Villain System: Stealing the Protagonist's Harem and Luck

Chapter 105: Can’t Help But Want to Laugh; What a Kind Person

In the Chaotian Pavilion, the anticipated clash between Bai Lie and Gu Changge never happened.

This disappointed many young prodigies who had been eager to witness the true depth of Gu Changge’s terror. However, Bai Lie’s decision to avoid battle was understandable. Without his fiancée’s persuasion, he might have fought, but the outcome would have been grim.

After all, among Young Supremes, even a sliver of difference in cultivation realm was magnified infinitely in combat. Bai Lie had not yet broken through to the Mid-Stage of the Conferred King Realm; fighting Gu Changge now would have been suicidal.

The banquet continued, but the atmosphere had shifted.

As the event neared its end, Bai Lie stood up. He shot Gu Changge a cold, venomous glare, then turned and left the palace without a word. His demeanor screamed, “The days are long; we will settle all debts, old and new, in the future.”

Gu Changge sipped his wine leisurely, not even bothering to lift his eyelids.

“Senior Brother Gu, please excuse me.”

Suddenly, Yin Mei stood up. She offered Gu Changge an apologetic bow, then—without waiting for his permission—hurriedly chased after Bai Lie. Her red skirt flashed like a flame as she disappeared out the door.

The guests froze, fearing Gu Changge’s wrath.

“Brother Gu,” Ye Langtian spoke up cautiously, wanting to mediate. “Bai Lie is backed by an Immemorial Imperial Clan. The previous White Tiger Emperor was said to have touched the threshold of that realm…”

He didn’t want Gu Changge to explode over a woman and start a war with the White Tigers.

“Brother Ye worries too much,” Gu Changge smiled, waving his hand dismissively. “This is Junior Sister Yin Mei’s private affair. Why would I interfere?”

He seemed genuinely unbothered.

The crowd breathed a collective sigh of relief, though inwardly they marveled at his terrifying composure. Emotions invisible, thoughts unfathomable. A true monster.

After the tension dissipated, the conversation turned to the upcoming opening of the Daootian Immortal Palace’s restricted area. Everyone sought Gu Changge’s advice, hoping to curry favor.

With Bai Lie gone, the atmosphere lightened considerably. Many prodigies took the opportunity to trample on the White Tiger Prince’s reputation, calling him “reckless,” “foolish,” and “ignorant” to please Gu Changge.

Gu Changge listened with a faint, intriguing smile that sent shivers down Ye Liuli’s spine.

Outside the Chaotian Pavilion.

Bai Lie stormed through the streets of the ancient city, his heart burning with humiliation and rage.

He desperately needed to find his sworn brother, Ye Ling, to drink and vent. If he didn’t, he felt he might explode from the murderous intent boiling inside him.

“Gu Changge… you humiliated me today. When I break through, I will trample you into the dirt and kill you!”

But deep down, Bai Lie knew the truth.

On the Daootian Immortal Palace’s turf, Gu Changge was God. Even Yin Mei, a proud Heavenly Maiden, had to bow and scrape before him.

“She has her difficulties,” Bai Lie muttered, trying to calm himself. “She is being oppressed. I can understand.”

Suddenly, footsteps approached from behind.

Bai Lie turned and froze.

Through the bustling crowd, a figure in a red dress was running toward him. She held nine fluffy snow-white fox tails in her arms, her face flushed, her expression filled with apology.

Yin Mei.

Bai Lie’s heart skipped a beat. A surge of warmth and emotion washed over him.

She chased after me.

She had risked offending Gu Changge—risked her future in the sect—just to explain things to him.

“Yin Mei…”

Bai Lie took a step forward, his hands reaching out to hold hers. This was technically their first private meeting, and his heart was pounding.

Yin Mei stopped exactly one zhang away. She took a subtle half-step back, avoiding his touch.

“I am sorry about today,” she said softly, her eyes downcast. “I didn’t consider things thoroughly. I didn’t expect Senior Brother Gu to act like that.”

Bai Lie’s hands froze in mid-air. He felt awkward but quickly dismissed it. She’s shy. It’s our first meeting.

“It’s fine,” he said earnestly. “I understand your position. Gu Changge holds the sky in the Daootian Immortal Palace with one hand. For you to stand up for me back there… I was already moved.”

“I was afraid you would misunderstand,” Yin Mei sighed, looking relieved. “I cannot leave the sect right now because of the Immortal Treasure event. But once it is over, I will return to my clan. Gu Changge won’t be able to pressure me then.”

“Good,” Bai Lie nodded vigorously. “Focus on the opportunity. Once I break through to the Mid-Stage, I will avenge today’s shame and make him regret bullying you!”

“I believe you,” Yin Mei said, her eyes shining with trust.

“But… won’t he make things hard for you now?” Bai Lie asked, worried.

