Villain: I Can See Destiny

23: Chapter 23 had already been sentenced to death.Observing Dantai Mingyue from the side, Young Master Xiao Zimo felt a surge of disappointment.

It was not to say that she was unattractive; indeed, as Emperor Lin Shu had said, each person has their own merits, and she possessed a certain intellectual beauty.

Unlike Xia Yanran, who had a slight fondness for Yao Xuan, or Yun Qing, who mistook friendship for love, Young Master Xiao Zimo could tell from her expression that she was already deeply in love with the young man named Luo Cang.

Young Master Xiao, being arrogant, had no interest in women who were impure of heart.

With his status, what kind of fairy or witch could he not obtain?

Throughout the singing and dancing at the banquet, Young Master Xiao Zimo did not even spare a glance; after all, were dancing girls ever as fragrant as noble young misses?

Young Master Xiao Zimo had been chatting with the girls at his table, and these noble young misses were so captivated by his knowledge that their eyes sparkled with adoration for him.

He believed that even if he were a commoner without any background, he could take one of them home tonight if he wished.

Just as the banquet was drawing to a close, the commoner named Luo Cang transmitted his voice to him, saying that he wanted to meet him alone after the banquet.

Young Master Xiao Zimo looked at Luo Cang, feeling a surge of excitement—not because of the upcoming meeting, but because he had discovered that this young man named Luo Cang was actually a Child of Destiny.

He was so excited that he nearly wanted to strike him dead on the spot. The Luck he had gained from Xia Yanran had already brought him to the threshold of the Tongyou Realm, and now he was only one step away; even killing the other party directly would allow him to make a breakthrough.

He did not take action on the spot, not because he was wary of anything, but because Young Master Xiao Zimo felt that since he still had over twenty days to stay in the Li Kingdom, he might as well play with the other party while he had nothing better to do, and perhaps maximize his gains in the process.

”Meet with me alone? I would like to see what he is up to!”

After calming down, Young Master Xiao Zimo was filled with doubts; why had he not noticed the anomaly in the other party earlier?

Thinking of this, Young Master Xiao Zimo turned his head to look at Luo Cang, who was chatting happily with Emperor Lin Shu, and sure enough, the other party’s Luck had turned blue again.

”What is going on? Does the other party have some secret treasure to mask their Luck?”

Young Master Xiao Zimo lowered his head in thought.

...

After the banquet ended, inside a magnificent hall.

Young Master Xiao Zimo stood with his hands behind his back, as if waiting for someone.

Before long, Luo Cang’s figure appeared at the entrance of the hall.

Seeing Young Master Xiao Zimo, who had been waiting for some time, Luo Cang immediately bowed deeply, his face filled with respect, and his voice sincere: ”Young Master Xiao, I wish to pledge my loyalty to you.”

”Oh~ Why?”

Young Master Xiao Zimo looked amused.

”Because currently, only Young Master Xiao can save my Luo family!”

Luo Cang said heavily.

”I am not some big shot.”

Young Master Xiao Zimo said with a chuckle.

”Young Master is being humble. I have always been a good judge of character. Although you are not from the Li Kingdom, your status is definitely not simple; this can be seen from the attitude Your Majesty has towards you.”

Luo Cang said with a respectful expression.

”But I saw you chatting happily with Emperor Lin Shu today, didn’t I?” Young Master Xiao Zimo asked with some curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Luo Cang immediately told Young Master Xiao Zimo about the grudges between the Luo family and the Lin family.

Afterward, he sighed with a feigned look of distress: ”The heart of the Saint is hard to fathom. I hope Young Master Xiao can help me.”

Young Master Xiao Zimo stroked his chin and said: ”I can indeed make Emperor Lin Shu spare the Luo family, but why should I help you?”

Luo Cang said respectfully: ”I know the specific details regarding the appearance of Futusi Temple in half a year.”

Subsequently, Luo Cang detailed the intelligence to Young Master Xiao Zimo.

After listening, Young Master Xiao Zimo said: ”I will help with this matter. Serving Emperor Lin Shu well afterward is the greatest show of loyalty to me.”

It was not that Young Master Xiao Zimo trusted him, but since Luo Cang dared to speak out, even if it were not true, he must have already prepared a flawless excuse.

”Luo Cang swears his loyalty to Young Master Xiao from now on.”

Although Luo Cang was curious why Young Master Xiao Zimo did not ask about the source of his information, he still acted incomparably respectful on the surface.

”You go home first and wait for news. I believe there will be good news soon.”

Young Master Xiao Zimo smiled, but internally, he had already sentenced him to death. Swear loyalty to him? Then why was there no Luck gained?

He had never been soft-hearted toward those who dared to deceive him.

This Luo Cang not only knew his identity but also knew about the Futusi Temple; he did not seem simple. He wondered if he was a person of Rebirth or a System user.

...

Luo Cang, having left the Prince’s mansion, was panting heavily; the performance in the hall just now had truly disgusted himself.

If it were not for the composure he had cultivated over many years, he would have long been consumed by hatred.

However, thinking of his flawless performance, Young Master Xiao Zimo should have believed him, right? His reasons should have been without flaws.

Now, he just needed to serve Emperor Lin Shu well, cultivate his forces in secret, and wait for the right moment to arrive...

...

At the General’s mansion, Young Master Xiao Zimo had Emperor Lin Shu retrieve all the information regarding Luo Cang and ordered him to appoint Luo Cang as the commander of the Inspection Bureau.

Although Emperor Lin Shu was puzzled, he did not ask for the reason and followed the order directly.

Based on his experience over the years, he knew that the Young Master did not like to be asked for reasons; if it was something he needed to know, the Young Master would naturally tell him.

Emperor Lin Shu’s efficiency was quite good; in less than half an incense stick of time, he had dug up the records of the Luo family for several generations.

It seemed Luo Cang had not lied; Emperor Lin Shu had indeed intended to move against the Luo family previously.

Young Master Xiao Zimo’s Divine Sense quickly scanned the pile of information before him, and he soon found the information he wanted.

”So there is a sister he lives with, huh...”

Young Master Xiao Zimo whispered to himself.

...

Luo Cang had not even entered the residence when he met his sister, who had been waiting for a long time at the main gate.

Seeing her brother return, Luo Qing immediately beamed and hopped over to hug Luo Cang’s arm: ”Brother~ I missed you so much!”

Seeing his sister, who was so affectionate, Luo Cang’s long-suppressed mood instantly improved, and he doted on her: ”Is it that exaggerated? Didn’t we see each other just this morning?”

”Hmph, brother~ Can’t you just go along with what I mean?”

Luo Qing pretended to be unhappy.

”Actually, I missed you a lot too.”

Luo Cang held her hand and walked into the residence.