I, the Destined Villain, Start by Controlling the Saint

Zhao Linger’s life experience, the Zhao family in the reincarnation fairylandZhao Linger seemed a bit dazed, and she dragged Xiao Fan away.

Pulling Xiao Fan into the room, Zhao Linger smoothly closed the door and simultaneously threw out several Talismanic Incantations to seal the doors and windows, preventing any leaks.

Watching her bustling about, Xiao Fan felt like he didn’t recognize her anymore.

This also piqued Xiao Fan’s curiosity: what could be so troubling for this girl?

”Say what you need to say quickly, I don’t have time to play with you.”

Xiao Fan couldn’t bear it and told her directly.

Zhao Linger took a deep breath, her red lips parted, and she spoke of her predicament.

”A year ago, Master Xinxi agreed to let me go out for training, so I took Su Jinxiu and a group of fellow Disciples out of the mountain together.”

”When passing through an Immortal City, a gray-robed old man suddenly appeared, claiming to be an old servant, saying he had been searching for me for tens of thousands of years and had finally found me.”

”Besides that, he also told me about my background and origins, speaking with great detail and conviction.”

”Originally, I didn’t believe him, but he spoke so truthfully, and finally, he even produced an identical jade pendant to the one I wore.”

”I indeed felt the throbbing of my Bloodline from that jade pendant of his.”

”Do you think I should go find them?” Zhao Linger said hesitantly.

Zhao Linger’s pair of Lotus root arms lay on the table, her jade hand propping up her rounded chin.

She had a stern face; the usually vibrant and energetic girl was now frowning, and her normally neat ponytail hung limply, having lost its original vitality.

Xiao Fan understood what ”them” referred to in her words, and it was no wonder she was so hesitant.

An orphan who had been dependent on no one since childhood, suddenly one day someone comes knocking, saying she isn’t an orphan, that she has Family, and that her Family is looking for her—this news was a significant shock to Zhao Linger.

”Have you told Xin Xi and the others?” Xiao Fan asked Zhao Linger.

Zhao Linger shook her head, saying, ”No, this is my private matter. I don’t want to trouble my two Revered Masters.”

”They care enough about me on a daily basis. Every time I cause trouble, they have to clean up my mess. I want to learn to handle things myself and let my two Revered Masters rest assured.”

Xiao Fan said teasingly, ”Alright, how do you plan to handle it? Tell me, I’m listening.”

”Aren’t I trying to figure it out now? I couldn’t think of anything, that’s why I came to find you,” Zhao Linger said.

”I just want to see if my parents are still alive, and what they look like. Of course, my heart is still with my two Masters; after all, this is the Family that raised me.”

As Zhao Linger spoke these words, a myriad of emotions intertwined within her heart, making it difficult to express.

Xiao Fan did not answer immediately, but rather considered various possible options.

The least conspiratorial scenario was that Zhao Linger coincidentally met the people looking for her, who then took her home for a Family reunion.

However, Xiao Fan was more inclined to think of the worst and make the worst preparations!

That is: their seeking out Zhao Linger was very likely because they knew her identity and wanted to use her status as a Yaochi Immortal Palace Goddess for their own gain.

Even if they couldn’t directly profit from Zhao Linger, simply revealing to the world the connection that the Yaochi Immortal Palace Goddess was their Family member could allow them to indirectly profit from this identity.

”Does that person know your identity?” Xiao Fan asked.

Zhao Linger was well protected by Xin Xi and Yu Yue, and had never been allowed to go out for training alone before.

She rarely appeared in public; aside from high-ranking officials of various forces, not many people knew her.

Zhao Linger said, ”He only knows I am a Yaochi Immortal Palace Disciple; he doesn’t know my specific identity, and I didn’t tell him.”

Xiao Fan said, ”Do you want to go back?”

Zhao Linger hesitated, and finally said weakly, ”I, I want to ask clearly why they abandoned me in the first place.”

”If it weren’t for my two Revered Masters, I...”

