2: Brother Qing, I think...

“If I don't provoke other Sons of Destiny, will they come to provoke me?” Shen Qing asked.

It wasn't that he wanted to shrink back into the Heavenly River Star Sect and act like a turtle; Shen Qing just wanted to confirm how much his villain identity would attract Sons of Destiny.

【Yes, the host bears the Destined Great Villain fate. Even if you do nothing, what's destined to come will always come.】

【Furthermore, there are many types of Sons of Destiny. Ye Chen can be categorized as a powerful reborn type. The host can adopt different strategies for different Sons of Destiny. Also, this system does not recommend the host to lie flat.】

“I know. After all, you’re not a system that makes me stronger just by lying flat.”

【...】

“But this Ye Chen, or rather, Azure Sun Pill Emperor, is truly interesting. What kind of grudge or resentment is this, such deep obsession?”

【Ye Qinghe.】

Shen Qing: “...”

The system’s meaning was clear: he had stolen the girl the Protagonist liked. Was that not a big enough grudge?

It was, of course it was.

But who knew Ye Chen would be so overcome with anger by such a matter that he would drop dead on the spot and then have his body taken over? Besides, he and Ye Qinghe were mutually fond of each other, so who was he to object?

After processing the information in his mind, Shen Qing finally understood.

If the entire world was likened to a story, then the Sons of Destiny were the protagonists, and he was the stumbling block on their path to growth.

Since that was the case, Shen Qing certainly wouldn't be polite.

He had worked hard to reach his current position, not to be a stepping stone for others.

Calming his emotions, Shen Qing asked, “System, is there a Newbie Gift Pack (Newbie Gift Pack)?”

【Do you want to open the Newbie Gift Pack?】

【Yes / No】

Even a second of hesitation would be disrespectful to the system, so Shen Qing directly chose Yes.

【Newbie Gift Pack opened successfully.】

【Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Ancient Dao of Alchemy Inheritance!】

【Description: A top-tier Dao of Alchemy inheritance from the ancient Dao of Alchemy sacred land, Shennong Valley!】

【Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Villain Halo!】

【Description: As a qualified villain, how can you be affected by the Protagonist? You can ignore the effects of the Protagonist's halo, including but not limited to intelligence reduction, fate protection preventing instant kills, etc.】

【Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Divine Physique “Desolate Ancient Yang Body”!】

【Description: The kidney of the primordial era, those who use it know its power!】

...Seeing the three items opened from the Newbie Gift Pack, Shen Qing felt that this system was simply a godsend!

The Ancient Dao of Alchemy Inheritance, wasn't this exactly what he needed right now?

Although he had the system, defeating Ye Chen in an alchemy duel would be easy, but with this, he could make Ye Chen lose even more thoroughly.

“System, accept the Ancient Dao of Alchemy Inheritance.”

【Okay.】

As the system’s voice fell, a massive stream of information surged into Shen Qing's mind. It was categorized and organized into understandable information, allowing Shen Qing to digest and comprehend it.

Soon, he learned many powerful pill recipes, exquisite fire control techniques, and alchemy methods, far surpassing those he had previously mastered.

Taking a deep breath, Shen Qing continued, “Accept the Desolate Ancient Yang Body.”

【Received.】

Instantly, a surge of extremely potent and pure yang energy filled Shen Qing's limbs, bones, and acupoints. When yang reached its extreme, yin was born, and the convergence of yin and yang transformed into a pure, vast life force, improving Shen Qing's physique.

“Hoo.”

Shen Qing slowly exhaled.

After his physique was completely transformed, not only was his mind clearer than ever, but his physical body was also strengthened, filled with power.

“System, open my personal panel.”

