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  • As a villain, I just want them to behave 106

    Chapter 106: Daydreams

    “His Holiness the Pope has come out of seclusion, she wants to remove me from the position of Holy Son. It’s so hateful, can this matter be blamed on me? If you guys had been more competent, would I be in this situation?”

    Joseph complained as soon as he received the summons from the Temple.

    Justin sneered: “This can’t be blamed on me. Your Holiness the Holy Son doesn’t know that the Saint shot arrows at us together with Kailun. Because of her contribution, the Second Prince died on the battlefield without even a body to collect.”

    Justin, who had already given up and wanted to retire, desperately hoped that someone would kick him out of the Temple of the Heavenly God.

    Joseph: “I’ve said it’s not Chrissy’s fault, she must have been coerced by Kailun.”

    Harry and Paul didn’t participate in this conversation. They looked at each other, excitement hidden in their eyes.

    With the Holy Son’s holy water and Justin’s healing magic, Harry had recovered more than half of his strength, and now he could walk on his own.

    In Harry and Paul’s view, the removal of the Holy Son was giving Paul an opportunity in advance.

    With Paul’s qualifications, it was very likely that he would obtain the status of a Holy Son candidate.

    If he could establish a good relationship with the Holy Son and make the people behind him bet on Paul as well, then Paul would definitely soar because of succeeding the Holy Son.

    The most important thing was that in their plan, they could completely devour the Holy Son’s strength through special methods during the succession ceremony.

    According to the previous plan, Paul needed to replace the Holy Son’s soul and live as Joseph.

    But now, Paul only needed to devour the Holy Son’s soul.

    The source of the taboo scroll that Harry gave to Paul was the Temple of the Heavenly God. It was said to be related to the secret of the Pope’s succession, but only the Popes of all generations knew the secret.

    Although Harry didn’t know what the secret was, he instinctively felt that this taboo scroll was related to the dark side of the Temple.

    “Damn it, if I lose the position of Holy Son, how can I get close to Chrissy? If I can’t achieve my goal, those old guys…” Joseph kicked a tree and stopped complaining halfway.

    Judging from the order issued by the Temple of the Heavenly God, the Pope was determined to remove him.

    Joseph turned around and looked at Justin and the others: “Change direction and go to another place now, we’ll go to the Temple later.”

    Harry reminded: “But Your Holiness the Holy Son, the Temple asked us to go back within a week.”

    “Harry, are you eager for me to be removed so that Paul can take over in advance?”

    Joseph looked at Harry with dissatisfaction: “Whether Paul can get a place as a Holy Son candidate still depends on me. If he can’t get the approval of those old guys, even if I’m removed, I won’t give him this opportunity.”

    The thought of his power being divided in half made him feel very distressed.

    He was about to reach the eighth rank in a few years, but he was removed at this time, he felt very heartbroken.

    If he couldn’t reach the eighth rank during his term, whether he could reach the eighth rank within the next hundred years was still unknown.

    “Your Holiness the Holy Son misunderstood, I’m just worried that His Holiness the Pope will overthink it.” Harry quickly cleared himself.

    “At this point, it’s no longer up to me. Harry, the position of Holy Son is not as simple as you think, the water is very deep, Paul can’t handle it yet. I’ll take you to meet those people. If they all take a fancy to Paul and let him join in, then we will be true teammates.”

    Joseph glanced meaningfully between Harry and Paul.

    No one was willing to give up their power easily, not even him.

    But his own power was too weak to resist the Pope, who held great power, so he had to rely on others.

    To be honest, he hated those former Holy Sons. Every time he attended a gathering, they looked at him strangely.

    It was like… looking at a growing food.

    Even though they were from the same camp, Joseph didn’t feel the slightest bit of kinship.

    Especially the former Holy Son who had already reached the ninth rank, he gave Joseph a very evil feeling, almost as evil as Kailun.

    Instinct told him that the other party was a dangerous existence, and he should avoid contact as much as possible.

    “Thank you for your recommendation, Your Holiness the Holy Son.” Paul bowed to the Holy Son under Harry’s eye signal.

    Thinking that he had the opportunity to become the next Holy Son and gain the status of a superior, Paul’s heart became fiery again.

    Since he couldn’t fight Kailun alone, what about with the entire Temple?

    It couldn’t be that even the Pope was afraid of Kailun, right?

    This was simply unrealistic. In Paul’s view, as long as he could obtain the status of Holy Son, he would be able to suppress Kailun from all sides.

    To the powerful Temple of the Heavenly God, the so-called Kingdom of Xiya was just a small country that could be destroyed at will.

    ……

    In the courtyard of Kailun’s manor, Phils and Anna were sitting in the back garden, drinking tea.

    Phils poured a cup of black tea for herself and Anna and said, “I heard that Kailun and the others are coming back, they should be back in the royal city in about three days.”

    “Hmm, that’s good.” Anna held the teacup with both hands and took a small sip.

    Phils: “Don’t you have anything to say? I often see you sitting alone in the back garden, lost in thought, like a little dog waiting for its master to come home.”

    Anna rolled her eyes at Phils: “I don’t, I just don’t know what to do. I’ve been having insomnia these past few nights, I can’t fall asleep no matter how hard I try, it’s like I’m missing something important.”

    She touched her chest, feeling like her heart was empty, needing something to fill it.

    Phils drank half a cup in one gulp: “I think you’re just too idle, it’s not difficult for you to just handle some simple intelligence. Why don’t you learn from your aunt Ella? She’s so busy every day now, holding a large sum of money and living a carefree life.”

    Because of Kailun’s plundering of the ministers and nobles, the Kingdom of Xiya had already overcome the period of financial emptiness. This plundering had yielded a total of 1.5 million gold coins.

    Half of it was allocated to Ella’s chamber of commerce, and the rest was used to fill the national treasury, recruit troops, expand academies, expand infrastructure, open up trade routes…

    With the implementation of a series of plans, the entire Kingdom of Xiya’s economy became unprecedentedly active.

    For ordinary people, as long as they were willing to work, they didn’t have to worry about starving to death.

    The current basic salary had increased a lot. Not only could they eat their fill and wear warm clothes, but if they worked a little harder, they could even have some savings.

    It was completely transferring the blood sucked from the nobles in the Kingdom of Xiya back to the people.

    Moreover, Kailun wasn’t worried that this situation would be interrupted. After spending this part of the gold coins, there was still the supply from the mine, and if the mine wasn’t enough, there was still the supply from the chamber of commerce.

    In his future plans, Ella’s chamber of commerce was the real money-making machine.

    Spending money was not the goal, the goal was to influence the whole world through this method.

    To become the third pole of the world, the Kingdom of Xiya still had a long way to go.

    There was a side of prosperity, naturally there was also unrest, but the unrest that occurred was often quickly suppressed. Tracing back to the source, Phils found that the source of these unrests all came from the Rose Kingdom.

    As Kailun expected, if this war with the Kingdom of Malaga lasted for a month, the consumption of the war would lead to the domestic funds being exhausted in advance.

    The breaking of the capital chain would bring the Kingdom of Xiya back to its previous state. Coupled with the internal emptiness, a little bit of unrest could turn into a prairie fire.

    But all this was over, Kailun had finally won.

    Even in Phils’ view as a bystander, this was a gamble, only a madman would be willing to gamble like this.

    “Although my aunt has a lot of money, her large expenditures have to be approved by you. She has complained to me about this several times.”

    Anna raised her beautiful eyebrows, she stirred the black tea in the cup with a spoon, and through the ripples inside, she seemed to see Kailun’s figure.

    “This has nothing to do with me, I just do as Kailun asks, after all, your aunt is not devout, I heard her complain about Kailun many times behind his back. Saying things like bull, vampire, devil… I will definitely tell Kailun about these words later.”

    Phils finished the rest of the black tea in one gulp.

    “Alright, today’s tea party ends here, I have to go find that stubborn dean of the Magic Academy. The deans of the other two academies have agreed to Kailun’s proposal, only she is being stingy.”

    Thinking of this, Phils proudly straightened her chest and raised her head.

    Half a month ago, she was still a student at the academy, only able to look up to a big shot like the dean.

    But now she could “call the shots” in the Kingdom of Xiya under Kailun’s orders, and even make arrangements for the former dean.

    This feeling made her scalp tingle.

    However, she had a clear understanding of herself and never messed around. She did everything according to Kailun’s requirements, and if she didn’t understand something, she would have someone write a magic letter to ask Kailun.

    It was precisely because of this humble attitude that she managed the Kingdom of Xiya in an orderly manner during Kailun’s absence.

    As the former princess’s think tank, Phils’ talent in management was not weak, it was just a pity that she met the princess, that good-for-nothing, in her previous life.

    “Didn’t you say that the dean was acting very strange?” Hearing about the academy, Anna thought of Phils’ complaints.

    Phils said confidently: “She is indeed a little strange, I feel like she wants to run away, but I’ve already had people surround her residence. Even if she’s a seventh-rank, she might not be able to escape.”

    Anna: “… Who did you learn this from? So shameless.”

    Phils said matter-of-factly: “Of course I learned it from Kailun.”

    ……

    “Achoo!”

    Kailun, who had just finished teaching Carol magic, sneezed: “Someone must be cursing me behind my back, I can feel it.”

    Rubbing his nose, Kailun felt that the person cursing him was very likely Hilna.

    After all, he could even hear the coquettish cries from Hilna’s room in the living room, it seemed that she had already experienced social death once.

    “Can I lie in your arms and sleep for a while? I’m a little tired.”

    Seeing this, Carol made her request.

    Magic and all that didn’t matter, she just wanted to quietly enjoy this moment of peace.

    “Sleep, you’ve understood such a complex magic circuit, you can naturally rest.”

    Kailun stroked Carol’s white hair, which had become quite smooth.

    Compared to the Carol he first met, she had grown a lot, and she was no longer as skinny as a stick when he held her in his arms.

    Even her breasts had obvious curves. Kailun put one arm around Carol’s exposed shoulder, and the other hand slowly climbed towards her chest, gently measuring it with his hand.

    The girl’s skin was delicate and soft, she couldn’t compare to Chrissy’s grandeur, even compared to Afra, she was far behind, probably just over two fingers high, with a lot of room to grow.

    “Hmm~”

    She leaned against Kailun’s arms and hummed softly, her two slender legs swinging excitedly.

    Carol didn’t show any discomfort with Kailun’s caress.

    She had a favorability rating of 95 towards Kailun. Even if Kailun asked to eat her now, Carol would happily welcome his favor.

    This was a kind of obedience from the heart, completely different from Winnie’s passive acceptance.

    Now Carol could already act as a pillow, she was very comfortable to hold, warm and soft, with excellent feel.

    However, she hadn’t reached the perfect state that Kailun envisioned, now was not the best time to eat her.

    Playing, touching, and kissing were fine, but going all the way felt like something was missing.

    He had always treated Carol with sincerity, but it was undeniable that his sincerity was mixed with impurities, not as pure as his feelings for Afra.

    Therefore, he maintained his bottom line when facing Carol.

    Kailun felt that what he lacked was probably the key to reaching 100 favorability.

    Therefore, they still had a long way to go and had to become more intimate.

    For the few special people, Kailun was willing to treat them with sincerity.

    After Carol fell asleep, Kailun didn’t continue to tease her. He first took out Kailson’s communication device and sent a magic letter, urging his family to come to the Kingdom of Xiya as soon as possible.

    In the letter, he clearly requested the whole family to move, making sure to bring all their property and magic scrolls to the Kingdom of Xiya.

    And he once again warned Kailson’s family not to believe the information from the Temple of the Heavenly God.

    After doing the psychological preparation for Kailson’s family, Kailun turned his attention to the Madden and Kaz Kingdoms.

    After a period of negotiation, the two kings were forced to agree to Kailun’s request. Because they didn’t have enough gold coins, they used a lot of valuable magic scrolls and materials as collateral.

    For them, as long as they could withstand the attack of the Rose Kingdom and not be destroyed, it was fine.

    In order to let them consume more of the Rose Kingdom’s national strength and resources, Kailun told the two kings a few key pieces of information.

    The peace treaty between the Kingdom of Xiya and the Rose Kingdom still had half a month left. During this time, the Rose Queen would clearly realize Kailun’s evil nature.

    Because of the twenty attribute points given by the Pope, Kailun could do more things.

    If he wasn’t afraid of the Pope directly coming over with her staff to kill him, he would even want to brush more points remotely.

    These were ninth-rank attributes, it was no longer something that could be described as “a little bit”.

    One-fifth of the Pope’s strength, although it couldn’t reach the ninth rank, could still be considered half-step ninth-rank.

    Coupled with the attribute points Kailun himself had accumulated, and then through extreme point allocation, then he had the possibility of touching the ninth rank.

    This feeling was quite wonderful. It was just a pity that he lacked the relevant knowledge, otherwise his combat power would increase even more.

    As a mage, he had a dream of close combat.

    As a melee fighter, he had a dream of standing in the distance and throwing ninth-rank magic.

    Extreme point allocation gave him unlimited possibilities, he alone could encompass all professions, and achieve certain results in each path.

    And this wasn’t the most interesting part, the most interesting part was that if he alone reached the ninth rank, it meant that everyone around him could temporarily reach the ninth rank.

    When the chamber of commerce opened, what would be presented to the world would be a terrifying kingdom with multiple ninth-ranks.

    The more Kailun imagined, the more excited he became. There were simply too many tricks he could do through this method, so much so that an evil smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

    ……

    The return journey took three days, these three days weren’t boring for Kailun.

    During the day, he dealt with some intelligence, remotely guided Phils in handling internal affairs, and then held Carol and guided her in her studies.

    In the afternoon, when Carol sat beside him and absorbed magic crystals, he studied magic scrolls above the seventh rank. The sea of learning was boundless, he was still far from reaching it.

    He was able to reach the sixth rank before thanks to the Fox Spirit, she was Kailun’s teacher in every sense of the word, her role was no less than Vivian’s.

    At night, he would fight side by side with Chrissy. In just three nights, he raised Chrissy’s favorability to 98. After that, no matter how much he filled her up, it wouldn’t go up anymore.

    Winnie’s favorability increased a little bit, reaching 30 in three days.

    However, the nights weren’t always smooth sailing. If Kailun dreamed of Hilna, then it meant that she would be conquered by him again at night.

    This made the latter feel extremely aggrieved. Kailun not only barged into her dreams, but also maliciously whipped her in reality.

    What was even more excessive was that the next night, even though she didn’t dream of Kailun, she was still whipped for a long time. The reason Kailun gave was that he was used to it.

    Because of Kailun’s ruthlessness, Hilna’s favorability didn’t increase, it remained at -80.

    On the other hand, Vivian’s favorability often increased inexplicably at night, which Kailun couldn’t understand. After three days, it had already reached 70 points.

    This favorability was already not low, and she could even do some slightly excessive physical contact.

    Only Isabella had been acting as an observer, occasionally acting as Kailun’s exclusive diviner.

    It was worth mentioning that in these three days, the Temple of the Heavenly God not only didn’t take any further actions, but even planned to send someone to negotiate with him about redeeming the Saint.

    This made Kailun very puzzled, but according to Isabella’s divination results, this was clearly good news.

    Another thing to note was that the abyss and the Temple of the Heavenly God had gathered their main forces at the second mine, but both sides maintained restraint and hadn’t fought yet.

    For Kailun, history had indeed changed.

    Because of his appearance, the history of the world had undergone a huge deviation. In Isabella’s words, the fate lines had changed, and the world was focused on the Kingdom of Xiya.

    However, because of the hype of the war and the increasing attention the Kingdom of Xiya was receiving, the Loya Ball’s actions to hype up magic crystals had begun to show results.

