Chapter 376: Susan's Secret! The Yandere Joins the Harem!
Behind Shen Anyu, a timid young girl followed closely, her eyes cast down, clutching Shen Anyu's sleeve like a shy new bride afraid of stepping on her own dress.
Her pretty face, full of collagen and youthful vitality, was flushed with a charming, almost feverish blush. She looked like a porcelain doll that had just been pampered to the extreme.
Yang Luoluo, Zhong Lingyin, Aunt Xiao, and the others were initially delighted to see Shen Anyu return safely. But then, puzzlement washed over them.
Where did this beautiful girl come from?
And where were the three Heavenly Human Realm experts of the Martial God Hall? The ones who were threatening to level the city just an hour ago?
Shen Anyu's handsome face was pale—paler than usual. His deep eyes had dark circles underneath, speaking of an exhaustion that went bone-deep. His waist felt empty, a sensation familiar to any man who had been squeezed dry.
He still had some lingering fear.
Susan... had been too terrifying just now.
In that Blood Realm, she wasn't this shy girl. She was a Goddess of Slaughter. If Shen Anyu hadn't desperately "held her back" using every ounce of his charm, stamina, and physical prowess, Susan would have likely rushed out of that strange space and annihilated Zhong Lingyin and Yang Luoluo purely out of jealousy.
As for how Shen Anyu "desperately held her back"?
Well... just look at his pale complexion, the slight tremble in his legs, and the satisfied glow radiating from Susan, and you'll understand.
This was ten times more exhausting than fighting the three Heavenly Human experts of the Martial God Hall! Fighting them drained his Qi; fighting Susan drained his very Essence.
If not for his [God-level Steel Body] and the handful of high-grade recovery pills he swallowed like candy, Shen Anyu might not even be able to stand steadily right now.
The sacrifice was truly too great. Being a Villain Harem King was hazardous work.
'No... I must become stronger! My kidney function must reach the Land Immortal realm!'
Never before had Shen Anyu felt such a strong determination to strengthen his physique.
Facing Yang Luoluo, Zhong Lingyin, and the others, who were staring with eyes full of curiosity and confusion, Shen Anyu took a deep breath. He turned his head to look at Susan, his eyes filled with a calculated yet convincing deep affection and doting.
He gently pulled her forward and said:
"This is my girlfriend, Susan."
He paused, letting the bomb drop, then continued with a warm smile:
"Susan, be polite. This is my little apprentice Yang Luoluo, Yang Luoluo's Senior Sister Zhong Lingyin, Yang Luoluo's Junior Brother Ye Linyuan, and my bodyguard captain Aunt Xiao..."
Girlfriend?
Hearing Shen Anyu's introduction, everyone's expressions changed in unison. The air seemed to freeze.
Yang Luoluo's bright, clear black and white eyes widened until they were almost perfectly round. She looked at Shen Anyu in surprise, her mouth slightly agape.
'Girlfriend? But... wasn't Master Brother's girlfriend Second Senior Sister Liu Ruyan?'
'Did he have another girlfriend? Or... did he break up with Second Senior Sister Liu Ruyan?'
As soon as she thought of this possibility, Yang Luoluo felt a hint of secret joy bubbling in her heart. If Master Brother was single (or at least, free from that specific sister), maybe she had a chance?
Zhong Lingyin was stunned. Her beautiful eyes looked at Shen Anyu with a complex mix of emotions—shock, jealousy, and a hint of resentment.
'You scoundrel... you went to fight a life-and-death battle and came back with a new woman?'
However, she didn't say anything. She bit her lip and remained silent. Their relationship couldn't be exposed anyway; she was a hidden lover. And deep down, she knew Shen Anyu's nature. He was a dragon among men; he wouldn't be tethered to just one.
As long as Shen Anyu didn't leave her... as long as she still had a place in his heart... then no matter how many people were by Shen Anyu's side, she would be willing to stay.
