After all, in Yi Lingfan’s view, if it weren’t for those two troublesome women, his mother would have long become Weir Luo’s legitimate and rightful wife. With Weir Luo’s status and wealth, his mother wouldn’t have been abandoned by her family, left unacknowledged as their daughter, forced into a wretched place, and ultimately met such a tragic fate. The original host wouldn’t have died so miserably either.
So, since he had taken over the original host’s body and identity, it was only natural to seek justice for both the original host and his mother. For example, the wealth and status of those two women—Yuan Qianqian and Qu Yun—would make excellent compensation.
Truth be told, Yi Lingfan was simply envious and jealous of Yuan Qianqian and Qu Yun’s status, wealth, and power, and was looking for an excuse to seize them for himself. Otherwise, upon closer reflection, it was clear that the so-called “crimes” Yi Lingfan arbitrarily pinned on Yuan Qianqian and Qu Yun were completely unfounded.
Yuan Qianqian was the first to appear by Weir Luo’s side, and Qu Yun was the first to establish a relationship with him. It was only later, due to Weir Luo’s fickleness and spinelessness, that Qu Yun kicked him to the curb. As for Yuan Qianqian, though she never completely gave up on Weir Luo, a thorn had lodged itself in her heart.
Yet despite that thorn, Yuan Qianqian had gone above and beyond for Weir Luo, providing financial support, effort, and connections to help him establish himself.
One could say that without Yuan Qianqian’s help, Weir Luo would have remained an ordinary nobody at the bottom of society, with neither the energy nor the wealth to philander—let alone get involved with Yi Lingfan’s mother.
Had Weir Luo lacked status, wealth, or power, Yi Lingfan’s mother wouldn’t have given him the time of day. She might have even aborted the child the moment she learned she was pregnant, rather than keeping a burden that would hinder her pursuit of a wealthy husband.
Even Weir Luo’s mother’s abandonment by her family was her own doing. Had she not refused to endure hardship with her impoverished relatives and instead taken what little remained of the family’s money and left, she wouldn’t have been cast aside and disowned.
As for the original Yi Lingfan’s death, it was due to his mother’s negligence and irresponsibility, as well as the indifference of those around them. What did Yuan Qianqian and Qu Yun have to do with it?
Frankly, those two owed Weir Luo and Yi Lingfan nothing. Yuan Qianqian, in particular, had been responsible toward Yi Lingfan. Without her efforts and support, how could Yi Lingfan have settled on the Imperial Planet and secured such a good job? Impossible!
If Yi Lingfan had truly possessed the perseverance and ability, his previous life wouldn’t have been so wretched.
A blazing fire ignited in Yi Lingfan’s eyes—the fire of ambition.
Having suffered so much humiliation and hardship in his past life, his transmigration into this era could only mean one thing: he was the protagonist of this world. Thus, he deserved to live better than anyone else, standing atop the world’s summit! Anyone who stood in his way, anyone more outstanding or superior, was destined to be crushed as a mere antagonist—like that ever-present thorn in his side, Xiang Qimiao!
Though Yi Lingfan was a staunchly heterosexual man who preferred women, he was actually a Guide. He wasn’t entirely satisfied with this attribute, as he always believed he should have been an outstanding Sentinel. But as a Guide, he enjoyed considerable leniency in daily life, with favorable treatment and social advantages, so he didn’t dwell on it too much.
After all, it wasn’t uncommon or unacceptable for Guides to pair with other Guides these days. In Yi Lingfan’s view, even as a Guide, he could simply find a woman to settle down with in the future. No big deal.
What truly mattered was that eyesore, Xiang Qimiao!
Also a Guide, Xiang Qimiao was handsome, brilliant, and had completed several remarkable missions with dazzling results, developing highly valuable and useful programs. In every aspect, he outshone Yi Lingfan.
With his good looks, prestigious background, exceptional abilities, and pleasant personality, Xiang Qimiao made Yi Lingfan seem like a feeble firefly trying to compete with the sun and moon—so fragile he could be crushed in an instant. Xiang Qimiao probably didn’t even spare him a second glance.
Naturally, the jealous and petty Yi Lingfan despised Xiang Qimiao. Upon learning of Xiang Qimiao’s mother-son relationship with Qu Yun, Yi Lingfan’s (one-sided) rage toward him skyrocketed, and he schemed endlessly to eliminate him—though he never succeeded. Still, having lived in this world for years under Yuan Qianqian’s influence, Yi Lingfan wasn’t as foolish or reckless as before.
