I am the villain in the book

For Xu Quan, he had quite a few choices ahead.

First, he could continue to follow Wei Changtian and cling to this "big shot."

If he did, anyone who wanted to move against him in the future would have to think twice.

Secondly, if he didn't think Wei Changtian was trustworthy, he could follow Xu Suisui back to Xinfeng.

Although Xu Suisui's power was far less than Wei Changtian's, and the protection she could provide would naturally be less, the advantage was that he wouldn't have to worry about her harming him.

Once the storm outside had passed, the two of them could "return to the secular world" again.

It wouldn't even be impossible to live a peaceful and secluded life.

Thinking about it this way, the last option was undoubtedly the least risky.

As long as Zhili didn't betray Xu Quan or try to seize the Heavenly Dao luck, he would most likely be able to get through this crisis smoothly.

However...

"Let me think about this some more."

Gently shaking his head, Xu Quan neither agreed nor refused, but softly said:

"I believe Young Master wouldn't harm me."

"You..."

Seemingly annoyed by Xu Quan's "naivety," Zhili couldn't help but frown.

But she didn't try to persuade him further, and after a moment of silence, she slowly stood up.

"Alright, then you can think about it yourself."

"Anyway, I'm doing this all for your own good."

"Yeah, I know, thank you."

Saying thank you to Zhili, Xu Quan watched her walk to the door, and suddenly asked hesitantly.

"By the way, why are you willing to do so much for me?"

"Because you are the most special man I have ever met."

Zhili lived up to her reputation as a demon, speaking very directly.

She turned to look at Xu Quan and gave a very serious answer.

"I'm not referring to your identity as the Child of Heavenly Dao, but to your character of always keeping your word."

"From the moment you returned the Sacred Fruit to me that day, I knew that you were the person worthy of my trust."

"But... but I'm not strong."

Xu Quan's eyes were somewhat lost when he heard this: "You should find a husband like Young Master Wei who has the ability to protect you."

"Him?"

Zhili sneered, her face full of disdain: "In my eyes, ten thousand Wei Changtians are not worth one of you."

Ten thousand Wei Changtians are not worth one of you.

If these words were to reach other people's ears, they would undoubtedly be taken as a joke.

After all, Xu Quan's realm strength, power in hand, and even appearance were far behind Wei Changtian.

Even if he was the Child of Heavenly Dao, it was useless, after all, Wei Changtian had already killed three Children of Heavenly Dao.

But now, Zhili said it with particular seriousness, it seemed she really thought so in her heart.

So, it seems that Xiao Feng, Xu Quan, and others really do have some kind of special personal charm that ordinary people do not possess.

What exactly is this charm, perhaps everyone's understanding is different.

In Wei Changtian's view, this is undoubtedly a kind of "protagonist halo."

In Zhili's view, this is a trustworthy "excellent quality."

And whether it is a protagonist halo or excellent qualities, the essence of this charm is actually a "righteousness."

It is the "justice" that ordinary people yearn for very much, but often cannot achieve.

...

Looking at Zhili's serious expression, although Xu Quan had not yet realized his unique "advantage," he was somewhat touched in his heart.

He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Instead, Zhili smiled at this moment and suddenly asked him:

"Xu Quan, can you promise me one thing?"

"What is it?"

Xu Quan was indeed a straight man of steel, in this situation, other men would definitely have agreed immediately, but he still asked very cautiously.

And Zhili didn't mind, she just whispered back:

"Xu Quan, if I encounter danger in the future, can you help me like I'm helping you now?"

...

His eyes slightly stunned, Xu Quan didn't know why Zhili would ask him to promise this.

To think simply, this may just be Zhili wanting a promise like "Will you always love me".

To think complicatedly, perhaps Zhili knew that she would encounter some crises in the future, and he happened to have the ability to help her solve them.

If it was the latter situation, then Zhili's kindness to him at this moment no longer seemed to be just out of love between a man and a woman, but rather mixed with a hint of "transaction."

"I definitely will."

Nodding heavily, Xu Quan didn't care whether Zhili was "using" him or not, and quickly gave his promise.

Then, he saw Zhili reach out and insert the wooden bolt on the door, and then walk towards him step by step with a flushed face.

The long dress fell to the ground, and her black hair spread out.

"Xu Quan, I believe you..."

...

The moonlight was bright, reflecting the peace and tranquility of the small post station.

On this night at the beginning of a chaotic world, Xu Quan had his first intimate encounter with a woman.

In this regard, he might have to thank the androgynous mysterious person from White Horse Temple for allowing him and Zhili to make such progress in such a short period of time.

It's just that the other Children of Heavenly Dao obviously wouldn't have his kind of "treatment."

At this moment, Chu An was still desperately avoiding the pursuit with Qin He; Tang Chen had just escaped from the Great Awakening Capital; Shen Ran had not yet found a safe place to settle; the Nine Truths Sect was already in chaos...

Just among the Children of Heavenly Dao that Wei Changtian knew, apart from Xu Quan, everyone else was struggling in the midst of a crisis surrounded by enemies.

And those he had never met were probably in similar situations.

Oh, I almost forgot there was also Lin Zhi...

"Foster father..."

In a certain inn in the Great Qian Capital, Guankong was still lying weakly on the bed, it seemed that the injuries caused by the illusion backlash had not yet healed.

Lin Zhi was standing by the bed with his head down, his expression extremely complicated, he must have heard the rumors outside.

"I know what you are thinking."

Glancing at Lin Zhi, Guankong slowly sat up halfway, leaning against the head of the bed and said softly:

"But if I wanted to betray you, I wouldn't have waited until now."

"You should know this."

"Foster father! This child would never have such thoughts!"

Suddenly raising his head, as if to prove that what he said was true, Lin Zhi's voice was somewhat hurried.

He looked nervous and wanted to say something, but before he could say anything further, he was interrupted by Guankong waving his hand:

"Whether you have thought so or not, it doesn't matter."

"You should now think carefully about how to take advantage of this opportunity."

"Opportunity?"

His expression stunned, Lin Zhi obviously couldn't understand Guankong's words.

He didn't understand what there was to take advantage of in such a great chaos for himself.

And Guankong didn't mean to explain further, he just sighed softly to himself:

"Young Master's move is wonderful."