Chapter 103: Aunt's Phone Call, a Bedtime Story!
The caller ID, surprisingly, was Aunt An Zhiyue!
At just thirty-two years old, she had already achieved the rank of [Martial Dao Grandmaster] through sheer grit and talent, earning her the resounding titles "Flower of the Army" and "Female War God."
She currently serves as the General Instructor of the elite Fire Phoenix Special Forces—a position of immense prestige and power that commanded respect across the entire military region.
In Shen Anyu's impression, Aunt An Zhiyue was a true martial arts fanatic. Aside from martial arts Cultivation and carrying out impossible missions for the state, she seemed to have no other interests. No romance, no politics, no vanity. She had even rejected all prestigious Family marriage alliances to remain single and dedicated to her path.
Countless scions of prominent families and military heroes had attempted to pursue An Zhiyue, bringing mountains of gold and promises of power, but all returned defeated, nursing bruised egos and often bruised bodies.
However, without such singular dedication and asceticism, she would not have achieved the rank of [Martial Dao Grandmaster] in her early thirties, standing shoulder to shoulder with Seniors who had trained for decades!
A [Martial Dao Grandmaster] is already the peak of power in the Secular World. As for the Celestial experts above them... those are existences of nation-protecting pillar level, strategic deterrents like nuclear weapons, rarely seen and never lightly moved.
"Hello, Auntie! You busy person, why are you suddenly calling me?"
Shen Anyu smiled as he answered the phone, his voice warm and affectionate. He leaned back in the driver's seat of his Maybach, the city lights of Modu blurring past the window. His relationship with his aunt was quite good; despite her cold exterior to the world, she had always doted on him since he was a child, protecting him fiercely.
"An'yu... you should be in Modu now, right? I'll be in Modu for official business the day after tomorrow. Your mother called me; she was worried and asked me to check on you, to see how you're doing in the big city alone. I haven't seen you in a long time, and I miss you..."
Listening to the serious yet unmistakably warm voice from the other end of the phone, a current of genuine emotion flowed through Shen Anyu's heart. His expression softened into a mix of affection and melancholy.
Villain Families and Protagonist Families are indeed different.
In the typical Protagonist stories, the family is a snake pit. Uncles plot murder to seize inheritance, aunts are venomous shrews who mock the hero's poverty, and cousins are arrogant bullies who suppress the main character. They are cold-hearted, unrighteous, admire vanity, and forget blood ties for profit.
But Villain Families... they are united. They have strong bonds of blood and loyalty. If you hit the young, the old will come to burn your world down. They protect their own against the world.
Shen Anyu's eyes grew cold as he recalled the original plot of the book "Master Descends the Mountain, My Beautiful Sister-in-Law".
In that cursed timeline, after Shen Anyu's legs were broken and he was crippled by the protagonist Ye Yan... Aunt An Zhiyue became furious. She ignored military protocol and sought trouble with Ye Yan alone to avenge her beloved nephew.
As a result, she was defeated. Humiliated. Her Dao Heart was shattered by Ye Yan's plot armor, and she never recovered. Later, she was even killed while trying to save the crippled Shen Anyu from a final assassination attempt, using her body as a shield.
The [Yanxia Shen Family] and the [Yanxia An Family] were both trampled underfoot by the protagonist Ye Yan, vanishing into thin air as stepping stones for his glory.
Shen Anyu's parents, grandparents, maternal grandparents, aunt, uncle... all his blood relatives died tragically, their legacies erased.
"I have Awakened my past life memories. I have seen the script. Such an ending will absolutely not happen!"
"In this life... all my friends and Family will live well. They will stand at the apex. Only my enemies will die miserably!"
"Ye Yan... oh Ye Yan. When you descend the mountain, I will let you know what a surprise is! I will tear your destiny apart piece by piece."
Shen Anyu fell into a trance, his gaze growing deeper and colder than the abyss, his grip tightening on the steering wheel until the leather creaked.
"An'yu? An'yu, are you there? What's wrong?"
At this moment, his aunt's concerned voice woke Shen Anyu from his reverie.
"Auntie, I'm fine. Just thinking about work. Oh, right, what are you doing in Modu for official business? If it's inconvenient to say, or if there's a confidentiality agreement, then you don't have to say."
To prevent his aunt from worrying about his mood, Shen Anyu changed the subject smoothly.
"There's nothing to keep secret from you. I'm coming to the sea off Modu to meet someone. A very powerful man!"
"A very powerful man?"
Shen Anyu raised an eyebrow. With Aunt An Zhiyue's abilities and pride, a man she would call 'very powerful' must be truly extraordinary. She did not give compliments lightly.
"Yes. A very powerful man. If you're interested, An'yu, I'll take you to meet him. Broaden your horizons. Alright, I won't say more now. I still have mission prep. We'll talk properly when I arrive in Modu the day after tomorrow."
