The Villain Spoiled the Female Leads Too Much, Isn’t It Only Natural They Fell? - Chapter 7:

Chapter 7: Ye Bufan’s Schemes

When Luo Wushang fell silent, Ye Bufan gave a cold snort and ignored her.

He then turned to Qingling with a smile, speaking in a deliberately gentle tone. “Junior Sister Qingling, don’t worry. As long as I’m here, you won’t be in any danger.”

Chen Qingling’s cheeks grew warm, and soon a blush spread across her face. This was the first time she had ever been so close to a man. Instinctively, she stepped back, but each time she did, Ye Bufan stepped closer. With nowhere left to retreat, and unable to rebuke him after he had just declared he would help her, she sighed helplessly.

Though unwilling, she comforted herself inwardly. Senior Brother only wants to console me. He can’t possibly have other intentions.

At that moment, Ye Bufan suddenly said, “Junior Sister Qingling, if you’re truly worried, then don’t go back tonight. Stay here with me, and I’ll keep you safe.”

Chen Qingling looked at him in shock. A man and woman, alone together? How could they share a room when they weren’t Dao companions? Even if she did have a bit of affection for him, such shamelessness was impossible.

Embarrassed, she quickly replied, “N-no, that won’t be necessary, Senior Brother Ye. It’s late already, I’ll head back first. You should rest early too.” With that, she hurried away in a fluster.

Ye Bufan’s expression darkened. He thought she should at least show some gratitude, but she hadn’t expressed the slightest affection. Ungrateful woman. Still, he didn’t dwell on it. Tomorrow, once he entered the inner sect, he would obtain the secret treasure his master Luo Wushang left behind. If he defeated Zhao Tiande in front of everyone, his fame would spread throughout the sect. By then, countless women would flock to him. Qingling would be anxious, and without him even asking, she would offer herself to please him.

Thinking of this, Ye Bufan laughed softly. The era belonging to Ye Bufan was about to begin.

But he didn’t know that at that very moment, Gu Yun had already reached Tianjue Mountain. Following the clues from the original plotline, he found the cave where the Seven-colored Glazed Soft Armor was hidden. With the guidance of the plot, he easily broke the restriction left by the Divine Phoenix Empress and obtained the treasure meant for the protagonist.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Saint-grade supreme defensive treasure: Seven-colored Glazed Soft Armor.]

The armor bonded to him immediately, concealing itself on his body, invisible to the naked eye. Gu Yun felt a warm and comfortable aura surrounding him, a gentle yet powerful force nourishing his entire being. He nodded with satisfaction and turned to leave.

…

The next day, as the sun rose high, Ye Bufan entered the inner sect. Following Luo Wushang’s instructions, he quickly arrived at Tianjue Peak, where the treasure was supposed to be hidden.

Yet the moment he stepped inside, Luo Wushang sensed something was wrong. What? The restriction she had personally set had already been broken! Could it be that the Seven-colored Glazed Soft Armor had been taken? Was Ye Bufan not the fated one tied to her destiny?

Strangely, she felt not worry but excitement. When Ye Bufan had awakened her remnant soul, she had thought he was the destined one. That was why she had endured her disappointment in him, choosing to guide him carefully, as he was her only hope for resurrection. But now, it seemed the fated one might not be him. Perhaps she had another choice.

While she felt some relief, Ye Bufan, finding the cave empty, grew furious. “Master, where’s my opportunity? Didn’t you say a supreme Saint treasure was here?”

Luo Wushang coldly replied, “I told you long ago, after tens of thousands of years, it might have been taken already. I only told you to try your luck. I never promised it would definitely still be here.”

Ye Bufan grew enraged. That was a Saint treasure! Even the Grand Elders of the Primordial Holy Land would covet it. “Impossible! Absolutely impossible! You said it was left for your fated one, and I am your fated one. No one else could possibly take it. Master, are you jealous because of Qingling? Are you refusing to tell me the real location because you don’t want me to save her?”

