use expiring monthly tickets~