Chapter 105: The God of War Returns? A Direct Hijacking!
[Location: Riverside Luxury Mansion - Shen Anyu's Study]
Shen Anyu stared at the holographic data panel floating before him, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the mahogany desk. The information displayed was shocking, even for him.
[SYSTEM INTERFACE: DESTINED HEROINE SCAN]
[Target Name]: Luo Yuhe
[Age]: 28
[Archetype]: The "Tragic Wife" from the God of War Returns Arc. Currently residing in a dog kennel with her daughter.
[Cultivation Status]: Grandmaster (Early Stage)
[Current Condition]: Critical. Severely Poisoned. Meridians Shattered. Combat capability is effectively zero.
[Dormant Abilities]: Gun-Fu (Master Level), Flying Daggers, Swordsmanship. (Status: Sealed/Unusable due to injury).
[Personality Analysis]: Possesses a gentle and beautiful exterior concealing an unyielding will of steel. Her daughter, Luo Xiaoxiao, is her absolute lifeline.
[Current Inventory]: A rusted dog kennel, two broken bowls.
[Bound Child of Destiny]: Yan Lingxiao (The War God).
[Destiny Value]: 2,000,000+ (Growth Potential: High).
"Oh... this Destined Heroine actually has over two million Destiny Value? And the system notes it can still grow?"
A glint of profound light flashed in Shen Anyu's eyes, filled with genuine astonishment.
He already knew that the Destiny Value of a Child of Destiny and a Destined Heroine were mutually independent. A Destined Heroine herself was a being favored by heaven and earth, endowed with immense luck. Even after reaching max favorability, she could still generate points.
But the base value of Luo Yuhe... this tragic heroine... couldn't help but surprise him. This was already higher than many Children of Destiny he had encountered. Higher than Wei Yun, that disgrace of an assassin. Higher than Qi Fan, that useless rich man.
Moreover, it was capable of growth. She was a blue-chip stock at rock bottom prices.
"I must obtain this Destined Heroine!"
Shen Anyu narrowed his eyes. Such a gold mine was a must-have for him. It was a strategic imperative.
Besides... Shen Anyu smiled to himself. He was also "kind-hearted" and wanted to give Luo Yuhe someone to rely on.
Didn't the system description say how miserable she was? Living in a dog kennel with her daughter? Scavenging for food?
This was the most tragic Destined Heroine Shen Anyu had ever seen in any script. It was almost comical in its cruelty.
Afterward, Shen Anyu looked at the background introduction in detail, absorbing the lore.
Luo Yuhe. Originally the daughter of the Jinling wealthy Luo Family. She was known as one of the 'Luo Family's Twin Jewels' along with her twin sister, Luo Xuemei.
Both sisters possessed exceptional Martial Dao talent and were selected for the elite Jinling Purple Crystal Special Forces. They were rare female Gods of War in Yanxia and the pride of the Luo Family!
In Jinling's high society, countless Young Masters from prestigious families pursued this pair of Twin Jewels. Scions from other regions flocked to them, almost flattening the Luo Family's doorstep with proposals.
Luo Xuemei and Luo Yuhe, this pair of stunningly beautiful twin sisters who looked almost identical, successively found fiancés from excellent families. Luo Yuhe's fiancé was Jin Shiming, the heir of the Jin Family, a first-rate Family in Jinling. Although it was a political marriage, it was a good match on paper.
However, tragedy struck six years ago.
While Luo Yuhe and her sister Luo Xuemei were on a top-secret mission abroad, they encountered Yan Lingxiao—the future God of War.
At the time, Yan Lingxiao was gravely poisoned, delirious, and in a berserk state caused by a potent aphrodisiac toxin.
To protect her younger sister Luo Yuhe from the beast... Luo Xuemei sacrificed herself. She suffered a brutal defilement by the crazed Yan Lingxiao and, in the process, became infected with the severe poison radiating from his body!
Upon returning to Yanxia, Luo Xuemei was shocked to discover she was pregnant. Seriously poisoned as she was, an abortion would likely cost her life due to the toxin's nature. So, she could only give birth to her daughter, Luo Xiaoxiao, with Luo Yuhe's devoted care!
Unfortunately, Luo Xuemei ultimately could not save her life. She passed away shortly after childbirth.
And Luo Yuhe, while caring for her sister during the difficult labor, also contracted that strange, severe poison through blood contact!
Although the poison's potency was not as strong after being filtered twice—first by Yan Lingxiao, then by Luo Xuemei—Luo Yuhe's Meridians were still shattered. Her cultivation was completely lost, and her body became extremely weak.
On her deathbed, Luo Xuemei made Luo Yuhe promise to treat Luo Xiaoxiao as her own daughter and care for her for the rest of her life.
When Luo Yuhe returned to the Jinling Luo Family, holding an infant girl and stripped of her power, the Luo Family was terrified of scandal. And her fiancé, Jin Shiming, was enraged by the perceived betrayal!
