Villain: I Can See Destiny

4: Chapter 4 Digging Up an Old Man’s FaceInside the dim and damp death cell.

Yao Xuan was disheveled, his face haggard, and he looked incredibly wretched.

Gone was the heroic bearing he had displayed on the martial arts arena earlier that day, when he had looked down upon everyone.

”Revered Master, where did you go before? Why didn’t you respond to me and let me suffer such humiliation?”

Yao Xuan said with great resentment.

Although his achievements today had a lot to do with the Revered Master inside the ring.

But what happened on the martial arts arena today left him feeling cold.

His usually omnipotent Revered Master had vanished at the critical moment.

He couldn’t understand why.

”Xiao Xuan, listen to me. Things are not as you think,” a hoarse, elderly voice came from the ring.

”At that time, I was locked onto by a terrifying Divine Thought. I suspect it was the protector of that Young Master Xiao. In my current state, I am no match for him, so I dared not show myself.”

After venting, Yao Xuan calmed down.

Upon hearing this, he widened his eyes in shock: ”Young Master Xiao Zimo comes from the Upper Realm? His protector is even stronger than you, Revered Master?”

He knew of his Revered Master’s background; his name was Lin Tao, and he was an existence at the Peak of the Great Saint Realm in the Upper Realm.

But after being betrayed by a friend, only a wisp of his remnant soul was left, drifting to the Lower Realm and attaching itself to this ring.

He hadn’t expected Young Master Xiao Zimo to have such a grand background and such immense strength.

For a moment, Yao Xuan felt powerless and bewildered.

Was he just going to watch helplessly as Xia Yanran fell into the clutches of the devil?

He clenched his fists tightly, feeling extremely unwilling.

After calming down, he understood why Xia Yanran had said what she did at that time.

Seeing Yao Xuan’s dejected expression, Elder Lin consoled him: ”The Peak of the Great Saint Realm is already the strongest existence in this era where Great Emperors do not appear. Once I recover my strength, I will surely wash away this shame for you.”

Hearing that the Great Saint Realm was such an awesome existence, Yao Xuan regained his former confidence. Once his Revered Master recovered his strength, he would definitely trample Young Master Xiao Zimo under his feet.

He would snatch that girl in purple right in front of him. With that figure and aura, even with a veil on, it wasn’t hard to guess that she was a great beauty. Thinking of this, Yao Xuan felt a surge of heat.

Seeing that he had regained his spirit, Elder Lin felt relieved. His Disciple had great talent, but his current state of mind was still lacking.

Speaking of talent, Elder Lin couldn’t help but think of that Young Master Xiao. To reach the Middle Stage of the Dao Heaven Realm at such an age—this talent was unseen throughout history.

No wonder his protector was so strong.

This Young Master Xiao probably came from a Longevity Family or even an Immortal Clan.

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but look at Yao Xuan. He was afraid that he would never have a chance to take revenge in this life.

Of course, Lin Tao would certainly not tell him this.

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Yao Xuan was tortured in the death cell for three days; no one knew how he had survived it.

Those executioner Disciples, in order to curry favor with Young Master Xiao Zimo, were eager to kill him immediately.

For a moment, his hatred for them even exceeded his hatred for Young Master Xiao Zimo.

If it weren’t for Elder Lin secretly healing him, he would have been long dead.

Young Master Xiao Zimo certainly knew about this, but he didn’t stop it. After all, he was the protagonist; how could he be killed by a few small fries?

”Young Master Xiao, Yao Xuan is being held in here.”

Led by a Disciple, Young Master Xiao Zimo and Nangong Yi arrived at the place where Yao Xuan was being held.

”You may leave,” he said coldly.

After the Disciple left, Young Master Xiao Zimo leisurely sized up the current Yao Xuan.

It was clear that he had been tortured quite badly.

”Young Master Xiao Zimo, what do you want?” The waking Yao Xuan shouted at him in terror.

Yao Xuan thought Young Master Xiao Zimo had come to kill him.

”I came here, naturally, to see the Senior,” Young Master Xiao Zimo said, looking at the ring in Yao Xuan’s hand.

”You... what are you talking about? What do you mean? There is no Senior here.” Yao Xuan tried to feign calmness, but he was terrified inside.

This was his biggest secret. How did Young Master Xiao Zimo know? Did his protector tell him?

Didn’t the Revered Master say that the protector only acts during life-and-death moments?

How could he tell him about such things?

”Stop pretending. Who do you think you’re fooling with that look?” Young Master Xiao Zimo sneered.

He then continued to stare at the ring and said, ”Senior, hiding away is not the style of an expert.”

”Young Master Xiao, why must you make things difficult for a mere remnant soul like me?”

An old man with the bearing of an immortal slowly floated out from the ring.

Young Master Xiao Zimo narrowed his eyes. Just as he had thought, he carried an old man with him.

This must be the source of his confidence when he caused a scene at Tianxuan Hall that day.

”I wonder what Young Master Xiao wants with me?” Elder Lin’s voice was weathered. The only reason he appeared was that he was forced to.

”Nothing much, I just wanted to see what kind of expert could train a piece of trash like Yao Xuan into a Genius.” Young Master Xiao Zimo wore a look of admiration, at least on the surface.

”Young Master, you flatter me. I am but a wisp of a remnant soul; how can I be considered an expert? Yao Xuan’s achievements today are all due to his own efforts.”

”Senior, you are too modest. People strive for higher places, while water flows downward. Why not follow me? Given your insight, Elder Lin, you should be aware of my talent.”

On the side, Yao Xuan’s face turned green. He was brazenly trying to poach his Revered Master right in front of him.

This Young Master Xiao Zimo was truly malicious, despicable, and shameless!

However, he was truly panicking.

Right now, the Revered Master was his only reliance.

If the Revered Master really left him, he dared not imagine what would happen.

He lacked confidence because, whether it was talent, strength, family background, or even appearance... he didn’t have a single thing that could compare to Young Master Xiao Zimo.

Young Master Xiao Zimo’s words also stunned Lin Tao: ”He wants to recruit me?”

”Young Master Xiao Zimo, you are shameless and vile! Not only did you steal my woman, but now you want to steal my Revered Master? This is truly bullying!” Yao Xuan’s expression was twisted, and he was incredibly furious.

”Your woman? Does Xia Yanran know about this?” Young Master Xiao Zimo chuckled.

”That night, that was not what Yanran told me. You really have thick skin.”

”Also, I did not steal your woman. From beginning to end, it was all her own volition. I, Xiao, never forced her; she was the one who took the initiative to offer herself to me.”

”I even rejected her. Now that I think about it, I really am a gentleman.”

Young Master Xiao Zimo mocked Yao Xuan relentlessly.

Seeing the Child of Destiny in pain and feeling stifled, he felt great.

It seemed that he was indeed suited to be a villain.

Yao Xuan’s face looked terrible, his anger began to rise, and the veins on his hands bulged.

”Xiao Xuan, calm down...” Elder Lin sighed inwardly and channeled his magic power.

A wave of coolness entered Yao Xuan’s mind, causing him to calm down again.

Yao Xuan felt that this Young Master Xiao Zimo was his nemesis; a few random words of provocation from him could make him incredibly furious.

Seeing him calm down, Young Master Xiao Zimo suddenly felt bored.

He turned his head and continued to say to Yao Xuan’s Revered Master: ”I come from the Immortal Clan, the Xiao Clan. Senior should be very clear about what that means.”

”Moreover, I am much stronger than Yao Xuan in every aspect.” Young Master Xiao Zimo glanced mockingly at Yao Xuan, then looked at Elder Lin with a sincere face, as if he really wanted to recruit him.