Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate Chapter 140: Avoiding the Fate of Common Villains

The mont Jiang Chen first laid eyes on Xie Xiaojing, he was imdiately struck by her exceptional beauty.

Xie Xiaojing, slightly older than Ji Ruxue, was of a more petite build. Her unruly, curly chestnut hair tumbled down to her waist in a wild cascade. Her eyes, a pair of amber jewels, sparkled with a playful mischief, ensnaring the attention of anyone who dared et her gaze. Her vivacious, delicate figure radiated a charm that was impossible to ignore.

And when standing next to the stunning Ji Ruxue, Xie Xiaojing lost no ground in terms of allure. This alone was a testant to her breathtaking presence.

With this impression, before even viewing Xie Xiaojing’s information panel, Jiang Chen already assud she was a new heroine in Fang Yuan’s storyline.

However, when he finally activated his Villain Eye to learn more about her, he was taken aback to discover his assumption was incorrect. Contrary to his initial guess, Xie Xiaojing was not a full-fledged Heroine but a Quasi-Heroine—the first he had encountered since his transmigration into this world.

In Jiang Chen’s understanding, if the Heroine was the primary female lead, destined by Heavenly Fate to align with the protagonist, then the Quasi-Heroine represented an alternative female lead—an optional choice, potentially a mber of the protagonist’s harem, influenced by his moral values, decisions, and actions.

Naturally, various types of quasi-heroines sprang to Jiang Chen’s mind, and Xie Xiaojing, true to her status, was definitely among them.

’Seeing how this beauty is infatuated with the villain,’ Jiang Chen mused with detachnt, as if he were an outsider to the drama. ’Is Heavenly Fate trying to bolster Fang Yuan’s confidence, which has been shattered over the past two years, by letting him triumphantly claim the woman of his enemy?’

He could already foresee the unfolding events if the story adhered to its original trajectory. The foolish villain, already captivated by the charms of the main heroine—a woman who was never destined to be his—would overlook the devoted girl by his side, the one who had already given him her heart.

This oversight would provide the perfect opportunity for the protagonist to make his move, beginning to poach from his pond while he remained blissfully unaware...

’Well, I have bad news for you, Heavenly Fate,’ Jiang Chen thought with a hint of disdain.

’You tried to make the unwitting wingman for your chosen one, but in the end, you’ve beco my wingman instead.’ Compared to the other three heroines—Ji Ruxue, Shangguan Ning, and Nangong Wan—Xie Xiaojing’s circumstances made it much easier for him to fully capture her heart and present her with the nuptial ring.

Yet, Jiang Chen knew this was a matter to be addressed later. For now, it was Ji Ruxue who required his attention.

’From the looks of it,’ Jiang Chen noted internally, ’the two have only just t and haven’t yet had the chance for an in-depth discussion.’ Feeling fortunate to have arrived just in ti, a slight crease nonetheless ford between his brows. He noticed Xie Xiaojing gearing up to speak and pondered what he could possibly do to prevent it.

Furthermore, with Ji Mingxiu standing by his side, it wasn’t his place to interrupt the interaction between the two young won prematurely.

However, in the next mont, a spark of inspiration ignited in Jiang Chen’s eyes as he realized, ’Xie Xiaojing is already infatuated with ; all I need to do is make my presence known...’ With this realization, a slow, knowing smile crept across his lips.

Turning towards Ji Mingxiu, who stood beside him, Jiang Chen asked with feigned curiosity, "Master, is this where Miss Ruxue resides?" He made sure that his voice, while not loud, carried perfectly to anyone at the Heavenly Origin realm!

"Yes, that’s right, this is my daughter’s sanctuary," Ji Mingxiu, oblivious to his disciple’s subtle maneuver, responded warmly. He confird Jiang Chen’s query and then, with a hint of strategic forethought, added, "I ca to accompany her; later, I’ll guide both of you together."

"Mm-hmm," Jiang Chen bead, nodding in affirmation, pleased with how things were unfolding.

Simultaneously, at the sound of Jiang Chen’s voice, Xie Xiaojing’s attention instantly shifted. She exclaid in surprise, "Eh! The Holy Lord and Senior Brother Jiang Chen are here!" Her expression was a blend of reverence and delight, with the forr directed towards Ji Mingxiu and the latter towards Jiang Chen.

