[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-villain-system":3,"chapter-urban-villain-system-urban-villain-system-chapter-18":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","URBAN VILLAIN SYSTEM",{"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},1323132,1758,"Chapter 18: Mutual Benefit","urban-villain-system-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>[Fated Villain System]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven-Blessed Individual Detected!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the system screen appeared before his eyes, Tony’s attention was completely drawn away from the gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around him seemed to fade as the cold, precise interface unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fated Villain System]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name:Lily Frost\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Rank:Grandmaster [Peak]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comprehension:Eternal Frost Lotus Insight [Peak]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Movement Technique:Falling Snow Scripture [Peak]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven’s Blessing:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s pupils shrank slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A five-star Heaven-blessed individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just rare.. But terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such individuals weren’t simply talented. They were chosen. Protected. Destined to rise above countless others. Even fate itself seemed to bend in their favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this person was standing right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Tony remained locked onto the system screen, Lily Frost already reached the centre of the gathering. Her presence drew every gaze, yet her eyes rested briefly on Tony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she saw puzzled her.. He wasn’t looking at her... Not even reacting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Where is he looking? I’m standing right here... and he’s not even paying attention?!’For a fleeting moment, confusion crossed her calm face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every man she encountered either admired her openly or struggled to maintain composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this man... acting like he was not at all interested. And worse, hed Ignored her completely. Lily thought which frustated her unknowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked forward regardless in a flawless composure. Stopping before Rion Clark, she bowed slightly. \"Greetings, Father-in-law. I am honored to bear the Clark family name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was soft, refined, yet clear enough to reach every corner of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rion Clark was momentarily stunned. He had expected pride, perhaps indifference—but not humility. Especially not from someone like Lily Frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression brightened instantly. \"Good, good! No need for such formalities,\" he said, clearly pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he retrieved a small treasure from his storage and handed it to her. \"Take this. It will be beneficial... especially for someone of your elegance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily accepted it without hesitation, her lips curving slightly. \"My father-in-law is very generous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter spread through the hall, easing the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew Frost seized the moment immediately. \"Lily, go. Sit beside your future husband.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily turned and walked toward Tony. As she approached, her confusion deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still hadn’t reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even when she stood right beside him. Not even when she sat down next to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony remained still, his gaze fixed somewhere distant, as if the entire gathering had ceased to exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders began exchanging subtle glances. Even Andrew Frost raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Huhh....’ A light cough from Rion Clark broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony blinked... The system screen vanished. Reality hit him as everyone’s eyes set on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the first thing he did...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are really beautiful,\" Tony said instinctively. The words came out too directly and too suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, the hall froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily gave a slight nod with a confused face. \"Did he even saw my face?!\" Lily wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... Andrew Frost burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha ha ha! Good! Very good!\" he said loudly. \"It seems my son-in-law already likes my daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward Rion Clark, patting his shoulder. \"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rion let out a small laugh. \"Why won’t he like her? She is indeed a jade beauty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension dissolved instantly, replaced by light conversation. Elders began discussing the union, praising both families, their voices blending into a polite yet calculated atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tony was no longer listening. He thoughts stucks about the Heaven Blessed Child. He was wondering what will be his future after marrying a heaven blessed child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is nothing but a walk on double edged sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew Frost soon spoke again, this time directing his attention toward Lily. \"Show our family estate to young master Tony. Take good care of him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily nodded without hesitation and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t look back and continued to walk forward. Tony followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they stepped out of the hall, the noise faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked through a vast garden, where carefully cultivated herbs filled the air with a rich fragrance. The surroundings were beautiful, serene... but neither of them commented on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence stretched between them. While Lily was waiting for Tony to speak... he is completely stuck in a different world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s thoughts churned.’A five-star Heaven-blessed...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t ignore it. Such individuals were favored by fate itself. If she rose, she would rise uncontested. If she fell, it would be catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And if she turned against him?!’ Tony’s eyes narrowed slightly. ’That wouldn’t just be a problem... That would be a disaster.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached a quiet pond filled with blooming lotuses, their petals emiting a enchanging fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily stopped at the edge. But even then Tony filled in his own thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lily coughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony snapped out of his thoughts and realized where he was.Beside her... Alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated for a brief moment before speaking. \"If you don’t mind... can I ask you something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily turned toward him and stared into his eyes. \"I know what you’re going to ask,\" she said calmly. \"Why I agreed to marry you. Isn’t that right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony let out a small breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes... Anyone in their right mind would question it,\" he said honestly. \"You’re like this lotus—pure, valuable, admired. And me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly at her. \"What’s the catch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily didn’t react immediately. For a moment, she simply looked at the pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t overthink it,\" she said finally, her voice calm and smooth. \"There are no hidden schemes. No revenge. No traps. My family is not playing Trojan Horse...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This marriage benefits my family... and ME.\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How?! I think both of our families were equal in strength and wealth. If anything, you lose more than you gain by marrying a talentless person like me. You’ll be mocked... Ridiculed if you tied to someone like me for a lifetime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily’s expression didn’t change. \"I don’t care what everyone thinks... I have no problem in marrying you. Your talent and weakness is not a problem for me.\" She declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let me ask you something clearly... If there’s truly no scheme... Why are you really marrying me?\" Tony asked with a serious look as he stood face to face.\u003C\u002Fp>",1028,"2026-06-05T19:16:30.924Z",1,"novelbin.me","bfa16d6137f9ca25b96d6e4ec4f130965df29c6832de821e7978a40f65af1a80","urban-villain-system-chapter-137","urban-villain-system-chapter-136",143,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-villain-system-cover.jpg"]