Jiang Lin's face was a canvas of question marks as he stared at the system interface in his mind.
Make members of the opposite sex unconsciously fall in love with me?
Are you kidding me?
In a power-fantasy novel, could those female leads actually fall for me?
Dream on!
So… it's just maxing out a useless stat like charm?
[Ding! The system has not detected any additional abilities in this physique!]
Uh…
Lousy system, are you messing with me?
This is what you call an Ancient Forbidden Evil Physique?
The one and only in all realms?
The legendary Peerless Allure Body!?
Not a single skill or supernatural power?
Not even forced hypnosis? How about time pause, love charm—anything at all!
[Host, this physique is indeed the «Peerless Allure Body,» ranked first among the Four Great Evil Physiques of the realms. In history, it appeared only once before being obliterated by the Heavenly Dao!]
[The fact that you have drawn this physique at random has already triggered the most terrifying heavenly tribulation across all realms!]
Jiang Lin paused and glanced outside—clear skies stretched as far as the eye could see.
You think I'm that easy to fool?
[This physique was originally formed in the home realm of the system's developers. That realm has already been destroyed by the heavenly tribulation, and all the developers have perished!]
"What? Something this good actually happened?"
After a brief moment of shock, Jiang Lin regained his composure.
He didn't believe a single word the system said.
"If that's the case, why does this physique still exist? Shouldn't it have been destroyed in the heavenly tribulation?"
[Because the system operates through data-stream transmission, this physique was digitized, evading the detection of the Heavenly Dao!]
"Oh, so it turns out your technology was so flawed that data got lost, huh?"
"No wonder all that's left is a charm stat…"
[Ding! The physique's data is complete and accurate, with no loss whatsoever. In fact, while passing through the central database, it autonomously copied all the data stored in the main system!]
[Logically speaking, this physique now contains all the rewards from across the realms stored in the central database…]
"So, what you're saying is, this physique totally screwed you over?"
[Correct. This physique is extremely dangerous. It is recommended that the host destroy it immediately!]
Heh, yeah, right… As if I'd believe a word you say…
Jiang Lin rolled his eyes, no longer willing to argue with the system.
Just didn't want to give me a decent starting point, huh?
Making up so many excuses… I'm already used to the antics of this low-tier system…
"Fine, whatever. I'm done arguing with you. Just don't shortchange me on the daily survival rewards and the villain's interception perks!"
[Rest assured, while the developers and their realm have been completely annihilated, the final rewards and daily mission rewards have been preserved in digitized form. You only need to complete the designated tasks to obtain them!]
[Reminder: This realm is a top-tier world. Although its overall power is restricted by rules, the protagonist Xiao Dong's luck is overwhelmingly formidable. The survival index for villains is extremely low. It is recommended that the host abandon the villain identity to increase the chances of survival!]
A cold smirk tugged at Jiang Lin's lips. "Is that even possible?"
"There's only one path for me—to become the greatest villain!"
"Kill the protagonist, overthrow the Heavenly Dao!"
...
"No, Master! You can't die!"
"Silly child, my soul is already severely wounded. I won't last more than seven days."
"No, I will find the Nirvana Pill!"
"Silly child, that's a top-tier immortal pill—it's been lost to time!"
By the bedside, a stunning young girl wept, tears streaming down her face, her expression filled with despair.
[Ding! Heavenly Dao Fate Triggered: Fated Partner—Jiang Lin!]
"Who? Who's speaking?"
Zhang Wanmeng abruptly stood up, looking around in alarm.
The beautiful woman on the bed coughed weakly. "No one was speaking…"
"Hmm… Maybe I'm hearing things…"
[Ding! This system is derived from the Heavenly Dao and represents a destined opportunity. Only the host can hear its voice!]
[Ding! Favorability interface unlocked. Increasing the favorability of your fated partner, Jiang Lin, will grant corresponding rewards! (Favorability milestones: 10, 100, 500, 1000… The higher the favorability, the better the rewards.)]
