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

West Street, a residence very close to the edge of town.

"Looks like that's the place!"

Qin Huaiyu lightly touched the ground with his toes and leaped onto the roof of the house.

He cautiously looked down and, sure enough, Zheng Laizi was already in the courtyard. Besides him, there was another person sitting on a stone platform not far away. Since he was facing away, his face could not be seen clearly.

"Cough, cough. You're back!"

"Yes, yes, Father, since you're not in good health, you shouldn't be out all the time, lest something bad happen."

Father!

This man is Zheng Laizi's father, but something seems off about him.

Qin Huaiyu observed carefully and saw that the person's back was very thin, with a prominent spine, a pointed head, and extremely thick hair that was so dark that no skin color could be seen. He looked like a deformed person.

"It's alright. It'll be a few days. Once Master succeeds, he will naturally bestow upon me the elixir, and then this drawback of being modified will disappear."

The person on the stone platform paused, as if thinking of something, and then continued:

"By the way, how is your mother now?"

Modification, Master, could it be...?

As Qin Huaiyu listened, scenes from those blockbuster movies from his past life inexplicably popped into his mind. His body was dismembered into pieces and then decorated with disgusting things. It was truly shameless.

For example, the human centipede............

If one person is full, the whole team won't be hungry.

Zheng Laizi frowned slightly. "Fortunately, he's been confined to his home, but he still refuses to join us."

"Hmph, if I had known it would turn out like this, she would never have acknowledged us as father and son."

As the sound faded, the person on the stone platform slowly turned around.

On the rooftop, Qin Huaiyu stared intently, and in just one glance, his eyes widened instantly, a chill ran down his spine, and he almost tumbled off the roof.

Holy crap, what the hell is this...?

He was genuinely startled.

Is that a person?

Its face was covered in black hair, its small, scarlet eyes emitted a faint red glow, and a striking red, protruding nose made it look like a clown whose makeup wasn't finished, along with its pointed little mouth.

This is clearly an extra-large rat. If it couldn't walk upright and had human-like limbs, who would dare to think of it as a human?

Movies are truly accurate!

As expected... the modifications didn't turn out to be anything special!

But why would Zheng Laizi call this monster "father"? Could it be...?

He compared the two faces and realized they were indeed somewhat similar... They were both equally ugly!

impossible?

What kind of woman would be so perverted as to like a big black rat and even have offspring of different species?

His mind was full of questions, so he calmed himself down and looked down.

in the courtyard

A hint of ferocity surfaced in the big black rat's scarlet eyes.

"I was originally a field mouse. My master transformed me, gave me a new life, and bestowed your mother upon me. That is how you came to be."

I originally thought that even if there were no feelings involved, at least there was the bond of sharing a bed, and with you as a connection, she would eventually change her mind.

But now it seems I was just being delusional. Since that's the case, keeping her around is pointless. Once this is over, I'll get rid of her!

His words were full of ruthlessness, and the so-called friendship seemed ridiculous at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Laizi's eyes narrowed. Although that woman was not a good mother and had never cared for her, she had still given her life, and she was still somewhat reluctant to let her go.

The so-called father in front of him had known of his existence all along, but had ignored him for more than ten years, only recently summoning him back to his side when he needed him.

It's more accurate to say that their relationship was based on exploitation than on father-son affection.

Even though he knew this clearly, he dared not disobey, because everything he had—his wealth and power—came from his father and his master. If he displeased them, everything he possessed would be lost.

Having been rich for so long, how many people could accept going back to being poor?

"Is there any other way? She's still my mother!"

The big black rat narrowed its eyes and took two steps closer. "You want to defy me?"

Zheng Laizi trembled involuntarily. "...Father, I wouldn't dare!"

"That's good!"

The big black rat's expression softened somewhat, and it said:

"Son, remember, those who achieve great things must be ruthless. She knows too much. If she exposes this, our lives will be in danger. Besides, she's just a mother. After this is done, your father will find you another one!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Huaiyu felt his mind go blank.

What kind of twisted logic is this? If your biological mother can take your place, does that mean that if you, this old black rat, die, anyone can become your father?

Animals are animals; they cannot be understood by humans.

That is to say, Zheng Laizi, who looks fierce and menacing on the surface, is actually a good-for-nothing. He doesn't even dare to disobey a decision like killing his mother. What a filial son!

But who exactly is the owner that this big black rat is talking about?

The high monk of Yinling Temple?

Just as he was pondering, Zheng Laizi in the courtyard, just as he had expected, paused, clenched his fists, and made a decision.

"I will follow Father's teachings and do as you say after this is over."