Chosen One, how did I end up as the villain?

Crimson Sky

The sun was more radiant than usual, as if it had been dyed.

The people of Jian'an today have witnessed a truly remarkable sight.

A gigantic object could be seen moving above the floating clouds in the sky.

Its shape is like a boat, resembling a celestial plate, and it is enormous, yet its speed is extremely fast, disappearing in an instant.

"Did you see that? What was that just now?"

"Is it a monster?"

The public panicked and asked many questions.

A knowledgeable person spoke the truth:

"Don't panic. This is a treasure for traversing the skies. It can carry people through the heavens with unparalleled speed and is not something that ordinary people possess."

"Look, there are two more!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise, and the crowd looked up.

At the edge of the clouds, a long wind seems to be dancing, shaped like a giant dragon, while in another place, a black abyss seems to be flying in the sky, its color deep and indistinct.

Both objects flashed by in an instant.

"What's going on? Why are there so many huge objects? Judging from their direction, they're heading outside the city?"

The public is puzzled.

A wise person said:

"Do not delve into matters that are not of our ordinary nature, lest you bring disaster upon yourself."

.........

Prefecture

Chu Langtian gazed at the disappearing flying boat in the sky, a look of urgency appearing on his face.

The people prepared in the courtyard are all ready to go, only the people in the rooms are missing.

"Lord Chu, when shall we depart?"

A handsome young man with an extraordinary aura, dressed in a bright silver outfit, spoke up and asked.

If Qin Huaiyu were sober at this moment, he would surely recognize that this person was the young man he had talked with at Qingfeng Workshop that day.

"Inspector Han, please be patient and wait a moment!"

As Chu Langtian spoke, he made a move to go inside.

Perhaps they heard the commotion outside the door, for the two women came out looking quite displeased.

Upon seeing the newcomer, the young man's eyes lit up.

He hurriedly said:

"Han Yin, the Yellow-Rank Inspector of the Divine Guard Court, greets the Princess!"

As he spoke, he bowed in greeting.

The Divine Guard Court, known as the strongest government office in the Martial Dynasty, is renowned and ranks alongside the Four Sects.

The Yasi (衙司) was independent of the Three Departments (三司), and was ordered by the Emperor. It had the power to supervise all officials and could execute first and report later.

Therefore, it is also known as the Gate of Yama, which makes all officials avoid it at all costs.

Members of the yamen (government office) were ranked according to their official rank, from highest to lowest as Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow, representing four ranks.

Han Yin was the lowest-ranking Huang Pintingwei.

Although the Imperial Guards have great power, they are ultimately under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, and their official ranks are also subject to the same regulations. At most, a Yellow-rank official is considered a fourth-rank official, and they should naturally pay their respects to the princess.

Moreover, Chu Yanxi is the most beloved granddaughter of the King of Chu, so even without the Qin level, she is still superior to others.

Divine Guardian!

Chu Yanxi frowned, turned her head to look at her father, her gaze scrutinizing him.

That felt like it was saying, "You brought this on?"

How could Chu Langtian not understand its meaning? He quickly said:

"The news of the reappearance of the ancient land has spread throughout the city. Upon learning of this, Inspector Han, as an imperial inspector, immediately came to inform you and requested your cooperation in traveling to the ancient land."

What?

Chu Yanxi was startled, her brows furrowing even deeper. Where in the city could such news have come from? Her father couldn't possibly have leaked it.

Apart from the Yan family and the three of us, no one else knows!

It's even less likely that the Yan family would agree. He desperately wants to cover things up completely, otherwise he wouldn't have planned such a huge conspiracy.

...Could there be something missing?

Yun Suyan was also very surprised; this inexplicable news was too coincidental.

They had only just returned to Jian'an, how did the news leak out?

Moreover, the ancient land is so alluring; who wouldn't want to possess it and explore it themselves? What is the point of spreading this word?

"Wasn't the ancient land long gone? Where did this news come from?" Chu Yanxi asked, feigning surprise.

Forehead!

Looking at his daughter's calm and composed demeanor, Chu Langtian felt a sense of unfamiliarity.

She can lie so easily; is this acting skill really my daughter?!

…Why does he seem more and more like that kid? He's so unpredictable.

Is my little darling about to turn into a schemer...?

Han Yin accepted the gift, stood up, and said:

"We haven't found anything yet, but a large number of cultivators in the city have already set off, and several major forces have also rushed to Mangdang. We need to get there as soon as possible."

So fast! No one can resist the temptation.

Chu Yanxi knew that time was of the essence, but...

Chu Langtian noticed his daughter's hesitation.

To be honest, he also wanted to wait, after all, the biggest contributor was still lying inside, and it would be disheartening to just leave like that.

But if we don't leave, it will be too late.

Other forces can't wait.

"Xiao Xi, it's your decision whether to go or not."

He came to terms with it; some things can't be forced.

As he spoke, Chu Langtian moved his mind and a miniature war chariot appeared in his hand.

The car was gleaming with gold, making it impossible to discern its material.

What's astonishing is that the chariot was pulled by eight winged lions, each clad in heavy armor, gleaming with divine light, looking incredibly majestic.

"Lion-Phoenix Chariot!"

Han Yin's gaze sharpened; he knew the origins of this vehicle.

That was the Chu king's carriage, which had made great contributions on the battlefield.

Legend has it that this chariot was an ancient artifact obtained by the King of Men from a ruin.

It possesses the speed of a whirlwind, and the eight lions are blood-forged puppets, whose strength can tear apart cultivators.

This is an extremely rare treasure.

Unexpectedly, the car was given to Chu Langtian.

Didn't everyone say he was already a discarded pawn, stripped of power by the King of Chu?

…It seems this matter is not as simple as the rumors suggest.

Chu Langtian was unaware that his unintentional act had aroused suspicion.

However, he didn't care. Now that he had a clear mind and his father's goal had been achieved, he should return to Kyoto soon.