Chapter 12

Ever since she was a child, her parents were absent from her life. However, she was taken in by Master Dingyi of the Hengshan School and grew up in Baiyun Nunnery. While the masters, uncles, and sisters were kind, they always maintained a stern expression. She wondered why they were so kind to her. As for Du Yu, her elder brother, although he initially seemed unpleasant, he had repeatedly saved her life. In this critical moment, he even sacrificed himself to protect her. How could she repay such kindness?

Yilin spoke with determination, "I won't go! The Buddha teaches us that if we do not help those in need, who will? As a disciple of a renowned school, Yilin cannot commit the unrighteous act of letting you die while I escape alone. We shall face this together!"

Du Yu grew anxious. He had not expected Yilin to be so stubborn. He argued, "That villain moves swiftly, covering great distances in a single day. If you stay, you may be able to hold him back momentarily, allowing me to escape. But if we stay together, we won't get far before he catches up. I am just one person, but you will suffer humiliation. Why go through that? Please, go away!"

Yilin, however, remained resolute. "If you die, I die. Why should I regret my decision to help you? If you were to sacrifice yourself for me, I, Yilin, would feel ashamed even if I survive. Master has taught me that when a friend is in need, one must lend a hand. I am not leaving."

Du Yu was on the verge of despair. He had meticulously planned everything, accounting for every possible outcome, but he had not anticipated Yilin's unwavering sense of justice. If she refused to leave, he would be unable to proceed with the second step of his mission, and his subsequent plans would be halted. What could he do?

In a moment of desperation, Du Yu's heart raced, and he impulsively grabbed Yilin's beautiful face and kissed her. Caught off guard by this sudden action, Yilin, in her righteousness, was unprepared. His salty and wet hands grew more intrusive, moving up and down beneath her loose Tsing Yi, leaving Yilin feeling confused and at a loss.

Yilin, neglected for so long, found herself nearly melting into Du Yu's embrace. However, the image of her master flashed through her mind, reminding her of her monastic vows. Embarrassed, she slapped him.

Yilin, as a member of the Hengshan School, possessed impressive martial arts skills. Although her slap was not forceful, it left Du Yu with a bruised and swollen nose and face, resembling the second senior brother. Considering his inappropriate actions, he had received no less than what he deserved.

With a forlorn smile, Yilin ran away, tears streaming down her face.

Du Yu received a prompt from the space: "You have successfully rescued Yilin from Tian Boguang, gaining 40 points of Yilin's favorability. Your favorability with Yilin is now at 60 points. To complete the second task and win Yilin over completely, you need to reach 100 points of favorability and make use of your [villain value]."

Simultaneously, the space reminded him: "No. 197621, due to your instigation of conflicts between the Qingcheng faction, Huashan faction, and Fuwei Escort, resulting in significant changes to the plot, your behavior meets the criteria for a villain reward. You have been awarded 50 villain points, bringing your current villain value to 360 points."

"The criteria for a villain reward are as follows: By employing your wit and strength, you have significantly altered the plot, weakening the righteous and strengthening the villains. Therefore, you meet the criteria for a reward. The space will consider the plot's difficulty, the extent of the changes, and the ingenuity of your strategies to determine suitable rewards."

Du Yu was amazed. When he narrowly escaped death and killed the Black Viper, the space had rewarded him with only 10 villain points. Yet, this time, through his observations of Qingkong, he had made significant discoveries. By boldly confronting Tiger and devouring Wolf, he had set in motion the clash between Yue Buqun and Yu Canghai, earning him 50 villain points.

Being a villain seemed quite enjoyable!

Furthermore, based on the space's hints, the villain value could be used to obtain a heroine like Yilin, which held immense value.

Excitement surged within Du Yu. If he could exchange his villain points for a heroine, he would no longer be alone in the space. Previously, as the [Wolf Gu Xuan Kuang], he had been destined to be forever alone, as no one would willingly join forces with a villain. However, if he could enter a plot and win over a heroine, he would never be without companionship again. The prospect of being accompanied by numerous beauties, each with their unique skills and talents, filled him with anticipation. Why would he even need a team?

A magnificent golden path lay before Du Yu, beckoning him with irresistible allure.

Suppressing his elation, Du Yu continued to watch the fierce battle unfolding in the arena.

Yue Buqun, Lin Zhennan, and Lin Pingzhi stood side by side, accompanied by hundreds of escorts, effectively blocking Yu Canghai and the Qingcheng faction's path.

Yu Canghai's expression grew increasingly grim. Unable to contain himself any longer, he declared, "Old Yue, I shall demonstrate the Qingcheng School's sword technique today and challenge your Huashan swordsmanship!"

Yue Buqun responded coolly, "Throughout history, Wen Wu (civil and military) have been valued equally, with neither holding superiority over the other. I have long heard that the Qingcheng School's swordsmanship is renowned as the best in the region. I have been eager to test my skills against it."

In an instant, two master-level figures engaged in a fierce battle, their swords casting shadows in a dazzling display of skill.

Yue Buqun's face radiated a purple light, his sword carried the weight of Zixia's mystical power, and his Huashan swordsmanship, which employed Qi control, reached its pinnacle. Each strike caused Yu Canghai to quiver.

However, Yu Canghai, having spent his life in the martial arts world, possessed exceptional swordsmanship and was regarded as a sage. The Qingcheng School boasted an array of refined sword techniques. For a while, the two combatants appeared evenly matched.

Witnessing the clash between the two masters, Du Yu's heart grew increasingly bitter.

He understood his own circumstances well. Both Qingkong and the man with the golden glasses possessed combat abilities that surpassed those of the original Black Viper after a month of training.

Qingkong, having obtained the knowledge of the "Sword of Dispelling Evil" from Yue Buqun during the Qi Wang Conference, had become an undercover agent in Qingcheng School. Now armed with the swordsmanship of both Qingcheng and Huashan schools, and having enhanced his skills with Yue Buqun's Little Huandan, his strength far exceeded that of other adventurers.

Similarly, the man with

 the golden glasses possessed the appearance of a transcendent figure, as well as the talent for swordplay. He had previously courted Yue Lingshan and sought the Clear Wind Sword Technique on Huashan Mountain, allowing him to advance three levels. In his battle with Qingkong, it was only a matter of time before he found himself in danger.

Du Yu observed the intense fight, his bitterness growing with each passing moment.