    Many kingdoms realized that the world wouldn’t be peaceful in the future, so they increased their reserves of magic crystals. During this process, only the Rose Kingdom and the other two kingdoms were constantly consuming them.

    ……

    On the evening of the third day, they were fifty miles away from the royal city.

    Kailun and Afra sat on the roof of the mobile palace, looking at the night sky above. Around the mobile palace, the elite of the Silver Moon Knights were guarding outside, escorting the mobile palace as it moved forward.

    “I had a nightmare last night.” Afra leaned against Kailun’s shoulder and said.

    “What kind of nightmare?”

    At first, Kailun didn’t pay much attention. He rubbed Afra’s hair with his cheek and asked.

    “I dreamed that you were captured by the princess and locked up in prison. Madam wanted to come and check on you, but she encountered the princess’s assassins and was ambushed and killed. After learning about this, Uncle Kuhl went crazy, and I didn’t know what to do. I was so scared, I was so scared that this dream was real.”

    This time, Afra’s usually cold face was no longer calm, there was fear on her face, as if there were still traces of terror.

    She was a knight, she should be fearless, but the real dream was like a knife cutting into her heart.

    Lost and helpless, this was the most desperate emotion she had ever felt.

    Especially when she woke up from the nightmare and found that Kailun wasn’t by her side, she became even more panicked.

    It wasn’t until she went to the next room wrapped in a quilt and heard the sound of Kailun bullying the princess that she felt relieved.

    If she wasn’t afraid of disturbing Kailun, she would also want to bully the princess hard.

    Kailun: “…”

    Hearing Afra’s narration, Kailun was stunned.

    He suddenly realized that the dreams at night weren’t simple, the scenes from his previous life didn’t only appear in his dreams, but also in theirs.

    Recalling Vivian and Hilna’s abnormal behavior, Kailun suddenly thought of a lot of things.

    [Reminder: Your resistance to destiny magic has increased again.]

    The timely reminder was like a dull alarm bell ringing in Kailun’s heart. He realized that there were things in this world that were beyond his knowledge.

    His rebirth might not be a coincidence, the word “destiny” ran through it all.

    The dreams at night might not be just simple dreams, they should contain something important, he just hadn’t discovered it yet.

    A huge amount of information flooded his mind, making him unable to come up with an answer.

    Feeling Afra’s trembling body, he abandoned his unnecessary thoughts.

    Thinking could be left for later, what he needed to do now was to cherish the people around him.

    Putting his arm around Afra’s shoulder and pulling her into his arms, Kailun said to her in a calm voice:

    “Just treat it as a dream, everyone has nightmares sometimes. When you wake up from the dream, you will be glad that it was just a dream. I will always stay by your side, the things you worry about will never happen, even if there are any desperate things, I will block them for you. If you are still feeling bad, let’s go bully the princess, who told her to barge into your dream without saying anything?”

    “Okay, I want to tie her up and write tally marks on her legs.” Afra nodded seriously.

    Kailun: “You’re too kind, just writing tally marks is not enough to relieve the hatred in your heart. I think we should tie her to a cross and bully her hard. Not only can we feed her a lot of water, we can also write tally marks all over her body, and finally bully her in front of Shirley.”

    Hearing Kailun’s narration, Afra’s eyes sparkled. For some reason, hearing Kailun bully the princess like this made her feel very happy.

    For her, it was enough to just squat aside and watch the princess being bullied.

    …….

    “Splash!”

    Princess Hilna, who was taking a bath in the bathroom, suddenly shivered.

    For some reason, she suddenly felt that the forty to fifty degrees Celsius hot water was colder than Kailun’s heart.

    The poor princess curled up in the bathtub. Not only was her sweet dream interrupted by Kailun, but she also had to be bullied by him.

    Now even the freedom to have sweet dreams was gone.

    “My life is really too hard…”

    Looking at the rose petals floating in the bathtub, Hilna’s face was filled with sadness.

  • As a villain, I just want them to behave 105

    Chapter 105: Another Nightmare

    That afternoon, Kailun spent a considerable amount of time reorganizing the Kingdom of Malaga. Unlike the previous Kingdom of Xiya, the remaining nobles of Malaga were completely scattered and useless. Many of them fled with their families after the king’s defeat, leaving vast territories empty. The nobles had all heard of Kailun’s brutality and were afraid of being targeted by him.

    After integrating the territory of the Kingdom of Malaga, Kailun made a series of changes, all of which were paving the way for the future chamber of commerce. Lowering tariffs and commercial taxes was naturally one aspect, and expanding trade routes was also an important step. In order to connect the trade routes between the Kingdom of Xiya and the Kingdom of Malaga as soon as possible, he directly dispatched all the mages to use earth magic to build roads.

    After doing all this, Kailun, amidst a wave of curses from the surrounding kingdoms, gave the Kingdom of Xiya and the Kingdom of Malaga a new name: the Absolute Neutral Zone. He stated that he was harmless and would never take the initiative to attack the surrounding kingdoms, unless he couldn’t help it. Kailun said that he would next build the Kingdom of Xiya and the Kingdom of Malaga into a new trade center, welcoming visitors from all countries, forces, and races.

    This statement undoubtedly pushed him to the forefront. Many people suspected that he had ties to the abyss, but there was no evidence.

    “Strange, why haven’t the Temple of the Heavenly God reacted at all even though I’ve been so obvious? No matter what, I’ve destroyed one of their affiliated countries and captured their Saint.”

    At the dinner table in the mobile palace, Kailun was puzzled by the Temple’s inaction.

    He knew that the Temple of the Heavenly God couldn’t spare top-level forces because of the abyss, but it was too strange that they didn’t react at all.

    His actions were no longer just slapping the Temple in the face, but completely spanking the Pope in front of the whole world.

    “Are you really not afraid of the Temple of the Heavenly God? They have a ninth-rank, you know?” Vivian looked directly at Kailun after finishing her dinner.

    “The Temple of the Heavenly God is indeed powerful, but they have accumulated too many grievances, and the power of the ninth-rank has been greatly restricted. At this critical juncture of confronting the abyss, they can’t possibly come to deal with us. It’s no exaggeration to say that if the Temple of the Heavenly God falls into a disadvantage in this battle with the abyss, then they are not far from destruction. What I don’t understand is why they don’t react at all.”

    Kailun wiped his mouth with a napkin, his eyes swept across the table, only Hilna didn’t come out to eat.

    “Although I am the Saint of the Temple of the Heavenly God, I agree with Master’s point of view. The powerful Temple of the Heavenly God will make people fear, but the Temple that can be defeated by the abyss will lose its invincible golden body. The Temple of the Heavenly God does occupy an absolute position, but the remaining large organizations united are not to be underestimated, including the Loya Ball.”

    The person who said these words was Saint Chrissy. Seeing that Kailun’s hands were free, she quickly hugged them.

    In order to cherish this last time with Kailun, she even occupied Carol’s position, which made the latter very dissatisfied and glared at Chrissy several times during the meal.

    “Hmph, how can our Loya Ball be compared with a behemoth like the Temple of the Heavenly God? After all, you are the kind of existence who is unwilling to spend money on food, accommodation, and visiting brothels.”

    Isabella was at odds with Chrissy, she hated everyone in the Temple of the Heavenly God.

    Chrissy, who was holding Kailun’s arm, turned to look at the petite Isabella and said, “It’s not me who doesn’t pay for visiting brothels, if you have the guts, go find that hypocritical Holy Son Joseph. What do you think of my suggestion, Miss Isabella, known as the Pure Lustful Woman~”

    Chrissy deliberately puffed out her exaggerated chest and looked at the flat Isabella provocatively.

    “Bang!”

    “I’m full!”

    Feeling the huge damage, Isabella stood up and ran back to her room.

    Just when Kailun thought that Isabella was heartbroken, she ran out of the room with a small bottle.

    “This is the Chaos Perception Candy invented by the Loya Ball. It can disrupt people’s five senses for a certain period of time, turning pleasure into pain. I think you might need it.”

    Stuffing the thing into Kailun’s hand, Isabella smiled evilly at Chrissy.

    Chrissy looked at Kailun and Isabella and shivered: “Is it too late for me to apologize now?”

    She simply liked pleasure and excitement, liked the fullness and satisfaction of being controlled by Kailun, and was not a pervert who liked to experience pain.

    Turning pleasure into pain was not something she pursued at all.

    However, Kailun pretended not to hear Chrissy’s words, he thanked Isabella: “Thank you, remember to share such good things with me next time.”

    Isabella smiled sweetly: “You’re welcome, I can give you a discount next time.”

    Kailun: “Then do I have a chance to request the Pure Lustful Woman?”

    “No, the Pure Lustful Woman is not for sale.” Isabella bowed gracefully to Kailun.

    Kailun: “That’s a pity, but I remember that you belong to me, so it’s not a big deal, I can still request you for fun when I have time.”

    Isabella: “…”

    She silently took out a few different small bottles from her body and placed them on the table in front of Kailun.

    Being with Kailun was like dancing with the devil, she didn’t know when she would be in danger of losing her virginity.

    If her destiny magic hadn’t grown a lot during the time she followed Kailun, she would have already found a way to run away.

    After accepting Isabella’s bribe with satisfaction, Kailun looked at Afra beside him with anticipation.

    Afra: “???”

    She put her jade hand on Kailun’s waist and gently twisted it, saying, “It’s fine if you do strange things to Winnie and Chrissy, but if you set your sights on me, I will, I will…”

    Afra thought for a long time but couldn’t think of anything she could use to threaten Kailun. Helplessly, she tried to say, “Otherwise, I will disband your Loya troupe.”

    In Afra’s opinion, her physique was already very sensitive. If she encountered some strange gameplay, let alone an hour, even ten minutes would be difficult to endure.

    As the main wife, if other people knew that she couldn’t even last for ten minutes, would she still have the face to see anyone?

    “I was wrong, the Loya troupe is our important intelligence department, it would be a pity to disband it.” Kailun put the small bottle into his arms reluctantly, he felt very regretful about this.

    He turned his gaze to Winnie and Chrissy, these two were people he could bully at any time.

    Perhaps sensing Kailun’s gaze, poor Winnie subconsciously shrank her neck.

    For the power and prosperity of her family, she would probably have to live in this den of iniquity forever.

    “By the way, we will return home with half of the army tomorrow morning, and we are expected to arrive at the royal city in three days. This expedition took a total of a week, which can be considered a huge success. In the next half month, our main energy should be focused on the chamber of commerce, I will tell you the specific content later.”

    Pulling his arm out of Chrissy’s embrace, Kailun stood up and stretched.

    It was really fast, he had reached this point in just half a month, a little faster than he originally planned.

    Based on his time estimation, he should be able to receive the results of the first battle between the Temple of the Heavenly God and the abyss when he returned to the royal city.

    If there were no major changes in the future, then this battle should end with the victory of the Temple of the Heavenly God.

    Carol, who was at the table, opened her mouth, she wanted to tell Kailun about her dream.

    But just as she was about to speak, she hesitated.

    She was afraid that Kailun would treat her as a monster and an ominous being.

    The most important thing was, if Kailun knew that she had already learned that knowledge, would he still hold her and teach her magic knowledge intimately?

    Because of her selfishness, Carol buried the secret of her dreams in her heart.

    She didn’t ask for much, just a warm embrace from Kailun was enough.

    For the first time, she felt a sense of guilt towards Kailun because she hid a selfish secret in her heart.

    ……

    At night, after harvesting another wave of favorability from Winnie and Chrissy, Kailun fell into a deep sleep.

    At this time, their favorability had reached 0 and 90 respectively.

    The effect of this was that Winnie became more obedient, and Chrissy became more clingy.

    Putting Afra on top of him, Kailun fell into a deep sleep, surrounded by beauties.

    This time, he dreamed of the prison cell again, but the person he encountered was no longer the little princess, but the princess he hated.

    “I heard that that little brat Vivian sent you food again, and even delusional about rescuing you? It’s really laughable, I don’t know how that little brat fell for you, you’re just a good-for-nothing.”

    In the dark prison cell, Hilna stood in front of Kailun with a whip.

    There was an extremely proud look on her face, no different from the Queen Hilna in Kailun’s memory.

    Kailun didn’t know if it was an illusion, but he saw a sense of satisfaction from revenge in her eyes.

    “Crack!”

    The slender whip landed on Kailun’s body, making a piercing sound, and leaving a long, thin bloody mark on his flesh.

    “I ask you, will you sign this slave contract or not?” As she spoke, Hilna lashed Kailun again.

    “Stupid woman, if you whip me again, you’ll be finished.”

    Kailun spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva and glared at Hilna fiercely.

    “You still dare to glare at me? A mere defeated dog, baring your teeth and claws, do you want to rebel?”

    Hilna was first startled by Kailun’s gaze and took a step back, but realizing that she was in a dominant position, she lashed out again fiercely.

    “Crack, crack!”

    Hilna: “You still dare to be arrogant? I’m going to whip you all day today! Not only will I whip you, I will also break your arms and legs, see if you still dare to be arrogant.”

    Kailun: “Remember your words, I’m coming for you.”

    Feeling the stinging pain on his body, Kailun directly ended the dream.

    That hateful Hilna wouldn’t even let him go in his dreams, he remembered that, he would kill her without leaving a single soldier tonight.

    Gently moving Afra, who was on top of him, to the side, Kailun put on a piece of clothing and jumped out of bed.

    ……

    “Whew!”

    Hilna woke up from her dream with a start. The joy of revenge in her dream made her scalp tingle.

    So good!

    It was so good!

    She never thought that she could whip Kailun and even threaten him to sign a slave contract.

    What was this?

    This was the supreme pleasure!

    Hilna closed her eyes and kept recalling what happened in her dream, recalling the pleasure of the whip landing on Kailun’s body, tearing his flesh.

    It was a pity that the dream ended too quickly, otherwise she could have enjoyed it all night.

    Although it was a dream, this real experience had already satisfied her.

    A relieved smile appeared on the corner of her lips, Hilna closed her legs, her eyes… were wet.

    “Are you asleep? If you’re not, get up and get screwed.”

    Suddenly, Hilna felt like she heard Kailun’s voice.

    She opened her eyes uneasily and found Kailun smiling evilly at her.

    “Ah…”

    Hilna was about to scream, but Kailun directly covered her mouth with his hand.

    Not only that, Kailun also stuffed a special pill into her mouth.

    “This is a candy that will disrupt your body’s perception. You will feel all kinds of pain later, such as whipping and electric shocks.”

    As he spoke, Kailun had already locked Hilna’s wrist with his other hand and pressed her down with his body.

    “Of course you can scream as much as you want, but don’t forget that Shirley is sleeping next to you. If you wake her up, I can only reluctantly cover her mouth. As for how to cover it, I think the princess should know very well.”

    As he spoke, Kailun slowly let go of Hilna’s mouth. Moonlight shone into the room through the window, and Kailun saw the fear on her face.

    After confirming that Hilna wouldn’t resist anymore, Kailun let go of her wrist and turned her over so that she was facing away from him.

    This time, Kailun pressed closer, his face against hers, his chin against her shoulder, whispering in her ear.

    Kailun: “Since the princess likes to whip me, then I have to whip you.”

    Hilna: “!!!”

    Hearing Kailun’s words, Hilna couldn’t even care about the heat between her buttocks, her heart was filled with shock.

    This devil entered her dream?

    Thinking of this possibility, Hilna became even more panicked. If Kailun really knew what she did to him in the dream…

    She might be… tonight…

    “Ugh!”

    Hilna, who was lying on the pillow, quickly covered her mouth with both hands. That hateful Kailun was actually whipping her hard.

