The faint glow of early dawn brushed across Luo Qingchuan’s face.

He blinked awake drowsily, only to find the person beside him had slipped away at some unknown hour—leaving behind a trace of delicate fragrance nestled in the quilt.

The sweet, soft warmth cradled in his arms was gone. Instinctively, a faint pang of loss stirred within him.

But as consciousness sharpened and he felt the hollow ache in his limbs, his soul seemed to plunge straight into hell.

Last night, Su Yingsnow nearly drained him dry!

That heartbroken-looking beauty had clung to him with vengeful fervor.

What a messed-up world! Was the female lead really this domineering?

Please… just give the villain a chance to turn over a new leaf!

“I really did want to be a good person…”

Luo Qingchuan rose listlessly, shuffled to the bathroom in a daze, and splashed water on his face.

Back on the bed, sighing at life’s cruelty, he spotted a WeChat notification.

A cute anime-style white cat avatar—pupils soft pink like cherry blossoms.

[My Goddess Su Yingsnow]: Little Chuan Chuan, I’ll take my medicine myself. No need to worry.

[Su Yingsnow]: Also… I didn’t shower today. Carrying your traces with me, I’ll attend class properly.

[Su Yingsnow]: Oh—and you seemed to enjoy yourself quite a bit past midnight. Was I too forward…? Don’t think I’m easy. I only let myself be like that because I know your love is real.

“Little Chuan Chuan”? What nonsense! I’m not “little”! You literally said last night I was *big*—so big you were whimpering and begging for mercy!

…Wait. Was this really the time to dwell on that?

Luo Qingchuan sat in silence for a long moment, then slowly dressed himself, loneliness clinging to his bones.

It was done. The die was cast.

One of the heroines—the future sword immortal Su Yingsnow—had already been snatched away by me…

“Wait—WHAT!?”

His pupils snapped tight. A realization struck like lightning.

“Su Yingsnow turned against Zuo Tian last night? Which means… *my* bond with her is pure love!?”

What did Zuo Tian even see her as? A sister? A friend?

Like a blind spot suddenly exposed.

“Why obsess over a future that hasn’t happened? It’s all just possibility…”

A faint curve touched Luo Qingchuan’s lips. “I’m no blond villain. Damn it—I’m still the champion of pure love! Even if fate pits me against the chosen one… I’ll own this villain role!”

Su Yingsnow was such a wonderful girl. Since she chose me, giving up everything—I won’t let her down.

But…

Luo Qingchuan frowned. “First, I need power.”

In this era of spiritual resurgence, weakness meant death—even without provoking the protagonist.

And that bastard Zuo Tian? Surface-level slacker, secretly obsessed with every girl around him.

In private, he trained like a madman. Mid-to-late game? Ruthless.

Like students who groan “I failed!” after exams—then ace the test and blind everyone.

Yet in love? Indecisive. Hesitant. Playing endless emotional tug-of-war, keeping all girls dangling.

Short version: You confess—I listen. You lean in—I don’t push away. You ask for answers? Sorry, none.

Deep down, Zuo Tian believed those girls were already his. That they’d never refuse him.

Result? He lost main heroine Su Yingsnow right out the gate.

He miscalculated one thing.

He vastly overestimated *that author’s* kindness.

A villain.

A blond villain.

A weak, despicable rich kid—destined to be casually slaughtered by Zuo Tian later.

Yet this guy used underhanded tricks to steal *all* the girls!

Honestly… this plot, this villain—disgusting!

“Pah! So gross!” Luo Qingchuan murmured with a faint smile. “But not anymore. I call this the ‘Pure Love Rehabilitation Project.’”

He buttoned his white shirt slowly, washed his face, celebrating rebirth.

“Sure, I’m a minor villain—weak, existing just to annoy readers. But now? I can change everything.”

“If I can build a happy life with the heroines… without getting *sharked* by destined protagonist Zuo Tian…”

“Isn’t that the definition of a pure love story?!”

A breath of relief escaped him. Even his pale, weary face seemed to glow with quiet resolve.

“…As long as I win them over—body and soul. No dirty tricks this time.”

He ran fingers through his brilliant blond hair. “Gotta dye this back someday.”

Just as hope brightened his future—

*Stumble.*

A cold, emotionless little girl’s voice echoed in his skull:

[System Alert: Host’s defiance of heavenly fate detected. Fate Defiance System activated.]

[Fear not. This system will forge you into an invincible villain—with a chance to slay the protagonist!]

[Commit misdeeds → earn Fate Defiance Points → claim rewards.]

[DING! Host has… *ahem*… legitimately won the heart of a destined maiden not meant for you. Heavenly fate defied! S-rank reward unlocked: Scripture of Calamitous Chaos!]

A dazzling black hole swirled deep within his right eye—hypnotic, profound.

…Minutes later.

Luo Qingchuan stood speechless by the window of the Falling Immortal Hotel’s couple suite, staring at the bustling city below.

“I knew it.”

“Invincible villain… so you *really* won’t let me be good?”

“Daily quest: Steal a kid’s lollipop? Seriously?”

[Fate Defiance System: Host, recall—Evil Deeds Come Easy. Simple sins reveal true baseness. Today’s task? Thoughtful. Perfect for you.]

“Get lost,” he grumbled. “Can’t we have standards? Skipping out on a Shaxian Snack Shop bill beats stealing candy!”

*BOOM!*

Another thunderclap shook his mind.

Silvery-white holy light ignited in his left eye.

A gentle little girl’s voice followed:

[System Alert: Host’s desire for redemption detected. Sage System activated.]

[Even a thoroughly rotten villain like you seeks reform—truly, “lay down the butcher’s knife, become Buddha.” The Heavenly Dao grants you a path… and power to save all beings.]

[Do good → earn Sage Points → unlock gifts, divine artifacts.]

[Confirmed: Host won Su Yingsnow’s heart through pure means. Reward: Robe of Righteous Qi.]

Before he could process it—

[Fate Defiance System: Don’t trust her! She’ll trick you into “sacrifice,” “fighting for the weak”—remember: *If man serves not himself, heaven and earth destroy him!*]

[Sage System: Nonsense! *Man’s nature is good.* Your soul is pure! Repent, ascend, be revered by millions! Never become a villain cursed for eternity!]

[Prove it—ascend!]

[Hmph. Ascend I shall!]

An antique white scholar’s robe draped over him—*whoosh!*—he shot upward, hovering near the ceiling.

Face pale, then flushed with rage:

“STOP! Can’t you two quit arguing in my head?! Sage or villain—*my* choice!”

[...]

[...]

[Fate Defiance System: Do good? Points deducted. No rewards. No lottery. Think carefully.]

[Sage System: Hehe. Same. *Do not neglect small kindnesses; do not commit small evils.* Your soul shines—save the world! Why become a hated villain?!]

[Fate Defiance System: Grand prize—take it or leave it!]

[Sage System: Goodness—choose it or not!]

Pfft…

Luo Qingchuan finally landed, utterly drained. He roared:

“ENOUGH! Can’t I have BOTH?! Be my wings! Yin and yang birth the world—why must you… *why the rush to fry each other?!*”