Chapter 108: Unstoppable! Our Base Has Been Raided!
[Location: Modu International Airport - Private Terminal]
Yan Lingxiao walked down the steps of his private jet, the wind whipping his coat around him. His expression was slightly complicated as he gazed at the skyline of Modu.
Six years ago, on a mission gone wrong, he was poisoned by a treacherous enemy with a potent aphrodisiac toxin. He fell into a frenzy, losing his sanity and becoming a beast.
If not for that soft embrace in the darkness of the jungle... if not for the woman who sacrificed herself to cool his boiling blood... he would have likely died from his meridians exploding.
But Yan Lingxiao also felt guilty. He had always been a man who was clear about grudges and favors. Yet, he had forcefully defiled a woman's innocence without her consent, even if it was to save his life.
Over the past few years, he had been fighting numerous powerful enemies across the globe, building his empire, and couldn't break free to find her.
A while ago, he finally stepped on the head of his last powerful enemy, crushing the skull of the Dark Lord of the West.
Returning to Yanxia this time, Yan Lingxiao swore to find that Yanxia woman he felt guilty about. He would compensate her in every way possible! He would make her the Queen of the World!
Even if his return made the Yanxia official authorities wary... or even if An Zhiyue, the General Instructor of the Fire Phoenix Special Forces and the famous "Phoenix War God," requested a meeting to warn him... Yan Lingxiao remained indifferent.
No one could stop what the Lingxiao War God wanted to do!
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[Location: Inside a Taxi - Modu City]
On the other side of the city, Shen Anyu sat in the back of a spacious taxi he had hailed.
He was holding the sleeping Luo Xiaoxiao securely in his arms, her head resting on his chest. Beside him sat Luo Yuhe, looking at him with a mixture of awe and confusion.
They were rushing to a private hospital owned by the Shen Corporation.
Having come in a hurry before to save them, Shen Anyu had run on foot across the city. His speed was faster than a car, blurring through the streets.
With [God-Level Telekinesis], he could move like a maglev train, levitating slightly to reduce friction, appearing a hundred meters away with just a light step.
As for what was captured by the traffic cameras along the way... Shen Anyu's subordinates in the cyber division would handle the aftermath, deleting footage and silencing witnesses.
Luo Yuhe looked at Shen Anyu with a complex expression. She scrutinized his handsome profile for a long time before softly asking, her voice raspy:
"Do... do we know each other?"
She had no impression of him at all.
Was the man who had ruined her sister's life the man in front of her? The one who fathered Xiaoxiao?
He didn't seem like the type. He was too refined, too gentle. And he was too handsome. Such a handsome man would surely leave a deep impression and not be forgotten, even in the chaos of that night.
Shen Anyu gently patted Luo Xiaoxiao in his arms. The little girl, frightened and having experienced great sorrow and joy in the span of an hour, had already fallen asleep from exhaustion.
Shen Anyu adjusted his posture to make Luo Xiaoxiao sleep more comfortably, resting her head on his lap. He moved with a tenderness that contradicted the violence he had just unleashed.
This scene fell into Luo Yuhe's eyes. It immediately greatly increased her favorable impression of Shen Anyu. A man who loved children couldn't be all bad.
Shen Anyu turned his head. He smiled, leaning close to Luo Yuhe to avoid waking the child.
He whispered in her ear, his breath warm against her skin:
"Hush. Let's be quiet. Don't wake Luoxiao."
Feeling Shen Anyu's warm breath and smelling his expensive cologne mixed with the faint scent of rain, Luo Yuhe's delicate body trembled. A strange feeling arose in her dead heart.
Meanwhile, Shen Anyu's gaze subtly swept over Luo Yuhe.
He looked at her fair, translucent, and smooth jade-like neck, marveling inwardly.
Luo Yuhe had been persecuted and suppressed by Jin Shiming for years. She had lived in a bridge tunnel and scavenged for food for five or six years, enduring wind, rain, and scorching sun.
Yet, her skin remained fair and delicate, without any unpleasant odor or rough texture. Was this scientific? Was this reasonable?
"As expected of a Destined Heroine favored by Luck... possessing so many unscientific and unreasonable attributes," he thought.
Let alone scavenging and living in a dog kennel... even with more torment, there wouldn't be a single scar, wrinkle, or dark spot on her. She was eternally pristine.
Moreover... she was still a pure baby.
Jin Shiming, despite his resentment and power, hadn't touched her? He hadn't defiled her in revenge?
Protected by the aura of destiny and Luck, she was truly amazing. The plot armor for her chastity was strong.
It could be said that, apart from Shen Anyu, who bore the title of [Destined Villain] and could ignore such protections, no other villain should even think about touching Luo Yuhe.
Shen Anyu's gaze swept past her collarbone, but his expression remained gentle, sincere, and elegant.
He softly said:
"Before today... we shouldn't have known each other. We are strangers."
"Then you... why?"
Luo Yuhe was greatly surprised upon hearing this. They didn't know each other? Yet he had acted against the powerful Jin Shiming and his army of bodyguards? And he even claimed to be Luoxiao's father to comfort her?
Shen Anyu smiled warmly, like the sun breaking through clouds.
"Helping those in need is a basic quality every citizen should possess. I couldn't just walk by."