    Compared to last night’s tenfold pleasure, tonight she felt a completely different experience.

    To be precise, it was like a whip churning inside, whipping her body and mind hard, bringing the pain of being whipped.

    “Whipping me, right? It felt good, right? Do you still want to whip me all day?”

    Kailun kept venting his anger, he took revenge on the spot, he couldn’t even endure it for one night.

    Although Kailun thought this was a dream, he still didn’t intend to let Hilna go. Those who gave him bad memories should be punished.

    This time, he turned his army around and attacked from behind the city. Although the destination was the same, the direction of attack was different.

    Compared to last night’s battle, the army this time was facing a much more elastic wall. The knights crashing against it was like crashing into water, waves rolling.

    The good feedback not only couldn’t stop the cavalry’s charge, but also made them more excited.

    Perhaps it was because of the numerous impacts, the numerous sacrifices of the knights, that the fair and plump city walls were covered in patches of red.

    He didn’t know if it was blood or some dead existence, it was all red.

    As far as the eye could see, the city walls in the night had turned red, and the siege weapons controlled by the main force were crashing into the pink city gate one after another.

    These siege weapons were like giant cylindrical logs, because of the arc at the front, they could penetrate the city gate more deeply.

    “Ugh!”

    Hilna couldn’t help but cover her mouth and sob as she watched her losses.

    It was like a whip whipping her heart hard, she could only feel pain instead of pleasure.

    She wanted to resist, but under Kailun’s powerful military force, she simply couldn’t resist.

    Watching helplessly as her people were slaughtered and trampled, blood flowing like rivers, she could only cover her mouth to prevent Shirley next to her from hearing her voice.

    But even so, there were still strange sounds of fighting constantly coming out, making Hilna worry that Shirley would hear them and come to help.

    Facing the powerful Kailun, Shirley’s help was nothing more than delivering food. She didn’t count on it.

    Turning her head to look at Shirley sleeping with her mouth open, her heart turned cold.

    ‘Can this fool not even hear such a loud whipping sound?’

    A wicked thought suddenly appeared in Hilna’s heart, should she wake up this heartless knight too?

    The master was suffering, but the knight was still sleeping soundly?

    But Hilna didn’t wake Shirley up in the end, because she couldn’t spare a hand.

    [Mental pollution caused Hilna’s favorability to increase. Favorability +10]

    [Hilna felt the pain of whipping and didn’t enjoy it. Favorability -10]

    Kailun suddenly felt that he seemed to have found the trick to maintaining favorability.

    …….

    “Good morning, Princess.”

    Early the next morning, Shirley rubbed her sleepy eyes and said, “It’s so strange, I dreamed last night that I was in a small boat rowing on the sea, and the endless waves hit the boat, making a slapping sound. Fortunately, the small boat was sturdy and didn’t capsize, but it did leak, and I often heard the sound of water dripping. Along with the sound of water, there was also the low cry of a siren, it was really terrifying.”

    Hilna, who was cleaning the sheets in her pajamas: “…”

    Kailun, who had been bullying her all night, had just left, she didn’t even have much time to clean the sheets.

    Just kneeling on the bed made her stomach feel uncomfortable, as if she was full and bloated.

    “Eh? Why are the sheets wet?” Shirley suddenly saw that the place where Hilna was was wet.

    Hilna: “I accidentally spilled water on the bed just now, don’t mind it.”

    Shirley leaned closer to Hilna: “Princess, there seems to be something flowing down your thigh?”

    Seeing this, Hilna quickly pushed Shirley away, she wiped the white liquid flowing from between her legs with a towel and said, “It’s sweat, it was too hot last night, I sweated.”

    Shirley, who was very curious, continued to ask: “But why is it white? It looks very viscous, so strange. There seems to be a strange smell in the air, could this be the princess’s body fragrance?”

    Hilna’s face darkened, she resisted the urge to strangle Shirley and said, “It should be.”

    “As expected, the princess is special, I wish I had this kind of physique too. I heard that everyone likes women with this kind of physique.” Shirley sighed subconsciously.

    “Ahhh, I’m going to strangle you, you idiot!”

    Hilna was driven mad by Shirley’s words, she threw down the towel and pounced on Shirley.

    Because her movements were too big, the white “sweat” stored in her body spilled all over the sheets like a bursting dam.

    Poor Hilna, the time to clean the sheets had to be extended again.

    However, this had nothing to do with Kailun. He had already taken a bath and was sitting in the living room, teaching Carol magic.

    Perhaps because he had been fighting all night, even though he was holding Carol in his arms, he seemed very calm.

    “Since my Carol has already reached the fourth rank, let’s make it a little more difficult today. Now I’m going to teach you the fourth-rank water magic, Water Prison. I already showed you the magic circle yesterday, is there anything you don’t understand?”

    At the table by the window, Kailun was sitting on a soft cowhide sofa, Carol was sitting sideways on his lap, leaning against his arms.

    “I’ve seen it, but I don’t fully understand it. I don’t know what role this magic circuit plays in the magic circle.”

    Carol pointed at the drawing on the table and asked. There was a magic circle drawn by Kailun himself.

    In fact, she not only fully understood this magic, but also made some simple improvements to it.

    However, she didn’t intend to tell Kailun about this.

    She was reluctant to leave this warm embrace. Staying in Kailun’s arms and listening to him talk about magic was something she looked forward to every day.

    She sniffed lightly at Kailun’s neck, it was a familiar smell, the only thing annoying was that it also carried a bit of the princess’s scent.

    Carol hated the so-called princess because these royal nobles never cared about the lives of their commoners.

    But Kailun was different, Kailun was not only her savior, but also avenged her mother.

    Because of Kailun’s existence, many of the people in the slums were able to eat hard bread.

    Although life was still hard, they were no longer starving to death.

    And there were fewer beggars on the streets. Kailun’s mine offered a very high price to the commoners, which was something they couldn’t imagine.

    According to the information she knew, unlike those captives, the local commoners only had to work eight hours a day, and the income they received was many times higher than her mother’s hard work for more than ten hours.

    Although Kailun kept saying that he had no heart and was a heinous devil, in Carol’s mind, Kailun was the gentlest existence in the world. If anyone dared to eliminate Kailun, the devil, then she would be willing to become the demon king who destroyed the world and hold a funeral for him.

    Leaning her head against Kailun’s chest and listening to his strong heartbeat, Carol could clearly feel Kailun’s desire for her body and talent.

    However, she didn’t hate it. In Carol’s opinion, her body and talent were her charm.

    “Get up, don’t doze off, I’ll explain it to you again.”

    Kailun nudged Carol’s head with his shoulder, waking her up from her daze: “The function of this magic circuit is indeed a bit complicated, it’s normal that you don’t understand it, after all, you’ve just reached the fourth rank and lack a lot of knowledge reserves. In the Water Prison magic, this magic circuit on the left plays the role of compressing magic power to absorb water molecules, its…”

    Kailun patiently explained the relevant magic knowledge to Carol.

    Winnie listened for a while while cleaning the living room, but soon she gave up, she hadn’t reached the fourth rank yet, and simply couldn’t understand what Kailun was talking about.

    Looking at the two intimate figures by the window, she suddenly felt a little envious.

    Only Isabella took one look at the door and then retreated. In her eyes, the fate lines on the two of them were even more intertwined. Just one glance consumed most of her spirit and almost made her faint.

  • As a villain, I just want them to behave 104

    T/N: I added about 5 lines at the end of the previous chapter that didn’t show up for some reason when I uploaded it haha

    Chapter 104: Let Me Calculate

    Shirley didn’t find Kailun, who had already left. She encountered Little Princess Vivian.

    Strictly speaking, it was Vivian who took the initiative to visit and bumped into Shirley.

    The two sisters looked at each other by the bedside. Vivian carefully sized Hilna up and down before asking, “Did Kailun screw you?”

    Hilna: “…”

    Hearing her sister utter such a vulgar word, her face turned ugly.

    Recalling the painful experience last night, Hilna subconsciously covered herself with the quilt.

    She had become unclean, stained with Kailun’s scent, turned into his shape, and finally defeated.

    Her heart was already filled with despair, but after last night’s venting, she seemed to have come back to life, in a different form.

    “Forget it, with that devil Kailun’s behavior, you’ll have this day sooner or later. I’m not here to talk about you being screwed.”

    She said she wouldn’t mention the matter of the princess being screwed, but her words couldn’t leave the word “screw”.

    For some reason, she was actually happy to know that her sister had been bullied by Kailun.

    It was like she had substituted herself into the dream last night, and she felt inexplicably happy.

    “If you came to laugh at me, you’ve achieved your goal, so please leave.” Hilna deliberately turned her head to look out the window.

    Vivian crossed her arms, looking smug: “You’re just a dog, yet you dare to talk to me like that? Do you believe I’ll lock you up in prison and bully you hard?”

    This simple sentence silenced Hilna. In the hierarchy designated by Kailun, she was indeed a pet-like existence, belonging to the lowest class.

    If Vivian really wanted to do something to her, she didn’t even know how to resist.

    Touching the magic-suppressing collar on her neck, this was what Kailun put on her after they were done last night.

    “But if you answer my questions honestly, I won’t torture you for now. I ask you, if your plan had succeeded, where would you have locked Kailun?”

    Because last night’s dream was too real, Vivian couldn’t sleep all night after waking up.

    With complicated thoughts, she walked out of the room and bumped into Shirley, so she set her sights on her sister.

    Just as a simple verification.

    Hilna didn’t think too much and answered directly: “The prison closest to the palace, Kano Prison.”

    Hearing this answer, Vivian’s eyes flickered.

    Now she could be sure that she had never been to this place, but she clearly remembered the route and layout of Kano Prison in her memory.

    She planned to return to the royal city to verify it. If it was really the same as in her memory, then last night’s dream was definitely not just a simple dream.

    Recalling the extremely real scenes, her face flushed slightly.

    In order not to let Hilna notice her abnormality, Vivian ran out of the room without saying goodbye, leaving Hilna confused.

    After Vivian left for a while, Shirley walked in from the door and apologized, “Sorry, Princess, I didn’t find Kailun, he seems to have taken people to the palace of Malaga.”

    Hilna’s face darkened: “… If you really called that devil Kailun over, I wouldn’t be able to get out of bed today, and I might not even be able to get out of bed tomorrow.”

    She had a clear understanding of Kailun’s character. Knowing her current state, Kailun would definitely screw her again.

    Shirley: “???”

    ……

    “Someone from the Temple of the Heavenly God sent a message this morning saying that they are willing to pay a certain price to redeem you. What do you think about this?”

    On the way to the palace of the Kingdom of Malaga, Kailun turned to look at Saint Chrissy, who was holding his arm, and asked.

    “My opinion doesn’t matter, the key is what you think. Could it be that you are really willing to send me back?” Chrissy pressed her ample breasts against Kailun’s arm, looking at him with pitiful eyes.

    Such a good plush ball, Kailun was indeed a little reluctant.

    But keeping Chrissy by his side, she could only be a plush ball that could be filled with milk at any time. If this continued, she would definitely be completely ruined.

    Compared to simply considering the value of Chrissy’s body, Kailun was more willing to expand her use.

    The most important thing was that he had to use Chrissy to influence the Pope, this was a very important step.

    “Of course I want to keep you by my side, but I need an insider in the Temple of the Heavenly God.”

    Kailun pulled his hand out from the valley between Chrissy’s breasts, stroked her head, and said, “Don’t you want to do something meaningful for me?”

    Chrissy looked conflicted: “Of course I do, but I want to be entangled with you day and night even more. Just thinking about being separated makes me feel bad. If I can’t see you for a long time, I will miss you so much that I’ll run into a wall.”

    Compared to emotions, what Chrissy conveyed to Kailun was pure desire.

    On the path of becoming a plush ball, she could no longer turn back, she had become Kailun’s exclusive plush ball.

    In front of others, she was the proud and holy Saint, but in front of him, she was a plush ball who only knew how to please her master.

    “Actually, the time we’ll be apart will be very short, maybe less than a month. After that, the Kingdom of Xiya and the Kingdom of Malaga will become the new trade center. This place will gather the attention of the whole world, even the abyss. Therefore, the Temple of the Heavenly God will definitely send someone to keep an eye on this place vigilantly. With your status in the Temple, you are more than qualified for such a task.”

    Kailun’s hand landed on Chrissy’s delicate and beautiful ear, rubbing and wandering with his fingers.

    Let Chrissy become a real insider, then he would be able to obtain first-hand information about the Temple of the Heavenly God.

    “Do we really have to wait for a month?” Chrissy rubbed her face against Kailun’s hand with dissatisfaction.

    “Half a month at the fastest, a month at the slowest, there are many influencing factors, it depends on how long your first battle with the abyss will last.”

    Kailun shook his head. According to his time estimation, the first battle between the Temple of the Heavenly God and the abyss was about to begin.

    The Temple of the Heavenly God incited the world, saying that it was a defensive war for the human race, but in fact, it was a resource war. They gathered their forces to suppress the fiercely resisting abyss and seize the abyss’s mineral resources.

    The so-called cooperation of the human race was just an excuse to need cannon fodder. After the event, the kingdoms that contributed wouldn’t get any benefits.

    The mine that the Temple of the Heavenly God wanted to seize was the second largest magic crystal mine in the world, with extremely rich reserves.

    It was worth mentioning that the largest magic crystal mine in the world was controlled by the Temple of the Heavenly God.

    In his previous life, the Temple of the Heavenly God successfully captured the second largest magic crystal mine after paying a heavy price. Relying on its own terrifying reserves, the Temple of the Heavenly God directly raised the price of magic crystals and began to harvest the whole world.

    Magic crystals were a necessity for cultivation and daily use, an indispensable resource.

    In layman’s terms, once the export of magic crystals was restricted by the Temple of the Heavenly God, many kingdoms would be choked.

    After all, there were very few kingdoms that could achieve self-sufficiency in magic crystals, most of them relied on purchasing from the abyss and the Temple of the Heavenly God.

    Don’t look at the abyss being constantly demonized, in fact, the abyss had always been suppressed very badly. In order to purchase some daily necessities, the abyss often secretly traded magic crystals with human kingdoms.

    The Temple of the Heavenly God had sanctioned this kind of behavior that harmed their own interests countless times, but it hadn’t changed much.

    The abyss in his previous life was defeated in this crucial battle and never recovered. Even though the abyss launched an all-out war later, it was to no avail. For more than three years after that, the abyss was constantly suppressed.

    This situation didn’t change until Carol emerged as an invincible force.

    How strong was Carol?

    She instantly killed a ninth-rank in her first appearance, a true World-Ending Witch.

    It couldn’t be said that she was overpowered, it could only be said that she was overpowered to the extreme.

    “Don’t look at me like that, I’m not kicking you away.”

    Seeing Chrissy’s eyes, Kailun explained again: “Besides, don’t you think it’s more interesting when you’re the Saint? During the day, you’re the Saint, in charge of all the affairs of the Temple, and at night, you and I secretly meet to have in-depth discussions and exchanges…”

    Along the way, Kailun kept enlightening Chrissy. No matter what others thought, at least he thought it would be very exciting.

    The contrast in identity would bring a wonderful feedback, this was not something that a simple plush ball could compare to.

    If used properly, he could even cheat the Pope out of a fortune.

    The most important thing was that he could also let Chrissy suck the blood of the Temple and indirectly strengthen himself, this was the best way to harvest leeks.

    “I understand, but I will only wait for half a month. Once the time is up, I will come to you.”

    Arriving in front of the palace of Malaga, Chrissy finally agreed to Kailun’s proposal.

