I Transmigrated into a Novel as a Villain, and My System Refreshes Randomly - Chapter 3:

Chapter 3: Defeat the Dragon King, Grow Bigger and Stronger!

He spoke each word through clenched teeth, his voice dripping with venom, “Qin family wastrel, I want you dead!”

Ye Chen’s face was smeared with cream, his expression twisted. He wiped it away with a harsh motion, leaving several messy white streaks. With a sudden push of his legs, the floor trembled beneath him. His figure blurred as he lunged again toward Qin Xiao, who had just barely regained his footing.

This time, his killing intent was undisguised. His speed had doubled, and the force of his punch brought a sharp whistle through the air.

A deadly crisis loomed.

Qin Xiao’s scalp prickled and his heart clenched tightly. [Lucky Brake] was still cooling down and couldn’t be relied on.

Activate [Detective System]!

Buzz—!

In an instant, Qin Xiao’s senses were infinitely magnified. The entire world seemed to shift into slow motion. He could see Ye Chen’s distorted face, the swelling of his muscles, the arc of the gust from his strike, guests retreating in fear, dust floating in the air under the lights, and cream scattered across the floor. A tidal wave of information poured into his mind, and his brain worked at unprecedented speed to analyze and filter it.

A flaw. A chance. Where?!

[Detective System analyzing…]

[Target: Ye Chen] [Weakness analysis: Extremely arrogant and quick-tempered, underestimates opponents, currently in a rage with judgment reduced by 15%. Old injury to the right knee causes a 0.05-second delay when exerting force to change direction at high speed. Prefers right-handed straight punches or palm strikes, with weak lower-body defense awareness.]

[Environmental analysis: Slippery floor area increased (cream from the cake has spread), crowd of guests forming a human wall, obstacles include an overturned trolley, scattered tableware, and several tilted chairs.]

[Optimal countermeasure simulation: Roll backward to the left at a 45-degree angle, use trolley debris as cover and a tripping hazard, lure the attack to miss, and use the slippery floor to break his balance… success rate 15%!]

Fifteen percent? That was almost hopeless. But there was no time to hesitate—this was the system’s only calculated path to survival.

Qin Xiao moved on instinct. Just as Ye Chen’s fist was about to reach him, he rolled backward to the left in a clumsy donkey roll, his shoulder scraping the ground. The move looked utterly awkward, but it barely dodged Ye Chen’s determined strike.

His body stopped behind the overturned cake trolley.

Boom!

Ye Chen’s punch slammed into the floor, leaving a fine crack in the marble.

The missed strike only fueled Ye Chen’s fury. His eyes turned blood-red as he tried to adjust his stance to attack again, but his foot landed squarely on a chunk of cream he had flung from his face earlier.

Slip—!

The arrogant Young Master of the Dragon King Hall staggered. His strong core kept him from falling, but his balance wavered, and his attack flow was completely disrupted.

Now!

A once-in-a-lifetime opening flashed before Qin Xiao’s eyes. His own combat skills were negligible, but with the system’s analysis and a bit of luck, he could act. [Detective System] not only analyzed but also issued instantaneous optimal action commands, guiding his body to respond perfectly.

He grabbed a heavy stainless steel serving tray that had rolled from the trolley, muscles in his arm tensing as he swung with all his strength. His target—Ye Chen’s unguarded lower leg.

The swing was crude, more like a street brawl than a refined technique, but under the system’s guidance, the timing, angle, and force were perfect.

Ye Chen had just regained his footing and was about to charge again. He never expected Qin Xiao to fight back, much less target his lower body. The strike was too precise to be coincidence.

In haste, he instinctively lifted his shin to block.

Clang—!

The tray struck his shinbone solidly.

Pain shot through Ye Chen like an electric current, making his entire body tense. The bone felt as if it would crack. The impact itself caused little real damage, but the sharp pain, coupled with the frustration of having his attack broken again, nearly drove him mad.

Qin Xiao used the moment to widen the distance. Now he was standing just two meters behind Gu Siqing.