So, when he learned that Fei Hai envied Xiang Qimiao and that Xiang Qimiao was heading to a magnetic storm zone to collect data, a plan formed in his mind.
Yi Lingfan stayed in the shadows, subtly manipulating and “guiding” Fei Hai while having Weir Luo lie in wait. Sure enough, Xiang Qimiao went missing, his fate unknown. At that moment, Yi Lingfan’s joy was nearly impossible to contain.
In Yi Lingfan’s opinion, fragile and useless Guides had no business venturing into magnetic storm zones to collect data. Such trivial tasks should be left to subordinates. Elite and noble researcher-Guides like them only needed to wait for the data to be delivered before conducting experiments and research. Why risk their lives? Xiang Qimiao’s fate was the perfect warning.
But before Yi Lingfan could revel in his victory for long, Xiang Qimiao returned safe and sound, ready to resume work. Enraged, Yi Lingfan smashed several objects.
Fortunately, modern technology ensured durability, and as a lazy Guide with modest combat abilities, Yi Lingfan didn’t cause too much damage. Still, it did nothing to quell the fury burning inside him.
Yi Lingfan glared at Weir Luo on the screen. “Weir Luo, don’t act so high and mighty. You call me a useless waste, but what are you? Just a spineless coward whose entire existence is controlled by a woman!”
“Yi Lingfan! Say that again if you dare!” Weir Luo snapped.
Deep down, Weir Luo knew his limitations. Without Yuan Qianqian’s covert support and resources, he would have long turned to dust, lost in the vastness of space. Even now, losing her aid would leave him with nothing.
But knowing and admitting were two different things. Proud and arrogant, Weir Luo couldn’t tolerate hearing it from others—it was his sore spot, guaranteed to provoke fury.
Yi Lingfan, however, wasn’t afraid of him. Theirs was a partnership of convenience, and neither held power over the other.
Weir Luo had long grown tired of being at a woman’s mercy and dreamed of breaking free—preferably by taking a hefty chunk of Yuan Qianqian’s wealth (the bigger, the better). For that, he needed a reliable partner. Bound together by shared interests and secrets, Yi Lingfan was the perfect candidate.
On paper, Weir Luo and Yi Lingfan were father and son, but in reality, they were allies united by ambition and mutual benefit. Their partnership was unique—each held damning evidence against the other, ensuring that no matter how fiercely they clashed, their alliance remained unshaken.
Even now, as they hurled insults and wished for each other’s demise, they knew they had no choice but to continue cooperating once tempers cooled.
Yi Lingfan took a deep breath and spoke slowly, “Weir Luo, how are things on your end?”
Weir Luo rolled his eyes. “Relax. If I can’t touch the Xiang family, do you think I can’t handle some little girl? But Yi Lingfan, your taste is terrible. What’s so special about her? Is she even worth the effort?” After all, settling for her now would limit future opportunities to seduce more influential men and women.
Yi Lingfan sneered. “That’s why you’re a shortsighted, useless waste.”
Furious, Weir Luo ended the call—but he’d still do what was necessary. They were in this together, like grasshoppers tied to the same string.
Yi Lingfan hung up with a cold smile. He had his reasons.
Shana was his next target.
The daughter of a corporate magnate from a neighboring empire, Shana was sexy, stunning, and came from a wealthy family—exactly what Yi Lingfan wanted.
In secret, Yi Lingfan and Weir Luo had been conducting unethical experiments and deals behind Yuan Qianqian’s back. Knowing he could never surpass Xiang Qimiao in legitimate research, Yi Lingfan had turned to darker methods, performing cruel and inhumane experiments.
In his mind, as the world’s protagonist, those who died in his experiments were simply unlucky. But it was also their fortune to contribute to his work—a blessing, really.
Experiments, however, were expensive. Relying solely on Yi Lingfan and Weir Luo’s funds was unsustainable, especially since Weir Luo had to avoid Yuan Qianqian’s notice, and both men spent lavishly. Their resources were running thin.
As a high-earner on the Imperial Planet, Yi Lingfan lived in a shared apartment, claiming he sent money back to his impoverished home planet where his younger siblings and ailing parents lived. In truth, the funds went to his clandestine laboratory.
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