I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 300
Chapter 300: His face turned green, can there be anything more maddening than this?
Outside the palace, Tang Wan stood with a worried expression on her face as she urged him. Her skirt fluttered, and her fair skin gleamed in the sunlight.
Hearing her words, Chu Hao was momentarily stunned, unable to react. Tang Wan, of all people, was now persuading him to endure and resolve the matter. It was hard to believe these words were coming from her.
At that moment, she had pledged that by aligning with Gu Changge’s adversaries, he could find a way to erase the shame from their last encounter.
Chu Hao might have been arrogant, but he wasn’t foolishly impulsive. Confronting a formidable foe, he wouldn’t act recklessly. Despite Gu Changge’s formidable background, it wasn’t enough for him to back down.
In terms of cultivation, he was rapidly approaching the Supreme Realm. Even if Gu Changge wielded the Supreme Weapon, as a young newcomer, she couldn’t match him at all.
Most men would’ve been incensed hearing such words from their childhood sweetheart, but Chu Hao remained composed. Various thoughts raced through his mind, yet he quickly regained his composure, trusting in Tang Wan’s intentions.
He knew Tang Wan’s character well enough to be certain she wouldn’t betray him. There had to be a reason behind her plea.
“Wan’er, there must be a rationale behind your words. You understand my nature. I’m willing to endure, but you must explain why,” he said, taking a deep breath and fixing his clear gaze upon Tang Wan.
During his absence from Vermillion King Palace, he was unaware of the exact circumstances surrounding Tang Wan. Had Gu Changge somehow coerced her into this?
But during this period, wasn’t Gu Changge also in the Land of Absolute Heavenly Extinction, leading the True Immortal Academy’s geniuses in battling the creatures there? Where did he find the time?
So, what was the reason?
Tang Wan sighed, standing there as various thoughts raced through her mind. She couldn’t disclose Gu Changge’s involvement to Chu Hao. The reason she had been so straightforward with him earlier was because she knew him well and trusted he wouldn’t react with anger or misunderstanding.
“Brother Chu Hao, you have to trust me. I won’t harm you. Once you’ve resolved the calamity of Heavenly Extinction, you should return to the mountain gate to stay safe,” Tang Wan said.
“As long as you avoid provoking Gu Changge, he likely won’t target you,” she added.
“What’s going on? Can’t you tell me?” Chu Hao wondered.
Tang Wan shook her head, feeling conflicted. With a forced smile, she replied, “Brother Chu Hao, you must trust me. I can’t reveal the reason at the moment.”
Chu Hao fell silent upon hearing this. He thought about the Wan Dao Business Alliance backing Tang Wan. Could it be that they had noticed something?
Then they warned Tang Wan. After all, antagonizing Gu Changge wouldn’t benefit the Wan Dao Business Alliance in any way.
Considering this, Chu Hao nodded and said, “I understand. Don’t worry, Wan’er. Soon, I’ll become the next Palace Master of Supreme Dao Cave. Then, the forces supporting you won’t be able to pressure you easily.”
His fists clenched with determination, fueled by his ambitions.
Had Gu Changge somehow coerced her into this?
The ancient Vermillion Bird Kingdom began its decline, weakened and persecuted by numerous Dao sects. After becoming a Daoist, Chu Hao aimed to establish the Supreme Immortal Dynasty, drawing worshippers from all corners and ruling over the heavens
In the darkness, it seemed as though Tang Wan sensed Chu Hao’s profound desire. Suddenly, his quasi-supreme realm soul sparked with golden light, revealing a faint sign.
“What’s this?” Chu Hao exclaimed, startled by the mysterious brilliance above his soul.
The brilliance transformed into a frail sparrow before his eyes. He watched as the small bird grew stronger, evolving step by step into a python, poised to ascend to dragonhood and soar to the heavens.
Chu Hao felt as if he were that little sparrow, witnessing its growth and transformation. It struck him that even a sparrow could one day become a dragon.