"Those beasts dared to lay hands on a little girl like Luoxiao. I couldn't stand by, so I stepped forward!"
At this point, Shen Anyu paused. He looked down at the sleeping Luo Xiaoxiao, brushing a dirty lock of hair from her forehead.
He said softly, his voice thick with emotion:
"I don't know why... but as soon as I saw Luoxiao, I felt a connection. A pull."
"I really like this little girl. As if she were my own daughter. It's strange."
"Although I'm not married yet... I suppose this must be fate. She called me 'Daddy,' and my heart melted. I immediately agreed."
"Madam... if you mind... I will clarify it to her later."
"No... no! I don't mind!"
Luo Yuhe shook her head repeatedly upon hearing this. She looked tenderly at her sleeping daughter—who was actually her niece—Luo Xiaoxiao.
She softly said:
"Luoxiao... hasn't slept so peacefully and relaxed in a long time. She usually has nightmares."
Looking at Luo Xiaoxiao's relaxed brows, Luo Yuhe felt both sad and happy. She almost shed tears again.
This unfortunate child lost her mother soon after birth. And later, living with Luo Yuhe, she also suffered greatly, never having a single good day.
Seeing Shen Anyu care for and cherish Luo Xiaoxiao so much, Luo Yuhe felt an indescribable joy and happiness. It was as if someone had finally propped up the collapsing sky for her.
[Ding! Detected increase in Destined Heroine Luo Yuhe's favorability by +10! Plundering +30,000 Destiny Points!]
[Ding! Detected increase in Destined Heroine Luo Yuhe's favorability by +20! Plundering +60,000 Destiny Points!]
[Ding! Detected increase in Destined Heroine Luo Yuhe's favorability by +20! Plundering +60,000 Destiny Points!]
[Ding! Changed Destined Heroine Luo Yuhe's fate trajectory significantly! Plundering +200,000 Destiny Points!]
[Ding! Child of Destiny Yan Lingxiao's emotional line has a huge fluctuation! Plundering +600,000 Destiny Points!]
...
Listening to the pleasant System prompts in his ear, a hint of joy flashed in Shen Anyu's eyes. His elegant expression almost couldn't hold.
This wave was a huge profit!
Directly earning nearly a million Destiny Points—a massive gain in a single afternoon!
Especially Yan Lingxiao. He directly gave Shen Anyu six hundred thousand Destiny Points without even meeting him. Good heavens, this was the largest sum he had ever received from a single trigger!
However, Shen Anyu was not surprised.
Because Shen Anyu's heroic rescue directly intercepted Luo Yuhe. It cut off the main plotline of the "God of War Returns" arc.
It caused Yan Lingxiao to lose a major opportunity for redemption!
It could be said that Yan Lingxiao caused the misfortune of the Luo Xuemei and Luo Yuhe sisters. He indirectly killed Luo Xuemei and caused Luo Yuhe and Luo Xiaoxiao immense suffering for five or six years.
But if Yan Lingxiao had appeared today... and rescued Luo Yuhe and Luo Xiaoxiao from Jin Shiming at the last second... then those negative impressions would still have room for redemption. He could have atoned. He could have added a large wave of favorability and started a romance.
But now... Yan Lingxiao no longer had this opportunity!
Shen Anyu had stolen the role of the hero.
"However... this [Lingxiao War God] Yan Lingxiao is more difficult to deal with than the [Dragon King] Han Qi!"
Shen Anyu glanced at the preliminary intelligence about Yan Lingxiao on his phone while Luo Yuhe looked out the window. He narrowed his eyes.
The leader of the [War God Alliance]. A [Martial Dao Grandmaster].
With eight Grandmaster powerhouses under his command. One hundred and eight [Innate] powerhouses. And tens of thousands of strong mercenary soldiers under his command.
This was a formidable force. Enough to crush some small, insignificant countries and change regimes.
No wonder Shen Anyu's Aunt An Zhiyue, the General Instructor of the Fire Phoenix Special Forces and the background of the Yanxia An Family, were quite wary and planned to personally warn him.
"Oh no..."
Just then, Luo Yuhe's expression changed. The adrenaline faded, replaced by fear.
She looked at Shen Anyu with worry and an apologetic look:
"You hurt Jin Shiming. You broke his legs. The [Jinling Jin Family] will definitely not let you go! They are vengeful!"
"What should we do...? I'm sorry for dragging you into this big trouble. You should leave us at the hospital and go."
Shen Anyu, however, smiled slightly. He patted her hand, his skin warm against hers.
He said with a calm expression:
"It's alright. No need to worry. It's not me who should be afraid... but the Jinling Jin Family!"
What [Jinling Jin Family]? Although they were the richest family in Jinling, how could they be anything in Shen Anyu's eyes?
If the head of the Jinling Jin Family knew that Jin Shiming had offended Shen Anyu, he would immediately come to Modu on his knees to apologize, not daring to be presumptuous in the slightest.
Seeing that Luo Yuhe didn't believe him and was still anxious, Shen Anyu didn't bother to explain further. Actions would speak louder.
"We've arrived at the hospital. Come, let's go in. Let's get you both checked."
Seeing this, Luo Yuhe could only swallow her words. She pursed her lips, looking at his broad back as he carried Luoxiao out of the car.
A decision had already formed in her heart...
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