Chapter 580: Bai Bing Awakens: A Beautiful and Dangerous Woman!
At this moment, Xiao Lin offered to see An'yu off, so that he wouldn't get lost on the complicated suburban roads.
With Zhang Tianen displaying a helpless expression as if his daughter was no longer his own, An'yu drove off with Xiao Lin in the Rolls-Royce. This was the outskirts of Hangzhou, not some wilderness, so everyone knew it was an excuse, but what could he do? His precious daughter had been abducted by a wild man, and Zhang Tianen felt a pang of jealousy.
After the sleek black Rolls-Royce had put some distance between them and the Zhang family residence, gliding silently along the moonlit asphalt, An'yu looked at the young woman beside him, a roguish smile playing on his lips. The interior of the car was a sanctuary of opulent leather and polished wood, the silence broken only by the soft hum of the engine.
"Junior Sister Lin," he began, his voice a low, teasing drawl that seemed to vibrate in the confined space, "are you eloping with me?"
"Who's eloping with you?" Ji Xiaolin retorted, her cheeks flushing a delicate pink. She turned to face him, her expression a carefully constructed mask of hostility. "When did I ever agree to be your girlfriend? I am not your girlfriend, and I haven't agreed to a single thing!"
Before her defiant, tsundere declaration could fully fade into the quiet of the car, a soft whirring sound filled the air. The passenger seat beneath her began to recline smoothly, catching her completely off guard. In the next instant, Shen Anyu had unbuckled his seatbelt and leaned over her, his body eclipsing the pale moonlight filtering through the windshield. His presence was overwhelming, a potent mix of expensive cologne and sheer masculine energy that flooded her senses.
"Wait, wait, what are you doing? An'yu, don't mess around, I—"
Panic seized her. Her heart hammered against her ribs like a trapped bird. He was so close she could feel the warmth of his breath against her skin, see the predatory glint in his dark eyes. Her mind, once filled with indignant retorts, went completely blank. Before she could muster any real defense, his hands moved with practiced, almost surgical precision, effortlessly disarming her flailing limbs and pinning her wrists against the plush leather.
"No, wait, you—"
Just as a surge of desperate strength coursed through her, preparing her to resist in earnest, Shen Anyu lowered his head. His lips brushed against the shell of her ear, sending an electric shock through her entire body. He whispered, his voice a hoarse, intimate murmur that seemed to bypass her hearing and sink directly into her soul.
"I remember everything that happened in the underground secret room."
The words struck her like lightning. Ji Xiaolin's almond eyes flew wide open, the fight draining out of her in a single, heart-stopping moment. The memories she had tried so hard to suppress—the darkness, the fear, the desperation, and the unexpected, primal connection she had forged with him in that life-or-death scenario—came rushing back, overwhelming her completely. Her struggling ceased, her body going limp beneath his.
The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, casting a silvery sheen over the quiet suburban road. Amidst the sleeping landscape, only a single Rolls-Royce Phantom, parked discreetly by the roadside, swayed with a gentle, rhythmic motion.
A few young women, walking home from a late-night gathering, happened to pass by. They saw the silhouette of the rocking luxury car, the windows fogged with condensation. They exchanged knowing glances, their hands flying to their mouths to stifle their giggles as a blush crept up their cheeks before they hurried on their way, leaving the car to its private world.
Sometime later, An'yu drove Ji Xiaolin home. As he pulled up to the gate, he was met with Zhang Tianen's murderous glare, a look that promised untold suffering. Unfazed, Shen Anyu offered a casual wave before leisurely departing, guiding the Rolls-Royce back towards the city. He returned to the luxurious mansion where Bai Bing was recovering—the very same estate he had prepared as a lavish love nest for the Heavenly Queen of Pop, Zhong Lingyin.
[System Alert! Detected an increase in Destined Heroine Ji Xiaolin's favorability by +10. Plundering +30,000 Destiny Value!]
[System Alert! Detected Destined Heroine Ji Xiaolin's total favorability has reached 89. Extra plunder of +30,000 Destiny Value granted!]
'A high ponytail is a good civilization,' An'yu mused to himself with a smirk as he entered the mansion, the memory of its convenience fresh in his mind. 'Very practical.'
"Husband, you like high ponytails?"
A voice, as elegant and melodious as a cello, drifted from the grand living room. Zhong Lingyin glided towards him, a vision of pure grace. She had just returned from a high-profile business event and was still dressed in a stunning, pure-white evening gown that hugged her perfect figure. She looked every bit the noble princess from a fairytale, her beauty both breathtaking and dignified.
Hearing An'yu's quiet comment, Zhong Lingyin's starry eyes flickered with thoughtful curiosity. She began to wonder if she should try a high ponytail herself. Or perhaps even pigtails? The thought brought a subtle smile to her lips.
Shen Anyu waved her over. Zhong Lingyin's smile bloomed, and she demurely held up the hem of her skirt as she walked to his side. Without hesitation, she placed her jade-like hand, currently encased in a delicate, pure white glove, into his waiting palm.
"Are you in a good mood?" An'yu asked, his thumb gently stroking the back of her gloved hand as he looked at her radiant face.
"Yes," she replied, her voice filled with genuine warmth. "I just got in touch with Third Senior Sister Murong Jieyu. She's also in Hangzhou and has opened a medical clinic called the Suspended Kettle Pavilion. She recently went to a mountain village to personally procure some rare medicinal herbs and will be back in a few days. I'll definitely go see her then; it's been far too long. Third Senior Sister is a wonderful person."