    In fact, she wanted to verify it herself, she wanted to know what the Pope really thought of her.

    No matter whether what Kailun said before was a lie or not, she could no longer go back.

    For Chrissy, what she wanted was just a result. With Kailun’s help, she had completely fallen into the abyss of her heart.

    Even if the Pope treated her sincerely, she couldn’t climb out of the abyss woven by Kailun.

    Compared to climbing out of the abyss, she was more willing to drag the Pope down to accompany her.

    So Chrissy threw herself into Kailun’s arms, raised her head, and asked, “Master, do you hate the Temple of the Heavenly God very much?”

    Kailun: “Yes, I hate it very much, I don’t have the slightest bit of goodwill towards the Temple of the Heavenly God.”

    “If I send His Holiness the Pope to your bed, will you be satisfied?” Chrissy smiled as she listened to Kailun’s gradually accelerating heartbeat.

    Kailun: “If you can do it, I will give you the reward you want.”

    Chrissy: “I don’t want a reward, I just want you to make her like me.”

    The broken Chrissy had a completely different way of thinking from ordinary people.

    Others might feel guilty and remorseful, but she only thought about how to turn the people she cared about into the same as herself and enjoy pleasure together.

    Nothing could surpass the blending of souls, if there was, it would be the scene of bringing the Pope along.

    Hearing Chrissy’s request, Kailun couldn’t help but smile: “I agree to your request, if possible, I hope she can hate me fiercely. By the way, how old is your Pope this year?”

    Chrissy: “The Pope is only ten years older than me, she’s twenty-eight this year.”

    Kailun nodded in satisfaction, a young mother who was only twenty-eight years old, he remembered that.

    ……

    “Your Holiness, we have contacted Kailun, and he expressed his willingness to negotiate with us. The Holy Son and Justin are already on their way back. They suffered heavy losses on this trip to the Kingdom of Xiya. As you predicted before your retreat, unknown changes have taken place in the Kingdom of Xiya. Now it seems that these changes are very likely related to Kailun.”

    In a cozy bedroom, a young girl in a well-fitting dress was reporting the recent events to the Pope in front of her.

    This was Chrissy’s bedroom, she was still living in it half a month ago.

    In the girl’s eyes, the Pope was shrouded in a hazy white light, only allowing people to see a vague figure, unable to distinguish between male and female.

    “Tell me in detail the information about this Kailun, I want the whole process of his rise, tell me carefully.”

    The Pope played with the comb in front of the dressing table, a neutral voice that could not be distinguished between male and female came from the white light.

    “Yes, Your Holiness.”

    The slender girl bowed again and said, “In the information we collected, Kailun was initially just a student at the Royal Magic Academy of the Kingdom of Xiya. Although he was the son of a duke, he didn’t have any outstanding talent. After several years of study, he was still at the level of a first-rank mage. But half a month ago, he seemed to have suddenly awakened and made all sorts of unthinkable arrangements, breaking the plan of the princess of the Kingdom of Xiya in advance. Then he used the banquet to poison Harry…”

    The girl recounted the events one by one, from the various ingenious arrangements to the favorable investment of the Loya Ball, and the large and small wars, all clearly explained.

    Although the Temple of the Heavenly God was not as good as the Loya Ball in terms of intelligence, it was still quite famous. In the girl’s narration, the image of Kailun quickly came to life.

    Thus, the image of Kailun, who was both smart and cunning, as well as brutal, fell into the Pope’s eyes. Just listening to it made her feel disgusted.

    Especially when she heard about Chrissy being captured alive, she was even more furious.

    In her opinion, if Kailun was lustful, Chrissy was very likely to be defiled.

    “Hmph, a bunch of useless trash, not only did they fail to protect Chrissy, but they also slandered her as a traitor, they simply don’t know how to live or die. I think Joseph is no longer worthy of the position of Holy Son. Tell him that I will prepare for the selection of the Holy Son in advance, it’s time for him to step down.”

    The Pope snorted coldly, she hated this kind of behavior of shirking responsibility.

    Didn’t she understand Chrissy?

    Although she was usually strict, she always treated Chrissy as her own daughter.

    In order to prevent her from becoming spoiled, the Pope deliberately controlled the degree of their interaction, she wanted to see the day Chrissy grew up.

    She never doubted Chrissy’s loyalty to the Temple. In her opinion, even if she betrayed the Temple, Chrissy wouldn’t.

    The girl suggested, “But Your Holiness, the Holy Son hasn’t reached the eighth rank yet, is it really necessary to replace him at this time?”

    “His strength is not enough to reach the eighth rank during his term. I gave him so many resources, but he only handed in such an answer sheet, it’s hard for me to invest in him anymore.”

    The Pope’s tone was harsh, with obvious dissatisfaction.

    In fact, her dissatisfaction with the Holy Son was mainly because Joseph had improper thoughts about Chrissy. Now that she had found a reason, she naturally wanted to remove the Holy Son from his position.

    Unlike Chrissy, who was only supported by her, there were some troublesome interest groups behind the Holy Son.

    The Saints of all generations, except for the previous Saint, had become her and the Empress’s strength.

    But the Holy Sons of all generations still existed, and one of them had even reached the ninth rank.

    Although his strength was far inferior to hers, it was extremely difficult for her to kill him.

    “Understood, I will issue a notice to let the Holy Son come back, but is it really necessary to use redemption to save the Saint?”

    The girl was very puzzled about this. In her opinion, this was an act that would disgrace the Temple.

    Even if Kailun had the strength of an eighth-rank, so what?

    Directly crush him with ninth-rank strength, not giving him the slightest chance to breathe.

    To the girl’s question, the Pope shook her head: “Perle, do you know why I went into seclusion?”

    The girl shook her head: “I don’t know, please enlighten me, Your Holiness.”

    The Pope slowly said: “This matter has to start with the abyss. As early as a month ago, I used the Temple’s destiny calculation device and calculated a premonition of the world’s destruction, and it will happen within a year. After comparing the results with the Empress, we confirmed the accuracy of this news. After our recalculation, the direction of the collapse of destiny points to the abyss.”

    Speaking of which, she put the comb in her hand on the dressing table, looking at her blurry figure in the mirror, she continued: “In other words, the destruction of the world is related to the abyss. In order to prevent the destruction from happening, we plan to capture the abyss’s mines and strangle their throats. In fact, our decision was correct. After successfully capturing the mines, we recalculated, and the premonition of the world’s destruction disappeared.”

    In order to stabilize the rule of the Temple, the previous Popes and emperors had used the power of the entire nation to create two special destiny calculation devices.

    Generally speaking, the Pope and the emperor would conduct a destiny calculation every year, the results of which were related to the selection of the Holy Son and Saint, the appointment of the new Pope and emperor…

    But the results of this kind of calculation could usually only see predictions within a year, and the results were extremely blurry, with obvious flaws.

    “But what does this have to do with the Kingdom of Xiya?” Perle tilted her head, her long orange ponytail falling to the other side.

    The white light around the Pope fluctuated slightly: “Half a month ago, when we continued to calculate the results, we discovered unexpected changes. The originally clear fate lines became messy, and the world was filled with both destruction and rebirth at the same time. Contradictory answers cannot exist at the same time, something unexpected must have happened. After careful recalculation, we found that all the clues pointed to the Kingdom of Xiya. So I sent the Holy Son and Saint to make arrangements, preferably to take over the Kingdom of Xiya, but they wasted too much time trying to get Kailson to come out of seclusion. If your previous information is correct, then the source of the chaos refers to this person, Kailun.”

    She couldn’t understand why an ordinary person would be related to the destruction of the world.

    In the past half month, she and the Empress had been constantly calculating and studying the Kingdom of Xiya, but they found that as long as they intervened too much, the destruction of the world would definitely happen, and the time of destruction would be shortly after their intervention.

    Not to mention that the Temple of the Heavenly God couldn’t send a ninth-rank to the Kingdom of Xiya while confronting the abyss, even if they could spare a ninth-rank to crush the Kingdom of Xiya, it would still end in destruction.

    In the past half month, they had spent a lot of effort and consumed the Fate Stones accumulated over countless years, but they still couldn’t come to an important conclusion.

    Powerlessness, this was the first time she felt powerless since becoming a ninth-rank.

    They couldn’t find the cause of the destruction, nor could they understand why excessive intervention would lead to the early arrival of destruction.

    Taking a step back, only those at the eighth rank and below could act to reduce the consequences of intervention.

    Not only the Kingdom of Xiya, but even the calculations regarding the abyss had undergone drastic changes. The other party seemed to have obtained some kind of rebirth.

    So she had to connect the abyss and the Kingdom of Xiya.

    After bullying the abyss for so many years, the Temple of the Heavenly God simply couldn’t accept the future of the abyss’s rise.

    ‘Could it be that the Kingdom of Xiya is a traitor to the human race?’ She had thought this countless times.

    “In that case, why don’t you send me to kill Kailun? Although I’m only at the eighth rank, I’ve reached the pinnacle of assassination.”

    Perle volunteered. In her opinion, if there was no way to solve the problem, then solve the person who created the problem.

    Her strength was given to her by the Pope, she should share her worries.

    “That… could be worth a try.”

    The Pope had a flash of inspiration. She didn’t know Kailun before her retreat, so she couldn’t strike accurately.

    But now wasn’t it the right time to send the eighth-rank Perle to solve the problem?

    “Wait, let me calculate again. If it’s possible, I’ll send you to negotiate.”

    As soon as she finished speaking, the Pope teleported away from Chrissy’s bedroom, leaving behind a gradually dimming white light and a pleasant floral fragrance in front of Perle.

    “Could it be that His Holiness the Pope is a woman?”

    “Slap, slap!” Perle was startled by her bold thought, she quickly slapped her face and said, “No, no, no! I can’t think like that, or I’ll be dead.”

    Perle suppressed the terrifying guess in her heart. This was the first time she had been so close to the Pope. In the past, everyone stood ten meters away to admire the Pope’s glory.

    Only Chrissy could have close contact with His Holiness the Pope.

    Sitting quietly on the chair and meditating, Perle waited for the Pope’s return.

    About four hours later, she heard the Pope’s laughter: “Although I can’t calculate the exact results, the conclusion shows that your assassination will not lead to the destruction of the world. So the task of negotiating to redeem Chrissy is entrusted to you. If there is a chance, kill Kailun, if there is no chance, don’t force it. If there are any unexpected changes, inform me immediately, we will take it one step at a time, don’t mess up the world.”

    The Pope never thought that she would be so cautious one day, she was afraid, really afraid.

    Wouldn’t it be a huge loss if she was only the Pope for ten years and then the world was destroyed?

    Thinking of the few Fate Stones left in stock, she felt a pain in her heart. According to the Temple’s inventory, this kind of rough calculation could only be done a dozen more times.

    So they had to quickly defeat the abyss. She heard that there was a fox in the abyss who majored in destiny magic and had a huge stockpile of Fate Stones.

    Perle crossed her arms in front of her chest and saluted in the unique posture of the Temple: “As you wish, Your Holiness, I will definitely redeem the Saint and kill Kailun.”

    There was excitement in Perle’s eyes, finally… finally she could kill again.

    She lowered her head, her smile becoming more and more morbid.

    …….

    [Because of your brutality towards Chrissy, the Pope has developed disgust for you. Favorability -20, obtained percentage attribute point increase.]

    [Carol reached the fourth rank, awakened the special talent: Junior World Devourer. Due to its feedback, total attribute increase by 10%.]

    [Junior World Devourer: Magic power absorption efficiency is 50%, no absorption limit, talent level increases with rank, absorption efficiency reaches 100% at the ninth rank.]

    After finishing the arrangements for the Kingdom of Malaga, Kailun, who had just walked out of the main hall, received favorability reminders.

    First, he thanked the Pope for her generosity. The massive amount of attribute points made Kailun feel invincible.

    Secondly, looking at Carol’s talent, he felt that he should have guessed why Carol was called the final boss.

    It was known that the absorption efficiency of ordinary people towards pure magic power sources like magic crystals was 2%, and some geniuses could reach 5%.

    However, Carol’s was 50% at the fourth rank, and there was no limit or bottleneck.

    Suddenly, he wondered if the mine with the fifth largest vein in the world on Duke Stamp’s territory was enough for Carol to use.

  • Dear, it’s time for your medicine! 65

    Chapter 65: I’ll Just Hold You, I Promise I Won’t Move

    Ekaterina froze, her mouth agape, utterly shocked by Qin Chu’s words.

    He envied Jie Luo? What did that mean? Did this man… like her?

    Looking at Qin Chu’s sorrowful expression, she felt the possibility was high.

    A whirlwind of confusing thoughts flooded her mind, causing her brain to short-circuit.

    If any other man dared to compare himself to Jie Luo, Ekaterina would’ve slapped him silly. “You? Compared to Jie Luo?”

    And if any man declared his love for her, she wouldn’t be happy; she’d be disgusted… Though, no man had ever done that before.

    But now, strangely, Ekaterina felt only turmoil, not disgust.

    This internal chaos frightened her. Unsure how to respond, she instinctively reached for her flask, seeking the familiar comfort of alcohol.

    But as she grasped the flask, her face flushed with embarrassment. She remembered her promise to Loseweisse: to quit drinking.

    “Don’t drink anymore,” Qin Chu said, his voice gentle. “Alcohol is bad for you. It clouds your judgment.”

    “Drink water instead. There’s some over there.” He gestured with his hand.

    Ekaterina walked over, poured herself a glass of water, and brought it to her lips. She hesitated. Had Qin Chu used this glass? Was the water…

    “Actually, could you pour me a glass too? Thank you,” Qin Chu said.

    Ekaterina put down her glass and poured him one, her hands trembling slightly.

    As she approached him, Qin Chu suddenly reached out, his arm encircling her slender waist, pulling her close.

    A wave of warmth and a delicate fragrance enveloped him.

    Ekaterina gasped, startled by his sudden action. The water in her glass sloshed precariously.

    Thankfully, she remembered the previous night’s events and managed to restrain herself.

    But her heart pounded in her chest, her athletic body stiffening as she struggled in his embrace. “Qin Chu, what… what are you doing?”

    “We can’t… We can’t do this again.”

    Even though Loseweisse had prepared her for this, she couldn’t help but feel resistant… No, afraid?

    The fearsome Crimson Valkyrie was gone, replaced by a frightened girl.

    In her panic, she didn’t notice Shaye’s arrival.

    Qin Chu ignored her struggles, his cheek pressed against her flat stomach, as if savoring her warmth.

    “Don’t worry, I won’t do anything,” he murmured.

    “To have experienced your… charms… was an honor. I wouldn’t dare ask for more.”

    “I just want to hold you. Can’t you even grant me that?”

    Ekaterina’s mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. She had treated him so terribly. Letting him hold her… that was… acceptable, right?

    It was… compensation.

    She didn’t realize that her resistance was weak, her face flushed crimson as she stood stiffly in his embrace, his arm encircling her waist.

    Her heart felt like it was about to burst from her chest.

    “Only holding,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “No… no other movements…”

    “I promise,” Qin Chu said, his voice a soft rumble against her stomach.

    The embrace lasted only a few seconds before he released her, taking the glass of water from her trembling hand and drinking it in a single gulp.

    As he pulled away, Ekaterina felt a pang of… disappointment… After all, Jie Luo, the man she loved, had never expressed any affection for her, never held her so close.

    Qin Chu was the first, and the only one.

    She shook her head, dispelling the treacherous thought. This was wrong. She shouldn’t compare Qin Chu to Jie Luo.

    She retreated, grabbing her own glass and drinking the water.

    It tasted sweet.

    This time, Shaye hadn’t added the touch of Lust. The first experiment had proven that adding the Ability’s power was too unpredictable.

