Perfect Villain Life: Universal Job Change - Chapter 161

Chapter 161: The Aggrieved Gu Anran  

The slap landed hard, leaving Gu Anran completely dumbfounded.  

She clutched her face in shock, staring at Wen Xu in disbelief, her sense of injustice boiling over, “Wen Xu… You hit me?”  

In Gu Anran’s mind, Wen Xu had never spoken a single harsh word to her.  

No matter what trouble she caused, he had always been gentle and forgiving, always her strongest shield.  

He would never hit her… right?!  

Tears welled up in her eyes, and she couldn’t hold them back any longer. She knew she had caused trouble and she knew this was her fault.  

But… She didn’t do it on purpose!  

Li Ling, Zhao Haoran, and Xu Taichu stood aside, their expressions complicated. They had all loved Gu Anran. Yet now, they couldn’t ignore the truth—  

This time, Gu Anran had gone too far. Calling her a “disastrous teammate” was putting it lightly.  

The adorable innocence they had once cherished had been completely overshadowed by sheer stupidity.  

Even their deep-rooted devotion couldn’t suppress the rising disgust they felt. There was no denying it. 

Everything that had happened…Was Gu Anran’s fault.  

After delivering the slap, Wen Xu felt some of his rage subside. Seeing Gu Anran sobbing, he felt a flicker of guilt and pity. After all, he had loved her so deeply.  

But that love… was now mixed with deep disappointment. Her stupidity had nearly gotten them all killed.  

Turning away, he ignored her crying and focused on his sister, “Big Sis, are you okay?”  

After being ambushed by the Rune Fragment, Wen Yu’s condition had worsened drastically.  

The Rune Fragment originated from the Void, and now its corrupting energy was spreading through her body and bloodline.  

She could see it clearly on her status screen.  

[Debuff: Void’s Touch]  

– Weakened State Activated  

– All Attributes Reduced by 50%  

– Maximum HP Reduced by 50%  

– Mana Recovery Rate Set to 0  

– All Divine Skills Sealed  

– Duration: 24 Hours  

Gritting her teeth, Wen Yu forced herself to stand. She had already been severely injured from suppressing the High-Rank Void Warlord, and now she was pushed to an even weaker state.  

Her combat ability had plummeted—she likely wasn’t even at Level 50 anymore.  

She gripped Wen Xu’s shoulder tightly, her voice firm, “We need to go.” 

A sense of extreme danger filled her heart. Despite the Void Invasion lasting this long, no reinforcements had arrived.  

Her elite Eastern Army forces had probably met with disaster. From the moment she entered the Trial Space, it was as if an invisible hand had been guiding every event, controlling everything.  

And she… was just a chess piece on the board. Only one name loomed in her mind—  

Qin Xian.  

The Military Department had already made their move, but the Qin Family remained in the shadows.  

Seeing the caution and tension in his sister’s eyes, Wen Xu quickly nodded, “Alright!”  

He prepared to move out, leading everyone toward the Trial Space exit. But just as they were about to leave, a sudden glow erupted around the Crystal Palace.  

Pillars of light shot skyward, forming a sealed dimension, cutting them off from the outside world.  

“A Dimensional Barrier!?” Wen Yu’s expression turned grim.  

Someone had set up a high-grade formation, sealing off the entire Crystal Palace. This barrier wasn’t just any ordinary spell.  

It was an exceptionally rare formation, capable of isolating an entire dimensional space, severing it from the main world.  

No one on the outside could perceive anything happening within the barrier. Whoever set this up didn’t just want to trap them—  

They wanted to ensure no one could interfere.  

A soft chuckle echoed through the air. A figure stepped forward, revealing a handsome yet chilling smile.  

Qin Xian.  

Behind him, a group of powerful Qin Family elites emerged, their gazes filled with murderous intent.  

Wen Yu’s heart sank and her face darkened as she stared him down.  

“Qin Xian… it’s you?!” Her voice was filled with both fury and realization, “All of this… was your doing?!”  

“Correct.” Qin Xian smiled faintly, not even bothering to deny it.  

He glanced at Gu Anran, amusement flickering in his eyes, “And I must say… I have to thank Miss Gu Anran. Without her, my plan wouldn’t have gone so smoothly.”  

Gu Anran blinked in confusion, “Huh? I… I don’t even know you!”  

She genuinely had no idea what was happening. Even now, she still didn’t understand the situation.  

Even Qin Xian himself felt his eyelid twitch at her sheer stupidity.  

This girl…Aside from her looks and figure, she was absolutely worthless.  

But everyone else had already realized the truth.  

Wen Xu’s face darkened, “Tang Siyuan… you bought her off?”  

Qin Xian chuckled, “That’s right. Honestly, only someone as naive as Miss Gu Anran would fall for it. If I tried this on anyone else, my plan would have been a complete joke.”  

“But fortunately… she is Gu Anran.”  

Yes.  

Gu Anran.  

The one person dumb enough to make his plan succeed effortlessly.  

Wen Yu and Wen Xu’s expressions turned ice-cold. Now, everything was clear. 

A chill crept into Wen Yu’s heart, “So your partnership with the Military Department was just a distraction. Your real plan was using Gu Anran as your pawn.”  

She had assumed that Qin Xian’s goal was to collaborate with the Military Department to eliminate her influence over the Eastern Army.  

On the surface, that had seemed logical. By allying with the Military Department, Qin Xian could weaken her, making it easier to divide control of the Eastern Army.  

Yet his true strategy had been completely different. Rather than conventional warfare, he had chosen an unexpected approach—  

He had targeted Gu Anran instead. It was a plan no one saw coming. Even Wen Yu and Wen Xu had never considered the possibility.  

After all…Gu Anran and Qin Xian had never even met before.  

And yet, Qin Xian had chosen correctly. Gu Anran fell right into his trap, releasing the Void Beacon. She plunged herself into danger, leading Wen Xu to risk everything to save her.  

And, of course, Wen Yu would do the same for her brother. One by one, like moths to a flame, they walked straight into Qin Xian’s web.  

All according to plan.  

Wen Yu clenched her fists.  

This man’s mind was terrifying. He had calculated every move, predicting their reactions with near-perfect accuracy.  

She gritted her teeth, “Sun Ke… he was killed by you, wasn’t he?”  

Qin Xian smiled, “Of course.”