LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 4:
Chapter 4: Clever and Scheming Liu Yanran
“System, Xiao Fan should still be in the Central Region, right? What if I go kill him now—think it’s doable?”
You couldn’t blame Yan She for having this thought. Xiao Fan was genuinely one of the most unlikeable characters—not just because he was an enemy, but because of who he was.
Most typical protagonists in cultivation novels were just a bit selfish at worst. Some might even bend the rules a little, doing shady things now and then. But Xiao Fan? His issues went far beyond selfishness—he had absolutely no morality.
For example, to target Yan She’s Desolate Ancient Sacred Body, Xiao Fan specially created a highly toxic poison designed to suppress it. He even used Liu Yanran as bait, poisoned her, and then lured Yan She into saving her—forcing him to absorb the poison and damage his sacred body.
In another instance, he slaughtered hundreds of thousands of people in an entire state just to enhance a mid-grade spiritual weapon. And then, he pinned the crime on Yan She, ruining his reputation and turning him into a universally reviled “demon.”
Those who had once followed Yan She all left him one by one.
Then Xiao Fan stepped in, waving the banner of “righteous demon slaying,” ambushed Yan She, and stole his Desolate Ancient Sacred Body for himself.
This guy was the worst kind of selfish and would do anything for personal gain. When it came to morals, he was lower than a beast in human skin.
And there were even more examples—like joining forces with demonic beings from beyond the realm just to sacrifice countless human cultivators.
Later, he even devoured the very ring spirit who had accompanied him all along just to strengthen his own soul.
Characters like that should’ve been skinned alive, had their souls refined into oil lamps… and still that might not be enough.
Yet in this novel, Xiao Fan was the protagonist.
It was exactly this kind of edgy, twisted plot that had attracted a certain group of readers with a taste for drama, making the novel go viral online for a while.
Yan She had read it during that time.
If it were possible, Yan She would love nothing more than to kill Xiao Fan. Not for justice or righteousness—just to vent his anger.
But since Xiao Fan was the so-called “Chosen One,” it wouldn’t be easy to kill him. That’s why Yan She had asked.
[The Chosen One is protected by the will of Heaven and Earth. Killing him is extremely difficult. Even if you somehow succeed, you’ll face severe backlash.]
[With the host’s current strength, you are not yet capable of opposing the will of this world.]
[Recommendation: Remain a salted fish. Focus on improving your strength.]
Got it.
So… not impossible, just not worth it yet. Better to strengthen himself first. Once he was strong enough, none of this would matter.
Damn, the system really knew what it was doing!
“Alright, I’ll do you a favor and hold off for now.”
“Besides, he’s not going to make much of a splash just yet.”
“When I’m strong enough, I’ll crush him in one go.”
“If I act now, I might just help him instead.”
After all, protagonists like him were always cockroach-like. If you couldn’t kill them in one strike, they’d only grow stronger.
Unless you came with thunderous power to suppress him instantly.
And right now, Xiao Fan’s luck was at its absolute peak. Even if Yan She was determined to strike, he might not succeed.
And don’t forget—Xiao Fan had his trusty “Old Grandpa in the Ring.”
That guy wasn’t some random nobody either. He was a powerful cultivator who had escaped from the Upper Realm and was a master of alchemy and formations.
If he decided to take Xiao Fan and flee, there were few in the lower realm who could stop them.
“What’s the point of thinking about this now? Better to slack off.”
With that thought, Yan She returned to his private courtyard.
“System, set an alarm for this time tomorrow. Wake me up then.”
After giving the order, he laid back in his recliner, crossed his legs, and quickly fell asleep.
…
“Damn that Yan She!”
Back in her room, Liu Yanran was furiously punching and kicking her pillow, as if it were Yan She himself.
Just thinking about his overwhelming presence and cold gaze when she left filled her with rage.
This was the first time she had ever seen such intense emotion from Yan She. In that moment, Liu Yanran even felt fear.
In the past, Yan She always obeyed her completely. He never got mad, even when she insulted or hit him—he’d just smile and ask if her hand hurt.
But now, after only a few days apart, how had his attitude changed so drastically?
“Could it be… he found out that I want to kill him?!”
At that thought, Liu Yanran’s face turned deathly pale.
Although she had always seen Yan She as her mortal enemy, she had never once mentioned it to his face.
Even if she hated him, at most she would just avoid him or ignore him.
But now, the distance and disgust she felt from him were stronger than what you’d feel toward a complete stranger.
It felt like…
Like the moment she first found out Yan She was the one who destroyed her clan.
No—worse than that.
Because now, the feeling wasn’t just distance—it was pure, unfiltered loathing.
Like the revulsion one feels when seeing something utterly disgusting.
“He must have found out!”
“But where did I slip up? I’ve always pretended I knew nothing!”
Tears welled up in her eyes at the thought that her greatest secret had been exposed. All the years she spent enduring humiliation, patiently hiding her intentions—all for revenge—was it all going to waste?
“No… I can’t let that happen!”
“The blood debt of hundreds of lives in the Liu family must be repaid!”
“But what about my revenge plan…”
Now that Yan She was wary of her and had even taken back the Nine Immortal Peak token, she no longer had access to him.
Without being near him, her chances of killing him became even slimmer.
“Do I really have to… give myself to him?”
Her expression dimmed as she muttered in a low voice.
“No, I can’t be sure yet. I refuse to believe he could be so heartless. If I’m in mortal danger, he’ll definitely…”
“Someone come here!”
Making up her mind, Liu Yanran called over a disciple, whispered a few instructions in her ear, then flew straight toward the Wanchong Mountain Range.
Her plan was simple.
So, Yan She wanted to cut ties?
Fine—she would make sure that didn’t happen.
She would go to the dangerous Wanchong Mountains, then have her disciple deliver a message to him—saying she had been severely injured and was on the brink of death.
Let’s see if he could really just sit still!
After chasing her for all those years, she refused to believe he would watch her die.
Once he came running, she’d give him a little sweet bait—and he’d be wrapped around her finger again in no time.
But Yan She had no clue about Liu Yanran’s little scheme.
If he had known, he probably would’ve burst out laughing.
“How drunk are you off your own delusions?”
“You really think I’d fall for that?”
Honestly, Yan She would be thrilled if that brainless woman just went off and got herself killed.
Why? Because Liu Yanran was the female lead.
The more entangled he got with her, the more trouble he’d bring upon himself.
That would completely ruin his peaceful salted fish lifestyle.
So if she was going to die, great—just don’t come bothering me with it.