1: The golden-robed demon-suppressing envoy! The demon Shura!

“Lord, if I help you this one time, will you spare my life?!”

In an ancient and elegant room filled with a pink aesthetic, a charming and enchanting figure lay pitifully on a large red-draped bed.

The room was slightly disheveled, showing traces of a struggle.

Liu Ruyan looked at the tall, handsome, and resolute Golden Uniform man before her, pleading bitterly, “Lord, this humble one is merely trying to make a living here, why must you persecute me so relentlessly?!”

Li Shengyuan, with a cold expression, said in a chilling voice, “Joyous Union Sect demoness Liu Ruyan, with your mere seventh-rank cultivation, you dare to wreak havoc among the men of Great Qian in the Capital of Great Qian, causing them to be listless during their duties and leading to marital discord at home!”

“Eighteen respectable families have already reported you to my Demon Suppression Division. Today, this official has personally come to apprehend you, demoness. If you know what’s good for you, surrender immediately to avoid physical suffering!”

Liu Ruyan’s expression shifted, and she explained in despair, “Lord, they all did it willingly. This humble one merely extracted a bit of their yang energy, and they will recover in a few days.”

Li Shengyuan remained unmoved, his face cold and emotionless as he said, “This time it’s extracting yang energy, next time will it be their lives?”

“I know you demonesses best. Guards…”, “Lord, wait…”

Liu Ruyan quickly interrupted him, her pretty face flushed as she lowered her head and softly said, “Lord, this humble one only learned some techniques for absorbing yang energy from the Joyous Union Sect. I have never dared to engage in sexual intercourse or absorb vital essence, nor have I ever overstepped any boundaries!”

“Today… today, if the Lord releases this humble one, Ruyan is willing to repay you with her virginity!”

Liu Ruyan hadn’t expected that despite her caution, she would still be discovered by the Demon Suppression Division.

When a Golden-robed Demon Suppressor from the Demon Suppression Division personally came to apprehend her, she knew there was no escape.

She could only try a different approach, hoping she might still survive.

However, facing her seductive display, Li Shengyuan merely appreciated it for a moment, then scoffed and roared, “Guards, take her away!”

As soon as his voice fell, three figures burst through the window, surrounding the demoness Liu Ruyan in a triangular formation.

Li Shengyuan coldly stated, “This demoness’s cultivation has been sealed by me. Escort her directly back to the yamen and judge her according to her crimes and the law!”

“Yes!”

The three Black Uniform Zhen Mo Shis respectfully saluted Li Shengyuan, then escorted the despairing Liu Ruyan out of the small building.

After they left, Li Shengyuan’s cold and ruthless expression instantly relaxed. He stretched lazily and sat down by the table.

Li Shengyuan glanced around idly, then began eating small grapes while observing the room, muttering to himself.

“This little demoness doesn’t seem too bad, but unfortunately, her methods are still a bit naive. It’s her bad luck to have met me.”

He hadn't detected any killing intent or malevolence from Liu Ruyan, which meant what she said was true; she hadn't drained men of their vital essence.

But the laws of Great Qian were strict, and as the eldest grandson of the current Chief Assistant and the junior brother of the Divine Phoenix Empress, his status dictated that he could not bend the law for personal gain.

He even had to maintain an appearance of impartiality and ruthlessness.

Li Shengyuan rubbed his face; his cold expression was almost stiff.

In his opinion, those who constantly wore a haughty expression were mostly just putting on an act.

After finishing the grapes, Li Shengyuan patted his face, stood up again, and, after resuming his cold demeanor, intended to go apprehend the next Demon Head.

“I need to get off work early; I have dinner with my senior sister, the Divine Phoenix Empress, tonight!”

Li Shengyuan stood up and stretched, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

Having dinner with his senior sister, the Divine Phoenix Empress, once a week was a habit he had maintained since he became his master’s disciple.

He was only eight years old then, and his senior sister, the Divine Phoenix Empress, was only fifteen.

Even after his senior sister ascended the throne at twenty, this habit remained unchanged!

Li Shengyuan couldn’t help but sigh repeatedly. He was now twenty years old, and twenty years had passed in the blink of an eye since he transmigrated to this world…

However, he was very satisfied with his current life. It seemed he had done enough good deeds in his previous life to be born into such a good family in this one.

Just then, Li Shengyuan’s steps paused abruptly as he was about to leave, his expression filled with bewilderment.