“Ye Chen! Stop!” Master Gu snapped back to his senses, his face dark. His cane struck the floor twice with a muffled thud as he barked the order.

Several agile Gu family guards stepped forward, surrounding Ye Chen and cutting off his advance. If Ye Chen kept making a scene here, he wouldn’t just embarrass himself—he would drag the entire Gu family’s reputation through the mud.

Ye Chen’s chest heaved like an enraged beast, his blood-red gaze locked on Qin Xiao, itching to tear him apart. But reason prevailed—this was the Gu family’s territory, and attacking again would gain him nothing but their wrath.

Still, Qin Xiao felt off to him. Twice now, this so-called useless son-in-law had avoided his attacks in bizarre yet effective ways. The last strike to his lower body had been far too precise for a spoiled wastrel.

“Good. Very good,” Ye Chen said coldly, forcing his anger down. He took a deep breath, his lips curling into a frosty smile. “Qin Xiao, I’ll remember you. We’ll see.”

His venomous gaze swept past Gu Siqing before lingering on Qin Xiao. With a flick of his hand, he turned and strode away, cream still smeared on his face, radiating humiliation and rage under the guests’ mixed stares.

Qin Xiao exhaled slowly, his taut nerves relaxing at last. His back was soaked with cold sweat, the sticky fabric clinging uncomfortably to his skin.

He had survived.

The first battle of this game had been clumsy and ridiculous, but the outcome… was his victory.

He had only plundered 120 points of luck, but it was a start.

[Ding! Host has successfully defeated Child of Destiny Ye Chen in the first clash, disgracing him and slightly shaking his position in Gu Siqing’s heart. Comprehensive evaluation: B+. Reward: 200 luck points. Current total: 320 luck points.]

[Host, you’re amazing! Beating the strong while weak! The win may not have been elegant, but the result is all that matters! Yun Yiyi is cheering wildly for you!]

The guests’ gazes toward Qin Xiao had completely changed. Gone were the contempt, ridicule, and disregard—they now looked at him with curiosity, suspicion, and even… a trace of respect.

The Gu family’s so-called useless son-in-law might not be so simple after all.

Gu Siqing approached, her cool eyes studying him as if seeing him for the first time. “Are you alright?” Her voice remained cold, yet a subtle hint of concern lingered.

[Target: Gu Siqing] [Current favorability: 0 (Neutral)]

[Rule Force influence: Mild (beginning to think independently, developing negative impressions toward Ye Chen)]

[Galgame Strategy Choice System options triggered:]

[A: Brag, “Ye Chen is nothing. I never took him seriously!” (Result: Favorability -5, she thinks you’re arrogant and self-important)]

[B: Play pitiful, “That scared me to death, Siqing, you have to protect me! He’s terrifying!” (Result: Favorability -10, she thinks you’re weak and unreliable)]

[C: Smile calmly, “Thank you for your concern. It was nothing I couldn’t handle. Ye Chen’s strength is overrated.” (Result: Favorability +10, she appreciates your composure, poise, and hidden strength)]

Qin Xiao chose C.

He lightly brushed imaginary dust from his clothes, regaining a calm, confident smile. “Thank you for your concern. It was nothing I couldn’t handle.”

Gu Siqing watched his composure, contrasting it with Ye Chen’s earlier humiliation and rage. For the first time, her strong resistance to this marriage wavered, replaced by a strange, unfamiliar feeling.

Perhaps this man was not what the rumors claimed.

Qin Xiao knew this was only the beginning. With Ye Chen’s vengeful nature, he would never let this go. The seven Dragon Kings—Ye Chen was only the first.

He had to quickly master the system, plunder more luck, and increase his strength if he wanted to survive in this dangerous world.

He glanced at the lonely 320 luck points on his system panel. This amount wasn’t even enough to refresh a decent system. From now on, he would have to take the initiative and seize every opportunity.

Defeat the Dragon King, grow bigger and stronger!

His gaze swept over the system panel as he clenched his fists tightly.