Chapter 749 Provocation - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

Su Xuan's heart leapt with joy as he saw the young girl approaching. This girl was Yan Linger. In truth, one of Su Xuan's reasons for coming to the Golden Flame Mansion was to meet Yan Linger. However, upon arriving, he quickly learned about the Extreme Fire Essence, which delayed his plans. Unexpectedly, he encountered Yan Linger here. Yet, Yan Linger's appearance was also within Su Xuan's expectations. The Extreme Fire Essence offers tremendous benefits to those cultivating fire-based techniques. In the Golden Flame Mansion, the majority of sects and clans practiced fire-based techniques. This is why so many factions in the Golden Flame Mansion were vying for the Extreme Fire Essence. Yan Linger's cultivation also revolved around fire-based techniques. With news of the Extreme Fire Essence spreading, she was bound to come. Moreover, from Yan Linger's tone, it seemed she was aware of his arrival at the Golden Flame Mansion. "Linger!" Su Xuan excitedly waved at Yan Linger. Yan Linger, accompanied by her entourage, quickly approached. Crack. Yan Linger brandished her fiery red whip from her waist, snapping it before facing Su Xuan, about to speak. However, she paused when her attention was caught by a young man in the midst of the crowd. Yan Linger glanced at him, feeling an inexplicable captivation. [Ding, the host successfully used the Charm Aura on the female lead Yan Linger, boosting her affection level to 80 (Deeply Attached).] [Ding, the host has altered the storyline, earning 16,000 Villain Points. Su Xuan's protagonist aura reduced by 800, while the host's villain aura increased by 800!] Wang Haoran received the notification, inwardly noting his stroke of luck today. A thirty percent chance, and it worked. Yan Linger snapped out of her daze, naturally shifting her gaze away from Wang Haoran. "Hey, why haven't you come to see me for so long?" Yan Linger chided Su Xuan playfully. "Well, here I am," Su Xuan replied with a smile. "Hmph, too late. You've left me waiting for too long. Now I'm formally telling you, I've dumped you," Yan Linger declared. Su Xuan merely chuckled, having heard similar words from Yan Linger too many times before. After all, Yan Linger was only joking. Su Xuan never took it seriously. As time passed, more factions continued to gather at Crimson Flame Mountain. The peak's magma, infused with the power of the Crimson Flame, bore an unimaginably high temperature. Even skilled cultivators dared not venture into the magma. However, Crimson Flame Mountain periodically erupted. After an eruption, a lot of the Crimson Flame's power dissipates. At that point, the power becomes manageable, and one can enter the magma to seize the Extreme Fire Essence. Only two days remained until the eruption. A fierce competition was inevitable two days later. Despite the many factions present, none of their supreme leaders had arrived. In other words, no formidable cultivators were here. These supreme leaders had their reasons for not coming. But ultimately, it's all part of the plot. These forces not showing up was a deliberate story setup to give the protagonist a chance. Otherwise, how could the protagonist obtain this opportunity? Of course, the protagonist can only seize the opportunity if the story progresses smoothly. The bodyguards Wang Haoran brought were top experts from the Jiang Clan; even if those supreme leaders were here, none could outmatch them. The fate of the Extreme Fire Essence was practically certain. Wang Haoran's interest lay in instigating a clash between the two protagonists. That night. Wang Haoran approached the campsite where Yan Linger and her group rested. "Who goes there?" Yan Linger’s subordinates stepped forward to block his way. "How brazen," Yan Linger scolded, having overheard as she passed by. Her subordinates dared not argue and quickly stepped aside. "Hey, young master of the Eastern Domain's Wang family, what brings you here?" Yan Linger inquired. "I'm here to see you," Wang Haoran replied. Yan Linger giggled, "Looking to court me?" Wang Haoran was taken aback by her directness. More surprisingly, before he could respond, Yan Linger continued: "You're in luck. I'm in a good mood today, so I agree." "You're not joking, are you?" Wang Haoran asked. "I'm not joking. From now on, you're mine. If anyone bothers you, just mention my name, I've got your back," Yan Linger asserted with confidence. Wang Haoran chuckled. It seemed Yan Linger had done her homework on him and knew his background. However, she had misjudged a few things. Wang Haoran's bodyguards had all cloaked their presence, making it impossible to tell they were from the Jiang Clan. Yan Linger likely assumed Wang Haoran's entourage was comprised of Wang family members. Though the Wang family was strong in the Eastern Domain, they weren't as formidable in the Golden Flame Mansion. Yan Linger’s faction stood at the very pinnacle among the many in the Golden Flame Mansion. Her confidence in her words was well-founded. "Since the lady is so straightforward, I won't be coy. I look forward to your guidance," Wang Haoran said, glancing up at the moonlit sky before adding, "Care to take a walk?" "Sure." Yan Linger nodded in agreement. The two of them strolled across Crimson Flame Mountain. Yan Linger's playful fierceness was evident as she occasionally brandished her whip to intimidate. Within the camp, Wang Haoran had kept a low profile to avoid commotion. Now, in the secluded area with Yan Linger, he no longer held back. Given Wang Haoran's prowess, Yan Linger was no match for him. Instead of teaching him a lesson, she found herself being taught a lesson. Surprisingly, after the confrontation, Yan Linger became exceptionally docile. Wang Haoran couldn't help but recognize the familiar twist of fate once again. According to the typical storyline, this was supposed to be Su Xuan's experience. When Su Xuan was powerless, he would suffer bullying from Yan Linger, but once he grew stronger, he would turn the tables, savoring Yan Linger’s allure. However, before Su Xuan could grow, the opportunity had been seized by someone else. Yan Linger, once subdued, became exceedingly compliant. Wang Haoran then extended his wilful influence. Everything unfolded seamlessly. Afterwards, Wang Haoran instructed Yan Linger on several matters. She agreed without hesitation. Back at the camp, Su Xuan found himself unable to wait for Yan Linger to come to him and decided to look for her himself. "Su Xuan, I've already dumped you. Why are you still looking for me?" Yan Linger said. "Linger, stop messing around," Su Xuan chuckled. "I'm serious. I've fallen for someone else. I don't want to upset him, so stay away from me, or I'll whip you," Yan Linger warned, her hand resting earnestly on the whip at her waist. Su Xuan was dumbfounded. He realized that Yan Linger was serious this time. He had thought Yan Linger was different from Xu Qingtong, Hua Jieyu, and Jiang Qingkui, but he was wrong. Yan Linger’s change was even more heartless! "Who have you fallen for?" Su Xuan demanded angrily. "Ever heard of Ye Xuantian? It’s him. If you want a beating, go find him," Yan Linger said casually, tossing a jade pendant to Su Xuan. "Since we've known each other, consider this a keepsake." Su Xuan instinctively caught it. It was a spirit jade, not the finest but still of considerable value. Despite wanting to throw it away, he couldn't bring himself to do it. The person was gone, but a memento was better than nothing. Why not cherish this piece of spirit jade? Feeling vexed, Su Xuan left, returning to camp increasingly agitated, wanting to challenge Ye Xuantian. Yet, as he neared Ye Xuantian's camp, he calmed down. Though angry, Su Xuan remained rational. His current strength was nowhere close to matching this so-called god of slaughter, Ye. Contemplating his frustration, Su Xuan prepared to depart. At that moment, Ye Fan, who had been meditating by the campfire, suddenly opened his eyes. Ye Fan had detected Su Xuan's surveillance but had initially ignored it. It wasn’t until Ye Fan sensed that Su Xuan carried something belonging to Fang Youruo that his expression darkened. In a flash, Ye Fan vanished from the camp.