I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 406
Chapter 406: Would he choose to forgive her? So that’s the case
The palace was magnificent; the spiritual energy surged like a tide, and the treasure light flickered in and out of view. Many divine weapons hung on the walls, shining brilliantly. Bai Lian’er, dressed in sackcloth, couldn’t hide her natural beauty. Her facial features were exquisite, and her face held a cold expression. Despite her enchanting and moving appearance, she exuded a cool and glamorous aura, like an eternal iceberg.
“I promise you.” Her voice was amazingly charming but devoid of any emotion, giving people a very awkward feeling.
Gu Changge stood with his hands behind his back, smiling as he looked at Bai Lian’er and Bai Hua. The radiance flowed on his immortal robe, embroidered with many patterns—sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, and seas—all included, revealing an air of dignity and mystery.
“I knew that Miss Lian’er was a smart person, and it’s easy to talk to a smart person.” Hearing this, Gu Changge smiled slightly and then commanded outside the hall, “Luo Shen, serve tea for Miss Lian’er.”
At the entrance of the hall, Jiang Luoshen, curious about the pair that Gu Changge had suddenly brought, rolled her eyes upon hearing this. But since she was noticed by Gu Changge, she didn’t bother to hide her figure and walked in from outside the hall. She had bright blonde hair, was tall and curvaceous, and had bright eyes, with a noble bearing.
“You really take me as your maid.” She snorted slightly, then walked to the tea set and started to activate Supreme God fire to make tea for Gu Changge, looking quite skilled.
Bai Lian’er glanced at Jiang Luoshen and recognized her identity. She was a little puzzled as to why Jiang Luoshen appeared beside Gu Changge, but she didn’t ask any more questions. Instead, she looked at Gu Changge coldly and said, “I hope you can keep your promise. Also, I’m much older than you, so you don’t have to call me a girl; just call me by my name.”
Gu Changge smiled disapprovingly and replied, “Age is nothing for us cultivators to care about. Why should Miss Lian’er be obsessed with these little things? Besides, now that we are together, there’s no need to be so formal.”
“Humph, I don’t dare to be with Mr. Gu. I am well aware of my own limits.” Bai Lian’er’s expression remained indifferent, her attitude detached.
Gu Changge didn’t mind and continued, “I think that girl Lian’er might be able to give it to me.”
Bai Lian’er sneered, “Didn’t you just say you are not interested in the bag? That item is not on me; I hid it in a secret place.” She was very cautious and knew the bag was not simple, so she didn’t carry it with her. Instead, she hid it elsewhere, fearing that if caught by Gu Changge, she would lose her leverage.
“Is that so? Then I’ll have to ask Miss Lian’er to fetch it for me. In the meantime, I will order someone to take good care of your junior brother.” Hearing this, Gu Changge looked a little stunned and then smiled.
“Sister Lian’er…” Bai Hua’s expression changed, filled with awe and fear towards Gu Changge. The fear of facing a life-and-death crisis moments ago was unforgettable; he felt he had been at death’s door. If it weren’t for Bai Lian’er intervening, he would have been killed by Gu Changge.
“Since I promised you, I won’t go back on it easily. I still have that much integrity,” Bai Lian’er said, understanding the underlying meaning of Gu Changge’s words—he was worried she would take the opportunity to escape.
“I naturally believe in Miss Lian’er, but I should still take precautions.” Gu Changge smiled.
Bai Lian’er gave him a cold look, feeling no favor towards him. She saw him as a self-interested, ruthless individual who wanted assurances. She knew she had to ensure her value to Gu Changge; otherwise, she would be dispensable. She didn’t expect him to keep his promise in the future.
With that, she turned and walked out of the hall. Gu Changge smiled, watching her leave without stopping her.
“You’re letting her go now?” Jiang Luoshen, having vaguely guessed Bai Lian’er’s identity, felt a bit shaken.
Gu Changge glanced at her, “Just make tea if you want. Why are you asking so many questions?”