After this crisis—watching him stand against three Heavenly Humans for her—Zhong Lingyin's defense had completely crumbled.
In the past hour of waiting in terror, Zhong Lingyin had thought a lot. She realized that without him, her world was gray. If something happened to Shen Anyu, she wouldn't want to live either.
She no longer had any scruples, no longer cared about any obstacles or moral boundaries. She just wanted to be with Shen Anyu.
[Ding! Detected Destined Heroine Zhong Lingyin's affection level +1, plundering +3000 Destiny Value!]
[Ding! Detected Destined Heroine Zhong Lingyin's total affection level 100 (Unshakeable Love)!]
[Ding! Extra Plundering: +300000 Destiny Value!]
[Ding! Cashback triggered...]
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Shen Anyu was a little surprised and delighted. He heard the majestic sound of the System notifications ringing like slot machines in his mind.
'Oh? Maxed out?'
He hadn't expected Zhong Lingyin's affection level to reach the absolute maximum like this. 100/100 meant she would die for him without hesitation. She was completely conquered.
At this moment, Ye Linyuan's eyes lit up.
He listened to Shen Anyu's words, and a spark of hope ignited in his childish heart, sweeping away his previous dejection and despondency.
'Girlfriend? He admitted it!'
He deliberately asked in a loud, innocent voice:
"Big Brother! This is your girlfriend? Then... what about Second Senior Sister? Does she know?"
Shen Anyu's gaze swept lightly over Ye Linyuan.
It was a casual glance, but it carried the weight of a Heavenly Human's suppression.
Crack.
Ye Linyuan immediately felt as if an invisible iron hand had clamped around his throat. The air was squeezed out of his lungs. He couldn't breathe, let alone fan the flames or cause trouble. His face turned purple.
It was over in an instant. Shen Anyu released the pressure.
"Cough! Cough! Cough!"
Ye Linyuan clutched his throat and coughed violently, tears streaming down his face. His gaze towards Shen Anyu was now filled with genuine fear. He dared not speak anymore.
But in his heart, he was screaming:
'Shen Anyu! You bastard! You dare to treat me like this! Damn it! If I hadn't lost all my cultivation, I would definitely make you suffer a thousand cuts!'
However, when he thought of the power Shen Anyu displayed during his fight with the three Heavenly Humans of the Martial God Hall—that overwhelming aura—Ye Linyuan became troubled again.
He still couldn't find a way to lift the curse and restore his original cultivation and appearance. How could he deal with Shen Anyu now? And how could he win back his goddess Senior Sister when he was just a helpless brat?
But then, his optimist brain kicked in.
'Fortunately, this guy Shen Anyu is arrogant. He voluntarily announced a new girlfriend! He dug his own grave!'
'This way, Second Senior Sister Liu Ruyan definitely won't tolerate it and will break up with Shen Anyu! Fifth Sister Zhong Lingyin and Seventh Senior Sister Yang Luoluo will also see Shen Anyu's true nature as a scumbag and won't be with him!'
Ye Linyuan had always been an optimist (or delusional), and his mood immediately brightened again.
He had another chance. The villain had exposed his flaw!
At this moment, Susan heard Shen Anyu's introduction. Her jealousy, which had been simmering like molten lava, slightly subsided.
She looked at Zhong Lingyin and Yang Luoluo with her dark, observant eyes.
'Oh... they are just Husband's apprentices.'
She felt relieved.
'Since they are apprentices, I don't have to kill them. Husband needs subordinates.'
She had misunderstood, thinking that Zhong Lingyin and Yang Luoluo were both Shen Anyu's disciples. After all, Zhong Lingyin was Yang Luoluo's Senior Sister, and Shen Anyu deliberately didn't explain clearly to maintain the ambiguity.
Afterward, Susan suppressed her shyness (and her murderous aura) and greeted Zhong Lingyin, Yang Luoluo, and the others with a sweet, harmless smile.
