"Send me the task list!" Lin Fan didn't believe it; if it wasn't too outrageous, he could accept it.
"Ding: A new mission has been issued. Would you like to accept it?"
The system opened the task list, and Lin Fan glanced at it. His face instantly darkened.
"System, explain to me what this 'dual cultivation with Wang Qingxian' mission is all about? You're not a villain system, you're a harem system, aren't you?"
This bastard only issues tasks for perverts, and the rewards are also given to perverts. He doesn't act like a villain at all.
"The true villain's path is to be a good wife, build a harem, and become a stud. Once you conquer Wang Qingxian, wouldn't it be easy for you to win over Liu Wanqing? The three most important women in the Liu family will be your harem, and the Liu family will be yours for the taking!" the system explained.
"Hehe, then we don't need to look at the second task, let's just take down Liu Wanqing!" Lin Fan sneered.
"This is the path a villain takes: shameless, despicable, and philandering—that's what a true villain does!" the system retorted.
I shouldn't have had any hope for you!
He clicked "refuse to claim," and it actually worked. Sure enough, that bastard wouldn't force himself on me when it comes to lewd things; at least he's somewhat humane. Otherwise, he would have been in big trouble if he'd been locked up in a dark room.
In the East Garden, when Wang Qingxian heard that Lin Fan had domineeringly protected Liu Mengli, her expression changed slightly, and her brows furrowed. She hadn't expected Liu Mengli to have such a powerful backer.
A mysterious and unpredictable young man whose strength is no less than that of the Nascent Soul stage. Unless the Liu family patriarch comes out of seclusion, he will be really difficult to deal with.
Some of the older members of the family were not convinced by her, and even more so by Liu Wanqing. Therefore, it was impossible for them to join forces with the Nascent Soul stage experts of the family to take action.
It will be extremely difficult for Liu Wanqing to successfully seize the position of family head.
"Cloud Peak Immortal Palace?" When she heard this name, she thought it was incredibly powerful to dare to name something like "Immortal Palace." There were no three other lineages like it in the entire Tianchen Continent.
"It seems I'm just ignorant!" she sneered.
"Mother, do you mean the Cloud Peak Palace is fake?" Liu Wan asked, sounding aggrieved.
Several of her guards were missing limbs, but Liu Mengli seemed unaffected and did not receive any punishment, which was somewhat hard for her to accept.
"I don't know. To be able to repair her spiritual veins and not only restore her to her peak condition within a few months, but also break through to the Golden Core Realm, such methods are beyond the reach of ordinary people," Wang Qingxian said calmly.
"Besides, it's no longer important to worry about whether the Cloud Peak Immortal Palace is real or not. Even if it is fake, those old fogies will insist that it is real!"
Liu Wanqing asked, puzzled, "Why? If the Cloud Peak Immortal Palace is fake, then we don't need to be afraid of them, and we can naturally convict her."
Wang Qingxian shook her head and said, "It's different. That young man is mysterious and unpredictable. If we give him a few more years, I'm afraid the Liu family will have to ask the patriarch to come out of seclusion. It's unwise to offend someone with terrifying potential and a mysterious background."
Even without the Cloud Peak Immortal Palace, as long as that young man insists on protecting Liu Mengli, the Liu family will have to consider the consequences.
If the Liu family pushes them too far, they might turn to an enemy family and be given a decade or more to grow. They would then become a major enemy of the Liu family, and the Liu family would be unable to stop their furious revenge.
So while the Cloud Peak Palace is just a gimmick, what's truly terrifying is the young man before them. The more extraordinary he appears, the more fearful the enemies become, and who cares whether the so-called Cloud Peak Palace actually exists?
If the Cloud Palace truly exists, it's too ethereal, and the Liu family can't do anything to the two of them. But whether they will face retaliation in the future is hard to say.
Even if the Cloud Peak Palace didn't exist, they still wouldn't dare to make a move; no one would want to offend him.
Even if Liu Qingtian's faction loses its mind and tries to deal with Lin Fan, the Grand Elder's camp will stand up to stop them.
"Are we destined to be suppressed by them?" Liu Wanqing felt unwilling. They were only one step away from success.
"What's the rush? There's still the Four Saints Gathering. As long as you win the championship, no one will be able to challenge your position as the heir of the Liu family," Wang Qingxian said.
"As for Liu Mengli, if she wants to take action, she can have someone else do it for her. Why should we leave ourselves as a handle for others?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Wanqing's eyes lit up, and she said, "Mother, you mean..."
Liu Xiangxun walked into the secluded courtyard of the Liu family, her lips slightly pursed. She was the granddaughter of the Fourth Elder and usually had a lively personality, liked excitement, and rarely came here.
However, being invited today to mend her relationship with Liu Mengli made her very unhappy.
She hadn't liked playing with the two sisters before, and had only seen them a few times since she was little. Suddenly, because Liu Mengli had returned, she was asked to come and build a good relationship with her. It would have been better to let her go out and hunt monsters.
She kicked at the pebbles, muttering to herself.
"Who are you, and why are you here?"
A calm voice came from the side. Liu Xiangxun looked up and saw a young man in white robes, with an otherworldly air and eyes as vast as the starry sky. His expression was ambiguous, exuding a mysterious aura, which immediately captivated her.
