Villain: I Possess The Dragon Yang Dao Physique, All Saintesses Turns Into Villainesses-Chapter 174

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Gu Jingyun was both furious and shocked.

“You!”

The youngest daughter of the Emperor of Tai’an was originally intended to marry one of his descendants. Since Li Xuan and the girl didn’t get along, that matter had been set aside.

However, who could have expected that Li Xuan would strike while the iron was hot and suggest marrying her to Lin Qi’an instead?

The motive was clear—securing Lin Qi’an as a son-in-law to strengthen the future of the Tianlang Immortal Dynasty.

Everyone knew that Lin Qi’an’s potential was limitless. Having him as a son-in-law would already solidify their standing, with the powerful Tianjian City as a pillar of support. The future would be nothing short of secure.

Lin Weixuan nodded and said, “I have no objections. Once Qi’an comes out, we can consult his opinion.”

“Agreed!”

The moment this decision was made, messengers quickly relayed the news to Zhao Qingmeng and Zhao Yunji.

“Really? That’s wonderful!” Zhao Qingmeng exclaimed in joy.

“Father is truly wise!” She was ecstatic. If this marriage were finalized, she would undoubtedly become the legitimate wife. There would be no need to worry about other women vying for his affection.

“No way!” Zhao Yunji firmly objected.

“Why not? Lin Qi’an and I are in love. What’s your issue, Sister?” Zhao Qingmeng retorted.

“I said no, and that’s final!” Zhao Yunji’s expression grew tense. Gritting her teeth, she added, “This matter shouldn’t be rushed. It requires careful consideration!”

“Ah? Sister, you’re no longer Lin Qi’an’s fiancée. Even if there’s planning to be done, it has nothing to do with you, right?”

“I’m thinking about your lifelong happiness, can’t I?”

“Hah, as if!”

Meanwhile, Su Xueni received the news as well, her brows furrowing tightly.

“I was clearly the first to arrive—how could someone else get ahead of me?”

Zi Lianyou chimed in, “I was here before her too! What gives?”

Ran Yuwei added indignantly, “Exactly! Even I was earlier than her. The princess shouldn’t get to cut in line!”

Though they were merely maids, their opinions were strong. Despite their statuses being worlds apart from the princess, Lin Qi’an treated them all equally well, showing no favoritism based on rank.

This gave them hope—they still stood a chance to vie for his affection. They resolved to bring up the matter as soon as Lin Qi’an came out.

“Look! The Young Master is here!”

At the center of the lake, Lin Qi’an’s figure finally emerged into view. Simultaneously, a thunderous cheer erupted from the lakeshore.

“Congratulations to the Young Master for taking first place in the Dao Pilgrimage!”

“First in all three rounds! With the Young Master, our Canglan Dao Domain is truly blessed!”

The flood of flattery and congratulatory remarks was overwhelming.

When Lin Qi’an landed on the shore, a swarm of people surrounded him.

“The Tianxuan Sect presents this. Purple Lingzhi to celebrate the Young Master’s victory!”

[TL: Lingzhi is like a type of spiritual fungus/mushroom.].

“The Sect Master of the Cangmang Palace offers this jade treasure in honor of the occasion!”

“I am the Saintess of the Youzhu Holy Land, here to present a song for the Young Master…”

The enthusiasm was overwhelming.

Lin Qi’an struggled to cope with the fervent attention. What was most absurd was that every single person coming forward to congratulate him was a stunning beauty.

At the very least, they were the most beautiful women of their sects, with icy skin, jade-like bones, and delicate figures.

Knowing that Lin Qi’an was fond of beauty, none who lacked extraordinary looks dared approach.

The crowd of beautiful women surrounding him nearly suffocated Lin Qi’an, making him feel as though he were drowning in a sea of fervent waves.

After witnessing Lin Qi’an’s dazzling display, who wouldn’t want to associate with him?

If the Young Master took notice of them, their sects could rise to prominence overnight. Even the Emperor of Tai’an shamelessly extended an olive branch, so what was there to lose for these smaller sects?

Fortunately, the sword guards of Tianjian City stepped in to assist Lin Qi’an, helping him fend off the relentless well-wishers.

The only ones allowed near him now were his closest confidantes.

Dressed in black-and-white Daoist robes, Lin Liuli approached first, hitting Lin Qi’an’s chest lightly with her whisk.

“Ow! Everyone else came to congratulate me. Why are you hitting me, Sister?”

“Hmph! Seeing you so lively, it seems you’re fine. Never do something so reckless again, or I won’t let you off!”

“Alright, alright, you’re the boss!”

“You still dare talk back? You’re asking for it!”

Lin Hongyu, his younger sister, also approached, expressing her admiration, “Brother, from now on, Sister and I will follow your lead. You must protect us, alright?”