“What’s happening? This feeling… is it calling out to me for help?” Chu Hao suddenly realized, his eyes widening in astonishment. Something was amiss.
He could see the sparrow’s eyes, and his heart raced with its plea for assistance.
“How can I save you?” he couldn’t help but ask.
But in the next moment, Chu Hao was stunned as a terrifying aura manifested before him. He watched in horror as a black knife, its edge invisible, descended. The sparrow, on the brink of dragonhood, had its head severed, blood gushing like a fountain.
As the sparrow’s presence faded, panic and despair lingered in its eyes. Through those eyes, Chu Hao glimpsed a vague figure of a young man. Despite the smile on the young man’s face and his seemingly friendly demeanor, there was a chilling absence of warmth in his eyes.
“Gu Changge?” Chu Hao’s scalp prickled. “What on earth does this mean?”
He couldn’t shake the feeling that the sparrow was somehow intimately connected to him. Something crucial seemed to be slipping away right before his eyes. Was it fated that Gu Changge would become his archenemy?
“What happened to you just now, Brother Hao?” Tang Wan’s voice snapped Chu Hao out of his reverie. He looked at her, at a loss for words.
“Brother Hao, figure it out on your own. I’ll take my leave,” Tang Wan said, sighing as she assessed Chu Hao’s indecision. She found it challenging to influence his decisions.
With that, Tang Wan bid farewell and departed. This time, she didn’t need to rely on a spatial divine weapon to leave, as she had before. Instead, she exited directly through the palace gate.
Chu Hao frowned, puzzled by this departure. He knew Tang Wan to be exceedingly cautious in her dealings. Previously, she had always used the spatial divine weapon for both arrival and departure, avoiding the palace gate out of fear of attracting Gu Changge’s attention.
It was inconceivable that she would overlook such precautions out of carelessness. This suggested that Tang Wan felt… no need to conceal her presence and could visit him openly.
“What’s going on?” Chu Hao wondered aloud.
“Wan’er is acting mysterious today, as if she’s troubled by something, and she won’t confide in me,” he mused, a sense of foreboding settling in his heart.
In the next moment, he abruptly made a decision. With his quasi-supreme cultivation base, he would discreetly shadow Tang Wan, ensuring she wouldn’t detect him.
Previously, Chu Hao wouldn’t have resorted to such clandestine tactics. But today, Tang Wan’s behavior left him suspicious and uneasy. It was evident she was concealing something from him and adamantly refusing to disclose it.
“I’m sorry, Wan’er. I’m doing this for your own good,” Chu Hao murmured.
With that, his expression returned to calm. In a single step, his figure vanished into the void, stealthily trailing Tang Wan as she departed.
A sense of relief washed over Chu Hao when he realized that Tang Wan, after leaving the palace, returned directly to the commercial building owned by the Wan Dao Business Alliance.
“Perhaps I’ve misjudged,” Chu Hao thought, exhaling deeply, ready to depart. However, his demeanor quickly shifted as he sensed something amiss.
Upon scanning with his spiritual sense, Chu Hao discovered that Tang Wan was sneaking out through the back door of the business building, heading in a different direction. There, he spotted a grand pavilion and towering palace— the temporary residence of the True Immortal Academy’s geniuses.
His hidden figure nearly faltered at the realization. Tang Wan wasn’t going where he had assumed. Something was indeed awry.
As they arrived, the Vermillion Bird King had specially arranged for their stay there to avoid causing offense.
“Is Wan’er in a rush? She doesn’t seem well,” Chu Hao pondered aloud. “What’s going on? How could she end up in a place like this?”
Normally, Chu Hao wouldn’t even consider stepping foot in such a location, unable to tolerate the haughty demeanor of the young geniuses gathered there. But now, he felt compelled to enter.
With his quasi-supreme cultivation, Chu Hao was confident no one in this area could easily detect his presence.
“Why?” he wondered. “Why would Wan’er come here to see Gu Changge?”
