Chapter 6 - Protagonist is Shocked!

Jarod Lei, had a goldfinger.

A few years ago, he stumbled upon a mysterious storage ring, an artifact that contained the soul of a Divine Transformation seventh stage master named Ryan Chen. Master Chen had lived 10,000 years ago but had been betrayed and left with only his soul due to ancient grudges.

In a fateful encounter, Jarod promised Master Chen that he would find the rare materials needed to create a new body for him. In exchange, Master Chen imparted his vast knowledge of cultivation techniques and guided Jarod along a path of rapid and formidable growth.

This ancient master's wisdom and teachings enabled Jarod to advance much faster than his peers. His master also helped him in killing Aric.

It was late evening, the last remnants of daylight fading into a murky dusk as Jarod Lei returned to his mother's villa, his mind still buzzing with the intense training session he had just completed.

As he approached the imposing entrance, a sense of foreboding gripped him, an instinctual feeling that something was amiss.

Inside, the atmosphere crackled with tension as Ulsa Lei, normally the epitome of serenity, awaited him with a steely resolve that caught Jarod off guard. Her usually gentle features were now etched with lines of concern and barely contained anger.

"Mother," Jarod started cautiously, sensing the charged atmosphere.

Ulsa's voice, usually soft and soothing, cut through the air like a knife. "Jarod," she began, her tone laced with accusation, "how could you?"

Jarod frowned, confusion knitting his brows. "What do you mean, Mother?" he asked, trying to mask the unease creeping into his voice.

Ulsa's eyes bore into his, betraying a mixture of disappointment and indignation. "I saw what you did, Jarod. You tried to kill him."

Jarod recoiled, shock reverberating through him. "Mother, I don't know what you're talking about," he protested, his voice tinged with disbelief.

"You think I don't know?" Ulsa countered sharply, her words cutting deep. "I've seen the hatred in your eyes, the way you've plotted against him."

Jarod's heart raced. His mother's unwavering support for Aric, his sworn enemy, was a blow he hadn't expected. "Mother, you're mistaken," he insisted, his voice betraying a hint of desperation. "Aric is manipulating you."

Ulsa shook her head, her expression hardening. "No, Jarod. You're the one who's blinded by hate."

Silence hung heavy between them, thick with unspoken accusations and shattered trust.

Jarod struggled to comprehend the rift that had suddenly opened between him and his mother, their relationship strained to breaking point by Aric's influence and Ulsa's unexpected allegiance.

Meanwhile, Aric was in room and he suddenly heard some notifications.

[Ding! Host has created a rift between the relationship of Jarod and his mother. Rewarding the host with +500 Villain Halo, + 5000 Points ]

[Ding! Host has affected the mentality of Jarod. Rewarding the host with +200 Villain Halo, + 2000 Points ]

On the other hand, his master became suspicious about Aric. He told Jarod that Aric is no simple as he faked his own death and even he was not able to detect it.

It only means that either he has some powerful artifacts with him or someone stronger is protecting him. This further increased the fear in Jarod

[Ding! Host has affected the mentality of Jarod and made him fear you. Rewarding the host with +500 Villain Halo, + 5000 Points ]

"Good work, Jarod. Keep showering me with luck. System put everything in my cultivation."

Suddenly, his cultivation increased from Found Establishment Second Stage to Core Formation First Stage. Aric was super happy as this made him more stronger than Jarod. But he knew that Jarod might have some Goldfinger, so he has to be cautious.

After a tense and uneasy dinner, Jarod silently watched as his mother slipped away into the night, her movements purposeful yet shrouded in mystery.

Ignoring the voice of reason urging caution, Jarod made a fateful decision to follow her, driven by a need to uncover the truth behind her inexplicable loyalty to Aric.

With each step, his resolve hardened. The moonlit paths led him inexorably to Aric's villa, where Ulsa disappeared behind closed doors—the same room where their violent encounter had supposedly ended Aric's life.

Anger and betrayal surged within Jarod like a raging storm. His hands clenched into fists, nails digging into his palms as he wrestled with conflicting emotions.

His mother's betrayal cut deep, fueling a fire of resentment toward Aric, who not only survived but now wielded a dangerous influence over Ulsa.

[Ding! Congratulations holy for successfully angering the protagonist, Jarod Lei. Rewarding with +500 Villain Halo and +5000 Villain Points. ]

[ The Ultimate Villain System ]

[ Name - Aric Lei (Ethan)]

[ Age - 20 ]

[ Cultivation Level - Core Formation (1st Stage) ]

[ Strength - 27 ]

[ Agility - 22 ]

[ Intelligence - 16 ]

[ Charm - 15 ]

[ Physique - None ]

[ Bloodline - None ]

[Cultivation Techniques - Iron Body Technique ]

[ Skills - Absolute Mind Control (Grand Master), Tengzhi Fusion Fist (Beginner) ]

[ Villain Halo - 3200 ]

[ Villain Points - 5000 ]