The Villain Intelligence-Lowering System

Jun Xingjian was the leader of the demonic sect. During the final battle between the righteous and demonic factions, he was ambushed and died with bitter regret.

By an unexpected twist, he was reborn three hundred years in the past. At this point, his nemesis from his previous life was still a lowly Foundation Establishment cultivator, none of the world's spiritual treasures had found their masters, and Jun Xingjian's soul had already reached the peak of cultivation. He also knew everything that was going to happen.

Jun Xingjian thought he had this in the bag.

Relying on his knowledge of rare treasures and secret realms, he vowed to get ahead of everyone else and change the ending. But whenever he got close to his nemesis, his stats would go:

[Your IQ -8]

[Your IQ -5]

[Your IQ -12]

Jun Xingjian finally started taking seriously the name of the System bound to him: the Villain IQ-Reduction System.

As a villain with dreams, ambition, and style, Jun Xingjian believed he couldn't give up just because of a little IQ reduction.

So, given that everyone who opposes the protagonist is a villain, all villains are guaranteed to lose IQ when they approach the protagonist, and they can't steal the world's fortune without approaching him, how can he accomplish his villainous ambitions?

Jun Xingjian swept out his sleeve: Then I'll raise the protagonist to become a villain!

Also known as: "On the Wrong Way to Use a Golden Finger" and "The Villains: There's a Traitor Among Us"

Content warning: The bottom is reborn, and the top will recover his memories of his previous life.

Coming soon: Gu Dan's "Working 996 in the Imperial Harem"

[Preview]

Ji Yu transmigrates to ancient times by accident and, through a twist of fate, becomes a tiny worker under the crown prince.

The fight for the throne is full of open and hidden attacks; factions in the harem are deeply entrenched; the court is a turbulent web of intrigue...

Ji Yu smacks his palm with his fist: This is exciting!

With a racing heart, he begins his happy life working 996 for the royal family.

In the Eastern Palace, Ji Yu works hard and never complains, earning an undercover guard's salary while doing a pageboy's job, until he helps his boss ascend the throne.

After his boss becomes emperor, Ji Yu diligently changes into women's clothes and earns an undercover guard's salary while doing a 007 job, until he gets the chaotic harem in order.

Once the harem is settled, he continues by faking his death, taking the civil service exams, and becoming the top third-place graduate, then heads into the imperial court to help his boss balance the factions.

After all that excitement, Ji Yu starts to burn out.

At last, he decides to resign.

Ji Yu: Since I've been so dedicated, can you settle the salaries I've earned over the years from my side jobs as an eunuch, imperial consort, and court official?

The emperor thinks it over and issues an imperial decree the next day:

[By the Mandate of Heaven, the emperor decrees: Ji is virtuous, kind, clever, and wise. He is hereby named empress, to be an example to all under Heaven. So decreed.]

Ji Yu: ???

Ji Yu: Fine, you don't have to pay me, but now you've turned my employment contract into a deed of servitude?! I quit!

Little skit:

Everyone knows that Consort De is His Majesty's beloved, gentle and virtuous, but sadly she died young, leaving the emperor pining for her to the point of obsession.

Yet the new top third-place graduate is refined, handsome, and charming, and looks almost exactly like the consort. After earning the emperor's favor, his career soars.

Perhaps thanks to His Majesty's affection, the top third-place graduate devotes himself to the realm, bringing good governance.

The bond between ruler and subject becomes a celebrated story.

Later, after achieving success, Lord Ji decides to resign and return to his hometown.

But to everyone's shock, the emperor issues an edict forcing him to become empress!

The undercover guards stare in stunned silence: Chief, as expected of you! You found a whole new way to get a raise!

The imperial consorts take turns consoling him: Lord Ji, please don't do anything rash. His Majesty, he, he just misses Consort De too much...

The officials stammer: Lord Ji, His Majesty may be confused, but the court... the court can't do without you! Could you just put up with it?

Ji Yu: I want to retire! QAQ

Emperor (grabbing the person trying to run away): Become my empress. From now on, I'll work for you.

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Theme: Don't give up when times get tough. A bright future is waiting for you.