Surviving In This Filthy World As A Novel Villain

Alex’s gaze swept across the estate’s vast courtyard. The Wells family mansion was undeniably impressive, grand architecture, elegant landscaping, but beneath the surface, something felt off.

His sharp eyes lingered on the trees, the placement of the water features, the structure of the main house. He exhaled softly, then turned to Edwin, his tone casual yet deliberate.

"Mr. Edwin, your estate’s fortune flow… it’s not right."

Edwin’s brows furrowed slightly. "What do you mean?"

"This layout isn’t just affecting your family’s prosperity," Alex continued, his voice steady. "It’s influencing the very life force of this place, your health, your luck, even the simplest things." He gestured toward the surrounding greenery.

"Tell me, have you noticed that the trees here struggle to grow as well as those outside the estate?"

A murmur spread through the gathered family members.

Edwin’s expression darkened. "Now that you mention it… our gardeners have always complained that the plants in our estate are difficult to maintain."

Alex nodded as if that was expected. "And the wind, does it ever truly flow through this estate? Or does it feel like the air here is always a little stagnant, a little too still?"

A woman in the back gasped. "That’s true! The breeze hardly reaches the inner courtyard!"

"And what about the animals?" Alex pressed. "Have your pets been… unwell? Lacking energy? Or worse, failing to survive for long?"

His words sent another wave of murmurs through the crowd.

"My son has had three puppies in the past two years," a middle-aged man admitted. "Each one just… passed away, no matter how well we took care of them. I thought it was just bad luck."

"My daughter’s plants never last," another chimed in. "She tries so hard, but no matter what, they wilt in weeks."

"And my grandson," an elderly woman spoke up, her voice tight with worry. "He’s always sick. Constant colds, fevers that come out of nowhere."

A heavy silence settled over them as realization dawned. Alex didn’t say anything. He let the weight of his words sink in.

Unlike the younger generation, the older members of the Wells family weren’t just shocked, they were disturbed.

Edwin clenched his fists, his expression unreadable. For years, he had suffered from mysterious ailments, exhaustion, aches that no doctor could explain. And he wasn’t alone. Several of the family’s elders had battled similar health issues.

Most had chalked it up to age.

But now…

"You’re saying all of this is because of the estate’s design?" Edwin’s voice was low, filled with a rare uncertainty.

Alex gave a small, knowing smile. "I’m saying that your estate has been built in a way that disrupts the natural balance of fortune. Wealth might flow in, but it doesn’t circulate. Instead, it stagnates, suffocating everything else, your family’s well-being, your luck, even your lifespan."

Edwin inhaled sharply. If what Alex was saying was true… then this wasn’t just about wealth or prestige..

"What can be done?" Edwin asked, his voice unusually firm. "How do we fix this?"

Alex tilted his head slightly, pretending to hesitate. "Fixing it isn’t impossible… but it won’t be simple. And I wouldn’t want to undermine the previous consultant who advised you on this layout." He gave a nonchalant shrug. "Wouldn’t want to tarnish another expert’s reputation."

"Forget about them!" Edwin suddenly stepped forward, gripping Alex’s wrist. His calm demeanor had cracked, replaced by urgency. "If you know how to correct this, then help us. The future of the Wells family depends on it."

"That’s right, Alex! You must help our Wells family! If you do, we’ll never forget this favor!"

It wasn’t just Edwin. Several other elders of the Wells family stepped forward, their expressions filled with urgency and sincerity.

Seeing this, Alex didn’t hesitate any longer. He let out a small chuckle, then nodded. "Since you all trust me so much, I suppose I’ll take on the burden of giving you some guidance."

"Excellent! That’s exactly what we hoped to hear!" Edwin beamed. "Alex, rest assured—if you help us turn things around, the Wells family will be forever in your debt!"

Without wasting another second, Alex turned to a group of Wells family guards. His tone was sharp and commanding.

"Grab some shovels and other tools. We have work to do." The guards hesitated for only a moment before Edwin clapped his hands together. "What are you all standing around for? Do as he says! Now!"

He wasn’t taking any chances. He even called upon a few of the younger family members to join in.

In no time, a group of thirty to forty guards and over a dozen young members had gathered, standing at attention behind Alex, waiting for instructions.

Alex’s sharp gaze swept over the estate once more. Then, he started issuing commands.

"You there, tear down the front entrance and raise the door height by ten centimeters. Dig thirty centimeters down on both sides of the threshold and bury two high-quality wealth-attracting stones."

"The pond near the entrance, expand it. Divert fresh mountain spring water into it to improve the flow of fortune."

"The back of the estate needs a secondary gate to balance the circulation of energy, get started on that immediately."

"Move in two stone guardian lion statues and place them here. They’ll reinforce the protection of the estate."

"And this entrance here—seal it off. It’s leaking energy, weakening your family’s overall fortune."

Orders poured out one after another, precise and confident. The Wells family members didn’t dare question anything. They moved fast.

Tools clanged. Stone was lifted and placed. Earth was dug up and shifted.

For hours, the estate underwent drastic transformation.

Edwin, as the head of the family, wasn’t a complete novice when it came to fortune techniques. As he observed the changes, his admiration for Alex only deepened.

Compared to the so-called expert who had originally designed the estate’s layout, Alex’s methods were entirely different.

Even Edwin himself felt the difference. The air seemed lighter. His own breathing felt… easier.

There really was a change.

"Move faster!" Edwin barked at the workers. "Do exactly as Alex says! No hesitation!"

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