Chapter 2: Snatching the Protagonist’s Girlfriend

Canglan Immortal Domain, Southern Region, Yiyun Empire.

It was a remote land, shrouded in black clouds all year round, with mountain winds howling, giving one a feeling that was both oppressive and full of wildness.

This place was the safe haven for numerous bandits and Jianghu figures—Black Wind Ridge.

With the cry of an infant, Lin Fan became the son of the most prominent Great Chieftain of the Black Wind Stronghold in this perilous land.

"Congratulations, Great Chieftain! It's a big, chubby boy, and he's very robust!"

The head steward of Black Wind Ridge, Li Quanfu, ran up to Great Chieftain Lin Zhentian, panting with a face full of joy, his voice filled with unconcealable excitement and happiness.

He bowed in salute, his eyes sparkling with awe and blessings for the new life.

Upon hearing this, Great Chieftain Lin Zhentian laughed heartily. He strode toward the delivery room.

Surrounded by the crowd, he pushed open the door to the delivery room.

The room was warm and peaceful; his wife, Liu Rushuang, was lying weakly on the bed, but her eyes were shimmering with the radiance of maternal love.

Beside her was Lin Fan, who had just arrived in this world. His little face was rosy, and he was vigorously waving his tiny hands, as if full of curiosity and anticipation for this world.

Great Chieftain Lin Zhentian walked to the bedside and gently held Liu Rushuang's hand.

Liu Rushuang said softly, "I'm fine. Look at our big, chubby boy. Why don't you give him a name?" As she spoke, she gently handed Lin Fan into Great Chieftain Lin Zhentian's arms.

Great Chieftain Lin Zhentian sighed deeply. "My child, from now on, you shall be called Lin Fan. I hope your life will be ordinary and happy, not like your father's, spent hiding and living in fear."

…

In the first year of Lin Fan's birth, carrying his memories, he began to perceive the rules of heaven and earth, and incidentally, sensed the Void Realm to prepare for his Cultivation.

In the second year of Lin Fan's birth, the perception of the rules of heaven and earth was completed. This world was originally a cultivation civilization, but Lin Fan was confident that with his own unorthodox operations, a technological civilization could also exist.

In the third year of Lin Fan's birth, the sensing of the Void Realm was completed. He grasped a trace of Void Power and began to Cultivate the Void Heaven-Swallowing Art.

In the Canglan Immortal Domain, Cultivation Technique ranks are divided into Yellow Rank, Earth Rank, Profound Rank, and Heaven Rank.

Below Heaven Rank, all begin with Qi Refining; above Heaven Rank, there are additional Cultivation Techniques and corresponding methods.

The Void Heaven-Swallowing Art is precisely the highest-ranked Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique.

It was a top-tier villain Cultivation Technique from Lin Fan's memories of a hundred lifetimes.

The additional Cultivation method of the Void Heaven-Swallowing Art is Body Cultivator.

First, one needs to comprehend the Void Realm, then use Void Power for Body Refining, and only then proceed to Qi Refining.

This is a slow process, but the benefits brought about by this process are enormous.

Because this process not only allowed Lin Fan's body to adapt to Void Power, but also widened his meridians and strengthened his Qi Sea Dantian.

This made his future Cultivation speed faster than ordinary people, and the combat power he could erupt with was also far beyond his peers.

In the fourth year of his birth, Lin Fan spoke for the first time. His words were not only clear and fluent, but also revealed logical thinking beyond his age.

Great Chieftain Lin Zhentian arranged the best tutor for Lin Fan, but Lin Fan said, "I already know all of this. Teacher, can I not study?"

In the fifth year of his birth, the tutor ran away, citing the reason: "Great Chieftain, this child of yours could be my teacher already; this old man cannot teach him."

In the sixth year of his birth, Great Chieftain Lin Zhentian found two personal maids for Lin Fan, Cuier and Meixiang.

Cuier was the same age as Lin Fan and became Lin Fan's closest playmate.

Meixiang was a bit older than Lin Fan and was responsible for Lin Fan's daily life.

In the seventh year of his birth, Lin Fan began tinkering with his various small inventions, occasionally turning Black Wind Ridge upside down.

In the seventh year of his birth, he tinkered with inventions and Cultivated the Void Heaven-Swallowing Art.

In the eighth year of his birth, he tinkered with inventions and Cultivated the Void Heaven-Swallowing Art.

…

In the seventeenth year of his birth, he tinkered with inventions and Cultivated the Void Heaven-Swallowing Art.

In the eighteenth year of his birth, a System notification sound rang in Lin Fan's ears.

"Ding! Young Master, you have come of age. It is time to fulfill your mission as a villain. From today on, for every day that passes, one point of Villain Merit will be consumed.

When the Merit is exhausted, Young Master will be sanctioned by the System and will immediately die from bleeding from the seven orifices.

