Villains: Starting with the Landlady

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These two terrible endings almost made Lingyun smash his computer, and he even cursed the game company as inhuman.

Now that he has the ability to change everything, just like Ling'er and Yue Ru, Ling Yun will help the two girls here live well.

But he didn't forget that he was the main villain. The male protagonist had already been crippled by him. Once he conquered the two female protagonists, he would have completed half of his mission. All that was left was to face Lucifer head-on.

Before sunset, the group arrived at the Tuoba clan's settlement there.

Speaking of the Tuoba clan, they were originally called the Xianbei clan. Ling Yun's identity in the martial arts world is Murong Fu of the Xianbei clan, and he eventually restored his country. In the fantasy world, he went to Suzhou... He always felt that fate would sometimes go around in circles and come back to him like a boomerang.

They were greeted by the enthusiastic people of the Tuoba tribe, and Zhang Lie led them to the main tent.

Zhang Lie, now the leader of the Tuoba clan, naturally treated Ling Yun with the highest level of hospitality. Yu'er, her legs had recovered, sat silently in a corner, fuming.

"Sister Yu'er!"

Xiaoxue has a natural affinity for Tuoba Yuer, while Gu Bingbing and Xiaoxue are locked in a stalemate, neither willing to concede to the other.

"Humph."

Yu'er muttered something, and the stunningly beautiful woman next to her, who looked remarkably like her, nudged her: "Yu'er, since they saved you and are your brother-in-law's honored guests, why are you behaving this way?"

Yu'er remained silent, which made her older sister Yue'er sigh helplessly. Then, she looked at Ling Yun apologetically and said, "I'm sorry you had to see this, Young Master Ling."

"It's alright, after all, everyone knows what Yang Guang did before." Ling Yun took the wine and drank it all in one gulp. "In addition, I have a special identity and have also done many wrong things, so it is understandable that Yu'er dislikes me."

Tuoba Yu'er glanced at Ling Yun. Originally, she thought it wouldn't hurt to talk to Ling Yun, but now that she knew his true identity, she was even more annoyed.

Ling Yun wasn't angry. Anyway, this girl was stubborn, but she would get better with a combination of carrot and stick; it was just a matter of time.

That night, Zhang Lie got drunk and was carried to a tent by his subordinates to rest. Tuoba Yu'er was finally persuaded by Xiao Xue to say a few words to her, but she still ignored Gu Bingbing.

After everyone had fallen asleep, Ling Yun quietly made his way to Yue'er's residence...

Tonight, the crescent moon hangs high in the sky.

The next morning, Zhang Lie found Ling Yun and told him that Yu'er was missing.

"Sigh, it's all my fault for not telling Yu'er that the True Cauldron was on you!"

Before Ling Yun even transmigrated, the original "Yuwen Tuo" had already forged a fake cauldron to replace the real Shennong Cauldron. When Emperor Yang of Sui traveled to Yangzhou, he also loaded the fake Shennong Cauldron onto his dragon boat. Upon learning that the emperor and the cauldron were on the boat, and given that Yangzhou wasn't far away, Yu'er secretly went there, intending to assassinate the emperor and steal the divine cauldron.

"Don't worry about staying here, I'll go find Yu'er."

Ling Yun comforted Zhang Lie. Although Zhang Lie had been brainwashed, he still retained all his original thoughts and was still capable of experiencing emotions and desires... Of course, his feelings for his wife had definitely changed.

"Ling Yun, wait a minute!"

Just as Lingyun and the two women were about to leave, Yue'er came out of the tent.

She glanced at Ling Yun, her face filled with tender affection, and took out a jade pendant.

“This is something Yu’er wore when she was little. Because your identity is rather sensitive, I’m afraid Yu’er won’t trust you. If you take this out, she should be able to listen to you.”

Ling Yun took the jade pendant, squeezed her small hand, and said with a smile, "Wait for me to come back."

Chapter 369 On the Dragon Boat

The group left the Tuoba tribe and quickly arrived at Yangzhou City, which was not far away.

Now, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty's dragon boat team has arrived here and is spending lavishly, forcibly taking women from the common people to board the boat and serve him as maids.

The people dared not speak out against their anger and could only secretly hide their daughters at home, hoping they would not be taken away by the soldiers.

When Ling Yun and his two companions arrived, they immediately saw the magnificent dragon boat team. The amount of wood consumed by so many boats would be enough for an ordinary family to use up in a lifetime if it were chopped down and used as firewood!

"Brother Ling, the emperor is so extravagant..."

Looking at the man-made Grand Canal, Xiaoxue felt a deep, hidden sigh of jealousy and extravagance towards Yang Guang, as well as his waste of resources and manpower.