Soon, Chu Hao’s consciousness swept alongside Tang Wan’s, and he spotted the figure in the pavilion he despised so much. His expression morphed into one of disbelief and shock.
After Tang Wan left his vicinity, she had actually come here to see Gu Changge.
An unnameable fury ignited within Chu Hao. He had the impulse to reveal himself, to shout out and demand answers. But reason prevailed.
Now was not the time to intervene. Judging from Tang Wan’s distressed expression earlier, she must have come here as a last resort.
“Damn it, it’s surely Wan’er’s family pushing her to rush here to see Gu Changge,” Chu Hao muttered bitterly. “Businessmen chase profit. The forces behind Gu Changge are formidable. The Tang family won’t pass up such an opportunity.”
Chu Hao’s complexion shifted rapidly as he quickly deduced the situation, forcibly quelling his anger. He was determined to uncover what Tang Wan was hiding.
Cloudy Building, nestled deep in the east of the Vermillion Bird Imperial Capital, was a pavilion constructed by the Wan Dao Business Alliance. Typically reserved for entertaining esteemed guests, this 33-story structure was rarely open to the public, exuding a resplendent and magnificent aura.
On the top floor, as Tang Wan approached with a complex expression, Gu Changge had her back turned, engrossed in writing as if oblivious to Tang Wan’s arrival. It was the white-clad woman beside Gu Changge who captured Tang Wan’s attention. If not for her, how could the conflict between Gu Changge and Chu Hao have escalated to this point? This woman’s involvement spelled disaster for the country and its people.
Uncertain of Gu Changge’s intentions, Tang Wan remained silent, hesitant to speak. She couldn’t bring herself to address Gu Changge directly in front of the white-clad woman.
“You don’t have to address me that way in front of others,” Gu Changge finally spoke, still not turning around, his tone casual. “I thought you would go directly back to the Tang family and choose not to show up. It seems you still care a great deal about Chu Hao. Don’t worry, I promised not to act unless provoked by Chu Hao. I have no intention of bothering with him. But you should know, if I decide to eliminate him, it will be as easy as squashing an ant.”
Tang Wan stood silently, feeling a mix of relief and embarrassment at Gu Changge’s refusal to be addressed as “master” directly. This form of address felt awkward and shameful, but Gu Changge had a point—her concern for Chu Hao was evident in her presence.
As Chu Hao, hidden in the shadows, listened to Gu Changge’s words, a deep anger surged within him. Since when had Gu Changge become so arrogant and disdainful? What gave him the confidence to trample over others at will?
But Tang Wan didn’t even defend him. From this, Chu Hao understood why Tang Wan had urged him to endure it. Despite her good intentions, Chu Hao still felt deeply uncomfortable. Why did she believe she couldn’t stand up to Gu Changge? Why did he have to endure it?
“It seems Wan’er was truly pressured by the family behind her, but I don’t know Gu Changge’s role in this matter,” Chu Hao thought, suppressing his anger, unwilling to provoke further conflict, understanding Tang Wan’s predicament. He also felt relieved, dispelling the unease he had about Tang Wan betraying him.
In the pavilion, Tang Wan was unaware that her small oversight had drawn Chu Hao’s presence, hiding in the shadows. Upon hearing Gu Changge’s words, she couldn’t help but feel a glimmer of hope amid her despair. She was unsure of Gu Changge’s intentions in summoning her, but she couldn’t fathom what plan he might have for Chu Hao.
“Do you really mean that, Gu Changge?” Tang Wan asked tentatively.
“Do I seem like someone who cares about a mere Chu Hao?” Gu Changge replied with a casual smile, still engrossed in his writing.
“I promised to convince Brother Chu Hao to let go of his grievances. Ideally, it would be best for both parties to meet with smiles and let bygones be bygones…” Tang Wan began, but was interrupted by Gu Changge.
“No, I didn’t ask you here for that. Why should I concern myself if he harbors a grudge against me? You’re being a bit presumptuous,” Gu Changge interjected, his smile light.
