[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-destiny-villainess-wants-me-to-work":3,"chapter-the-destiny-villainess-wants-me-to-work-the-destiny-villainess-wants-me-to-work-chapter-159":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Destiny Villainess Wants Me To Work!",{"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},752121,1000,"Chapter 159: Headache!","the-destiny-villainess-wants-me-to-work-chapter-159",159,"\u003Cp>’Anyway... today’s harvest was quite bountiful.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them didn’t linger any longer. Su Mo transformed the red-robed guys they had knocked out into small lizards and collected them inside the storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a final glance at the ruined battlefield, they turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away from the forest, in a secluded area hidden deep within the terrain, Wu Chaochang staggered to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing was uneven, his clothes slightly dishevelled, and traces of blood could still be seen at the corners of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was dark. Filled with fury. And a trace of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where the hell did those old fogies come from?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was filled with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did the Sect Leader of the White Moon Sect get kicked in the head by a donkey?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are monsters like that still just Outer Elders?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought about it, the more something felt off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People of that level shouldn’t be in such lower positions. Unless there was some conspiracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something strange about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"L-Leader...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weak voice suddenly sounded nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Chaochang’s expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head sharply at the person who suddenly appeared beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Number Two?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You managed to escape?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he stepped forward and checked his deputy’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Two’s injuries were severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not fatal, it was clear that it would take time to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, Number Two’s usually expressionless face showed a trace of bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I couldn’t save them. Sorry, Leader.\" His voice was low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Chaochang fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood it very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he had barely escaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expecting Number Two—who was weaker than him—to save the others... was unrealistic. It was basically suicidal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, understanding didn’t mean acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sense of unwillingness rose in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to get stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was firm, filled with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into his storage ring and took out the meteorite rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had already cooled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even now, it still emitted a faint, mysterious aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Chaochang stared at it for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go back to base,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll recuperate first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope this thing... can help me break through and give me greater power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Two nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will work, Leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone carried a sense of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all... the divine mirror has never been wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Chaochang didn’t reply. But his eyes hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the two injured figures endured the pain in their bodies and quickly disappeared into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rushing back toward their base to recover and prepare for the next confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Jiangnan City, the atmosphere was far calmer compared to the chaos that had unfolded in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the villa, Leng Shuang leaned against the sofa, pressing her fingers lightly against her temple. A faint headache had been building ever since her conversation with Chu Jing ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought things would turn out like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes briefly, recalling the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Jing’s expression, her tone, the way she spoke without hesitation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a joke or some passing interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her determination was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Shuang let out a quiet breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She’s really going to stick to me now...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That realisation alone was enough to give her a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had dealt with countless dangerous missions, assassinations, and life-threatening situations in the past, yet somehow... this felt far more troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enemies were simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You either eliminated them or avoided them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But someone like Chu Jing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Shuang didn’t even know where to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her eyes again and sat up slightly, forcing herself to push those thoughts aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Forget it... one problem at a time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, she had something more important to focus on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her master’s task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already spent most of the day investigating Jiangnan City. Nearly all the major areas had been checked, leaving only a handful of places untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically speaking, there was no way Ye Chen and his group could have left the city so quickly without leaving any trace behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant they were still here. Hiding somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So many people can’t just disappear into thin air...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Shuang’s eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp glint flashing within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’There must be clues.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was organising her thoughts—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The caller ID made her expression change instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on her lips as she answered the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Miss Leng.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A neutral voice came from the other side, completely indistinguishable from male or female.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Shuang relaxed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, Lian. It’s just me here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a cheerful, sweet female voice replaced the previous one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Hehe~ How have you been, Shuang?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Didn’t you go to Longyan Country on a bounty mission?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"How did you end up becoming the CEO of a biotech company and suddenly start fighting for justice?\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Shuang’s eyes flashed slightly. \"You’ve been keeping an eye on me.\" Her tone wasn’t accusatory, just asking plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"I wasn’t actually~\"] Qian Lian replied lightly. [\"But when I received your message this morning, I got curious about what you’ve been up to lately.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"So, you know... I just did a quick check.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Shuang raised an eyebrow. \"You could’ve just asked me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Then where’s the fun in that?\"] Qian Lian giggled. [\"Half the excitement is in finding things out myself.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Shuang’s lips twitched slightly. \"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had expected nothing less from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was anyone in the world who could casually dig up information like this, it was Qian Lian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you had time to investigate me,\" Leng Shuang continued, \"can I assume you’ve already completed the task I gave you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Of course!\"] Qian Lian’s tone instantly turned proud. [\"Who do you think I am? This genius lady found everything in less than twenty minutes.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>",1018,"2026-06-02T12:20:51.811Z",1,"novelbin.me","3d094820178ffa508b9d4ea591dc902526a492d30e843bd9532f80eca1267bd9","the-destiny-villainess-wants-me-to-work-chapter-107","the-destiny-villainess-wants-me-to-work-chapter-158",240,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-destiny-villainess-wants-me-to-work-cover.jpg"]