Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 169

Chapter 169: Cohabiting with Ji Ruxue Chapter 169: Cohabiting with Ji Ruxue Jiang Chen and Xie Zhen bowed respectfully, their hands clasped in front of their chests, toward the places where Ji Mingxiu and the four Supreme Elders had stood.

Then, Xie Zhen gave Jiang Chen a nod of approval, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect.

Shortly after, he too disappeared from sight.

His departure silently affirmed Ji Mingxiu’s decision to entrust the two young women to Jiang Chen’s watchful care.

“Until we meet again, Elder Xie Zhen,” Jiang Chen murmured, bowing his head respectfully toward the spot where Xie Zhen had just stood.

‘Could this be the result of a particular cultivation technique?’ Jiang Chen wondered as he noticed the sharp contrast between Elder Xie Zhen’s reserved manner and the lively nature of his granddaughter, Xie Xiaojing.

He quickly brushed aside the thought, his attention shifting back to the pills he had received from Ji Mingxiu and the others.

His face lit up with excitement.

These were top-grade pills, designed for practitioners at the Heavenly Origin realm.

In terms of Villain Value points, they would be worth tens of thousands!

Although Jiang Chen couldn’t use these pills himself, he intended to secretly give the soul-nourishing pills to Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning!

Given their current states, the soul-nourishing pills of the Heavenly Origin rank could have a significant positive effect.

Of course, he would only distribute his share after setting aside the pills that Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing didn’t need.

After arranging this, Jiang Chen sat cross-legged beside the unconscious maidens, delving into silent cultivation as he patiently waited for them to awaken.

Time passed slowly.

Two hours later.

Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing slowly opened their eyes, a hint of confusion in their gaze.

They quickly recognized the familiar face looking down at them, his smile warm and reassuring.

“You’re awake,” Jiang Chen said, his relief clear in his voice.

“I’m glad to see the treatment worked so well.” His smile remained steady.

“Senior Brother Jiang Chen!” “Jiang Chen, you’ve saved us!” Seeing Jiang Chen so close, Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing’s eyes lit up with various emotions, their joy and gratitude clearly visible in their bright eyes.

Truthfully, during the infiltration by the Demonic Spiritual Qi, their minds were terrifyingly clear, yet they were helpless against their own violent thoughts.

All efforts to fight this invasion had been futile.

They had felt powerless, witnessing the slow deterioration of their bodies and spirits under the eerie power’s influence.

They knew that if the corrosion had completed, the ensuing torment would have been worse than death itself.

Miraculously, thanks to Jiang Chen, they were spared from such a fate!

“Don’t worry, you two.

You’re completely safe now.

As long as I’m here, no harm will come to you,” Jiang Chen reassured them, his voice gaining a mature and charming resonance.

“Senior Brother Jiang Chen, we owe you so much!” Xie Xiaojing’s eyes were full of gratitude as she spoke earnestly to Jiang Chen.

“Jiang Chen, we can’t thank you enough!” Ji Ruxue also expressed her deep appreciation.

[Ding!

The affection of the unpursued heroine Ji Ruxue towards you has notably increased, reducing the protagonist’s Heavenly Fate Value by 500 points!] [Ding!

You’ve acquired 1,000 points of Villain Value!] ‘Excellent!’ Jiang Chen thought, a surge of excitement flowing through him as he heard the system’s notifications.

At this moment, Ji Ruxue asked with a hint of curiosity, “Jiang Chen, can you explain what happened to us?” “You were affected by Demonic Spiritual Qi,” Jiang Chen replied, his tone grave.

“Fortunately,” he continued, his voice reflecting relief, “my cultivation is higher and my constitution unique, which allowed me to resist it.

Otherwise, if all three of us had been affected, we might not have survived.” Taking a deep breath to clear his mind of these grim thoughts, Jiang Chen added calmly, “So, when you were first attacked by the Demonic Spiritual Qi, I immediately alerted Master.” “Master rushed to bring you back here, but he and the Supreme Elders were initially at a loss.

Fortunately, by some lucky twist of fate, I came across two seniors…” He then proceeded to recount the sequence of events in thorough detail.

As Jiang Chen detailed the events, Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing listened intently, their eyes widening in surprise and amazement at intervals.

Once they understood the entire situation, their gratitude and admiration for Jiang Chen grew, particularly for his skill in dispelling the Demonic Spiritual Qi.

Jiang Chen smiled and said to the two women, “Though you’re now safe, you should still take some pills to speed up your recovery.” “Furthermore,” he added reassuringly, “Master has instructed that once you were awake, I should escort you back.

For the foreseeable future, I will closely monitor your conditions to prevent any potential complications.” “Mmm, we’ll do as you say!” Neither Ji Ruxue nor Xie Xiaojing raised any objections.

After all, having been affected by the Demonic Spiritual Qi and just treated, it was indeed wise to remain under observation for some time.