“Little girl, who said I’m following him?” Lin Liuli retorted, pinching her younger sister’s soft, bouncy cheeks.

Their playful banter was lively and cheerful.

Next, a petite princess in a frost-colored gown arrived, “Lin Qi’an, I have great news!”

“What is it?”

“My father just announced that he’s marrying me to you. Once the grand ceremony is over, we can get married!”

Zhao Qingmeng clung to Lin Qi’an’s arm, claiming the spot by his side with a radiant smile that could enchant anyone.

“So soon?”

“Your Highness, this matter shouldn’t be taken lightly…” Su Xueni bit her lip and said, “Marriage is a major life event. Please reconsider!”

“What do you mean? A maid wants to compete with this princess for a man? Know your place and don’t overstep your bounds!” Zhao Qingmeng snapped.

“Your Highness, you exaggerate,” Su Xueni replied with a calm smile. “I’m only thinking of your dignity. Besides, being so intimate with the Young Master in public may not be entirely appropriate.”

Lin Qi’an: …

This girl, Su Xueni, sure knows how to launch an attack!

Encouraged by Su Xueni’s boldness, the other maids joined in, voicing their own criticisms of Zhao Qingmeng’s behavior. Even the renowned scholars Mo Shuiqiu and Lu Miaoyin couldn’t resist chiming in.

They quoted classical texts to support their argument, asserting that holding a wedding immediately after the grand ceremony was ill-advised. Their reasoning was sound and convincing.

Zhao Qingmeng was ready to verbally duel with the crowd, but Zhao Yunji quickly covered her sister’s mouth and dragged her away. Zhao Qingmeng could only flail her delicate arms in protest as she was pulled back.

Lin Qi’an couldn’t help but sigh. He had just survived a fierce battle, and now he was thrown into an emotional battlefield.

Meanwhile, the male cultivators from various sects were watching with near-crippling envy.

Lin Qi’an was surrounded by some of the most beautiful fairies and saintesses of the Canglan Dao Domain, their radiance forming a veritable sea of blossoms around him.

Each of these women was the dream of countless male cultivators, yet here they were, vying for Lin Qi’an’s attention. What kind of unfairness was this?

The jealousy was palpable, especially from Li Xuan. Watching his “former fiancée” bicker with other women over Lin Qi’an left him grinding his teeth in frustration.

But he knew the truth—without significant progress in his cultivation, he was no match for Lin Qi’an. Defeated, Li Xuan could only seethe in silence.

After the commotion died down, an elder formally announced, “Congratulations to Lin Qi’an, Crown Prince of Beiyang, for winning the Dao Pilgrimage Championship once again!”

The crowd erupted into cheers.

“Three rounds, all first place! The Young Master is truly a once-in-a-millennium genius!”

“That final battle was breathtaking. My heart is still racing!”

“And the way he completely humiliated those Tianhai Dao Domain cultivators was so satisfying!”

“Right? They tried to gang up on him and got annihilated instead. Serves them right!”

“Their grand entrance was all for nothing. What a disgrace.”

The ridicule from the crowd was relentless, like slaps landing squarely on the Tianhai Dao Domain representatives.

When they first arrived in Tai’an City, they were full of swagger, intent on making a statement by crushing the prodigies of the Canglan Dao Domain. Yet, they hadn’t won a single round.

“Let’s go!” one of them muttered through gritted teeth.

With Lin Qi’an basking in glory, they didn’t dare to retort. One by one, the cultivators of the Tianhai Dao Domain left the grand lake in defeat.

The next stage was the final reward: access to a forbidden zone. It was said that two centuries ago, an ancient coffin had been unearthed in the Tai’an Imperial City. The coffin served as an entryway to a forbidden area.

Due to the restrictive barriers within, only a limited number of participants could enter, and the preceding competitions had determined who would receive this rare opportunity.

Rumor had it that the forbidden zone held unimaginable treasures and fortuitous encounters, the kind that could change one’s destiny.

In a few days, they would meet again.

In the end, the marriage Zhao Qingmeng hoped for wasn’t realized. The reason? It faced unanimous opposition from Lin Qi’an’s confidantes.

Most importantly, even Lin Qi’an’s elder sister, Lin Liuli, objected.

“What’s your problem?” Zhao Qingmeng fumed. “You’re a Daoist priestess; your brother isn’t!”

“He’s still too young! There’s no rush for a marriage,” Lin Liuli replied firmly.

“Hah, Lin Qi’an isn’t ‘too young’ at all!” Zhao Qingmeng rolled her eyes dramatically. “You don’t know anything, so stop pretending you do!”

In her heart, Zhao Qingmeng resolves that once she restores herself to her peak, she would suppress all these so-called “vixens” and claim her rightful place by Lin Qi’an’s side.