[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-really-am-a-villain":3,"chapter-i-really-am-a-villain-i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-755":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Really Am A Villain",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1433530,1885,"Chapter 755 - Dragon-Tiger God","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-755",755,"\u003Cp>This was a vast transit station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From here, one could use the teleportation formation to reach almost any city across the Eastern Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After disembarking from the ship, the passengers all scattered, each keeping their distance from Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo intended to teleport to a city under the jurisdiction of the True Martial Sacred Ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first headed to a nearby tavern to get something to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the window, the tavern owner brought out a pot of wine and several plates of meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xu Zimo ate, a group of people suddenly burst into the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hand it over,” said one man, slamming his long knife onto Xu Zimo’s table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hand over what?” Xu Zimo looked up at the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were about a dozen of them, all wearing black robes, their faces fierce and menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re from the Slaughter Gang. Everyone better clear out,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone in the tavern warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the Slaughter Gang?” others asked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re the biggest gang in this transit hub. I heard their backing is strong, and they’re extremely overbearing. Many people have suffered under them,” someone explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop pretending,” the leader of the gang snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Xu Zimo, he said, “Do I need to spell out the Immortal Island’s treasure?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You people really aren’t afraid to die,” Xu Zimo shook his head slightly. “There was no treasure. I was just lucky to escape with my life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t need to guess, it was obvious that someone on the ship had spread the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was the only one who came out of Driftwave Immortal Island alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t believe you unless I search your storage ring,” the leader said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve ruined my appetite,” Xu Zimo muttered, shaking his head. He shouted toward the hiding tavern owner, “Hey boss, come collect the corpses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, the others hadn’t even reacted yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gang members only felt a chill on their necks, before they could speak, their heads were already falling to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stood frozen, then collapsed with their severed heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a mood killer,” Xu Zimo glanced at the food and wine on the table, then stood and walked out of the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after he left did the hiding patrons cautiously emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the bodies of the Slaughter Gang all over the floor, they were left with a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo went straight to the teleportation point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scanning his options, he ultimately chose to teleport to Dragon-Tiger City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This city was located within the territory of the True Martial Sacred Ground, one of many cities it governed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not many people were headed there, so after waiting in line for about half an hour, Xu Zimo stepped into the teleportation formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the long spatial passage, Xu Zimo focused on cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Heaven’s Will was beginning to form, the pressure on everyone was growing heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His internal force vortices had already condensed to a thousand, near their limit. To go further, he’d need a full breakthrough of his physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was attempting to enter the second stage by condensing force vortices within his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This required great caution, as the soul was fragile and recovered much slower than the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, time flies during cultivation. After a long while, Xu Zimo slowly opened his eyes from meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space in front of him tore open, and he stepped onto the land of Dragon-Tiger City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon-Tiger City wasn’t particularly large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located in the eastern region of the True Martial Sacred Ground’s domain, it was a mid-sized city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bustling, but not deserted either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon and tiger were symbols of this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xu Zimo arrived, it was just morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was dimly lit. Vendors pushed carts through the streets, and the city seemed to be awakening from a long night’s sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the city’s center stood a massive Dragon-Tiger statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statue had the head of a dragon and the body of a tiger, standing proudly in the middle of the large city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was surrounded by guardrails, and no one was allowed near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the cool morning deepened, the citizens of Dragon-Tiger City began gathering around the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry up! It’s the day of worship, if we’re late, we won’t get a good spot,” someone urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the rush? It’s all the same prayer. You think the Dragon-Tiger God plays favorites?” someone else grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve been praying for years and never seen any divine signs. You people are just superstitious,” a young man in the crowd scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no such thing as the Dragon-Tiger God. That time would be better spent cultivating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch your mouth! You think you can speak about the gods however you like?” an old man shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man shrank back, no longer daring to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo watched from the side, amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward and smiled as he asked, “Elder, I just arrived in Dragon-Tiger City today. What are you all doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young man, you’re in luck,” the old man sized up Xu Zimo and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today’s the day we worship the Dragon-Tiger God. Join the ceremony and you’ll be blessed with good health and a smooth future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is the Dragon-Tiger God?” Xu Zimo asked as he walked alongside the old man’s group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a very old legend,” the elder recalled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long ago, monsters ravaged the land outside the city. Dragon-Tiger City was remote, and residents of the northern district faced death every time they went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then the Dragon-Tiger God arrived, drove the monsters away, and protected the city, granting us peace ever since.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s said that whenever the city faces mortal danger, the Dragon-Tiger God will appear to protect us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo smiled at the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed more and more people gathering at the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd had filled nearly the entire plaza, even street vendors holding incense and offerings had joined in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not particularly interested in the Dragon-Tiger God, Xu Zimo left the square and headed out of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon-Tiger City had a unique layout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long river cut across half the city, splitting it into two parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lotus flowers bloomed on the Clear River, which was usually filled with fishing boats and busy fishermen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, with everyone worshipping the Dragon-Tiger God, the lively riverbanks were empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, Xu Zimo saw only one fishing stall on the left side, where a middle-aged man in a yellow conical hat was quietly cleaning fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, a fishing boat drifted, recently docked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boatman, can you take me across?” Xu Zimo approached and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Want to buy fish?” the middle-aged man looked up, his face lined and weathered, clearly in his forties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No fish, just the boat ride,” Xu Zimo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man nodded, silently set down the fish, and unbuckled the black leather apron from his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he boarded the boat and gestured for Xu Zimo to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>",1160,"2026-06-06T01:06:56.727Z",1,"novelbin.me","eaceed6f53abf0043d76d345c4b7c18ac3c6f425fca848fe491557a17b04e5c3","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-756","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-754",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]