Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate Chapter 226: Sharing his Past

With these considerations in mind, Jiang Chen quickly decided on a pill from the System Mall—the Jade Thunder Vigor Infusion Pill. He chose the middle-grade version, which offered a good balance of efficiency and cost, priced at 96,000 points for three pills. Although there were so possible side effects, they weren’t nearly as severe or life-threatening as the ones from the lower-grade version.

Jiang Chen knew that in a life-or-death situation, Li Shang, Han Xu, and Liu i wouldn’t worry much about side effects.

’System! Exchange three middle-grade Jade Thunder Vigor Infusion Pills!’ Jiang Chen ordered in his mind.

[Ding! You have spent 96,000 Villain Value points and successfully redeed three middle-grade Jade Thunder Vigor Infusion Pills!]

The System confird his purchase.

"Master," Jiang Chen said, taking out the three pills, "these pills were given to by the two seniors. With the challenges we’re about to face, it would be best if you kept them." He handed the pills to Ji Mingxiu. "We only have three, so take one and share the other two among the four Supre Elders."

Ji Mingxiu’s eyes widened in astonishnt. "Are these... Dao Palace-rank pills? Such incredible power!" He looked at the pills with reverence, a slight tremor running through him as realization dawned. "These can provide a temporary boost in combat strength!"

On the Immortal Martial Continent, alchemists who could make Dao Palace-rank pills were extrely rare—so few that they could be counted on one hand. Even those alchemists could only make basic pills for cultivation or recovery, with just a few types in their skill set. No other varieties were known.

A Dao Palace-rank pill that could temporarily enhance combat power was an extrely rare treasure on the Immortal Martial Continent!

"That’s right!" Jiang Chen confird. He then warned, "Master, please be very careful. If you find you can’t gain the upper hand or control the situation, retreat right away. Your safety is more important than anything else."

"Understood!" Ji Mingxiu replied, his eyes filled with determination. He nodded as he took the pills from Jiang Chen. "With these three pills, we have a better chance against any serious threat."

Holding the pills, Ji Mingxiu was deeply moved. This confird for him that trusting Jiang Chen had been the right decision.

Jiang Chen had handed over three valuable Dao Palace-rank pills without hesitation. His loyalty and sense of honor were truly admirable.

"I need to take my leave now," Jiang Chen said with a slight smile, offering a polite farewell.

Ji Mingxiu didn’t try to stop him. Given the urgency of the situation, there was no ti for small talk.

As soon as Jiang Chen left, Ji Mingxiu quickly gathered Mo Yu and the other Supre Elders. He told them about his conversation with Jiang Chen and distributed the pills. Mo Yu, Li Shang, Han Xu and Liu i were filled with a mix of astonishnt and excitent, their admiration for Jiang Chen growing even stronger.

After receiving their portions, the group began discussing the details of their plan and making preparations.

For instance, Ji Mingxiu, Li Shang, Han Xu, and Liu i each extracted a strand of power from the Purple Heaven Immortal Martial Sword. This process did not weaken the sword; rather, it allowed them to prepare a powerful sword technique to use when the ti ca.

This strategy would give them with an extra edge—one that might very well turn the tide in their favor.

...

Leaving Ji Mingxiu’s residence, Jiang Chen headed straight to Ji Ruxue’s mansion. When he arrived, he saw Ji Ruxue walking alone in the courtyard, looking lost in thought.

"Ruxue, where’s Xiaojing?" Jiang Chen broke the peaceful silence, his eyes scanning the serene surroundings. As he approached, he made sure to block the Void Tribulation Soulring from sharing his senses.

Ji Ruxue turned to face him, a flicker of happiness lighting up her eyes when she saw Jiang Chen. "She’s at the thod Transmission Hall. She’ll be back soon," she said.

Just as she was about to continue the conversation, an idea ca to her mind. Since Jiang Chen ntioned Xie Xiaojing, it seed like a good ti to bring up her best friend’s feelings for him. But Jiang Chen seed to guess her intention and interrupted playfully.

