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

At dawn

Qin Mansion Backyard

Qin Huaiyu sat cross-legged on the bed, restoring himself to his best condition.

Then, he took another brocade bag from beside him.

Open it, and the Blood Spirit Insect King lies obediently inside.

According to Wan'er, this insect king is also a treasure. It can not only enhance blood energy, but also suppress Gu insects.

This has already been proven by the women of the Jiang family. Indeed, ordinary Gu worms have no intention of resisting the Insect King; they are simply intimidated.

However, the most important thing now is to control the same type of insect.

Zheng Laizi has been poisoned by Gu. As long as he can subdue this insect king, the other party can be used by him.

Even after making the decision, he still felt a strong aversion when he saw the plump, wrinkled worm, and even his stomach reacted badly.

Ugh, that bastard Shen Jie doesn't even know how to cultivate a decent-looking Gu. How am I supposed to eat it now?

As if in response to his words, the Blood Spirit Insect King shrank back. Now, its already wrinkled body was even more crumpled, covered with dense marks that sent chills down one's spine.

Damn, you dare to mock me? Fine, fine, a real man doesn't say no!

Qin Huaiyu closed his eyes, steeled his resolve, picked up the Insect King, and stuffed it into his mouth.

With a "glug" sound.

With a gurgling sound, the insect king was completely swallowed.

He silently sensed the Insect King's movements. Despite its small size, this creature's abilities were absolutely terrifying, and he could not let his guard down.

Time passed swiftly in silence.

About 15 minutes

Qin Huaiyu suddenly felt his blood and qi rising within his body, followed by a sharp pain in his meridians. They expanded wildly, and his blood surged like a torrent, with violent power about to burst forth.

"What a domineering insect king! It can actually raise its blood energy to this level!"

He was now experiencing both pain and pleasure. The increase in power had brought about a fundamental change in his physique. Blood and energy were washing over his skin, making it more resilient. This body had clearly reached a new level.

But the pain was extreme; it felt as if the body was being torn apart, and the tendons and veins felt like they were being gnawed by thousands of ants. Yet, the mind remained perfectly clear despite the stimulation, making it truly unbearable.

However, this is not the end.

Just as Qin Huaiyu was struggling to hold on, his consciousness suddenly began to become hazy, as if he had been hit hard by a pendulum.

He knew very well that this was the Insect King beginning to erode his consciousness. Once it succeeded, his body would be completely turned into a puppet and controlled by it.

"What a clever tactic! Attacking the mind at the most painful moment, reducing the torment and thus leading to succumb, achieving the goal of complete subjugation. It's just a pity you chose the wrong person this time!"

He gritted his teeth and resisted the pain, while simultaneously mobilizing the golden liquid within his dantian to suppress it.

Golden rays of light shot towards the Insect King from within the lotus pond. As if sensing danger, the Insect King began to dodge at an extremely fast speed.

"Fine, if that's the case, then don't blame me for being impolite!"

Qin Huaiyu hardened his heart, bit his tongue tightly, and instantly a bloody taste filled his mouth. The intense pain also gave his consciousness a brief chance to catch its breath.

He frantically mobilized the energy within the lotus pond, and in an instant, a golden halo rose within his body. Strands of radiance were drawn out and woven into a seamless net under his conscious control.

"Press it down!"

With a conscious control, the golden net rapidly tightened towards the dantian, leaving the Insect King with no way out.

It seemed to be very afraid of this golden energy, and in the radiance, it did not even resist, but obediently returned to the lotus pond.

At that very moment, several connections suddenly appeared in his consciousness. The most obvious one was from the Insect King. It was a connection through divine thought, which was dominant and was begging for mercy, choosing to submit.

The other few exist in the secondary positions and originate from the control of the Insect King. One of them is very close and reacts very strongly.

If I could only read one fantasy novel in my entire life, it would probably be "The Chosen One: How Did I Become the Villain?"

The other two senses are directed in the southwest.

Qin Huaiyu was taken aback, seemingly surprised by the unexpected turn of events. He recognized who it was: Zheng Laizi from Qinghua Tower.

The other two, judging by the direction?

Could it be someone from the Hidden Spirit Temple? That Shen Jie guy even cast a curse on one of his own people...!

One person can support three others – what a huge profit!

Thinking back on what I just experienced, I instantly felt it was all worth it. The gains this time were enormous. Not only did my strength increase significantly, but I also gained the Insect King as a great help, as well as two unknown individuals.

Suddenly, he didn't find the Insect King so disgusting anymore; in fact, he found it quite beautiful.

...............

next morning

"Young Master, breakfast is ready!" Zi Yao's voice rang out from outside the door.

Qin Huaiyu slowly opened his eyes, feeling better than ever. He straightened his clothes and then stood up.

"Come in!"

The little girl pushed open the door, a lovely smile on her fair face.

"Why are you so happy? What good news is it?"

Qin Huaiyu asked with a smile, saying that his silly girl was good at everything, but she always wore her heart on her sleeve.