“I… tell me, will I die?” Jiang Luoshen frowned, clearly dissatisfied. Gu Changge was treating her like a servant and now wouldn’t even answer her questions.
“Do you think everyone is as brainless as you?” Gu Changge shook his head slightly, then ordered someone to take Bai Hua away to ensure he was cared for.
Jiang Luoshen stared at him coldly, wanting to throw the tea in his face. However, after Gu Changge glanced at her, she chose to bury her head and make the tea obediently.
From Empress Xi Yao’s perspective, although she sent someone to ask Gu Changge about the King of Chaos sending troops to clear the restricted area, he didn’t explain much. He knew that Empress Xi Yao was already suspicious of Jun Fan, and her suspicion of the other geniuses was far less intense than her suspicion of Jun Fan.
However, even if Empress Xi Yao knew that Jun Fan was actually Jun Bufan, it wouldn’t be of much use now. Without evidence, if she made such a claim, it would alienate many people. After all, on the sacred mountain, Jun Fan and his father, the King of Peace and Chaos, had made great contributions to saving Empress Xi Yao. Accusing Jun Fan without proof would not only strain the relationship between the monarch and the minister but also make many think that the King of Chaos’s power had incited Empress Xi Yao’s fear.
Thus, what Empress Xi Yao wanted most now was to investigate Jun Fan to see if she could find any clues.
“Your Majesty, according to the news, Young Master Changge did indeed go to the Heavenly King’s Mansion of Peace and Chaos,” reported Qingmei, looking at Empress Xi Yao, who was reading the memorials behind her desk.
“So, the King of Peace and Chaos suddenly leading his troops away—should that be what he meant?” Empress Xi Yao rubbed her brows, feeling a mess in her head.
“Apart from Young Master Changge, there is probably no one in the demon world who can command the King of Chaos to act,” Qingmei replied respectfully.
Empress Xi Yao nodded, her eyes thoughtful. “What does he mean, saying that the forbidden area was occupied by Jun Ruoxi as early as 6,000 years ago? At that time, she also signed a contract with me—the well water does not violate the river water, and we do not interfere with each other.”
Back then, she had just established dominance over the demon world, and her foundation was unstable. As the eldest daughter of the Xuan Yang Demon Emperor, Jun Ruoxi had cultivated for many years, and her power was unfathomable and difficult to provoke. Few people knew about this matter, and Empress Xi Yao had not announced it to the public.
Now, with the King of Peace and Chaos sending a large army away, Jun Ruoxi might think that she had unilaterally broken their contract. Although Empress Xi Yao didn’t care much about this, she was more concerned about why Gu Changge did this. Was it because Jun Ruoxi was Jun Bufan’s sister?
“Among the army that went this time, Jun Fan was also present… Could this be Gu Changge’s way of testing him?” Empress Xi Yao’s slender fingers tapped on the table.
In the past few days, many young geniuses had been investigated. Although no evidence had been found, many suspects had been ruled out. Now, the people she suspected the most were Jun Fan and Zhao Tian, the only son of Marshal Zhenguo. Among them, Jun Fan was the most suspicious, and Zhao Tian was noticed because he was in charge of the military and had a lot of contact with Qingzhu.
But now, the King of Peace and Chaos had suddenly sent troops to a restricted area in the demon world, claiming it was at her will. This had stunned her at first, but she soon realized it must have been Gu Changge’s decision. After asking, it was indeed the case.
“It seems that during this time, I have to pay attention to this matter. If it’s really Jun Fan…” Empress Xi Yao’s expression turned cold. Yet, she still couldn’t fully understand the purpose of Gu Changge’s visit to the demon realm this time.
At first, she thought that Gu Changge was planning to help her, but then she realized she was mistaken. As far as Gu Changge was concerned, it didn’t make any real difference whether he helped her or not. Changing the ruler of the demon world had no effect on him because he didn’t care about the demon world at all.