    She had only enhanced the potion’s affection-inducing properties.

    “I’ll continue my training,” Qin Chu said, returning to his meditative pose.

    He had been a perfect gentleman. He had promised only to hold her, and he had kept his word. He hadn’t made any other advances. Even the embrace itself had been brief, lasting only a few seconds, as if that was enough to satisfy him.

    Ekaterina watched him resume his training, a strange sense of confusion washing over her. He was content with just holding her?

    What did that even mean?

    Her mind was a battlefield, her loyalty to Jie Luo clashing with her mission to seduce the Hero. Was she truly going to do this?

    She questioned herself repeatedly.

    Was this right?

    She didn’t know. It felt as if she were being pulled into a dark abyss, consumed by shadows, her will slowly eroding.

    She wished he would be angry, disgusted, even violent, like in the fabricated memories her mind had created.

    That would have been easier, at least she wouldn’t have to grapple with this agonizing dilemma.

    But he wasn’t angry. He was kind, gentle.

    He was only saddened by her cries for Jie Luo. He had even expressed concern for her well-being, advising her to limit her alcohol intake. He had merely embraced her, nothing more.

    And yet, this man was the one she had to seduce, the one she had to eventually kill, using his blood and life force to resurrect Jie Luo…

    She had never questioned their plan before.

    But now, a wave of revulsion, a deep self-loathing, washed over her.

    She was a terrible person. There was no denying it.

    If she died, she would surely go to hell.

    She watched him, his presence becoming strangely comforting. If she hadn’t met Jie Luo first, would she have fallen for this… boy?

    Yes, she would have.

    But…

    Her gaze hardened, her resolve returning.

    He might be an extraordinary man…

    He might have been forcibly summoned to this world, yet he was still fighting to save it…

    He might become their savior, the protector of the Heavenly Continent…

    But…

    He was the key to Jie Luo’s resurrection.

    And that meant she had to kill him.

    Her eyes, though filled with a flicker of sadness, were now cold and determined. This goal, this mission, would never change.

    It wasn’t fair to him, but for Jie Luo, she would do anything.

    But why did her heart ache?

    She shook her head, her gaze returning to Qin Chu. She had to follow Loseweisse’s plan, seduce him, make him crave her, become obsessed with her, so they could eliminate him once he had dealt with the Demons.

    But seduction… it was beyond her capabilities.

    She could fight Demons, she could train warriors, but seducing a man… it was an impossible task.

    She looked down at her revealing dress, its form-fitting fabric accentuating her curves. And yet, he hadn’t reacted, he had simply held her briefly before returning to his training. What did she have to do to elicit a response from him?

    She pouted, resting her chin on her hand, watching him train, trying to figure out how to seduce this… block of wood…

    Was he truly that oblivious?

    She was practically naked, and she had even offered herself to him! And all he had done was hug her?

    He had no other… desires?

    She fanned herself with her other hand. The training grounds were suddenly hot, his presence raising her body temperature.

    Even without Shaye’s influence, she felt a primal urge to be closer to him, to experience another embrace, a kiss…

    She wanted him to want her, but she didn’t know how to bridge the gap between them. Her body was the only thing she could offer.

    As time passed, the heat within her intensified… If seduction wasn’t working… what if she initiated it?

    The thought shocked her.

    It was too shameless.

    The first time, she could blame it on her drunken state, her clouded judgment.

    Her revealing outfit could be seen as an attempt to entice him, to make him the aggressor. She could even justify it as a necessary step in their plan to resurrect Jie Luo.

    But to actively seek him out, to proposition him… that was something she couldn’t do.

    It felt like a betrayal of Jie Luo, an act of infidelity.

    She still clung to a shred of her self-respect.

    She couldn’t lose this last vestige of her dignity. It was her only light, her only hope.

    And Qin Chu, without even realizing it, was slowly chipping away at her remaining defenses.

    She fought against the growing urge, but it became harder to resist with each passing moment.

    She wanted to be close to him.

    She pressed her lips together, fearing that any sound she made would betray her desire. She trembled, her body strained with the effort of suppressing her emotions.

    Shaye, a mischievous grin on her face, observed Ekaterina, impressed by her willpower. To withstand the combined influence of Lust and Stunning Love for so long…

    Yes, Qin Chu had activated Lust’s power during their embrace. He could control the Ability, turning it on and off at will.

    But she wouldn’t last much longer.

    Ekaterina’s fingers twitched, unsure where to place them. Her breathing quickened, her eyes blazing with a newfound heat.

    She wanted to do something, something shameful.

    “Mmm…”

    She bit her lip, drawing blood, the crimson stain making her lips even more alluring.

    She had to distract herself.

    She had to.

    She needed a distraction.

    “Qin Chu…” she said, her voice trembling.

    “Yes?” he asked, his eyes still closed, his attention focused on his cultivation.

    “How… how did you learn Star Flame Battle Qi so quickly? You’re already at the second layer?” she asked, grasping at a topic, anything to divert her thoughts.

    His rapid progress had shocked her. Jie Luo’s pace had been a tenth of his. This man… he might actually succeed in defeating the Demons.

    Qin Chu had suppressed his Battle Qi to the first layer while facing Augustus. He had released the restriction after they had left.

    “Oh, that…”

    “I’m not sure. It might have something to do with… last night…” He scratched his head. “Yesterday afternoon, I was just beginning to sense the elemental energy, just starting my cultivation.”

    “But… I apologize. I didn’t mean to bring it up.” He apologized, his voice sincere, as if concerned about her feelings, worried that mentioning the previous night would upset her.

    “Anyway, despite the… unexpected nature of last night’s events, I seem to have benefited from it. It’s as if your… guidance… helped me break through to the second layer.”

    He offered a brief explanation, then returned to his training, ignoring her.

    Ekaterina didn’t respond, her mind still grappling with the possibility that… that act… had somehow enhanced his power.

    Silence, thick and heavy, descended upon them. Ekaterina, unable to endure it any longer, stood up, her body swaying seductively as she approached him.

    Without her armor, the heat radiating from her was palpable.

    Her red hair, cascading down his face, tickled his skin. Her chin rested on his shoulder, their bodies close, her breath warm against his neck.

    Her voice, husky and alluring, whispered in his ear:

    “Qin Chu… should we… again…”

    “It’s not for me… it’s for the Heavenly Continent. The stronger you are, the faster you can eliminate the Demons… and…”

    She almost said “resurrect Jie Luo.”

    “And bring peace to the Heavenly Continent,” she finished, her voice barely a whisper.

    She had found her justification. This wasn’t her desire. This was for the greater good. This was for Jie Luo.

    A perfect excuse, wasn’t it?

    Her gaze, clouded with desire, didn’t notice the sly smile curving Qin Chu’s lips.

    Her hope, her will, hadn’t been completely crushed. There was still light in her eyes.

  • Dear, it’s time for your medicine! 64

    Chapter 64: Does He Like Me?

    A strange light flickered in Loseweisse’s eyes. She had cast a mental magic spell.

    It wasn’t Mind Control, a high-level spell capable of directly manipulating someone’s thoughts. It was merely Mental Suggestion, a basic spell that subtly influenced someone’s thought process.

    The spell’s energy was faint, and Ekaterina, her mental state already unstable, didn’t detect it. Coupled with her guilt over jeopardizing their plan to resurrect Jie Luo, she found herself agreeing with Loseweisse.

    Yes, she had already slept with Qin Chu.

    What was the difference between once and a hundred times?

    Her body was already defiled. If this broken vessel could aid in Jie Luo’s resurrection, then it was a worthy sacrifice. At least her actions wouldn’t be in vain.

    Loseweisse, seeing the reluctance and hesitation fading from Ekaterina’s eyes, smiled.

    She would do anything to bring Jie Luo back.

    Everyone, including Qin Chu and the other members of the Hero Squad, were merely tools to be used.

    At the Hero’s residence, Qin Chu sat cross-legged in the training grounds, cultivating his Battle Qi.

    This wasn’t a facade. He was genuinely training.

    Star Flame Battle Qi coursed through his meridians, growing stronger with each cycle.

    His night of… passion… with Ekaterina had propelled him to the second layer of Star Flame Battle Qi. And his cultivation speed had increased significantly.

    It was as if Ekaterina’s Battle Qi, flowing through him, had paved the way, opening up his meridians, allowing his own Battle Qi to flow more freely. Now, he just had to follow the established path, and with enough time, he would reach her level.

    Though it was only mid-afternoon, Angelica was already preparing dinner. She wanted her master to enjoy her cooking.

    Ekaterina, her movements sluggish, appeared at the entrance to the training grounds.

    She wore an unfamiliar outfit, her usual crimson armor replaced by a form-fitting red dress, as vibrant as a rose blooming under the scorching sun.

    The dress’s neckline dipped low, revealing a generous amount of cleavage. The fabric clung tightly to her curves, accentuating her hips and waist, her athletic physique transformed into a vision of seductive beauty.

    Her long legs were adorned with high heels, their height forcing her to lean forward slightly, emphasizing her ample… assets…

    This was the outfit Loseweisse had chosen for her.

    The guards’ leering glances made her uncomfortable. If Qin Chu hadn’t forgiven her, she wouldn’t even be allowed inside. They would have stopped her at the gate.

    And even now, they followed her, their eyes watchful, their movements wary. After all, she had a history of violence.

    Despite Loseweisse’s reassurances, Ekaterina was still conflicted. She didn’t know how to face him.

    She should hate him, the man who had taken her purity, but she couldn’t. After all, she was the one who had initiated it. He was the victim.

    She took a deep breath, steeling herself.

    She had a goal, a mission to fulfill. And that was…

    Ah, yes. To resurrect Jie Luo.

    For him, she would endure any humiliation, any degradation.

    She lifted her chin, her gaze settling on the man training in the center of the grounds. Faint crimson light flickered around him, waves of heat radiating from his body, raising the temperature of the training grounds to a stifling level.

    Star Flame Battle Qi, second layer?

    Ekaterina, an expert in Star Flame Battle Qi, recognized his level instantly. He had just broken through and was now stabilizing his realm.

    But it was still an impressive feat.

    She knew how difficult it was to cultivate Star Flame Battle Qi. His progress was astounding.

    His talent was undeniable. Ignoring everything else, he was an exceptional man. He was kind, forgiving, even when she had tried to kill him. And his potential… it surpassed even Jie Luo’s.

    Jie Luo had taken almost two weeks to reach the first layer. Qin Chu had reached the second layer in a single day.

    If he had been the one summoned instead of Jie Luo… perhaps she would have fallen for him?

    The thought startled her. She shook her head, dispelling the dangerous notion. No, she couldn’t compare him to Jie Luo, couldn’t entertain the idea that he was… better…

    No matter how exceptional Qin Chu was, Jie Luo was irreplaceable. This truth, this conviction, was absolute… unshakeable…

    She took a deep breath, calming her turbulent emotions. Then, she walked towards him, mimicking the elegant, alluring gait Loseweisse had taught her, placing her heel directly in front of her toes with each step, her hips swaying seductively.

    This way of walking felt unnatural, pointless. In battle, such a flamboyant display would get you killed.

    She didn’t try to conceal her approach. Qin Chu, sensing her presence, stopped his training, turning to face her. She thought she saw a flicker of… joy… in his eyes.

    Joy?

    That wasn’t right.

    Shouldn’t he be disgusted by her?

    “Lady Ekaterina, you’re here,” Qin Chu said, a gentle smile gracing his lips. He waved. “I thought you wouldn’t return.”

    Ekaterina, unsure how to respond to his warmth, forced a smile, approaching him cautiously. She kept her distance, uncomfortable with being too close.

    She bit her lip, wanting to speak, but the words wouldn’t come.

    Qin Chu tilted his head, his smile unwavering. “You don’t think I hate you, do you?”

    Ekaterina nodded, her cheeks flushing. “After what I did… after trying to kill you… I… I’ll do anything to apologize…”

    Anything?

    Her words held a suggestive undertone.

    “Haha, you’re overthinking it. I don’t hate you. I promise.”

    I just hate you enough to want to torture you.

    Ekaterina stared at him, her surprise growing.

    His smile faded, replaced by a melancholic expression. “Lady Ekaterina, you… you love Jie Luo, don’t you?”

    Hearing his name, Ekaterina’s heart skipped a beat. “How… how did you know?”

    Qin Chu shrugged.

    “You were calling his name… while we were…”

    Ekaterina’s face burned with shame.

    She covered her eyes with her hands, a mortified groan escaping her lips.

    Gods, how humiliating!

    Calling out his name while… with Qin Chu… She must have mistaken him for Jie Luo. She had been incredibly drunk.

    This was an insult to both Qin Chu and Jie Luo.

    He must be furious.

    She peeked at him through her fingers.

    But to her surprise, his face held no anger, only a profound sadness.

    “Who is Jie Luo?” he asked, his voice laced with sorrow. “He must be an extraordinary man. I… I envy him…”

    Your acting is impeccable… Qin Chu praised himself silently.

    He hadn’t wanted to do this, but Shaye had insisted it would enhance the potion’s effects.

    Ekaterina stared at him, her mouth forming a silent “O.”

    He… he envied Jie Luo?

    What did that mean?

    Could it be that he liked her?

  • Dear, it’s time for your medicine! 63

    Chapter 63: You Wouldn’t Want…

    “Ekaterina, you have disappointed me greatly.”

    Inside the Holy Maiden’s chamber, Loseweisse, unable to contain her anger, berated Ekaterina.

    Within the Hero Squad, she had always played the role of the kind, gentle older sister to Eileen and Airi, and the obedient younger sister to the others. She was always polite, her voice soft and alluring. But this time, she couldn’t hold back. Her expression was stern, her body trembling with suppressed rage.

    Ekaterina, aware of her grave error, hung her head, accepting the younger woman’s scolding without protest.

    “Your actions almost ruined our entire plan! Can’t you think before you act? For once, consider the consequences!” Loseweisse massaged her temples, her head pounding.

    She was at her wit’s end.

    Her life had been a series of misfortunes ever since the Second Hero, Qin Chu, had arrived in the Heavenly Continent.

    Humiliated at the welcoming banquet.

    Angelica, the maid she had once tormented, now enjoying newfound freedom and power.

    Her home burglarized, her secret notebooks and diaries stolen, her fortune gone, even her precious Divine Oracles vanished.

    Her plan to manipulate Qin Chu through Angelica backfiring, the two nuns she had sent to kidnap Angelica killed, Qin Chu using the incident to break Angelica’s seal…

    It was as if fate itself was conspiring against her.

    Every plan, no matter how carefully crafted, no matter how foolproof, had crumbled before her eyes.

    She was exhausted, frustrated, and now Ekaterina’s blunder had almost destroyed everything.

    Even her usual composure had shattered. After Qin Chu and Augustus had left, she had summoned Ekaterina to her chambers. She had to make her understand the gravity of her actions.

    They had escaped this time, but if Ekaterina didn’t control her temper, this would happen again, and next time, they might not be so lucky.

    Ekaterina, who had been silently enduring Loseweisse’s tirade, finally spoke, her voice a meek murmur. “Did it really affect our entire plan? It wasn’t that bad, was it?”

    Her nonchalance infuriated Loseweisse. This idiot still didn’t understand the magnitude of her mistake.

    How had this imbecile even become a member of the Hero Squad?

    Loseweisse wanted to scream, to throw things, but she restrained herself. Her stomach, however, churned with anxiety.

    “Please, dear sister, think for a moment!”

    “Do you even realize what you did? After Qin Chu carried you back from the tavern, you… you raped him! Don’t you understand how this will affect his reputation? He’ll be ridiculed, mocked! He’ll despise you!”

