Villain: I Can See Destiny

3: Chapter 3 The Eternal Dynasty, Princess Nangong Yi of the Southern Kingdom”Yao Xuan does not know the meaning of life or death, daring to provoke Young Master Xiao. Someone, drag him into the death row dungeon and await Young Master’s disposal.”

The speaker was the Second Elder of Tianxuan Hall. He had a rugged appearance, a burly physique, and an imposing aura even without anger. He was in charge of punishments in Tianxuan Hall and held significant power.

Although he was usually impartial and even thought highly of Yao Xuan before,

he was not a pedantic man; if one offended someone who could not be offended, he could not help.

Young Master Xiao Zimo, who was just about to leave, found it amusing internally to hear his words, which were deliberately spoken loudly.

He had not expected that this thick-browed, large-eyed man, who usually appeared imposing even without anger, would actually have such a side.

...

That night, Xia Yanran, after being persuaded by the Master of Tianxuan Hall, finally came to keep the appointment.

In the sleeping quarters, Young Master Xiao Zimo smiled, ”Sister Yanran, no need for formalities, please sit.” After speaking, he signaled the girl in purple beside him with his eyes to serve tea.

Xia Yanran was in a daze. Tonight’s Young Master Xiao Zimo was completely different from when he was in the great hall. In the great hall, he gave people a feeling of arrogance and domineering behavior, but at this moment, he made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

Was it to leave a good impression on her?

Thinking of the unavoidable event tonight, Xia Yanran could not help but feel a little uneasy.

It was not that she was narcissistic, but she truly had the capital for it. She was confident that compared to the Prodigies of the Upper Realm, she was by no means inferior in terms of appearance, and perhaps even superior. Her cold and aloof temperament made men even more eager to conquer her.

”You seem very uneasy? Am I that scary?”

Young Master Xiao Zimo feigned sadness.

Then he turned his head to look at the girl in purple, ”Xiao Yi, am I very scary?”

”Young Master is naturally excellent.”

This was the first time Xia Yanran had heard the girl in purple speak; there was a hint of gentleness in her cold, clear voice.

”Do you understand why I asked you to come tonight?”

Young Master Xiao Zimo lowered his head to play with Xiao Yi’s slender, jade-like fingers.

Xia Yanran’s expression changed slightly, and she thought to herself, ”Besides that kind of thing, what else could it be?”

Seeing her expression, Young Master Xiao Zimo understood.

”You have been poisoned by Cold Poison, and only the Hansheng Ancient Spirit Pill can cure it; otherwise, you will surely die within three months. Tonight is merely a transaction.”

After speaking, Young Master Xiao Zimo took a sip of tea.

”So that’s how it is. I have wronged my father.”

Xia Yanran felt self-reproach in her heart. No wonder her father had changed so much recently; it turned out it was all for her sake.

Realizing this, Xia Yanran began to loosen her belt and disrobe, preparing to welcome the impending humiliation.

Seeing this, Young Master Xiao Zimo sneered, ”You don’t think I have taken a fancy to your body, do you?”

Xia Yanran’s face flushed red, delicate and lovely, ”Young Master, rest assured, Yanran has... has not yet experienced the affairs of men and women.”

”I think you have misunderstood; I am really not interested in your body.”

Xia Yanran could not understand why, ”Young Master, I have no special relationship with Yao Xuan.”

Then she explained the process of how she met Yao Xuan.

Young Master Xiao Zimo waved his hand and said indifferently, ”That doesn’t have much to do with it.”

”Xiao Yi, take off your veil.”

The girl in purple complied upon hearing this.

As the veil was removed, a peerless face came into Xia Yanran’s view.

The girl had a petite nose and an exquisite mouth, both perfectly proportioned. Her fair, flawless skin revealed a faint rosy tint, and her thin lips were as delicate and alluring as rose petals. A pair of purple eyes seemed capable of capturing one’s soul.

Her temperament was like a snow lotus on a high mountain, unattainable, aloof, and peerless. Her eyes were cold, making people afraid to approach.

Only when she looked at Young Master Xiao Zimo would she reveal tenderness.

”This is the Third Princess of the Southern Kingdom of the Ancient Imperial Dynasty in the Upper Realm, Nangong Yi.”

Young Master Xiao Zimo introduced her to Xia Yanran.

”How do you compare to her?”

Young Master Xiao Zimo looked at Xia Yanran with a smile that was not quite a smile.

Xia Yanran looked at the girl whose appearance was not inferior to her own, and whose temperament was even better, with a bitter expression.