The more Zhao Linger spoke, the sadder she became, and glistening tears welled up in her beautiful eyes. Encountering such a situation, she truly couldn’t control her emotions.

Xiao Fan sighed inwardly; he couldn’t stand to see beautiful women cry. Seeing her shedding tears, Xiao Fan voluntarily offered her a shoulder, allowing her to vent her emotions.

Gently rubbing Zhao Linger’s head, one hand wiped away her tears. After a while, Zhao Linger recovered.

When Zhao Linger came to her senses, she realized that her tears had already soaked Xiao Fan’s shoulder, and she had been burying her face in his arms, crying bitterly.

Her pretty face couldn’t help but flush, and she lowered her head, feeling a bit embarrassed.

”I didn’t mean to,” she said, sitting upright, her jade hands tightly gripping the hem of her skirt.

She dared not lift her head, only occasionally glancing at Xiao Fan’s serious face from the corner of her eye.

It was her first time seeing such a serious Xiao Fan, and she was still a bit unaccustomed to it.

She thought to herself, he looks quite handsome when he’s serious.

”It’s fine, I’ll just wash the clothes for you,” Xiao Fan said indifferently.

Zhao Linger immediately got angry upon hearing that. Just moments ago, she wanted to praise him as a good person, and now he’s telling her to wash his clothes? What does he take her for?

She snorted, ”Hmph, I’ll wash them then!”

Xiao Fan was amused by her. He thought she was going to refute him, but that’s all?

”Did you ask where that Zhao Family is?” Xiao Fan pressed.

Zhao Linger replied, ”He said it’s the Zhao Family of Reincarnation Immortal Domain. I don’t know if it’s true or false, as I’ve never been to Reincarnation Immortal Domain.”

Xiao Fan said, ”Can I study your jade pendant? I want to see if there’s anything special.”

”Here.”

Zhao Linger took off the jade pendant tied around her fair neck and handed it to Xiao Fan. This was her only proof of identity.

The warm jade pendant, still carrying the lingering scent of the girl, had a character ’Zhao’ carved on it. Xiao Fan narrowed his eyes, his Po Wang Zhi Yan (Eyes of Truth) carefully scanning the red jade pendant.

If this jade pendant had been tampered with, that would explain the problem.

He looked very carefully. The jade pendant was of good material, with Talismanic Incantations carved on it for dispelling evil and warding off cold.

Xiao Fan read the Talismanic Incantations on it word by word, seven or eight times, and finally found several hidden, peculiar Talismanic Incantations on the side of these Talismanic Incantations.

Those were traceable Talismanic Incantations that could be used as an index!

They were hidden deep enough. Who would have thought that on the side of these ordinary Talismanic Incantations, there was also a string of tiny Talismanic Incantations? If he hadn’t looked carefully, he wouldn’t have seen them.

This meant that as long as Zhao Linger wore this jade pendant, they could find her at any time.

That was enough to explain the problem.

If they truly wanted to find Zhao Linger, with the Talismanic Incantations on the jade pendant, why wait until today?

Their motives were impure!

Xiao Fan returned the jade pendant to Zhao Linger, and casually wiped away the markings on it. After all, if these people harbored ill intentions, what if something happened to Zhao Linger?

”Why are you looking at this?” Zhao Linger asked, puzzled.

”Just curious, nothing.”

”What do you think I should do?” Zhao Linger asked, her beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan said, ”Let’s go and see. I’m quite curious too.”

Zhao Linger: ”Can you come with me?”

Xiao Fan: ”Of course, but there will be a fee. Can you afford it?”

”What kind of relationship do we have to talk about fees? You’re too ungracious,” Zhao Linger pouted.

”No, that won’t do. Favors are favors, but accounts must be clear,” Xiao Fan shook his head and said.

Zhao Linger: ”Then name your price.”

Xiao Fan: ”Haven’t thought about it yet. I’ll tell you when I do.”

Zhao Linger: ”Alright, but let’s be clear, if the price is too outrageous, I won’t honor it.”

Xiao Fan: ”Absolutely not outrageous, don’t worry.”

