Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate

Chapter 140: A Visit to Protagonist Fang Yuan's Abode

"Incredible! No wonder this is the cave mansion of a disciple of the Holy Lord."

"Cultivating in such an environment definitely yields greater efficiency than anywhere else!"

With a gleeful expression, Jiang Chen arrived at the grand entrance of the Autumn Water Palace.

His uniform, a token of his status as a disciple of the Holy Lord, emitted an enchanting glow.

Unexpectedly, a door formed within the intricate engravings of the Autumn Water Palace.

"So this disciple uniform is more than just ornamental. It also serves as the key to this door. Intriguing, indeed!"

Jiang Chen gazed appreciatively at the elegant and luxurious uniform of the Holy Lord's disciple, a nod of satisfaction gracing his features.

Without further ado, he stepped into the serene confines of the Autumn Water Palace.

A colossal expanse of palatial splendor unfolded before him, exclusively reserved for his living and cultivation needs.

The sense of comfort was simply overwhelming!

In no time, Jiang Chen found himself in the most prestigious cultivation room within the Autumn Water Palace.

He eased himself onto a meditation cushion crafted from the rare Tranquil Heart Blue Jade.

"Now, time to see what gifts the four elders have bestowed upon me!"

A wave of excitement coursed through Jiang Chen.

His lips curled into an anticipatory smile as he began to extract the four storage artifacts for a closer examination, one by one.

What he found was an array of treasures of various types, each housed within its own storage artifact.

The first storage ring was brimming with an assortment of pills, ranging from those suitable for the Heavenly Origin realm to those meant for the Inquiring Journey realm.

The second storage bracelet housed numerous cultivation method manuals, mostly catering to practitioners of the Inquiring Journey realm.

In contrast, the third storage bracelet was filled with an abundant selection of spiritual plants, all fine-tuned for the Inquiring Journey realm, and a sizable amount of spirit jades.

Inside the fourth storage ring lay a top-grade defensive shield specifically designed for the Heavenly Origin realm.

Evidently, elders like Mo Yu had coordinated their offerings to ensure a balanced array of resources.

'Incredible!'

'The benefits accorded to a Holy Lord's disciple truly are exceptional. With these pills and spiritual plants at my disposal, I can significantly reduce my expenditure of Villain Value points.'

'And this Heavenly Origin top-grade defensive shield? Its rank far surpasses my current Carefree Heavenly Extreme Robe.'

'Still, it's worth remembering that the Carefree Heavenly Extreme Robe is a growth-type robe. Given enough materials, its capabilities can be substantially amplified.'

'The same potential for growth applies to the Shadowblade Sword.'

'Looking at it now, I should seize an opportunity to collect the necessary materials for their upgrade!'

'...'

With these thoughts coursing through his mind, Jiang Chen began to categorize the treasures and meticulously transferred them into the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring.

Following that, Jiang Chen proceeded to draw out the transmission jade token, making contact with Rong Liangcai.

"Fang Yuan has successfully recovered his standard cultivation capacity."

"This calls for a celebration. I plan to pay him a visit tomorrow."

"You should also spare some time to meet him, to mend fences, so to speak. Encourage those who harbor grievances against him to reconcile and prompt those who wish to befriend Fang Yuan to visit him."

"However, caution must be exercised to prevent them from arriving en masse. Rather, have them go one by one. I trust you grasp my intention!"

"..."

Jiang Chen relayed his instructions to Rong Liangcai through the transmission jade token.

With that done, he carefully stored the transmission jade token away, replacing it with a handful of Inquiring Journey spiritual plants, ready to indulge in their benefits!

As the time ticked away.

In what seemed like a mere blink of an eye.

The dance of day and night had completed its cycle, welcoming the arrival of a new day.

Throughout the night, Jiang Chen had managed to consume the entire collection of spiritual plants.

Although the influence of Inquiring Journey spiritual plants on the present state of the Burning World Red Lotus had lessened considerably.

Nevertheless, given their sheer volume, these plants still managed to provide substantial nourishment to the Burning World Red Lotus, further enhancing its fiery hue.

Jiang Chen's cultivation base also saw notable progress within the Early-stage Inquiring Journey realm.

He assessed that it wouldn't be much longer before he could attain the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm.

Once that happened, his true combat prowess was certain to surge yet again!

'It's time for me to pay Fang Yuan a visit!'