    “And then, you, in your drunken stupor, accused him of violating you, and you attacked him!”

    “He’ll hate you, and by extension, he’ll view the entire Hero Squad with suspicion. Our plan to befriend him, to gain his trust so we can eventually assassinate him, will become even more difficult. And our plan to resurrect Jie Luo… it will be jeopardized.”

    “This is basic logic! Why can’t you grasp it?”

    She had thought Ekaterina was intelligent, but it seemed she was a complete moron.

    Ekaterina stared at her blankly… Jie Luo?

    Who was Jie Luo?

    She couldn’t even recall the name, its significance lost to her. Her subconscious knew that she and Loseweisse were planning something, something important, involving Qin Chu, but the true purpose of their plan eluded her.

    Her expression was vacant, her eyes unfocused.

    Stunning Love, enhanced by Shaye’s modifications, was more potent than the original. A single dose was worth three of the original potion. After the initial shock had subsided, and Ekaterina had calmed down, the potion’s true effects were beginning to manifest.

    Memories of Jie Luo flooded her mind.

    She shuddered, her face paling. She remembered. Jie Luo, the man she loved most. Their plan was to resurrect him. They were befriending Qin Chu to eventually kill him and use his life force to bring Jie Luo back…

    How could she have forgotten something so important?

    It must have been the trauma of losing her purity to that… that… Qin Chu. Her subconscious, unable to accept the reality of her defilement, had deemed her unworthy of Jie Luo, unfit to remain by his side.

    That had to be it!

    Loseweisse’s scolding had jolted her back to reality, her memories returning. She trembled, her body wracked with guilt and shame.

    Loseweisse, seeing her distress, softened her tone. “You understand the severity of the situation now? Good. Remember, this cannot happen again. Qin Chu forgave you this time, thanks to my intervention. Next time… well, there might not be a next time.”

    Hah, that Qin Chu… when Augustus, despite her pleas, had remained resolute, she had only had to ask Qin Chu, and he had immediately spoken up for her, saving Ekaterina’s position in the Hero Squad.

    He was clearly infatuated with her.

    Too bad it was one-sided. She wouldn’t stoop to Ekaterina’s level. That man was nothing compared to Jie Luo.

    This was perhaps the only silver lining in this mess.

    If the other women, Ekaterina, Eileen, Airi, Athena, Sylph, couldn’t win Qin Chu over, she would have to step in. Her charm surpassed theirs.

    She felt a surge of pride.

    Ekaterina, oblivious to her thoughts, was consumed by guilt and self-recrimination. She had forgotten Jie Luo!

    “I’ll quit drinking,” she said, her voice barely a whisper.

    “Good. It’s not too late to salvage the situation.” Loseweisse pondered their next move, her fingers tapping the armrest of her chair. She had to repair the damage Ekaterina had done, to restore the Hero Squad’s image in Qin Chu’s eyes.

    “You can’t change what happened. You slept with him. So, we might as well use it to our advantage. Seduce him. You’ve already done it once. If he needs… comfort… well, provide it. At least make him tolerate your presence. If you can make him fall for you… even better.”

    Thinking about it, she felt another surge of frustration.

    If Qin Chu had been the aggressor, it would have been so much easier. She could have simply said: “You wouldn’t want this to become public knowledge, would you? You wouldn’t want your reputation ruined? You wouldn’t want people to think you’re a monster?”

    And then she could have forced them into a relationship, making their plan so much easier.

    And Ekaterina, her purity lost, would have been deemed unsuitable for Jie Luo, eliminating a powerful rival.

    She had been so pleased, but then everything had been flipped on its head, her plans ruined.

    She suppressed her annoyance, continuing. “Men… they’re all slaves to their desires.”

    “Qin Chu is no different. You’re beautiful, Ekaterina. If you’re willing to… lower yourself… Angelica won’t stand a chance.”

    Ekaterina frowned, her expression reluctant. Seduce him? Make him fall for her?

    “Wouldn’t that make me a… a…”

    Seeing her hesitation, Loseweisse pressed on, her voice soft and persuasive, almost hypnotic.

    “Ekaterina, don’t you want Jie Luo to live again? I’m sure he’ll be touched by your sacrifice.”

    “Everything you do, you do for him!”

    “You wouldn’t want your sacrifice to be in vain, would you?”

  • It turns out, they are the protagonists 165

    Chapter 165: Mu Zhi’an’s Inner Grandpa × Fairy Sister ○

    “Is she… the Jade Empress?” Ying Guhuan’s voice, laced with disbelief, echoed through the pavilion, drawing everyone’s attention to the girl beside Mu Zhi’an.

    The name “Jade Empress” might have been unfamiliar to ordinary disciples, but the Peak Masters had all heard of her.

    She was one of the few Dao Integration experts in the world.

    The Jade Empress had been the founding Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool Sacred Land in the Eastern Realm. She was proficient in all forms of art, especially the guqin. Countless young cultivators had pursued her, but her cultivation speed had quickly surpassed her peers.

    Her life had been a legend. Ying Guhuan had only heard of her from the Demon Realm Empress during her time in the Demon Realm.

    She hadn’t expected to encounter her here, within the Two Polarities Sect.

    And the fact that she was possessing Ye Qian’s body… it meant she was in an extremely weakened state…

    As the Peak Masters pondered this revelation, the green-clad fairy in the Pilgrimage Palace looked up towards the pavilion.

    Her emerald eyes, calm and piercing, instantly snapped them out of their thoughts.

    “It really is the Jade Empress…” Yan Ruyu murmured, her gaze fixed on “Ye Qian,” whose aura was completely different from before. “Could it be that she’s the one who resides within the Dongtian beneath the Pilgrimage Palace?”

    “But why is she at the Pilgrimage Palace? I’ve been at the sect for years, and I’ve never heard of her residing here,” Ning Yuan said, frowning.

    And… why was she possessing Ye Qian’s body?

    “The real question is why she’s strolling through a peach blossom forest with a disciple,” Yu Ziyan remarked.

    The Peak Masters, sensing her displeasure, refrained from approaching them. They simply observed from afar, their voices hushed as they discussed the situation.

    “And her aura… it’s faint, as if only a sliver of her consciousness remains,” Yan Ruyu said.

    As a former disciple of Dao Peak, she possessed a keen sense of spiritual energy.

    Silence descended upon the pavilion.

    With the Jade Empress’s strength, few in the world could rival her. And now she was reduced to a mere wisp of consciousness?

    Even so, her presence was still intimidating.

    “Regardless, let’s observe for now and refrain from disturbing them,” Ying Guhuan said after a moment of silence.

    The other Peak Masters nodded in agreement.

    Pilgrimage Palace.

    Mu Zhi’an strolled through the peach blossom forest, glancing at his personal interface.

    The black glow emanating from the “Friend of the Antagonists” title had faded.

    It meant that the Jade Empress’s rebuke had suppressed the demon within the Pilgrimage Palace. That was why he no longer heard the eerie voice.

    He studied the green-clad fairy beside him.

    Though she was possessing Ye Qian’s body, her aura and demeanor were completely different. She was breathtakingly beautiful, her every movement graceful and elegant. Her ethereal beauty and her formidable power filled him with a sense of awe, despite his LSP tendencies.

    He couldn’t help but imagine what she would look like, blushing and shy, in bed.

    Dao Integration experts are truly on another level… It’s a shame she’s nearing her end.

    He sighed inwardly, admiring her beauty.

    She surveyed her surroundings, her gaze lingering on the peach blossom forest, the elegant pavilions, and the tranquil atmosphere.

    “There were no peach blossoms in the Pilgrimage Palace before. This place has changed,” she remarked softly.

    A gentle breeze rustled her skirt, carrying a faint, refreshing fragrance that calmed the heart.

    “Perhaps someone planted them later,” he replied, glancing at her. “That demon is truly terrifying. Just hearing its voice sent shivers down my spine. Your ability to seal it within the Pilgrimage Palace is admirable, Fairy Sister.”

    She chuckled, her gaze meeting his. “There’s no need for flattery, young friend. If you have any questions, simply ask.”

    He wasn’t embarrassed by her bluntness. “You’re truly perceptive, Fairy Sister. You see right through me,” he said with a respectful smile.

    He paused, his gaze returning to the peach blossoms. “When I first visited the Pilgrimage Palace, I heard the demon’s voice. But after the Sect Master performed a ritual at the altar, the voice disappeared,” he said, getting to the point.

    “I was curious. The other disciples didn’t seem to hear it. Why could I?”

    Was it because of the “Friend of the Antagonists” title?

    It was a possibility, but he wanted confirmation.

    “The demon can only sense those with a similar aura,” she explained calmly.

    He froze, staring at her flawless profile. “Similar…?”

    I share a similar aura with an ancient demon…?

    “Sharing a similar aura doesn’t necessarily make you a demon. It simply means the demon senses something familiar within you,” she clarified.

    He stared at her, his mind racing as he tried to figure out what had attracted the demon’s attention.

    Do you like it…? I can change…

    “What is the demon’s identity?” he asked.

    She glanced at him, her voice soft. “A demonic cultivator from the Demon Realm.”

    What’s his name…? He wanted to ask, but he held back.

    She clearly didn’t want to reveal his identity, so there was no point in pressing the issue.

    They continued their stroll, and he noticed a faint green glow emanating from her, her form becoming even more ethereal.

    “Your consciousness is weakening,” he remarked, his voice filled with concern.

    She glanced at him, surprised. “You have a keen sense of spiritual energy.”

    Her consciousness was indeed fading. At this rate, it would completely dissipate within six months.

    However, she had already accepted her fate.

    “Is there anything I can do to help, Senior?” he asked, his gaze lingering on her beautiful face.

    She hesitated, her lips parting slightly as if she wanted to speak. However, she ultimately held back, her pride preventing her from voicing her request.

    She knew why the Sect Master had sent him here.

    She no longer possessed a cultivation vessel, so she couldn’t absorb external spiritual energy.

    However, there was another way.

    There was a method that could allow her to rebuild her body.

    If she couldn’t obtain spiritual energy from the outside, she could obtain it from within.

    As for how…

    The thought of such a method made her, a celestial being as pure and untouchable as the moon, blush with shame.

    Her silence sparked Mu Zhi’an’s curiosity.

    I asked if I could help, and her response wasn’t a denial, but silence.

    It made him wonder…

    He remained silent, his mind racing as he considered what he could offer her.

    “You said you could rebuild your body if you had spiritual energy, Fairy Sister. And you can’t absorb external spiritual energy…” he began.

    “But what about internal spiritual energy? Would that work?”

    She raised an eyebrow, her pace slowing as she turned to face him.

    “Internal spiritual energy… that could work.”

    Her usually calm eyes flickered with a hint of desperation.

    She stared at him for a moment, then spoke, her voice barely a whisper. “Are you an Innate Celestial Vessel?”

    As I suspected… He bowed respectfully. “You see right through me, Senior.”

    “If I could use the spiritual energy from an Innate Celestial Vessel, I might be able to reconstruct my former vessel,” she said, her voice hesitant.

    “However, I would need to temporarily solidify my physical form first.”

    “Is there a way to do that?” he asked.

    “You’ve sacrificed so much to seal that demon and protect the world, Fairy Sister. I want to help you,” he said, his voice filled with sincerity and… admiration.

    However, she sensed something else in his eyes: desire.

    She had seen that look countless times during her time at the Jade Pool Sacred Land. However, most of those who had looked at her that way were now buried beneath the earth.

    Time was a cruel mistress, and the path of cultivation was littered with the bones of fallen geniuses.

    Few reached the end. Most succumbed to the relentless march of time.

    She had reached this level through a combination of talent and great destiny.

    Without both, she would likely be dead.

    If he can truly help me… perhaps I should give him a chance…

    However, obtaining those two things… it would be incredibly difficult… “There is a sacred water in the Eastern Forbidden Zone called Rebirth Water. If I consume it, I can maintain my physical form for half a month,” she explained.

    “I also need a certain herb that can only be found on the divine tree of the Jade Pool Sacred Land. However, I can handle that myself.”

    “And then… then we can…”

    She blushed, her usually aloof demeanor crumbling, her beauty even more captivating as a hint of vulnerability shone through. Even Mu Zhi’an, a seasoned LSP, felt his heart skip a beat.

    So there’s a chance for her to recover… Fate has brought us together!

    He stared at her, his mind already formulating a plan to obtain the Rebirth Water.

    It wasn’t just about her beauty.

    He desperately needed a “golden finger” to protect him, and she was the perfect candidate.

    “I’ll find a way to obtain the Rebirth Water for you, Fairy Sister!” he declared.

    Ye Lingxuan was returning to the Forbidden Zone in a month for her awakening ceremony, and he had promised to accompany her.

    Perhaps he could seize that opportunity.

    And if he recalled correctly, Lingxuan had mentioned being bathed in Rebirth Water as a child… Perhaps she was practically made of Rebirth Water.

    Even if its effectiveness was slightly diminished, it would still be better than nothing.

    However, his confident declaration surprised the Jade Empress. “Have you never heard of the Forbidden Zone?” she asked, her voice laced with concern.

    Those who entered the Forbidden Zone were cursed, their lives cut short. She had hoped to discourage him, but he had readily accepted the challenge.

    He’s too impulsive…

    “I’ve heard of it,” he said with a smile. “But I’m going there anyway. Might as well try.”

    She raised an eyebrow, her gaze filled with disbelief.

    Before she could speak, a young man’s voice, surprisingly weary, interrupted them.

    “Jade Empress.”

    She looked up to see a young man in black robes standing before them. He wasn’t particularly handsome, but his features were pleasant. His dark eyes held a world-weariness that belied his youth.

    She studied him, her eyes widening slightly as recognition dawned. “So you’ve also attached yourself to another,” she murmured.

    Ye Yu…?

    Mu Zhi’an also studied the young man, then quickly dismissed the thought.

    No, it’s not Ye Yu. It’s the old man within him.

    And it seems he knows the Jade Empress…? He listened intently to their conversation.

    “An unexpected event occurred. I discovered this child, blessed by destiny, and I’m temporarily residing within him,” the old man explained with a chuckle, glancing at Mu Zhi’an.

    Even he hadn’t expected the “protagonist,” Ye Yu, to be manipulated by a mere disciple back in Tianxuan City.

    “What brings you here?” the Jade Empress asked.

    Her voice was ethereal and captivating, her words carrying a hint of Dao that naturally drew people to her.

    “Your consciousness is fading, but if you transfer it to this child’s body, you can preserve it for another six months,” the old man explained.

    “Within that time, I’ll find a way to rebuild your cultivation vessel.”

    She raised an eyebrow. “You can rebuild a cultivation vessel?”

    “Believe it or not, it’s up to you,” he said calmly. “It’s better to try than to give up, isn’t it?”

    She pondered his offer, her eyes flickering with uncertainty.

    If she hadn’t met Mu Zhi’an, she might have considered it.

    After all, with the old man’s power and connections, he might actually be able to accomplish it.

    However, compared to Ye Yu, Mu Zhi’an’s Innate Celestial Vessel was a more tangible solution.

    But relying on Mu Zhi’an… without a foundation of trust and affection… it felt… wrong.

    “I’ve already made a promise to this young friend,” she said after a moment of silence, rejecting the old man’s offer.

    He studied Mu Zhi’an, then chuckled, shaking his head. “You believe this young master can obtain the Rebirth Water from the Forbidden Zone?”

    He clearly knew what she needed to rebuild her body.

    The Jade Pool Sacred Land wouldn’t be a problem. As the founding Holy Maiden, they would gladly offer her anything, even half of their resources.

