I am the villain in the book

The next day, early in the morning.

Wei Changtian had barely stretched after getting out of bed when two maids immediately entered the room to help him wash, dress, and groom.

It has to be said that the life of a wealthy family is truly enjoyable. Even getting dressed has someone to assist, and soon they'll probably be feeding you, too.

Tch! Damn feudal society!

Wei Changtian cursed inwardly, while simultaneously reaching behind him with a devilish claw.

“Qiuyun-jie, look at how much more excessive the young master has become. And it's still broad daylight…”

Yuan'er blinked her watery eyes, looking towards the slightly older maid who was currently combing Wei Changtian's hair, as if seeking help.

However, this maid named Qiuyun had clearly seen "big scenes" before. She merely smiled lightly, and while continuing to comb his hair, changed the subject and asked, “Young master, there was a clanging noise outside last night. Did something happen?”

Wei Changtian casually replied, “It's nothing, just a thief.”

Qiuyun was slightly surprised, “What thief would dare to steal from the Wei manor?”

“A flower thief.”

Wei Changtian laughed, “You should make sure to close your doors and windows tightly when you sleep at night, to avoid being taken advantage of.”

“Young master is joking again.”

Qiuyun lowered her head and playfully retorted, “If Yuan'er and I were really taken advantage of by another man, the young master would definitely despise us.”

“Then we might as well find a river and jump in.”

“……”

Hearing Qiuyun's words, Wei Changtian was momentarily speechless.

Although it was a joke, it was indeed the sorrowful reality for a master's maids.

They had served Wei Changtian since they were young, acting as both maids and wives. If their master died early, they would even have to be buried with him… If one day Wei Changtian were to abandon them, it would indeed be like taking their lives.

As a modern person from a civilized society, he certainly couldn't let such a thing happen!

Wei Changtian thought for a moment, then looked at the two maids with a serious expression and said earnestly, “Qiuyun, Yuan'er, remember this.”

“Even if that day really comes, I will not despise you, so never have any thoughts of taking your own lives.”

“Young master…”

The two maids were stunned for a moment, their eyes filled with admiration.

Although they didn't know if their young master really thought that way, even just a word of comfort was enough to move them for a long time.

Little did they know that something even more touching was coming.

“Right, in a few days, I'll talk to my parents about it and find a good day to officially marry you into the family.”

“Actually, I would like to do it sooner, but after all, Lu Jingyao only just married in yesterday, so we should wait a few days…”

“……”

Those simple words exploded in Qiuyun and Yuan'er's ears like a thunderclap.

They stood there blankly like two silly geese for a long time, then quickly reached out to wipe away the tears from the corners of their eyes, and smiled with reddened eyes:

Wei Changtian ate breakfast alone.

Qiuyun originally wanted to call Lu Jingyao, but was stopped by Wei Changtian's words, “Whether she eats or not is her business.”

After eating breakfast, he went to the study.

Yuan'er came in to deliver a pot of refreshing plum juice, and quickly ran away with a flushed face.

Wei Changtian sat on the sandalwood armchair, which, if sold in his previous life, would have been enough to buy an apartment in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou, and brought up the system interface.

Last night, the system had credited him with 300 points. Judging from the timing, it should be a reward related to the change in Lu Jingyao's storyline.

However, there were no further notifications after that, which meant that Xiao Feng was definitely not dead.

As expected of the protagonist, he can survive even this.

Muttering in his heart, Wei Changtian turned his attention to the dazzling array of items in the system store, preparing to first strengthen his own strength.

【Guiyuan Art: Basic Cultivation Method (Heaven Grade), can be cultivated up to the First Rank Realm, 2000 points】

【Guiding Thunder: Swordsmanship (Heaven Grade), extremely fast sword moves, can attract heavenly thunder, 500 points】

【Inner Essence Pill: Increases the user's cultivation by five years (cannot break through the upper limit of the basic cultivation method practiced), 300 points】

【Zhanwu: Blade (Earth Grade), cold iron refined a thousand times, Zhanwu does not combine, 200 points】

【……】

After casually flipping through a few pages, Wei Changtian suddenly realized that his current situation was a bit awkward.

