We Villains Don't Want to Be Stepping Stones - Chapter 3

"We Villains Don't Want to Be Stepping Stones - Chapter 3: Returning to the Sect"

Chapter 3: Returning to the Sect

"Yes! Young Master, I suggest we kill Ye Qingchan first to prevent her from leaking any information."

"Right! Kill Ye Qingchan!!"

Upon hearing this, the proud disciples of the various sects immediately voiced their agreement.

However, Ye Qingchan and the other disciples of the Xuan Jian Sect furrowed their brows, their expressions filled with fear.

At this point, their explanations held no meaning.

These proud sect disciples, driven by their petty ambitions, would surely seize this opportunity to attack the Xuan Jian Sect and destroy the strongest force in the Northern Wasteland.

And Ling Xiao's identity likely originated from the Holy Land above the Four Wastelands—otherwise, he wouldn't possess such overwhelming strength.

To someone like him, the lives of these insignificant ants were meaningless.

But!!

Just as Ye Qingchan's heart trembled with anger and despair, Ling Xiao suddenly raised his hand, silencing the clamor.

"Though my strength is modest, I have always believed in fairness under the Great Dao. I assure you all—I will not spare a single demonic evildoer, but neither will I wrong an innocent person."

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the crowd froze once again.

Looking at Ling Xiao now, it was as if radiant light was bursting forth from him, dazzling and awe-inspiring.

This was... the light of righteousness!!

"Young... Young Master..."

Even Ye Qingchan's lips quivered, her words caught in her throat.

Originally, in her eyes, someone like Ling Xiao—a young prodigy who had risen to prominence and stood high above others—was likely arrogant, conceited, and indifferent to the lives of others.

Even his earlier suppression of the Demon Empress seemed like nothing more than a ploy to gain fame and glory.

But now, gazing at his gentle and calm celestial visage, she suddenly felt confused.

"This young lady fought valiantly earlier and sustained significant injuries. I believe... even if the Xuan Jian Sect did collude with the demonic sect, it has nothing to do with her."

Ling Xiao smiled faintly and waved his hand.

Suddenly, an aged figure tore through the void, appearing above the crowd.

Immediately afterward, an overwhelming oppressive aura surged forth, crushing all the proud disciples present, causing cold sweat to pour down their faces.

A Po Wang (Breaking Illusion) Realm expert!!!

Instantly, the gazes of the crowd trembled, and they became even more convinced of their earlier thoughts.

This Young Master Ling was definitely not from the Four Wastelands.

"Go and secretly eliminate all the demonic sects in the Northern Wasteland. Do not let any news of this leak out."

Ling Xiao spoke indifferently, and the elder immediately bowed deeply. "Yes, Young Master."

His posture was that of a servant!!

A Po Wang Realm expert was actually this youth's subordinate.

"Ssssss!!"

Low, suppressed gasps echoed through the area as the black-robed elder vanished without a trace.

"Miss Qingchan, you know that Chu Yang they mentioned, don't you?"

After finishing his arrangements, Ling Xiao turned back to Ye Qingchan, his tone calm.

As he had guessed, if Yue Qiuci had slaughtered all the proud disciples today, the matter of her colluding with the Demon Empress would have been completely covered up.

Chosen Ones like these often liked to play the role of the underdog, quietly growing stronger within their sects until they reunited with the empress for a dramatic heroic rescue.

Of course, ordinary Chosen Ones also typically had a childhood sweetheart or older sister figure.

Clearly, Ye Qingchan was likely Chu Yang's little bamboo horse companion.

And judging by the fortune surrounding Ye Qingchan, she wouldn't fall so easily today.

Once she returned to her sect, she would surely question Chu Yang about his relationship with Yue Qiuci, leading to another round of convoluted trials.

However, what slightly intrigued Ling Xiao at this moment was how Ye Qingchan, with her current cultivation level, would escape from Yue Qiuci's grasp.

What exactly was her "Golden Finger"?

Ling Xiao's gaze sharpened as he scrutinized Ye Qingchan.

Indeed, every Chosen One was like a mysterious door that needed to be slowly opened to uncover the treasures hidden within.

It seemed he still needed to find an opportunity to delve deeper into... Ye Qingchan to truly understand her.

"I won't hide anything from you, Young Master. Chu Yang is the Young Master of our Xuan Jian Sect. He and I came to train in the mountains together, and we agreed to meet at Chang Yun Mountain. I swear on my life that Chu Yang would never betray the Xuan Jian Sect!"

Ye Qingchan didn't conceal anything—or rather, she couldn't.

With this Young Master Ling's strength, he could easily annihilate the entire Xuan Jian Sect. Deceiving him would result in unimaginable consequences.

"Oh? In that case, Miss Ye, please take me to the Xuan Jian Sect."

Ling Xiao nodded lightly, saying nothing more.

Look, the opportunity had already presented itself.

Swearing on one's life—didn't that mean her life now belonged to him?

"Alright!"

Ye Qingchan showed no fear. She still refused to believe that Chu Yang would collude with the demonic sect and massacre the righteous path of the Northern Wasteland.

The priority now was to see Chu Yang and get to the bottom of this matter.

And with Young Master Ling here, with his sense of justice and righteousness, he would surely restore fairness to the Xuan Jian Sect!

"Then I won't trouble Miss Ye further."

Ling Xiao turned around, grabbing Yue Qiuci by the neck, and set off toward the Xuan Jian Sect alongside Ye Qingchan.

Meanwhile, the other proud disciples of the various sects left the ancient forest and returned to their respective sects to report today's events to their elders.

"Cough, cough."

Along the way, Ye Qingchan continued to cough up blood, her vitality waning. Clearly, she had sustained serious injuries during the earlier battle.

"Miss Ye, it's getting late. If you don't mind, let's rest here for tonight. You should recover as soon as possible to avoid leaving behind any lingering issues."

Ling Xiao's expression remained calm, but a flicker of sinister intent flashed in his eyes.

From the system's previous hints, he had learned there were two ways to obtain fate points.

One was to plunder their fortune by killing them, which would grant rewards for the slaying.

The other was to make the Chosen One submit, which would also yield rewards.

Now that Ling Xiao had encountered two Chosen Ones, he naturally wanted to test the differences between these two methods.

Of course, Ye Qingchan wasn't necessarily untouchable. But someone like her—a Chosen One's childhood sweetheart—often harbored another terrifying identity.

If he could subdue her before she awakened her "Golden Finger," it might prove useful in the future.

"Thank you, Young Master."

Ye Qingchan nodded lightly, and together with the others, descended from the sky to find an ancient cave in the mountains as a temporary resting place.

"Miss Ye, come with me."

"Yes, Young Master."

For some reason, Ye Qingchan felt an inexplicable sense of unease in her heart at this moment.

Deep into the night, silence enveloped the surroundings. A lone man and woman, a cave... healing wounds...

Brothers, can you picture the scene?