[{"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-930":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},1433755,1885,"Chapter 930 - People From City Lord's Mansion","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-930",930,"\u003Cp>Hearing Mu Qing’s words, the worry on Fan Luoyu’s face grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I also don’t understand. Someone of his level, how could he be interested in such a small pill shop?” Mu Qing shook her head and said. “There must be something hidden behind this. That might be the breakthrough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Changan,” Xu Zimo whispered the name once, and then the corners of his mouth curved into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you help me get in touch with him?” Fan Luoyu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who?” Mu Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Changan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t. I can’t reach someone of that level,” Mu Qing shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They already belong to the upper echelon of the Immortal Extinction Sacred Ground. Even my father wouldn’t dare offend him lightly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fan Luoyu’s mood sinking lower, Mu Qing couldn’t help but say, “Don’t overthink it. If it doesn’t work out, just let it go. Getting tangled with a madman like that, your own safety is the most important, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could I not know that?” Fan Luoyu gave a bitter smile. “But this was what my father left behind. It was his greatest wish before he died. No matter what, I have to try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she finished, Fan Luoyu turned to Xu Zimo, asking with a trace of expectation, “Young Master Xu, do you have any solution?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Xu Zimo nodded seriously. “Kill Lu Changan, and everything will be over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Luoyu: “....”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qing: “....”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Luoyu had still held some hope, but hearing Xu Zimo’s words, that hope vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her family did have some influence, but it was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they invited their ancestor, it might not be enough to compete with the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go visit the three big suppliers tomorrow. I’ll take it step by step,” Fan Luoyu said. “But I will not give up so easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qing nodded lightly, then suddenly pointed ahead. “Luoyu, look in front, someone’s releasing lanterns. Let’s release one too. Maybe the wish will come true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Luoyu nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo looked up. In front of them stretched a clear river reflecting the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river flowed slowly, reflecting not only the moon but also the colorful fireworks in the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating on the water were countless lanterns of different colors, sizes, and shapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking out toward the far end, the whole river was filled with drifting lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if each one carried a person’s wish, flowing toward the distant sea before being set free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Seventh Night Festival’s lanterns are all for seeking marriages. Didn’t you already have a betrothal?” Xu Zimo thought of Wang Jun just now and laughed. “What meaning is there in releasing one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why should Wang Jun be my husband?” Mu Qing snorted coldly. “That was a childhood betrothal arranged by my father and his grandfather. It was between the adults, without my consent. As for my future husband, I don’t ask that he be outstanding, but he must at least be an upright man with ambition. Otherwise, I’d rather die than marry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s how it is,” Xu Zimo nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what about you?” Mu Qing turned to Xu Zimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you engaged? Or what type of girl do you like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No engagement,” Xu Zimo smiled. “And no particular type I like. After all, I’ve met too many women. Various daughters of imperial lineages threw themselves at me. Even many ancient races were eager for me to be their son-in-law. Life has become boring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Mu Qing sized Xu Zimo up and laughed. “You? Keep bragging.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You see, sometimes telling the truth still gets mistaken for boasting,” Xu Zimo shook his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re so amazing, then why don’t you help Luoyu with this trouble?” Mu Qing countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am helping her,” Xu Zimo said. “Otherwise I would’ve left this city long ago. Why would I still be here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luoyu, let’s ignore him,” Mu Qing still didn’t believe and snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled Fan Luoyu aside. “Let’s go buy a lantern.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Luoyu turned back and gave Xu Zimo an apologetic smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the riverside, there were many stalls selling lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zimo also wanted to make a wish, though he had no interest in romance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Lan Ke’er, few women could move his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to join in the fun, he still bought a lantern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of asking for love, he wished for his family and friends’ safety and long life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes life is like a rootless drifting boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t know where you’re headed, or where the end is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone keeps moving forward; no one stays in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he went to the Outer Heavens, he would part with his parents. At that time, he might not see them for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, the people Xu Zimo truly cared for were only a few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lantern was star-shaped, a five-pointed star symbolizing hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It floated slowly on the water, joining the countless other lanterns, vanishing into the vast sea of wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qing, Fan Luoyu, and the maid in blue seemed to take it more seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After releasing their lanterns, they even closed their eyes and prayed sincerely on the bank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, the southern part of the city was bustling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After releasing lanterns, the group followed the main street of the south city, walking on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s ride a flower boat,” Mu Qing suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Luoyu did not object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rented a medium-sized flower boat, decorated with lanterns and colorful ornaments, looking festive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the painted barge, they could circle the immortal city and enjoy the sights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of them were in the mood to admire scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after boarding, a few figures emerged from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three in total, led by a middle-aged man in a splendid yellow robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss,” the man greeted Mu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Xu,” Mu Qing exclaimed in surprise. She then explained to Xu Zimo and the others, “Don’t be nervous, this is the steward of our City Lord’s Mansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Xu, why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The City Lord asked me to bring you back,” Steward Xu said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My father?” Mu Qing asked, puzzled. “What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It has nothing to do with you,” Steward Xu pointed at Fan Luoyu. “There are some matters he wishes to discuss with this young lady.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why avoid me for that?” Mu Qing frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not about avoiding you, but he doesn’t want you involved,” Steward Xu explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t leave,” Mu Qing shook her head. “No matter what it is, I want to know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Master said if you won’t leave, then we’ll have to take you back by force,” Steward Xu looked at the two men beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped forward, blocking Mu Qing front and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss, don’t make it hard for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qing wanted to protest further, but Fan Luoyu stopped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qing’er, go back. I’ll be fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1157,"2026-06-06T01:06:59.238Z",1,"novelbin.me","f5e4438b6d13bb31e0c9509c46bee46c7548c8c66d3ab9c12e0600f17ed131fc","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-931","i-really-am-a-villain-chapter-929",1822,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-really-am-a-villain-cover.jpg"]