"There are advantages and disadvantages. Right now, the people are certainly suffering terribly, but this Grand Canal can strengthen water transportation between the north and south and enhance the military strength of North China... It can be said that the fault is in the present, but the benefit will last for generations."

"What a magnificent statement, one whose merit will last for generations!"

After Ling Yun finished speaking, a little boy who was only a dozen years old spoke up.

Ling Yun looked at the little boy and saw that he was handsome and had an air of nobility despite his young age.

This kind of "noble air" is something that comes naturally to dragons and elephants; Lingyun has only seen it in some previous emperors.

"I am Li Shimin, and I have met you before."

Upon hearing Li Shimin's name, Ling Yun raised an eyebrow slightly, smiled, walked up to him, and patted him on the shoulder: "Young friend, although you are young, your future is promising, very promising indeed!"

"Haha, may I ask your honorable surname, sir?"

"My surname is Ling, and my given name is Yun."

Li Shimin's expression immediately changed, and even his small body trembled slightly.

Ling Yun pretended to be unaware and continued to ask, "Young friend Li, you seemed to agree with what I just said. Tell me your understanding."

Li Shimin originally intended to mock Yang Guang, but he didn't expect the person in front of him to be Grand Tutor Ling Yun. He dared not speak recklessly and regretted revealing his real name. He could only stammer, "I... I am not skilled enough. I just thought what Brother Ling said was very interesting."

"Don't be afraid. As long as you have no ill intentions, why would I worry that I'll eat you up?"

Ling Yun met his gaze, and Li Shimin felt a wave of dizziness. Ling Yun had subtly altered many of his memories, and he finally bowed and withdrew.

“Lingyun, this little boy…”

"Yes, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he should be the future emperor."

Ling Yun stared at Li Shimin's retreating figure with amusement. It was a real pity that this kid wasn't the protagonist. But thinking about it, it made sense. In the world of immortals and heroes, what was a mere ordinary emperor? Even those high and mighty immortals couldn't compete for the position of "protagonist."

He simply gave Li Shimin a different kind of seal, so that he would stop at nothing to fight for the throne in the future.

In the world of The Scar of the Sky, the original Li Shimin was very simple and ambitious, and loved his career, his father and brothers. However, due to the effect of the Lost Array, he forgot his true self, and in the end, he killed his brother and forced his father to abdicate, seizing the throne.

Lingyun simply restored history to its proper state, without haphazardly filling in the gaps.

This little incident quickly passed, and the three of them mingled into the dragon boat and found the large ship where Emperor Yang of Sui was staying.

Several people stood on the main beam, looking down at Yang Guang, who was enjoying the palace maids' dance, drinking fine wine, and laughing heartily. Meanwhile, the ministers beside him were extremely obsequious, constantly praising the emperor's prowess.

"I find the willow trees here to be quite beautiful..."

Looking at the weeping willows along the riverbank, Yang Guang lay back in his chair and pointed with his finger: "I will bestow my surname upon the willows, and from now on, these willows shall be called 'Yangliu' (杨柳)."

"Your Majesty's reputation is illustrious!"

These ministers had no other skills, but they were first and foremost adept at changing their tune with the wind. They immediately showered Yang Guang with praise, making him feel quite flattered.

Just then, a maid came over with a tray, but was stopped by a guard.

Tuoba Yu'er, disguised as a palace maid, kept her head down, afraid that Yang Guang would see through her disguise.

What are you doing here?

"Replying to the General, I came here specifically to bring tea for His Majesty."

"Tea?"

Emperor Yang Guang, seated on the throne, glanced at Tuoba Yu'er and was immediately stunned. He slowly sat up straight and said to Yu'er, "Come, raise your head and let me see you!"

Xiao Xue, perched on the main beam, narrowed her eyes. She recognized Yu'er and, seeing that she might be in danger, was prepared to step in to save her.

Gu Bingbing clenched her fists silently. Although she and Yu'er didn't get along, she couldn't just stand by and watch her die.

Tuoba Yu'er took a deep breath and slowly raised her head.

"damned!"

Yang Guang slammed his hand on the table, startling the ministers so much that they trembled. Even the soldiers who had stopped Yu'er instinctively drew their swords.

"Which blind fool arranged for you to be a maid!" Yang Guang's eyes flashed with a shrewd light. "So beautiful, you naturally deserve to enter my harem!"

Yu'er breathed a sigh of relief, but glanced strangely at the beam, because just after Yang Guang said those words, she keenly sensed a faint killing intent coming from it.

The ministers were relieved and then began to fawn over him.

Yu'er was able to get close to Yang Guang, and just as she was about to bring the tray to his side, she suddenly sprang up and splashed the tea from the tray in her hand onto his face.

