Leap Forward Comics: Watch How I Become a Villainess

Chapter 62 The Tyrannical God

After settling Lu He in, Liu Xiao didn't dare leave. He stood respectfully at the door, cautiously glancing up occasionally.

Lu He had just obtained all of Liu Xiao's information from the system. This man had taken many lives, bullied the villagers, and was quite brutal. Lu He carefully examined him, thinking that he could perhaps entrust him with any dirty work later.

“Raise your head,” Lu He said slowly.

Liu Xiao raised his head tremblingly and cupped his hands: "Please give your orders, Immortal."

“No need to call me a deity anymore, didn’t I say to call me Nie…” Lu He’s mind raced, and she quickly changed her words: “Remember my name, An Linqing. If anyone asks, just give them your name.” She was determined to take over the female lead’s identity.

“Yes, Miss An…what are your orders…” Liu Xiao remained respectful.

"Do you want to wield absolute power?" Lu He asked in an extremely seductive voice, casting a hook.

"Holding immense power over the court?" The hook of power will surely tempt any ambitious fish to bite without knowing the consequences. A fire of desire blazed in Liu Xiao's eyes.

"I can help you rise to a position second only to the emperor..." Lu He continued to tempt you with the biggest offer.

Liu Xiao excitedly knelt down and kowtowed: "I am willing! I beg the gods to help me!" This was truly a stroke of good luck. He originally thought he was going to be punished by the gods, but unexpectedly, it was auspicious smoke rising from his ancestral graves, which meant that his Liu family would rise to prominence.

"They've taken the bait," a cold smile flickered across Lu He's lips.

She knew that the officials sent by the imperial court to investigate the corruption case would be secretly arriving in Yongguan, so she revealed this information to Liu Xiao.

"Go and inform Liu Wenxiu to prepare in advance. Five days later, the imperial envoy and his party of three will infiltrate Yongguan County incognito. You may not be here then; you will be accompanying me to Shilin County next door tomorrow." Lu He said, conjuring three portraits that appeared before Liu Xiao. (NPC portraits obtained through the system, of course, are free.)

"Immortal... Miss An, what is this?" Seeing this miraculous scene, Liu Xiao became even more convinced that Lu He was an immortal descended to earth. This ability to conjure objects out of thin air could only be possessed by immortals.

"These are portraits of those three men. Give them to your father," Lu He said. She didn't care about protecting corrupt officials; what she desperately needed were trustworthy right-hand men. Liu Wenxiu and Liu Xiao were the first batch of traitors she wanted to recruit.

Liu Xiao kowtowed solemnly, accepted the three portraits, and prepared to leave.

“Wait,” Lu He called out to him, taking out the jade pendant she had exchanged earlier, “Go to the bank and get me some silver.”

Liu Xiao took the jade pendant, and just to be cautious, asked again, "How much do you need?"

"Withdraw all the cash from the county's banks..." Lu He said casually, but Liu Xiao gasped inwardly, a surge of excitement rising within him. Was this what it meant to be a god? Indeed, for a god, deciding how much money to make was as easy as raising a hand.

"May I ask... do I possess immortal roots? Is it possible for me to..." Liu Xiao couldn't help but ask.

"Hahaha, you can work for the gods in this life first, and when you cross the Bridge of Helplessness, I will come to pick you up, okay?" Deceiving people was Lu He's forte. She knew that the ancients believed in the afterlife and ghosts and gods. Even if they promised you a next life after death, they would sell you this life.

As expected, Liu Xiao left with gratitude, repeatedly promising Lu He that he would serve her like a slave for the rest of his life, and also instructing everyone in the mansion to follow Lu He's lead.

Lu He acted like the master of the house, completely disregarding his own family.

However, Liu Xiao also instructed the servants who had witnessed Lu He's appearance with him today to keep their mouths shut and not reveal the true identity of the deity.

Therefore, all the other servants and maids assumed that she was a young lady whom the young master had abducted.

Lu He lay lazily on the couch, wanting to experience the power and pleasures of ancient times: "Someone come here!"

Two of the young master's personal maids reluctantly entered.

"I'd like some fruit and snacks, go get some," Lu He lazily ordered.

One of the maids rolled her eyes: "Who does she think she is? Acting like she's the mistress of the house?"

Lu He frowned and sized her up for a moment: "What's your name?"

"What do you want to do?" The maid looked at Lu He with disgust. She had seen all kinds of women that her young master had brought back before. Whether they resisted fiercely or fawned willingly, they were all fleeting. She knew her young master very well. Women come and go, but maids remain. She was not afraid of Lu He. In any case, the longest she had lasted before was only ten days before she was played to death.

"I advise you not to take yourself too seriously. Behave yourself now, or we might be willing to help you leave with a whole corpse later." The maid looked at Lu He arrogantly, as if she were looking at a clueless dead man who was unaware of his impending tragic end.

“Hmm,” Lu He simply replied, “I know about Liu Xiao’s affairs.”

"You know? You know that all those girls before..." The maid was stunned, clearly not expecting that this was a secret known only to people within the manor, and how could she, a young lady, know it?

"Your name is Chunyue, right? Oh no, it's a name given by the young master. Your real name is Qiao'er. You were almost sold to a brothel by your father when you were young, but Liu Xiao stopped you and brought you back to the manor, right?" Lu He had just secretly asked the system. This feeling of having cheat codes was simply too awesome.

"You... how do you know?" Chunyue was stunned again. She couldn't understand how this young woman knew her name and past, and why she could face Liu Xiao so calmly.

"I know everything!" Lu He revealed what he considered a devilish smile. Fortunately, An Linqing's face was indeed beautiful, and this smile was truly enchanting.

“Young master has shown me the kindness of giving me a second life…” Chunyue was immediately moved.

“Hey, that’s not right,” Lu He shook his head. This girl has been brainwashed. It doesn’t matter. People who can be brainwashed aren’t smart. They can be brainwashed again. “He only cares about your looks. He’s not here to save you. He wants to possess you. You just came of age. Did Liu Xiao take your virginity that night?”

Chunyue nodded hesitantly.

"So, all this talk of saving her is just for her own enjoyment of her virginity. Don't be grateful to men, understand?" Lu He patiently persuaded Chun Yue. At the same time, she looked at another maid who had been staring in astonishment, her mouth agape, speechless.

“And you, Chunyao, I’ve also divined your background. You’re both unfortunate people. You can’t treat your enemies as your benefactors.” Lu He reached out and took their hands. “Do you think your family is in debt and ruined because of Liu Wenxiu? You’re in your enemy’s house now, do you understand? If it weren’t for his exorbitant taxes, you would be enjoying your parents’ happiness right now.”

As she spoke, she observed the changes in Chun Yue and Chun Yao's expressions.

"You can tell fortunes?" Chunyao realized.

“Of course, otherwise why would Liu Xiao worship me? I’m not an ordinary person, unlike those young ladies you’ve met before. I wasn’t captured, I was invited here.” Lu He said, revealing a proud expression.

As expected, upon hearing this, the two maids immediately abandoned their previous arrogant attitude and became respectful.

"From now on, you'll follow me. I can protect you." Lu He continued to promise, and these two would be chosen as her personal maids.