"Ruxue, relax. I already know about Xiaojing’s feelings for ," he said with a calm smile. Then, with a teasing tone, he added, "You seem pretty eager to match with soone else, don’t you?"

A faint blush appeared on Ji Ruxue’s cheeks as she realized her intentions weren’t as subtle as she thought. "I just want Xiaojing to feel the sa happiness I’ve found," she admitted, her voice filled with genuine care, though tinged with slight embarrassnt.

Seeing her sincerity, a teasing smile crossed Jiang Chen’s lips. Suddenly, an idea ca to him. Without hesitation, he reached into his Eternal Vows Binding Ring and took out a beautifully crafted nuptial ring, engraved with Ji Ruxue’s na.

Taking her hand gently, he slipped the ring onto her finger, his eyes filled with affection. "Ruxue, I’ve been wanting to give you this for a while. This ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry—it’s a symbol of our bond," he said softly, his voice filled with emotion. "No matter what challenges co our way, rember, we’ll face them together, always."

Ji Ruxue looked at the ring in quiet amazent, overwheld with happiness. At the sa ti, with his usual subtlety, Jiang Chen commanded the Eternal Vows Binding Ring to keep Xie Xiaojing’s ring hidden from Ji Ruxue’s sight—for now.

As they shared a tender mont, the peaceful quiet of the courtyard was interrupted by Xie Xiaojing’s tily arrival. "Jiang Chen, you’re here!" Xie Xiaojing’s face lit up with joy when she saw him. Knowing about his recent confrontation, her relief was clear when she saw he was unhard.

Ji Ruxue, noticing the warmth between them, smiled and tactfully stepped back, giving them space. Her graceful retreat reminded Jiang Chen of a seasoned queen, skillfully keeping peace within her circle.

Jiang Chen chuckled inwardly, appreciating the thought. It was a fitting comparison, showing Ji Ruxue’s ability to maintain harmony in the ’harem’. Adapting to the mont, Jiang Chen invited Xie Xiaojing to join him in the pavilion.

They chatted casually for a while, the conversation flowing smoothly until Jiang Chen sensed it was the right ti to call Ji Ruxue back. With both won by his side, Jiang Chen used the Eternal Vows Binding Ring to reveal Xie Xiaojing’s ring.

He also began sharing more about himself and his family in the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain, telling them about the important events that had shaped his journey. He ntioned Ning Xian, Mu Tao, and Miao Xiaorui, who were already aware of Xie Xiaojing and Ji Ruxue through their conversations with him.

As Jiang Chen shared his stories, the two won grew more interested in their nuptial rings. Noticing this, Jiang Chen quickly stopped them and, his expression becoming serious, changed the conversation to the initial reason that had brought him here.

"We’re on the brink of a huge conflict, one bigger than anything we’ve faced before," Jiang Chen said, his voice heavy with the threat of what was coming. He shared the intelligence he had gathered, detailing the dangers and the plans to deal with them.

He explained everything clearly, making sure Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing understood the gravity of the situation and what was about to happen.

When he finished, Jiang Chen looked at Xie Xiaojing and Ji Ruxue with a deep, serious gaze. "For your safety, stay within the Holy Land’s borders. Do not leave unless I give you permission. Do you understand how important this is?"

His voice was firm, almost strict, leaving no room for argunt. Yet, his eyes showed his concern, underscoring the seriousness of his request.

Understanding the weight of his words, Xie Xiaojing and Ji Ruxue nodded, their expressions showing their comprehension.

Seeing their compliance, Jiang Chen let out a long-held sigh of relief. "Good. That’s all I needed to say. You’re free to continue with what you were doing."

With that, he stood and left, deciding to give the five won space to finally talk with each other.

As for Jiang Chen, it was ti for him to focus on his own cultivation practice.