Villain System: Stealing the Protagonist's Harem and Luck

Chapter 104: Face Turning Green; All Forced by Gu Changge

What does a fox tail mean to the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Clan?

It is their reverse scale. Their life gate. A forbidden zone.

Every cultivator in the Upper Realm knew this. To touch a Heavenly Fox’s tail without permission was an intimate violation punishable by death—usually involving being hacked into a thousand pieces and having one’s ashes scattered to the wind.

Yet, Gu Changge was stroking Yin Mei’s tail in broad daylight, right in front of everyone.

The sight was so shocking that eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

“Yin… Mei…”

Bai Lie, her fiancé, turned a shade of green so vibrant it almost glowed. His body trembled with rage, and the words were squeezed through grinding teeth.

Their engagement had been arranged by the elders years ago. As the most talented White Tiger in ten thousand years, Bai Lie was proud of securing the Nine-Life Heavenly Maiden. He had come here specifically to see her, imagining a warm reunion.

Instead, she ignored him.

Instead, she sat beside another man.

And now, she was letting that man pet her tail like she was a common house cat.

Bai Lie felt the weight of a massive green hat settling onto his head. The humiliation was suffocating.

Yin Mei stiffened. Inwardly, she was completely submissive to Gu Changge, but she remembered his instructions: Do not expose our relationship.

She reacted instantly. Her expression turned cold, and she snatched her tail back from his hand.

“Senior Brother Gu… please show some respect.”

Gu Changge’s expression remained unreadable, his eyes deep pools of darkness. Inside, he applauded her performance. Smart woman. Fast reaction.

“Oh?” He tilted his head, his voice smooth and unbothered. “Junior Sister Yin Mei, aren’t you going to greet your fiancé?”

His casual tone made the atmosphere in the hall turn oppressive. The surrounding prodigies fell silent, sensing the storm brewing. Even Ye Langtian stopped talking to watch.

Yin Mei’s face paled. She looked terrified of Gu Changge. She glanced at Bai Lie across the room, her eyes filled with apology and fear, before quickly lowering her head again.

The message was clear to everyone: She is being coerced.

“Damn it…”

Bai Lie’s rage shifted. Seeing her fear, his heart softened slightly toward her, but his hatred for Gu Changge exploded.

She isn’t doing this willingly. He’s forcing her!

“Gu Changge! You go too far!”

Bai Lie roared, standing up.

BOOM!

A terrifying aura erupted from him. Behind him, the phantom of a massive White Tiger manifested, the character ‘King’ (王) blazing on its forehead. The air grew heavy with the sharp, metallic scent of Geng Metal energy—the ultimate offensive power of the White Tiger Clan.

“What have you done to her?!”

Gu Changge didn’t even stand up. He swirled the wine in his cup, his expression bored.

“Brother Bai Lie, what are you talking about? As her Senior Brother, I am merely showing concern for my Junior Sister. Is that a problem?”

“Concern?!” Bai Lie’s veins bulged. “You are threatening her! Gu Changge, do not think I am afraid of you!”

The void trembled as dark golden runes swirled around Bai Lie, shredding the air. The Young Supremes nearby retreated, wary of getting caught in the crossfire.

“Brother Gu seems to want to provoke a fight,” Ye Langtian murmured, watching with amusement. He disliked Bai Lie, so seeing the tiger humiliated was fine by him.

“Young generation…” Gu Changge finally set down his cup.

He looked at Bai Lie, his eyes calm but indifferent.

“No one has ever dared to attack me. Are you courting death?”

The temperature in the room plummeted.

Are you courting death?

It wasn’t a question. It was a statement of fact.

Bai Lie froze. He sensed the terrifying pressure radiating from Gu Changge. He knew he had broken through to the Conferred King Realm, but facing this monster… he had zero confidence.

If he fought and lost, his reputation would be destroyed. If he backed down, he would be a coward.

He was trapped.

“Senior Brother Gu! Please!”

Suddenly, a red blur moved.

Yin Mei rushed forward, blocking the space between Gu Changge and Bai Lie. Behind her, a massive Nine-Tailed Fox phantom manifested, shielding Bai Lie from Gu Changge’s intent.

“Please do not make things difficult for him!” Yin Mei pleaded, her voice trembling but resolute. “If he has offended you, please… look at my face and forgive him!”

The hall went silent.

“She blocked him?”

“The Nine-Life Heavenly Maiden is protecting her fiancé!”

Even Gu Changge’s followers were surprised.

Bai Lie stared at her back, stunned. A warm current washed over his heart. In this critical moment, she had stepped in to save him from humiliation. She still cared!

But then, shame washed over him. I am a man. How can I let a woman shield me?

He opened his mouth to speak, but Gu Changge beat him to it.

Gu Changge frowned, staring deeply at Yin Mei.

“Since Junior Sister Yin Mei pleads for him… fine. I will give you face this once.”

He leaned back, his aura receding.

“But if there is a next time…”

“Thank you, Senior Brother! There won’t be!” Yin Mei exhaled in relief, her legs visibly shaking.

She turned to Bai Lie and shot him a desperate, pleading look. Please, stop.

Bai Lie gritted his teeth. He wanted to fight, but seeing her fear, he forced himself to sit down. He couldn’t let her sacrifice go to waste.

Gu Changge… just wait. When I break through again, I will crush you.

He sat in sullen silence, drinking alone.

Yin Mei sighed and returned to her seat, not daring to go near Bai Lie, maintaining the charade of being coerced.

To the onlookers, the narrative was set: Gu Changge was a tyrant, Yin Mei was a victim, and Bai Lie was the tragic hero biding his time.

Gu Changge watched it all with a faint smile, chatting casually with Ye Langtian as if nothing had happened.

Perfect.

He had humiliated Bai Lie, deepened the “misunderstanding,” and confirmed the relationship between Bai Lie and the new Son of Providence, Ye Ling.

Bai Lie was a fool. A stepping stone.

And through him, Gu Changge would find his real target.

After this small incident, the subsequent banquet saw many prodigies acting restrained, not as casual as before. On the territory of the Daootian Immortal Palace, Gu Changge was the local overlord. Despite their noble backgrounds, none dared to offend him easily. Even someone as powerful as Bai Lie, the young master of the White Tiger Clan, could only swallow his humiliation—this was the best proof.

Gu Changge remained composed, casually chatting with Ye Langtian and others, as if he didn’t care about what had just happened.

Soon, the Myriad Dao Banquet began.

In the center of the Chaotian Pavilion, a large area was specially cleared out, surrounded by spiritual energy and immortal mist, with ancient railings towering high, appearing grand and ancient.

A group of young prodigies began competing for the prizes.

However, since it was only hosted by the Myriad Dao Merchant Alliance, those prizes weren’t very useful to the Young Supremes, so they all remained seated, not getting up.

Bai Lie sat alone, drinking sullenly, occasionally glancing at Yin Mei in the distance, his hatred for Gu Changge deepening.

This matter could be considered a rivalry among peers, a competition for favor.

Even if he called for his elders, they probably couldn’t do anything to Gu Changge.

Moreover, if he could call for them, Gu Changge, as the young master of the Immortal Gu Family, with a status no lower than his, could certainly do the same.

Thus, it would only lead to unnecessary embarrassment.

At this banquet, Gu Changge learned about the news of the new Son of Providence, which satisfied him.

As for a fool like Bai Lie, in the end, he could be played to death without even realizing it.

Now, he could use Bai Lie’s relationship with Ye Ling to pinpoint Ye Ling’s exact location.