Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate Chapter 20: Faking a Chance Meeting

In a courtyard not far from the inn, Jiang Chen observed everything unfolding inside the Vast Spirit House.

He pondered silently, ’What should be my next move? Lin Feng will undoubtedly be at the trade fair hosted by the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce. He’ll be there with Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi.’

’At this trade fair, he is likely to showcase his skills and gain substantial benefits. I must prepare beforehand and sabotage his plans!’ Jiang Chen mused determinedly, and imdiately retrieved his transmission jade token to send a ssage to Jiang Xingtai, further tightening the restrictions on the cultivators of the Jiang Clan and their affiliated clans.

By doing this, he intended to stop them from being unwitting pawns for Lin Feng, who might take advantage of the situation.

Imdiately afterward, with a swift stride, his figure blurred into an afterimage and disappeared. Jiang Chen quickly reached the largest square in Autumn Glory City in no ti.

This vast square was surrounded by the city’s most bustling market. The Jiang Clan owned a quarter share of this market, overseeing various sectors. Their trade included pills, spiritual plants, and other related items.

However, the quality of their products was generally average, offering only standard grades. In all of Autumn Glory City, there were no pills comparable to the Clearing Mind Awakening Spirit Pill.

For Jiang Chen, as a cultivator at the Late-stage of the Spiritual Awakening realm, Autumn Glory City offered no cultivation resources that could imdiately impact his cultivation progress. However, the arrival of the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce this ti presented a valuable opportunity for him.

At that mont, Jiang Chen walked leisurely along the road. His Late-stage Spiritual Awakening realm cultivation base was hidden by the Moondust Ring, making him appear as if he were rely at the Early-stage of the Spiritual Awakening realm.

However, he did not disguise his appearance, and many people still recognized him.

"Young Master Jiang Chen!" exclaid one passerby in surprise.

"You’ve returned from the Starry Abyss Sect! That’s wonderful!" another added enthusiastically.

"Young Master Jiang, I just acquired a high-quality copper essence. If you’re interested, please feel free to take it!" a rchant offered eagerly.

"..."

Eager faces surrounded Jiang Chen, but they dared not approach too closely due to his aloof expression.

They all ca bearing gifts: so with spiritual plants, others with mineral materials, a few brandishing weapons, and so even presented beautiful won. The variety was chaotic.

Usually, gift-giving was a more subtle affair, but who could bla them? Jiang Chen seldom returned, and their opportunities to present gifts were rare.

Jiang Chen ignored the obsequious gestures of these individuals. Instead, he was engrossed in using his Villain Eye, diligently scanning everyone within his divine sense’s range. To foresee Lin Feng’s imminent plot, he needed to identify the ’battlefield’.

The Villain Eye, capable of detecting supporting characters, allowed Jiang Chen to pinpoint potential targets that Lin Feng might impress or befriend. Yet, as he strolled, the Villain Eye gave no indications, revealing only ordinary passersby in his surroundings.

Suddenly, a ssage arrived through Jiang Chen’s transmission jade token. It inford him that Lin Feng, along with Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi, had already left the Vast Spirit House.

’They’ve already set off? I must hurry!’ Jiang Chen thought, furrowing his eyebrows slightly. Paying no mind to the astonished onlookers, he burst into a sprint. As he raced through the streets, he continued to use the Villain Eye, scanning everyone within the range of his divine sense.

Jiang Chen was not moving aimlessly; instead, he was purposefully heading towards the encampnt of the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce in the square.

Soon, a white three-story building ca into view. This structure was the signature presence of the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce. It was usually kept in a spacious storage artifact and only assembled when they visited a cultivator city.

Surrounding the building were several carriages resembling transport vehicles. These carriages were used to carry items that could not be stored in a storage artifact, like demonic beast cubs, demonic beast eggs, and other living creatures.

At this mont, the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce was bustling with preparations for the upcoming trade fair. The scene was a hive of activity, with people constantly coming and going.

"Jiang Chen from the Jiang Clan has co to see the president of the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce." Jiang Chen stepped forward, announced his identity, and expressed his purpose for visiting.

Staff mbers were stationed in front of the building to welco guests. A woman, perceiving Jiang Chen’s aura indicative of the Spiritual Awakening realm, responded with a respectful bow. "Please wait a mont!" she said courteously, before hurrying off to convey his arrival.

However, the sa woman soon reappeared, her face etched with an apologetic expression. "I’m sorry, Young Master Jiang!" she said regretfully. "The president is feeling unwell this morning and is unable to et with you for now. He can only have his steward et with you in his place."

"The president said that once he feels better, he will personally visit the Jiang Clan to pay his respects to you," she continued with a tone of assurance.

"Feeling unwell?" Jiang Chen queried, a hint of skepticism in his voice.