Yang Guang's large face was scalded by hot water. He screamed and slapped his cheeks with his hands, while Yu'er drew her sword and easily killed the guard beside him.

The ministers and palace maids ran outside shouting that there was an assassin, leaving only Yu'er and Yang Guang, who was about to wet his pants, inside the room.

"You dog emperor, today I'll take your life!"

"No... Heroine, please spare my life!"

Yu'er held the knife with the back facing down, slowly pulling it out from between her arms. She wiped the blood off the knife with her clothes, a confident smile on her face.

"Look at yourself, you fat pig! How dare you even think about me!"

After saying this, she slashed at Yang Guang with her sword, severing the root of his troubles.

"Mom!"

Yang Guang wept bitterly, clutching his thigh and wailing incessantly, rolling wildly on the ground.

Yu'er felt greatly relieved. She continued forward, preparing to slowly torture this damned emperor to death, when Yang Guang noticed that the token at his waist was flashing.

This means Ling Yun is nearby!

Yang Guang cried out, "Lingyun, come out here quickly! Protect me! Protect me!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, Yu'er swung her knife at his neck. A golden light flashed, and Yu'er was forced back several meters. She looked at the man who had suddenly appeared in front of her with extreme anger.

"Ling Yun! You Sui people are all a den of snakes and rats!"

She didn't know why she was so angry, and even felt heartbroken and disappointed.

Ling Yun did not answer her question. Instead, he grabbed Yang Guang in front of her and put him into the Demon Refining Pot.

"go!"

The man floated to her side, and before the girl could react, Ling Yun also took her in.

Chapter 370 Yang Guang's "Minor Surgery"

When the soldiers rushed in to protect the emperor, they found only the bodies of the guards on the ground and bloodstains on the throne. Yang Guang and the assassins were long gone.

Inside the Demon Refining Pot, the Taotie had been completely absorbed, and with Xiao Na's help, the Demon Refining Pot merged with the spatial ring, becoming one with Ling Yun.

This is equivalent to Ling Yun carrying an infinitely spacious inner world within himself, and being able to refine demons and monsters, turning them into energy to enhance himself.

However, the power he needs for his advancement is too immense; the demons scattered throughout the mortal realm are probably not enough.

The courtyard is filled with green plants and flowers, and has many trees, making it a beautiful space that resembles a paradise.

At this moment, Yang Guang was surrounded by three beautiful young women. The white-haired girl was pulling on the arm of a girl with exotic features, signaling her to calm down.

"Xiaoxue, are you going to help this scoundrel emperor too?"

Tuoba Yu'er glared angrily at Xiaoxue. The white-haired girl shook her head and said softly, "Sister Yu'er, he was brought in by Brother Ling, so he must be useful. Why don't you wait for Brother Ling to come in before we talk about it?"

"If it weren't for Ling Yun, I would have already chopped this damned emperor down with one blow!"

Yu'er swung her knife, ready to strike again, but Yang Guang wept bitterly, looking desperately at Gu Bingbing who stood silently to the side, and pleaded, "Miss Bingbing, you are Lingyun's personal maid, please, save me!"

Gu Bingbing looked at Yang Guang with disdain. She had just taken out a magic pill and flicked it into his mouth to stop his injury. Otherwise, with such a serious wound, Yang Guang might have died from blood loss long ago.

A golden light flashed, and Ling Yun's figure appeared inside the Demon Refining Pot space.

Seeing Ling Yun approaching with a smile, Tuoba Yu'er glared at him resentfully, then turned away and refused to look at him.

Ling Yun walked to her side, put his arm around her waist, and chuckled, "What's wrong? Who has angered our Miss Yu'er this time? Tell me, and I'll kill him!"

Yu'er felt the warmth around her waist, her face flushed red, and she pushed him away: "You...you shameless bastard! You filthy scum!"

"Fine, curse me all you want. I hope you'll stay this stubborn in the future."

Ling Yun pretended not to hear. Anyway, Tuoba Yu'er was already his. Women, if they don't listen, then he'll beat them until they listen!

When Yang Guang saw Ling Yun arrive, he felt as if he had found a pillar of support. He stood up immediately, his legs no longer ached, his back was no longer sore, and his energy and spirit returned!

"You audacious Lingyun, as Grand Tutor, you failed to save me when I was in the most danger, leaving me crippled and without descendants. What is your punishment?!"

"Did I give you face?"

Ling Yun slapped him, sending him flying. Yang Guang's fat body bounced a few times on the ground like a ball, rolled a few times, and crashed headfirst into the trunk of a big tree, losing consciousness.

Ling Yun clapped his hands, looked at the bewildered Tuoba Yu'er, and handed her a large sword that exuded demonic energy.

"This is……"