"Hmm! My father and Jiang Chen are here?!" Ji Ruxue, who hadn’t been actively using her divine sense, only then picked up on their presence. Still, the ntion of her father, Ji Mingxiu, made her pout.

At this mont, Ji Mingxiu, with Jiang Chen in tow, arrived at the courtyard where Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing were about to begin their conversation.

Xie Xiaojing quickly stood up and respectfully greeted Ji Mingxiu, saying, "I pay my respects to the Holy Lord!" She then turned to Jiang Chen with admiration twinkling in her eyes and murmured shyly, "Greetings... Senior Brother Jiang Chen!"

Jiang Chen responded with a nod and a warm smile, further endearing himself to the already smitten Xie Xiaojing.

Ji Mingxiu, quite used to Xie Xiaojing’s presence inside his daughter’s dwelling, laughed heartily and teased, "Haha, what, already here to tell your Sister Ruxue about today’s happenings?"

Caught off guard, Xie Xiaojing hesitated and lowered her head, a blush tinting her cheeks as she grappled with embarrassnt. Suddenly unsure of herself, she felt a wave of panic. Her mind raced with worry over how her Senior Brother Jiang Chen might perceive her—fearing he might think her a gossip.

However, when she stole a glance at Jiang Chen and saw his warm smile still directed at her, relief washed over Xie Xiaojing. Reassured, her insecurities faded away, and she quickly returned to her cheerful self.

With a playful air, she took Ji Ruxue’s arm in a friendly gesture and declared in mock seriousness, "Of course, as the number one informant of the Holy Maiden, how can I not hurry over to keep her up to date?"

Accustod to Xie Xiaojing’s lively spirit, Ji Mingxiu chuckled in response, playing along, "Haha, is that so? Then my daughter is truly fortunate to have such a diligent informant." At the sa ti, he cast a fleeting glance at the trio of youngsters, feeling a sense of relief.

Xie Xiaojing’s tily arrival was indeed a stroke of luck.

Ji Mingxiu had been slightly worried about potential awkwardness that could arise between Jiang Chen and Ji Ruxue if they were left alone. However, with Xie Xiaojing’s bubbly presence, he knew the atmosphere would naturally beco more cheerful and engaging.

Just then, Ji Ruxue, visibly irritated with Ji Mingxiu, couldn’t hold back her annoyance and blurted out, "Father, what brings you here?"

"I ca to..." Ji Mingxiu started, his usual gentle smile still in place. But then, his eyes widened slightly as he quickly changed tack, "Oh, I suddenly recalled an errand! Carry on with your conversation. I will rejoin you shortly." With those words, he swiftly turned on his heel and made his exit.

It was evident that Ji Mingiu was tactfully creating an environnt for the younger generation to interact freely.

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but admire the move. ’Such a thoughtful guy,’ he thought to himself, silently giving Ji Mingxiu the thumbs up.

At the sa ti, Ji Ruxue saw right through her father’s obvious ploy. She snorted softly to herself, ’Hmph, as if he just rembered so urgent errand. He clearly brought Jiang Chen here on purpose.’ She then looked away from Jiang Chen, her thoughts veiled behind a cool exterior.

At this, Jiang Chen felt a pang of helplessness stir within him. Ji Ruxue was pivotal in his strategy to diminish Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value, and winning her over was essential.

But now, with the ddling hands of Heavenly Fate at play, the task of gaining her favor had beco increasingly challenging, especially as she seed to be losing even the slight curiosity she once held toward him.

In this kind of scenario, any other villain would doggedly pursue her, blind to the potential consequences, only serving to deepen Ji Ruxue’s annoyance and inadvertently play into Fang Yuan’s hands.

Such a reckless pursuit would probably cause such villain to illogically channel his frustrations towards Fang Yuan, igniting conflict after conflict. Inevitably, he would end up consistently outmaneuvered by Fang Yuan, paving the way to his own ruin...

Aware of this pitfall, Jiang Chen adjusted his strategy. He realized that rushing wouldn’t yield the results he desired. Thus, he decided to take his ti, understanding that patience could be more fruitful.