Chapter 262: The Yandere Demon Lord 16

In truth, what Lin Tongyin really wanted to ask was:

You were the one who cruelly gouged out my eye in the first place… so why are you suddenly helping me restore it now?

But he didn’t dare ask that directly.

…

Even without him saying it aloud, Tang Wan understood exactly what he meant.

She raised her hand and gently patted his head.

Then she looked at him with a complicated, helpless expression.

“Do you truly think your master wanted to hurt you from the beginning?” she asked softly.

After a pause, she continued in a low voice:

“One day, you’ll understand.”

“But right now… it still isn’t time.”

“If you wish to hate your master, then continue hating her for now.”

As always, Tang Wan deliberately kept things vague and mysterious.

Watching this, Little Cutie almost wanted to punch her.

If there was a reason, why not just explain it already?!

Why insist on dragging things out and planting flags everywhere?!

…

Lin Tongyin unconsciously pressed his lips together tightly.

Then he lowered his head.

“This disciple understands.”

Tang Wan nodded faintly before continuing:

“The Canghai Sword Technique consumes tremendous physical strength during the beginner stages.”

“You still haven’t properly entered the path of cultivation yet, so for now you must rely on medicinal pills to replenish yourself.”

“If you run out, tell your master directly. Don’t force yourself to endure it alone. Understood?”

“Yes, Master.”

Only then did Tang Wan nod in satisfaction before turning and leaving with her usual unreadable expression.

…

After Tang Wan disappeared, Lin Tongyin tightened his grip on the sword hilt.

So…

Tang Wan really did have some reason for treating him that way before?

But if that were true—

Then why had her attitude toward him suddenly changed now?

Unable to understand it no matter how much he thought about it, Lin Tongyin could only vent his confusion through even harsher sword practice.

…

In the blink of an eye, another month passed.

And soon, the Changyun Sect’s annual Sect Competition arrived.

Before the competition officially began, Tang Wan finally remembered to ask about Lin Tongyin’s cultivation progress.

“The Sect Competition is about to start,” she said casually. “How has Tongtong’s cultivation been recently?”

Lin Tongyin immediately replied:

“This disciple is currently at the ninth level of Qi Refinement.”

“Breaking through Foundation Establishment before the competition begins shouldn’t be difficult.”

Hearing this, Tang Wan was inwardly shocked.

As expected of the future Demon Lord.

Even after becoming a cultivation cripple and restarting from scratch, his progress was still monstrously fast.

Still, outwardly, she merely showed slight satisfaction.

“Mhm. Not bad.”

“But Foundation Establishment cannot be rushed carelessly.”

“Wait until after the competition and stabilize your strength first before breaking through. It won’t be too late then.”

“This disciple will follow Master’s instructions.”

“Good. Go continue practicing.”

“Yes, Master.”

Lin Tongyin obediently lowered his head and turned to leave.

But before departing, his restored golden eye unconsciously glanced toward Tang Wan.

Then—

After accidentally seeing certain extremely eye-catching curves—

Lin Tongyin immediately lowered his head again and hurried away, ears completely red.

At that exact moment—

Ding! Lin Tongyin’s favorability +10!

Ding! Lin Tongyin’s favorability +10!

Ding! Lin Tongyin’s favorability…

A series of notifications suddenly rang out.

Tang Wan froze.

“Little Cutie… what’s going on?”

Why had his favorability suddenly increased so much?

She’d only asked about his cultivation progress.

Little Cutie also looked utterly confused.

“I-I don’t know either, Host!”

“But who cares? The favorability increased anyway!”

“It’s already positive now! Current favorability: 30!”

“Host, keep working hard!”

Tang Wan nodded thoughtfully.

“You’re right.”

“Who cares why it increased as long as it did?”

…

Soon, the day of the Sect Competition officially arrived.

Early in the morning, Lin Tongyin changed into clean disciple robes and quietly waited for Tang Wan outside.

“Let’s go,” Tang Wan said calmly. “Perform well today.”

“Master may rest assured,” Lin Tongyin replied obediently.

Afterward, Tang Wan summoned her flying sword and motioned for him to step onto it.

Lin Tongyin’s heart stirred slightly.

Then he carefully stepped up as though somewhat nervous.

Seeing this, Tang Wan couldn’t help smiling faintly.

“If you’re afraid, hold onto your master’s arm.”

After all, the first time she’d flown on a sword herself, she’d been terrified too.

Hearing this, Lin Tongyin immediately reached out and tightly grabbed Tang Wan’s arm.

But despite his obedient appearance—

There wasn’t the slightest trace of fear in his eyes.

Only excitement.