After reincarnating, I became a second generation villain Chapter 2 Destiny Villain System
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Qin country serves as Lin Tian's current location, a land formerly known as China before his transmigration.
The reiki's appearance dates back to the Shang Dynasty's founding, a phenomenon that has persisted for tens of thousands of years.
A vast expanse of time later, the era of the Six Warring States emerged.
Indeed, the Qin state, under the formidable leadership of Qin Shi Huang, succeeded in unifying the six warring states, thereby establishing an empire known as the Qin Dynasty.
However, Qin Shi Huang's reign proved to be short-lived, as he met his demise under unknown circumstances.
With no designated heir chosen by Qin Shi Huang, a power struggle ensued among numerous princes and court officials.
The ensuing bloodshed and warfare ultimately culminated in the ascension of the eldest prince, Qin Er Shi, who inherited his father's throne and continued his reign as Emperor of the Qin Empire.
Time, as it often does, passed swiftly.
As the world transitioned into the modern era, the Qin Empire underwent a name change, becoming a unified nation known as Qin country.
Despite this alteration, the governmental structure remained intact, preserving the systems of emperors, kings, and governors.
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Let us now turn our attention to Lin Tian's family.
His mother, Yang Yao, was a prominent descendant of the esteemed Yang ancient family, one of the ten most influential ancient families within Qin country.
Possessing considerable talent, she had reached the peak of the Nascent Soul realm in her thirties.
Lin Tian's father, Lin Hao, hailed from the Lin family. The Lin family consisted of only two members: himself and his son, Lin Tian. Including Yang Yao, the family numbered three.
Despite its modest size, the Lin family commanded immense respect from all quarters.
This reverence stemmed from Lin Hao's status as a remarkably successful and dependable businessman, boasting a net worth in the hundreds of billions of Yuan.
Beyond his extensive holdings in real estate and property companies, Lin Hao also owned several of the premier banks in Qin country.
While his cultivation talent was not exceptional, his cultivation base hovered around the Qi Foundation realm in his forties; nevertheless, no one dared to dismiss him lightly.
It is often said that if one lacks strength, one must possess wealth.
Aware of these circumstances, many might have anticipated extraordinary talent in their offspring.
Regrettably, fate decreed otherwise. Lin Tian displayed a preference for leisure over cultivation, existing as an ordinary individual blessed with extraordinary parents.
Although many labeled Lin Tian a prodigy, his parents' esteemed positions shielded him from undue scrutiny and discrimination.
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We now turn to his golden finger.
This system is designated as the Destiny Villain System.
Lin Tian's primary objective is to suppress the protagonist, seize his opportunities, and ultimately eliminate him.
With every act of humiliating the protagonist or usurping his destiny, Lin Tian accrues villain points, which can be redeemed through a lottery system.
The system's lottery offers a diverse array of rewards, including coveted items of great power, potentially even artifacts from fictional realms.
Beyond the lottery, the system itself is capable of upgrades, suggesting the futureUnlocking of additional benefits.
"Status window," Lin Tian commanded softly.
A holographic display materialized before him.
[Name: Lin Tian]
[Age: 18 years old]
[Villain Points: 0]
[Identity: Young Master of the Lin family, Young Master of the Yang family, Direct descendant of the Lin family patriarch in the immortal world]
[Cultivation base: First Level Martial Emperor]
[Asset: Zhuxian Sword (sealed)]
These displayed details elicited a smile from Lin Tian, confirming the veracity of the information presented.
Through his recovered memories, he also discerned that his true lineage was far from ordinary.
The title of direct descendant to the Lin family patriarch in the immortal world signified a connection to the upper realm.
However, Lin Tian's current understanding of this heritage was limited; the narrative of his reincarnation into this world had expanded his existence, bestowing upon him a hidden background.
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Setting these thoughts aside momentarily, Lin Tian proceeded to take a refreshing shower.
Exiting after ten minutes, he faced the mirror.
"Truly handsome, just like when I was on Earth, hahaha," Lin Tian declared, admiring his reflection with unbridled self-praise.
In terms of physical attributes, he was undeniably among the most attractive individuals in Tianhai city.
His handsome features, imposing demeanor, subtly defined eyebrows, dark crimson irises, short black hair, and a towering height of 190cm, especially when coupled with his Martial Emperor realm cultivation, created an undeniable aura.
It was a certainty that knowledge of his appearance and status would entice numerous women to readily accept a position as his paramour.
Gurrrk
"Even a cultivator cannot escape the pangs of hunger, it seems." Complaining aloud while clutching his stomach, an intense hunger gnawed at him.
"I should eat first; hopefully, the meal has been prepared downstairs," Lin Tian stated casually.
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As Lin Tian descended the stairs, he observed a young woman in a maid's uniform diligently mopping the floor.
"Nan'er, has the meal been prepared?" Lin Tian inquired softly upon reaching the bottom of the stairs, addressing one of his household servants.
"Ah, Young Master, your meal is ready on the dining table," Lin Nan'er said with a sweet smile, presenting the side dish as the Young Master's favorite. "Please, enjoy."
"Alright, alright. Don't work too hard. You're a girl, so rest if you get tired," Lin Tian said, stroking Lin Nan'er's head affectionately.
She was a sixteen-year-old girl he had found about a month ago in a slum. He had no idea about her origins.
Out of pity, Lin Tian had brought her to his villa and assigned her the role of a servant. Lin Nan'er, however, didn't mind; in fact, she was content with her position.
After all, who wouldn't feel a pang of sympathy seeing a young, emaciated girl rummaging through garbage dumps for scraps of food?
"Yes, Young Master!" Lin Nan'er replied, her face beaming with joy.
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Lin Tian ate ravenously at the dining table.
Having just ascended to the Martial Emperor realm from being an ordinary mortal, his appetite and physical needs had naturally increased significantly.
"By the timing, it's been over a month since Ye Chen descended the mountain. It seems I'm not too late after reincarnating," Lin Tian uttered with a sense of relief.
"Ye Chen will be in the Qinghai forest tonight, and he's bound to find something valuable there," Lin Tian added.
Ye Chen was the first protagonist Lin Tian encountered after his reincarnation. He was an ordinary orphan who had been accepted as a disciple by a renowned cultivator.
Having spent years honing his combat skills and knowledge of medicine in the mountains, Ye Chen embodied the perfect protagonist archetype for modern cultivation-themed novels.
Naturally, Lin Tian had no intention of letting Ye Chen claim those treasures easily; he planned to seize all of Ye Chen's opportunities.
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Wiping a bit of leftover food from the corner of his mouth, Lin Tian proceeded to an empty room within his villa to begin his practice.
Despite having absorbed some memories from Heavenly Demon Mo Xie, he still needed to diligently practice various techniques and skills to acclimate himself.
Transitioning from an ordinary human to the Martial Emperor realm in such a short span meant Lin Tian would inevitably require some time to fully adjust.