After reincarnating, I became a second generation villain Chapter 3 Stealing Protagonist's Chance

Evening.

"Ye Chen should be arriving soon. I need to prepare as well," Lin Tian mentioned.

Wiping the perspiration from his brow, Lin Tian proceeded to the bathroom for another cleansing.

His training had been progressing smoothly, and he had successfully practiced some of Mo Xie's techniques and skills without issue.

Mo Xie was a cultivator from ancient times, renowned for his immense strength and commanding millions of troops. Due to his peerless might, he was bestowed the moniker 'Heavenly Demon'.

Mo Xie possessed numerous powerful techniques that no longer exist in this world; perhaps in the immortal realm, they would be considered top-tier methods.

Putting these thoughts aside for a moment, Lin Tian took a shower and changed his clothes.

This time, he opted for casual wear, a t-shirt paired with shorts.

He had traveled from Tianhai City to Qinghai City, a considerable distance between the two metropolises. However, for a cultivator at the Martial Emperor realm, such a journey was merely a trivial matter.

All he needed to do was fly there.

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Longbo Mountain.

A towering mountain situated within the Qinghai forest.

Its peak was shaped like the head of a dragon.

Many years ago, its resemblance to a dragon's head led it to be known as a dragon's carcass, frequently becoming a strategic battleground.

Numerous talented individuals were drawn to this place, hoping to harness the power of a dragon and gain immediate strength.

However, as the years passed, nothing significant was found here, only wild beasts. The legends surrounding Longbo Mountain have also gradually faded from people's memories.

Mount Longbo has a fascinating origin.

Legend has it that a dragon, nearing its end, descended from the heavens into the Qinghai forest.

The dragon was so colossal that it blotted out the sky.

As the forest was once a desolate place, no one bore witness to this event. The dragon's body eventually succumbed to the passage of time and decomposed.

Yet, with the restoration of reiki, the dragon's remains transformed into a mountain, radiating an abundant aura.

Many individuals were cultivating on Longbo Mountain during that era, but human greed inevitably led to bloodshed.

Ultimately, after being monopolized by a select few, Longbo Mountain ceased to offer its benefits, reverting to an ordinary mountain.

Nevertheless, a considerable number of people still hold the belief that Mount Longbo conceals a treasure.

According to recollections from the future, there is indeed a treasure within Longbo Mountain: dragon veins and a tianxi fruit.

To be quite honest, these two treasures would not significantly impact him, considering he was already a Martial Emperor and required an immense amount of aura to advance his cultivation base.

But naturally, he would not permit Ye Chen to claim these treasures. He could exchange these two treasures with the system for villain points.

Alternatively, he could bestow them upon his father or mother.

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"System, please check if there is anything nearby that can be absorbed," Lin Tian instructed the system.

While he possessed memories of the future, they were limited, and there were aspects he couldn't recall.

He was not a protagonist blessed with extraordinary luck; he had a system, and of course, he intended to leverage it to his advantage.

[Ding, the scan commences.]

[Ding, a special energy signature has been detected 800 meters ahead.]

Upon hearing the system's confirmation, Lin Tian's eyes gleamed. The system's efficiency was remarkably fast, detecting the energy within mere seconds.

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Continuing his search, he arrived at a high and immense cliff face.

The cliff resembled a solid mountain, featuring a rather broad rock surface.

In the surrounding area, there was nothing but trees and rocks.

It did not appear to be a location of any particular significance.

[Host, the energy is concealed within. You will acquire it by striking the rock.]

"So it was inside. No wonder many people couldn't find it," Lin Tian mused.

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Lin Tian's gaze intensified. The Qi within his entire body converged like a flowing river, the very blood within him seemed to roar like a dragon as he unleashed a punch like a cannonball towards the massive rock!

Bang!

The forceful punch directed at the cliff sent violent tremors through the vicinity.

Spiderweb-like cracks began to spread across the cliff face.

After a few moments, the towering and colossal cliff crumbled.