“I am still a True Disciple,” Yin Mei shook her head. “He won’t go too far. I should head back now… leaving for too long would be rude.”

Bai Lie didn’t want her to go, but he nodded. Suddenly, he pulled a jade talisman shaped like a tiger from his robes.

“Take this. I will be in the city for a while. If you need me, use this talisman to find my exact location.”

Yin Mei hesitated for a second, then took it.

She turned and walked back toward the pavilion.

The moment her back was to him, the apology and tenderness vanished from her face. Her expression twisted into a cold, mocking sneer.

Break through and defeat Gu Changge?

She almost laughed out loud.

Naive fool. You wouldn’t last three moves.

She didn’t care about this arranged marriage. She didn’t care about the “honor” of the White Tiger Clan. Bai Lie was a dead man walking. He had offended the one person in this world who could not be offended.

Gu Changge didn’t kill him immediately because he wants his Origin, she surmised correctly. And now… I have the bait.

Behind her, Bai Lie watched her figure disappear, a foolish smile on his face.

“Time to find Brother Ye Ling,” he thought happily.

Later that night.

Gu Changge’s Palace.

The magnificent hall was silent, save for the soft rustle of silk.

Gu Changge lounged on his throne. One hand idly stroked a fluffy, snow-white fox tail. The other hand played with a tiger-shaped jade talisman.

“Are these his exact words?” he asked, a playful smile on his lips.

“I dare not hide anything from Master,” Yin Mei replied respectfully, kneeling beside him. “He gave me this talisman and said I could find him with it.”

“Very good,” Gu Changge chuckled. “I was wondering how to find Ye Ling’s location, and he delivered it right to my doorstep. What a kind person.”

He nodded in satisfaction.

Bai Lie was the key. He was the bridge to the Son of Providence, Ye Ling. And now, Gu Changge held the GPS tracker.

“Master,” Yin Mei hesitated, then spoke softly. “Bai Lie also mentioned he was going to meet Ye Ling to ‘catch up’ and discuss the Immortal Treasure.”

“Perfect.”

Gu Changge’s eyes gleamed.

“Your performance today was excellent. From now on, keep an eye on Bai Lie’s movements. The moment he meets Ye Ling, inform me immediately.”

“Yes, Master.”

Yin Mei bowed deeply. She didn’t dare ask what he planned to do. She knew better.

In this game, Bai Lie was the pawn, Ye Ling was the prize, and she… she was the hunter’s favorite hound. And as long as she remained useful, she would live.

After the Wan Dao Banquet ended, all the prodigies bid farewell and left the Chaotian Pavilion, returning to their respective cultivation residences or palaces.

The events of today quickly spread, attracting the attention of many forces. However, the fact that the White Tiger Clan’s young master and Gu Changge ultimately did not fight left many disappointed.

In the end, this matter was nothing more than a dispute over jealousy and face.

Bai Lie ultimately avoided the fight, and Gu Changge gave face to his junior sister, not making a move.

But from another perspective, it also showed the terrifying authority Gu Changge currently held in the Daootian Immortal Palace, with all disciples submitting and not daring to disobey.

The so-called “holding the sky with one hand” was exactly like this.

In a magnificent, grand hall.

Gu Changge stroked the snow-white, fluffy fox tail with one hand.

With the other hand, he flipped through the tiger-shaped jade talisman, his expression somewhat intrigued as he asked, “So these were his exact words?”

“I dare not hide anything from Master. These were Bai Lie’s exact words. He gave me this jade talisman, saying I could find him through it.”

Yin Mei answered respectfully, having already repeated to Gu Changge everything Bai Lie had said to her.

“Very good. I was just thinking about how to find Ye Ling’s location, and he delivered it to me himself. What a kind person.”

Gu Changge nodded, his smile playful.

From the current situation, Bai Lie was the only person connected to Ye Ling, and Gu Changge still needed him to locate Ye Ling.

Of course, aside from that, Bai Lie had other uses, such as his Gengjin Origin talent, which Gu Changge was very interested in.

Hearing Gu Changge’s self-directed words, Yin Mei was puzzled but dared not ask anything.

She didn’t even dare to speculate or dig deeper; some things were better not known too well.

She understood clearly.

As long as she never harbored thoughts of betraying Gu Changge, he would not kill her.

Her alive self was far more useful than her dead self.

“Your performance today was quite good. From now on, keep an eye on Bai Lie’s movements. If he makes contact with that man named Ye Ling, inform me immediately,” Gu Changge instructed.

“Thank you for your praise, Master. Yin Mei will definitely handle this matter well,” Yin Mei quickly replied.

As for who Ye Ling was, she had already learned from Ye Langtian’s words during the banquet.

With her status as the Heavenly Maiden of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, her network spanned everywhere. Finding out a person’s whereabouts was not difficult.