[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-transmigration-the-villain-wants-a-happy-end-wit":3,"chapter-transmigration-the-villain-wants-a-happy-end-wit-transmigration-the-villain-wants-a-happy-end-wit-chapter-168":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Transmigration:The Villain Wants A Happy End Without His BeastHusbands",{"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},1728299,2209,"Chapter 168: I Was Simply... Lucky","transmigration-the-villain-wants-a-happy-end-wit-chapter-168",168,"\u003Cp>As they moved through the corridor, Ningyan was still reeling from the tension in the throne room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Yongri’s hand striking Shen Taiyu. The weight of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The complete absurdity of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Taiyu was such a gorgeous dragon beast. Jun Yongrui surely didn’t deserve him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ningyan.\" Jun Haoxuan’s voice cut through his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something off in his expression. It was similar to surprise, edged with disbelief, as though he had just realized something he could not ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meishan halted as well, his brow lifting slightly, his fingers still loosely interlocked with Ningyan’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan blinked. \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Haoxuan echoed, a short scoff escaping him as he stepped closer. \"You are aware my father is a Divine Beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened. \"And yet... you shielded all four of us from his attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan looked away almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He wasn’t even trying,\" he said lightly. \"I was simply... lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What stage are you at?\" The question came without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a problem?\" Meishan cut in smoothly, drawing Haoxuan’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haoxuan exhaled, dragging a hand through his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be,\" he said quietly, \"if I am not constantly stabilizing the crystal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze flickered back to Ningyan. \"You are getting stronger. The crystal is responding. That means you must remain in control at all times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice lowered. \"And I must be there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan’s lips pressed together. He avoided his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...But you are here.\" The words were soft... Too soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haoxuan froze. Then stepped closer again, gentler this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand rose, resting lightly against Ningyan’s cheek, guiding his face back toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not interrogating you,\" he said quietly. \"Nor am I ungrateful for what you did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thumb brushed faintly against his skin. \"I am worried.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan inhaled sharply. Then... \"...Stage seven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haoxuan’s eyes widened. \"...Saint Beast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meishan did not react. Not outwardly. Only the faint stillness in his posture betrayed that he had already known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan had reached it quietly. Within the week. Through the scrolls, through cultivation... through the fusion of his beast core and the dragon crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he stood at the same level... as them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Haoxuan slowly withdrew his hand, exhaling under his breath. \"That’s... impressive. You ascended far too quickly. Less than a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan blinked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not just the crystal,\" he replied, a hint of defensiveness slipping through. \"It’s my own strength too. So you don’t have to worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haoxuan didn’t answer immediately. He gave him a hesitant look instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan didn’t like it. Not at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite everything... despite how close they had grown he wasn’t naive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Haoxuan could still kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-Xuan.\" A smooth, familiar voice came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Taiyu approached them, robes flowing lightly with his steps, a gentle smile resting on his lips. His aquamarine eyes shimmered faintly under the daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m sorry about Father,\" Jun Haoxuan’s expression softened almost instantly. \"But you know how he is. Why do you keep provoking him, though?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Taiyu let out a light, unbothered laugh. \"Because I enjoy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head, amused. \"Besides, I should be the one apologizing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted, first to Lan Meishan, then to Ningyan. \"It is our first meeting, and yet... we meet like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a faint sigh, though his smile remained. \"I came for the banquet. I should have welcomed you earlier, but I have been away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haoxuan’s brows drew together. \"Away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I returned only recently,\" Taiyu continued smoothly. \"There was... a situation within the Ice Dragon Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone shifted, slightly colder. \"My estranged sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haoxuan frowned. \"What happened? Why was I not informed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She resurfaced,\" Taiyu said simply. \"And wiped out a village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze darkened faintly. \"With a demon tool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!\" Ningyan’s voice came out surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s practicing demon qi?\" Jun Haoxuan’s voice lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Meishan said nothing. He simply looked away, his grip on Ningyan’s hand steady, his thumb brushing lightly across his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are so many like her, A-Xuan.\" Shen Taiyu’s tone was calm. \"I did what was necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You killed her.\" Ningyan’s voice came quieter this time. He already knew the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Shen Taiyu breathed and lifted his gaze, the weight of the moment passing as easily as it came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already met Shanyuan,\" he continued smoothly. \"But where is Shenzhen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am sure he will attend the banquet,\" Jun Haoxuan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am truly happy for you.\" Taiyu smiled. \"Do try to enjoy the night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inclined his head. They returned the gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, he was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence settled the moment his presence disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is something going on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Meishan’s deep whispered voice cut through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan turned to him. \"...Something bad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Haoxuan exhaled slowly, the tension finally slipping through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This banquet...\" he said, quieter now. \"...is a problem. I don’t like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jaw tightened. \"But I cannot stop it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air felt heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan felt it then, low in his stomach. A slow, creeping unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling like something was about to be taken from him. Again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed. \"I need some air.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers tapped lightly against Meishan’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m coming with you.\" Meishan didn’t let go. Not even even a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan let out a small laugh. \"It’s just a stroll.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are coming with you.\" This time, Jun Haoxuan spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan paused. But he didn’t argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged. \"Very well then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face warmed under their gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningyan didn’t want this to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers curled slightly and his flute appeared in his grasp. He spun it idly between his fingers as they walked, the motion absentminded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his eyes shifted, that familiar, ominous violet glow bled into them, brightening with each step. It was uncontrolled, subtle... but there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jun Haoxuan noticed but said nothing. He just lifted his hand and let his fingers brush lightly against Ningyan’s cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle touch. Barely there.... Blue qi spilled from his fingertips, smooth and steady, flowing into Ningyan without resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reaction was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violet dimmed, softened and settled completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haoxuan’s hand lingered for a breath longer then withdrew carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No words passed between them. They simply continued walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the silence felt... full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN: Ningyan being at peace with the gentle princes. He has almost forgotten about the chaotic duo ^°^\u003C\u002Fp>",1058,"2026-06-06T15:58:25.183Z",1,"novelbin.me","1ca1294be4775e301233a30e74f1910afd6e77a7b485e2e4917ec8927d31fd46","transmigration-the-villain-wants-a-happy-end-wit-chapter-169","transmigration-the-villain-wants-a-happy-end-wit-chapter-58",228,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftransmigration-the-villain-wants-a-happy-end-wit-cover.jpg"]