"Then should I accompany you to see her?" An'yu asked, already knowing the answer but enjoying the game.
Zhong Lingyin rolled her eyes at him, a playful glimmer dancing within them. "You naughty husband. If I let you go anywhere near Third Senior Sister, that would be the end of it! Even with her famously good temper, once she finds out you're not only Second Senior Sister's boyfriend but mine as well, and that you also have something going on with Junior Sister Yang Luoluo... she would surely brew up some special poison to teach you a lesson you'd never forget."
An'yu feigned a look of terror, though his mischievous smile never wavered. "If she gives me some poison that makes a man impotent, then all your future happiness will be gone."
"Hmph, if it's gone, it's gone. You're a troublemaker anyway," Zhong Lingyin retorted, biting her lower lip as her eyes swirled with a captivating charm that contradicted her words.
Seeing his gaze grow more ardent, a warm blush spread across Zhong Lingyin's delicate face. She then added with a hint of genuine regret, "I'm... not very convenient today."
At this, Zhong Lingyin looked up at An'yu with her starry eyes and said, "Naughty husband, didn't you bring a beautiful woman back with you? Go find her."
Of course, An'yu wouldn't leave just like that. He held her small hand, his voice dropping to a low, coaxing murmur as he whispered sweet nothings into her ear. He skillfully praised her beauty, her intelligence, and her grace, coaxing her until her eyes curved into happy crescents and her earlier regret was replaced with a contented smile. Only then did he finally depart.
'Being a playboy isn't easy,' he thought as he walked away. 'This is only manageable because their favorability doesn't drop after hitting the maximum value. Otherwise, any ordinary person would have been overthrown and hacked to pieces with a cleaver long ago.'
Shen Anyu's expression grew pensive as he made his way towards Bai Bing's room, his mind shifting from romance to strategy.
'My original objective for this trip to Hangzhou was multifaceted. First, win over Ye Linyuan's Third Senior Sister, Murong Jieyu. Second, deal with two local Children of Destiny: the genius college student Wei Yunteng and the delivery service tycoon Tang Kun.'
'Tang Kun's situation is already resolved. His associated Destined Heroine, Zhou Luyao, has been thoroughly won over, her favorability a solid ninety. He's no longer a threat.'
'As for the genius Wei Yunteng... he can be kept alive for now. His intellect has considerable utility, and having him work for me is advantageous. His own Destiny Value is pitifully low, so he poses no immediate danger. I'll let him grow a little, accumulate some value, and then I'll harvest him when he becomes a genuine threat. Protagonists with weak personal combat strength are always the easiest to control and manipulate.'
'Murong Jieyu just so happened to be away collecting herbs. A minor delay. I'll pay her a visit in a few days. Once she is settled, I can begin the final operation against Ye Linyuan and his precious Fairy Pei.'
'In addition to these primary targets, Zhang Zhiyun's little revenge plot and the matter of the Southern Border Goddess, Wu Shenyun, both need to be handled properly. Loose ends can be troublesome.'
His thoughts finally settled on his newest acquisition. 'And then there's Bai Bing. A participant in the Main God Reincarnation Game. A highly talented female assassin. Although she is currently bound by a master-servant contract, that is merely a leash. It's best to completely conquer her body and mind. If I can shatter her will and rebuild it in my image, she will become more than a pawn. She will be a powerful, loyal blade I can wield within the Reincarnation Game itself.'
An'yu considered all these moving pieces, a faint, confident smile on his face. He wasn't the least bit concerned about Zhang Zhiyun's curse-killing attempt scheduled for tonight.
Even if An'yu didn't lift a single finger, Zhang Zhiyun couldn't possibly succeed. He was now a Martial Dao Land Immortal and had also reached the tenth level of Immortal Dao Qi cultivation. His spiritual and physical foundations were unshakable. Forget Zhang Zhiyun being a mere Half-Step Celestial Master; even if a true Celestial Master were to perform the ritual, they couldn't land the slightest curse on him. It was an act of pure self-humiliation.
And An'yu had already prepared a generous "gift" in return for his efforts.
He arrived at Bai Bing's door. It was not closed, but slightly ajar. An'yu pushed the door open directly.
Just then, a sudden, violent change ripped through the quiet atmosphere.
With a lethal whoosh, a gleaming sword light tore through the air, and a silver-white longsword was placed against An'yu's neck.
It was only 0.01 centimeters from his carotid artery. The cold light shimmered, and the blade was sharp enough to slice through steel as if it were silk.
From behind the door, a tall, graceful figure slowly emerged, her steps as light as the wind. She brought with her a faint, unforgettable fragrance of orchids, carrying the aura of a mysterious dark night steeped in blood and shadow.
"Is this the welcoming gift you prepared for your master?" Shen Anyu looked at Bai Bing, a calm and easy smile on his face, completely unperturbed by the blade at his throat.
"Who changed my clothes?" Bai Bing's pretty face was a mask of frost, her voice dangerously cold.
"That's impolite. You should call me Master," An'yu said, his smile widening slightly, not at all worried that she would make a move.
"Master?" she sneered, the word dripping with contempt. "Heh, a master full of vile intentions. I'll ask again. Who. Changed. My. Clothes?" Bai Bing narrowed her Phoenix eyes, a murderous glint surging within their depths.
Upon waking, Bai Bing was astonished to find that she was wearing a black and white Maidservant Attire, complete with bunny ears and fishnet stockings, and her hair had even been tied into pigtails
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