[You secretly observe Jingliu, even resorting to despicable methods like stalking and tailing, trying to find her weakness.]
[As the fame of the "High-Cloud Quintet" grows, along with their striking good looks, they've gained many fans. Some irrational fans have begun engaging in the same stalking and sneaky photography as you, unwittingly providing the perfect cover for your actions.]
"…"
Faced with this increasingly wild and nefarious villain simulator, what could Renji possibly say?
[By chance, you spot Jingliu shopping with a white-haired fox girl, both wearing expressions of genuine joy.]
[This is the first time you've seen Jingliu smile like this. The way she looks at the fox girl clearly goes beyond ordinary friendship.]
["Master, I've found your weakness! Hehehe!" You rejoice inwardly—this fox girl named 'Baiheng' is clearly the white moonlight in Jingliu's heart, her untouchable reverse scale.]
Reading this, Renji immediately understood why he failed last time: Jing Yuan's place in Jingliu's heart wasn't high enough.
Jing Yuan was just a disciple, and because of his status as the eldest disciple, Jingliu's subconscious would instinctively reject or be wary of him as a fellow student.
Renji awkwardly rubbed the tip of his nose with a finger.
Poor Jing Yuan—since childhood, he'd been constantly dragged into trouble by him. At this rate, the eldest disciple was practically turning into a professional problem-solver.
Thankfully, only Jingliu retained memories of the simulations. If Jing Yuan did too, offending two big shots at once would be… well, that scenario alone was thrilling to imagine.
[After identifying Jingliu's weakness, you begin leveraging your authority to gather all available information on Baiheng.]
[Baiheng is an exceptional pilot and also a Nameless. The Nameless belong to the Trailblaze faction and hold no official position within the Xianzhou.]
[This means Baiheng operates outside Xianzhou's system, making it difficult for you to pressure her using bureaucratic power.]
[But this is no obstacle for someone as inherently wicked as you.]
[Soon, you devise a particularly insidious plan.]
'Inherently wicked? System, that's slander! Do you hear me? You're slandering me!'
Renji, who considered himself an ordinary person who'd never done anything particularly good or bad, loudly protested in his mind.
The inherently wicked simulator ignored him and continued the simulation.
[You impersonate Jingliu, luring Baiheng into the Shackling Prison, guiding her step by step through a hidden passage known only to insiders, leading her straight to the area where high-profile criminals are held…]
[The martial guards and Soulsteel Wardens immediately apprehend Baiheng.]
Renji couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath.
If it were just a case of accidentally wandering into the Shackling Prison, Baiheng could still be bailed out thanks to the High-Cloud Quintet's reputation and the connections of figures like Dan Feng and Jingliu.
Unfortunately, to ensure absolute success, Renji had led Baiheng directly to the area holding dangerous criminals like Hoolay.
If she'd merely lingered near the entrance, it could've been dismissed as a mistake. But taking an insider-only path straight to the high-security zone?
This wasn't just an accident—it was premeditated jailbreaking with prior knowledge of the prison's layout!
This scheme was truly cunning and ruthless, befitting someone inherently wicked…!?
Renji immediately thought of the classic scene from Water Margin—Lin Chong Mistakenly Enters the White Tiger Hall—which was eerily similar to the current situation.
Sure enough.
[Baiheng was captured, with Yingxing and Danfeng both coming to plead for her, only to be righteously refused by you. Somehow, they managed to persuade the current Luofu General, Teng Xiao, who personally came to demand her release.]
[Given your current standing, you had no choice but to acknowledge the General's authority.]
[However, cunning as you were, you had already anticipated this scenario and prepared in advance.]
[Under your direction, news that 'one of the High-Cloud Quintet attempted to break into the Shackling Prison to stage a jailbreak' quickly spread throughout the Luofu. Now, even the Luofu General couldn't pressure you into releasing Baiheng privately.]
"…"
Reading this, Renji felt utterly stunned.
The Renji in the simulation seemed like a completely different person—sinister and calculating.
He couldn't help but ask the system:
"System, are you sure this simulation is really me? It doesn't feel like me at all. The personality difference is way too big. I'm not this evil, am I?"
The system paused the simulation and replied:
[As this is a Villain Simulator, all simulations are based on amplifying and guiding the host's inherent desires and darker impulses, referencing their personality and experiences.]
Now Renji understood.
In reality, he was just an ordinary person—neither particularly good nor evil, firmly in the neutral camp.
But in the simulation, the system deliberately amplified his darker tendencies, pushing him toward the villainous side. The more evil he acted, the higher his final evaluation would be.
Renji quickly shrugged off his unease. Even if the other party retained memories, the simulation was just that—a simulation. It was no different from a dream and wouldn't affect their real-world selves.
It's not like someone could be convicted of assault just because they had a certain kind of dream.
Besides, to survive the major events ahead, he needed strength—even if it meant making enemies along the way. He would continue the simulations regardless.
Once the system finished explaining, the simulation resumed.
A faint sense of anticipation rose in Renji's heart. He had a feeling that the simulation was about to enter the part he had been most looking forward to.
[Night fell, and an unexpected visitor arrived at your residence—the person you had been waiting for, your master, Jingliu.]
["Master, it's been a long time. This disciple has missed you dearly."]
[Suppressing the burning desire in your heart, you forced yourself to maintain a respectful demeanor, bowing deeply in the manner of a devoted disciple.]
[You had a premonition—tonight, you would finally get what you wanted.]
[So you were in no hurry. At this moment, you were like an exceedingly patient chef, slowly 'preparing' your 'ingredient' to create the most exquisite 'dish.']
[Your reverence, your respect—all of it was to heighten the stark contrast when the moment of reckoning arrived.]
[Having spent so much time together, Jingliu knew you well enough to recognize this as part of your scheme. A flicker of disgust and killing intent flashed in her eyes.]
[Yet she had no choice. She had to set aside her dignity and pride to beg you—her most despised, wayward disciple.]
[Her eyes eventually settled into cold indifference.]
["Speak. What will it take for you to spare Baiheng?"]
[You smiled.]
Just as Renji was engrossed in the scene, the system suddenly popped up a notification.
[Special event triggered. Enter immersive mode? (Yes/No)]
Without hesitation, Renji selected 'Yes.'
In an instant, the world around him spun violently.
By the time he realized it, he had already entered the simulation directly.
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