Extraordinary Comprehension: I Establish an Immortal Villain Family

Chapter 91: Ning Changyu's Ruthless Means

"Third Young Master, what do you think of my wife?"

Ning Changyu stared intently at Chen Zhixing and repeated the question.

Chen Zhixing was momentarily taken aback, glancing at Ning Changyu with some surprise.

What kind of bizarre tactic was this?

He couldn't quite make sense of it.

He had seen many beauty traps used to win people over, but using one’s own wife as bait? That was a first.

"Miss Xu is certainly not bad," Chen Zhixing said nonchalantly, glancing at Xu Qingzhou.

While Xu Qingzhou's beauty couldn't be considered peerless, she had a flawless, jade-like complexion with skin as smooth as cream, making her a striking and heroic beauty.

What was most notable, likely due to years of martial practice, was her excellent physique. Her legs were long and well-proportioned, her figure tall and graceful, her neck slender and fair. The red, fitted outfit she wore accentuated her curves perfectly.

If Ruan Nanzhu was like a refined, obedient horse, then Xu Qingzhou had more wildness, like a spirited, untamable steed.

"As long as she's good," Ning Changyu thought coldly. He wasn't afraid of Chen Zhixing being greedy; he was more worried about him being indifferent. That would make it much harder for him to get closer.

"Third Young Master, to be frank, others see me marrying into the Xu family as a stroke of immense fortune, thinking that I’ll rise quickly. But the bitterness behind it, outsiders can’t begin to understand."

"Since I married into the Xu family, from the matriarch to the servants, none of them have ever truly acknowledged me."

"In terms of status, I'm the lowest in the entire family," Ning Changyu said with a bitter laugh.

"Ning Changyu! Ever since you married into the Xu family, can you honestly say we’ve ever mistreated you? Your food, clothing, and shelter are all provided by us!"

Upon hearing his words, Xu Qingzhou suddenly stood up, her beautiful eyes filled with anger. Her face, without any makeup, had turned cold as frost.

"How can you even say that with a clear conscience?!"

Previously, because of her guilt over fleeing an arranged marriage three years ago, Xu Qingzhou had always harbored a sense of guilt toward Ning Changyu.

Even though Ning Changyu had inappropriately insisted on following her to the Chen family of Ziwei, she had argued in his favor.

She had even told him plainly that as long as his cultivation surpassed hers, she would wholeheartedly accept him as her husband.

In truth, she didn’t even need Ning Changyu to surpass her; if he simply showed ambition, she would gradually accept him.

She had said those words mostly to inspire him.

But!

Since arriving at the Chen family, Ning Changyu had changed completely! It was bad enough that he kept losing composure, but now he had even voiced his grievances toward the Xu family!

This made Xu Qingzhou’s last bit of guilt and affection toward Ning Changyu vanish entirely.

"Interesting," Chen Zhixing said with a faint smile.

This was the typical problem with many destined protagonists, especially those from the underdog genre.

Whenever they faced unfair treatment, they always blamed the heavens and others for their misfortune, never reflecting on themselves.

But had they ever considered why others should treat them well?

Take Ning Changyu, for example. Did the Xu family really look down on him? If they had, they wouldn’t have agreed to the marriage in the first place, let alone support him for three years.

"Ning Changyu, if you want others to respect you, you can't just talk; you need strength. There's no such thing as unconditional kindness in this world. If you present yourself as useless, how can anyone respect you?"

Chen Zhixing raised his teacup, took a slow sip, and smiled lightly.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qingzhou’s eyes flashed with surprise as she looked at Chen Zhixing in astonishment.

"I didn’t expect Third Young Master to have such insight," Xu Qingzhou said, her lips slightly pursed, her eyes showing a hint of admiration.

This Third Young Master of the Chen family of Ziwei, whether in terms of cultivation or understanding of life, seemed to align quite well with her views!

"Mud?" Ning Changyu’s expression darkened as he heard this.

Him, Ning Changyu, a dignified Heavenly Lord, being compared to mud?

Taking a deep breath, Ning Changyu suppressed the rage bubbling within him, forcing a smile. "What the Third Young Master says is true; I was too narrow-minded."

After a pause, Ning Changyu shook his head with a wry smile. "What I’ve said wasn’t to blame the Xu family for treating me poorly, but rather..."

Ning Changyu’s eyes welled with sadness as he spoke mournfully, "It’s because I feel I’m not worthy of Qingzhou!"

"Just now, I watched Qingzhou and Third Young Master drinking and chatting, as if you were old friends. In that brief moment, I saw a smile on her face that I had never seen before."

Clang!

Ning Changyu downed his drink in one gulp, appearing even more intoxicated. "I can’t help but wonder if perhaps Qingzhou and I aren’t a good match. She deserves someone better."

With that, Ning Changyu turned to Chen Zhixing, filled with sorrow. "Third Young Master is young and promising, a perfect match for Qingzhou. I’m willing to give her up, just to stay by your side and learn the supreme Dao of the Chen family, so that one day I may match even a fraction of your abilities, and witness Qingzhou’s happiness."

Slap!

Xu Qingzhou delivered a sharp slap to Ning Changyu’s face.

"How dare you treat me like this! What right do you have to make decisions for me?!" Xu Qingzhou’s face flushed with both shame and fury as she glared at Ning Changyu.

"Third Young Master, I... I must excuse myself!"

The next moment, Xu Qingzhou could barely look at Chen Zhixing, her embarrassment making her wish she could disappear into the ground.

Her husband, offering her up in front of someone else!

Even with her strong and resilient nature, Xu Qingzhou couldn’t help but feel humiliated to the extreme.

After speaking, her face flushed red as she hurriedly left.

Chen Zhixing narrowed his eyes, watching the eager expression on Ning Changyu’s face.

This guy...

He really was willing to go to any lengths to kill him.

What a ruthless man!

"Ning Changyu, you really are someone who doesn’t bother with the small things," Chen Zhixing said with a smirk.

"As long as Qingzhou can be happy, and as long as I can cultivate and grow stronger, what’s this small sacrifice worth?" Ning Changyu replied, his tone righteous but tinged with sadness.

Chen Zhixing chuckled softly. He had initially planned to refuse, but an idea came to him.

This could work. He had been looking for a reason to keep Ning Changyu close, preventing him from escaping.

Ning Changyu’s offer actually saved him some trouble.

"I don’t have any objections, but as for Miss Qingzhou..." Chen Zhixing trailed off deliberately.

‘He’s hooked! As I suspected, Chen Zhixing’s weakness is women!’

Ning Changyu’s heart leaped with joy, and he quickly said, "Don’t worry, Third Young Master. I’ll take care of it! Just wait for my good news!"

With that, Ning Changyu hurriedly left.

Watching him go, the smile on Chen Zhixing’s face slowly faded, replaced by contempt.

"If Ning Changyu had developed steadily, I really wouldn’t have had any way to deal with him. But blinded by greed, he’s chosen the wrong path and lost the heart of a true warrior."

Chen Zhixing’s lips curled into a sneer.

"I’ll take my time and destroy you, step by step." Chen Zhixing sipped his tea from a black-gold dragon-patterned cup, his face now emotionless.