Systemless Villain

Chapter 176 The Protagonist's Gamble

Long Tian's eyes widened in surprise, eliciting an immediate surge of anger from the woman.

"Who are you?" she yelled.

"Calm down, I'm a friend of Zhenyi," Long Tian quickly responded.

Upon hearing this, the woman turned to look at the bed, where Liu Zhenyi lay seemingly naked and covered in a blanket.

Observing Long Tian, she appeared to understand the situation. Disappointment marked her expression as she shook her head.

"I didn't expect Zhenyi to bring a man home," she expressed, disappointment evident in her tone.

Then, her gaze shifted to Long Tian. "And you, get the hell out!" she commanded coldly.

"Come on, I can explain everything to you," Long Tian responded.

"No, I don't want to hear anything," the woman said coldly.

Long Tian could sense the gaze of anger and disappointment from the woman. He was also too lazy to convince her.

"Alright, alright, I'll leave," he conceded.

He then grabbed his shirt, put it on, and promptly exited the mansion, heading towards his car.

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A sleek, luxurious car glided through the streets, its exhaust note emanating a commanding presence. Behind the wheel was Long Tian.

A transformation was apparent in him, from his eye pupils thinning to a shade of blue, yet still dominated by a crimson color. His once undercut hairstyle seemed to have grown slightly.

While navigating through traffic, Long Tian's thoughts gravitated towards Lin Fan. If he didn't accompany Liu Zhenyi home, the debt collectors would encounter Lin Fan.

This conviction strengthened his belief: Lin Fan is a new protagonist!

His musings were grounded in reason, evident by the timely arrival of the debt collectors.

Naturally, Long Tian understood that Lin Fan wouldn't easily resolve the debt issue. It followed a typical story plot where he would confront minor adversaries before ascending to face the ultimate challenge. The concept of faceslapping was too commonplace in s.

"Well, I'm uncertain about the unique power he possesses. I hope he has a system so I can claim it," he remarked, a grin playing on his lips.

Being devoid of a system, he manages quite well independently. However, when confronted with a protagonist lacking system support, the challenge intensifies.

This is why he harbors a hope for encountering a protagonist equipped with a system.

With that, he pressed on the gas pedal, accelerating the car.

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After more than 10 minutes had elapsed, Long Tian pulled up to his lavish villa. The vigilant guard swiftly swung open the gate, allowing him to smoothly drive his car into the premises.

Stepping out of the vehicle, he made his way directly into the opulent villa. The absence of Li Yue'er was notable; she was currently out enjoying time with her friends.

The rush of water from the shower cascaded over his body, bringing a soothing sense of calm to both his physique and mind.

Amidst the downpour, his mind veered towards the insidious influence of Zeus. Certainly, he had no desire to go mad like Zeus, who indiscriminately pursued countless women driven solely by lust.

Transmigrating into this world, he had initially considered forming romantic connections, but certainly not with random individuals as the original Long Tian had done.

Initially, he thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to be with Shen Yulan, a powerful woman from the upper realm. Now, since Qin Chen's demise, her whereabouts remained unknown.

At times, he had entertained the notion of Yun Qingdi, the empress of the Han Empire.

In the original plot, Yun Qingdi was described as an exceptionally beautiful and captivating woman, her origins left unexplained, yet she possessed some kind of peculiar power.

But now; Yun Qingdi was the current emperor's wife. With his current strength, pursuing such a connection would undoubtedly be suicidal.

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After approximately 10 minutes, Long Tian, now clad in casual attire, lounged on the sofa in the well-appointed living room. Holding his smartphone, he initiated a call to someone identified as Guan Ji.

As the seconds ticked away, the call connected.

"Young master Long, why are you calling me?" queried a man's voice, unmistakably Guan Ji.

"Yes, there's something I want you to do. I need you to tail someone named Lin Fan," Long Tian instructed.

"Lin Fan? Is he someone important or what?" inquired Guan Ji.

"Well, he's just an ordinary person and recently became my classmate," replied Long Tian.

"Young master, if you have a problem with him, just send me, and I'll directly kill him," assured Guan Ji, exuding confidence.