It turned out that everything was just her own wishful thinking; with such a stunning beauty by his side, how could he possibly fancy her?

If even such a woman was willing to be his maid, what kind of charm did he himself possess?

Xia Yanran began to feel curious about Young Master Xiao Zimo and wanted to understand his past.

”Your appearance and background cannot compare to Xiao Yi’s; what right do you have to be my woman?” Young Master Xiao Zimo said coldly.

...

Xia Yanran looked embarrassed; put that way, she was indeed the one climbing high above her station...

”Yanran is willing to do anything for Young Master.”

Having nothing else that could move Young Master Xiao Zimo, she could only say this.

She really did not want to die; she was still so young, there were so many things she hadn’t done, and so many sceneries she hadn’t seen...

”Anything?” Young Master Xiao Zimo sneered.

”Yes.” Xia Yanran replied softly, blushing.

”Open your Sea of Consciousness and do not resist, let me plant a slave seal.”

Young Master Xiao Zimo said coldly. Although he was ”temporarily” uninterested in Xia Yanran’s body, he was still interested in her as a person.

”What?”

Xia Yanran was shocked, thinking she had misheard. How could Young Master Xiao, who had just made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze, make such an excessive request?

”What? The ’willing to do anything for me’ you said just now, were you lying to me?”

Young Master Xiao Zimo’s ruthless voice shattered the last hope in the bottom of Xia Yanran’s heart.

After several struggles, Xia Yanran compromised; becoming a slave was still better than dying.

She secretly glanced at Young Master Xiao Zimo’s face, and her heart immediately felt much better...

...

Outside the sleeping quarters, the Master of Tianxuan Hall was pacing back and forth.

Seeing Xia Yanran come out of the hall so quickly, a sense of foreboding welled up in his heart.

He saw that Xia Yanran’s face was pale and her eyes were listless.

Had it really failed?

That was right, Young Master Xiao was such a Prodigy, how could ordinary female beauty possibly move him?

Seeing her father’s face clouded with worry, Xia Yanran explained, ”Young Master Xiao has already given me the antidote.”

”Then you...” The Master of Tianxuan Hall looked pleasantly surprised.

Xia Yanran shook her head and did not speak.

She couldn’t exactly say that she had taken the initiative to undress, yet hadn’t been looked upon by him, right?

And furthermore, she had become a female slave.

Thinking of this, Xia Yanran still felt a bit dejected, not because she had already fallen for Young Master Xiao Zimo.

But because from childhood to the present, she had always been the center of attention wherever she went.

People like Wang Zhi and Yao Xuan treated her like a goddess, admiring her immensely.

She had never received such treatment from Young Master Xiao Zimo, and she suddenly felt a sense of disappointment.

”Father, what is this Cold Poison about?” Xia Yanran asked with a puzzled expression.

She was the daughter of the hegemon of the Xuan World; who could poison her, to the point that even her father was helpless?

The Master of Tianxuan Hall’s face revealed a pained expression, ”Haven’t you always wanted to know who your mother is? After so many years, it is time to tell you.”

”Your mother was a descendant of a longevity family in the Upper Realm. Nineteen years ago, she was injured and accidentally came to this world. She was saved by me, and later we came to know and love each other, and soon after, you were born.”

”But good times didn’t last long. Not long after you were born, your mother’s clansmen soon found us.”

”It was your mother who threatened to die to save our lives, father and daughter.”

”For so many years, she hasn’t come to find us; you shouldn’t blame her, she was also helpless.”

”But I didn’t expect that they would actually go back on their word and plant Cold Poison in your young body.”

”All these years, I have searched for all kinds of famous doctors, but it has been to no avail; they all told me you would not live past twenty.”

”Fortunately, the heavens have eyes, allowing me to meet Young Master Xiao.”

The Master of Tianxuan Hall knew his daughter was saved and wept with joy for a moment.

”Father, you have worked hard all these years.” Xia Yanran gently hugged the Master of Tianxuan Hall. Knowing her father’s experiences, she also felt very sad inside.

The Master of Tianxuan Hall stroked Xia Yanran’s head, ”It’s good that you are okay.”

”It’s a pity, if only Young Master Xiao had taken a fancy to you. With such strength at his age, he is likely the most top-tier Prodigy even in the Upper Realm.”

”At that time, it would not be impossible to find your mother.”

Lying in the arms of the Master of Tianxuan Hall, Xia Yanran’s eyes flickered, not knowing what she was thinking.