Chapter 741 Su Xuan is defeated - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

"Su Xuan, a wise man knows when to retreat. Let it go." The leader of the faction betting on Su Xuan tried to persuade him. Su Xuan, understanding the peril he faced if he continued to resist, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and glanced at the three other faction leaders. Su Xuan took out a token from his person. This token was his pass to enter the Spirit Tower, but with his current heavy injuries, even gaining access to the tower meant he couldn't properly engage in body refining. Holding onto the token served no purpose now. "Three leaders, Su Xuan will forever remember your benevolence. The Spirit Tower slot can be returned to you, but to which one of you should it go?" Su Xuan decided to surrender the token but deliberately sowed discord. The three faction leaders exchanged glances, all quite tempted, desiring the token to let a talented young member from their faction seize the greatest opportunity within the Spirit Tower. Seeing their expressions, Su Xuan sneered inwardly and suddenly announced, "Here is the token. Whoever wants it, catch." With that, Su Xuan tossed the token into the air. The eyes of the three faction leaders gleamed with fierce desire. [Ding, the host has manipulated the storyline, causing Su Xuan to miss out on an opportunity. You've earned 10,000 villain points, Su Xuan's protagonist aura -500, and the host's villain aura +500!] Wang Haoran, traveling with Jiang Qingkui and others, received a notification. Relief washed over him, and a smile crept onto his face. Jiang Qingkui had been sneaking glances at Wang Haoran. Seeing his expression change, she curiously asked, "Why are you smiling, sir?" "In the company of the lady, I find my heart lightened, which naturally brings a smile to my face," Wang Haoran replied nonchalantly. Jiang Qingkui blushed slightly. "Oh, I nearly forgot. What is the lady's name?" Wang Haoran asked to draw closer to Jiang Qingkui. Although he already knew Jiang Qingkui's name, mentioning it outright might make him appear suspiciously knowledgeable. "My name is Jiang Qingkui. What is your name, sir?" Jiang Qingkui asked. "Wang Haoran." "What did you say your name is?" Jiang Qingkui asked in surprise. "Wang Haoran. Is there something wrong?" Wang Haoran replied, puzzled. "Is Young Master Wang from the Eastern Domain's Wang family?" Jiang Qingkui inquired further. "Indeed." Hearing this confirmation, Jiang Qingkui finally realized that this was the person who had injured Su Xuan at Feiyun Pavilion. However, Jiang Qingkui didn’t react with hostility or aggression, instead she seemed a bit bewildered. Wang Haoran, observing Jiang Qingkui's reactions, roughly guessed the situation. "Miss Jiang mentioned being friends with Su Xuan. I once had a conflict with Su Xuan at Feiyun Pavilion and injured him," Wang Haoran stated as he gave Jiang Qingkui a meaningful look. "You must have learned about this?" "Yes." Jiang Qingkui nodded. "Then, does Miss Jiang intend to avenge Su Xuan?" Wang Haoran asked pointedly. Jiang Qingkui, slightly flustered, quickly replied, "Oh, don't misunderstand, Young Master Wang. Although I'm friends with Su Xuan, the matter between you and Su Xuan is not something I would interfere with." "Oh, hearing that from Miss Jiang is reassuring. If Miss Jiang were to make a move against me, I would inevitably meet my end at your hands," Wang Haoran said. "You're joking, Young Master Wang. My cultivation is not on par with yours; I couldn't possibly be your match," Jiang Qingkui said. "It's not about the strength of cultivation. If Miss Jiang truly intended to attack me, I would fear causing you the slightest harm, leaving me with no choice but to remain passive, wouldn't that lead to certain death?" Wang Haoran replied with a smile. Jiang Qingkui was taken aback, staring at Wang Haoran’s smiling, handsome face, her heart fluttered like a startled deer. For a moment, she even forgot to channel her spiritual energy and suddenly began to fall. Wang Haoran acted swiftly, diving downwards and wrapping an arm around Jiang Qingkui's waist in midair. "Miss Jiang, are you alright?" Wang Haoran asked, feigning innocence. "Thank you for saving me, sir," Jiang Qingkui said gratefully, quickly masking her emotions and fabricating an excuse: "We've been traveling for too long, and my spiritual energy is depleted." "So that's it. Allow me to accompany you," Wang Haoran suggested. "There's no need to trouble" Jiang Qingkui instinctively began to decline out of modesty. But before she could finish, Wang Haoran pushed his spiritual energy to the maximum, and they accelerated rapidly. Su Xuan, likely to miss his chance, was of little concern, but the opportunity within the Spirit Tower still intrigued Wang Haoran. Moreover, there was something inside the Spirit Tower that Gu Hongyi needed. Naturally, Wang Haoran wanted to reach it as soon as possible. Otherwise, the Spirit Tower would soon close. Jiang Qingkui's subordinates, listening to the conversation between Wang Haoran and Jiang Qingkui, wore expressions of sheer surprise. Previously, Jiang Qingkui intended to raze the Wang family and dismember Wang Haoran, but now she was sharing intimate moments with him. However, they dared not meddle in their leader's personal matters. They were merely curious about how Su Xuan would react once he found out. As Wang Haoran sped up towards Tianhuo City with Jiang Qingkui, her subordinates hastened to follow. In the sky, streaks of light flashed by rapidly. "Haha, well, it seems I have a slight advantage. The best slot for body refining in the Spirit Tower belongs to someone from my sect now." After a fierce struggle, one faction leader succeeded in securing the token for the Spirit Tower and wanted to savor his victory. However, sensing something, his smile froze. In front of the Spirit Tower, those with substantial cultivation sensed powerful beings above. A few breaths later, their vision filled with streaks of light, descending before the tower as a group of figures emerged. The leaders of Qingzhou Prefecture's factions could feel the formidable presence of this group. Unsure of their intentions, anxiety crept in. Leading the group were a young man and woman. When Su Xuan saw the young woman, he reflexively moved to call her name, only managing a "Qing," before falling silent. He had noticed the young man at her side. The young man's appearance was ethereal, as if a celestial being had descended, someone easy to develop a fondness for. Yet Su Xuan, upon seeing him, wished for nothing more than to eradicate him. "Su Xuan, long time no see," Jiang Qingkui remarked with a complicated expression. Seeing her reaction, Su Xuan was filled with a sense of foreboding. Previously, Jiang Qingkui would affectionately call him "Brother Su Xuan." (End of Chapter)