Chapter 752: Devouring the Goddess Future Diary System!
Yu Guannan.
The Eldest Miss of Yanxia's Yu Clan.
The sight of Yu Guannan standing beside Jiangbei Master Chen sent a jolt of surprise through Shen Anyu. This was an unexpected development. It was highly probable, he mused, that Yu Guannan was the designated heroine tethered to Jiangbei Master Chen's fate.
And Yu Guannan was now, for all intents and purposes, Shen Anyu's woman. While he had not yet 'consumed' her, she was already reserved for him.
According to the standard playbook of a Child of Destiny—'an eye for an eye,'and the infamous'touch my inverse scale and die'—Jiangbei Master Chen would undoubtedly never let this transgression slide.
Of course, Shen Anyu had no intention of letting him go, either.
'Well then, let's see who comes out on top,'Shen Anyu thought, his eyes turning deep and cold.'Just don't let me find you. Because if I do... hehe.'
A short while later, his car pulled up before the Ling Group's headquarters.
The tower stood in the heart of Hangzhou's most vibrant commercial district, its unique design resembling a peony in full, glorious bloom—a proof of prosperity. It was said to be the masterpiece of Yanxia's foremost architect, Bei Xiaowei.
Shen Anyu gave the structure a passing glance, parked his car with practiced ease, and strode into the lobby.
"Hello, sir. How may I help you?"
The receptionist's eyes lit up the moment she saw Shen Anyu. His striking good looks instantly transformed her professional demeanor into one of genuine enthusiasm.
Nearby, a pot-bellied, middle-aged man watched with a flicker of envy, but he kept his thoughts to himself. The aura Shen Anyu exuded was one of effortless power and extraordinary status; he was clearly not someone to be trifled with.
The cliché scene of arrogant security guards looking down on a visitor would never happen to Young Master Shen. He wasn't a Child of Destiny with a built-in taunt aura, nor did he have any interest in the tired trope of pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger.
"I'm here to see your President Ling," Shen Anyu said with a faint smile.
"Sir, do you have an appointment?" the receptionist asked, a little taken aback. She hadn't expected him to ask for President Ling directly. Their president was an incredibly busy woman, and not just anyone was qualified to meet with her. This was especially true these past two days; the Ling Group's business was booming, its stock price hitting the daily limit for several consecutive sessions.
"I do," Shen Anyu replied, stating a name.
The receptionist checked her records. Her eyes widened in surprise as she looked back at Shen Anyu. She quickly made a phone call, her tone becoming markedly respectful.
"Sir, I have notified the President's office. A secretary will be down to personally escort you upstairs shortly."
"Thank you," Shen Anyu said gently.
Before long, a fair-faced female secretary arrived and respectfully guided Shen Anyu toward the elevators.
"Hey, beautiful, who was that young man?" the pot-bellied man immediately sidled up to the receptionist, his curiosity piqued. "He gets to go straight up to see President Ling? Just like that?"
For such a young man to gain an immediate audience with President Ling was almost unheard of.
"He's from the Shen Corporation," the receptionist said, her gaze reluctantly pulling away from Shen Anyu's retreating figure. "Of course he can see her." She stated it as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"Hiss..." The middle-aged man drew a sharp breath at the mention of the "Shen Corporation."
Even on a global scale, the Shen Corporation was a titan, a conglomerate that could go head-to-head with Wall Street. Within the country, its influence was even more deep.
"Tsk, tsk. The Ling Group is really flourishing. To think, even the Shen Corporation is sending people here."
The man sighed with a mix of awe and ambition. As a medium-sized entrepreneur, he wasn't privy to the events of the Yu Clan's banquet, but he had a keen sense for opportunity. He had seen the Ling Group's meteoric rise and had come seeking a partnership. Now, seeing a representative from the Shen Corporation, his desire to collaborate with the Ling Group burned even brighter.
'Shen Anyu? What is that bastard doing at the Ling Group? And he's looking for President Ling?'
From a distance, Ren Zhacheng watched Shen Anyu's figure disappear into the elevator, his face a mask of doubt and suspicion. He was still reeling from the agony of his mutilation.
Thanks to the Strong Body Pill, his physique had recovered to a state far surpassing that of an ordinary person. Though he had lost what made him a man, he had healed quickly, avoiding a hospital stay.
But the loss was permanent. His manhood was gone forever, unless he could win the lottery in his Goddess Future Diary System and obtain a treasure capable of regenerating severed limbs.
However, Ren Zhacheng was out of cash. Each draw cost a million, a sum he could no longer afford. For now, his only hopes lay in the future diaries of He Yiyi and Ling Qingcheng.
'Today is August 25th,'he seethed internally.'He Yiyi's diary entry says her... her period is over. It says she can't wait to... to do that with Shen Anyu. That whore! She's a slut! I have to stop this from happening.'
Ren Zhacheng's expression was a ghastly, gloomy canvas of rage.
Next to Ling Qingcheng, He Yiyi was the woman he cherished most. He absolutely could not allow her to be defiled by Shen Anyu. The knowledge that Ling Qingcheng was entangled with her best friend's man was already the greatest pain he had ever known; he would not, could not, lose He Yiyi as well.
"Ren Zhacheng! Why are you here again? Get lost! You're a scoundrel and a troublemaker! Don't show your face around the Ling Group building!"
Several security guards marched over, their expressions full of displeasure as they began to berate him. The news that he had trespassed into a private residence with malicious intent, only to be tied up and publicly displayed, had been reported. The Ling Group had condemned his actions and fired him immediately.
Yet, Ren Zhacheng continued to loiter around the building, putting the security team on high alert.
"You snobs!" Ren Zhacheng glared at them, his eyes cold. "Just you wait. When I'm in charge, I'll fire every last one of you!"
He turned and stalked away. He was certain that one day, he and Ling Qingcheng would be together. On that day, he would make good on his promise. With the Goddess Future Diary System, he had absolute confidence that he would turn his fortunes around. What happened before was just an accident. A fluke.
Afterward, Ren Zhacheng found a secluded corner and took out his last Shrinking Pill. He swallowed it, and in moments, he was smaller than an ant. He then swaggered brazenly into the Ling Group building.
For some reason, the thought of Shen Anyu meeting with Ling Qingcheng filled him with a deep, gnawing unease.
'I almost forgot,'Shen Anyu thought, a playful smile touching his lips.'With over twenty million destiny value, I can devour his System.'
Ren Zhacheng's pathetic attempts at stealth could never escape Shen Anyu's notice. He had sensed the disgraced protagonist trailing him from the start. With a simple thought, he gave the command.
"Devour the Goddess Future Diary System."
[Ding! Congratulations, Master! You have spent 20,000,000 destiny value and successfully devoured the Goddess Future Diary System!]
[Ding! The Goddess Future Diary System of Child of Destiny Ren Zhacheng has been devoured. Plundering 8,000,000 destiny value!]
[Ding! The destiny value of Child of Destiny Ren Zhacheng has fallen below 30%. His luck has hit rock bottom. The probability of a successful kill has greatly increased!]
...
'It cost twenty million to plunder eight million... that's different from before.'
Shen Anyu fell into a contemplative silence.
When he had devoured Long Hao's Investment Return System, the exchange had been lossless. This time, however, he had incurred a net loss of twelve million destiny value.
Could it be that the Goddess Future Diary System was special in some way? Was it simply more valuable?
Shen Anyu began to inspect the new function he had just acquired. As he did, his eyes slowly lit up...
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