After Ninety-Eight Lifetimes as the Villain, the Female Leads Suddenly Regret It All - Chapter 4:

Chapter 4: Gu Qingxue’s Life Simulation!

“Me? Miserable?”

Gu Qingxue frowned. Her life had always been smooth and prosperous. When had it ever been associated with misery?

If there was anything unpleasant at all, it was Qin Yuan, her fiancé.

Qin Yuan.

The moment she thought of that name again, her heart trembled for no reason. Scenes of warmth from when she had been with Qin Yuan resurfaced vividly in her mind… The sinister and cold image she now associated with him softened once more, becoming gentle and refined like jade.

A warm current began to flow through her heart.

Yet at the same time, a strange tearing pain followed.

It hurt so much she could barely breathe.

Gu Qingxue clutched her chest and gasped. “I… What’s happening to me?”

[Ding! After binding with the system, the host has successfully cleared the influence of destiny. Your mind has returned to normal. The clash and overturning of your worldview during this process are normal phenomena.]

“The influence of destiny?”

The system’s words were baffling. Gu Qingxue felt a surge of panic.

“What… What exactly is going on? What happened to me? Why… Why is my understanding so completely different?”

[Please activate Life Simulation. Once activated, the host will understand everything.]

“Life Simulation? So you can glimpse the heavens and know in advance what will happen to me?”

[The host may understand it that way.]

“But… What does that have to do with my current condition?”

Gu Qingxue was still confused.

[After activating Life Simulation, the host will know everything. Would you like to proceed?]

“Activate.”

After a brief hesitation, Gu Qingxue made her decision.

What exactly had happened to her?

Why did her heart ache so painfully whenever she thought of Qin Yuan?

[Ding! Life Simulation activated successfully. This system will begin from the moment the host became a fertilized egg and simulate your experiences up to the present, including personality, interpersonal relationships, and so on, in order to deduce the trajectory of your future life.]

A fertilized egg?

Another unfamiliar term. But Gu Qingxue had no time to dwell on it before the system’s voice continued.

[Host name: Gu Qingxue. Simulation begins.]

[At -6 months, your father, the Emperor of the Eastern Royal Empire, betrothed you to the Sixth Royal Prince, Qin Yuan. Of course, at that time, you knew nothing about it.]

[At -3 months, Qin Yuan was born. When he was born, radiant light filled the sky. Visions of ancient sages manifested, lightning intertwined and transformed into dragon roars, and a heavenly river cascaded down. Within a radius of 5,000,000 meters, cultivators received his blessing and broke through their realms one after another.]

[When you were born, holy light shone across 500,000 meters. The vision of an ice phoenix soared through the sky. The empire erupted in celebration once again. Another peerless genius had been born. You and your fiancé Qin Yuan became a match truly made in heaven.]

[After your birth, you displayed extraordinary talent. At just one year old, you had already entered the 1st stage Qi Refining Realm. In the history of the Eastern Royal Empire, this was almost unprecedented. The only exception was Qin Yuan.]

[Your fiancé Qin Yuan entered the 1st stage Qi Refining Realm at only six months old. At one year old, he broke through to the 3rd stage Qi Refining Realm.]

[At three years old, you met for the first time. You both liked each other immediately. From then on, you often cultivated and played together, living in harmony and joy…]

“…”

The system’s narration pulled Gu Qingxue’s thoughts back to those years she had nearly forgotten.

Scene after scene of the two of them together surfaced in her mind.

An uncontrollable smile appeared at the corner of her lips, but it quickly faded.

But Qin Yuan… Why did you become like this?

Before she could think further, the system’s voice sounded again.

[At four years old, you both broke through. Qin Yuan reached the 6th stage Qi Refining Realm. You reached the 4th stage Qi Refining Realm.]

[At five years old, Qin Yuan reached the 9th stage Qi Refining Realm. You reached the 7th stage Qi Refining Realm.]

[Unwilling to accept it, you swore to catch up to Qin Yuan. Qin Yuan merely smiled faintly and said, “Alright. I’ll wait for you.”]

[At six years old, Qin Yuan reached the 10th stage Qi Refining Realm. You reached the 9th stage Qi Refining Realm. The gap narrowed slightly. You said proudly, “I’m almost catching up to you.” Qin Yuan still replied, “Alright. I’ll wait for you.”]

[At eight years old, Qin Yuan entered the 1st stage Foundation Establishment Realm. You remained at the 10th stage Qi Refining Realm. With a slightly aggrieved tone, you said, “I’ll catch up to you very soon.” Qin Yuan smiled and said, “Mm. Keep going.”]

[At nine years old, you still had not broken through. Qin Yuan had reached the 3rd stage Foundation Establishment Realm. Only then did you understand how difficult it was to advance from the 10th stage Qi Refining Realm to the Foundation Establishment Realm. For the first time, you felt frustration. Qin Yuan patted your head and said, “It’s alright. I believe in you.” Your fighting spirit was reignited. “I will catch up to you.”]

[At ten years old, you still had not broken through. Qin Yuan had already reached the 5th stage Foundation Establishment Realm. By then, you had begun to understand the gap between you. At that age, your first feelings of affection had also begun to bloom. You felt proud to have such a fiancé and said sweetly, “Brother Qin Yuan is amazing.” Qin Yuan still smiled and said, “You’re amazing too. Once you truly break through, you’ll catch up to me all at once. Keep going.” “Mm. I’ll follow in your footsteps.”]

“…”

Gu Qingxue felt even more dazed.

So… she had once been that happy.

So… she had once liked him so much.

But… why?

Why had things become like this?

[From then on, Qin Yuan often explained cultivation insights to you, sharing his understanding and helping you cultivate. Only a genius understands another genius. Even problems that your family’s ancestor at the Nascent Soul Realm could not solve would be clarified by Qin Yuan with a single casual sentence, allowing you to see the light. Your cultivation speed increased even further.]

[Every time you entered secluded cultivation, Qin Yuan would guard you. Your foundation became more stable, and breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm was only a matter of time.]

[However, after each seclusion ended, you would see Qin Yuan sleeping heavily, as though exhausted. You felt a little angry, yet also distressed. “Brother Qin Yuan, you’re really unreliable.” Qin Yuan would chuckle and say, “Sorry. I’m a little tired.” At that time, you were young and never noticed that his face was deathly pale.]

“Wait!”

Gu Qingxue interrupted the system.

[Does the host have a question?]

“Why?”

Her breathing grew rapid.

“You said Qin Yuan’s face was deathly pale. Because of what reason?”

[Ding! This question does not fall under free simulation content. To view it, the host must spend system coins.]

“Spend? What are system coins? How do I obtain them?”

[After the Life Simulation ends, the host may alter the trajectory of your life, make up for regrets, and upon completion, receive System Reward system coins.]

[Since this is the host’s first time viewing paid content, this system will play it once for free.]

As the voice fell, an image appeared in Gu Qingxue’s mind.

It was a sealed cave dwelling. A small figure sat cross-legged inside.