Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate (Old Version)

"Mm!"

"In a few days, when we depart, the sect will distribute additional supplies to you."

"Jiang Chen, return safely! You bear the responsibility of securing the sect's future!"

Feng Jun nodded, then placed a firm hand on Jiang Chen's shoulder.

"Understood."

Jiang Chen nodded gravely in response.

"Proceed."

"Be sure to instruct Ning Xian gradually, and avoid the temptation of rapid achievement."

As Feng Jun spoke, he settled back into his seat and resumed his work, the embodiment of dedication.

"Yes, disciple takes his leave."

Jiang Chen bowed respectfully and exited the Sect Master's Main Hall alongside Ning Xian.

The duo strolled along the path, their long sleeves billowing and spiritual mist enveloping them, resembling a pair of ethereal lovers.

Bystanders couldn't help but glance over and offer greetings.

It was uncertain if the Black Heavenly Fate Value was at play.

Numerous female disciples crossed their path.

Furthermore, these disciples appeared smitten, enthusiastically greeting Jiang Chen and seemingly harboring a particular fondness for him.

Upon seeing Ning Xian at Jiang Chen's side, they displayed a touch of jealousy and envy.

Regardless.

Any man's heart would undoubtedly be delighted in such an environment.

"Jiang Chen... who are they?"

Ning Xian bit her lip and inquired.

"They're just my junior sisters."

Jiang Chen smiled and gently tousled the back of Ning Xian's head. "What's on your mind?"

"Nothing!"

"Nothing at all!"

A blush briefly tinted Ning Xian's lovely face as she shook her head.

"Let's go, we're almost there."

With a smile playing on his lips, Jiang Chen wrapped his arm around Ning Xian's slender waist and took off in a single bound.

In the blink of an eye.

The two reached Jiang Chen's modest building, complete with a secluded courtyard.

Whoosh.

The formation opened.

Side by side, they entered.

"From now on, this will be your home."

"Should you need anything, feel free to contact the Deacon Hall. I can arrange for some disciples to assist you in my name."

As he spoke, Jiang Chen guided Ning Xian into the residence.

Ning Xian nodded continuously, her lovely eyes sweeping the area. She thought to herself, 'The house is pleasant, and the spiritual energy is plentiful, yet it's too simplistic. When I have a chance, I'll come and embellish it...'

She resolved that, aside from cultivating, she would beautify Jiang Chen's courtyard!

Upon reaching the small building.

In a private room upstairs.

"This is my bedroom..."

"Ah, currently, there's only one room with a bed."

Jiang Chen gestured towards the bed and smiled, "However, I rarely sleep in it. I typically cultivate in the meditation chamber. Feel free to rest wherever you'd like."

"Um, alright..."

A tinge of red graced Ning Xian's lovely face.

The thought of sleeping in Jiang Chen's bed... was somewhat embarrassing.

In the past, whenever she and Jiang Chen were alone together, they would be in the outdoor pavilion.

"Mm-hmm."

"The meditation chamber is right here."

"And there's a martial skills training room over there. It's not large, but it suffices."

"By the way, these are the cultivation methods I'll be teaching you. According to our sect's regulations, I'm allowed to teach you these..."

Jiang Chen produced a stack of cultivation methods and guided Ning Xian to the meditation chamber. "Shall we begin learning now?"

"Well, Jiang Chen, you'll be entering the Cave Heaven secret realm in a few days."

"These remaining days are invaluable. You should focus on your preparations, and we can study the cultivation methods later!"

Ning Xian declared earnestly.

"Indeed."

"You should acquaint yourself with them."

Jiang Chen smiled and nodded, "I'll head to the meditation chamber to solidify my cultivation base and ready myself for the Cave Heaven secret realm in a few days!"

"Alright!"

"Please proceed. You needn't concern yourself with me during this time!"

Ning Xian also nodded and ushered Jiang Chen into the meditation chamber.

Upon entering the meditation chamber,

Jiang Chen settled onto a cushion in a cross-legged position and produced numerous storage rings.

