Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse - Chapter 16

Chapter 16: The Shame of the Charm Demon!

In Spirit Snake City, the wide streets buzzed with activity, inhabited by various exotic races—a sight unique to the peculiar Canglan Continent.

Jiang Chen, with his aura concealed, strolled through the streets. This was his first foray into the fantasy world since his arrival, and everything seemed novel and fascinating to him.

After several hours of wandering, he reached a grand building. The signboard, bearing the words “Divine Stone Pavilion,” shimmered with a faint glow, exuding a mighty aura as if imbued with the power of a formidable cultivator.

Inside the pavilion, the vast square was filled with all sorts of divine stones, each sealed with mysterious power, making it impossible to divine their contents. It was a true gamble—either uncovering world-shaking treasures or finding nothing at all.

“I believe this divine stone is exceptional. It might contain indestructible divine metal!” a man exclaimed excitedly.

“Indestructible divine metal? That’s just a worthless stone!” another scoffed.

“No, I’m certain. I’ve never been wrong in my hundreds of years at Spirit Snake City!” the first man, known as the Waste Stone Ancestor, retorted with a flushed face.

“Oh, come on! Everyone knows you as the ‘Waste Stone Ancestor’. Out of eight stones, you always pick the only empty one!” laughed a bystander.

The crowd erupted into laughter, teasing the Waste Stone Ancestor, a figure famous for his notoriously poor luck in stone selection.

Ignoring the banter, Jiang Chen observed the lively scene. He remembered the Waste Stone Ancestor from the original story—a mysterious character whose true identity remained unrevealed till the end, leading some readers to speculate he might be a hidden old monster.

But his identity was never revealed, making Jiang Chen think he might not be anyone special, or perhaps the author forgot to reveal it, having dug too many plot holes.

Suddenly, the crowd’s attention shifted as someone announced, “All Pleasure Sect’s Holy Maiden Yan Ruyu is here, along with the young genius Cang Yun from the Azure Dragon Clan!”

The pair’s arrival stirred up the crowd. “They’re some of the top young talents. But why are they here together?” someone wondered aloud.

“It’s said that the Azure Dragon Clan and All Pleasure Sect have been collaborating. That might be why,” another replied.

Jiang Chen pondered their presence. Despite his immense strength, the dynamics and intrigues of this fantasy world continued to intrigue him.

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Suddenly, the crowd’s discussion ceased as they turned towards the entrance.

Both Yan Ruyu and Cang Yun were famous, with names known throughout the Nine Heavens Realm. Especially Yan Ruyu, whose beauty was unparalleled, naturally attracted much attention. Cang Yun was not far behind, being a top prodigy of the Azure Dragon Clan, second only to the Holy Son.

At the entrance, two figures slowly approached. The man was majestic and domineering, like a king descending, while the woman in a flowing white dress was ethereal yet enchanting, stirring the hearts of all around them. Together, they looked like a couple of deities, but a closer look revealed Yan Ruyu’s hidden impatience.

“It’s Yan Ruyu!” Jiang Chen observed her. In the novel, Yan Ruyu, though a saint of the All Pleasure Sect, was unlike its promiscuous cultivators. She was deeply sentimental and had never been involved with anyone.

Initially, she had feelings for Jiang Chen in the book, but due to his love for Ye Qingcheng and his repeated rescues, which nearly led to Yan Ruyu’s downfall, she became disheartened and ultimately gave up on him, later becoming one of the heroines.

“The shame of the succubus, or rather, the shame of the All Pleasure Sect! To be a saint of the All Pleasure Sect and yet never have been involved with anyone!”

Yan Ruyu’s heart jolted at hearing Jiang Chen’s voice, her fondness for him surfacing. “Is Jiang Chen here?” she wondered, perplexed and annoyed, “What does ‘the shame of the succubus’ mean? And how does he know I’ve never been involved with anyone?”

This was one of her biggest secrets, known only to a few, including her master. She looked around, hoping to spot Jiang Chen.

“Yan Ruyu seems to like me!” Jiang Chen mused, “A pity I was blinded by Ye Qingcheng back then. Yan Ruyu is much better than that ice block Ye Qingcheng!”

Yan Ruyu blushed upon realizing he knew about her secret affection. Despite being shy about her hidden feelings being known, she felt gratified that he recognized her worth over Ye Qingcheng. The crowd fell silent, captivated by her charm.

Beside her, Cang Yun was elated, mistakenly believing her expression was due to him. He thought it was his chance to win over Yan Ruyu, a feat no one had achieved since her emergence.