The Face-Slapping Journey of a Sword Cultivator Male God (QT) Chapter 005: The Rightful Heir's Retaliation in the Story of a Reincarnated Concubine's Son - Part 4

Despite Lady Li's shock upon hearing Xuan Yuan's intent to visit Lin Yingjie on Lane Street, her attempts to dissuade him were fruitless. Undeterred, Xuan Yuan ventured from the manor, setting course for Lane Street in the eastern district of the capital.

Furthermore, once outside the manor, Xuan Yuan dismissed his attendants, opting to make the journey to Lane Street on his own.

"Host, what's your plan? Are you off to see Lin Yingjie now?" 0617 asked, its presence rippling with vibrancy within Xuan Yuan's Sea of Consciousness. Being newly active—much like a newborn—it was brimming with curiosity about everything.

Xuan Yuan was attired like a scholar, with a headband crowning his head and a loose robe draped over his body. The ample robe and oversized sleeves fluttered in rhythm with his strides, lending him an aura of effortless elegance.

In response to System 0617's inquiry, Xuan Yuan maintained his composure, responding solely within his mind, "Off to complete the mission."

To reach the eastern district from Luoning Marquis Manor, Xuan Yuan had to traverse the capital's busiest avenue. Yet, he remained oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the crowds and passing traffic. The world's vibrant spectacle and grandeur failed to command his attention.

System 0617: ... Isn't that a bit obvious? Can't you just talk like a normal person, for once?

"Can you verify what day it is today, according to the original storyline?" Xuan Yuan stopped at the entrance of Lane Street to ask.

His gaze was penetrating, scanning the length of the street. The residences here were mostly opulent, the homes of many high-ranking officials and nobles.

The fact that Luoning Marquis had provided for Lin Yingjie and his mother to reside in such a prosperous location indicated he did harbor affections for them. However, due to the pressure from the elders and Lady Li, he hadn't welcomed them into the Marquis Manor.

"I'll find out immediately," 0617 answered energetically. This was the host's first mission, and it was duty-bound to support the host in accomplishing the mission successfully!

After a brief pause, 0617 reported, "Host, today should be the third day since Lin Yingjie had transmigrated to this world. He's likely still recovering from a cold he contracted due to successive nights without sleep!"

After briefing Xuan Yuan on the current situation, 0617 seemed to recall something and asked somewhat tentatively, "Um, host, do you comprehend what 'transmigrated to this world' means..."

Indeed, Xuan Yuan did not understand the phrase 'transmigrated to this world', but after correlating it with the plot presented by System 0617, he inferred it meant that the real Lin Yingjie had been replaced by someone else.

"What a fortunate coincidence," Xuan Yuan's eyes glinted, and he ventured deeper into the street. Astonishingly, despite passing many people on his way, not a single glance was thrown his way, as though Xuan Yuan was an invisible presence.

System 0617 found itself utterly confounded. It had no clue why Xuan Yuan would choose to visit this particular street. To fulfil a mission? But which one? Was it for revenge?

If revenge was the motive, shouldn't Xuan Yuan be preparing relentlessly for the upcoming imperial examination in six months, aiming to outshine Lin Yingjie by becoming the top-ranking imperial scholar, thereby exerting pressure on Lin Yingjie in a variety of ways, humiliating him and orchestrating his downfall?

What was the host's purpose in coming directly to Lin Yingjie? System 0617 quietly perused the 'Annual Best Collection of Face-slapping and Scum-abusing' that it had recently downloaded from the How-to Forum. It believed that it ought to share this book with the host to help him grasp the true art of revenge.

Though newly awakened, System 0617 had gleaned from the How-to Forum that true revenge involved surpassing one's enemy in their area of pride, shattering their confidence, and leaving them in despair. Real vengeance struck when the enemy, bloated with arrogance and basking in perceived triumph, was abruptly cast into oblivion!

The host was indeed inexperienced!