"Hello, everyone. Please take care of me."
Next, Shen Anyu called to reassure his parents and family. The battle had caused quite a commotion, and if he didn't report in, the Yanxia Shen Family and the Yanxia An Family would likely mobilize the national army to turn Modu upside down.
Then he asked Aunt Xiao to find a few cars, and the group returned to Jiangjing Manor in a convoy.
[Location: Jiangjing Manor – Living Room]
The group sat down, the atmosphere thick with unanswered questions.
"Big Brother... what about those three Heavenly Humans from the Martial God Hall?"
Ye Linyuan, who never learned his lesson, pretended to be naive and asked Shen Anyu again. He was truly too curious. His protagonist instincts demanded an explanation for the plot hole.
Yang Luoluo, Zhong Lingyin, Aunt Xiao, and the others also looked at Shen Anyu curiously. They also wanted to know the answer.
What exactly happened just now?
Why did Shen Anyu and the three Heavenly Humans of the Martial God Hall disappear into thin air while fighting? And why did they never return?
An hour later, Shen Anyu appeared with a beautiful girl, even calling her his girlfriend, while the three Heavenly Humans had vanished without a trace. It was like a magic trick.
When this was mentioned, recalling the "scenes" in the strange blood mist space just now, Susan's fair and delicate face flushed slightly again. Her eyes grew misty. She didn't know that she could be so... bold. But she didn't feel bad; on the contrary, it felt extremely good. She stole a glance at Shen Anyu, licking her lips subconsciously.
Shen Anyu looked at Ye Linyuan with a half-smile, his expression unreadable.
"They're dead. Turned to ash. Not a single bone left. Do you believe me?"
Ye Linyuan gave a sheepish smile, scratching his head.
"Haha... Big Brother is joking again."
He didn't believe it in his heart. Not for a second.
'Bullshit. How could Shen Anyu kill three Heavenly Humans alone? He must have used some artifact to escape, or they reached a deal.'
Besides, he didn't see a single corpse. No blood. No battle damage.
In Ye Linyuan's opinion, those three Heavenly Humans from the Martial God Hall must have left after reaching an agreement.
However, Shen Anyu being able to drive away three Heavenly Humans of the Martial God Hall still greatly shocked Ye Linyuan. It meant Shen Anyu had leverage he didn't know about.
And what happened with that sudden disappearance and reappearance? That was the biggest mystery.
But Shen Anyu naturally wouldn't explain. Nor was there any need to explain to a dying protagonist.
'Shen Anyu, this bastard... it seems I can't do anything to him for a while.'
Ye Linyuan thought helplessly, sinking into the sofa.
Aunt Xiao, standing by the side, sighed from the bottom of her heart. Her eyes were filled with reverence.
"For the Young Master to reach the Heavenly Human stage at such a young age and defeat the three Heavenly Humans of the Martial God Hall... no one in a thousand years can compare! You are a dragon among men, Young Master!"
"If the Family Head and the others knew, they would be extremely relieved. If this were exposed to the public, it would probably shock the world and rewrite the rankings!"
Shen Anyu shook his head and smiled, waving his hand dismissively.
"There's no need to announce it. Low profile is key."
He paused, then added:
"However, I just told my parents, grandfather, and maternal grandfather that I'm safe. My mother... has already set off for Magic City. She's worried and wants to come see me personally."
Mother?
Listening to Shen Anyu's words, the air in the room suddenly changed.
Susan, Zhong Lingyin, and Yang Luoluo all froze. A unified thought flashed through their minds, carrying a different kind of terror than the Martial God Hall:
'Future mother-in-law is coming?'
The tension of domestic warfare began to brew.
Meanwhile, Shen Anyu's eyes were deep as he looked at Susan, who was now clinging to his arm again.
The most important thing now was not his mother, nor the Martial God Hall.
It was to figure out Susan's secret...
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