【host: Shen Qing】

【Age: 20】

【Fate: Destined Great Villain】

【Cultivation: Purple Mansion Realm Triple Heaven】

【Cultivation Method: Universe Grotto True Scripture (Heavenly River Star Sect Core Inheritance)】

【Divine Abilities & Spells: Heavenly Balance Realm, Star Scar Steps, Star Transformation Finger, Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon...】

【Special: Villain Halo, Ancient Dao of Alchemy Inheritance (Shennong Valley), Desolate Ancient Yang Body】

【Karma Value: 0】

...After reviewing his personal panel, Shen Qing had only one feeling at this moment—poverty!

The big fat zero next to Karma Value was truly an eyesore no matter how he looked at it.

Ye Chen, for the sake of my piggy bank, I'll have to trouble you!

According to the system's explanation, one thousand Karma Value was one draw, and ten thousand Karma Value was a ten- continuous draw (ten-pull).

If possible, Shen Qing would naturally choose the ten-pull. After all, a single draw doesn't necessarily produce a miracle, but a ten-pull always has a guaranteed minimum!

Unless the system was willing to give him a divine luck bonus.

Tomorrow was the duel with Ye Chen. Originally, Shen Qing didn't take it to heart, but now, he eagerly awaited tomorrow's arrival... In the afternoon, Ye Qinghe came to find him.

After all, they had only officially become Dao Companions a month ago, and the young girl still liked to stick to him.

Ye Qinghe skillfully opened the courtyard gate and walked in.

A charming smile appeared on her delicate face the moment she saw Shen Qing.

Her features were exquisite and beautiful, her face small, her contours soft, her thin and soft eyebrows very light in color, and her skin was fair and delicate, like congealed snow. More importantly, Ye Qinghe understood people's hearts well.

“Brother Qing~”

Ye Qinghe quickened her steps and threw herself into Shen Qing's arms. Shen Qing wrapped his arms around her lower back. “Did you miss me?”

Ye Qinghe hugged him even tighter, pressing against Shen Qing in an undeniable way. She responded, “I did.”

She had been in seclusion for three whole days!

She hadn't seen Brother Qing these past few days, and everything felt dull.

After a long while, the two separated. Ye Qinghe tapped her fingertips, looking down, a little embarrassed, her earlobes tinged crimson: “Brother Qing, I want to...”

Pinching her tender cheek, if Shen Qing didn't understand what she meant by now, he would have lived all this time in vain.

Close the door!

...After their exercise, Shen Qing and Ye Qinghe finished washing up.

It was already late night, with the bright moon hanging high.

Shen Qing felt no tiredness at all, but Ye Qinghe couldn't take it anymore.

He had already asked the junior sisters from the dining hall to send over some food. While one could abstain from grain, Shen Qing had no intention of giving up the pleasure of food.

Isn't cultivation about seeking transcendence and freedom? If one imposes many meaningless restrictions on oneself for no reason, it becomes boring. Eat when you should eat, drink when you should drink.

Under his influence, Ye Qinghe was also like this.

Good food always makes people happy, so Shen Qing had already established good relations with the dining hall several years ago.

“Brother Qing, am I... am I very useless?”

Ye Qinghe asked.

She possessed a Lucid Spirit Body, a physique that made her Dao Heart lucid, but also meant she rarely had complex thoughts, speaking whatever came to mind.

Shen Qing comforted her, “How could that be? You’re so cute, and your cultivation talent is good. Most importantly, I like you, so how could you be useless?”

He guessed Ye Qinghe's meaning. After two hours, he was perfectly fine, while Ye Qinghe had completely given up.

“But I can't satisfy you.”

Shen Qing: “That's because I have extraordinary talent. And you're only in the Spirit Vein Realm. Once you reach the Purple Mansion Realm, the disparity in cultivation will naturally even out, and it'll be fine.”

I'm lying to you.

You won't be able to handle it even in the Purple Mansion Realm.

Shen Qing smiled to himself. Ye Qinghe had lost her virginity last night, losing for the first time, and then lost again during morning exercise, while he was still at ease, making her doubt life itself.

Ye Qinghe declared firmly, “Okay, I will work hard to cultivate!”