The current initial Merit is 10 points, estimated to last 10 days. Please complete the villain missions within 10 days to earn Merit points."

Lin Fan gave an evil, charming smile and muttered to himself, "Has it finally come? My Fairies of the Xuanyin Qin Sect!"

"System, bring up the mission list, with the highest Merit values at the top."

"Understood, Young Master. The following is the list with the highest Merit. Please take a look, Young Master."

Mission 1: [Sentiment Plunder]

Mission Description: The Child of Destiny, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, is traveling through Black Wind Ridge with his girlfriend, Meng Li, intending to send Meng Li to the Xuanyin Qin Sect to Cultivate. Meng Li is a peerless beauty; it would be a waste not to snatch such a beautiful woman.

Mission Reward: 100 Merit

Mission 2: [Dispute over the Storage Pouch]

Mission Description: The Child of Destiny, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, is traveling through Black Wind Ridge with his girlfriend, Meng Li, intending to send Meng Li to the Xuanyin Qin Sect to Cultivate. Beat up Left Sword Envoy Yun Che and humiliate him. Then, forcibly take away Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's Storage Pouch.

Mission Reward: 50 Merit

Mission 3: [Village Plunder]

Mission Description: Beneath Black Wind Ridge, Youlan Village is quiet and peaceful. Break into it and make the villagers hand over food, or forcibly abduct two young girls as playthings.

Mission Reward: 30 Merit

Lin Fan looked like a wilted vegetable and questioned, "System, what about the Fairies of the Xuanyin Qin Sect you promised?"

"Ding! The Xuanyin Qin Sect is the heaven that all men in this world dream of. If you complete this mission well, perhaps next time, missions related to the Xuanyin Qin Sect will be refreshed!"

"Fine!" Lin Fan was a bit displeased. But this act of snatching the Child of Destiny's girlfriend also looked quite exciting.

Lin Fan grinned and laughed out loud! "I, Lin Fan, as a conscientious villain, how could I do something like bullying the weak? Child of Destiny, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, I can only use you as my first target. Your Storage Pouch and your girlfriend, I'll take them both. Hahaha!"

Black Wind Ridge, where ancient trees towered and the wind howled, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che and Meng Li walked side by side.

Meng Li's features were delicate and soft; her eyebrows were like distant mountains containing dark green, and her eyes were like sparkling autumn water.

Her nose was straight and petite, her lips were pink and tender, and when they curled slightly upward, they always carried an imperceptible, gentle smile.

Her figure was extremely graceful, light yet not lacking a sense of strength. As she walked, it was like the spring breeze brushing against willow branches, and every step emitted a faint, lingering fragrance.

A light cyan long dress swayed with the wind; the hem was embroidered with delicate cloud patterns and flower petals, appearing both elegant and noble.

A silver belt was tied around her waist, outlining her graceful curves and adding a touch of allure.

"Brother Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, this Black Wind Ridge truly lives up to its reputation; the sound of the wind carries a hint of chill." Meng Li's voice was warm and moving, like a ray of warm sun in spring, gently brushing across Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's heart.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che heard this, smiled slightly, and replied, "Meng Li, with me here, you don't need to worry. Although this Black Wind Ridge is perilous, it cannot stop us."

"Mm, I trust you, Brother Left Sword Envoy Yun Che." Meng Li nodded gently, her eyes sparkling with trust and reliance.

She continued, "It's just that when I think about leaving you soon to go to the Xuanyin Qin Sect to Cultivate, I feel a bit reluctant in my heart."

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che heard this, and a warm current surged in his heart. He gently held Meng Li's hand: "Meng Li, this temporary separation is for a better reunion. You must Cultivate well at the Xuanyin Qin Sect; when I become stronger, I will come to fetch you back."

Meng Li felt the warmth of Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's palm, and her heart felt warm. She leaned gently against Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's shoulder: "Brother Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, I will. You must also take care of yourself; I will wait for you."

Suddenly, Lin Fan, leading a group of fierce bandits from Black Wind Ridge, descended like ghosts and quickly surrounded Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, Meng Li, and the others.

Lin Fan stepped forward and shouted, "In broad daylight, how dare you ignore the rules of the Jianghu and act lovey-dovey on my Black Wind Ridge!!"

"According to the laws of Black Wind Ridge, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che will be fined. Hand over your Storage Pouch immediately!"

"As for Miss Meng Li, considering this is your first offense, come with me to Black Wind Ridge to face the wall and reflect, and properly contemplate your rash actions of today."

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che stepped forward and said sternly, "This brother, I fear you have a misunderstanding. Meng Li and I are in love and mutually affectionate; where does this talk of molestation come from?"

Lin Fan secretly laughed, 'I've done all this and you still haven't made a move? You really are a good person. Since that's the case, I'll play along with you.'