Jiang Chen nodded gently, his voice steady as he said, “Let’s get moving, then.

After we arrive, you should take your medication!” “You’re still unsteady, allow me to help you.” With that, Jiang Chen brought out the jade flute flying artifact, which had been entrusted to him by Ji Ruxue, and activated it.

Whoosh!

The jade flute expanded and hovered in mid-air, ready for their journey.

Ji Ruxue, out of habit, took her usual seat at the front, while Xie Xiaojing settled in at the back, placing Jiang Chen comfortably in the middle.

Recovering from their ordeal and feeling somewhat weak, they sat closer to Jiang Chen this time, finding reassurance in his presence.

Jiang Chen maintained his smile as he channeled his Origin Power into the jade flute, transforming them into a beam of light that shot up into the skies.

As they ascended, system alerts resonated within Jiang Chen’s sea of consciousness.

[Ding!

You have successfully altered the plot, reducing the protagonist Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value by 500 points!] [Ding!

You’ve earned 1,000 points of Villain Value!] Jiang Chen was momentarily taken aback by managing to alter the storyline yet again.

But upon reflection, it wasn’t entirely unexpected.

Preventing Fang Yuan from intervening was a crucial development, and Jiang Chen’s successful treatment of Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing was another significant event.

These two circumstances were synergistic, not contradictory.

‘I’m curious to see my current Villain Value tally!’ With this thought, Jiang Chen opened his status panel, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

[Host: Jiang Chen Aptitude: Perfect Grade Innate Talent: Eternal Boundless Body (Death Calamity True Dragon) Realm: Early-stage Inquiring Journey True Combat Power: Late-stage Inquiring Journey+ Cultivation Methods: Purple Heaven Dark Star Heavenly Scripture (Dao Palace, Main Technique), Silent Annihilation Heavenly Sword Art, Crimson Jade Clear Sky Scroll, Moonstride Starshift Steps, Dao Origin Bright Flow Chart, Great Martial Eight Ghostly Steps (Inquiring Journey, Perfect-level), Wind Void Steps Manual, Dormant Spirit Stirring Divine Art, Seven Extremes Body Refinement Art, Heavenly Spring Coalescing Sea Art, Void Rainbow Sword Technique (Heavenly Origin, Perfect-level)…

Main Equipment: Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf (Inquiring Journey, Top-grade), Unbroken Thousand Strings Holy Vessel (Heavenly Origin, Top-grade), Shadowblade Sword (Heavenly Origin, Lower-grade), Carefree Heavenly Extreme Robe (Heavenly Origin, Lower-grade), Black Crystal Sky Piercing Shuttle (Mysterious Platform, Top-grade)…

Villain Value: 23,600 points Black Heavenly Fate Value: 15,848 points Heaven-Defying Fate Changers: Villain Eye, Burning World Red Lotus, Eternal Vows Binding Ring, Wordless Heavenly Jade System Mall: Level 2] ‘Exceeding twenty thousand, not too shabby,’ Jiang Chen mused, satisfaction evident in his thoughts.

‘But the primary gain here is the weakening of Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value,’ a smirk tugged at the corners of his lips.

While Jiang Chen was engrossed in his thoughts, they finally reached Ji Ruxue’s residence.

Given its close proximity to Ji Mingxiu’s dwelling, their journey was brief, inducing a twinge of disappointment in Jiang Chen, who perhaps hoped for a longer time.

Subsequently, the trio made their way into Ji Ruxue’s main palace.

“Jiang Chen, in the coming days, Xiaojing and I will be living together.

You can-well, you’re welcome to stay in the adjacent quarters.

If anything happens, you’ll be able to help us quickly,” Ji Ruxue said, a blush tinting her cheeks as she spoke to Jiang Chen.

Inviting a man to stay so close to her personal space was a novel and somewhat unsettling experience for her.

It was only natural for her to feel somewhat bashful.

Yet, considering the potential for unexpected complications for both her and Xie Xiaojing, they had no choice but to make this arrangement.

“Understood!” Jiang Chen nodded and, with a friendly smile, took out some pills and presented them to the two women.

“These pills were given to me by Master, Elder Xie Zhen, and the four Supreme Elders, for your recovery.” “At present, the Great Peace Cleansing Heart Profound Pill is the most beneficial for you.

Here, take one each,” he added.

Without saying a word, Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing nodded and readily accepted the pills, then proceeded onward.

Jiang Chen followed closely behind.

Shortly thereafter, navigating through a series of pavilions and corridors, they arrived at a jade-hued, three-story structure surrounded by a courtyard.

This was Ji Ruxue’s private living quarters.

‘Starting today, I’ll be residing in Ji Ruxue’s personal home.

I can’t help but wonder how Fang Yuan will react once he learns of this, hehe!’ Jiang Chen’s heart brimmed with silent mirth as he accompanied Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing through the formation gateway into the jade-colored edifice.

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