When Gu Changge first approached her, he had a strong purpose. She hadn’t thought these things through at the time, but now she understood. She had no complaints; it was simply a matter of mutual choice. Now, she was more curious about the real reason for Gu Changge’s presence in the demon world.
“Could it have something to do with the six emperors who disappeared?” Empress Xi Yao frowned. Because of Gu Changge’s influence, the demon world had been more peaceful lately, with fewer rebellions. But she still felt uneasy, not because of Jun Bufan’s faked death, but because of the six missing emperors. Could they be Gu Changge’s ultimate goal?
Meanwhile, Bai Lian’er returned and handed Gu Changge the mysterious bag without disappointing him. However, Gu Changge didn’t open it in front of her. Instead, he smiled and brought up another matter. “In addition to the bag, there is actually one more thing I want to trouble Miss Lian’er with.”
“Say it,” Bai Lian’er replied, staring at him with concise words. She was very curious about what was hidden in the bag. Gu Changge not opening it in front of her left her feeling a bit disappointed.
“Jun Fan, as a remnant of the Five Emperors from 6,000 years ago, has been secretly plotting assassinations, attempting to overthrow the reign of Empress Xi Yao in the demon world. I think Miss Lian’er, as a former member of the demon world, definitely doesn’t want to see such a situation…” Gu Changge smiled, his expression as pleasant as a spring breeze.
Bai Lian’er sneered, “No, this is exactly what I want to see.”
“No, you don’t want it. How could an honest and kind person like Miss Lian’er want to see this? So I want to ask Miss Lian’er to help me find evidence that Jun Fan is secretly planning to assassinate Empress Xi Yao. I know you can do it.” Gu Changge waved his hand, interrupting her before she could finish speaking, his tone leaving no room for argument.
“You…”
“I see.” Bai Lian’er’s expression froze. She didn’t expect Gu Changge to say such words with such a calm face. He was shameless and hypocritical, yet he still had the audacity to maintain his facade. But she also knew that she couldn’t refuse this request now.
“If that’s the case, Miss Lian’er should go see your junior brother first. Don’t worry, he eats well and sleeps soundly, just like your father. You don’t have to worry.” Gu Changge then asked Bai Lian’er to return and inform him when the time was ripe.
Bai Lian’er’s face was cold. She thought she was hypocritical enough, but in front of Gu Changge, it was clear she was still far from his level. Soon, everyone in the hall was dismissed, and Gu Changge began to explore the treasure in his hand.
From the outside, it appeared to be an ordinary bag, embroidered with simple patterns, without any runes or pattern fluctuations. Even the material was a common cloth. However, the aura it exuded was anything but simple; it was mysterious, profound, supreme, and majestic.
Buzz!
In Gu Changge’s eyes, two colors—black and white—appeared, revealing the scene of six reincarnations evolving within them. He intended to gain insight into the bag’s mysteries, but its appearance alone provided no clues. He knew that if someone else tried to force it open, the bag would likely self-destruct, unleashing terrifying power and concealing its contents forever.
“Is it reserved for Jun Bufan? No one can open this thing except him,” Gu Changge mused, his brows furrowing slightly. It seemed that the Xuan Yang Demon Emperor had indeed arranged many contingencies. This bag contained unimaginable things, possibly involving the secrets of the demon world. Forcing it open would undoubtedly trigger its prohibitions and destroy the contents.
“Could it be that only Jun Bufan can open this thing? I don’t believe it,” Gu Changge muttered, determination flashing in his eyes. He continued his attempts, and a black light shimmered in his palm, eventually enveloping the bag.
Chirp chirp…
A wisp of light blue smoke floated out, and a dazzling brilliance suddenly illuminated the room. Stripes and patterns became clear, revealing ancient demon inscriptions written on the surface by special means. As these inscriptions touched Gu Changge’s power, they burst forth with terrifying energy, as if coming to life.