He couldn't afford the good stuff, and he didn't need the ordinary stuff.

After all, with the Wei family's resources, his cultivation resources were already maxed out.

Of course, this excluded heaven-defying items like the Inner Essence Pill, which didn't exist in this world at all.

So… should he just buy an Inner Essence Pill and be done with it?

Anyway, he had just enough points at the moment.

Five years of cultivation, enough to jump directly from the Seventh Rank to the Sixth Rank.

This way, he would at least surpass Xiao Feng in terms of realm.

Hmm, feasible… wait a minute!

Just as Wei Changtian made up his mind and was about to pay, a familiar name suddenly caught his attention.

【Dream Dao: Special Divine Power, the owner can simulate battles in dreams, the simulation level is determined by the owner's actual combat experience, 300 points (story-related item, 30% off)】

Special divine power!

Able to fight in your mind while sleeping, thereby improving combat experience!

And the more fights you've been in, the better the effect!

And it's 30% off!

Just listening to these descriptions is very attractive, not to mention that Wei Changtian also knew an extra thing…

Isn't this one of Xiao Feng's golden fingers right now?

Good heavens!

Protagonist's same model??

No wonder it's a "story-related item", there's no reason not to take it down immediately?!

Although the effect of the Inner Essence Pill is more direct, he has plenty of ways to quickly improve his inner strength in the future.

But combat experience needs to be accumulated over time, so it's definitely better to start as early as possible.

Thinking of this, Wei Changtian didn't hesitate and immediately clicked purchase in his mind.

【Ding~ Congratulations!】

【You have obtained “Special Divine Power — Dream Dao”】

A mysterious feeling flooded his mind. Although he didn't know the principle, he could indeed feel that he had mastered a profound divine power.

Experimenting with the effect of "Dream Dao" required falling asleep, but Wei Changtian wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he took a deep breath, closed the system interface, and prepared to plan out what he would do next.

Compared to Xiao Feng, his biggest advantage, besides having the system, was that he already knew the plot.

In this way, as long as he planned well, he could completely seize all the opportunities that originally belonged to Xiao Feng.

Hmm… so what was Xiao Feng originally planning to do when he came to the capital this time?

…That's right!

“Wang Er!”

Wei Changtian suddenly opened his eyes and shouted towards the closed door.

A burly man with a flattering expression immediately pushed the door open and entered: “What are your orders, young master?”

“Go to the Phoenix Perch Pavilion and investigate someone for me.”

“Phoenix Perch Pavilion?”

Wang Er seemed a little puzzled: “Young master… you should be more familiar with the Phoenix Perch Pavilion than I am. From the madam to the girls…”

“Enough!”

Wei Changtian was stunned for a moment, then kicked Wang Er in the butt: “I told you to investigate, so investigate! Why are you talking so much!”

“Yes, yes, yes, this servant was being nosy!”

Wang Er didn't dodge. Anyway, with his Sixth Rank realm strength, this kick was like a tickle.

However, for Wei Changtian's sake, he still pretended to be in pain, covered his butt with a miserable “Ouch” twice, and then whispered, “Then who do you want to investigate, young master?”

Wei Changtian snorted: “Hmph! Yang Liushi!”

“Miss Liushi?”

Wang Er suddenly showed an expression of “I understand.”

He had long heard about this courtesan that Wei Changtian had been unable to win over.

So, was he finally going to use force?

Thinking of this, he quickly patted his chest and guaranteed: “Don't worry, young master! I will definitely capture Miss Liushi for you within three days…”

“Who told you to kidnap someone?”

Wei Changtian scolded unhappily: “Can't you understand what I'm saying? I told you to investigate her!”

“Also, remember to find some unfamiliar brothers, and don't get discovered.”

“…I understand, young master.”

This time, Wang Er's eyes showed some surprise, but he quickly regained his composure, bowed slightly, and prepared to arrange the matter.

Just as he was about to walk out of the room, a sentence suddenly floated from behind him.

“From now on, I hope you don't act smart again.”

Wei Changtian's tone was very calm.

Wang Er shivered, and instantly broke out in a cold sweat.