Tang Wan’s expression froze, and she fell silent.
After witnessing Gu Changge’s formidable methods, Tang Wan understood that his words held truth. Gu Changge had no need to concern himself with Chu Hao, regardless of his strength or background.
“Gu Changge’s arrogance is intolerable!” Chu Hao, watching from the shadows, wore an ugly expression and clenched his fists tightly. If not for his strong will, he might have inadvertently revealed his quasi-supreme pressure. His heart burned with anger.
Gu Changge’s disdainful and indifferent demeanor towards Chu Hao left him feeling deeply aggrieved and furious, especially in front of Tang Wan. If Gu Changge had made such remarks in front of ordinary people, Chu Hao might have brushed them off with a smile, considering the speaker ignorant. But to have it happen in front of Tang Wan made him feel belittled by her.
Yet, Chu Hao endured it. He didn’t want Tang Wan’s efforts to be in vain. If he were to confront Gu Changge now, it would not only risk failure but also plunge the Vermillion Bird Ancient Country and the Tang family into chaos.
“Why are you seeking me out, Gu Changge?” Tang Wan asked after a moment of hesitation, puzzled.
Gu Changge set aside his pen, turned around, and with a casual smile, replied, “After writing for so long, my neck is a bit stiff.”
Tang Wan’s expression shifted slightly at this response.
“The Tang family’s standing within the Wan Dao Business Alliance is precarious,” Gu Changge continued calmly, leaving Tang Wan suspicious about the sudden mention.
However, Gu Changge didn’t dwell on the topic; instead, he changed the subject and said, “Actually, it’s not a big deal. For the sake of your good looks, I want you to help me warm the bed tonight.”
Tang Wan’s expression shifted suddenly. If an ordinary person had dared to utter such words, she would have been tempted to tear them apart with her own hands. But this was Gu Changge, and she had been bound by a slave imprint. Panic and unease surged within her.
“Maybe in the future, I could consider taking on a concubine or something…” Gu Changge continued with his calm smile.
“Damn it, Gu Changge, you’re so deceitful…” Chu Hao, who had overheard the conversation, felt his complexion turn green despite his years of Dao practice and stable mood. His murderous aura boiled, and his hatred reached a fever pitch. At that moment, he cared little for the consequences and was on the verge of appearing to rescue Tang Wan.
But then Gu Changge spoke again, maintaining his composure, “Of course, I’m only joking. I have no interest in you whatsoever.”
“However, the sore neck is genuine,” he added with an intriguing smile.
Upon hearing this, Chu Hao, who had been ready to attack, suddenly stopped. His face cycled through uncertainty and various emotions. His teeth ground together so forcefully they nearly broke, and he had never harbored such intense hatred towards anyone before.
Tang Wan’s complexion also shifted several times. She wasn’t foolish, and she understood the underlying meaning behind Gu Changge’s words. It was nothing more than an attempt to humiliate her and reduce her to the role of a servant.
A sore neck? How could a cultivator suffer from such a trivial ailment? But faced with the situation, she had no choice but to comply despite her inner reluctance.
Because she didn’t know that after angering Gu Changge, the things he just said would come true.
Concubine?
If the Tang family behind her heard about this, they would probably become eager to do so.
“Hateful…”
Seeing that Tang Wan was unwilling and walked towards Gu Changge while gritting her teeth, Chu Hao, who was hiding in the dark, couldn’t stand it any longer.
His figure quickly disappeared, but the hatred and grievance in his heart could no longer be described as monstrous.
Hateful!
Seeing the woman he loved being used as a maid in front of Gu Changge with his own eyes, yet he did not dare to stop it?
Was there anything more maddening than this in this world?
At this moment, Chu Hao could not wait to slash Gu Changge with a thousand swords, smash his body into ten thousand pieces, smash his bones into ashes, and destroy his body and spirit!
Only then could he solve this kind of hatred!
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