This Is What a Villain Is Like

Fairy Miaoyin was taken aback. She hadn’t expected Jiang Lan to ask so directly, or to even know that she had obtained it from a Stellar Tomb. A chill ran through her heart.

However, she was not one to wear her emotions on her sleeve. A hint of surprise appeared on her picturesque, charming face as she asked, "What is this Stellar Tomb you speak of, Young Master Jiang? Please forgive my ignorance, but this is the first I’ve ever heard of such a place. I came upon this Star Meteorite by chance at an auction, not from any Stellar Tomb."

"A Stellar Tomb, as the name implies, is a place where fallen stars have gathered. Starlight crisscrosses within, and endless stellar radiance scatters about, often giving birth to astonishing things."

"Guided by the world’s magnetic fields or other anomalous materials, weapon fragments or even corpses drifting through the cosmos may fall uncontrollably into these locations. Over time, they came to be known by the world as Stellar Tombs..."

Jiang Lan tapped his fingers slowly on the stone table before him as he offered this simple explanation.

’In the original story, the Shaking Light Origin was located in a Stellar Tomb, but it wasn’t Fairy Miaoyin who obtained it.’

’Instead, it was the National Master, Ge Qixing, who broke through the Void with an Array and guided it here.’

Hearing this, Fairy Miaoyin’s expression was one of sudden realization. She said admiringly, "Young Master Jiang, you are truly knowledgeable. I’ve learned something new today."

Jiang Lan suddenly looked at her with great interest and said, "Learning something new isn’t what’s important. I think learning a lesson is more important."

𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Fairy Miaoyin asked, bewildered, "What do you mean by that, Young Master Jiang?"

"This Immortal Phoenix True Blood in the Star Meteorite is indeed useful to me. If you had traded with me honestly, I naturally would have agreed to help you capture Xiao Teng."

"But why," Jiang Lan said, his tone still unhurried, "did you have to plot against me?"

Fairy Miaoyin froze, not quite understanding his words. Her slender brows furrowed as she asked, "I am sincere about this transaction, Young Master Jiang. Why would I ever plot against you?"

"The more beautiful a woman is, the less she can be trusted. Even now, are you still trying to fool me?" Jiang Lan’s gaze seemed to turn cold in an instant.

As he spoke, a startling, muffled sound echoed from the Void. His sleeves billowed as he thrust out his palm, striking down toward Fairy Miaoyin.

A blinding golden light flashed from his five fingers, CRACKLING like fine golden lightning. In that moment, his palm seemed to transform into the claw of an Immortal Phoenix, solidifying from the mists of the Ancient Times to pounce and destroy everything in its path.

Fairy Miaoyin’s expression changed slightly. She hadn’t expected Jiang Lan to attack so suddenly.

A divine radiance suddenly bloomed in her pupils, endlessly unfolding as she tried to discern the trajectory of Jiang Lan’s strike. At the same time, her figure floated backward like a wisp of green smoke in a rapid retreat.

"Young Master Jiang, why have you attacked me for no reason?"

At the same time, her dark hair danced in the air. Her delicate hands began to glow, seeming to turn into jade that shimmered with a soft luster, yet they contained terrifying power. It was as if a Goddess who could dominate the heavens and the earth was making her move.

BOOM! At the point of impact, layer upon layer of wave-like Runes flashed, transforming into one massive surge after another.

The power was incredibly astonishing, seemingly capable of easily smashing a small mountain into dust and ashes.

Fortunately, the pavilion was densely inscribed with Array Patterns. Jolted by the aura, they all activated at once, neutralizing the aftershocks.

Fairy Miaoyin took advantage of the commotion to float away again, but in the next moment, her expression changed. Without a second thought, she struck backward with the back of her hand.

Simultaneously, the phantasm of a Goddess materialized behind her, like a true deity looking down upon the world. The Goddess phantom mirrored her movements, striking backward as well. The instant it raised its hand, terrifying Runes swirled, resembling a plate of Flawless Immortal Jade descending.

BANG!!!

Their palms clashed. Though it was merely a collision of phantoms, Fairy Miaoyin felt a sharp pain in her slender hand, and her bones seemed to emit a crisp cracking sound.

She was shaken to the core. ’My cultivation and strength are definitely in the top tier among the younger generation.’

’Although I haven’t used my full power for certain reasons, I can still easily suppress any ordinary young Celestial Pride.’

’But facing Jiang Lan... it feels like a mortal trying to shake a mountain. I’m no match for him at all.’

Agh—

And just as Fairy Miaoyin’s heart trembled and her focus wavered, a surge of immense power slammed into her. It manifested as a golden mountain of Runes, like a real mountain crashing into her head-on. She let out a muffled grunt and spat out a mouthful of blood as her delicate body was sent flying.

The instant she was sent flying, Jiang Lan’s figure followed. He grabbed her and suppressed her in his grasp.

"Young Master Jiang, there is no grievance or enmity between us! Why would you suddenly try to kill me?"

Fairy Miaoyin’s expression was grim. A radiant glow erupted from her body as layers of starlight began to gather in an attempt to break free. ’Ordinary methods are probably no match for Jiang Lan.’

"I have always been one to have a soft spot for beautiful women. If you hadn’t plotted against me, why would I ever lay a hand on you?"

"This flower-like, jade-like face of yours won’t be so pretty stained with blood," Jiang Lan said, his expression impassive.

"Why on earth would I plot against you?"

"If you wanted to seize the drop of Immortal Phoenix True Blood, you could have just taken it! Why must you frame me like this?"

Even for someone like Fairy Miaoyin, who rarely showed her emotions and never revealed her true feelings to outsiders, she couldn’t help the change in her expression. She was thoroughly infuriated, her usual seductive demeanor completely gone.

"You seem to feel quite wronged and aggrieved," Jiang Lan said, raising an eyebrow.

Fairy Miaoyin said angrily, "I’ve been framed, so of course I’m aggrieved! This lady can’t be bothered to feign civility with you any longer. I’ll admit defeat today. If you want the Star Meteorite, then take it. I have nothing more to say."