I Really Am A Villain

As soon as those words were spoken, the expressions of Wang Ya and her brother changed drastically.

“What do you mean?!” Wang Ze shouted angrily. “Our Plant Lineage is also one of the eighteen lineages. On what grounds are we not allowed to participate?”

“That’s right. And is this something you can decide?” Wang Ya retorted.

“I can’t make this decision myself, but it was ordered by the Grand Elder of our Casting Crane Lineage. Do you dare disobey?” Tian Xingzi sneered.

From the bottom of his heart, he looked down on the Plant Lineage. There were only a handful of them left. In his eyes, they might as well be abolished altogether.

He believed he was far from the only one in the sect who thought this way.

To put it bluntly, they were occupying resources without producing results.

As long as the Plant Lineage still existed, Jade Court would have to allocate resources to them to some extent.

For example, with this Peach Banquet, the Plant Lineage would be entitled to one quota.

They could even receive an Immortal Peach.

One had to know that Immortal Peaches were extremely limited in number. As one of the three great wondrous trees of the Nine Heavens, their effects were astonishing.

Reviving the dead or regenerating bones was only the most basic function.

An Immortal Peach could directly aid enlightenment.

One had to know that the further one progressed in cultivation, the harder enlightenment became.

Approaching the Great Dao and reaching its core essence grew increasingly difficult.

With such effects, Immortal Peaches were something countless people desperately sought after.

Because the Plant Lineage had declined, their quota naturally became something others coveted.

The Casting Crane Lineage held a transcendent position within Jade Court.

This was because they were the law enforcement lineage.

Large and small matters within Jade Court were basically supervised and handled by them.

If disciples committed offenses, it was also they who dealt with it.

As a result, the authority of the Grand Elder of the Casting Crane Lineage was enormous.

With Tian Xingzi saying this, Wang Ya and Wang Ze were furious but did not dare to speak out.

Wang Ya’s eyes reddened as she said, “I’ll go report this to the Queen Mother.”

“Go ahead, if you can even see her,” Tian Xingzi laughed.

“The Queen Mother is busy preparing for the Peach Banquet. Do you really think she has time to see you?”

Hearing this, the siblings both fell silent.

Under normal circumstances, it was already as hard as ascending to the heavens for them to see the Queen Mother, let alone during such a special time.

Clearly, the Casting Crane Lineage had seen through this and was acting without fear.

“You’re going too far,” Wang Ze said with reddened eyes.

“The Queen Mother doesn’t intervene because things haven’t blown up yet. If it really becomes a big issue, with guests everywhere, Jade Court still cares about its reputation.”

At that moment, a voice sounded from behind them.

Everyone turned around to see Xu Zimo walking over calmly.

“Who are you? I don’t remember the Plant Lineage having a new disciple,” Tian Xingzi asked, frowning at Xu Zimo.

“Me? I’m the one who’s going to take your life,” Xu Zimo said with a smile.

He reached out and grabbed toward Tian Xingzi.

Power surged violently in his palm. Tian Xingzi’s face changed drastically. He tried to resist, but it was completely futile.

Like a helpless chick, he was grabbed by the back of the neck, his fate firmly in Xu Zimo’s hands.

“Don’t move,” Xu Zimo said with a smile. “If I slip and snap your neck by accident, that would be awkward.”

He was smiling, but Tian Xingzi felt a bone-chilling cold rise from the soles of his feet straight to his heart.

He hurriedly said, “Don’t get excited. Don’t get excited. We can talk this out.”

“Daoist Xu, spare his life,” Wang Ya also tried to persuade him. “If you kill him, the Casting Crane Lineage will retaliate. One life for one life, it’s not worth it.”

“Is his life even worthy of being exchanged for mine?” Xu Zimo sneered.

He then looked at the siblings.

“Are you really willing to be bullied like this forever?”

The two exchanged glances, then shook their heads together.

“When endurance reaches its limit, there’s no need to endure anymore,” Xu Zimo said as he threw Tian Xingzi to the ground in front of them.

“If you want to resist, I’ll back you up. Take it all the way to the Queen Mother. You’ll be in the right. If you don’t want to, then let him go and pretend I never did anything.”

Hearing Xu Zimo’s words, the siblings fell silent.

They looked at Tian Xingzi.

Although Tian Xingzi was panicking, he still forced himself to speak harshly.

“Think carefully. Plotting against a fellow disciple within Jade Court, no one will be able to save you.”

“A prisoner still dares to be this arrogant? Sister, I can’t take it anymore,” Wang Ze gritted his teeth.

“If I don’t vent this anger, I’ll regret it for the rest of my life.”

As he spoke, he rushed forward and began punching Tian Xingzi.

As he hit him, he shouted, “Even if I can’t kill you, beating you up to vent my anger is good enough.”

After a flurry of punches and kicks, Wang Ze finally felt satisfied.

Looking at Tian Xingzi’s vicious glare, he spat on the ground and directly undid his belt.

“What are you doing?” Tian Xingzi seemed to realize something and was utterly terrified.

“I’m giving you something to drink,” Wang Ze said with a wicked grin.

As the saying goes, a torrent fell straight down.

In the end, Tian Xingzi left in humiliation, not even daring to utter a single threat.

Wang Ze felt relieved.

But Wang Ya looked deeply worried.

She turned to Xu Zimo and said, “You should leave. Leave before the Casting Crane Lineage takes action, or it’ll be too late.”

“What’s there to be afraid of?” Xu Zimo shook his head.

He had already thought everything through before making his move.

He wanted to make things big.

Otherwise, staying in Broken Wolf Valley would be a complete waste of time.

The outer Jade Court Sacred Gathering was lively and bustling, while this place was deathly quiet.

By doing this, he could draw Jade Court’s attention and also earn the goodwill of the siblings.

“You’re really not afraid?” Wang Ze asked.

“Could it be that you really know our Jade Court Saintess?”

“But the Casting Crane Lineage is extremely powerful. Even the Saintess might not dare offend them.”

Seeing the two speculating, Xu Zimo shook his head and laughed.

“Where’s your Grandpa Wang? Why hasn’t he come out of seclusion yet?” he asked.

“Grandpa Wang usually comes out after three days. This time, he might be breaking through,” Wang Ya thought for a moment and replied.

“Jade Court is so lively outside. Don’t you want to go out and see?” Xu Zimo asked with a smile.

“Yes,” Wang Ze nodded. “But we have to guard the formation.”

“This place hasn’t seen anyone for years,” Xu Zimo said. “Going out for half a day won’t cause any trouble.”

Hearing this, the siblings were tempted.

“Just half a day?”

“Yes, half a day,” Xu Zimo nodded.

“Alright then. But you’re not allowed to run around. Jade Court’s rules are very strict,” Wang Ya reminded him uneasily.

Xu Zimo waited briefly at the entrance of Broken Wolf Valley while the siblings packed up a little.

Then the three of them left Broken Wolf Valley together.

Walking out of the valley led them to Jade Court’s Command Platform.

This Command Platform was no ordinary place.

Back then, All Things True Immortal had marshaled troops here to attack Kunlun Mountain, enabling Jade Court to establish itself in this land with great merit.

All Things True Immortal was the original founder of the Plant Lineage.

Unfortunately, after All Things True Immortal’s death, the Plant Lineage gradually declined.