Luo Wushang was disgusted. She was the Divine Phoenix Empress, revered for tens of thousands of years. Jealous? Over a mere nobody? Ridiculous. She scoffed, “I’m not as childish as you think. I said it was here, but it’s already been taken. Believe it or not.” With that, she withdrew her consciousness, severing her connection with him and retreating into the ring to sleep.

Panic seized Ye Bufan. “Master, I was wrong! I shouldn’t have doubted you or spoken rashly. Please, guide me. Without that Saint treasure, how can I deal with Zhao Tiande?”

Though she heard his plea, Luo Wushang ignored him. Zhao Tiande was someone Ye Bufan had chosen to provoke, despite her repeated warnings. Now he was afraid? It was too late.

When she didn’t respond, Ye Bufan’s anger grew. Inwardly, he seethed. I treated you as my master, cultivated diligently for your sake, and this is how you repay me? Seems I was too naive. From the start, I should have treated you as nothing more than a tool for my cultivation.

His attitude toward Luo Wushang shifted completely. Dropping to his knees, he pretended to repent. “Master, I truly know my mistake. I shouldn’t have wasted time on a woman or provoked powerful enemies. If you forgive me, I’ll change. I’ll focus on cultivation, become stronger, and resurrect you as soon as possible.”

It was merely a ploy to win her favor again. Still, Luo Wushang remained silent.

Desperation set in. Without her, he was nothing. Gritting his teeth, Ye Bufan picked up a stone and declared, “If Master doesn’t believe me, I’ll prove my sincerity by breaking my arm.” He slammed the rock against his arm.

Crack!

The sound of bone breaking rang out. His face twisted in agony, sweat dripping from his forehead, but he held back his scream.

At last, Luo Wushang softened. After all, they were master and disciple. If Ye Bufan truly reformed, she couldn’t abandon him completely. She sighed and said, “Very well, I’ll give you one more chance. Since you endured breaking your arm, your willpower is fierce enough. I will teach you a Saint-level body-refining technique, one exceedingly rare even in ancient times. Cultivating it will be excruciating, but if you persevere, your rewards will surpass imagination. Even now, as a Core Formation cultivator, you’ll be able to challenge those in the Divine Ability Realm.”

Overjoyed, Ye Bufan endured his pain and said excitedly, “Thank you, Master! Don’t worry, once I master this technique, I won’t bother with Chen Qingling anymore.”

Yet in his heart, hatred toward Luo Wushang only deepened. She had forced him to break his arm just to appear. Once he became strong enough, he would enslave her spirit and make her his plaything. As for Chen Qingling, she was dispensable. There were plenty of women in the world.

Luo Wushang sighed again. “I’m not saying you should avoid women altogether, but you must judge whether they’re worth it. Chen Qingling’s constitution is incomplete. To awaken her potential, she would need a great opportunity, one so rare even I might not encounter it. She will most likely remain an ordinary cultivator. It’s not worth offending the Gu Family for her. But Su Wan’er is different. She possesses the Heavenly Sword Bone. She will surely become a great sword cultivator, someone you could rely on.”

Ye Bufan grew excited. His master supported his pursuit of Su Wan’er! “Yes, Master. I will remember your teaching!”

…

At the same time, Chen Qingling waited anxiously in the outer sect.

“Qingling, are you sure that Ye Bufan will come? Zhao Tiande is an inner sect senior brother, with both strength and status. Most importantly, he is a subordinate of the Holy Son Gu Yun.”

Her friends worried for her. They dared not confront Zhao Tiande directly, but they offered suggestions. Some advised her to seek protection from the Law Enforcement Hall, others urged her to apprentice under an elder for shelter. With her talent, an elder would gladly take her in.

Yet none expected that Chen Qingling would choose to face Zhao Tiande head-on. Wasn’t that courting death?

But she said firmly, “Senior Brother Ye will definitely come. Last night, he promised me he would.”

“Qingling, don’t be foolish. Men like him say such things only to deceive you. Before long, he’ll just try to trick you into his bed. While Zhao Tiande hasn’t made a move yet, you should hide somewhere safe!”

Chen Qingling shook her head. “This can’t be avoided forever. And I believe in Senior Brother Ye. He’s not like that.”