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

Qin Huaiyu ignored it, said everything he could, and even used his actions to warn them.

If you're smart, you'll know how to choose.

He looked up in the direction of the giant snake, then flicked his finger.

The scarlet light flashed by like a streak of light.

It struck the giant snake squarely on the head as it was snarling.

"roar"

The giant snake let out a mournful roar, and large scales on its head were shaved off by the killing force, causing blood to gush out.

The senior disciple leading the group was somewhat bewildered, wondering when he had become so powerful that he could inflict such severe damage on the earth serpent.

Without time to think further, seeing an opportunity, he quickly shouted to the people:

"Junior brother, hurry!"

Upon hearing this, the short young man quickly turned to the side, taking advantage of the snake's distraction.

He quickly went around the enormous body.

next moment

A figure rushed out, and when he looked at the Soul Spring, his eyes widened in surprise.

"You thief, how dare you!"

With a loud shout, Cui Dongshan and Qiao Bai, who had already stopped at the edge of the Soul Spring, changed their expressions drastically.

"Oh no, we've been discovered!"

Seeing that things were not going well, the two turned and fled.

Upon seeing this, the junior brother hurriedly gave chase. Daring to steal their achievements was simply courting death!

Seeing the three of them leave the Soul Spring, Xiang Cining was shocked and finally understood Qin Huaiyu's intention.

This is simply making a fool of those people, including the disciples of the Xuan Yuan Sect.

First, they went along with it; then they used words to provoke it; and finally, they fueled the flames.

One link after another

The victims are completely unaware that they've been sold out and are even helping the sellers count the money.

High, it is high!

They're practically manipulating people at will.

…This strategy is truly terrifying!

Luckily, I wasn't foolish enough to go with them, otherwise I probably would have been tricked too.

But why did he do that...?

next moment

The answer she wanted has arrived.

Qin Huaiyu's eyes were sharp, and his figure moved like lightning as he suddenly shot out.

There was no condensation of nightmare power on him, nor any flickering of light.

They arrived at the Soul Spring in an instant.

Ci Ning's eyes flickered. "How is this possible? To possess such speed solely based on physique, just what is his true strength?!"

Of course, Qin Huaiyu had no time to care about his thoughts and summoned two bottles, one large and one small.

I obtained this from the captain. At first, I didn't know its purpose, but after Yanxi pointed it out, I realized that it was a storage bottle, a common item with a fixed amount of space inside.

Now it's finally coming in handy.

He activated the bottle, placing it in mid-air. The bottle opening swelled, and the Soul Spring instantly poured into the bottle like an inverted waterfall.

In no time at all, the entire Soul Spring was completely drained.

Seeing this, Qin Huaiyu was satisfied and put the bottle away, then quickly returned to his original spot.

"Didn't you say you weren't interested in the Soul Spring?" Ci Ning asked, mustering her courage.

Ha, this girl's gone crazy!

Qin Huaiyu did not answer, but summoned a small bottle and threw it over.

Ci Ning quickly caught it.

"Didn't you also say you weren't interested?" Qin Huaiyu smiled.

“…………”

Ci Ning blushed. This guy really knows people inside and out, but there's no need to say it out loud!

Everyone has a sense of pride when they're out in the world.

Although she thought that way, she immediately put the bottle away, afraid that the other party might change their mind if she hesitated.

Seeing that the person had taken the bottle, Qin Huaiyu felt relieved.

After all, you can't be indebted to someone who feeds you, and you can't be indebted to someone who gives you money. Some things are unspoken but understood. We're all social beings, and actions speak louder than words.

"I don't quite understand. You're strong enough to handle them, so why go to all this trouble?" Ci Ning didn't quite get it.

Qin Huaiyu curled his lip and said:

"I'm just giving him a taste of his own medicine. Cui Dongshan wants to use me as a shield, so I'll let him try it first and experience what it's like."

"What about Qiao Bai?"

"Ha, simple. I'm not a good person. He'll have to pay the price for insulting me."

Although Qin Huaiyu said that,

But his biggest concern was the Xuan Yuan Sect.

Although he believed he could handle everyone here, he couldn't guarantee they would all be wiped out. If they managed to escape and notify the sect, it would be another disaster.

Rather than doing that, it would be better to let someone else take the blame and reap the benefits yourself.

"Oh, right, of course, there's another reason. I'm a gentleman; I'd rather use my brain than my fists."

"...A gentleman?"

Ci Ning rolled her eyes, thinking to herself, "You? Even an old fox isn't as cunning as you. Even petty people would avoid you."

"What, you don't believe me?" Qin Huaiyu raised an eyebrow.

Ci Ning immediately forced a smile, "I believe you, of course I believe you! Cultivators are no different from ordinary people; whoever has the bigger fist is the gentleman!"

Hmm, this child is teachable.

Qin Huaiyu nodded with satisfaction.

Ci Ning pursed her lips, realizing that what she said was not at all against her conscience.

"Then, sir, what should we do next?" she asked.

"Let's watch the show!"

After saying that, Qin Huaiyu looked in the direction of the three people from before.

Logically, that kid should have come back by now, right?

Cui Dongshan and Qiao Bai are both at the second realm. Although they are weak, they shouldn't be unable to escape.

Or is that kid just a bit dim-witted...?

Just then, the shadows of the trees swayed, and a figure emerged.

Qin Huaiyu smiled upon seeing this, saying, "That's more like it."

The person who appeared was none other than the junior brother who had chased after someone and then quickly returned.

He looked gloomy, but he didn't stop and quickly arrived at the Soul Spring.

But with just one glance, his eyes widened in fury.

Gone, all gone!

Their group's attempt to stop the earth snake backfired, ultimately benefiting others.