Transmigrated into a Villain, the Female Leads' Personalities Have All Changed - Part 5

Most importantly, in his past life, Ye Xuan had only approached her to obtain resources.

She still had to pretend to be deeply in love with Ye Xuan, helping him scheme against Xu Chen in every way—it was truly disgusting.

Xu Chen secretly thought their acting skills were pretty good. Full marks.

Ye Xuan, on the other hand, was completely dumbfounded. He was this talented—shouldn't she be shocked, shouldn't she gasp, shouldn't her eyes show admiration?

All he got was a "not bad," and that was it. Was Jixia Academy really full of geniuses?

For a moment, he doubted his own existence.

His master, Spirit Venerable, transmitted a message: "Don't doubt yourself. Perhaps Li Ruoling has simply seen too many geniuses, so she's like this."

Ye Xuan gritted his teeth. If that was the case, he would have to work even harder to make Li Ruoling look at him with new eyes.

In tomorrow's exam, he would take first place.

Unexpectedly, Elder Mingyou, who was beside Li Ruoling, exclaimed joyfully, "What? At your young age, you can already refine a third-grade Human Spirit Pill?"

Ye Xuan paused, then realized his opportunity had come: "Yes. If the Elder doesn't believe me, you may test me."

Elder Mingyou laughed heartily: "Hahaha, excellent! If this is true, you can enter Jixia Academy directly. Junior Brother Tianhuo will surely take a liking to you."

Hearing this, Ye Xuan regained his confidence, thinking that this Elder at least knew quality when he saw it.

But after a moment's thought, he still said, "Elder, although I can enter the Academy without the assessment, I still wish to pass through the combat exam myself.

After all, I hope to enter the Academy not only through alchemy but also through my own combat strength.

I, Ye Xuan, cultivate both alchemy and martial arts!"

His words carried a hint of pride and confidence.

A flicker of appreciation passed through Elder Mingyou's eyes: "Good. Regardless of success or failure in tomorrow's exam, you will enter Jixia Academy."

Ye Xuan cupped his hands: "Thank you, Elder."

With that, Ye Xuan glanced at Xu Chen, as if to say, See that? Can you do that?

Xu Chen shrugged. Tsk, nice. He hadn't expected the plot to return to its original course.

The system said he just had to complete the main storyline, so he'd go along with it.

Tomorrow, he'd just play the villain properly, lose, and then enter Jixia Academy. Easy and satisfying.

With that thought, Xu Chen followed his father, Xu Ming, straight back to the Xu residence.

What he hadn't expected, however, was that Li Ruoling would follow him home as well.

At some point, when Xu Chen returned to his courtyard, Li Ruoling appeared behind him.

Her voice reached his ears: "Xu Chen, do you have confidence in defeating Ye Xuan tomorrow?"

Xu Chen's head ached. Big sister, you're the Female Lead. Why are you following me, a villain, around?

Back when I was a Simp in my past life, I didn't even dare to tail you like this, alright?

She was probably here to gather intel for Ye Xuan's sake.

He turned around with a pained expression: "Saintess, isn't it inappropriate for you to tail me like this?"

Li Ruoling's face flushed slightly, and she stomped her foot: "Oh, just tell me—can you do it or not?"

Xu Chen: "..."

Could a man say he couldn't do it?

He immediately switched to his villain tone: "That insignificant Ye Xuan? He's only good at alchemy. What's there to fear?"

Li Ruoling smiled slyly: "Not necessarily."

As far as she knew, Ye Xuan was cunning and treacherous, playing the fool while hiding his true cultivation level and trump cards.

In the end, he had defeated Xu Chen and entered Jixia Academy with the top score.

But Xu Chen was arrogant and completely open about his strength, so naturally, he lost.

Xu Chen was speechless. Of course I know I can't win.

But I wasn't planning to win either!

Big sister, I beg you, just leave already. Don't disturb me while I'm going through the plot. You're making me nervous.

Still, he snorted coldly on the surface: "If the Saintess thinks so highly of Ye Xuan, then please leave. We're not close anyway."