[Host died in the previous life due to good deeds. Villain System successfully bound.]

[Only by committing the worst of evils can you freely roam the heavens and earth.]

[As long as the Host commits evil deeds, you will receive one opportunity to plunder a perk and system rewards daily.]

[After the Host successfully plunders a perk for the first time, a Newbie Gift Pack (Newbie Gift Pack) will be activated (perk level not restricted).]

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Li Shengyuan was bewildered and confused. He had been alive for twenty years, and now he was being told that he was originally a villain destined to commit the worst of evils?

In fact, he didn’t regret dying in his previous life on Blue Star while saving someone, as he had gained everything he had now.

For a moment, Li Shengyuan’s emotions were incredibly complex.

Was he just going to turn evil?

Li Shengyuan quickly calmed his mind, then asked in confusion, “System, what do you mean by committing evil deeds to acquire perks? Can any evil deed work?”

[The severity of the evil deeds committed by the Host will determine the rewards received.]

“Oh, I understand…”

Li Shengyuan nodded with a knowing expression.

Since any evil deed would work, then it would be easy…

Should he go and try one?

Thinking about committing an evil deed, Li Shengyuan actually felt a little excited.

He couldn’t help but wonder, am I truly destined to be a villain who naturally commits evil deeds?

Then Li Shengyuan began to ponder. He could commit evil deeds, but certainly not under his current identity as a Golden-robed Demon Suppressor of the Demon Suppression Division.

This would not only tarnish his senior sister, the Divine Phoenix Empress, but also be very detrimental to his Chief Assistant grandfather!

“It seems I need to create an alias!”

A sharp glint flashed in Li Shengyuan’s eyes, and then he immediately began changing clothes in the room.

He happened to have a set of clothes from a Demon Head he had apprehended a few days ago in his storage ring.

Fortunately, the Villain System could conceal his aura, so even those familiar with him wouldn’t be able to tell it was him.

As for when it would be exposed, that would be a problem for another day…

After changing clothes, Li Shengyuan put on a ghost mask and quietly began his operation.

In Great Qian, cultivators of various systems ranged from ninth rank (lowest) to first rank (highest), similar to official ranks.

He was currently a fourth-rank martial artist and a fifth-rank Dao cultivator. Although the Capital of Great Qian was filled with powerful individuals, including many above the third rank, in the outer city, he could come and go as he pleased with his strength!

Li Shengyuan quickly thought of the first evil deed he should commit.

He would abduct the Joyous Union Sect demoness Liu Ruyan, who had just been arrested!

This kind of thing should be evil enough, right?

At worst, he could just use his identity as a Golden-robed Demon Suppressor to capture her back…

He just didn’t know what level of evil deed saving her would count as.

Li Shengyuan quickly caught up with the three Black Uniform Zhen Mo Shis escorting Liu Ruyan.

Black Uniform Zhen Mo Shis were generally lower-ranked martial artists of the eighth or ninth rank. Li Shengyuan could subdue them with a single move.

Seeing no powerful individuals around, Li Shengyuan leaped out of the alley.

The three Black Uniform Zhen Mo Shis were instantly alarmed and shouted at the demonically imposing Li Shengyuan, “Who are you, you scoundrel, daring to cause trouble in the Capital?!”

Li Shengyuan, however, didn’t bother with pleasantries. He circulated his demonic energy and, with a palm strike, sent the three prepared Black Uniform Zhen Mo Shis flying, incapacitating them without injuring them.

Then, Li Shengyuan grabbed the despairing Liu Ruyan with one hand and vanished from the street in a blink of an eye.

Only the three bewildered Black Uniform Zhen Mo Shis remained, staring blankly at each other.

They were finished now. Lord Li’s task had just been given, and in a flash, it was gone.

But when did such a Demon Head appear in the Capital?

Arriving at a secluded spot, Li Shengyuan finally put Liu Ruyan down.

“Alright, they can’t catch you now. Leave the Capital as soon as possible; this is not a place for you to stay!”

Liu Ruyan gradually recovered her senses, realizing she had been saved, and was instantly overjoyed.

She bowed gratefully, saying, “Thank you, Senior, for saving my life. Ruyan will never forget this great kindness!”

“Ruyan dares to ask for Senior’s name?”

Li Shengyuan was startled by her question. Since he was committing evil deeds, he indeed needed a well-known alias, so he replied indifferently, “Shura!”

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