Villain: Manipulating the Heroines into hating the Protagonist Chapter 5 Sneaking Into Night Dagger Clan

A message was sent back to the Night Dagger Clan by their operative, suggesting a high probability that the Miracle Angel Tribe was in league with Wang Jian.

Simultaneously, a warrior from the Crimson Mammoth Warriors gave a confident report, claiming to have witnessed a secret meeting between a Night Dagger Clan member and Wang Jian, hinting at a hidden agenda between them.

On the other hand, a woman representing the Miracle Angel Tribe expressed her distrust of the Crimson Mammoth Warriors. She had overheard guards discussing a plan to seize her using intel provided by a Mammoth warrior, which suggested that Wang Jian had successfully planted a mole within their ranks.

A cloud of mutual suspicion immediately descended upon the three tribes. Each group contacted Lin Feng with their findings, desperately trying to convince him that the other two factions were untrustworthy.

Consequently, Lin Feng found himself in a state of total bewilderment. Torn between conflicting reports, he reached a point where he viewed all three tribes with extreme skepticism.

This outcome was precisely what Wang Jian had orchestrated.

He was well aware that if these groups followed their original path, an organized assault against him was inevitable.

Wang Jian utilized this ploy to stall for time. Through this deception, he not only gathered vital intelligence on Lin Feng but also managed to leave the man completely disoriented.

In truth, Lin Feng suspected that this was one of Wang Jian's schemes. However, knowing the truth changed nothing; he simply could not bring himself to offer these tribes his full confidence anymore.

Every move made by the tribes now looked like a betrayal in his eyes, and even the pleas of his wives failed to sway his mind.

During this time, Wang Jian was receiving constant alerts from his system.

[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully baffled the protagonist Lin Feng, causing him to curse your name. You have earned 50 Destiny Points.]

Wang Jian was pleasantly surprised to see destiny points being generated directly from Lin Feng's frustration.

"The time has come to pay these tribe members a visit," Wang Jian remarked, a cunning smirk playing on his lips.

Of course, Wang Jian’s decision to release the captive warriors wasn't just about sowing discord. His hidden objective was to pinpoint the exact coordinates of their tribal bases.

He anticipated that the tribes would relocate their camps as soon as their people returned.

Such precautions were useless, however, because the prisoners had been forced to consume a special blood during their time in his dungeons.

This blood came from one of Wang Jian’s subordinates who possessed a unique tracking ability tied to his own essence.

Even though the blood had long since been processed by their bodies, the warrior could still detect their faint presence across the distance.

Entering his Martial Arts Hall, Wang Jian picked up a specific manual. As he opened the tome, the cold, mechanical voice of the system echoed in his mind.

[Does Master wish to spend 150 Destiny Points to acquire the Shadow Movement Technique?]

Wang Jian replied, "Confirm."

The Shadow Movement Technique was immediately etched into Wang Jian’s soul, granting him an instinctive grasp of the movement art.

While this didn't mean he had reached full mastery, it allowed Wang Jian to perform the basic forms of the technique with immediate effect.

To achieve perfection, he would either have to practice the technique relentlessly or sacrifice more points for a shortcut.

Wang Jian was momentarily taken aback when he checked the cost for instant mastery of the Shadow Movement Technique.

The price was a staggering 11,000 Destiny Points.

Currently, Wang Jian’s reserves were nowhere near that amount. He had only managed to collect 250 points in total, and 150 had just been spent.

This left Wang Jian with a mere 100 Destiny Points.

He decided to hold onto the remaining balance, keeping it as a safety net for unforeseen emergencies.

Once his preparations were complete, Wang Jian donned a dark cloak to hide his features. His subordinate followed suit, and together they vanished from the mansion.

Their target was the encampment of the Night Dagger Clan.

Upon arriving at the outskirts of the Night Dagger Clan’s territory, Wang Jian observed that the area was heavily patrolled by cultivators.

Wang Jian looked at his companion and ordered, "Stay here."

As he spoke, he handed over two gold coins. He believed in providing fair pay to those taking such significant risks on his behalf.

"The remainder will be yours once I come back," Wang Jian whispered.

The warrior acknowledged the command with a respectful bow and retreated into the shadows of the undergrowth to wait.

Meanwhile, Wang Jian triggered the Shadow Movement Technique, slipping silently into the heart of the Night Dagger Clan’s domain.

He neutralized several sentries along his path, ensuring they were unconscious before they could raise an alarm or reveal his location.

Wang Jian knew his window of opportunity was small before the absence of the guards was noticed.

He moved swiftly to the clan leader's residence and located the primary bedroom.

The clan leader was fast asleep beside his wife, completely oblivious to the fact that an intruder had breached his sanctum.

Worse yet, that intruder was the ruler of the Zhenguan Region himself, Wang Jian.

Suddenly, the Night Dagger Clan leader felt a cold, sharp edge pressing against his throat. His eyes flew open, landing on the man standing over him with a blade.

"Y-You?!" The Clan Head gasped, recognizing Wang Jian instantly.

His gaze then darted to a second blade Wang Jian held, which was positioned precariously over his sleeping wife’s head.

"How about we step outside for a little talk?" Wang Jian asked. While the words sounded like an invitation, his posture made it clear that refusal wasn't an option.

"Very well," the Clan Head stammered.

He was paralyzed with shock at Wang Jian's presence in his private quarters. The realization hit him that Wang Jian could have ended both their lives without any resistance.

The Clan Head felt a wave of terror wash over him as he contemplated how vulnerable he truly was.

'If he hasn't killed me yet, he must want something from me,' the leader reasoned.

In a way, this was a silver lining. Fan Gen, the leader of the Night Dagger Clan, stood up and followed Wang Jian out to negotiate.