Li Ruoling pouted, looking wronged: "Here, I prepared a pill for you—a Mystic Spirit Pill. After taking it, you'll definitely advance two levels.

I wanted to surprise you, but instead, you're being mean to me and trying to chase me away.

You don't appreciate kindness. I hate you. I hate you so much."

With that, she shoved the fourth-grade Mystic Spirit Pill into Xu Chen's hands, then pouted and looked away.

Xu Chen stood there, utterly bewildered.

What the hell? You're going to stay close to me and even give me a Mystic Spirit Pill?

Does that mean Ye Xuan has one too? Or even a better one?

He looked carefully and found that the Mystic Spirit Pill was genuine, its spiritual energy rich, with no issues whatsoever.

He thought it over—if he took both the Human Spirit Pill and the Mystic Spirit Pill at the same time, he would definitely jump two levels, maybe even three.

Of course, if Ye Xuan also took his, then he probably still wouldn't be able to win.

"Alright, I'll take it. You can leave now."

Xu Chen had initially wanted to throw away the Mystic Spirit Pill, but he noticed the system didn't give any warning.

Since that was the case, if the Female Lead wanted to gift him a Mystic Spirit Pill, there was no reason for him, the villain, to refuse.

But you, Li Ruoling, couldn't possibly move him, Xu Chen—after all, you'd stabbed him in the back who knows how many times.

Li Ruoling: "..."

What was going on? In this life, Xu Chen didn't seem to like her at all!

She started to panic.

Li Ruoling said, aggrieved: "Am I really that repulsive to you?"

Hearing this, Xu Chen instinctively wanted to say yes.

Ninety-nine cycles of reincarnation, betrayed every single time—no one could withstand that.

In this life, Li Ruoling had inexplicably changed, but the memories and impressions... emmmm, hard to shake!

Unless Li Ruoling could match his former groveling persistence, then maybe he'd be moved.

He spoke up: "It's fine, I'm just used to being alone."

Li Ruoling's heart ached at his words. In his past life, he was alone; in this one, still alone. He had it so hard, and she had been so cruel before.

But it didn't matter—in this life, Ruoling wouldn't harm you. Ruoling would help you, Brother Chen. She gritted her teeth and said: "Chen, you must take the Human Spirit Pill and the Mystic Spirit Pill, or you'll get hurt."

She really didn't want to see Xu Chen injured anymore, because hurting him pained her heart.

She wouldn't allow even a scratch on Xu Chen, not a single one.

Xu Chen pretended to agree: "Alright, Saintess."

But inwardly, he scoffed. As the villain, he still had to lose when he was supposed to.

What if he won and the plot restarted? Then he'd have nowhere to cry.

He'd played the role for ninety-nine lifetimes; in this one, he couldn't afford a single mistake.

Li Ruoling thought for a moment, then handed Xu Chen a Silver Ring. Its surface rippled with faint spiritual light, exuding an air of extraordinary quality.

"This is a High-Grade Ring, with dozens of times the capacity of the best rings in Qingyang City."

"Take it, don't refuse. You'll definitely find it useful later."

Li Ruoling smiled.

Xu Chen clicked his tongue. That was ruthless.

If a fourth-grade Mystic Spirit Pill was worth twenty thousand taels of silver, then this High-Grade Ring was at least a hundred thousand.

This thing wasn't just rare in Qingyang City—it was uncommon even at the Jixia Academy.

This Female Lead really was going all out to make him fall for her.

But since it was delivered right to his door, there was no reason not to accept it.

So he put on a delighted expression: "The Saintess is as beautiful as the moon and flowers, and so generous. Xu Chen is deeply grateful."

Li Ruoling felt a secret joy, her cheeks flushing slightly: "I, I only gave it to you alone."

Xu Chen thought to himself that not even a dog would believe that, but he cupped his hands and said: "Then I thank the Saintess."

Li Ruoling smiled: "Then I'll be going. Rest well, you'll definitely win tomorrow's match. Good luck."

With that, Li Ruoling leaped up and vanished from the spot.