Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate

Chapter 144: The Luxurious Life of the Holy Lord’s Disciple

When Jiang Chen suggested going outside for some practical experience, Ji Ruxue’s eyes immediately lit up with excitement. "That’s an excellent idea, and I’m totally on board," she said enthusiastically, but her expression quickly turned gloomy as she added, "But, my father will likely object. He’s always concerned about my safety.

If you could somehow convince him..." Her voice trailed off weakly, as if grasping at straws.

Jiang Chen had hoped Ji Ruxue would be enthusiastic about the idea, but her reaction made him realize he had underestimated her desire to leave the confines of the Purple Heaven Holy Land and explore the world beyond.

Seeing a chance to impress her even more, Jiang Chen immediately reassured her with a solemn nod, "I’ll do everything I can to convince Master. Wait for my good news!"

He then added, a hint of innocence in his voice, "Oh, and one more thing—we haven’t set up any transmission imprints yet. Should we do that now?"

Ji Ruxue felt a surge of happiness seeing Jiang Chen’s confidence, but she hesitated inexplicably when he mentioned setting up their communication links. However, her hesitation was brief, quickly overshadowed by the exciting possibility of a trip beyond the sect. She smiled faintly and said, "Alright then," as she took out her transmission jade token and exchanged imprints with Jiang Chen.

Standing nearby, Xie Xiaojing eagerly joined in, saying, "Senior Brother Jiang Chen, here’s mine too," as she handed over her token. Her eyes sparkled with admiration, fixed intently on Jiang Chen.

After exchanging contact details with Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing, Jiang Chen and Xie Xiaojing left Ji Ruxue’s palace together.

...

As they walked, Xie Xiaojing struck up a lively conversation with Jiang Chen. Their laughter and chatter filled the air, strengthening the budding connection between them as they continued along their path.

Of course, Jiang Chen could see that with each passing moment, Xie Xiaojing’s affection for him deepened—a development he had anticipated. However, he knew it wasn’t the right time to act on these feelings.

Throughout their interaction, Jiang Chen maintained a balanced demeanor, neither flirting with her—which could jeopardize his pursuit of Ji Ruxue and her potential to lessen Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value—nor rejecting her outright, which might give Fang Yuan a chance to deplete his own Black Heavenly Fate Value.

Jiang Chen was careful not to deviate from his established strategy when it came to navigating Xie Xiaojing’s affections.

His approach was straightforward: he would let fate take its course, subtly reinforcing his presence in her heart, patiently waiting for the day her nuptial ring would manifest.

Jiang Chen and Xie Xiaojing continued their walk together until they reached the point where they needed to go their separate ways, as their dwellings lay in different directions.

Although they were currently only at the power level of the Soul Refining realm, he was unsure of any special abilities they might still possess.

Moreover, he had to consider their sharp discernment; any slip-up could inadvertently reveal his plans.

If by any chance such an unfortunate scenario occurred, and Fang Yuan, along with Shangguan Ning and Nangong Wen, grew increasingly suspicious of him, then managing this situation would become significantly more complicated.

Despite the intricate complexities, Jiang Chen knew he had to persevere. He would need to proceed with caution, adapting and adjusting as the situation evolved.

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Losing himself in his thoughts, Jiang Chen soon arrived at his new residence. Before him stood a cluster of eight majestic palaces, radiating an ethereal charm that lent them an otherworldly serenity.

The palaces appeared to float on clouds of shimmering mist, their roofs sparkling under the soft glow of the pervasive spiritual energy.

A large spiritual gathering formation had been established here, resulting in an extraordinary abundance of spiritual Qi.

In some areas, the air was thick with newly formed condensed spiritual mist. These swirling mists were purified, devoid of any impurities, and represented the finest quality of spiritual Qi, making them ideal for cultivation.

"Incredible!" Jiang Chen marveled aloud, his face bright with excitement. "No wonder this is the residence of the Holy Lord’s direct disciple." He was certain that cultivating in such an environment would be far more effective than anywhere else.

Without wasting any time, Jiang Chen swiftly reached the grand entrance of the main palace, known as the Autumn Water Palace.

Suddenly, his uniform, a symbol of his status as the personal disciple of the Holy Lord, began to emit an enchanting glow.

In the next moment, a door unexpectedly appeared within the intricate engravings on the facade of the Autumn Water Palace.

"Oh, so this uniform also acts as the key. Impressive, indeed!" Jiang Chen murmured to himself, his face showing appreciation as he observed such ingenuity.

Without further delay, he stepped into the serene confines of the Autumn Water Palace. Before him unfolded a vast expanse of palatial splendor, reserved exclusively for his living and cultivation needs.

The sense of comfort was simply overwhelming!