Fantasy: I Am the Villain.

Chapter Sixty-Four: Feigning Death

Amidst the uproar, and seeing that the person controlled by Bai Ke was about to become the target of public criticism, Bai Ke couldn't just leave it at that.

After sending the man flying with a single palm strike, he left a wisp of spiritual energy within the man's body to help him escape, and then he stopped interfering.

Whether he lives or dies depends on his own fate, and Bai Ke will not treat him any differently just because he borrowed his body.

After all, Bai Ke chose this person's body simply because the evil thoughts within him were the most vigorous. In other words, it is what Master Xuanci said: "If you sow evil seeds, you will surely reap evil fruits!"

It can be said that everything is preordained by fate! If that person hadn't harbored malice towards Master Xuanci, Bai Ke wouldn't have chosen his body.

Ignoring how the man would face the wrath of everyone once he regained consciousness, Bai Ke simply squatted down in front of the dying Master Xuanci.

At this moment, Xu Zhu also rushed over. He hated the person who had beaten his father to death to the extreme, but ordered the Lingjiu Palace to keep a close watch on him.

Since the Zhenlong Chess Game, Xu Zhu's mentality has changed due to the changes in his circumstances. In particular, today's events have given Xu Zhu a more decisive and ruthless spirit.

As the new master of Lingjiu Palace, he is no longer the timid little novice monk he once was. Every move he makes carries immense power. How could anyone who offended Xuzhu possibly survive?

Bai Ke ignored Xu Zhu's concern and grabbed Abbot Xuan Ci's wrist, pretending to close his eyes and rest.

Seeing that Bai Ke was treating his father, Xu Zhu didn't dare to make a sound and disturb him. He had an unusual trust in this mysterious young master who had suddenly appeared.

Perhaps it was because Bai Ke was on good terms with Duan Yu that Xu Zhu also felt a good impression of him, or perhaps it was because he spoke up for Xu Zhu and his father. In any case, Xu Zhu didn't seem to have any suspicion of him.

In addition, Bai Ke's background is mysterious, and his skills are always amazing. It is unlikely that anyone present would dare to say that they can definitely defeat this handsome and strange young man.

To possess such cultivation at such a young age, one's sect must be even more mysterious and powerful, perhaps even possessing miraculous methods capable of bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bones.

Bai Ke left a wisp of spiritual energy within Xuan Ci's body, then got up and pretended to have failed to heal her properly, gently shaking his head at Xu Zhu.

Xu Zhu staggered and stumbled toward Xuan Ci, who lay on the ground with a peaceful expression, and grabbed his pale, powerless hands.

He poured his abundant inner energy into Xuan Ci's body without restraint, but it was as if the water had sunk into the sea without making a sound.

Xu Zhu felt a wave of despair wash over him, his face gradually turning ashen. Just then, he heard Bai Ke transmit his voice to him, saying:

"Master Xuzhu, don't be sad. Your father is only in a state of apparent death. I used a secret technique of my sect to seal the life force in Master Xuanci's body within his heart meridian."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhu frowned in confusion. Xuan Ci's body was gradually cooling down and his heart was no longer beating. How could he be faking his death?

He was about to turn to Bai Ke when he heard Bai Ke urge him in a low voice, "Don't panic, I'll explain this to you later. Just listen to me, and I'll help you reunite with your family."

Xu Zhu was by nature timid and hesitant, and at this moment he didn't know what to do. He could only obey Bai Ke's orders and kneel blankly in front of Xuan Ci.

Seeing that Xu Zhu and Bai Ke's efforts to save him had been in vain, Ye Erniang was overcome with grief. She rushed to Xuan Ci's side and lovingly stroked his thin face.

"How...how could you bear to abandon me, a widow and her child? Is the life of a Buddhist monk and monk really that important to you?"

As she spoke, large tears streamed down her face, falling not only onto Xuan Ci's face but also seemingly onto the hearts of the onlookers.

The people had always despised the Shaolin abbot for breaking the precepts and having a child, but seeing that Abbot Xuanci had died to atone for his sins, leaving only an orphan and a widow to accompany him, they were all overcome with grief and spontaneously stepped forward to offer their respects.

Ye Erniang murmured, "Look... this is the result of your good deeds and righteous conduct throughout your life. So many people feel sorry for you, how can you bear to abandon us?"

As she spoke, she held Xuan Ci's withered hands and stroked her face, as if Xuan Ci had come back to life.

Since the two recognized each other, Xuan Ci felt a lot of regret and remorse towards Ye Erniang, but in the end he always adhered to the proper separation between men and women and never overstepped the bounds.

Only when he was in a coma and feigning death was Ye Erniang holding his hand, just like an ordinary couple. However, even such an ordinary gesture required the two to be separated by life and death, which is truly heartbreaking.

Ye Erniang murmured about how the two met, and the heartache of her longing for Xuan Ci over the years, which she could never have.

Now he finally belongs to her completely, but sadly they are separated by death. When the second wife saw that her son, who had been taken away, had grown up, she resolved to die and wanted to follow Xuanci in death.

After gently kissing Master Xuanci's body, Ye Erniang leaped up, pulled out a dagger in mid-air, and plunged it into her own heart.

Bai Ke had long been on guard against Ye Erniang committing suicide. His experiment was not yet complete, so how could he allow the original plot to happen again?

With a wave of his hand, he sent a burst of spiritual energy flying from Ye Erniang's hand, and then guided her, who was struggling and screaming, towards Xu Zhu.

The other monks all murmured a Buddhist chant, as if mourning Master Xuanci, or as if comforting his living relatives on his behalf.

The Crocodile God of the South Sea murmured, "Second Mother...why did you do this? Yue Laosan will no longer compete with you for rank. Just stay with your son in peace. Why did you have to take your own life?"

As he spoke, he looked up again and glared fiercely at Xuan Ci's body. "Huh? Why did that old bald monk make you so devoted to him?"

He turned his head away and secretly wiped away the tears welling up in his eyes. He said sadly, "Second sister, since the Buddhist sect can't accept you and your child as a widow..."

"We uncles can't let you and your child suffer. Come with us! We, the Four Evils, roam the world freely; where can't we go?"

Ye Erniang continued to shake her head, holding Xuan Ci's body and crying her heart out. Helpless, Bai Ke reached out and hit her on the back of the neck, causing her to fall into a deep sleep.

Standing to the side, alongside Xu Zhu, watching over Ye Erniang who, even in her drowsy state, still tightly gripped Xuan Ci's hand, he turned his head and whispered:

“Master Xuzhu, your father’s life force has been locked in his heart meridian by my sect’s secret technique. You must not disturb his body.”

Bai Ke smacked his lips and looked at the unconscious Ye Erniang. "Regarding the news about your father, you can decide for yourself whether to tell your mother. I will not interfere."

However, I fear that today's events can only be resolved with the passing of your father. I imagine Master Xuanci shared this sentiment, which is why he took his own life here. I hope you can understand.

Xu Zhu nodded to show he understood, then continued to protect his parents, and listened to what Bai Ke was about to say.