Fantasy: I Am the Villain.

Chapter Seventeen: Brother Bai's Noble Character

"Please, Brother Duan, do not bring up the previous matter again. How could I, Bai, be the kind of person who would take advantage of a favor? Brother Duan's words have truly humiliated me."

Bai Ke breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Duan Yu had finally remembered the two secret manuals.

Just now, Duan Yu presented him with a treasure, but Bai Ke, concerned about his image, didn't accept it. Who would have thought that Duan Yu would never mention the matter again, which left Bai Ke quite frustrated.

Seeing Duan Yu bring this up again, I was overjoyed, but I had to continue pretending for the sake of future plot developments.

"Brother Duan, please don't blame me for declining. It's just that I've been traveling the world for many years and have never heard of such a wonderful place."

I observe that this place is sheltered from the wind and gathers energy, making it an ideal place for cultivation and seclusion. I imagine it must be the residence of some senior master.

Brother Duan, isn't today a perfect example of 'those who survive a great calamity are destined for great fortune'? This is truly Brother Duan's destiny, how could I, Bai, shamelessly steal it from you?"

Having said that, he quickly waved his hand, turned around, and strode into the cave, displaying the upright and honorable demeanor of a chivalrous hero...

"This Brother Bai is indeed a dignified and upright man. I never thought that I, Duan Yu, would encounter such a noble and virtuous person after leaving Dali."

It seems my father's description of the martial arts world as treacherous and rife with swords and shadows isn't entirely true. There are still quite a few carefree and righteous individuals among the heroes and heroines of the martial world who live a life of chivalry and vengeance.

Duan Yu, who had just misunderstood Bai Ke's inappropriate thoughts about the statue of the Fairy Sister, couldn't help but feel ashamed and remorseful.

So he quickly called out to Bai Ke, who was pretending to leave, and apologized:

"Brother Bai, please don't be offended! Just now, Duan Yu judged you with the mind of a petty person, which is truly deserving of death. After we leave, Duan Yu will certainly prepare plenty of water and wine to punish himself with three cups."

"What? What is this silly boy saying now?"

Bai Ke realized he was a bit out of sync with Duan Yu's thought process. What, judging a gentleman by one's own petty standards? Has this kid's imagination run wild?

Bai Ke stared blankly at Duan Yu, who was earnestly apologizing and looking deeply pained.

Wait, why am I confused again? Just show me the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique), and I definitely won't refuse this time. You're not playing by the rules...

Bai Ke looked like he was about to cry, regretting his boasting. He had dug his own hole, and now he had to jump in, even with tears in his eyes.

Fortunately, Duan Yu didn't keep Bai Ke depressed for long. After some self-reproach, Duan Yu quickly adjusted his mindset and forcefully pushed the two manuals into Bai Ke's hands.

"Brother Bai, please don't stand on ceremony. Right now, we're in the same boat, so let's not distinguish between you and me."

Besides, I, Duan, know absolutely nothing about martial arts. Even if I obtained this divine skill manual, I would be helpless. It would be better for Brother Bai to take a look; perhaps he can find a way to escape.”

Seeing this, Bai Ke dared not refuse Duan Yu any longer and quickly reached out to take the two manuals, fearing that something else might go wrong.

He couldn't help but say a few polite words: "Brother Duan, your words make me seem too formal."

Very well, I, Bai, will play the villain today. Brother Duan, rest assured, I am only concerned with finding a way to escape; I will absolutely not steal your opportunity. I will certainly return it intact afterwards!

For Bai Ke, whose cultivation had already reached the Nascent Soul Realm, having a photographic memory was as simple as eating and drinking.

Of course, he wouldn't overlook Duan Yu's Beiming Divine Skill and Lingbo Steps. He even planned to use Duan Yu's connection to get in touch with Qiao Feng and see if he could learn the legendary Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms!

Having fused with the essence of the fire dragon, Bai Ke possesses exceptional talent for dragon-based martial arts and supernatural abilities. Now that he has arrived in the world of Tian Long Ba Bu, he certainly cannot leave empty-handed.

However, Qiao Feng, as the leader of a gang, was not someone that ordinary people could approach at will, which is why Bai Ke deliberately befriended Duan Yu.

"Brother Bai is truly a genuine person, without any pretense. Duan Yu admires him greatly."

If we two can escape from here today, and if Brother Bai doesn't mind, Duan Yu is willing to become sworn brothers with you! We will share wealth and glory for each other in this life!

"Haha! Good. If the two of us manage to escape today, I'll be sworn brothers with someone like Brother Duan!"

Seeing that he had achieved his goal of befriending Duan Yu, Bai Ke immediately laughed and made a pact with Duan Yu to become sworn brothers. Since Bai Ke was older, Duan Yu began to address him as "elder brother" from then on.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully integrating into the world of Tian Long Ba Bu and befriending the protagonist Duan Yu, sharing Duan Yu's opportunities. The system will reward you with 1000 evil points."

"We hope the host will continue their efforts and explore more of the story."

"Huh? I didn't expect befriending Duan Yu would have such benefits. It seems this silly boy really is my lucky star!"

Having exchanged for treasures once before, Bai Ke naturally knew the benefits and difficulty of earning evil points. Seeing that chatting with Duan Yu for a while also yielded these benefits, he couldn't help but become even more excited.

Of course, Bai Ke did not forget his original intention. He called Duan Yu over, and the two of them began to study the two secret manuals that Duan Yu had obtained.

Duan Yu first opened the book above, only to find a lifelike picture of a beautiful woman.

Bai Ke knew that this must be the Northern Darkness Divine Skill, which emphasizes the principle of all rivers flowing into one's own body. It was a quick way to draw in the internal energy of others and return it to oneself, but this method was of no use to Bai Ke.

Duan Yu muttered some nonsense about not looking at things that were improper, but Bai Ke ignored him. He took out the second manual of the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique) and began to read it.

The phrase "Lingbo Weibu" originates from Cao Zhi's "Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River" from the Three Kingdoms period: "Lingbo Weibu, Luowa Shengchen." It originally refers to the goddess Luo's graceful figure, floating lightly on the water.

This manual states that the steps are based on the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching. The user steps on the corresponding hexagram according to the situation, as if he were invincible.

It is the only way to engage in close combat and dodge and maneuver.

Upon obtaining the original text of the Lingbo Weibu (Lingbo Steps), Bai Ke immediately studied it meticulously, as if it were a priceless treasure. He quickly grasped its essence and couldn't resist the urge to try it out…