I am the villain in the book

The firelight flickered in the secret room, and the air was almost stagnant.

"What?!"

Xiao Feng reached out in disbelief to take the envelope, looked at the words "To Xiao Feng personally" written on it, and the signature "Wei Changtian" at the end. He took a deep breath and asked:

"How did this letter arrive?"

"It was nailed to the door of the hall with a flying knife this afternoon."

The man swallowed and replied truthfully, "You weren't there at the time, Hall Master, so I took the letter first."

"Okay... Did you read this letter?" Xiao Feng asked casually as he opened the letter.

"No."

The man's expression was calm, but fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

Xiao Feng glanced at him without saying anything, and lowered his head to read the letter.

The entire letter wasn't long, only a page.

But it was these dozen or so lines that made Xiao Feng read it over and over again, his face changing several times.

From doubt to shock, to fear, and then to gloom.

Dream Dao, Demon Subduing, Demon Identifying Compass, Xuan Tian Sword... All his secrets, big and small, were written in the letter. He had never revealed even a hint of most of them to others, but now Wei Changtian had said them all.

At the end of the letter, Wei Changtian also left a sentence—

I'm waiting for you in Shu Province.

The meaning of this sentence was obvious, it was to force him to go to Shu Province to "walk into the trap"!

Xiao Feng was silent for a long time, then gently put the letter back into the envelope, and looked up at the big man opposite him again.

"This letter... You've actually read it, haven't you."

"Glug."

The man swallowed, struggled for a moment, and finally couldn't resist the pressure. He knelt on the ground with a thud and wailed repeatedly.

"Hall Master! I, I really didn't mean to read it!"

"At that time, I was afraid that Wei Changtian would be detrimental to you, and I was also afraid that there would be something urgent, so I opened the letter and took a few glances!"

"You, you can rest assured, I have never told anyone about the contents of the letter!"

"You, you know my loyalty! I, I hope Hall Master will spare me this time!"

The big man kept begging for mercy, trembling, while Xiao Feng lowered his head and remained silent. The Xuan Tian Sword beside him had been slightly unsheathed a few inches at some point.

Logically speaking, what this man said should be true.

If he wasn't truly loyal to him, he wouldn't have taken such a big risk to send the letter over again at this moment.

But rationally speaking, only killing him to silence him was the safest approach…

"Clang! Snap!"

A clear and crisp sound echoed in the secret room, and the black sword returned to its sheath.

Xiao Feng forcibly suppressed the violence in his heart and slowly helped the man up from the ground.

"Brother Ren, although I haven't been in the position of Hall Master for long, I also know who is worthy of trust."

"Brother Ren, there's no need to say such things…"

Xiao Feng shook his head with a bitter smile: "You should go out first, I want to be alone for a while."

"Yes."

The man cupped his fists deeply, but after taking two steps, he suddenly turned back and asked: "Hall Master, are you really going to Shu Province?"

"…"

Xiao Feng hesitated for a moment, his expression somewhat unwilling and helpless.

He returned to the capital before because a fortune teller said that he would have a great opportunity in the capital.

But now, not only has he not obtained the opportunity, but he has even almost lost his life several times in the hands of the Wei family, and even Lu Jingyao has betrayed him!

It's really a case of losing both the lady and the army.

He originally wanted to find an opportunity to take revenge on the Wei family, but suddenly such a letter appeared…

Xiao Feng was now very clear—his real deadly enemy was not Wei Xianzhe, who ordered the killing of his entire family, but Wei Changtian, who seemed to know all his secrets!

Thinking of this, he finally nodded slightly: "It's meaningless for me to stay in the capital any longer, some things always need a decision."

"Then…"

The big man's eyes were serious, and his tone was very firm: "Then I am willing to follow the Hall Master and go to Shu Province together!"

"Brother Ren."

Xiao Feng was stunned, then responded solemnly: "Don't worry! If you don't betray me, I will definitely not betray you!"

…

…

Luzhou, Anyi County.

Just when Xiao Feng relied on his "personal charm" to gain another loyal follower, Wei Changtian was raising his glass in front of a table full of delicacies.

Compared to Zhongling, Anyi County could be described as flowing with wealth.

This could be seen from the luxury of the two county magistrate's residences and the standards of the banquets.

Not only were there all kinds of birds and beasts, but there were even courtesans playing music and dancing to add to the fun.

"Lord Liang, you might as well rest in Anyi for a few more days."

The fat county magistrate's face was full of sincere smiles as he raised his glass to toast Liang Zhen: "It just so happens that I can do my best as the host."

"Haha, Lord Chen is too polite."

Liang Zhen laughed twice and drank the wine in one gulp: "However, we have already been delayed on the road for some time, so I won't bother you any further now."

"Yes, this official dares not delay your journey."

The fat county magistrate looked at the sky outside, rolled his eyes, and asked: "But I don't know if you have any arrangements for tonight?"

"There are no arrangements for tonight."

"Then…"

The fat county magistrate smiled and said: "Are you interested in watching the flower ranking competition?"

"Flower ranking competition?"

Liang Zhen was stunned and subconsciously asked: "Does Anyi also have such a thing?"

"I'm making you laugh."

The fat county magistrate was somewhat proud: "Although this county is not large, it is located at the junction of the north and south, and there are many pitiful women who have fallen here from all over the country, so there are more places of pleasure."

"To be honest, almost all the wealthy merchants and officials in Luzhou have purchased residences in Anyi and come to live here for a period of time every year."

"And when there are many women of the mortal world, they will naturally compete for superiority. Today is the day when the ninety-nine brothels in the city, hundreds of courtesans, compete for the top spot."

"I see…"

Liang Zhen nodded, understanding in his heart.

Wei Changtian, who was eating and listening on the side, was greatly surprised.

Good fellow, a mere county town actually has ninety-nine brothels?

Dreaming back to Dongguan?

No wonder Anyi County is so rich.

In this era, others are still struggling in the primary industry, but here they have directly opened the door to creating income through the service industry. It would be strange if they didn't make money!

"Lord Liang, if you want to take a look, I will arrange it…"

Seeing Liang Zhen showing a little yearning, the fat county magistrate hurriedly and quietly assured: "Since ancient times, beauties have been matched with heroes. I believe that the flower queen who is decided today will also be willing to spend a good night with you…"

"This…"

Liang Zhen wished he could drop his chopsticks and leave now upon hearing this.

However, when he saw Liang Qin, who was looking over here with a calm face, he suddenly felt a little discouraged.

Going is definitely a must, but he must not say these words himself!

"Ahem, Nephew…"

Coughing lightly, Liang Zhen winked and asked Wei Changtian: "You also heard what Lord Chen said just now. I don't want to go, but if you want to go and see the excitement…"

"Uncle Liang! I want to go!"

Wei Changtian rolled his eyes, but at least he didn't expose him.

"Alas!"

Liang Zhen sighed a long breath, as if he was forced to nod.

"Since that's the case, then I will reluctantly accompany you."