4: Leeks appear

Nangong Zhuo's face alternated between green and pale. He cupped his hands at Jiang Shengtian, his movements incredibly stiff.

“Brother Shengtian, today’s matter… sigh, I’ll take my little daughter back first.”

He couldn't even manage polite pleasantries. Turning, he quickly followed in Nangong Mingyue's direction, his back radiating frustration and anger.

Only Jiang Chen and his nominal father remained in the Holy Lord Hall.

The atmosphere was so awkward you could wring water from it.

Jiang Shengtian sat in the main seat, silent for a long time.

He looked at his son below, his majestic face filled with an extremely complex mix of emotions.

There was anger, bewilderment, but more than anything, a sense of unfamiliarity that even he couldn't quite articulate.

Was this still his son, who only knew how to cause trouble?

Flirting with his fiancée, forcing Nangong Mingyue to make a bet, and then Breakthrough to the Seventh Realm on the spot.

This series of actions was smooth, bold, and audacious.

“You…”

Jiang Shengtian finally spoke, yet didn't know what to say.

“The Grand Competition three months from now, you’re on your own.”

“If you lose your Saint position, and disgrace me, don't blame me for being ruthless then.”

After speaking, he flicked his sleeve, stood up, and disappeared directly into the depths of the Hall, not even sparing Jiang Chen another glance.

Jiang Chen pouted, “Is that all?”

“Shouldn't I be getting a good beating and then confined?”

He stretched his limbs, feeling the surging power of the Seventh Realm within him, his mood greatly improved.

“Forget it, I’m going back.”

Jiang Chen turned, taking leisurely steps, and left the Holy Lord Hall, heading towards Holy Son Peak.

Holy Son Peak.

As soon as Jiang Chen returned to his sleeping quarters, he dismissed all his attendants.

“Everyone, leave. No one is to enter without my command.”

“Yes, Saint.”

As the Hall doors slowly closed, Jiang Chen completely relaxed.

He sat cross-legged and began to carefully comprehend the Cultivation Technique that had appeared in his mind.

The Dao Yan Heavenly Demon Scripture.

Just by circulating it for one cycle, he felt a profound and domineering Qi flowing through his body, perfectly integrating with his newly Breakthrough Seventh Realm cultivation.

This Cultivation Technique was practically tailor-made for him.

“System, come out.” Jiang Chen called out in his mind.

“Ding! Your thoughtful little helper is at your service. What can the host do for you?”

The cheeky electronic voice sounded again.

“Open my panel.” Jiang Chen said.

The next second, a virtual light screen, visible only to him, appeared before his eyes.

“Strongest Villain System”

“host: Jiang Chen”

“Identity: Saint of Hongtian Holy Land”

“Realm: Seventh Realm Soul Transformation Realm, Early Stage.”

“Cultivation Technique: “Hongtian Dao Art,” “Dao Yan Heavenly Demon Scripture””

“Villain Points: 2000”

“Luck Index: 100”

“Mall: Unlocked”

Jiang Chen's attention fell on the points and index items.

“What are Villain Points and Luck Index used for?”

“host, Villain Points are a core resource obtained by suppressing and plundering the child of destiny and Daughter of Destiny!”

“You can use them in the System Mall to exchange for various rare treasures, divine Cultivation Techniques, supreme Medicinal Pills, and even… personal maids!”

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, “Sounds pretty good.”

“What about the Luck Index?”

“The Luck Index represents the strength of your own Luck, host! The higher your Luck, the greater the chance you’ll pick up treasures when you go out, or have an Epiphany about Cultivation Techniques! Most importantly, it can resist the Luck backlash from the child of destiny!”

“Simply put, if you want to be a stable great villain and fleece the child of destiny, you need to ensure your own Luck, otherwise, it's easy to crash and burn!”

Jiang Chen instantly understood.

Villain Points were money, used for spending.

Luck Index was life, used for protection.

“Alright, I understand.” Jiang Chen nodded.

“Open the Mall, I want to see what good stuff there is.”

He now held a massive 2000 points and wanted to see what treasures he could exchange for.

“Ding! host authority insufficient!”

“The System Mall page requires 20,000 Villain Points to unlock. Please continue your efforts, host, and work hard to harvest leeks!”

The System's prompt carried a hint of teasing.

Jiang Chen's face instantly darkened, “What the hell?”

“Twenty thousand? Are you robbing me?”

“I worked hard acting for half a day, flirting and Breakthrough, only to get 2000 points, and you're telling me I can't even enter the Mall?”

Jiang Chen felt like he had been thoroughly played for a fool.

“host, calm down! A tall building starts from the ground up, 20,000 points will be gathered very quickly!”

“The 2000 points from the beginner's mission are just an appetizer, the real big rewards are yet to come!”

The System consoled him.

“Can I believe your nonsense?!” Jiang Chen grumbled irritably.

“Profiteer!”

This System was definitely a profiteer!

It dangled a big carrot in front of him, just to prevent him from easily getting benefits.

Jiang Chen mentally tagged the System.

Just as he was feeling indignant, the System's prompt sounded again, but this time, the tone carried a hint of excitement.

“Ding! Warning! Warning!”

“New child of destiny activity detected near the host!”

“Target has appeared within the Hongtian Holy Land!”

“A new child of destiny?” Jiang Chen's spirits lifted.

Someone sent a pillow when he was sleepy?

“Where? What's the situation? Can you bring up his information?”

Jiang Chen immediately became interested.

“Generating target profile…”

“Name: Lin Fan”

“Cultivation: Fifth Realm Core Condensation Realm, Middle Stage”

“Identity: child of destiny, Outer Sect Disciple of Hongtian Holy Land.”

“Recent Experience: Bullied since childhood, accidentally fell off a cliff a month ago, survived a great disaster, and unexpectedly obtained a mysterious ancient ring, his cultivation Breakthrough to the Fifth Realm Core Condensation Middle Stage in one fell swoop.”

“Current Status: Currently heading to participate in the inner sect assessment.”

On the light screen, the image of an ordinary-looking youth appeared, along with a brief biography.

Jiang Chen looked at the file and smiled, “Fell off a cliff, survived, fortuitous encounter, ancient ring…”

This script was too standard!

“Good heavens, a leek that can grow vigorously has arrived.”

“And it delivered itself to my doorstep.” Jiang Chen stood up from the ground and walked to the window.

“System, what is this Lin Fan's Luck Index?”

“Reporting, host, the child of destiny Lin Fan's current Luck Index is 5000 points!”

“5000 points?” Jiang Chen clicked his tongue.

This child of destiny's Luck was indeed high.

It seemed this one was truly the protagonist template, no doubt about it.

Compared to Lin Fan, if Jiang Chen hadn't Transmigration by accident, the original owner would at most be a high-end cannon fodder.

“Interesting.”

A playful smile appeared on Jiang Chen's face.

“An arrogant fiancée, a Trash protagonist with an old man hidden in a ring.”

“Being a villain, my business is quite busy.”

He straightened his robes and called out to the outside.

“Someone.”

The Hall door was pushed open, and a maid respectfully walked in.

“What are your orders, Saint?”

“Is the inner sect assessing Disciples today?” Jiang Chen asked the maid.

The maid was stunned for a moment but immediately bowed and replied, “Yes, Saint.”

Jiang Chen nodded and dismissed the maid.

“Lin Fan, is it?”

“Let me see how many Villain Points this leek of yours can drop for me.”