    After all, she was an Emperor-level expert.

    If she rebuilt her cultivation vessel, the Jade Pool Sacred Land’s status in the Eastern Realm would skyrocket.

    But the Rebirth Water was different.

    It was a sacred treasure of the Forbidden Zone. Even cultivators who entered were cursed, let alone ordinary people.

    Even at the Core Formation Realm, Mu Zhi’an would be vulnerable to the curse.

    And even if he overcame the curse, the master of the Forbidden Zone wouldn’t simply hand over the Rebirth Water to a nobody like him.

    The Jade Empress also knew this, but her expression remained unchanged. “That is not your concern, fellow Daoist. If I fail to obtain the Rebirth Water, it will be my own decision, not his,” she said, her voice calm and soothing.

    The old man sighed inwardly.

    It seemed his plan to gain something for Ye Yu had failed.

    “Then I hope the young master you trust can deliver,” he said, his voice tinged with doubt.

    “However, it will be a difficult task. Perhaps even impossible.”

    Ye Yu, who had been silent until now, couldn’t help but interject. “Forget the Rebirth Water. He won’t even survive the curse, let alone reach the depths of the Forbidden Zone to obtain it.”

    “Are you confident you can withstand the curse and return safely, Young Master Mu?” he asked, his gaze fixed on Mu Zhi’an and the beautiful fairy beside him. “Even if you somehow overcome the curse, do you really believe the master of the Forbidden Zone will grant you the Rebirth Water?”

    Silence fell upon the peach blossom forest, the pink petals swaying gently in the breeze.

    Then, a clear, melodic voice echoed through the air.

    “If Brother Mu can’t do it, then what about me?”

  • It turns out, they are the protagonists 164

    Chapter 164: The Legacy of the Jade Empress!

    Mu Zhi’an’s heart skipped a beat as he met the green-clad fairy’s gaze.

    She’s looking at us…?

    It made sense. She was likely the master of this Dongtian, and Qian’er had said she was the one who had summoned her. It wasn’t surprising that she could sense their presence from afar.

    And she’s beautiful…

    He turned to Ye Qian. “Let’s go,” he said.

    He led her towards the pavilion.

    As they approached, they noticed something strange. The fairy, who should have been inside the pavilion, was nowhere to be seen.

    Is she playing hide-and-seek with us…? He thought, ascending the stairs and entering the pavilion. He reached the spot where she had been playing the guqin, but she was gone.

    “She’s in there,” Ye Qian said, pointing towards a room within the pavilion.

    She walked over and opened the third door, revealing not another room, but an ancient hall.

    In the center of the hall was a pond, and in the middle of the pond bloomed a verdant lotus. The fairy, her back to them, stood gracefully on the lotus, her figure ethereal and beautiful.

    Despite her beauty, Mu Zhi’an maintained a respectful demeanor. “Were you the one who summoned us to this Dongtian, Senior?” he asked.

    She turned to face them, her long hair cascading down her back, her eyes fixed on Ye Qian.

    “You’ve finally arrived,” she said, her voice soft and melodic, the same voice he had heard outside the Pilgrimage Palace.

    “May I ask who you are, Senior…?” he asked, studying her curiously.

    She glanced at him, a faint smile playing on her lips. “You may call me the Jade Empress.”

    The Jade Empress?

    I’ve never heard of her… He searched his memories, but the name was unfamiliar.

    “Thank you for the opportunity you bestowed upon me, Senior,” he said, bowing respectfully.

    He hadn’t forgotten her kindness. Her gift had played a significant role in his swift breakthrough to the Core Formation Realm.

    As for her motive… it was likely related to Ye Qian.

    After all, she had summoned Qian’er for a reason.

    The Jade Empress smiled, her gaze returning to Ye Qian. “Come closer, little one,” she said gently.

    Qian’er hesitated, glancing at Mu Zhi’an before approaching the pond.

    As she drew closer, she finally saw the fairy’s face.

    She was breathtaking. Her green dress, cinched at the waist with a delicate sash, accentuated her slender figure. Her skin was flawless, almost translucent, her emerald eyes both captivating and serene. She exuded an aura of ethereal beauty that discouraged any impure thoughts.

    “You’re so beautiful, Senior…” Qian’er said, her voice filled with genuine admiration.

    “Thank you,” the Jade Empress replied, her lips curving into a gentle smile.

    No woman could resist a compliment, especially from her chosen successor.

    “Senior, your body seems…” Mu Zhi’an began, noticing something amiss.

    Though his Innate Spiritual Body wasn’t as sensitive as Ye Lingxuan’s, he could sense that the Jade Empress’s form was faint and ethereal, as if she were about to fade away.

    “My physical body has withered away. Only a sliver of my consciousness remains,” she explained, her smile tinged with sadness.

    Even Mu Zhi’an, a seasoned LSP who had encountered countless beauties, was captivated by her ethereal charm.

    Her delicate lips, her elegant nose, her long, dark eyelashes, the faint blush on her cheeks… she was a blend of ethereal beauty and alluring charm.

    He had met women as beautiful as her, but he had never encountered such a captivating aura.

    It’s a shame she’s only a wisp of consciousness… He thought, his gaze lingering on her.

    “I’ve heard that Nascent Soul cultivators can create a sliver of consciousness that can rebuild their physical body if it survives. Is there a way for you to recover, Senior?” Ye Qian asked, her voice filled with concern.

    “I would have tried it already if it were possible. However, my situation is unique. If I could receive a surge of spiritual energy, I might be able to reconstruct my body,” the Jade Empress explained, shaking her head.

    “But I don’t even have a cultivation vessel. How can I rebuild myself?”

    She raised her hand, revealing a verdant seed in her palm.

    “Consume this, and you will inherit my legacy. Perhaps you, child, can restore the name of the Jade Empress to its former glory.”

    Qian’er looked up at her, confused. “Why did you choose me, Senior…?”

    “We are connected by fate, child. And our personalities are compatible,” the Jade Empress replied with a smile.

    She then turned her gaze towards a distant point.

    “She likely allowed you to enter because she knew this would happen.”

    She…? Mu Zhi’an followed her gaze.

    It was directed towards Two Polarities Peak.

    Could it be that Shang Yanfei orchestrated our arrival here…?

    He had interacted with the Sect Master before, and he had found her to be unfathomable, both in terms of her… assets and her personality. He still couldn’t figure her out.

    If she had anticipated their arrival at the Pilgrimage Palace, did that mean she possessed a divination ability similar to the Peak of Celestial Secrets?

    He watched as Ye Qian accepted the seed and consumed it, his mind racing.

    The Jade Empress turned her attention to him.

    “Little one, as a reward for bringing this child to me, I offer you these six Seeds of Dao Realization,” she said, extending her hand.

    Six emerald seeds, resembling pills, floated towards him.

    He caught them instinctively.

    “Each seed contains a sliver of the Great Dao. Consume one, and it will aid you greatly when you reach the Soul Transformation Realm. If consumed before then, it will help you overcome a bottleneck in your cultivation,” she explained calmly.

    “Thank you, Fairy Sister!” he said, bowing respectfully.

    He understood the value of these seeds.

    She was likely aware of her impending demise and wanted to leave behind her legacy.

    “You may consume one now. Your little girlfriend will need to remain here for three hours. I will personally oversee her progress.”

    He thanked her again, then noticed her translucent form, sighing inwardly.

    What a shame such a beauty has to fade away…

    He couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret as his gaze lingered on her ample bosom. He was about to sit down and consume a seed when a chilling voice echoed in his mind.

    “Little one, come here…”

    The voice was faint, but in the silence of the hall, it was as if a ghost was whispering in his ear. He shuddered, goosebumps erupting on his skin.

    His suspicions were correct. The Pilgrimage Palace housed an evil being!

    And it was here, within this hall!

    “Come here…”

    The Jade Empress opened her eyes, her voice sharp. “Silence.”

    The voice faded away.

    Then, another voice, cold and menacing, echoed through the hall. “Jade Empress, you spent a thousand years draining me, leaving me a withered husk. And what have you gained? No one will remember you. No one will sing your praises. You will simply fade away, alone and forgotten!”

    The voice dissipated, but the Jade Empress’s expression remained unchanged.

    “What was that…?” Mu Zhi’an asked cautiously.

    “A demon sealed here a thousand years ago. Pay it no mind. It will cease to exist within a century,” she replied calmly.

    “Even without me, it cannot break free.”

    So the entity within this hall is truly a powerful antagonist… And the Jade Empress sealed it here?

    He stared at her, his respect growing.

    He couldn’t imagine sacrificing himself to seal a demon and protect the world.

    But he admired those who did.

    Even if he couldn’t do it himself, he could at least offer his respect.

    “Consume the Seed of Dao Realization. Ignore the demon’s ramblings,” she said, her gaze fixed on Ye Qian, who was meditating. “I will protect you both.”

    He nodded, pushing aside his thoughts and retrieving a plain-looking seed.

    No one would guess its true nature by its appearance.

    If the other cultivators knew, they would fight tooth and nail for it.

    And he had six!

    He swallowed the seed and closed his eyes, focusing on absorbing its energy.

    It took him nearly half an hour to fully refine the seed.

    He could sense the sliver of spiritual energy it had produced circulating within his body.

    “Absorb it into your vessel,” the Jade Empress instructed.

    He focused, guiding the wisp of energy towards his cultivation vessel.

    The energy, like a plume of smoke, hovered before his vessel, then, before he could react, it shot towards his other vessel and vanished.

    What the…?!

    Even his usually calm demeanor crumbled.

    He had painstakingly refined the seed, and his other vessel had stolen it?!

    And he couldn’t control his other vessel.

    He had gained absolutely nothing from the seed.

    Well, not exactly… The next time he cultivated with Bai Ruoxi, the energy from the seed would likely transfer to her.

    As the energy from the Seed of Dao Realization entered his other vessel, a surge of spiritual energy, infused with the aura of the Heavenly Dao, erupted from within him.

    The Jade Empress opened her eyes, her lips parting slightly. A look of shock, a rare sight on her usually serene face, flashed across her features.

    “…An Innate Celestial Vessel?”

    Her shock quickly gave way to understanding.

    So this is why the Sect Master sent him here… ?

    To prolong her existence through such a method…

    She closed her eyes, her expression returning to its usual aloofness.

    Mu Zhi’an sighed inwardly, watching Ye Qian, who was still receiving the inheritance. He closed his eyes and focused on his cultivation, patiently waiting for her to finish.

    He was surprisingly calm. He had actually considered the possibility of the seed’s energy ending up in his other vessel.

    After all, his role seemed to be that of a “divine support.”

    But it was still frustrating.

    He calmed his mind and focused on his meditation.

    After an unknown amount of time, he felt a gaze on him.

    He opened his eyes.

    He was met with Ye Qian’s emerald gaze.

    Her usually calm eyes held a hint of warmth.

    He frowned, then realized. “You’re not Qian’er, are you…?”

    “She’s too kind. She asked me to experience the outside world before I fade away, so she lent me her consciousness,” the “Ye Qian” replied with a smile.

    “I haven’t left this place in a long time. It would be nice to experience the world again. At least I’ll have no regrets.”

    She turned to him. “Would you accompany me, young friend?”

    For a proud being like her, this was a rare invitation.

    He bowed immediately. “It would be my honor, Senior.”

    She smiled, but her gaze held a strange complexity.

    As they left the hall, they found a group of disciples who had returned empty-handed from the other caves.

    He spotted An Lingyue, the eldest Senior Sister of Boundless Sea Peak, among them.

    Song Ziyang, standing beside her, glared at him, his eyes filled with envy. He couldn’t help but resent the man who had won Bai Ruoxi’s heart, despite his seemingly average abilities.

    And it wasn’t just Bai Ruoxi.

    He was close to three inner disciples!

    And Ye Qian should know about her sister’s relationship with Mu Zhi’an. Why was she still so affectionate towards him…?

    What kind of charm did this man possess to capture the hearts of both sisters?

    His gaze shifted to Ye Qian, then he froze.

    Something about her… her aura, her demeanor… it was different from before they had entered the Dongtian.

    He narrowed his eyes, transmitting his voice to his sister, who was standing nearby. “Ziyi, I need you to do something for me…”

    If this wasn’t truly Ye Qian, did that mean she had been possessed by something, perhaps a demon?

    And did Mu Zhi’an know?

    Song Ziyang wasn’t the only one watching Mu Zhi’an.

    Ye Yu, who had returned empty-handed from the sixth cave, was also observing him.

    He knew that Mu Zhi’an wasn’t one to give up easily, yet he was leaving the Dongtian so soon… Did that mean he had already found something?

    “Master, what’s wrong?” he asked, sensing the old man’s surprise.

    “Your sister… she seems to be possessed,” the old man’s voice replied.

    Ye Yu’s eyes widened as he stared at the girl beside Mu Zhi’an.

    She looked the same.

    However, now that Master had pointed it out, he could sense something was amiss.

    That aura… it wasn’t Qian’er’s!

    Which cave did Mu Zhi’an enter?

    What happened inside?

    His mind raced as he watched them depart.

    High above, in the elegant pavilion, the Peak Masters, who had been waiting, also noticed their departure.

    In addition to the three Peak Masters and the Master of the Book Pavilion, Ning Yuan, the Peak Master of Drunken Dream Peak, was also present. He had come to ensure his disciples’ safety.

    He frowned as he saw Mu Zhi’an, his gaze sharp and calculating.

    He had heard about Mu Zhi’an from his disciple, Ye Yu, and his impression wasn’t favorable.

    After all, stealing another man’s wife and deceiving his sisters were despicable acts.

    What did Senior Ling Long see in him?

    “Ye Qian’s spiritual energy has changed. It seems she’s received some sort of opportunity within the Dongtian,” Yan Ruyu remarked, noticing the subtle shift in the girl’s aura.

    “Congratulations, Junior Sister Yu. It seems Dao Peak has gained another prodigy,” Yu Xuanji said with a smile, turning to Yu Ziyan.

    However, Yu Ziyan remained silent, her gaze fixed on Ye Qian, her voice laced with uncertainty. “Why do I feel like something’s… wrong with her…?”

    Ying Guhuan watched them intently, her eyes narrowed.

    Suddenly, as if struck by a realization, her expression shifted, and she dropped her teacup, shattering it on the floor.

    She stood up abruptly.

    “…The Jade Empress?!”

    The other Peak Masters’ expressions also changed upon hearing that name.

  • It turns out, they are the protagonists 163

    Chapter 163: The Mysterious Fairy

    Not far from the Pilgrimage Palace stood an elegant pavilion suspended in the air.

    Yan Ruyu sat within, observing the disciples who had been swiftly “escorted” out of the Dongtian.

    They stood in the plaza, their faces etched with bewilderment, clearly not expecting to be eliminated so quickly.

    Beside her sat Ying Guhuan, the rarely seen Peak Master of Boundless Sea Peak.

    Yu Ziyan, the Peak Master of Dao Peak, and Yu Xuanji, the Peak Master of the Peak of Celestial Secrets, were also present.

    Outsiders might assume they had gathered due to the tremors at the Pilgrimage Palace, but they were actually here to observe Mu Zhi’an’s Core Formation tribulation.

    As for the Dongtian that had appeared… the Enforcement Hall had informed them that the matter was under control and that the Sect Master had a plan.

    Since the Sect Master had spoken, they saw no need to prevent the disciples from entering the mysterious Dongtian.

    “Mu Zhi’an is quite strange. The other disciples have all been expelled, but he and Ye Qian have been inside for a while now. Why haven’t they come out?” Yu Xuanji mused, sipping her tea as she watched the Pilgrimage Palace.

