Chronicles of the Eccentric Antagonist

Chapter 1(2):Young Master Jiang's swordsmanship today is also quite exquisite 

Shi Dai had been bedridden at home for several days. Today, she could finally walk around. She originally intended to go to the Exorcism Bureau to look for clues, but when she passed by this mansion, she heard a scream.

As she pushed open the gate and entered, a fierce ghostly aura rushed towards her, engulfing her in a maze, leading to the present scene before her--

It turned out, that scream was just a beguiling lure.

As the memories ended, Shi Dai silently lowered her head, glancing at the talisman in her hand.

She did inherit the memories of the original soul, but unfortunately, the time was too short, and the memories had not fully merged yet. Right now, it was like looking at the moon reflected in water, hazy and indistinct.

As a result, she was at best a novice in demon hunting and exorcism, unable to deal with the ghosts filling the mansion.

Another muffled thunder sounded in her ears, causing the fox in her arms to shiver, "Jiang Baiyan may come later. You... be careful."

Jiang Baiyan.

As it pronounced this name, only it knew the overwhelming fear that arose within itself.

It was one in a billionth fragment of the Heavenly Law, its memories fragmented, unaware of the causes and consequences of the impending catastrophe.

But A'Li remembered one thing clearly. On that day, under the oppressive clouds, as demonic forces swept through like locusts, everyone scattered and fled, except Jiang Baiyan who stood amidst the eerie atmosphere, his white clothes stained with blood and a smile donning his face.

He had a striking appearance, with long lashes accentuating a pair of peach blossom eyes. His face was half shrouded in darkness; half resembling a Bodhisattva with gentle gaze, and half like a fierce demon with a venomous snake's tongue flickering.

Jiang Baiyan was anything but the calm and gentle exterior he portrayed. He was a complete and utterly cold-hearted lunatic.

He must be connected to the catastrophe that would overturn the world.

Thinking of this, the fox scratched its ears again.

Such critical information... yet it couldn't even utter a word of it to Shi Dai.

Every time it wanted to speak up and remind her with a few words, the feeling of being watched by the Celestial Principles made it tremble like being struck by lightning.

Jiang Baiyan had gone to the south to hunt demons. Shi Dai hadn't met him since she arrived in this world.

Ali decided to help her with some psychological preparation, "Jiang Baiyan's background is unclear. Forced to serve as a substitute puppet for evil practitioners for several years, he has never been treated as a human. Over time, his way of dealing with people is definitely abnormal. You should be cautious when interacting with him."

Surviving in silence, or dying in silence; Jiang Baiyan was obviously the kind of person who had descended into madness due to psychological issues.

"I understand."

Shi Dai pondered seriously. "Environmental factors are one of the main causes of psychological disorders. If he suffered trauma in his early years, there's a high probability of leaving psychological scars,"

Yes, that's exactly right.

Truly worthy of being a future pillar of the nation, your insight is so thorough!

A'Li felt immense joy in its heart, barely managing to applaud her mentally. It listened to Shi Dai continue:

"Jiang Baiyan may have slight avoidant personality disorder and depressive tendencies. When interacting with him, we should try to be friendly and boost his confidence."

After getting admitted to the police academy, Shi Dal read a few popular science books on psychology.

Given Jiang Balyan's experiences, he could either grow up into a great villain with distorted morals and a desire for revenge, or he could just become withdrawn and sensitive.

According to the <Records of Mortals, Jiang Baiyan belonged to the latter category.

He had never done anything wrong, subduing countless evils for the Exorcism Bureau. He was always gentle and smiling, no matter who he faced.

He was just a bit reclusive and didn't like to talk to people.

Ali: ...?

That's your conclusion?

When it came down to it, Shi Dai analyzed with such seriousness, and yet she got it completely wrong.

The white fox opened its mouth halfway, wanting to reveal the truth, but the lightning currents from the Celestial Principles made it convulse.

However, Shi Dai couldn't be blamed. In the half-volume of the <Records of Mortals> provided by A'LI, Jiang Baiyan had never shown any evil intentions from the depths of his heart. He was always gentle and courteous, truly embodying the demeanor of a gentleman.

Bound by the laws of the worlds, Ali couldn't reveal more.

Facing an uncertain future, Ali closed its eyes.

One person and one fox muttered quietly, when suddenly, a flash of white light streaked across the window.

The mournful cry of a demon pierced the quiet night, and a sword qi shattered the window lattice into pieces. The north wind greeted Shi Dal's face, lifting her jet-black hair.

She looked up and saw a young man holding a sword outside the window.

He had a graceful figure and slender frame, and the long sword in his hand gleamed like the new moon as it pierced through a demon's heart, splattering blood.

There was a thunderous roar. Unknown if it was the lightning or the flash of the sword, it illuminated

the peach blossom eyes of the figure outside.

A face with captivating features, now filled with killing intent due to the stains of blood.

Meeting Shi Dai's gaze, the young man's lips curved slightly, a lazy smile playing at his lips with an imperceptible hint of mockery, "Young Miss Shi."

jiang Baiyan.

In an instant, A'Li remembered the fear once dominated by those eyes. It trembled uncontrollably. every fiber of its being, limbs, senses, blood, all howling--

Run, run, run fast!

Shi Dai indeed ran..

The trembling fox, held in her arms, watched as Shi Dai ran towards Jiang Baiyan, her mouth flashing a smile at the antagonist destined to cause the world's destruction, "Young Master Jiang!"

Oh, right, in Shi Dai's perception, Jiang Baiyan was just a poor little soul who suffered humiliation, was self-deprecating, and timid.

Ali wanted to cry even more.

With a nervous turn of its pupils, the little white fox timidly looked at the blood-stained long sword in Jiang Balyan's hand.

Sharp, chilling, with gleaming cold light.

With Jiang Baiyan's strength, he could easily cut through Shi Dai's delicate skin with just a slight raise of his hand.

Yet Shi Dai, without hesitation, raised her head and smiled brightly at him, "Long time no see, Young Master jiang. Your swordsmanship today is also quite exquisite."

Ali, who was extremely worried about Shi Dai being pierced through the heart with a sword: This is no time for compliments!

References

1. In traditional Chinese folklore and mythology, a "corpse driver" refers to someone who is tasked with managing or controlling the dead, often depicted as leading or escorting spirits or corpses to their final resting places.