"Since that is the case, please have your president take good care and rest. I will take my leave first," he responded politely, then turned and departed.

Although Jiang Chen did not et the president of the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce, he had essentially deduced that the president was a supporting character. This character was similar to his cousin, Jiang Yuqian, but with a more significant role.

How could a protagonist, following the path of the Divine Physician, focus on treating only one supporting character?

Since he couldn’t et the president of the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce, Jiang Chen understood that forcing his way in was not an option. Given the esteed status of the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce, they undoubtedly possessed a formidable background.

Just then, Jiang Chen’s transmission jade token buzzed with news that Lin Feng and his company had arrived at the square.

’I must ’coincidentally’ encounter them. I cannot let Lin Feng hog all the glory and act superior,’ Jiang Chen mused, a cunning glint in his eyes. With this thought, he swiftly made his way towards Lin Feng’s group.

On his way there, aware that the trade fair was about to start, Jiang Chen noticed an increasing number of cultivators gathering. Street vendors also began to set up their stalls one after another along the route.

As he observed the street vendors around him, Jiang Chen’s eyes sparkled and a smile ford on his lips. ’Street vendors... This atmosphere, yes, it’s familiar. It’s the style of the usual routine!’ he thought with a hint of amusent.

One classic trope in novels is the familiar scene where the protagonist discovers hidden treasures at a roadside stall. These treasures usually bring significant benefits, while the unsuspecting vendor believes he has struck gold, unaware of the item’s true worth.

Alternatively, a confident protagonist might reveal the real value of the treasure, astonishing onlookers and feeling quite pleased with himself. However, this revelation often leads to the vendor, realizing the item’s true worth, refusing to sell it, setting the stage for the next turn in the plot...

Jiang Chen extended his divine sense, thoroughly scanning his surroundings. However, perhaps due to the limited number of roadside stalls at the mont, he didn’t detect anything out of the ordinary, nor did he encounter any supporting characters.

Suddenly, three familiar figures ca into view: Lin Feng, Qiu Liaoxi, and Ning Xian. Qiu Liaoxi was walking in the center, with Lin Feng and Ning Xian on either side of her.

As Jiang Chen caught sight of Lin Feng’s group, they, in turn, noticed him.

Upon seeing Jiang Chen, Lin Feng’s heart skipped a beat, and a feeling of irritation gradually welled up within him. ’It’s Jiang Chen! He actually ca to the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce’s trade fair?’

’Damn it, why do we keep running into him everywhere!?’ Lin Feng thought with growing frustration. Regrettably, he couldn’t show his irritation too openly and felt quite stifled.

At this mont, Jiang Chen approached the three with a smile on his face and greeted them cheerfully, "Alchemist, Miss Ning, and Lin Feng! I didn’t expect to run into you all here, what a coincidence."

"Yeah, Young Master Jiang, what a coincidence," Qiu Liaoxi responded, nodding with a polite smile.

No one questioned Jiang Chen’s presence. This trade fair, jointly organized by the White Mountain Chamber of Comrce, the Zhou Clan, the Jiang Clan, and other forces, was a significant event in Autumn Glory City. It was only natural for anyone aware of it to attend.

Thus, Jiang Chen’s appearance here was not out of the ordinary.

"Young Master Jiang Chen, are you here alone?" Ning Xian inquired.

"Yeah, I just ca alone to take a look around and see what’s new," Jiang Chen replied casually. "Since we’ve run into each other here, why don’t we walk around together?"

Before the trio could respond, Jiang Chen walked over to Lin Feng and, pointing ahead, suggested, "Let’s go, let’s go take a look that way."

Lin Feng was about to decline, but Jiang Chen had already seamlessly integrated himself into their group before he could speak. Now, it was difficult for him to refuse.

After all, in the eyes of Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi, Jiang Chen was not only a friend but also soone who had assisted them in the past.

anwhile, Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi were mildly surprised to see Jiang Chen join so directly. However, upon observing Jiang Chen standing alongside Lin Feng, a realization dawned on both of them.

Over the past few days, Lin Feng had fully recovered his cultivation base, returning to his previous peak in the Middle-stage of the Soul Refining realm, and had even slightly surpassed it.

Jiang Chen, witnessing this scene, was undoubtedly taken aback.

From the perspective of Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi, Jiang Chen had always shown admiration for Lin Feng. Seeing Lin Feng’s recent advancent, they assud that Jiang Chen was once again intent on winning Lin Feng’s allegiance.

Unfortunately, they were oblivious to the fact that Jiang Chen had long been aware of his true feelings towards Lin Feng. Furthermore, the so-called ’admiration’ was rely a facade, a clever ruse crafted by Jiang Chen.

Every action he had taken was driven by a single, unwavering purpose: to eliminate Lin Feng!