
How to Survive as a Villain
穿越成反派要如何活命 (Chuanyue Cheng Fanpai Yao Ruhe Huoming)
Yi Yi Yi Yi
A CEO wakes up as the tyrant emperor of a third-rate novel, the one the hero eventually kills.
- Format
- novel
- Status
- completed
- Volumes
- 3 in English
Synopsis
Xiao Yu'an knows the plot: the emperor imprisons and torments the righteous Yan Heqing and dies horribly for it. He decides to be kind instead. The story still marches toward war and betrayal, and his good intentions keep being misread. Three volumes, complete.
Good to know
- The series is complete, so you can read it straight through.
- Also adapted: Manhua.
Where to read
Tropes
Where to read FAQ
Is How to Survive as a Villain completed?
Yes. The English edition is completed.
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