As System 0617 internally fretted, wishing it could replace Xuan Yuan in carrying out the mission, Xuan Yuan had already leisurely entered the opulent residence where Lin Yingjie and his mother lived. Upon witnessing him walk unimpeded through the main gate, 0617 finally realized something was off: "Hold on, host, why didn't the gatekeeper halt you?"

Xuan Yuan continued his trek towards the backyard of the lavish residence. Upon hearing System 0617's query, he nonchalantly responded, "Because they didn't see me."

"How is that possible? You're a living being, how could they not see you?" 0617 initially retorted loudly, but recalling how Xuan Yuan had boldly ventured in unnoticed, it couldn't help but express its apprehension, "Host, what's happening?"

Ignoring System 0617's question, Xuan Yuan had already located Lin Yingjie's room. With a soft creak, he pushed open the door and entered.

While the morning sunlight outside was at its peak, radiant and dazzling, Lin Yingjie's bedroom was notably dim. The pungent scent of medicinal herbs wafted through the room, creating a rather somber atmosphere.

Lin Yingjie was ill with a cold, and hence the room's windows were securely shut, not letting even a whisper of wind in. Naturally, the medicinal aroma couldn't dissipate, resulting in the room being saturated with the strong smell of medicine, generating a quite suffocating ambiance.

"Who's there?" Lin Yingjie, reclining on the bed, suddenly jolted awake. He glanced at Xuan Yuan, his eyes reflecting both surprise and suspicion, along with a hint of fear. "Who are you? Do you think you can just intrude into someone's room? Didn't your mother teach you any manners?"

Lin Yingjie muttered in a peculiar tone, his words entirely out of the ordinary. Xuan Yuan merely regarded Lin Yingjie with an impassive gaze. He didn't even feel compelled to utter a single word, instead heading directly towards Lin Yingjie's bed.

"Hey, hey, hey, host, what are you intending to do?" 0617 observed Xuan Yuan's assertive demeanor, somewhat taken aback. The host seemed rather intimidating!

As Xuan Yuan approached Lin Yingjie's bedside, a suddenly enlightened Lin Yingjie scampered to the bed's foot, simultaneously terrified and incensed, he challenged, "What are you planning to do?!"

"Kill you," Xuan Yuan stated flatly. His words were merely informational for Lin Yingjie, merely a declaration, without expecting any response.

Whether Lin Yingjie accepted it or not was inconsequential to him.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and in the next instant, Xuan Yuan extended his right hand, directly gripping Lin Yingjie's neck. Then, under Lin Yingjie's terrified and resentful gaze, Xuan Yuan exerted pressure with his right hand, abruptly snapping his neck.

Accompanied by a soft cracking sound, Lin Yingjie's neck lurched to the left, the bones beneath the skin and flesh already broken, incapable of supporting his head any longer. His eyes rolled back, the spark within them gradually dimming, his breath came to a complete halt.

He was dead. Lin Yingjie, who in the original story triggered the unfortunate destiny of Lin Xuanzhu and his mother, and was fated to rise to prominence, influencing both the imperial court and the common people, had just simply been slain by Xuan Yuan.

"Host, did you just murder him just like that?" 0617 was in a frenzy within Xuan Yuan's Sea of Consciousness. The entire system was in panic mode—what was the host actually up to!

Releasing his grip on the neck, Xuan Yuan stood tall by the bedside. He gazed down at Lin Yingjie's lifeless body curled up in the corner and merely queried in a chilly tone, "Is the first mission completed?"

"Huh?" 0617 could only manage a startled gasp, struggling to react in time.

Xuan Yuan stood silently, awaiting a response from System 0617. Finally regaining its composure, System 0617 voiced its irritation. "The first mission is about revenge. Why did you go ahead and kill Lin Yingjie, host?"

"Lin Yingjie is Lin Xuanzhu's foe. I eliminated Lin Yingjie for him. Isn't that considered revenge?" Xuan Yuan retorted calmly, an edge of indifference in his voice.

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