Vermillion Bird, Qinglong, White Tiger, Pixiu, Black Tortoise—various demon characters transformed into powerful phantoms, roaring in the void, surging with force that almost caused the place to burst open.
“Although forcibly opening it is a bit troublesome, it’s not impossible,” Gu Changge remarked calmly.
In the void, the avenue treasure bottle appeared, moving up and down, emitting vast black light that hung over the treasure bag. For a moment, the bag didn’t move, as if it was imprisoned, and an inexplicable power and field appeared around it. Gu Changge began to open it.
He felt a majestic and heavy aura pouring out from the bag, like the power of heaven and earth, suddenly pressing down on him. The void began to collapse, black holes appeared, and large cracks spread nearby. This power was even more terrifying than chaos, as heavy as the sky.
Buzz!!!
With the slight trembling of the avenue treasure bottle, the terrifying power stabilized and calmed down, flowing quietly like starlight.
“This is a strand of the origin of the world… And it’s the origin of a world that’s transforming, evolving toward a higher level,” Gu Changge raised his eyebrows, a bit surprised. He had an inner universe that, although not fully evolved, was a prototype, making him familiar with the aura of world origin.
“The demon world has transformed and is trying to evolve into a higher world. Is this the reason for the disappearance of the Six Emperors? Do they want to take advantage of the demon world’s evolution to attack the fairyland?” Almost instantly, Gu Changge guessed the purpose of the Six Emperors.
For over 6,000 years, they had been hiding from public view, arranging all this in secret. In the process of the demon world’s evolution, there must have been a leakage of aura, which many Daoist sects in the upper realm had not noticed, leaving the demon world alone.
“It must be that the Six Emperors covered their aura and concealed this secret themselves. The cultivation base of the Six Emperors is unfathomable. Given the demon world’s luck, it shouldn’t be able to produce six enlightened beings. This plan must have started long ago…” Gu Changge narrowed his eyes, thinking of the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword, a genuine imperial weapon that could be exchanged for a fake.
According to the luck of the original demon world, it was difficult to give birth to an emperor, let alone refine an imperial weapon. Considering this, there were indeed numerous clues and flaws. If Gu Changge hadn’t come to the demon world this time, he might not have noticed these issues.
“In this shocking situation, the demon world is the chessboard, living beings are the chess pieces, and Jun Bufan and Xi Yao are the two pawns in their hands…” Gu Changge mused aloud, his thoughts deepening.
“It just so happened that the chaos of the past six thousand years in the demon world could obscure the truth of the Six Emperors’ disappearance and pin the blame on Xi Yao. I thought she was a pawn, but it turns out she’s been dealt bad luck.”
“It’s a clever calculation,” Gu Changge couldn’t help but smile wryly. Now that he had unraveled the Sixth Emperors’ plan, he was determined not to let it proceed unchecked.
From the moment he arrived in the demon world, Gu Changge had sensed that Empress Xi Yao was merely a chess piece. Only by controlling her could he maneuver effectively in this intricate chess game. Now, it appeared he held more initiative than he had initially assumed.
“For the outside world, the Six Emperors have long disappeared, and many believe them dead. If they truly died, no one would notice,” Gu Changge reflected, his thoughts weaving through the complexities.
“The origin of the Six Emperors, the evolution of the demon world… It’s truly something to covet,” he muttered, skeptical that the Six Emperors had already reached the Emperor Realm. While the Demon Realm was evolving, it had not yet reached such a pinnacle.
For him, the timing was not yet perfect.
Afterward, Gu Changge consumed the origin of the world before him using the Dao treasure bottle. However, what surprised him was finding a strand of the Law Body of the Demon Emperor Xuan Yang within the origin.
Of course, despite erupting with terrifying power in front of the Dao bottle, this Dao Law Body was swiftly swallowed up, proving futile against Gu Changge’s mastery.
The Xuan Yang Demon Emperor not only left Jun Bufan with a strand of his Dao Law Body as a life-saving measure, but it also contained some crucial origin.