Zhao Linger: ”Then I’ll go back and prepare. Come call me when you’re ready.”

Zhao Linger left, skipping and walking with a bounce.

Looking at Zhao Linger’s departing figure, Xiao Fan’s expression became serious. What kind of Zhao Family dares to play tricks in front of me?

”Reincarnation Immortal Domain, Zhao Family.”

He called Wang Cai and sent a message to Miao Xiaoqing, asking her to investigate the origins of this Zhao Family.

…………

Miao Xiaoqing was in the Holy Academy, currently enjoying unparalleled prestige.

Ouyang Ke, the most talented Genius at present, had already submitted to her, and if anyone else wanted to challenge her position, they would first have to get past Ouyang Ke.

As a result, her status was unshakable.

The Holy Academy was recently selecting a Saint Disciple, a position that was already a sure thing for her, and all of this stemmed from that seduction.

Seeing Xiao Fan send someone with a letter, she thought Xiao Fan wanted to spend the night with her.

She was about to get dressed and put on makeup, but when she opened it, it was a request for her to do something.

It was somewhat disappointing.

”Besides those things, what other commands could Revered Master have?” Miao Xiaoqing was a bit puzzled.

”Investigate the origins of the Zhao Family in the Reincarnation Immortal Domain for me.”

After seeing the content, Miao Xiaoqing immediately sent people to investigate the situation.

Every Immortal Domain had Holy Academy forces, so investigating the Zhao Family was not difficult. Within a month, Miao Xiaoqing had a general understanding of the Zhao Family’s recent situation and sent it to Xiao Fan.

This time, she didn’t send someone else; she delivered it herself. She wasn’t sure if she was delivering a letter or herself.

”Revered Master, why haven’t you come to see your concubine for so long? Your humble servant thought you didn’t want her anymore.”

As soon as they met, Miao Xiaoqing said with a charming smile, her voice alluring and sweet.

Xiao Fan didn’t expect this fellow to deliver herself to his doorstep.

”What are you doing here?”

Miao Xiaoqing’s expression froze, and she looked resentful. She said softly, ”Isn’t it because I miss Revered Master? This little cat feels uncomfortable all over if she doesn’t see Revered Master for a day.”

As she spoke, she voluntarily approached Xiao Fan, massaging his shoulders and back, very submissively.

Xiao Fan was puzzled, perhaps she was in heat?

Xiao Fan didn’t think much of it and asked, ”Where’s what I asked for? Give it to me.”

”Here.”

Xiao Fan took it and examined it carefully.

”The Zhao Family, one of the major forces in the Reincarnation Immortal Domain, once governed the entire southern region of the Reincarnation Immortal Domain.”

”Ten thousand years ago, an internal struggle occurred within the Zhao Family, for unknown reasons. The Zhao Family is very secretive about it, and the world only knows that countless Zhao Family members died or were injured in that internal struggle.”

”After the internal struggle, the Zhao Family split into three, with each branch disliking the other two, each claiming to be the main branch and the other two as collateral branches.”

”For the struggle of legitimacy, the three families have been fighting non-stop since the moment they split, and it has been ten thousand years now.”

Xiao Fan finished reading. So, it also involved Family factional struggles. Then the person who came to find Zhao Linger could only be from one of these factions. The situation seemed a bit complicated.

Controlling the entire southern Reincarnation Immortal Domain, it was definitely a major force. Such a large force was not broken by external attacks, but rather split internally.

It truly echoed the saying that the strongholds of an Empire are always broken from within.

”Is there anything else besides this?” Xiao Fan asked.

”Oh, there’s one more thing: recently, the Zhao Family has been searching for lost Zhao Family members in various Immortal Domains and bringing them back,” Miao Xiaoqing said.

Xiao Fan: ”Reason?”

Miao Xiaoqing: ”Not clear. I can only get this information; the internal reasons are unknown.”

The three families have been fighting internally for tens of thousands of years, and suddenly they are looking for people everywhere. Something abnormal must be afoot.

The reason behind this is not simple.