"That's great! I'll look forward to you taking me to meet that 'very powerful man,' Auntie. Stay safe."
"It's a promise!"
...
[Location: Military Base - Northern Region]
On the other end of the phone, a woman with a single, sharp ponytail stood in a command tent. She was dressed in a grey-green tight-fitting combat uniform and heavy combat boots.
She smiled softly as she hung up the phone—a rare expression that softened her features, transforming the War God into a doting aunt. Then, her face returned to its usual steel-like seriousness.
She was spirited and had a cold, beautiful face that commanded authority. The tight uniform outlined her graceful, powerful figure—broad shoulders, a slender waist, and long, powerful legs honed by years of rigorous training. She looked like a beautiful yet dangerous female leopard, coiled and ready to strike.
The members of the Fire Phoenix Special Forces around her looked at her with awe and admiration.
She was An Zhiyue. A legend. A strong individual who had established herself in the military through sheer ability, earning the awe, admiration, and respect of everyone in a male-dominated world!
Countless impossible missions had been completed by her, earning her outstanding merits and scars she wore with pride.
A female special forces member beside her looked at An Zhiyue with admiration and asked softly:
"General Instructor... are you really going to Modu alone to meet that dangerous man? Yan Lingxiao?"
She admired her General Instructor, but she also knew from intelligence reports how terrifying that man was!
Yan Lingxiao. The leader of the [War God Alliance].
He was a true butcher. A man who made the international [Dark World] tremble with fear. A terrifying Devil King whom countless countries, forces, and people were terrified of!
His War God Alliance had countless strong individuals and a fearsome reputation, having once slaughtered tens of thousands in a single battle on the Western Continent to establish dominance. He was a monster who bathed in blood.
An Zhiyue, however, adjusted her gloves and said with firm resolve:
"Many people from the War God Alliance have recently smuggled themselves into Yanxia. I don't know their purpose, but as the General Instructor of the Fire Phoenix Special Forces, I, An Zhiyue, must defend the national security of Yanxia!"
"Yan Lingxiao asked me to meet him alone to negotiate. So how can I be afraid?"
"It's just a meeting. If Yan Lingxiao isn't afraid to come to my territory, why should I be afraid to face him?"
Listening to An Zhiyue's words, the surrounding special forces members all showed solemn respect. Their gazes were even more respectful and admiring. This was their General Instructor; though a woman, she was no less capable than any man! She was the shield of the nation.
"Yan Lingxiao... why have you returned to Yanxia? A storm is brewing..."
An Zhiyue's cold, beautiful face seemed to recall something from the past, and she looked quite grave. The files on him were thick with blood.
As for Shen Anyu... An Zhiyue thought he didn't understand martial arts. He was just a businessman, a civilian. So Yan Lingxiao probably wouldn't care about him. She would keep him safe in her shadow.
...
[Location: Riverside Luxury Mansion - Master Bedroom]
On the other side, after dealing with Xia Liu's body and burning the evidence, Shen Anyu drove his Maybach back to the Riverside Luxury Mansion.
Having dealt with another Child of Destiny, Shen Anyu felt somewhat relaxed and pleased. The list was getting shorter. The threats were diminishing.
What made him even more excited was... what kind of bedtime story would his adorable little maid prepare for him?
He entered the master bedroom. The lights were dimmed to a warm, romantic glow.
"Master..."
A soft, sweet voice greeted him.
Ruan Lingshan was waiting.
She was not wearing the usual black and white uniform.
Today, she was wearing a very cute, light blue maid outfit. The color was soft and innocent, reminding him of Alice in Wonderland, but the cut was decidedly adult.
The fabric clung to her curves, highlighting the youthful swell of her chest and the narrowness of her waist. The skirt was short, flaring out at her hips, designed to tease.
Her figure was graceful and beautiful, radiating a vitality that was intoxicating.
But even more striking were her legs.
She was wearing pure white stockings that hugged her calves and thighs, disappearing under the short skirt. The white fabric was opaque, emphasizing the shape of her legs while concealing the skin, creating a sense of pure, untouched beauty.
Her small, plump feet were encased in the white fabric, looking incredibly soft and delicate. She wasn't wearing shoes, standing on the plush carpet in her stockinged feet.
"Master... you're back."
Ruan Lingshan blushed furiously, her hands twisting the hem of her white apron. She looked up at him through her lashes, her eyes shimmering with devotion and nervousness.
"Shall Lingshan first serve you by washing your feet... and then tell you a bedtime story?"
Shen Anyu's eyes narrowed as he looked at those white-stockinged small, plump legs. A slight curve suddenly formed on his lips, a look of deep appreciation and hunger appearing in his eyes~
"Washing feet is good," he murmured, walking closer. "But I'm very interested in this story. What genre is it?"
Ruan Lingshan looked down, her face burning.
"It's... an interactive story, Master."
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