Chapter 195 Peerless! The Fox and the Prodigal
Liu Ruyan was naturally no ordinary woman. Her looks and figure were the epitome of perfection, a masterpiece carved by the heavens.
Even among the myriad Destined Heroines Shen Anyu had encountered, she was an outstanding specimen—a "Femme Fatale" archetype with a lazy yet lethally charming demeanor.
For ordinary women, purity and charm are often conflicting attributes; one usually overrides the other. But for Liu Ruyan, they came naturally, blending like milk and honey. With a gentle smile that reached her eyes, a subtle sway of her waist that hinted at hidden strength, purity and charm intertwined, perfectly fused into a weapon of mass seduction.
Even just a casual blink of her peach-blossom eyes or a slight parting of her red lips to exhale a breath exuded captivating charm. Yet, it was not at all vulgar or cheap. It didn't scream for attention; it commanded it. It was entirely natural, like the gravity of a black hole.
If a true fox spirit Daji existed in the modern world, she would surely look like this.
Such a woman could be described as enchantingly peerless, and she deserved the title! Any man would be honored to die under her skirt.
"Is that all?"
Shen Anyu smiled calmly. His gaze was tranquil and unwavering as he looked at Liu Ruyan, appearing completely unfazed by her high-level charm offensive.
He looked at her as if she were a performing monkey, not a goddess.
He leisurely said, his voice dripping with boredom: "Why does this old woman pretend to be a young girl? It's cringe."
As his words fell, Shen Anyu turned and walked away towards the training ground, his back straight and indifferent, acting as if he didn't care about Liu Ruyan in the slightest.
Liu Ruyan froze.
She was furious inside! Her lazy and charming expression almost crumbled on her delicate face, replaced by a twitch of annoyance.
Old woman?! Pretend?!
Originally, she only wanted to counterattack Shen Anyu and avoid always being at a disadvantage after the video incident. She wanted to regain her dignity as an elder and a master. But now, Shen Anyu's dismissive attitude made her extremely displeased and unconvinced.
"No... calm down, Ruyan. He is trying to provoke you."
"I almost fell for Shen Anyu's provocation. Hmph! Does my charm, Liu Ruyan, still need to be proven? Countless men in the capital dream of me!"
A graceful, dangerous curve appeared at the corner of Liu Ruyan's delicate lips. She lifted her fair chin, her eyes brighter than the scorching sun.
'Fine. You want to play hard to get? Let's see how long you can last.'
Shen Anyu, walking away, raised an eyebrow. He wasn't surprised; he could feel her gaze burning holes in his back. Liu Ruyan would fall into his trap sooner or later. The bait was set.
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[Location: Riverside Luxury Mansion - Private Training Ground]
The next morning, the sun had just risen, casting long shadows across the manicured lawn.
Shen Anyu was already awake. His steps were light as he practiced martial arts in the Jiangjing Manor training grounds.
He wasn't using any fancy moves. Just basic punches and kicks. But with his current [Martial Dao Great Grandmaster] realm and [Divine Steel Body], every move carried the weight of a mountain.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Afterimages flew around him. The air cracked with sonic booms every time he punched. Hot waves of Qi emanated from his body like a roaring furnace, distorting the air around him. Sweat glistened on his bare torso, highlighting the perfect, steel-like definition of his muscles.
"Oh my... still so full of youthful vigor early in the morning?"
At this moment, Liu Ruyan's sweet, lazy voice drifted over from the patio.
Shen Anyu stopped his practice, exhaling a breath of white mist that shot out like an arrow.
He looked up to see Liu Ruyan.
She was dressed in a translucent black gauze dress that acted as a cover-up over a silk slip. It was elegant yet incredibly suggestive, revealing the pale skin of her arms and legs. She was lazily leaning on a rattan chair, her posture relaxed but highlighting her curves.
On the coffee table next to her, there was a cup of steaming black tea and some exquisite desserts, freshly made by the Shen Family's Michelin-star chef.
Shen Anyu grabbed a towel, wiped his face, and walked over. He radiated heat and masculinity.
He said with a smile, not bothering to put on a shirt:
"Alas, there's no helping it. Martial Artists have vigorous Qi and blood. Especially young men like me."
"I've broken through to [Martial Dao Grandmaster] at a young age, approaching the Celestial realm. My vitality is like a raging fire. So naturally, I have more needs. I need to vent this energy."
