TRANSMIGRATED INTO CHAOS
Eighteen-year-old Ye Mo had just been kissed—by a truck, quite literally—when he found himself transmigrated into the cultivation novel he had been reading before stepping out for his evening takeout.
He had always complained about the unfairness of life. "The villain is an idiot. What's so fun about picking fights? If I had his luck, I'd spend my days lying around, enjoying my family's wealth… and ignoring all the nonsense."
The villain he referred to met a gruesome death at the hands of the MC. To Ye Mo, it felt as if the author—and perhaps the heavens themselves—were biased beyond reason. Even when the protagonist made mistakes, fate would cover for them under the glow of a heroic halo.
"What a clique… ridiculous. Fairy heroines, magical powers, ancestral blessings… I'd still find my own beauties without all that nonsense. Only in stories do people act this stupid."
As if heaven had taken offense, the universe sent a truck to correct his attitude.
The light went out. And when he opened his eyes again, everything had changed.
"Did I just… replace the villain in the novel I was reading—Gu Qingxuan?" The surge of unfamiliar memories slammed into his mind, helping him piece together the situation.
He was lying in a luxurious room nothing like the blue planet he knew—heavy wooden furniture, a massive ornate bed, and an atmosphere that reeked of generational wealth. Beside him stood a maid, watching him with confusion and a trace of fear.
The original Gu Qingxuan had been a jerk. Even his maid was beautiful, yet he ignored her completely, obsessed with Lin Xingyu—who wanted nothing to do with him.
"Don't worry," he muttered quietly, his voice steady. "Since I'm in your body now, I'll live your life properly—and maybe fix your reputation while I'm at it." His gaze fell on the maid again, calm and unreadable. "…What a fool you were."
Ding! System Alert!
A cold notification appeared in his mind.
Because the host has expressed a desire to live better, the system has issued a new quest:
Help the Gu Clan's arranged marriage with the Ye Clan proceed smoothly.
Reward: Chaotic Immortal Body.
(Chaotic Immortal Body: An immortal-grade constitution capable of naturally absorbing heaven and earth essence—a body that cultivates itself.)
His expression did not change, but a faint ripple stirred within him.
A system. That would certainly make things easier.
He felt a quiet certainty settle in his chest. With this, he could navigate the world efficiently, secure power, and maintain his freedom—all while keeping his composed demeanor. Even excitement couldn't disturb his calm; it only added a subtle charm to his cold aura.
Ye Mo—now Gu Qingxuan in this world—twitching the corner of his mouth, whispered, "Only an idiot would rush into this… Arranged marriage? That's just walking into trouble."
In his past life, he had loved freedom, avoided ambition, and escaped responsibility whenever he could. Chasing heroines meant losing peace—and becoming a stepping stone before the protagonist even appeared. Yet the clan-arranged marriage, crucial to his survival, couldn't be ignored.
Ding! Since the host hesitated, the system has made the choice on his behalf.
Mission Accepted:
The Lin Clan will arrive tomorrow to finalize an alliance marriage agreed upon by the ancestors. As the villain, your approval is vital to ensure the marriage proceeds smoothly.
"So tomorrow is when the plot officially begins… I guess I can't escape being cannon fodder."
The heroine would arrive tomorrow to stay within the clan. The Lin family, currently entangled in conflict with an ancient family, desperately needed support. Without that desperation, they would never consider marrying their genius daughter into a clan whose young master was labeled "trash."
Wait… this isn't bad.
If he simply stayed quiet and followed the script, the mission would count as complete.
Perfect.
Even someone as lazy as he had been understood one thing: true freedom only came with power. And power was the highest priority in this world.
"Qiqi." His calm voice drifted toward the maid. Her real name was Lan Yueqi. Rumor said his mother had found the girl somewhere and brought her back to serve him. Yet thanks to his knowledge of the original story, Gu Qingxuan knew she had a hidden identity and had been discovered near a mystic realm. The Gu Clan kept the truth secret because they possessed a world-ranked artifact. How his mother entered that realm… was another tale entirely.
What a pity. The original fool had wasted every opportunity.
"What does Young Master require?" Qiqi asked softly, still trembling. Something about him felt different today—less arrogant, less impulsive. He seemed distant yet strangely composed.
Is he thinking about the Lin young mistress? He doesn't look pleased… I shouldn't ask.
"I want you to go to the family medicine hall," Gu Qingxuan said, voice smooth, calm, and unreadable. "Have them give you Yuyin Wan. Take my jade token."
Qiqi accepted the token with both hands. She hesitated, lips trembling, but didn't dare voice her confusion.
Why would Young Master want a Yin Pill?
Is it… a gift for the Lin young mistress?
She lowered her head. "Yes, Young Master."
And quietly left.