This Is What a Villain Is Like

Chapter 189: Chapter 96: He’s Too Terrifying, You Can’t Beat Him; Immortal Embryo Creation Dew Obtained

"That Ye Ming is indeed quite capable, and he has people from the Blood Immortal Sect helping him. It won’t be easy to kill him here."

"Zhu Yun, you don’t need to blame yourself."

He appeared very magnanimous and casual, showing no intention of blaming them.

With that said, he took out some Healing Elixirs and distributed them to the injured Ling Zhuyun, Li Daoyi, Ao Xu, Luo Ying, and the others.

He was the biggest winner in this chaotic battle; never mind that he had unexpectedly obtained the Four Saints Ancient Celestial Skill.

Ling Zhuyun had completely given up on Ye Ming in bitter disappointment, and their relationship was broken. The providence he gained from this was also a huge reward.

Not to mention the many chain reactions that would follow, and the future benefits of successfully pinning the blame of being the Blood Immortal Sect’s successor on Ye Ming.

Of course, Jiang Lan had not forgotten the main purpose of this trip.

"Thank you, Young Master."

Ao Xu, Luo Ying, and the others accepted the Elixir Pills. They consumed them and sat down on the spot to rest and recover.

After such a battle, even Ling Zhuyun was quite exhausted.

However, seeing Jiang Lan’s actions, she couldn’t help but feel a little warmth in her heart.

Although she knew he might be trying to win people over, she couldn’t help but compare his actions to Ye Ming’s subconscious attempt to silence his own a moment ago.

’Sometimes, you really can’t judge a person’s character based on their appearance or a few rumors.’

’After being used and deceived by Ye Ming, I feel like I’ve matured a lot.’

’If only I had understood this sooner and believed Jiang Lan, my junior sisters might not have been in danger...’

Her eyes dimmed.

Jiang Lan saw her expression but didn’t explain anything, his mind already pondering the next phase of his plan.

The area was devastated. Even some of the surrounding mountain peaks had been flattened, and the Ancient Medicine Garden was in utter ruin.

The Spirit Medicines growing inside had been completely picked clean, and even some of the crystalline Spiritual Soil, which emanated a misty aura, had been taken away.

While Ling Zhuyun, Li Daoyi, and the others were recovering,

Jiang Lan took Li Mengning and headed towards the center of the lake. Now that things had quieted down, the lake’s surface shimmered. The Moon Wheel hung high in the sky, its reflection like a jade disc submerged in the water, pure and bright.

Li Mengning’s serene eyes stared at the bright moon reflected in the water, seemingly lost in a daze, her gaze holding a certain captivating, brilliant light.

Jiang Lan was estimating when the Glazed Seven-leaf Lotus would appear. Seeing her expression, he couldn’t help but smile.

At the same time, a few memories surfaced in his mind.

He crouched down, cupped some water in his hands, and said, "Do you remember when you were six, hiding under the parasol tree in the courtyard at night, secretly wiping away your tears?"

"..."

Li Mengning was looking at the water in his hands. When she heard his words, a blush like a rosy mist seemed to appear on her flawless, fairy-like face, hidden behind the light veil.

’How could he remember such an embarrassing childhood incident so clearly?’

"Back then, to cheer you up, I promised I would pluck the moon from the sky for you..." Jiang Lan seemed to drift into his memories.

"Liar..."

Li Mengning remembered how he had tricked her back then. He had sworn that the moon was right there in his hands and told her to come closer for a look.

But when she got closer, he just pinched her nose and said she was too slow and the moon had already run away...

"See? Haven’t I plucked the moon for you now?" Jiang Lan said, smiling at her.

Li Mengning gave him a look that said, ’You think I’d still believe you?’

However, when Jiang Lan held the handful of water in front of her, she couldn’t resist leaning in. But Jiang Lan immediately opened his hands, and the water fell with a SPLASH. He took the chance to reach through her veil and pinch her cute, little nose.

"So many years have passed, and you’re still so silly..." Jiang Lan laughed, his smile warm and bright.

A look that said ’You’re so childish’ appeared in Li Mengning’s serene eyes, but his actions still made her cheeks flush slightly.

"You know?"

"A while ago, I had a dream..."

Jiang Lan took the opportunity to rub her smooth, fair cheek with his other hand. As for whether he was just trying to dry his hand on her veil, only he knew for sure.

Li Mengning didn’t notice his small gesture. She just lifted her eyes to look at him, waiting for him to continue.

She knew Jiang Lan wouldn’t say something like this to her for no reason.

Besides, she could truly feel that Jiang Lan had been different lately.

To be precise, he was different from how he had been after that major illness changed his personality.

It was hard to say exactly what was different, but she could feel a new kind of spirit in him. He would now think and act for a specific cause, a specific goal.

Before, he was like a walking corpse, truly idle in every sense—a mere shell without a soul.

Although she had been anxious, worried, and concerned... she didn’t know what to do or how to help him. All she could do was stay by his side, do whatever he needed, and protect him from any harm.

"What kind of dream was it...?"

Li Mengning’s delicate, glossy lips parted slightly as she asked in a low voice.

"A very real dream. I dreamed that the Prime Minister’s Mansion was gone, that Jiang Ruxian had returned, that I died, and that you died with me..."

In truth, Jiang Lan had been pondering how to resolve this inconsistency for a long time.

No matter how he tried to hide it or change, his recent actions and behavior would surely not escape his parents’ notice.

Therefore, he needed a reasonable explanation and some groundwork to prepare for any potential surprises that might arise.