"No, even though Lin Fan is an ordinary person, he's not easy to kill. There's something like... I don't know what to call it, but he's not easy to kill," Long Tian explained.

"Hehe, it seems like you underestimate me, young master. I'm nicknamed the silent ninja for a reason," retorted Guan Ji with confidence.

Long Tian fell into a brief silence, but upon reflection, he found the idea intriguing. Moreover, it served as a way to test whether Lin Fan was truly a new protagonist.

If Guan Ji manages to kill Lin Fan, it would shatter the notion of him being a true protagonist. After all, protagonists aren't meant to be killed so effortlessly. The typical protagonist aura would undoubtedly offer protection.

"Very well, it seems like a good idea. Kill him, and immediately inform me of your success or failure," he instructed.

"Understood, provide me with his photo or information," requested Guan Ji.

"I don't have his photo, but I'll furnish you with some information about him," Long Tian responded.

"Okay, young master, just text me. Right now, I'm in a noisy place, and it's not clear enough if I listen to it on the phone," informed Guan Ji.

With that, Long Tian concluded the call. Although lacking a photograph, he meticulously relayed information about Lin Fan to Guan Ji.

Guan Ji, skilled not only in the art of assassination but also in tracking and intelligence gathering, stood as one of his father's steadfast subordinates.

Closing his smartphone, Long Tian stowed it back into his spatial ring.

"Now, while awaiting the results, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to venture into the forest and conjure some undead warriors," Long Tian declared, a grin gracing his face.

With purpose, he rose from the sofa and made his way directly to his car. The resonating sound of the exhaust indicated his departure from the villa area.

His destination: Tianzhou Forest.

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The villa area and Tianzhou Forest were not too distantly separated, merely around 30 kilometers.

Long Tian now found himself in Fusu Village, the closest location suitable for parking his vehicle.

Paying a simple 100 Yuan for parking, he observed the hustle and bustle around him. Some patrons headed to local restaurants, enticed by Fusu Village's reputation for delectable dishes crafted from soul beast meat. Others arrived with the specific purpose of hunting soul beasts.

Without squandering any time, Long Tian proceeded straight into the forest. Noon had arrived, providing ample daylight before the impending night.

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Guided by his wings of darkness, Long Tian gracefully soared above the expansive Tianzhou Forest, venturing towards its most secluded depths.

After a few minutes of flight, he opted to land, discovering himself within an area boasting taller and broader trees. The forest here wasn't densely packed, allowing for sufficient space between each tree.

Drawing Darkblade from its sheath, the blade seemed to yield willingly to his grasp. Both wielders of the natural element of darkness, they formed a harmonious duo.

Unhesitant, he sprinted towards a predetermined location. Judging by his expression and movements, it was evident he possessed prior knowledge of his destination.

A gentle breeze caressed his attire as he sprinted. After more than 5 minutes, he stood before the entrance of a cave.

"It must be this place," Long Tian muttered, a smirk playing on his lips.

His entrance into the cave wasn't arbitrary. Inherited from Lei Guang's memories, he was aware that the cave housed an immensely formidable creature. Lei Guang himself had intentions of coming here, as revealed by those memories.

Without further ado, Long Tian ventured into the cavern.

Upon entering, darkness enveloped him. His expression tightened, not due to the darkness but because he detected the unmistakable scent of fresh blood.

"Is there someone else here besides me?" he frowned.

Raising his finger, a blue flame ignited at the tip—a blue flame technique bestowed upon him by Feng Yuhao.

With that, he delved deeper into the cave.

The scent of blood intensified as he progressed, and at a particular juncture, he suddenly heard piercing screams.

Long Tian hastened towards the origin of the cacophony. After a brief interval, he reached the central part of the cavern, revealing a spacious expanse below.

His gaze fixated on five individuals engaged in combat with a humanoid figure possessing pallid skin and fangs protruding from its mouth.

Certainly aligning with Lei Guang's memories, this place was the abode of a vampire!

Rather than helping, Long Tian chose to observe the unfolding conflict between the five individuals and the vampire.

Of course, his role as a spectator was more than passive. His scrutiny focused on the vampire's movements, strength, agility, and endurance.