"Are there really such ethereal, fairy-like people in the world?" she murmured.
Lin Fan looked at the pretty, sweet-looking girl in front of him speechlessly.
He remembered that the system had rewarded him with villainous charm points, but he shouldn't be able to seduce ladies from respectable families.
"If you don't say anything, I'm going to kick you out!" Lin Fan warned.
"Huh?" Liu Xiangxun realized what was happening, hurriedly wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth, and said, "I am Liu Xiangxun, the granddaughter of the fourth elder of the Liu family. Where are you from, brother? I don't think I've ever seen you before!"
"Fourth Elder?" Lin Fan stared at her strangely. Wasn't that someone from the faction of the First Elder of the Liu family?
His eyes darted around slightly, and a look of distress crossed his face. He said, "So it's my cousin. I'm your cousin Lin Fan. Unfortunately, my family has fallen on hard times, so I came to stay with my aunt a few days ago. But my uncle disliked my poor background, so he made me stay here."
"Huh?" Liu Xiangxun blinked her innocent big eyes, her little face scrunched up. She felt like her head was about to explode. Her father didn't seem to have married a concubine surnamed Lin.
"That wretched father, how could he do this!" she roared, waving her fists and showing her two little tiger teeth, her voice sweet and childish.
With her mind nearly blank, she decided to stop thinking about it. Since it was her father's fault, she was determined to go back and demand an explanation.
How could such a handsome and dashing older brother be left in such a remote corner, causing me to only see him today? At the very least, I could give him a guest room.
"Brother, don't worry, I'll definitely help you get revenge!" she patted her chest and promised.
"Brother, who is she?"
At this moment, Fengxi walked over and saw Liu Xiangxun looking at him with infatuated eyes. She then walked over and naturally took his arm, asking him warily.
"The Fourth Elder's granddaughter, your cousin," Lin Fan said with a smile.
"Huh?" Liu Xiangxun's pretty face fell as she looked at the two of them being so intimate. She said, "Aren't you my cousin?"
Fengxi hugged his arm tightly, like a kitten guarding its food, and said, "This is my brother, not yours!"
Liu Xiangxun said "Oh," and suddenly realized, feeling somewhat disappointed. He must be the legendary figure from the Fu family's rumors, the one who pointed at Liu Qingtian and angrily cursed him, showing him no respect.
"Damn it, how dare you lie to me!" Liu Xiangxun gritted her teeth, looking at him with some resentment.
"What brings you here?" Lin Fan asked.
"I want to go out and play with Sister Mengli!" Liu Xiangxun said truthfully, like a deflated balloon.
It's a pity. If it really were her cousin, she could have persuaded her grandfather to let him marry into the family. As for who the bride would be, that would naturally be herself. But it seems her fantasy has been shattered.
"I'm not going..." Fengxi said somewhat reluctantly. She was already flirting with her brother as soon as she arrived, and her eyes kept darting around. She was about to get angry.
"Then I'll stay here with my sister!" Liu Xiangxun's eyes brightened slightly. If she could stay here, wouldn't she be able to see him all the time?
Lin Fan couldn't stand her gaze, so he nudged Feng Xi and said, "Let's go have some fun and get to know Yundu City!"
"But I don't want to go!" Fengxi pouted, and seeing Lin Fan's face slowly darken, she said listlessly, "Fine, I'll go!"
She looked at Liu Xiangxun and said with some resentment, "Let's go quickly and come back sooner."
Liu Xiangxun glanced back at Lin Fan from time to time, and seeing him standing there like a wooden statue, not planning to follow, she felt a little disappointed.
Watching the two women leave, Lin Fan glanced towards the east courtyard. Would Liu Wanqing and her daughter make a move?
He sent Fengxi out so that she could get closer to the people of the First Elder's faction, give them some hope, and gain their full support, thus paving the way for her.
If Fengxi stays here, Wang Qingxian will be powerless to make a move. But by letting her out, giving Wang Qingxian and the others a chance, they can leave clues if they are willing to take action.
"I hope you won't be so patient; you need to make a scene to make it interesting," he whispered, his eyes sharp.
"Sister Mengli, shall we ride the Thundercloud Lion for a ride?" Liu Xiangxun asked with a smile, holding her arm.
"No, that's too flashy!" Fengxi shook her head.
The Thunder Cloud Lion's imposing and majestic presence would attract attention and could even cause panic, a chaotic scene that she certainly didn't want to see.
The two women walked hand in hand down the bustling street. Yundu City was prosperous and lively, and many of the goods were things that Fengxi had never seen before.
They quickly put all their unpleasantness behind them and had a great time.
The dazzling array of goods and the various acrobatic performances left them overwhelmed and unsure of which to look at.
"Sister Mengli, this pastry is so sweet, you should have a piece too."
They were having so much fun that they forgot all about it, but someone was secretly following them. The person was very cautious, keeping a great distance and not getting too close, only looking within their field of vision.
"This Cloud City is quite interesting."
In the luxurious and grand restaurant, a man dressed in purple robes played with a folding fan, looked at the beautiful scenery, and smiled calmly.
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