    “According to Junior Sister Lan, Mu Zhi’an might not possess great destiny, but his destiny is… unique,” Yu Ziyan said with a smile. “His destiny is pink.”

    “I’ve heard about it. It’s quite fascinating… pink destiny. I’ve never heard of such a thing,” Ying Guhuan remarked, her gaze fixed on the bronze gate. “Is that what attracted Senior Ling Long to him?”

    Yan Ruyu remained silent, her gaze fixed on the Dongtian, her expression as aloof and composed as ever.

    “You’re awfully quiet, Junior Sister. Are you already preparing to cast your net and reel in your fish?” Yu Ziyan asked, her voice laced with amusement.

    Her meaning was clear.

    Yan Ruyu frowned slightly. “You jest, Senior Sister. I took him on as an inner disciple because I admired his character and talent. I have no ulterior motives.”

    Liar!

    Though no one spoke, the other three Peak Masters shared the same thought as they glanced at Yan Ruyu, her voluptuous figure accentuated by her loose black robe.

    “If you’re not interested in him, Junior Sister, why don’t you let me have him? I’ll provide him with the same resources as an inner disciple of Dao Peak,” Yu Ziyan offered, her smile captivating.

    Yan Ruyu shook her head. “He wouldn’t be granted the status of an inner disciple at Dao Peak. It’s best for him to remain at the Book Pavilion.”

    “After all, he’s a valuable disciple.”

    “Since you’re so fond of him, Junior Sister Yan, I won’t try to steal him,” Ying Guhuan said, sipping her tea as she studied Yan Ruyu’s beautiful profile. “However, I would like to speak with him later. Would you please refrain from interfering?”

    “You jest, Peak Master Ying. Mu Zhi’an is free to make his own choices. I won’t interfere,” Yan Ruyu replied calmly.

    She paused, then added, “However, I also have some matters to discuss with him. Now that he’s reached the Core Formation Realm, there are certain things he needs to know.”

    Yu Ziyan chuckled. “You wouldn’t badmouth me to him just because of our past disagreements, would you, Junior Sister?”

    “Unlike you, Senior Sister, I’m not that petty,” Yan Ruyu replied coldly.

    “Then let’s allow young Mu to decide which peak he’d like to visit first,” Yu Xuanji suggested, her beautiful face a blend of elegance and alluring charm.

    Yan Ruyu glanced at the bronze gate.

    “Alright.”

    “Let him decide.”

    Mu Zhi’an, unaware that he, the “fish farmer,” was now the target of the “Great White Sharks,” walked through the eerie Dongtian with Ye Qian.

    “This place feels… creepy,” he muttered.

    They had received a teleportation jade slip from An Lingyue, the eldest Senior Sister of Boundless Sea Peak, and had entered the ancient Dongtian with the other disciples.

    Unlike Ling Long’s Dongtian, this one was filled with a chilling aura that sent shivers down his spine.

    He glanced at the disciples ahead, who had formed into small groups, venturing deeper into the Dongtian.

    He spotted several familiar figures, the most prominent being An Lingyue.

    She was dressed elegantly, her graceful demeanor drawing attention as she chatted with the other disciples.

    Those curves… she’s quite… generous.

    Ye Yu, clad in black robes, was walking nearby with another female disciple.

    However, Mu Zhi’an wasn’t particularly interested in women at the moment, so he simply gave An Lingyue a quick once-over, his gaze lingering on her swaying hips before moving on.

    He felt a cold glare from beside him, but he ignored it, transmitting his voice to Ye Qian. “Can you hear the voice now, Qian’er?”

    “You’re such a flirt, Brother Mu,” she grumbled.

    Seeing him with Ye Lingxuan was one thing, but seeing him ogling other women wasn’t exactly thrilling.

    She quickly pushed those thoughts aside, focusing on trying to pinpoint the source of the female voice that had called to her.

    He didn’t disturb her, simply holding her hand as they followed the other disciples.

    Soon, they reached nine bottomless caves, each entrance carved with an ancient dragon, each unique and realistic.

    An Lingyue turned to the disciples, her smile warm and reassuring. “Remember what I said. If you encounter any danger, simply crush the jade slip in your hand, and you’ll be transported out of here.”

    He glanced at the jade slip, sensing a complex formation within. It was likely the work of a Peak Master.

    If he recalled correctly, Yu Xuanji, the Peak Master of the Peak of Celestial Secrets, was the most skilled in formations.

    My Hundred Birds Chain Formation has hit a bottleneck. Perhaps I should ask her for guidance… He thought, his gaze lingering on the elegant Senior Sister.

    The disciples discussed amongst themselves, then chose their respective caves.

    Mu Zhi’an wasn’t in a hurry. He waited for Ye Qian’s guidance.

    The woman within the Dongtian had summoned Qian’er. Surely, she wouldn’t remain silent now that they were here.

    As the disciples entered the caves, the once bustling Dongtian fell silent.

    An Lingyue approached them, her eyes sparkling. “If you’re unsure which cave to choose, you’re welcome to join me,” she offered with a smile.

    He was surprised, studying her for a moment before bowing respectfully. “Thank you for the offer, Senior Sister, but I’d like to consider my options carefully.”

    Ye Yu had entered the sixth cave. If Qian’er didn’t hear the voice, they could follow him… After all, he had the blessings of destiny. His luck wouldn’t be too bad.

    “How ungrateful,” a cold voice sneered from behind An Lingyue.

    Mu Zhi’an turned to see a young man he had met once before during his visit to Boundless Sea Peak.

    It was Song Ziyang, a disciple who had joined Boundless Sea Peak during the previous sect examination. He had pursued Bai Ruoxi for a while, but she had ignored him.

    So he’s a sore loser… Mu Zhi’an ignored him, turning back to An Lingyue with a troubled expression. “It seems not everyone in your group welcomes us, Senior Sister. Perhaps Qian’er and I should wait a while longer.”

    An Lingyue frowned, then nodded. “If you encounter any danger, remember to crush the jade slip.”

    “Thank you for the reminder, Senior Sister,” he replied sincerely.

    She smiled faintly, then led the other disciples towards a cave.

    She was slightly disappointed. She was fond of Bai Ruoxi, and she naturally wanted to extend her goodwill to her friend’s Dao Companion.

    Besides, Mu Zhi’an’s sincerity and pleasant demeanor made him likeable.

    However, there was nothing she could do if he didn’t want to join them.

    “Ziyi, can you divine which cave is the most auspicious?” she asked, turning to the girl beside her.

    Song Ziyi, a disciple of the Peak of Celestial Secrets, closed her eyes, her expression focused.

    After a moment, she opened her eyes, her brow furrowed. She stared at the ninth cave, her voice filled with apprehension. “The ninth cave signifies great misfortune. The others seem… relatively safe.”

    The Peak of Celestial Secrets’ “Dao” is quite interesting. They can predict danger and avoid it… He thought, impressed.

    Once the disciples had all entered the caves, he turned to Ye Qian, who was listening intently with her eyes closed.

    After a while, she opened her eyes. “Did you hear it, Qian’er?” he asked.

    She nodded slowly. “Yes.”

    She pointed at the ninth cave. “The voice is coming from there.”

    “From the cave that signifies great misfortune?” he asked, surprised.

    Was Song Ziyi’s divination inaccurate, or was there something wrong with the voice Qian’er was hearing…?

    He decided to trust Qian’er.

    “Let’s go then. If we encounter any danger, we can use the jade slips to escape.”

    Each group seemed to have a disciple from the Peak of Celestial Secrets, and they had all sensed the danger emanating from the ninth cave. As a result, it was practically deserted.

    He entered the cave with Ye Qian, following a narrow path. They emerged into a tranquil courtyard.

    Exotic trees and herbs, their names unknown to him, grew in an intricate pattern. A gentle stream flowed nearby, its soothing sound filling the air.

    “This doesn’t look like a place of great misfortune…” he muttered, his guard still up.

    “She’s here! I can hear her voice!” Qian’er exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she stared towards the inner courtyard.

    Why can’t I hear anything…? He glanced at her, puzzled, then nodded. “Alright, let’s go.”

    They ventured deeper into the courtyard, the atmosphere growing even more serene. A pavilion stood by a lake, shrouded in mist.

    He suddenly heard the sound of a guqin, its melody ethereal and captivating.

    The music was coming from the pavilion!

    He peered through the mist and saw a figure in a green dress playing the guqin. Her figure was graceful and ethereal, her beauty enhanced by the veil of mist.

    He walked towards the pavilion, holding Qian’er’s hand tightly.

    Getting separated in this misty environment would be troublesome.

    The music grew louder as they approached. He spotted a few disciples scattered around the pavilion.

    They had clearly chosen to venture alone, stumbling upon this place by chance.

    The pavilion, a vision of jade and gold, shimmered through the mist, the green-clad figure becoming clearer.

    Her fingers danced across the strings, and he felt a jolt, his gaze fixed on her. The music seemed to seep into his mind, conjuring images of a vast battlefield, his thoughts drifting away.

    Something’s not right… He bit his tongue, the sharp pain snapping him out of his trance.

    Her music was enchanting, capable of manipulating emotions!

    He tore his gaze away from her alluring figure, finally breaking free of the music’s spell.

    “It’s her, Brother Mu!” Qian’er exclaimed.

    He looked up.

    The music stopped abruptly, leaving him wanting more.

    The woman in the green dress raised her eyes, her gaze meeting his. She was like a celestial being from the Moon Palace, beautiful and distant, ethereal and untouchable.

    She stared at them silently.

  • They All Want to Be My Female Lead 118

    Chapter 118: Sticking to the Script

    System! System!

    [Reporting for duty, Host! How may I assist you?]

    Is there something wrong with your script?

    [The script provided by the system is absolutely accurate and reliable.]

    Then why doesn’t it match reality? Older Sister’s precognitive dreams are all coming true!

    [Ding! Friendly System Reminder: Beware of new scams. Young men should be careful when venturing out into the world.]

    What? You’re saying she’s lying to me? That’s impossible! What would she gain from that?

    [Ding! Another System Reminder: The more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to deceive you. Only the system is your truly loyal companion. Heart emoji. Mua~]

    “Hmm…”

    He pondered the system’s words.

    Something did feel off, but he couldn’t pinpoint what it was.

    Her precognitive dreams only differed from the system’s script in one aspect: the method of treatment.

    In the script, he would follow his Beautiful Sect Master’s instructions, preparing a medicinal bath. They would both bathe naked in the pool, their palms pressed together, performing a modified form of dual cultivation without actual intercourse.

    In her dreams, however, they engaged in actual dual cultivation, their relationship evolving from sworn siblings to lovers during their month-long intimate treatment.

    If she was lying, how could she know about his “Azure Dragon Crescent Blade,” which hadn’t even been enhanced yet? How could she know about his sensitive ears, his preferred positions, and other intimate details?

    Could the script be wrong? But honestly, while there were often minor discrepancies, the major plot points always aligned with reality. He and Ji Ya were supposed to be sworn siblings, not lovers. The script couldn’t be wrong about something this fundamental.

    Wait, why did he have to choose between the script and her dreams? Why couldn’t both be true?

    A sudden realization struck him. A bold hypothesis formed in his mind:

    She wasn’t lying. They did become lovers in her dreams. But those dreams were from a parallel worldline!

    A parallel worldline that wouldn’t unfold in reality, merely a glimpse into an alternate possibility.

    The script’s path was the true path, the one that would actually happen!

    There was no contradiction!

    The problem was, her precognitive dreams had already sparked feelings within her. Her overly enthusiastic behavior clearly indicated her desire for a romantic relationship.

    This wouldn’t do.

    They were supposed to become sworn siblings, not husband and wife.

    But it shouldn’t be a major issue. He just needed to propose the “non-intercourse dual cultivation” method when he examined her later.

    After all, in her dreams, their feelings developed during their intimate dual cultivation sessions.

    Those feelings weren’t pure. They were born out of necessity.

    If he could cure her without actual dual cultivation, she wouldn’t insist on pursuing a romantic relationship.

    Clarity!

    “You still don’t believe me, do you, Little Brother Yan Zhen?”

    She gazed at him with a hint of reproach, as if wondering why he was so cold and distant after she had bared her soul to him.

    “Ahem, well, after everything you’ve said… how can I not believe you? But…” He paused, choosing his words carefully. “To suddenly tell me that we’re going to… do things and become lovers… It’s a bit much to process.”

    “Am I not beautiful enough?”

    “You’re stunning, Sister Ji Ya. But this isn’t about beauty. It’s about principles.”

    She chuckled inwardly. He’s still the same serious, clueless Little Brother Yan Zhen…

    Any other man, hearing her confession, would have pounced on her immediately. Only this fool would talk about “principles,” even seeming a bit resistant. She would have to resort to some… tactics to win him over.

    You little rascal… making me say such embarrassing things! Just you wait! I’ll get you back!

    “Don’t worry, Little Brother Yan Zhen. I understand. I won’t force you to accept our future relationship right away. I just… hope we can be closer, to nurture our bond. That way, when we perform dual cultivation, it won’t be out of necessity, but out of mutual affection, a natural progression towards… intimacy.”

    Hmph, you’re overthinking things, Older Sister! There’s no intercourse in the script!

    “Is dual cultivation really necessary?” he asked, his tone skeptical. “What kind of illness do you have, Sister Ji Ya?”

    She extended her arm, her wrist facing him. “You can find out yourself, Little Brother Yan Zhen.”

    As if I don’t already know… He grumbled inwardly, placing his fingers on her pulse, feigning a thorough examination. He channeled his Mystic Power, then used his Spiritual Perception to scan her body before speaking.

    “Your meridians are blocked by unrefined medicinal energy from pills. Not only is your cultivation stagnating, but you can’t use your full strength in combat. Furthermore, the prolonged accumulation of medicinal energy has damaged your meridians, causing periodic bouts of excruciating pain… And since the pills are the root cause, you can’t consume anything but Supreme Grade pills, which are completely pure. Otherwise, your condition will only worsen. And when you have an episode, only a Supreme Grade Detoxification Pill can provide relief… It’s a rather troublesome condition. You’ve been suffering for a long time, haven’t you?”

    She smiled faintly. “Not that long. About three years.”

    Three years… the same amount of time I spent at my lowest point. He felt a pang of sympathy for her.

    “You’ve been through a lot.”

    “It’s nothing. If not for this illness, I wouldn’t have met you, Little Brother Yan Zhen~”

    Her gaze, filled with affection, made him blush. He quickly looked away.

    Stop saying such seductive things!

    “As you said, the treatment involves dual cultivation with a Mystic Refiner who possesses an Extreme Flame. To be more precise, we’ll use dual cultivation, combined with my Extreme Flame and alchemy skills, to refine the accumulated medicinal energy within your body into a new pill, using your body as a cauldron. The concept is simple, but the execution is quite complex. I’ll need to consult with my master to finalize the details. And… there might be an alternative method that doesn’t require… intercourse…” He hinted heavily.

    She, however, dismissed his suggestion.

    She knew about the alternative method. He had used it in her previous life, treating her with a medicinal bath instead of dual cultivation. She had been overjoyed at the time, but now, each time she remembered it, she felt a pang of regret.

    That method required more time and precious ingredients. If he proposed it, she would simply claim they lacked the time and resources.

    “Why bother with an alternative method when the original method is perfectly effective? Don’t trouble yourself with such things, Little Brother Yan Zhen. Just focus on curing my illness.”

    No, no, we have to consider it! I’ll ask my Beautiful Sect Master to teach me how to prepare that medicinal bath.

    Despite the numerous deviations, he was no longer worried.

    I’ll just treat her precognitive dreams as… well, dreams. I’m sticking to the script!