Villain System: Stealing the Protagonist's Harem and Luck

Chapter 54: Unorthodox Methods Are Plentiful; Feeling Extremely Humiliated

“We beg for mercy, My Lord! We were blind and failed to recognize Mount Tai!”

“Please, spare us! We didn’t mean to offend!”

The creatures from the Immemorial Sacred Mountains knelt in the dirt, their faces drained of color. They trembled like prey before a natural predator.

Where was the arrogance they had flaunted upon arrival? Where was the domineering attitude? Gone.

The Lin Family watched from the sidelines, a dark thrill of satisfaction running through their veins.

No matter how impressive your background, in front of Young Master Gu, everyone ends up on their knees.

“Why is it like this…?”

Ye Liuli’s face was pale, her knuckles white as she gripped the hilt of her sword.

She wasn’t stupid. In fact, she was sharper than most of her peers. From Aunt Xue’s deferential attitude, she understood the grim reality.

Gu Changge’s status was equal to—if not higher than—hers.

Yes, she had the Immemorial Immortal Ye Clan behind her. But Gu Changge was the only son of the Immortal Gu Family Head. While her father doted on her, she wasn’t his only child. Gu Changge, however, was the heir apparent, destined to rule the Gu Family.

The gap in their future potential was an abyss she couldn’t cross.

Despair clawed at her heart. Why did Brother Ye Chen offend such a terrifying enemy?

She had thought her background would be enough to sweep away any obstacle. Now, she realized how naive that was.

“Miss,” Aunt Xue whispered urgently, “this is a misunderstanding. Apologize to Young Master Gu quickly.”

“With his status, why would he care about an ant like Ye Chen? You’ve misjudged the situation.”

In Aunt Xue’s eyes, building a relationship with Gu Changge was paramount. Why was the Young Miss being so foolish? She regretted not killing Ye Chen herself—that boy was a curse.

“Aunt Xue! Stop!” Ye Liuli snapped, her voice trembling with stubbornness. “I will not apologize! He is the one who hunted Brother Ye Chen like a dog, forcing him to flee across the world!”

“I will never bow to him!”

Her defiance did not escape Gu Changge’s notice.

His face remained impassive, but internally, he sneered.

Still just a little girl.

But she is the Little Princess of the Immemorial Ye Clan…

Gu Changge saw an opportunity. Ye Liuli was Ye Chen’s childhood sweetheart, his “white moonlight.” She was his greatest weakness.

And the Ye Clan possessed the bloodline of Immortals.

A dark, playful thought curled in Gu Changge’s mind. He was the inheritor of the Forbidden Demonic Arts. He possessed a Devil Heart. He had no shortage of unorthodox methods.

Controlling a naive girl like Ye Liuli would be child’s play.

His expression cooled, and impatience seeped into his voice.

“So, you refuse to explain your purpose? If you do not give me a satisfactory answer today… even the Immemorial Ye Clan will not save you.”

“Elder Ming.”

“Young Master, this Old Servant is here!”

Hum!

The void distorted, and Elder Ming materialized. A cold smile played on his lips as he released his full pressure.

The terrifying weight crashed down on the courtyard, suffocating everyone present. Ye Liuli felt as if an invisible mountain had been placed on her chest.

This was the “old servant” she had dismissed? He was a monster!

“Young Master Gu, please quell your anger!”

Aunt Xue’s face changed. She stepped forward, releasing her own aura to shield Ye Liuli.

But her heart sank. Elder Ming felt stronger than her. Even suppressed to the Void God Realm, his foundation was deeper. In a prolonged fight, she would lose.

She could escape with Ye Liuli, but that would mean offending Gu Changge completely—a nightmare scenario.

Gu Changge ignored Aunt Xue entirely. He didn’t even glance at her.

“Not speaking?”

He looked down at the kneeling creatures from the Sacred Mountains.

“Elder Ming. For every breath they remain silent… kill one.”

“Understood!”

The creatures screamed in terror.

“Miss! Save us! We don’t want to die!”

“My Lord! Mercy!”

“You… you are despicable!” Ye Liuli shouted, her body shaking with rage and fear. She hadn’t expected him to use hostages to force her submission.

Gu Changge didn’t look at her.

Instead, Su Qingge gracefully offered him a cup of tea. “Young Master, your tea.”

Gu Changge gave her an approving nod. Smart girl.

“Miss!” Aunt Xue begged, her voice frantic. “Just apologize! Think about it! If Young Master Gu really wanted Ye Chen dead, could Ye Chen have escaped? With such a powerful servant, capturing him would have been effortless!”

“It must be a misunderstanding!”

“You are a Princess of the Ye Clan, he is the Young Master of the Gu Family. If you apologize, he won’t make things difficult for you!”

“A man like him cannot be a good person…” Ye Liuli gritted her teeth, staring at Gu Changge with hatred strong enough to burn bone.

“One breath has passed,” Gu Changge said casually, blowing on his tea.

“Yes, Young Master.”

Elder Ming struck.

SPLAT!

A palm made of spiritual energy descended. A young creature with scales on his forehead exploded into a red mist.

“AHHH!”

The remaining creatures shrieked, their minds breaking.

“Miss! Save us!”

“We came here for you! How can you ignore us?!”

Resentment bloomed in their eyes. Ye Liuli could save them with a single sentence, yet she refused. Were their lives worth less than her pride?

Gu Changge watched the scene with indifferent eyes, sipping his tea.

Ye Liuli trembled. She looked at the blood, then at Gu Changge’s unbothered face. She felt trapped.

She couldn’t ask Aunt Xue to fight; her guardian was clearly on Gu Changge’s side now.

Humiliation burned in her throat like bile.

She lowered her head, tears stinging her eyes.

“Today’s events… were Liuli’s fault. I apologize…”

“I hope… Young Master Gu can forgive me…”