Fantasy: I Am the Villain.

Chapter Ninety-Four: On Tiandu Peak

Bai Yan was already having a headache because of Elder Tian Xin's deep affection for him. You can't force matters of the heart, so he could only try to avoid her as much as possible.

Despite all the precautions, his own son actually offered himself up. What was this... a double marriage? Recalling his senior brother's teasing words, Bai Yan felt a headache coming on.

Ah-Can opened his mouth, then muttered a couple of sentences in a low voice, "When Aunt Jing was alive, she often said she wanted to find a wife for the young master, and I think that Miss Xin'er is quite nice..."

Bai Yan was taken aback, and his initially indignant expression gradually softened. He murmured softly, "Jing'er..."

Seeing Bai Yan lost in his memories, Ah Can slowly let out a long sigh and tiptoed out, only to be stopped by Bai Yan, who had come back to his senses.

"You little devil, A-Can! You even use your Aunt Jing to pressure me..." After a moment's thought, Bai Yan realized what was going on.

Jing'er did often talk about finding a wife for Bai Ke, but what does that have to do with A-Can fooling around with Bai Ke?

Bai Yan glared at A-Can, who was still chuckling, with a wry smile, and then didn't bring up the previous matter again, instead saying:

"Very well, since you've asked your Aunt Jing to defend the guest, then I won't hold your antics against you two."

That girl, is she the one from Tianxiu Peak named Ling... Xin'er? Have you investigated her? Are there any problems?

When he said the last sentence, the vortex in Bai Yan's eyes suddenly spun much faster.

Ah-Can felt that Bai Yan's surroundings suddenly became somewhat blurry, with flashes of black and white energy appearing from time to time, giving people a sense of unease.

Bai Yan coughed lightly twice, concealing the aura he had inadvertently revealed, and said with a frown:

"Ah Can, why is your cultivation progressing so slowly? In a few days, go to Wanbao Hall to convey my message and bring back some pills to help with your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, A-Can was overjoyed and immediately bowed, saying, "Thank you, Uncle Yan..." Bai Yan used a wisp of spiritual energy to support A-Can's knees and then said:

"Don't give me that. Your Aunt Jing and I treat you like our own son. Don't learn this kind of behavior from others, kneeling all the time. What kind of manners is that?"

"And another thing... what exactly is Ling Xin'er's background?" Bai Yan was still uneasy about Ling Xin'er's origins and couldn't help but ask again.

Ah Can composed himself and said to Bai Yan, "That Miss Xin'er is a disciple of Elder Tian of Tianxiu Peak, as you must know."

Bai Yan nodded slightly, signaling him to continue. A-Can pursed his lips and said, "I also secretly sent people to investigate back then."

This Miss Xin'er is from the Moyun Kingdom, which is under the jurisdiction of our Tiance Palace. Because of her outstanding talent, she was taken in as a disciple by Elder Tian..."

Ah-Can talked on and on for more than half an hour before finally telling Bai Yan about Xin-er's life from childhood to adulthood.

Bai Yan pondered for a moment, "Mo Yun Kingdom? That's Old Mo's territory, right... there shouldn't be any problems."

Then he frowned and said to A-Can, "I heard you say that Ling Xin'er has an ambiguous relationship with an outer disciple?"

"No, no, no, it was Ling Feng who insisted on bothering Miss Xin'er. That man even talked to the young master about how things change every thirty years, and he wanted to take Miss Xin'er away from the young master."

"Oh? Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river? That young man is quite bold! Is there anything special about him?" Bai Yan asked with great interest.

"What's so special about him? Ling Feng seems to be quite popular; most of the outer disciples look up to him, but..." A-Can paused slightly, but continued:

"However, the young master recently ordered me to distribute his monthly allowance to some talented disciples, so Ling Feng is no longer so popular among the outer disciples."

Bai Yan's eyes flashed. "You mean Ke'er...?" A-Can nodded. "Yes, Uncle Yan, the young master broke through to the Nascent Soul stage a few days ago."

"Is this true?" Bai Yan suddenly stood up. "Absolutely true, Young Master said it himself!" A-Can replied, barely suppressing the imposing aura emanating from Bai Yan.

"Hahaha, my son is indeed intelligent. An 18-year-old with a primordial spirit is truly unheard of. Besides the two of us, is there anyone else who knows about this?"

Ah Can shook his head and said, "No, the young master went into seclusion immediately after his breakthrough and hasn't spread the news yet."

Bai Yan nodded. "Yes! Keep this a secret. No one is allowed to know this before the competition."

Ah-Can nodded in agreement. Bai Yan looked with satisfaction at the cultivation room where Bai Ke was in seclusion, then turned to Ah-Can and said:

"Hmm... Since you're trying to win people over, I can't just abandon you. So, tomorrow, take my warrant and go to my private treasury to get some medicinal herbs to distribute."

Ah-Can was shocked. "Uncle Yan... this is impossible. This is all money you've worked so hard to save. How can you give it away to those ordinary disciples?"

Bai Yan shook his head. "It's alright. Since you're interested in building up your power, I'll naturally offer some assistance. What's a few spiritual items?"

After saying that, he turned his gaze to the distant Tian Ce Palace gate, "Now that the selection of the Holy Son is approaching, is it not the will of Heaven that Ke'er has broken through his cultivation at this time?"

It seems the position of Heavenly Strategy Saint Son is undoubtedly mine, Second Senior Brother… I've won again this time!

Bai Yan's gaze was deep and unfathomable, as if he were thinking of something. A hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes, making those who looked at him tremble.

Bai Yan quickly recovered and asked A-Can, who was serving him, "So, the guest didn't do anything to Ling Feng? Or does he have some other plans?"

Ah-Can shook his head. "Young Master didn't say. When I asked, he just smiled strangely and strictly ordered me not to interfere."

"Hmm...it seems that Ke'er has other ideas. Let's leave that aside for now. You just need to keep a close watch on Ling Feng and make sure there are no oversights, understand?"

Ah-Can nodded, then hesitated before saying to Bai Yan, "Uncle Yan... there's something I don't know if I should tell you..."

"Hmm? Please speak freely. There are no need for formalities between us. Just say what you want to say."

With Bai Yan's permission, Ah Can felt relieved and said, "I just discovered this matter, and it has something to do with Elder Fang of Wanbaotang."

"Hmm? Elder Fang of Wanbaotang?" Bai Yan's eyes flashed as he looked at A-Can. "Fang Shiqing? What did Fang Shiqing do?"

"I don't know how to put it, but when I was investigating Ling Feng, I discovered that Elder Fang was quite interested in him, and it seemed that he and the Second Elder had some kind of connection..."

Bai Yan stood up and said to A-Can, "Yes, I understand. As for Elder Fang and the Second Elder, you should not investigate further."

"Once the guest has left the pass, have him come to my place." With that, Bai Yan vanished from the room in a flash.