The mechanical voice rang out again.
It wasn't an illusion?
Only I can hear it?
Could this truly be a destined opportunity from the Heavenly Dao?
That bully Jiang Lin… is actually my fated partner?
I have to please him to gain favorability?
Never!
But… if I refuse, would it anger the Heavenly Dao?
[Ding! This opportunity fully respects the host's free will. Apart from the confidentiality clause (disclosing any information about this system to outsiders will result in immediate soul annihilation), there are no negative penalties!]
[Ding! The host may choose to abandon this opportunity at any time, and any rewards obtained beforehand will not be revoked!]
[Hint: Reach a favorability of 10,000 to obtain the immortal pill «Nirvana Pill»!]
[Current Favorability: Pending assessment (Assessment test available!)]
The reward is actually the Nirvana Pill!!??
"I accept!"
Zhang Wanmeng looked at her master, lying on the bed with fading breath, and made her decision without hesitation.
Master, I will save you!
So what if I have to marry Jiang Lin?
[Ding! The Heavenly Dao Fate System has been successfully activated!]
[Assessment begins!]
[Do you truly understand the him you think you know...]
That scoundrel—do I even need to understand him?
His mind is filled with nothing but lust and corruption, forcing the innocent into disgrace!
I truly don't understand why someone like him would be my fated partner...
[Question 1: Who does Jiang Lin care about the most?]
[A. Himself]
[B. Zhang Wanmeng (Host)]
[C. Jiang Zhiyi (His Adopted Sister)]
[D. The Common People]
Zhang Wanmeng froze for a moment.
Was this even a question?
An easy giveaway!
Someone like Jiang Lin—what else would he care about?
In his eyes, it must be only himself!
"I choose A!"
[Ding! Incorrect answer. Please proceed to the next question!]
Zhang Wanmeng was momentarily stunned.
That scoundrel's top concern wasn't himself?
Could it be me...? How is that possible?
He's pursued me for years, but it's only because he covets my beauty!
Could it be the common people...?
Is he some kind of virtuous sage with the world at heart?
Impossible!
Even if the sun rose from the west, that couldn't be true!
Then the only possibility left is Jiang Zhiyi, the adopted sister who raised him!
Is he... a filial person?
[Question 2: What does Jiang Lin love to do the most in his daily life?]
[A. Indulge in vices, bully men and women]
[B. Travel and enjoy nature, listen to music and drink tea]
[C. Cultivate diligently, improve his strength]
[D. Help others, save the common people]
Seeing the options, Zhang Wanmeng didn't hesitate. "A!"
This one can't be wrong!
His daily life is exactly that—indulging in vices, bullying men and women!
The people of the capital have suffered long because of Jiang Lin!
As for the other options—no way!
He's hardly ever left the capital—how could he love traveling and enjoying nature?
Cultivate diligently?
Don't make me laugh!
Even though he'd just reached adulthood, he was already a Nascent Soul cultivator.
But that was entirely thanks to his Emperor-grade bloodline and his adopted sister's mastery of alchemy, okay!
Can that really be called diligent cultivation?
As for option D, it's even less applicable to him...
[Ding! Incorrect answer. Please proceed to the next question!]
Zhang Wanmeng began to panic.
It can't be wrong!?
He's clearly exactly like that.
A sense of unease started to spread within her...
[Question 3: What is Jiang Lin's dream?]
[A. A harem of three thousand beauties, reveling night after night]
[B. A simple home, seclusion in a peach blossom paradise, staying forever with those he cares about]
[C. Reach the pinnacle of the world, attain eternal life]
[D. Universal harmony, where the common people live in peace and prosperity]
"A?"
Zhang Wanmeng answered uncertainly.
She was starting to doubt herself now...
[Ding! Three incorrect answers. This assessment has ended!]
[Favorability: 0]
[Rating: Rock Bottom (Favorability reward aptitude is of the lowest grade!)]