I am the villain in the book

Great Feng, the Princess's Residence.

...

“Changtian, did you see everything just now?”

Bright sunlight streamed through the wooden lattice windows, illuminating the mottled white stone floor and faintly reflecting the blurred figures of the two men.

Inside the room, Qin Zhengqiu sat facing Wei Changtian, and said with a wry smile before Wei Changtian could answer, “I know what you want to say, but the Moon-Picking Sword might be my only chance to break through to the first rank. I am not willing to give up like this.”

“You don't need to worry about me, nor do you need to persuade me any further. I have already made up my mind.”

“If something unexpected really happens, I only hope that you can take over the Tianluo Sect, and don't let its inheritance be cut off.”

Obviously, Qin Zhengqiu was determined to go all the way down the dark path.

And Wei Changtian didn't interrupt him, waiting until the former had finished rambling about his “afterlife” before gently taking out a small iron牌 from his bosom.

Made of black iron, about half the size of a palm, diamond-shaped, with the character “Shu” engraved on the front.

From the appearance, this was just an ordinary identity token of the Shu Province army.

However...

“Clatter~”

Wei Changtian didn't speak, just reached out and pressed a small raised piece on the side of the iron 牌.

The precise and ingenious mechanism began to operate, and the token, less than a finger thick, slowly split into two, revealing a small concave space inside.

And the True Dragon's forehead scale was hidden in this secret compartment.

“Changtian, this...”

Looking at the golden scale, Qin Zhengqiu looked茫然: “What is this?”

“Grandpa, do you remember that at the Spring Dragon Poetry Meeting, a golden carp leaped over the Dragon Gate and transformed into a True Dragon?”

Wei Changtian took a deep breath: “This is the forehead scale of that True Dragon.”

“What?”

Qin Zhengqiu was immediately surprised, and carefully took the True Dragon's forehead scale in his hand and observed it carefully: “Then this thing must be extremely precious, but I don't know what its use is.”

“I know the use.”

Wei Changtian looked at Qin Zhengqiu with a serious expression: “And this is also what I want to talk to Grandpa about next.”

“Oh?”

Qin Zhengqiu was stunned: “What do you want to say to me?”

“Alas, Grandpa...”

Wei Changtian sighed softly, and directly cut to the point: “Old Zhangtou has already explained the risks hidden in the Moon-Picking Sword very clearly. No matter what you think, I don't want you to repeat his mistakes.”

“I know you are unwilling to give up this opportunity, so...”

Although Wei Changtian had only said four or five sentences just now, and his tone was very calm.

But these short sentences made Qin Zhengqiu once wonder if he had misunderstood his grandson's meaning.

“Chang, Changtian, are you saying that this scale can make me...”

“That's right.”

Wei Changtian nodded affirmatively: “Grandpa, this scale can allow you to break through to the first rank.”

“...”

“Tap!”

The small golden scale fell from his fingertips and landed on the table with a soft sound.

Qin Zhengqiu stared wide-eyed in disbelief, his expression exactly the same as when he first heard that Wei Changtian had actually completed the Tongtian Road more than half a year ago.

Even more exaggerated.

After all, whether it was Wei Changtian completing the Tongtian Road in one breath, or killing a second-rank with one move, it was more of a shock beyond cognition, and strictly speaking, it had no direct relationship with Qin Zhengqiu himself.

But this time was different.

Because Wei Changtian had just said that he was going to give the True Dragon's forehead scale to himself...

“Chang, Changtian.”

At this moment, Qin Zhengqiu's voice even trembled a little: “Are, are you telling the truth?”

“Yes, it's true. This scale can indeed help Grandpa you break through to the first rank.”

Wei Changtian repeated again: “And I am indeed willing to give this thing to Grandpa.”

“...”

From shock to excitement.

From disbelief to不敢相信.

Qin Zhengqiu's breathing became more and more rapid, and a trace of狂热 color also ignited in his eyes.

He knew that Wei Changtian would not joke about such things.

So, the first-rank realm that countless practitioners in the world dream of, and can't break through no matter what they do, was actually so close to him?

It can be seen from the Moon-Picking Sword incident that Qin Zhengqiu is definitely not a person who is “indifferent to fame and wealth”, at least he has a very strong desire for stronger strength.

Therefore, when such an opportunity that can make him step onto the pinnacle of hundreds of millions of people is placed in front of him, it is not difficult to guess what he is thinking in his heart.

“Grandpa.”

Pushing the scale on the table in front of Qin Zhengqiu, Wei Changtian said softly: “Keep the forehead scale safe and choose a day to break through as soon as possible.”

“There are no restrictions on using this thing, nor do you need to prepare anything in advance.”

“But there may be some strange phenomena at that time. I will only tell Li Wutong in advance and let her”

“Changtian.”

Suddenly, Qin Zhengqiu's shoulder trembled.

He suddenly interrupted Wei Changtian's instructions, then slowly moved his gaze away from the small scale and shook his head gently.

“Take this thing back.”

“...”

A quarter of an hour later.

Wei Changtian walked out of the courtyard with a puzzled expression, while the iron 牌 containing the True Dragon's forehead scale was still in his bosom.

Obviously, Qin Zhengqiu still did not accept such a treasure in the end.

Of course, Wei Changtian could see Qin Zhengqiu's desire for the True Dragon's forehead scale, or rather, for breaking through to the first-rank realm.

That's why he was so puzzled as to why the latter was willing to give up this opportunity.

You must know that Qin Zhengqiu was willing to take the risk of being possessed by the devil in order to cultivate the Moon-Picking Sword before.

So what's the reason?

Could it be that he doesn't believe in himself and is afraid that there is something wrong with the True Dragon's forehead scale?

Or is it that he is unwilling to “compete” with himself for opportunities?

But later, he had repeatedly emphasized that there was still a way to get another forehead scale, so that Qin Zhengqiu didn't need to have any psychological burden.

But why did he still refuse?

Wei Changtian couldn't understand, he had asked Qin Zhengqiu just now, but he didn't get an answer either.

In the end, he could only attribute this to “the elders' love for the younger generation”, believing that the True Dragon's forehead scale was too precious, causing Qin Zhengqiu to want to keep it for himself.

Good fellow, what about the promised dog-eat-dog, cold-blooded and ruthless world of cultivation?

Not to mention others, but Qin Zhengqiu is quite humane, and he is willing to give up such a great opportunity for the sake of family affection.

Tsk tsk tsk, there is true love in the world, and morality will surely exist in the world.

It's not that I don't give it to you, but you just don't want it!

Thinking wildly in his heart, Wei Changtian soon left Qin Zhengqiu's private courtyard along the bluestone path.

And not long after he left, Qin Zhengqiu, who was left in the room, also slowly stood up.

He looked up at the sunlight outside the window, and a self-deprecating wry smile slowly appeared on his face.

“Alas”

“Fate弄人啊.”