Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 48

Chapter 48: The Shift in Lin Feng’s Personality Chapter 48: The Shift in Lin Feng’s Personality Lin Feng’s face suddenly changed, adopting a calm demeanor.

“Ning Xian, you’ll regret this,” he declared.

Yet, it was obvious to everyone that a whirlwind of emotions was churning inside him.

Qiu Liaoxi, not wanting to see Lin Feng cut ties with any of them, tried to reason with him.

“Lin Feng, this is all a misunderstanding.

You can still apologize to Jiang Chen and Ning Xian, and fix things.” “No!” Lin Feng refused adamantly.

“I haven’t done anything wrong!” “It doesn’t matter if you don’t believe me now.

You’ll soon see his true nature!” “When that time comes, as a way to repay you for giving me the Thousand Green Pill Heart Records, I will save you all!” he stated, his tone cold and distant.

This was essentially him pulling away deliberately from his relationships with Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi.

As a protagonist with a strong sense of pride, Lin Feng’s psychological defenses broke down when confronted with constant false accusations and misunderstandings.

Lin Feng’s own feelings towards Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi started to diminish.

When his emotions hit a critical point, he decided to cut off his ties.

With the Burning World Red Lotus at his disposal, was there any woman he couldn’t meet?

Lin Feng was sure that even without the Thousand Green Pill Heart Records, he could easily reach the Inquiring Journey realm and dominate the Mysterious Truth Continent.

Getting the Thousand Green Pill Heart Records would just be a bonus.

Such a debt could be paid back easily.

Above all, Lin Feng was determined to show that he, Lin Feng, was right, and Jiang Chen was in the wrong…

Just then, Jiang Chen shook his head and let out a sigh.

He then said, “Lin Feng, it’s not too late to make things right.” “Hmph!” Lin Feng snorted disdainfully, his face showing a scornful smile.

Then, he turned and walked away.

[Ding!

You have successfully triggered a major shift in the protagonist Lin Feng’s personality.

His Heavenly Fate Value has decreased by 300 points!] [Ding!

You have earned 500 points in Villain Value!] These two system alerts appeared in Jiang Chen’s mind, taking him by surprise.

‘Lin Feng’s personality has changed?’ he wondered inwardly.

‘Well, according to the original plot, he was supposed to be a highly positive character.

But now, after going through multiple psychological hardships, he’s become much more distant,’ Jiang Chen analyzed the situation, feeling a surge of excitement in his heart.

At this point, Lin Feng’s Heavenly Fate Value had been on a continuous decline, now reduced to just 280 points.

While he maintained his status as the protagonist, the influence of his protagonist halo had clearly hit an all-time low.

If he had a regular Fate Value instead of the Heavenly Fate Value, he would now be just a minor character who had accidentally stumbled upon a great opportunity-an opportunity that seemed destined to be taken away from him soon.

Of course, there was still a chance for Lin Feng to turn things around.

Therefore, Jiang Chen remained cautious, using his divine sense to keep an eye on Lin Feng’s actions.

Yet, he noticed that after leaving the Vast Spirit House, Lin Feng stopped at a remote spot about a hundred meters away, looking back towards the Vast Spirit House with his fists clenched.

In Lin Feng’s view, Jiang Chen’s recent ‘successful scheme’ probably meant that soon he would demand the Thousand Green Pill Heart Records or something of similar value.

Additionally, the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain might try again after the failure of this mission.

Therefore, Lin Feng saw his chance to demonstrate his worth fast approaching.

With these thoughts in his head, he quickly found a hidden corner and sat down to begin his cultivation.

His unyielding spirit as the protagonist, even in the face of challenges, was clearly evident at this moment.

…

Back inside the Vast Spirit House, Jiang Chen’s situation had ‘improved’ considerably.

Turning to Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi, he said, “Ning Xian, Alchemist Qiu, it’s no longer safe here; we need to leave.” “I’d like to bring you to the Jiang Clan, but…

I’m worried you might not trust me,” he admitted with a touch of embarrassment.

His plan, after all, revolved around creating the illusion of a deal between the Jiang Clan and the Illusory Slaying Tower.

“Don’t worry, Jiang Chen,” Ning Xian reassured him.

“Considering how much the patriarch of the Jiang Clan values you, he won’t hold a grudge for breaking the agreement with the Illusory Slaying Tower.” “As for me and my master, since the Jiang Clan is facing these troubles because of us, we’ll definitely come with you,” she declared confidently.

Thanks to Jiang Chen’s continuous efforts, Ning Xian had come to trust him immensely.

In Autumn Glory City, her greatest trust was in Qiu Liaoxi, and now Jiang Chen had earned her trust to become the second most trusted person in her life.

‘This girl is really smart,’ Jiang Chen thought to himself, smiling inwardly.

Outwardly, he nodded seriously and said, “Alright, but if we come across any danger, I’ll take you to the Starry Abyss Sect, where you’ll be completely safe!” “Mm!” Ning Xian nodded vigorously in agreement.

At that very moment, Jiang Xingtai’s voice rang out, “Chen’er, are you alright?” as he suddenly appeared at the entrance of the inn, showing signs of battle, his expression a mix of concern and complexity.

“Uncle, I’m sorry.

I felt it was necessary to defend the Vast Spirit House.” Jiang Chen looked apologetic as he subtly matched his acting skills with his uncle’s.

“It’s alright, it’s alright,” Jiang Xingtai quickly shook his head and said, “I should have considered your feelings.

If I had, I wouldn’t have agreed to their demands in the first place.” “Come, let’s check your injuries,” he urged and moved towards Jiang Chen.

“I’m fine now, uncle,” Jiang Chen reassured with a smile, then expressed his concern, “What about you?

Who were you fighting against?” “It was the leader of that group,” Jiang Xingtai explained, “The outsider who was at the Mysterious Platform realm.” “He attacked me suddenly, and that’s when I realized you were at the Vast Spirit House.

Don’t worry, he’s not in good shape either.

I’ve forced him to temporarily withdraw from Autumn Glory City!” “Well, we shouldn’t stay here any longer.

Let’s head back to the Jiang Clan,” he suggested.

“Alright,” Jiang Chen nodded in agreement, adding, “I’ll bring Ning Xian and Alchemist Qiu along with me.” “No issue there,” Jiang Xingtai responded with a grin, “Our Jiang Clan is already at loggerheads with that group!” “Haha, still, I apologize for that,” Jiang Chen chuckled in response and then instructed Ning Xian, “Quickly go through their storage artifacts for any useful information or clues.” While he mentioned searching for information, his real goal was to find loot.

Jiang Chen had no intention of leaving these spoils of war for Lin Feng!

Hearing Jiang Chen’s command, Ning Xian immediately set to work, collecting the storage artifacts from the bodies of the five Spiritual Awakening realm assassins.

Afterward, with Jiang Xingtai leading the way, Jiang Chen and Ning Xian supporting Qiu Liaoxi, the group of four left the Vast Spirit House, making their way towards the Jiang Clan.

Halfway to their destination, a large group of Jiang Clan cultivators, arriving belatedly, converged on them.

They ushered Jiang Chen and Ning Xian into a luxurious carriage.

Qiu Liaoxi, on the other hand, entered a different carriage and was attended to by Alchemist Xie, whom she had previously encountered.

Not too far behind, Lin Feng had been following them discreetly, his eyes reflecting a cold intensity.

Dominating his thoughts was an unwavering determination to prove himself.