A glint of icy determination flickered in Jiang Chen's eyes.

He proceeded to retrieve the Black Crystal Sky Piercing Shuttle and set his course for Fang Yuan's cave mansion.

As for Fang Yuan's cave mansion's location, Jiang Chen had conducted his research thoroughly.

In a matter of moments, Jiang Chen found himself at the edge of a lofty cliff.

Fang Yuan's cave mansion had been carved into the rock face of this cliff, forming a vast cavern.

But, interestingly, a spiritual spring had taken root here, and the spiritual Qi it radiated was immensely potent.

The surroundings were undeniably serene, providing an ideal setting for cultivation.

However, a sizable crowd had already gathered outside Fang Yuan's cave mansion.

Yet, this did not come as a surprise to Jiang Chen.

Fang Yuan, a once dazzling genius who had experienced a fall and risen again, was sure to draw the attention of the members of the Fang Clan, his acquaintances, and those hoping to gain his favor, who would undeniably rush to his side.

Jiang Chen didn't need the services of Rong Liangcai to round up these people.

In the present moment, Jiang Chen's arrival had stirred some commotion among the crowd gathered outside Fang Yuan's cave mansion.

"Look, the Holy Lord's disciple has arrived!"

"The Holy Lord's disciple! It's Senior Brother Jiang Chen!"

"I didn't anticipate that Senior Brother Jiang Chen would also pay a visit to Fang Yuan, and so early at that! It appears that Senior Brother Jiang Chen holds Fang Yuan in high regard!"

"Indeed, Fang Yuan's aptitude is extraordinary, and Senior Brother Jiang Chen, being a potential future Holy Lord, would surely need a right-hand man!"

"Your point stands, but I believe Senior Brother Jiang Chen isn't solely motivated by personal gain, he genuinely has Fang Yuan's interests at heart."

"Enough with the chatter, let's show our respects quickly!"

"..."

Following a flurry of discussion, the crowd moved collectively towards Jiang Chen, expressing their respect with earnest bows.

"Junior Brothers and Sisters, please rise!"

Jiang Chen offered a cordial smile, then inquired, "I assume this is where Junior Brother Fang Yuan resides? I have come to visit him."

"Yes, Senior Brother Jiang Chen, this is indeed Fang Yuan's abode."

"We just arrived ourselves, and Fang Yuan has yet to emerge. He might still be engaged in cultivation."

"Certainly, now that Fang Yuan has reclaimed his standard cultivation ability, he's likely engrossed in his practice, neglecting both sleep and meals."

"..."

The crowd hustled to provide their input, each individual eager to engage in dialogue with Jiang Chen and establish a rapport.

Meanwhile, within the confines of the cave mansion.

"So, Jiang Chen has made an appearance!"

"I didn't anticipate he'd pay me a visit this early in the day!"

"I wonder what his intentions might be?"

As Fang Yuan observed Jiang Chen and the others from inside, his eyebrows knit together slightly.

Truth be told, he was aware much earlier that numerous visitors had come to his Cave Mansion.

Yet, he was driven by his desire to cultivate, harboring no intentions of entertaining any guests.

Therefore, he simply maintained the faade of being engrossed in secluded cultivation.

However, now that Jiang Chen had made his arrival...

Nangong Wan's words from before began to resonate.

Jiang Chen, being the disciple of the Holy Lord, boasted an extraordinary talent, even possessing the bloodline of a true dragon!

Although Fang Yuan's initial impression of Jiang Chen wasn't favorable.

After considering the insights shared by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, even though he was reluctant to form a bond with Jiang Chen, he had resolved to adopt a stance of 'if he is not a foe, maintain neutrality; but if he becomes an adversary, he must be eradicated'.

Now that Jiang Chen had taken the initiative to visit him, on the surface at least, he seemed to bring a message of goodwill.

Considering this, it would be discourteous of Fang Yuan to leave Jiang Chen waiting outside.

"Should I go out and meet him?"

Fang Yuan felt a slight unease in his heart, still a bit hesitant.

"Let's go greet him. It won't take too much time."

Nangong Wan spoke, not wishing for Fang Yuan to antagonize Jiang Chen and create an additional adversary.

"Since Jiang Chen has made the effort to come, let's receive him."

Shangguan Ning added, "This way, we can observe him up close and try to glean more about his character."

"Alright, I'll meet him!"

Fang Yuan inhaled deeply and nodded in agreement.

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