He looked at her pointedly.
"I do envy you, Little Aunt. You're older... your Qi and blood are declining with age... and your mind is stable. You don't have these burning desires anymore, do you?"
Crack.
The sound of porcelain straining.
Liu Ruyan ground her silver teeth. Her grip on the teacup tightened.
Older?! Declining Qi and blood?!
How was she old? She wasn't even twenty-nine! That was the prime age for a woman—mature, experienced, yet still youthful! She was only a few years older than Shen Anyu, wasn't she? Maybe four years?
And her Qi and blood were flourishing! She was a Grandmaster Peak expert!
However, after yesterday's events and the realization of his power, Liu Ruyan had learned some restraint. She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.
She picked up the black tea from the coffee table and took a small, leisurely sip, appearing completely unaffected by Shen Anyu's poisonous words.
"Young people... always so impatient," she murmured, regaining her composure.
Yet, despite her calm facade, she was incredibly curious. It felt as if a cat was scratching at her heart with sharp claws.
She looked at his body—the perfect muscles, the glowing skin, the aura of power. And she thought about what she had seen earlier.
Immediately, Liu Ruyan vigorously shook her head, dispelling the chaotic (and slightly lustful) thoughts in her mind.
Her beautiful eyes fixed on Shen Anyu, turning serious. The martial artist in her took over.
She put down the cup and said earnestly:
"Shen Anyu... stop joking for a moment."
"Do you know how precious the [Medicinal Pill] you gave your adorable little maid is?"
She had discovered these past two days that Shen Anyu had actually given Ruan Lingshan—that cute, clumsy maid—some Medicinal Pills.
It wasn't just vitamins.
Ruan Lingshan, who had zero martial arts foundation, instantly became full of [Origin Qi] after taking them. Her skin glowed, her eyes became brighter, and her aura rapidly strengthened. She had jumped from a mortal to almost the [Innate Realm] in days!
This left Liu Ruyan deeply shocked. It was the reason she had been waiting for Shen Anyu this morning, skipping her beauty sleep.
In the Martial Arts World, resources were everything. There were all sorts of secret medicines and Medicinal Pills, but most were garbage or had terrible side effects.
Martial arts practice and medicinal supplements were complementary. As the saying goes: "Poor scholar, rich martial artist."
If one only practiced martial arts without medicinal supplements to replenish the energy burned, the body would become depleted. Essence blood would dry up. The more one practiced, the worse their body would become, possibly even leading to organ failure or sudden death.
Only those Martial Artists from irregular backgrounds (wild cultivators) didn't understand the important significance of medicinal supplements.
Even ordinary athletes had to eat large amounts of meat and have various nutrition expert teams. Let alone more powerful Martial Artists who burned thousands of calories in a single punch?
Liu Ruyan, as the heiress of the Liu Family, had also taken Medicinal Pills and secret medicines in the past. She had eaten ginseng worth millions.
But none had the effect of Shen Anyu's.
It was truly incredible that a little maid like Ruan Lingshan, who clearly hadn't practiced martial arts a day in her life, was forcibly elevated to a cultivation level close to Innate Realm by these pills! Without exploding!
This meant the pills were not only potent but incredibly pure and gentle.
If this news spread, it would likely shake the entire Martial Arts World. Old monsters would come out of seclusion to snatch them.
Liu Ruyan was naturally not a talkative person who would spread such news (she wanted to keep the advantage for herself), but her curiosity was at its peak.
At the same time, her heart ached to the extreme. She felt physical pain.
She felt that Shen Anyu was simply a prodigal son! A wastrel who was squandering heavenly treasures!
Such a good thing... such a valuable Medicinal Pill... was actually given to a little maid just to make her skin nicer? To a girl who didn't even know how to throw a punch?
'Waste! Absolute waste!'
If it were given to her... Liu Ruyan... a Grandmaster Peak expert stuck at a bottleneck...
With just a few of those pills, she might even be able to Breakthrough to [Martial Dao Grandmaster]! She could catch up to Shen Anyu!
She looked at him with burning eyes.
"Shen Anyu... if you have more of those Medicinal Pills... I want them."
"I can buy them. The Liu Family has money. Or resources. The price is negotiable! Name your terms!"
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