Im Not Your Usual Villain - Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Killing with a Borrowed Knife

Translation by: Weebsread👹

“Greetings, esteemed Seniors!”

Despite his recent embarrassment before Feng Taicang, Lin Feng was not one to let pride stand in the way of opportunity. The moment he spotted these powerful cultivators, he seemed to forget his earlier awkwardness, hurrying forward with eager deference.

After all, befriending such figures could only benefit his cultivation path—and perhaps help him take swift revenge on Su He.

“So courteous and well-mannered. What a fine young man,” Sun Changqing said, nodding with warm approval.

At this, Feng Taicang could no longer remain silent.

“To tell the truth, the reason we’ve come ahead of schedule today is that we have a matter of great importance to discuss with you both.”

“Oh? And what might that be?” Liu Lian looked up at him, curiosity flickering in her eyes.

...

...

Lin Feng seized the moment, cutting in:

“Seniors, not only did we fail to obtain the Supreme Bone in the Tai Xuan Holy Land just now, but we were thoroughly humiliated by Su He—he even declared he’d fight us for the Nine-Turn Phoenix Egg!”

“Does he not understand the will of the Dao Tian Sect?” Sun Changqing paused, surprise flashing across his face.

By all rights, Su He had no reason to antagonize the Dao Tian Sect. Normally, when subordinate sects rendered assistance—even at some cost—the Dao Tian Sect would always offer proper compensation.

On the surface, at least, both sides would always find a way to save face.

But this time, things were shaping up to be far less straightforward.

Sensing Sun Changqing’s hesitation, Lin Feng wasted no time adding fuel to the fire:

“It’s not just that he doesn’t respect the Dao Tian Sect—when we told him Cangyun Mountain and Yunyao Cavern were involved in this operation, he said he didn’t care about any of you at all!”

“What!?”

The moment those words left his lips, both Sun Changqing and Liu Lian’s faces darkened.

Their sects might not quite match the Tai Xuan Holy Land, but to be dismissed so brazenly—how could they not be furious?

Especially with Feng Taicang of the Jade Void Immortal Sect present as well.

“So many experts, and yet he still doesn’t regard us? Is Su He truly that arrogant?”

“That’s right! Su He’s an insufferable, arrogant scoundrel—he even crushed the Dao Tian Sect Grand Elder’s spirit beast in front of everyone!” Lin Feng fanned the flames without a hint of shame.

All that mattered was venting his anger. If he could use these people’s hands to dispose of Su He, all the better.

When they heard that Su He had even antagonized the Dao Tian Sect, whatever hesitation Liu Lian and Sun Changqing had was swept away.

“Fine! If he dares show his face, we’ll kill him where he stands,” Liu Lian snapped, her voice icy.

Sun Changqing, beside her, was equally incensed.

If Su He looked down on them so much, they would make sure he paid for it—with blood.

Seeing the righteous indignation burning in their eyes, Lin Feng couldn’t help but let a satisfied smirk curl across his lips.

Inside, he was elated.

In three days’ time, Su He would be finished—no doubt about it!

He’d make Su He kneel, begging for mercy, and every humiliation he’d suffered today would be repaid in full.

“Sigh.”

Off to the side, Feng Taicang fell silent.

He had witnessed firsthand how Lin Feng and Xu Qing had treated Su He, and he knew full well that Lin Feng’s disgrace at the Tai Xuan Holy Land had been entirely his own doing. Su He had nothing to do with it.

Yet now, with just a few manipulative words, Lin Feng had twisted everything, pitting Su He against the other two major sects.

A person like this would surely become a calamity in the cultivation world one day.

Su He was right—after this mission was over, Feng Taicang resolved to keep his distance from Lin Feng. If he got entangled with someone like this, who knew when disaster might strike?

With that thought, Feng Taicang’s attitude toward Lin Feng grew noticeably colder.

But Lin Feng was lost in his own fantasies of revenge, utterly oblivious to Feng Taicang’s change.

With their plans decided, Sun Changqing turned to Liu Lian and asked, “Mistress Liu, did you bring all thirty-six formation flags for the Heaven-Trapping Grand Array?”

“Of course I did,” Liu Lian replied confidently. “If we want to hatch the Nine-Turn Phoenix Egg, we must be fully prepared. I’ve left nothing to chance.”

She nodded slowly, then raised her sleeve and swept her arm through the air.

In an instant, thirty-six formation flags materialized before her. With a flick of her finger, the flags shot out in all directions, embedding themselves throughout the forest and sealing off the entire area.

“Excellent! Let me lend you a hand as well,” said Sun Changqing.

With those words, he formed a complex hand seal and spat out a plume of inky-green miasma. The toxic fog quickly spread, saturating the area within the array’s boundaries.

Watching this, Feng Taicang finally let out a long, quiet breath.

With these two top-tier experts lending their strength, dealing with Su He shouldn’t prove too troublesome after all.

“I’ll hold the formation,” Feng Taicang announced, his voice steady. With a single leap, he landed at the array’s core.

The higher one’s cultivation, the greater the power they could draw from a formation. As the strongest among them, it was only fitting for him to take command.

The others nodded in immediate agreement, showing no objection.

Lin Feng stood below, watching as these peerless cultivators set their ambush. A look of satisfaction crept onto his face.

“Esteemed Seniors, may I trouble you for one more favor?”

“Oh? What is it?” Liu Lian and Sun Changqing asked, curiosity flashing in their eyes.

Lin Feng clenched his teeth and spoke:

"Su He is nothing but a sanctimonious hypocrite. I want to be the one to kill him myself. I hope you esteemed Seniors can grant me this opportunity," he said, his voice tight with suppressed anger.

"That's easily arranged," Liu Lian replied without hesitation.

As long as Su He set foot inside the array, restraining him would be effortless. Who actually delivered the killing blow would be trivial at that point. Besides, they knew the power backing Lin Feng and were happy to do him this favor.

Seeing their ready agreement, Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction.

"Then I thank you both. If you ever need anything from me in the future, just say the word."

Hearing Lin Feng so readily offer them a favor in return, Liu Lian and Sun Changqing were momentarily surprised, but then they understood—Lin Feng was simply a forthright and generous sort.

"Haha, of course! We'll hold you to that!"

In the distance, Feng Taicang watched their exchange, a complex expression flickering across his face.

He knew exactly what kind of person Lin Feng was. Right now, Lin Feng needed their help, so he smiled and played the part of an ally. But once they were no longer useful, he’d discard them just like Xu Qing—without a second thought or shred of courtesy.

After so many years in the cultivation world, it was almost laughable that Liu Lian and Sun Changqing could still be so naïve.

Feng Taicang shook his head slightly, saying nothing more. He simply put some distance between himself and the others, then settled at the heart of the formation, beginning to attune himself to its workings.

Meanwhile, after Lin Feng had left, peace returned to the Tai Xuan Holy Land.

Su He summoned Fang Yixin to his side and spoke to her about their upcoming journey to the Northern Ten-Thousand Mountains.

“Once you’ve finished fusing with the Supreme Bone over the next two days, you’ll come with me to the Northern Ten-Thousand Mountains,” Su He instructed.

Fang Yixin hesitated, worry flickering in her eyes. “Master, what if I can’t awaken the ancient power within the Supreme Bone? What if I fail to hatch the egg...”

She bit her lip, then continued softly, “Maybe you should take the Supreme Bone instead.”