I am the villain in the book

A murderous aura permeated the air, as if it had solidified.

Wei Changtian's sudden change of face was so unexpected that everyone in the room didn't react for a moment, all stunned in place.

Zhang San, who had just rushed in from outside, was even more bewildered.

He looked at Xu Quan, who was lying on the ground, and then at Wei Changtian, who had a gloomy face, not knowing what had happened.

Was the young master just talking about betrayal?

Xu Quan, this fellow with thick eyebrows and big eyes, has also betrayed us??

People's hearts are unpredictable!

Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the doubts and shock in his heart.

Zhang San understood that now was not the time to ask these questions, so he immediately stepped forward with a stern face and began to search Xu Quan's body.

At the same time that he started searching, Yang Liushi on the other side had also recovered from her surprise.

Compared to Zhang San, who knew nothing, her expression was much more meaningful at this time.

Or rather, Yang Liushi should have guessed that Wei Changtian didn't really want to do anything to Xu Quan, but was just deliberately putting on this appearance.

Of course, Yang Liushi could guess the truth, but as far as Zhili was concerned, she couldn't possibly guess the reason.

Therefore, she immediately turned her head sharply to look at Xu Quan, as if she was about to take action to save him in the next moment.

However, Zhili then suddenly stopped her movements, and her head slowly turned back with some difficulty.

Because in that instant, she realized something.

If she saved him, it would undoubtedly prove that she was indeed "colluding" with Xu Quan, and Wei Changtian would never spare them.

Therefore, she couldn't move.

...

Her eyelids drooped, and her hands hidden in her sleeves clenched tightly, Zhili tried her best to appear calm.

But Wei Changtian couldn't hide these little thoughts from her.

"Demon King, you seem very nervous."

Glancing at her, Wei Changtian pretended to be sinister and sneered: "It seems that I guessed right, I wonder what benefits you promised him, a beauty trap?"

"Hehe, even if I, Zhili, really wanted to buy someone over, I wouldn't use such low-down tricks."

Zhili pretended to be calm and curled her lips in disdain: "Especially for such a small person."

"Wei Changtian, I don't care how you suspect that he has nothing to do with me."

"You just need to remember our deal just now."

"Hahaha, that's the best."

Wei Changtian thought to himself that this woman was quite good at pretending, but he didn't expose her. After laughing twice, he stopped talking.

At this time, Zhang San also finished searching the body and placed all the items on Xu Quan's body in front of him.

"Young master, it's all here."

"Hmm."

Nodding, his gaze swept over the few items, and his eyes quickly fell on the small jade box.

Wei Changtian picked it up casually, opened it and took a look. As expected, three purple fruits were lying quietly inside.

"Drag the person out and find a room to guard him strictly."

"Oh, please don't go too far, it's best to stay in this inn, so that I can find you if something happens."

"This king knows."

Biting her lip, she looked at Xu Quan who was being dragged towards the door by Zhang San, and then at the jade box in Yang Liushi's hand, Zhili's voice trembled slightly.

She felt that if she stayed any longer, she might not be able to help but fight Wei Changtian, so she didn't say anything more, turned around and quickly walked out of the room.

It wasn't until a long time after she left that the gloomy look on Wei Changtian's face gradually faded, and he smiled and said to Yang Liushi beside him:

"How is it? Have you learned it?"

"Learned it."

Yang Liushi held the small jade box and asked with admiration: "Husband, what is this trick called?"

"Uh... Helping others to achieve their goals?"

"Hehehe, but where have you ever helped others like this? Even if they really get together in the future, Zhili will hate you."

"It doesn't matter if she hates me, as long as Xu Quan doesn't hate me."

"Oh dear, just find a chance to explain it to Young Master Xu."

"Yes, we really need to explain it clearly, so that Xu Quan doesn't really run away with Zhili..."

Wei Changtian pondered for a while and instructed Yang Liushi: "You go and talk to Xu Quan tomorrow morning."

"I understand."

Yang Liushi responded, then blinked her eyes in confusion: "But why tomorrow morning? Shouldn't we explain it as soon as possible?"

"You don't understand this."

Wei Changtian smiled slightly with the air of an expert.

"They both just understood each other's feelings, but I broke them up."

"You have to give them a chance to meet again and let them take the opportunity to clarify things."

"... I understand!"

Yang Liushi's eyes lit up, and she finally understood Wei Changtian's meaning.

She got up very excitedly and walked around the room twice, then leaned close to Wei Changtian and asked in a low voice:

"Husband, can I eavesdrop a little then?"

"Eavesdrop? Why are you so gossipy?"

"Um? Gossipy..."

"Not the Taoist gossip, just curious."

"Oh... Oh dear, I just think it's interesting!"

Yang Liushi pulled on Wei Changtian's sleeve and continued to beg: "Please, I'll just listen for a little while, I definitely won't let them find out!"

"I can't do anything with you, go if you want to."

"Thank you, husband!"

"That something, you..."

"Hmm? What's wrong, husband? Is there anything else?"

"Cough, I wanted to say remember to call me when you go."

"? ? ?"

It was midnight.

The bright moon hung in the sky, with stars twinkling.

The beast tide outside the city had receded during the day, but the chaos in Linchuan City had not diminished much as a result.

Su Qi's sudden "uprising" caused different reactions from all forces in the city, and made the people of Linchuan fall into great confusion.

They didn't understand why Su Qi, who had always been honest and upright, would betray Daqian, and the rumors in the streets were also varied.

Some people said that Su Qi was a hypocrite, who had already colluded with Wei Changtian, and was just acting before.

Some people said that Su Qi was pretending to defect, and would counterattack Wei Changtian at a critical moment.

Some people said that Su Qi was forced to do so, and Wei Changtian had captured his entire family as a threat.

There were various rumors, which also made the people's attitude towards Su Qi greatly different now.

Some were angry, some understood, some were disappointed... Everyone was discussing Su Qi's motives, and also worried about where they should go in this troubled world.

Everyone knew that Su Qi's betrayal was a foregone conclusion, and Wei Changtian would eventually have a decisive battle with Jing Guoqing.

All of this seemed to have nothing to do with them, and yet it seemed to have something to do with them.

Only a few people knew that if it weren't for Su Qi, they might have lost their lives now...

Bright moon, firelight, the sound of horses' hooves, the sound of wheels.

The black flags filled the city, scattered into dark stars in the sky.

On this night, Linchuan City was destined to be sleepless, and everything was filled with unease and turmoil.

Just as a team of soldiers escorting grain and grass ran past the Guanyue Inn with messy footsteps, a door in the inn was also gently pushed open.

The woman's voice was very soft, and a little trembling.

"Xu... Young Master Xu..."

"I'll take you away now..."