These rings were tokens of appreciation from Jiang Xingtai and others when he took his leave from Autumn Glory City.

"Time to discover what's inside!"

Eagerly, Jiang Chen extended his divine sense and scanned the contents of each storage ring.

Suddenly,

A vast array of treasures materialized before his eyes.

Among them were medicinal pills, spiritual plants, weapons, and cultivation resources such as cultivation manuals.

There were also miscellaneous items intended for daily use. Someone had even included a generous assortment of rare spices, though the sender remained unknown...

"The quality of these pills is commendable, but they're low-rank, suitable only for practitioners in the Spiritual Awakening and Soul Refining realms. They're of no use to me now."

"I'll reserve these pills, along with the weapons and cultivation manuals, for Ning Xian."

"..."

Jiang Chen sifted through the collection of gifts, the majority of which had outlived their usefulness to him.

Consider these cultivation manuals, for instance.

The most advanced among them pertained to the Spiritual Awakening realm, which was utterly futile for Jiang Chen.

He had no desire to bequeath these manuals to Ning Xian either.

Rather, he planned to instruct her in Heavenly Origin realm cultivation methods such as the Wind Void Steps and the Cold Sky Frost Brilliance Secrets.

As for the Starry Abyss Sect's cultivation methods, he would adhere to the sect's regulations and impart them progressively.

Shortly,

Jiang Chen set aside the items he found inapplicable.

What primarily remained before him were spiritual plants and a few medicinal pills for healing and rejuvenating vitality.

"Remarkably, there are over twenty boxes of Mysterious Platform realm spiritual plants!"

"Ah, these were provided by Du Bailei. Given the White Mountain Chamber of Commerce's long-standing presence in the industry, it's only natural that they possess such spiritual plants."

Jiang Chen offered a slight smile and proceeded to collect the spiritual plants.

In truth, the Burning World Red Lotus could be revitalized by any spiritual plant.

Nonetheless, the effects varied across different spiritual plants.

The lower the rank, the weaker the impact.

During his training within the Jiang Clan, Jiang Chen had requested that the clan gather some spiritual plants for his use.

However, the collected plants were of relatively low rank, resulting in only mediocre effects, far inferior to those obtained through Villain Value points.

Moreover,

Even among rare spiritual plants of the same rank, distinct types yielded different outcomes.

Utilizing the power of the Burning World Red Lotus,

Jiang Chen could distinctly discern the potency of a spiritual plant's influence on the Burning World Red Lotus.

At this instant,

He opted for the most potent spiritual plant as his first choice.

"Crunch, crunch."

With a few bites, the spiritual plant was consumed and settled in his stomach.

Soon enough,

The spiritual plant was fully absorbed by the Burning World Red Lotus.

Suddenly, some of the cracks on the lotus mended, but its withered appearance remained unchanged.

Evidently,

Restoring the Burning World Red Lotus to the Inquiring Journey realm was no simple feat.

Naturally,

As the Burning World Red Lotus underwent restoration, Jiang Chen could reap the benefits.

Each time the Burning World Red Lotus healed, his cultivation base and aptitude would enhance!

Time ticked by,

And the next day approached swiftly.

Since Sect Master Feng Jun had already informed him about the Cave Heaven secret realm beforehand, there was no need to revisit the matter.

Instead, he remained in the meditation room, continuing to consume pills.

Ning Xian was also cultivating in the martial skills practice room, occasionally stepping out to arrange the courtyard according to her preferences.

In the blink of an eye, three more days elapsed.

Buzz, buzz, buzz.

Dawn arrived.

"Phew!"

"The effects of this spiritual plant are truly remarkable!"

Jiang Chen exhaled a deep breath of turbid Qi. After days of cultivation, his cultivation base had significantly improved, and a breakthrough seemed imminent!

Furthermore,

His true combat prowess had also increased once more!

At this moment,

A sudden vibration emanated from the transmission jade token.

Jiang Chen's divine sense swept over it.

It was a message sent by the sect's Deacon Hall!

The thirty disciples chosen to enter the Cave Heaven secret realm were to convene at the square before the sect's Deacon Hall!