Villain System: Stealing the Protagonist's Harem and Luck

Chapter 010: Psychological Warfare, The Heroine’s Submission

It had to be said.

As the heroine destined to stand beside the Son of Providence, Su Qingge possessed a beauty that defied scrutiny.

Her features were exquisitely carved, flawless in every dimension. Her eyes were clear as autumn waters, her brows like distant, misty mountains. Her hair cascaded like black silk, framing a face of crystalline white that seemed to glow with an inner luminescence.

Dressed in fluttering white robes, she exuded an aura of dustless transcendence. Her temperament was ethereal and tranquil, difficult to capture in mere words—like a fairy from the Ninth Heaven who had accidentally wandered into the mortal dust.

Yet, today, that tranquil face was marred by unease.

She had requested an audience with Gu Changge for three full days before finally being summoned. This prolonged silence made it impossible for her to gauge his true thoughts.

In the past, every man she encountered—like Ye Chen—had looked upon her with nothing but worshipful adoration. To them, she was a goddess to be admired from afar, untouchable and sacred.

Gu Changge was the first man to treat her with such utter disregard.

She felt a rare sense of trepidation, fearing she would be turned away again.

However, her anxiety could not shake her resolve. Over the past three days, she had conferred with the other soul residing within her body. Together, they had formulated a plan to salvage the situation.

“I wonder what matter compels Holy Maiden Qingge to see me?”

In the great hall, Gu Changge sat cross-legged on the dais. He opened his eyes slowly, his voice indifferent.

His gaze was profound and cold, like a deity looking down upon the mortal coil.

He knew exactly why Su Qingge was here. But he wouldn’t make it easy for her.

If he wanted to break her will, his attitude couldn’t be too gentle.

Su Qingge’s Luck Points were tied to her identity as the heroine. If the heroine were to “willingly” submit to him—the Villain—what would happen?

Gu Changge was genuinely curious.

Moreover, compared to the stubborn Ye Chen, Su Qingge’s weakness was already in his hand. Conquering her would be a much simpler affair.

“Qingge has come to offer a formal apology to Young Lord Gu for the events of three days ago,” Su Qingge said, looking up at him.

She had wanted to do this sooner, but Gu Changge hadn’t given her the chance.

“Oh? And what fault does the Holy Maiden bear?” Gu Changge asked, his expression unchanging.

“The incident with Ye Chen began because of me, yet I failed to clarify the situation to the Young Lord. The fault lies entirely with Qingge…”

It had to be admitted: Su Qingge was intelligent. Her explanation was graceful and poised, without a hint of pettiness or evasion.

She knew many things couldn’t be hidden from Gu Changge, so she chose radical honesty. She explained how she met Ye Chen and even admitted to Ye Chen’s unrequited admiration for her.

In front of an existence like Gu Changge, the only way to demonstrate sincerity was to lay all her cards on the table.

This woman… is interesting.

Gu Changge’s face revealed a flicker of genuine intrigue.

He was slightly surprised. Ye Chen probably never imagined that the goddess he worshipped would be selling him out so thoroughly.

This kind of pragmatic intelligence… she was truly worthy of being a heroine. She was completely different from the “flower vase” beauties who were good for nothing but decoration.

She understood how to seek advantage and avoid harm. With the Sect in crisis, she knew exactly what needed to be done and wouldn’t do anything foolish.

For the Taixuan Holy Land, Gu Changge was the only lifeline. Compared to Ye Chen, offending Gu Changge was the true nightmare.

This was the meaning of the phrase: Circumstances are stronger than men.

Gu Changge couldn’t help but admire her. Purely an appreciation of her mindset, of course. He certainly wasn’t just coveting her body.

[Ding! Su Qingge’s disposition has shifted. Ye Chen’s Luck Points -40. Destiny Points +200.]

The System notification chimed.

Gu Changge narrowed his eyes.

Interesting.

It seems altering the loyalty of characters close to the Son of Providence also damages his luck.

This makes things much simpler.

“You tell me all this… for what purpose? Do you assume I harbor some interest in you?”

Gu Changge’s voice turned biting. He looked at her with a mix of coldness and mockery.

“Or perhaps… you are telling me this in hopes that I will spare Ye Chen?”

Su Qingge’s face paled. She had anticipated his suspicion, but the harshness of his words still stung.

“I dare not,” she explained hurriedly. “Qingge knows her meager appearance is unworthy of the Young Lord’s eyes. I only wish to show my sincerity, hoping you will not hold that day’s events against the Sect.”

“As for Ye Chen… I am powerless to change his fate. The Young Lord overthinks it.”

“Oh?” Gu Changge’s expression turned playful, a cruel edge to his smile. “Ye Chen is so infatuated with you that he was willing to break ties with the Taixuan Holy Land for your sake. Does this attitude of yours… do justice to his devotion?”

The words struck home. A look of pain crossed Su Qingge’s face.

“For the sake of the Sect… for my father’s life’s work… those things are no longer important.”

Her eyes dimmed.

Gu Changge remained cold and silent on the outside, but inwardly, he was laughing.

Attack the heart.

This strategy is truly wonderful.

“Young Lord Gu… there is actually one more matter.”

Seeing Gu Changge’s unmoved expression, Su Qingge gritted her teeth and spoke again. To prove her absolute submission, she decided to reveal her deepest secret.

“Qingge’s physique… is the Taiyin Xuancha Body. Apart from myself, no one else in this world knows of this.”

Taiyin Xuancha Body?

A supreme Cauldron Physique?

Gu Changge’s memories naturally contained records of this constitution. It was one of the finest cultivation resources in existence, capable of boosting a partner’s cultivation immensely.

For Su Qingge to actively reveal this secret… that was a surprise.

But he quickly understood her intent.

This secret was her ultimate weakness—a dangerous piece of leverage. By handing this leverage to him voluntarily, she was proving that she had nothing left to hide. It was an offering.

And was this not the first step of the heroine’s total submission?

[Ding! Su Qingge has displayed a heart of submission. Ye Chen’s Luck Points -40. Destiny Points +200.]

The System chimed again.

Gu Changge hadn’t expected the process of breaking Su Qingge to be this smooth.

With this, Ye Chen’s Luck Points had already plummeted to the three-hundred range.