I Truly Am The Villian - Chapter 2591

Chapter 2591: Chapter 2590: Jiang Bin, Assassination?

It is precisely because Jiang Shoutian is still quite young that his position as Clan Leader will last for a very long time.

When he chose the Young Clan Leader, he hoped to place his unambitious son, Jiang Rui, in this position.

After all, this way, there was no need for much precaution.

While his other sons were deep in thought and scheming.

In ancient times, if someone remained the Crown Prince for decades, they might go mad and usurp the throne.

If any other son became Young Clan Leader, they would definitely eye the position of Clan Leader eagerly.

This would inevitably lead to many troubles.

This is why Jiang Shoutian insisted on making Jiang Rui the Young Clan Leader.

Because this son lacked ambition, making him easy to control.

Of course, the only downside was that his lack of ambition also meant a lack of ability.

The future position of Xuntian Clan’s Clan Leader definitely couldn’t be entrusted to this son.

That would spell the end of the entire clan.

Jiang Shoutian was certainly not so unaware of this fact.

However, for now, Jiang Rui was undoubtedly the best candidate for the position of Young Clan Leader.

……

After leaving the main hall,

Xu Zimei walked outside, where the Black Mountain Old Demon was already waiting for him.

The two went to their dwelling in advance, checked its location, then came to escort Xu Zimei.

This ensured that Xu Zimei would not know his place of residence, preventing any exposure of flaws.

“Young Clan Leader, what do we do next?” Black Mountain Old Demon asked in a low voice.

Xu Zimei pondered for a moment.

Then said, “Over the next few days, you should investigate the map of Xuntian Mansion first. Since you are my servants, it should be convenient and no one will trouble you.”

“Once the investigation is clear, we will study it further.”

Hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Black Mountain Old Demon quickly nodded.

Returning to the residence,

The place where Jiang Rui lived was indeed quite nice.

It was considered one of the Blessed Lands of Cave Heaven.

After all, he was the nominal Young Clan Leader of Xuntian Clan, so it shouldn’t be too shabby.

The place Jiang Rui resided in was not just a courtyard or a few rooms.

It was a vast complex.

At least a hundred rooms, with nearly ten thousand servants and maidservants.

The complex was equivalent to a sect gate of a small power.

Inside, there were various places for cultivation, alchemy, and even a library.

It was clear that the facilities were complete and exquisite.

As long as you could think of it, it was all arranged perfectly inside.

After walking through a shaded path and passing through dozens of quiet corridors, Xu Zimei returned to his original room.

He didn’t care much about the conveniences and troubles that came with this identity.

As long as he could find the secret of Xuntian Clan’s collection of the Innate Bead.

He had a hunch that the Old Lady might be one of the breakthroughs.

In the following days, Xu Zimei stayed indoors.

Initially, he wanted to find someone who could translate ancient texts to translate the Reincarnation Scripture in his hand.

But on second thought, with the many eyes in Xuntian Mansion,

It’s better to keep things low-key.

It might be more reassuring to find someone from outside.

So, one morning, Xu Zimei left his room, intending to leave Xuntian Mansion to visit the Ancient Library.

In fact, he had hidden well these days.

No one had noticed anything unusual about him.

When Xu Zimei walked out of his residential complex and was about to leave, someone suddenly stopped him halfway.

“Big brother, it really has been a long time!”

The person who stopped him was a young man full of elegance.

This young man wore white clothes, with long hair, a tall stature, and a face that was as beautiful as jade.

He had a three-foot Green Peak sword hanging at his waist.

Blocking Xu Zimei’s way, his smile carried a hint of coldness.

After these few days of understanding Xuntian Mansion, Xu Zimei couldn’t be sure about the details.

But he had a general understanding.

The original body had two younger brothers and one younger sister.

These three were the most fiercely competitive for the Young Clan Leader position.

The young man in white before him was his third brother, named Jiang Bin.

He possessed remarkable talent, reportedly making a name for himself at Sky View Corner.

This was achieved through his own strength, not by relying on Xuntian Clan’s influence.

The relationship between Jiang Rui and his brothers was not good.

Mainly because of the strife for the Young Clan Leader’s position.

They seldom interacted, but now Jiang Bin took the initiative to speak.

Xu Zimei replied symbolically, “We haven’t seen each other for a while; I heard you’ve been out training.”

“I just returned and came to visit big brother,” Jiang Bin said with a smile.

“I heard your Young Clan Leader position was revoked by father?”

Upon hearing this, Xu Zimei knew he was probing for information.

After the incident with Zhou Di Clan, some formalities were necessary.

Although Jiang Shoutian hadn’t announced it officially, previous words had leaked out.

Which resulted in many rumors.

But they didn’t dare to directly question Jiang Shoutian, so they turned to Jiang Rui for answers.

Seeing Jiang Bin’s questioning look,

Xu Zimei chuckled lightly.

“That’s not true, second brother is overthinking.”

“If second brother doesn’t believe me, you can ask father yourself.”

Jiang Bin’s gaze deepened slightly.

He sneered coldly.

“Big brother, I have some news you might be interested in.”

“I heard the Qinglian Clan Saintess you insulted was engaged.”

“After the incident, her fiancé disappeared as well. I’d advise you not to leave the clan for now.”

“To avoid any accidents, taking away any chance for us to salvage.”

“Second brother is better off minding his own affairs,” Xu Zimei said lightly.

“If you really enjoy worrying about others, when I become Clan Leader, I’ll make you the manager of Xuntian Mansion, how about that?”

“You…” Jiang Bin was somewhat angry.

When did his big brother become so sharp-tongued?

He snorted coldly, saying, “Let’s see how things go at the birthday banquet.”

Clearly, Xu Zimei was betting everything on the Old Lady’s birthday banquet, and the others weren’t lacking in ambition either.

Not to mention the Qinglian Clan Saintess’ betrothal.

Whoever married her might secure the Young Clan Leader, or even the future Clan Leader position.

……

After separating from Jiang Bin, Xu Zimei headed to the Ancient Library.

However, before leaving, an old man was waiting at the door for Xu Zimei.

He called himself the Sky Poison Demon, an enshrined protector of Xuntian Mansion.

Knowing Xu Zimei was going out, he specially tagged along as a protector.

Though this wasn’t usual before, it seemed Xuntian Mansion feared revenge from the Qinglian Clan Saintess’s fiancé.

So they arranged for this protector.

Xu Zimei was glad for the ease, as he wouldn’t have to act himself if anything happened.

He eyed the direction of the Ancient Library.

As he proceeded, he did not attempt to conceal his whereabouts.

With his face, likely no one at Sky View Corner wouldn’t recognize him.

……

Amidst the bustling streets,

Several figures blended into the crowd.