Upon assimilating this strand of Dao Law Body, Gu Changge accessed its memories, his expression suddenly becoming intrigued.
“Tell Jun Bufan that all of this is a misunderstanding. The reason Xi Yao poisoned him 6,000 years ago was actually at the behest of the Six Emperors, who persuaded him to let go of his hatred. They instructed Jun Bufan to follow what the Xuan Yang Demon Emperor had left for him—a key to finding something…”
“Tsk, so this is the real scheme?” Gu Changge mused, rubbing his chin. He realized he had underestimated the depth of the conspiracy.
Six thousand years later, Jun Bufan, the son of the Demon Emperor, had been reborn to seek vengeance and finally uncovered the truth. Empress Xi Yao’s poisoning of him was orchestrated by the Six Emperors as part of a premeditated plan. Their aim was to sow chaos in the demon world—Empress Xi Yao would rule outwardly while Jun Bufan would clandestinely seek revenge. This strategy aimed to deceive many Dao sects in the upper realms, buying them time.
Gu Changge couldn’t help but acknowledge the cunning of the Six Emperors, particularly Demon Emperor You Yue and Demon Emperor Xuan Yang, who were willing to manipulate even their own children for their goals.
Now, Gu Changge wondered how Jun Bufan would react upon learning the truth. Would he choose forgiveness or sever all ties?
“The key mentioned in the Dao Law body of the Xuan Yang Demon Emperor…” Gu Changge pondered aloud. “He left it for Jun Bufan, implying only Jun Bufan can access it.”
With this thought, Gu Changge separated a strand of his Demonic Mind, which had evolved alongside the origin of the world’s breath earlier, and used it to restore the bag to its original form. While the aura was similar, it paled in comparison to the real origin of the world. As for the myriad forbidden runes, he managed to partially restore them to their previous state, though achieving complete restoration proved challenging.
“It depends on whether Jun Bufan can see through all of this, but even if he does, it doesn’t matter. After all, it was Bai Lian’er who delivered this item to him,” Gu Changge mused, his eyes glinting with amusement.
“If he starts to doubt, his suspicions will fall on Bai Lian’er. She wouldn’t dare reveal my involvement, so she’ll have to play along,” he continued, his expression indifferent to the potential consequences.
Calling someone over, Gu Changge instructed them to fetch Bai Lian’er and hand over the bag to her.
“What exactly is this?” Bai Lian’er asked directly, her curiosity piqued about the contents of the bag.
“In accordance with your father’s wishes, deliver this bag to Jun Bufan. I don’t know what it contains, and I can’t open it right now,” Gu Changge replied calmly, shaking his head.
“Really?” Bai Lian’er was skeptical. She had tried to open the bag herself earlier, only to find it contained a formidable power that would surely destroy its contents if forced open. Given that, Gu Changge seemed to have no other viable option.
“But deep down, Bai Lian’er couldn’t shake the feeling that Gu Changge knew more than he let on; he had the means to understand the bag’s contents fully and restore it to its original state.”
“For matters like this, is there a need to deceive Miss Lian’er? We’re on the same side now,” Gu Changge smiled knowingly.
“You’re such a hypocrite. Just spare me,” Bai Lian’er sneered, taking the bag and disappearing into the void with a flicker.
Jun Fan was currently not in the imperial capital; he had accompanied his father to quell the unrest and was pursuing his original sister, Jun Ruoxi. Bai Lian’er knew this, so finding Jun Fan wasn’t difficult for her. As a descendant of the Emperor, her skills in concealment and ambush were exceptional, beyond detection by ordinary Supreme Realm cultivators.
After Bai Lian’er departed, Gu Changge gently placed the teacup down. His gaze turned contemplative as he pondered the broader implications. He now understood the intricate patterns of the demon world and the schemes of the Six Emperors. In this complex chess game, he saw himself as the rightful general.
“Jun Yao…”
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