Villain System: Stealing the Protagonist's Harem and Luck

Chapter 98: Afraid You’d Give Her a Hard Time; Finally Seeing Results

Regarding the Grand Elder’s scorn, Gu Changge could only click his tongue. The old man spoke as if Gu Changge were desperate to become his disciple.

In this world, cultivators avoided “Demonic Nature” like the plague. It was a stain on the soul, a mark of inherent evil. For Gu Changge, this nature wasn’t just an aura—it was the ruthless pragmatism that bled into every action he took.

This reality deeply disappointed the Grand Elder. He had seen through Gu Changge immediately: the boy had come to the Daootian Immortal Palace solely to seize the position of Successor.

The reason was obvious. Certain restricted areas deep within the sect were accessible only to the Successor or the Elders. Hidden there were secrets that even ancient existences coveted.

Gu Changge wanted in. And the Immortal Gu Family behind him likely had their own designs on the Palace.

From the moment he joined, his motives were impure.

He dug out his cousin’s Dao Bone. He acted like a tyrant within the sect. He showed zero respect for the Elders. The Grand Elder, a man of rigid principles, would have expelled Gu Changge long ago if not for the sect’s rules protecting True Disciples.

“Xianer’s talent is peerless, a Nirvana Young Supreme. I will naturally teach her with all my heart,” the Grand Elder said, his voice dripping with disdain. “But you? Running here to pretend to be a good person? Who are you trying to fool?”

He had lived for countless eras. He had seen through more schemes than Gu Changge had breath in his body.

Gu Changge remained unfazed. He offered a relaxed, almost pitying smile.

“Pretending to be a good person? Grand Elder, your prejudice against me runs deep. I genuinely hope Xianer surpasses me one day. How is wanting the best for my sister ‘pretending’?”

He didn’t even bother with the honorific ‘Junior’ anymore. The old man wouldn’t dare strike him down here anyway.

“You have a good heart?” The Grand Elder scoffed. “If you had a heart, why did you dig out her bone to conceal your demonic nature back then?”

He refused to let the past go. For any other junior, he might have been lenient. But for Gu Changge, he had zero tolerance.

“Why cling to the past, Grand Elder?” Gu Changge shook his head, his expression turning solemn, as if hinting at a heavy, unspeakable burden. “Hasn’t Xianer already grown a new bone?”

Standing behind him, Gu Xianer blinked in confusion.

He hopes I surpass him?

Is he lying? Or is he serious?

And how does he know about my new bone?

The more she observed him, the more the events of the past felt… wrong. Gu Changge had every chance to kill her since she arrived, yet he hadn’t. His actions were too anomalous.

But she couldn’t ask. The wall of hatred between them was too thick to be dismantled by a few confusing gestures.

“This is a grudge between you and Xianer. I have no interest in mediating,” the Grand Elder said, his face darkening. “If you have nothing else to say, leave. Now.”

Gu Changge didn’t budge. He smoothed his robes and smiled.

“Since Xianer has become your disciple, as her brother, I naturally had to come and see. But my main concern…” He paused, his eyes narrowing slightly. “I worry that because of your distaste for me, you might take it out on her.”

“I worry you might give her a hard time. That you won’t teach her diligently. That you’ll be overly harsh on her simply because she shares my blood.”

It was a blatant, calculated insult.

I know you hate me. Don’t take it out on the girl.

Gu Changge knew the Grand Elder was a man of integrity who would never do such a thing. That was exactly why he said it. To disgust him. To enrage him.

And to show Gu Xianer: Look. I am willing to offend the most powerful man in the sect just to ensure you aren’t mistreated.

BOOM!

The sky above the peak instantly turned black. Wind and clouds churned violently, and thunder roared like the wrath of heaven. The Grand Elder’s aura erupted, terrifying and suffocating.

Disciples across the sect fell to their knees, their legs turning to jelly.

“That’s the Supreme Peak! The Grand Elder is furious!”

“What happened? Who dared to anger him?”

Even the other Elders trembled. Flowing Water Palace Masters, Iron-Clad Grand Elder. It wasn’t just a saying. His cultivation was a horror they couldn’t comprehend.

“Gu Changge… hold your tongue!”

Gu Xianer, standing on the cliff’s edge, panicked. She hurriedly shouted, “My Master is a man of honor! How could he do such a thing?”

She was stunned. She never expected Gu Changge to go this far. He had completely offended the Grand Elder—a move that was suicidal for any disciple, even a True Disciple.