The great cliff was utterly annihilated, and the resulting tremors shook the ground, propagating outward.

Simultaneously, a few fortunate individuals, observing from a distance, witnessed this spectacle firsthand.

"Longbo Mountain is collapsing!" someone exclaimed in utter disbelief, their voice laced with panic.

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"Damn it, this explosion is immense! Will the dragon veins be buried under all this rubble?" Lin Tian uttered with a frown.

Surveying his handiwork, Lin Tian broke out in a sweat. His intention was merely to create an opening, but he had not anticipated the cliff collapsing so completely with a single strike.

[Host, the energy has manifested. It is located just a hundred meters ahead. The smoke and dust will not obscure the energy. This type of energy is naturally occurring in this world and will not dissipate unless left unattended for an extended period.]

"Ah, I understand now," Lin Tian expressed, a wave of relief washing over him upon hearing the system's explanation.

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Proceeding onward, he encountered a small, dust-covered pool that nevertheless radiated a faint, white luminescence. This was, in fact, dragon vein energy, a resource possessing immense benefits. Such energy could significantly boost one's cultivation base, physical prowess, and even innate talent.

"System, can you preserve this dragon vein?" Lin Tian inquired of the system, his intention being to relocate it to his villa rather than absorbing it on the spot.

[Although the system lacks inherent storage space, it can temporarily hold the dragon vein for the host.]

"What? You don't possess storage space?" Lin Tian's brow furrowed upon hearing the system's explanation. He noted the discrepancy, as most systems typically included such a feature, which would be invaluable for accumulating opportunities plundered from the protagonist.

[The system is capable of storing only items originating from the system itself, not external acquisitions.]

[However, the host need not fret, as a storage ring can be obtained through the system's lottery.]

Reassured by this prospect, Lin Tian felt a measure of relief, contingent on successfully acquiring the storage ring via the lottery. "Understood, store this dragon vein..." Lin Tian commanded calmly.

[Affirmative.]

In sync with the system's response, the water in the pool vanished instantaneously. Lin Tian could sense its presence, now residing within the system's internal chamber.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for seizing the protagonist's fortune, rewarding the villain with 30 points.]

Lin Tian found this outcome quite satisfactory, marking his first successful act of pilfering a protagonist's opportunity. He anticipated numerous future opportunities to accumulate villain points through similar endeavors, motivating him to exert greater effort.

[Ding, the lottery system is now accessible. Draws can commence starting at 50 villain points.]

Lin Tian's excitement grew upon hearing this announcement, recognizing the typically high value and unquestionable quality of items featured in the system's lottery.

"Initiate a system lottery draw."

Following Lin Tian's command, a holographic interface materialized before him.

[Low-grade lottery: 50 villain points]

[Mid-grade lottery: 100 villain points]

[High-grade lottery: 500 villain points]

He examined the displayed options, his nod indicating acceptance of the pricing structure. Lin Tian was not taken aback by the costs, confident in the superior quality invariably provided by the system's offerings.

He then exited the lottery interface, realizing the need to accumulate more villain points. His resolve to work harder intensified.

"I also need to locate the Tianxi fruit; it should be nearby," Lin Tian stated matter-of-factly.

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Lin Tian diligently searched the vicinity for the Tianxi fruit. Although not as potent as the dragon vein energy, he was determined not to let Ye Chen acquire it.

After several minutes of searching, he finally discovered the Tianxi fruit. There were two fruits, each resembling an apple in shape. Securing both Tianxi fruits within the storage system, Lin Tian promptly returned to his villa. With no other pressing matters, and as nightfall approached, his sole aim was to retreat to his villa and absorb the two valuable treasures he had just obtained.

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Having departed from Longbo Mountain, Lin Tian made his way back to Tianhai City.

Unbeknownst to him, however, shortly after his departure, a young man arrived at the remnants of his trail marks, the very location of the dragon vein energy. His current expression was one of deep solemnity.

Had Lin Tian still been present, he would have recognized this individual instantly – it was the protagonist, Ye Chen.