Chapter 134

Chapter 134: A Complete Embarrassment

The moment Zhou Nan approached, a familiar system notification rang in Qin Xian’s ears:

[Villain System Activated. Sixth Phase Main Quest Unlocked.].

[Quest: Neutralize the Threat of Zhou Nan. Reward: 200 Villain Points.].

Another Child of Destiny?

Even Qin Xian was momentarily stunned.

What was going on today?

This Divine Revelation Auction had produced not one, not two, but three Children of Destiny in a row!

As he looked at Zhou Nan’s ingratiating smile, Qin Xian couldn’t help but feel amused.

It was as if a pillow had been delivered to him the moment he felt drowsy. Most Children of Destiny—like Ye Xuan and Lin Feng—actively avoided Qin Xian, treating him as if he were a plague. Even Xu Cheng had tried to flee.

But Zhou Nan? Zhou Nan had willingly walked up to him. With a wide smile, Zhou Nan eagerly extended his hands to shake Qin Xian’s. As their hands met, Zhou Nan’s face lit up with excitement.

“It’s such an honor to meet you, Young Master Qin. I’ve admired you for so long!” Zhou Nan exclaimed.

The instant their hands touched, Zhou Nan’s heart surged with exhilaration. It had begun. The Copying Process was underway!

If he could just maintain physical contact for a few more seconds, he would be able to replicate Qin Xian’s talents and abilities, transforming himself into a prodigy on par with Qin Xian. His future would be limitless!

However, just as Zhou Nan’s excitement reached its peak, Qin Xian pulled his hand back, a faint smile on his lips.

“So, you’re the son of Chairman Zhou,” Qin Xian remarked calmly.

The rumors about Zhou Nan being an illegitimate child of Zhou Xingkong, Chairman of the Imperial Security Council, had reached Qin Xian long ago.

Zhou Xingkong was a significant figure in the Empire, overseeing provincial security councils and wielding immense power. His status ranked within the top ten of the Empire’s elite.

In addition to his authority, Zhou Xingkong was rumored to be on the cusp of becoming the Empire’s sixth legendary powerhouse. His cautious and meticulous nature had even earned Qin Ming’s acknowledgment.

It was surprising, then, that Zhou Xingkong’s illegitimate child would turn out to be a Child of Destiny.

Meanwhile, Zhou Nan felt a wave of frustration.

So close! Just ten more seconds, and he would have succeeded in copying Qin Xian’s abilities.

But Qin Xian wasn’t some average noble heir.

Unlike others Zhou Nan could badger into prolonged handshakes, Qin Xian exuded an aura that discouraged such antics. Zhou Nan consoled himself internally.

At least this was a step in the right direction. At least he hadn’t angered Qin Xian—right?

Zhou Nan’s appearance didn’t go unnoticed.

Among those watching was Zhou Zhiqing, Zhou Nan’s half-sister and a prominent figure in the Imperial Capital’s social circles.

She had initially intended to approach Qin Xian herself, as her status as the Zhou family’s eldest legitimate daughter gave her enough standing to exchange pleasantries with someone of Qin Xian’s stature.

But before she could act, Zhou Nan beat her to it.

In an instant, Zhou Zhiqing’s expression darkened, her face clouded with disdain.

What was Zhou Nan doing?

The Zhou family had endured enough gossip over the recent acknowledgment of Zhou Nan as an illegitimate child. For Zhou Zhiqing, his very existence was a source of shame.

Having such a brother—especially one with an air of mediocrity that screamed “outsider”—was humiliating.

And now, Zhou Nan was brazenly ingratiating himself with Qin Xian?

Furious, Zhou Zhiqing stepped forward and pointed at Zhou Nan, “Zhou Nan! What do you think you’re doing? Get out of here this instant! You’re a disgrace!”

Zhou Nan felt a surge of anger as his sister berated him publicly. From the moment he had returned to the Zhou family, Zhou Zhiqing had treated him with disdain. Her snide remarks at home were one thing, but to humiliate him in front of so many people was intolerable.

He clenched his fists, glaring at Zhou Zhiqing.

“Zhou Zhiqing,” he retorted coldly, “I am still your brother!”

Hearing this, Zhou Zhiqing’s lips curled into a sneer. “I don’t have a brother like you. Don’t forget your place, Zhou Nan!”

The siblings’ quarrel became the center of attention, and the crowd began murmuring.

“This auction just keeps delivering one show after another,” someone remarked with a smirk.

“Quite the spectacle,” another agreed.

Zhou Zhiqing quickly realized the crowd’s reactions but felt no regret. To her, this was all Zhou Nan’s fault.

What right did an illegitimate child like him have to approach Qin Xian? If Qin Xian assumed that Zhou Nan represented the Zhou family, the embarrassment would be unbearable.

As he watched the heated exchange between Zhou Nan and Zhou Zhiqing, Qin Xian’s expression remained inscrutable, though his thoughts were already spinning.

It seemed the Zhou family’s legitimate heirs viewed Zhou Nan with thinly veiled hostility.

A smile slowly spread across Qin Xian’s face.

Although Zhou Nan was merely an illegitimate child, his acknowledgment by the Zhou family technically made him a legitimate heir. Killing him outright in such a public setting would undoubtedly offend the Zhou family.

While the Zhou family wasn’t on par with the Qin family, openly humiliating them would still cause unnecessary trouble.

But not every problem required brute force to resolve.

Qin Xian could see that the animosity between Zhou Nan and his siblings hadn’t reached the point of true conflict yet.

But what would happen if that changed? For now, Qin Xian said nothing, his smile growing just a touch colder.