Under Jin Shiming's suppression and the family's cowardice, Luo Yuhe was expelled. She was left to wander the streets of Modu, hiding from her past.
She has lived a miserable life for the past six years.
Her former friends and relatives, under Jin Shiming's threats, dared not help her. Even when she tried to find menial work, she was quickly fired due to interference.
Ultimately, Luo Yuhe had no choice but to helplessly hold her daughter (technically her niece), Luo Xiaoxiao, and live in an abandoned dog kennel under a bridge. Scavenging for scraps to survive.
In the freezing snow of winter, she had to hold her daughter for warmth, enduring her weakened body afflicted by severe poison, and rummage through trash cans for half-eaten buns.
She was even frequently harassed, humiliated, and trampled upon by thugs sent by her former fiancé Jin Shiming, who enjoyed watching the fallen goddess suffer!
The torment and suffering were unimaginable, etched into her bones!
"Tsk tsk... 'miserable' is the only word!"
Shen Anyu shook his head, a mix of pity and opportunity in his gaze.
If not for the Destined Heroine's halo keeping her barely alive, Luo Yuhe would probably have died tragically under such circumstances long ago.
"And that Yan Lingxiao... the formidable God of War... doesn't even know his daughter is living such a miserable life? Or that the woman who saved him died?"
"It seems I, this great Villain... cough, Child of Destiny... need to step forward. I need to give Luo Yuhe and Luo Xiaoxiao a warm home. Lingshan was right; I am too kind..."
Shen Anyu slowly rose from his chair. A playful, predatory look flashed across his incomparably handsome face.
"A ready-made 'Hero Saving the Beauty' scenario. Providing timely help in a crisis. Isn't this a freebie?"
"God of War Returns? Sorry, Yan Lingxiao. Your wife—or rather, the woman raising your daughter—was intercepted by me. And saved in advance. No need to thank me!"
Just as Shen Anyu was about to leave to "save" Luo Yuhe and Luo Xiaoxiao, his phone rang.
Buzz.
Shen Anyu looked up, a surprised expression appearing on his face. The caller ID showed a number he had recently saved.
It was none other than the Dragon King Son-in-law Child of Destiny, Han Qi. Or rather, his disguised identity, Dragon King Mr. Han.
Han Qi didn't know that his true identity was already fully known to Shen Anyu. He thought he was well-disguised behind his mask and voice modulator. He didn't know Shen Anyu had already sold his secrets to his brother.
Why was Han Qi calling him now?
Shen Anyu pondered for a moment and almost immediately understood. He smiled, swipe-answering the phone.
"Little Han? Why are you calling me so early?"
On the other end of the phone, Han Qi stood in his office at the Dream Bar. His expression beneath the mask (which he wore even alone now) was extremely complex, indescribable.
Especially with Situ Yueying standing beside him. Her gaze was icy, piercing through him. He felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles.
Listening to Shen Anyu's casual voice, Han Qi took several deep breaths to steady himself before speaking:
"Young Master Shen... didn't we agree before? About... the arrangement?"
"Situ Yueying... she also agreed. She is ready."
"When will you come to Dream Bar? We are waiting."
Feeling Situ Yueying's gaze grow colder with every word, Han Qi found it difficult to continue. His throat felt dry.
Pushing a woman who once deeply loved him—a woman who had bled for him—into another man's arms... even with Han Qi's cunning and "Endure" nature, it stirred complex emotions within him. Shame. Regret.
But... for the grand cause!
For revenge against Han Xiu! For reclaiming the position of Family Head of the Emperor Capital Han Family! And for his beloved wife Liu Qingyue to enjoy the glory she deserved!
This was a necessary sacrifice! A pawn for a queen!
However, a strange sadness welled up in Han Qi's heart, as if he had lost something vital, leaving an emptiness within him that vengeance couldn't quite fill.
[Ding! Child of Destiny Han Qi feels sad and conflicted! Plundering +6,666 Destiny Points!]
Shen Anyu almost laughed out loud in his study.
A Child of Destiny eagerly offering a woman to the Villain. If the protagonist were Han Qi in a novel, the readers would probably be furious, dropping the book instantly. But now, Shen Anyu was the one holding the pen.
"Ah, that."
"I was quite busy before... dealing with some pests. But I should be free tonight."
"I'll come to Dream Bar for a visit. Make sure the 'goods' are ready."
Listening to Shen Anyu's words, Han Qi breathed a sigh of relief. He had feared Shen Anyu had lost interest, making his betrayal of Situ Yueying pointless.
He then said ingratiatingly, forcing enthusiasm into his voice:
"Then I'll tell Situ Yueying to prepare! We will congratulate Young Master Shen on your arrival!"
After hanging up the phone, Han Qi slowly lowered the device.
He looked at Situ Yueying with a complex expression. He wanted to speak, to explain again, to justify himself. But he hesitated.
Situ Yueying stood there, wiping a glass that was already clean. Her face was expressionless, her eyes dead.
"He's coming," Han Qi whispered.
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