Villain System: Stealing the Protagonist's Harem and Luck

Chapter 82: You Are Definitely Going to Be the Sucker (Face Slapping is Boring When No One Doubts You)

The red-robed elder was Elder Chihuo, the Sixth Elder of the Purple Extreme Pill Sect.

Rumor had it he was transformed from a wisp of Chiyang Heavenly Fire, and his alchemy skills were legendary in the Upper Realm.

Behind him stood a phalanx of inner disciples, clad in cyan robes embroidered with pill runes. Most were at the Great Power Realm. They eyed Gu Changge with curiosity and awe, but when their gazes shifted to the blue-skirted woman beside him, confusion set in.

Only Transcendent Realm?

Why would the Young Lord of the Immortal Gu Family bring such a weak woman here?

“Young Lord Changge,” Elder Chihuo gestured invitingly. “Please, let us speak inside. Standing at the gate is rude of us.”

Gu Changge smiled and followed.

They walked on rainbows, deep into the sect. The air grew thick with the scent of medicinal pills. In a grand, ancient hall, beautiful female disciples served tea before retreating respectfully.

“I wonder,” Elder Chihuo asked after a sip of tea, “what brings the Young Lord to our humble sect?”

The relationship between their factions was good, so this wasn’t a hostile visit.

“Elder Chihuo need not be so polite,” Gu Changge said, placing his teacup down. “I do have a matter to discuss.”

“Oh? Does it concern… this young lady?”

Elder Chihuo’s gaze sharpened as he looked at Lin Qiuhan.

She was beautiful, yes. But her cultivation was negligible. He couldn’t gauge her status, but seeing her closeness to Gu Changge, he assumed she was favored.

“Qiuhan is someone I brought up from the Lower Realm,” Gu Changge explained smoothly. “I noticed her talent for Alchemy was… acceptable. I didn’t want to waste it, so I thought of sending her to your sect.”

He smiled, omitting the part where he thought, Your sect has been declining lately, so I’m doing you a favor by letting you raise my subordinate for me.

Calling them “suckers” to their faces would be rude.

Elder Chihuo, a shrewd old fox, understood immediately.

The Young Lord wants to place a person here.

He felt a mix of awkwardness and anticipation. Gu Changge wouldn’t insult them by sending trash, right?

“The Young Lord is thoughtful,” Elder Chihuo chuckled. “I thank you on behalf of the sect.”

He finally focused his senses on Lin Qiuhan.

Lin Qiuhan stiffened under the pressure. Don’t panic, she told herself. Young Master Gu is right here.

Gu Changge watched with a faint, bored smile.

He knew Lin Qiuhan’s talent was monstrous. The Purple Extreme Pill Sect was about to hit the jackpot—and pay for it.

But he was disappointed.

Where is the face-slapping?

Normally, a weak girl from the Lower Realm would be mocked by arrogant disciples. Then she’d reveal her talent and shock everyone.

But here? Everyone was polite. Everyone was respectful. No one dared to question him.

Being the Villain is boring, Gu Changge sighed internally. Nobody wants to court death when I’m around.

“Hmm?”

Elder Chihuo suddenly let out a soft exclamation. His eyes widened.

Talent wasn’t written on the face; it required perception. And his perception was screaming.

This girl… she was radiating Pill Intent.

Not a wisp. A torrent.

Innate Pill Intent? And this much?

This wasn’t just “acceptable.” This was a generational genius!

“This young lady’s talent…” Elder Chihuo’s voice trembled with excitement. He immediately ordered a disciple to fetch a testing artifact.

“Is it acceptable?” Gu Changge asked, knowing the answer.

“Acceptable? It’s frightening!” Elder Chihuo beamed, looking at Lin Qiuhan like she was a piece of supreme jade. “Young lady! Are you willing to take this old man as your Master?”

Lin Qiuhan blinked, her brain short-circuiting. Is he serious?

She looked at Gu Changge for help.

“Decide for yourself,” Gu Changge laughed. “But Qiuhan, don’t rush. The sect has many Elders. You should… pick one you like.”

He emphasized the word pick.

Elder Chihuo flushed. He had tried to snatch her before the others found out.

“Young lady,” he said quickly, “if you choose me, I promise you any Pill Fire you desire! My fire control technique is top-tier!”

Too late.

A swarm of powerful auras descended on the hall. The other Elders, hearing the news, had arrived.

“I heard the Young Lord brought a seedling?”

“Young Lord Changge is too kind!”

They greeted Gu Changge perfunctorily, then turned their eyes on Lin Qiuhan like hungry wolves.

“Innate Pill Intent… heavens, there’s so much of it!” an ancient Elder swore. “Is she a divine pill in human form?”

“This talent hasn’t been seen in a million years!”

“Test her! Now!”

Hum!

The testing artifact was brought out. As soon as it touched Lin Qiuhan’s aura, it exploded with blinding, multicolored light. The entire hall was bathed in radiance.

The verdict was indisputable.

“She has the Physique of the Pill God!”

“Give her to me! In twenty years, I’ll make her a Grandmaster!”

“Twenty? I only need eighteen! Young lady, ignore these old fools, come with Grandma!”

“Fifteen years!”

“Thirteen! And I’ll make you the next Peak Lord!”

The majestic hall turned into a vegetable market. Peak Lords and Elders, figures who usually stood high above the clouds, were now bickering and shoving each other to get to Lin Qiuhan.

The disciples watched, jaw-dropped. They had never seen their masters like this.

“Young Master…” Lin Qiuhan whimpered, overwhelmed.

“Choose,” Gu Changge said, enjoying the show.

“No, I listen to Young Master,” she pouted, passing the buck back to him.

Why are you only smart now? Gu Changge wanted to flick her forehead.

“Young lady,” a gentle voice cut through the chaos. “Why not come with me? I only need ten years.”

The bickering stopped instantly.

A beautiful woman in palace robes walked in. Her figure was hazy, as if she existed in another dimension. Her cultivation was unfathomable.

“Sect Leader!”

The Elders and disciples bowed in unison.

The Sect Leader of the Purple Extreme Pill Sect smiled at Gu Changge.

“Young Lord Changge… what do you think?”