“Heh, three gray fate threads… if these were placed on any ordinary person, they’d have died young long ago.” Lin Xingyun sneered, glancing at his own fate threads. “Still, I should be grateful for the [Misfortune-to-Women Physique]. Useless for cultivation, yes, but at least it’s a golden fate thread. It helped offset the others and kept me from dying early.”
He tilted his head slightly. “But it’s strange, isn’t it? That a useless physique like the [Misfortune-to-Women Physique] is actually considered a golden thread? Could it be… this physique has another purpose? Something I haven’t unlocked yet?”
Ever since he awakened the [Destiny Villain System], Lin Xingyun had been curious about this.
But when he saw the fate threads [Father Dies, Son Laughs] and [Brother Falls, Younger Rises], he couldn’t help but laugh coldly, thinking of his absurd father and brother.
His father, Lin Chen, was the current patriarch of the Longevity Lin Clan, with unrivaled power and authority.
His elder brother, Lin Feng, was exceptionally gifted and the undisputed leader among the younger generation of the clan—a future patriarch in the making.
Both of them had inherited the clan’s supreme bloodline physique—the Primordial Sacred Body, ranked among the top ten most powerful physiques in the Immortal Domain.
Not only did it make cultivation as easy as drinking water, their combat power also far exceeded their peers. Once mastered, this body allowed one to challenge even Great Emperors.
Lin Chen had already reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm and was only a step away from perfection, making him one of the top powerhouses of the current era.
With a father and brother like that as his backing, Lin Xingyun could do whatever he wanted, even seducing married women and daughters, and no one dared to say a word.
And indeed, for the past 18 years, countless men had wished to kill Lin Xingyun.
After all, whether it was their wives, daughters, female elders, or fiancées, whenever they encountered Lin Xingyun, they would coincidentally or deliberately fall into his embrace.
Yet none of them dared to speak out, swallowing their anger in silence—because they feared the power and authority of the Longevity Lin Clan and the terrifying duo of Lin Chen and Lin Feng.
However, the truth was…
Lin Chen was an extremely harsh patriarch who valued the clan’s reputation above all else.
When he discovered Lin Xingyun possessed the [Misfortune-to-Women Physique], his first instinct was to cripple him. He even wanted to kill him on the spot to avoid bringing disgrace to the clan.
Had Liu Fengyi not protected him, Lin Xingyun’s grave would already be overgrown with grass by now.
Growing up, Lin Xingyun’s life in the clan had been far from easy. Even if he stayed quietly in his quarters, the moment his father laid eyes on him, he’d scold or beat him over any excuse.
It got to the point where Lin Xingyun preferred being away from home, always out wandering.
And his brother Lin Feng? Even more outrageous!
Though Lin Feng was a once-in-a-millennium genius, reaching the Saint Realm before the age of 500 and entering the ranks of the strongest in the world, his pride was unbearable. He always looked down on Lin Xingyun, the so-called cultivation failure.
He had even physically beaten Lin Xingyun before. If not for Liu Fengyi’s timely intervention, Lin Xingyun would’ve been crippled.
Things only got worse six months ago, when the clan arranged a marriage between Lin Feng and the Saintess of the Celestial Holy Land, Liu Xinyan. Since then, Lin Feng guarded his fiancée like a thief, constantly suspicious that his younger brother would steal her away.
Whenever their father scolded Lin Xingyun, Lin Feng would mock him with sarcasm from the side, dropping hints that he wished Lin Xingyun would be driven out of the clan to some remote province, left to die alone.
To outsiders, Lin Xingyun was the second young master of the Longevity Lin Clan, backed by a mighty father and brother. He seemed untouchable and radiant with glory.
But in front of those very men, he was just barely surviving, always avoiding them like the plague.
With such a father and brother, it was only natural for Lin Xingyun to dream of [Father Dies, Son Laughs] and [Brother Falls, Younger Rises].
Now that Lin Chen and Lin Feng had gone missing and their fate unknown, Lin Xingyun felt not the slightest concern. In fact, he’d long hoped for this day.
Half a month ago, Lin Chen and Lin Feng had gone to the border of the Immortal Domain to train and patrol. But the soul lamps they’d left in the ancestral hall had suddenly dimmed, indicating they were facing a life-or-death crisis.
Not long after, news arrived from the border.
It was reported that a foreign race had taken advantage of the border army’s lax defense and launched a sudden surprise attack.
These foreign races existed beyond the borders of the Immortal Domain, naturally hostile to its people. The two sides were mortal enemies, constantly clashing, with the foreign races always seeking to breach the defenses and invade.
Lin Chen and Lin Feng, being key combatants on the front lines, had immediately engaged in a bloody battle.
But by the time reinforcements arrived, all they found was a field of corpses—no sign of the Lin father and son.
To this day, their fates remain unknown.
After receiving the news, the clan immediately dispatched its experts to search for them, but they’ve found nothing. Meanwhile, the soul lamps continue to grow dimmer.
Liu Fengyi was devastated by the disappearance of her husband and son, unable to eat or sleep.
To make matters worse, rumors began spreading throughout the clan that the patriarch and his son were likely dead, and with Lin Xingyun being recognized as a useless body, Lin Chen’s bloodline had essentially ended.
Several direct elders were already plotting to depose Liu Fengyi from her position as matriarch and elect a new patriarch to lead the clan.
…
“I don’t want to think about all that for now!” Lin Xingyun exhaled and shook off the gloom. “I’ve already made all the preparations. The engagement contracts have been annulled. It’s time to go find the Child of Destiny.”
According to his current life script, he was still fated to meet a [Death by Comfort] ending. His destiny wouldn’t change easily.
But if he could accumulate enough Villain Points, he could upgrade his life script!
And Villain Points could only be earned from Child of Destiny figures—by snatching their fortunes, stealing their wives, sisters, and so on. The more mentally devastated they became, the more Villain Points he gained.
After reviewing his system panel once more, Lin Xingyun didn’t hesitate and turned to return to his palace to make final preparations.
But halfway there, he ran into a middle-aged man walking straight toward him.
The moment the man saw Lin Xingyun, a look of disgust and hatred flashed across his face. He quickly strode past, clearly trying to pretend he didn’t see him.
Lin Xingyun glanced at him and said, “Lin Yan, what’s the rush?”
Lin Yan stopped, forced a bow, and said, “Greetings, Second Young Master. I have urgent business at the Elders’ Hall. I’ll take my leave.”
With that, he turned and left without even a shred of respect.
“Lin Yan,” Lin Xingyun thought, “one of Lin Feng’s most loyal dogs.”
“In the past, he at least pretended to be respectful. But ever since last year, when he caught his wife—dressed provocatively—falling into my arms and clinging to me… he didn’t even bother pretending anymore. How rude.”
Snorting coldly, Lin Xingyun narrowed his eyes and accessed Lin Yan’s status panel.
[Name: Lin Yan]
[Realm: Peak Cave Heaven Realm]
[Life Script: Supporting Villain in ‘Martial Extremity Heavenly Emperor’ – Green Grade]
[Fate Threads: [Weeds on the Wall] – Green, [Blind to Power] – Green, [Offended the Protagonist] – Gray]
[Upcoming Opportunity: In the time it takes to burn one incense stick, Lin Yan’s carefully cultivated Purple Cloud Sun-Moon Fruit in the southwest corner of the rear mountain will mature. After finishing his business at the Elders’ Hall, he will go to harvest it. Upon consuming it, he will break through his bottleneck and enter the Divine Fire Realm!]