“Good. Good. Good.”

The Grand Elder laughed, though his eyes were cold as ice.

“In all my years, you are the first junior to dare speak to me like this. You are trying to disgust me. And I must admit, you succeeded.”

He stared at Gu Changge, his voice booming like thunder.

“Since you have questioned my integrity, I will prove you wrong. I will teach Xianer with everything I have! I will train her until she can suppress you with ease!”

“If she fails to defeat you, I will resign as Grand Elder! Hell, I’ll even make you the Successor myself!”

Gu Changge blinked. That was… more than he expected.

An unexpected harvest.

On the surface, however, he maintained his nonchalant smile.

“Since the Grand Elder has sworn such a vow, I am relieved. I look forward to that day.”

He bowed slightly, his movements elegant and unhurried.

“I will not disturb you further. Farewell.”

He glanced at Gu Xianer one last time—a look of lingering concern—before transforming into a divine rainbow and departing.

He came with the wind, and left with the wind.

Offending the Grand Elder? Did he care?

Ding!

A system notification rang in his mind.

[Providence Daughter Gu Xianer’s killing intent has wavered.] [Luck Points +800] [Destiny Points +4,000]

Finally. Some real progress.

On the peak, the wind howled. The atmosphere was heavy.

Gu Xianer stood with her head bowed, silent. Her mind was a mess.

She wasn’t stupid. She knew Gu Changge had intentionally provoked the Grand Elder to force him into a corner—to ensure he would dedicate 100% of his effort to training her.

But why?

If I become stronger, isn’t that bad for him? Why would he do something that harms himself?

Is he trying to make up for the past?

Or is this another layer of his twisted game?

She couldn’t figure him out. He was a labyrinth with no exit.

Finally, the Grand Elder sighed, the storm in the sky dissipating. He looked at Gu Xianer with complex eyes.

“I never thought I would be outmaneuvered by a junior. Gu Changge… for him to reach this height, it is not without reason.”

“In the future, among the titans who rule this world, he will surely have a seat.”

If these words spread, the world would shake. The Grand Elder never praised anyone.

Gu Xianer remained silent. She didn’t know what to say.

“Don’t worry, Xianer,” the Grand Elder said, misinterpreting her silence. “Since I made the vow, I will keep it. That brat truly infuriated me… his Demonic Nature runs deeper than I thought.”

“Master,” Gu Xianer asked suddenly, her voice hesitant. “Why do you think… why would he want to conceal his Demonic Nature? Could there be something hidden behind it?”

It was a question that had been gnawing at her.

“Those born with a Demonic Nature suffer from various causes—an Innate Demon Soul, Congenital Demonic Qi… I do not know the specifics,” the Grand Elder replied. “But it is clearly a secret he guards with his life. If you want the truth, you will have to ask him yourself.”

“I understand,” Gu Xianer nodded slowly.

“The influence of the Demonic Nature is deep,” the Grand Elder sighed, shaking his head. “His actions are twisted by it. If not for that cursed nature… what a disciple he would have made.”

Gu Changge’s Palace.

Back in his domain, Gu Changge put the Grand Elder out of his mind.

He had planted enough seeds in Gu Xianer’s head. Given her intelligence, she would start “filling in the blanks” herself. She would investigate the “Truth of That Year,” and he had already prepared the narrative she would find.

For now, he could shelve her.

“The Immortal Road needs to be put on the agenda,” Gu Changge murmured, his eyes narrowing.

According to the original plot, the Immortal Road hidden deep within the Daootian Immortal Palace was about to emerge. Inside lay a Supreme Fated Chance—the very thing he had joined the sect to steal.

“It’s time to fuse the World Seed,” he thought. “Combined with my Void Talent, I should be able to sneak in unnoticed while the rest of the sect is distracted.”

He opened his system interface and located the three [Broken World Seeds].

Just as he was planning his heist…

Outside the Daootian Immortal Palace.

A black-gold phoenix carriage, pulled by nine ferocious beasts resembling divine phoenixes, tore through the clouds of Immeasurable Heaven.

Inside sat a woman of breathtaking beauty. She wore simple, elegant gauze robes, her hair styled in a green conch bun. Her brows were like willow leaves, and her phoenix eyes were deep pools of calm intelligence.

Yue Mingkong.

She rubbed her temples, exhaustion evident in her posture.

“My good husband… dealing with you is truly difficult.”