Chapter 654: Birthday Celebration! New Super Skill!
"Husband, what kind of force is the Ice Snow Immortal Palace?"
Zhong Lingyin breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that her Sixth Senior Sister, Lu Chanxi, was temporarily safe, and asked again. She knew about the Martial God Hall, but she was extremely unfamiliar with the Ice Snow Immortal Palace; this was the first time she had heard its name.
"It's a very mysterious force, and its whereabouts are unknown for now," Shen Anyu said, his deep eyes flickering with a cold, analytical light. The reflection of the room's gentle lighting danced in his pupils, but behind it lay a mind already piecing together the fragments of a much larger puzzle. He didn't voice his full conviction, but the conclusion was all but certain.
He was ninety-nine percent sure that the Ice Snow Immortal Palace was an entity that had descended from the Xuanhuang World. That regal woman in the palace dress, whose aura alone could freeze the soul, was no mere martial artist of this world. She was a true Cultivator, wielding powers that defied the very laws of physics as this planet knew them. 'Another variable,' Shen Anyu thought, a predatory calm settling over him. 'And another opportunity.'
Zhong Lingyin sighed softly, the sound barely a whisper in the quiet room. A shadow of deep worry flickered across her beautiful eyes, clouding their usual star-like brilliance. "Now, we can only hope that Sixth Senior Sister is safe and that… that good things happen to good people." Her voice was laced with a desperate sort of faith, the kind one clings to when faced with powers far beyond their comprehension.
"Don't worry." Shen Anyu's voice was a low, soothing balm. He reached out, his warm, strong fingers gently enveloping Zhong Lingyin's small, cool hand. A current of reassuring strength flowed from his touch, a silent promise that anchored her in the storm of her fears. He looked directly into her eyes, his gaze steady and absolute. "I will definitely rescue Lu Chanxi. Your Junior Sister is my Junior Sister." The words were simple, yet they carried the weight of an unbreakable vow.
The warmth of his hand and the unwavering conviction in his voice were a powerful comfort. Zhong Lingyin leaned into him, resting her head on his broad shoulder, seeking refuge in his presence. The subtle scent of his cologne, a clean and masculine fragrance, filled her senses, pushing back the encroaching anxiety. "Husband, why is our Sword Palace always being targeted?" she murmured, her voice muffled against his shirt. "First the Martial God Hall, and now this… this Ice Snow Immortal Palace?" It was a question born of exhaustion and confusion, a lament against a world that seemed determined to tear her newfound family apart.
Shen Anyu chuckled, the sound a low vibration against her ear. He gently stroked her silky hair, his touch both tender and proprietary. "Who told you all to be such beautiful and talented women?" he said, his tone a mixture of teasing and absolute truth. "Your Aptitudes and your looks are both extraordinary, pinnacles of this world. But your strength… it's still too weak to protect such treasures." His words were blunt, but they held no malice. It was the simple, brutal calculus of the world he now dominated: the strong prey on the weak, and exceptional value always attracts predators.
Zhong Lingyin lifted her head slightly to roll her eyes at him, though there was no real heat behind the gesture. She pursed her pink lips, a thoughtful expression replacing the worry on her face. "Husband, you're right." Her voice was firm now, the initial fear transmuting into a cold resolve. "We are still too weak. Otherwise, neither the Martial God Hall nor the Ice Snow Immortal Palace would dare to even think of scheming against us."
The realization settled deep within her. Despite her meteoric rise in the entertainment industry, she had never once neglected the path of cultivation. Even while on set, between takes and during late nights in her hotel room, she practiced. She managed her time with a discipline that would astound her fans, channeling her energy into the profound depths of the Martial God Art. It had been less than a month since she had truly begun her formal cultivation under his guidance, yet she had already reached the late Innate Realm. Her progress was terrifying. Many martial artists who had bled and suffered for twenty years couldn't dream of reaching her current level.
This incredible speed was a product of two factors. First, her own Aptitude was exceptional, a one-in-a-million talent. But more importantly, Shen Anyu had provided her with resources that could rewrite destiny itself: the top-tier divine art, the Martial God Art, a seemingly endless supply of spiritual elixirs that purified her body and soul, and his personal guidance, where he would directly assist her cultivation, infusing his own potent energy to shatter her bottlenecks.
Her thoughts, however, quickly turned back to her sisters. "First Senior Sister is very strong," she reasoned aloud, her delicate brows knitting together in concentration. "The Martial God Hall and Ice Snow Immortal Palace might not be able to do anything to her… but Third Senior Sister might be in danger." The moment she spoke the name, a fresh wave of anxiety washed over her.
Shen Anyu's expression remained placid, but his mind was a whirlwind of cold calculations. 'Fairy Pei's strength is formidable by this world's standards, but against a true power from the Xuanhuang World like the Ice Snow Immortal Palace? She stands no chance.' He knew the truth was even grimmer. The Hall Master of the Martial God Hall had broken through. He was now a Land Immortal, a being who had touched the threshold of true transcendence. Once that old monster stabilized his cultivation and emerged from his seclusion, Fairy Pei would be utterly outmatched. And as for the Goddess Doctor, Murong Jieyu, her medical skills were divine, but her combat strength was even less of a factor.
It was the fundamental logic of this world's narrative. If the Destined Heroine could single-handedly crush all the villains, what purpose would the Child of Destiny serve?
Far away in his River View Manor in Magic City, Ye Linyuan suddenly felt a chill and let out a massive sneeze. He glared at the mountain of homework and practice exams piled on his desk, a monument to his stolen youth, and cursed Shen Anyu's name with every fiber of his being.
"If… if Third Senior Sister encounters danger," Zhong Lingyin's voice pulled Shen Anyu from his thoughts. She had lifted her exquisitely beautiful face, her crystalline eyes fixed on his, searching for an answer. "Husband, will you save her?"
"Of course," Shen Anyu replied instantly, without a flicker of hesitation. His voice was firm, resolute. "I said it before. Your Senior Sister is my Senior Sister."
"Hmph." A playful, suspicious light entered Zhong Lingyin's eyes. She rolled them at him again, a hint of a pout on her lips. "You rascal. You're definitely scheming against Third Senior Sister, aren't you?"
"I…" Shen Anyu began to protest, a perfect picture of wounded innocence, but before he could utter a single word, a fair, slender hand covered his lips. Her fingers were soft, her touch gentle but firm, silencing him completely.
Zhong Lingyin gazed at him, her eyes sparkling with a complex mix of emotions—love, exasperation, and a surprising depth of understanding. She leaned in closer, her voice dropping to an intimate whisper that was for his ears alone. "As long as you can protect Third Senior Sister, and as long as she is willing… then I won't say anything." She paused, a wry, knowing smile playing on her lips. "After all, although my rascal of a husband is a tiny bit of a philanderer, he's also a good man who takes responsibility for his actions."
At this, the tension in her expression completely dissolved, replaced by a lively, mischievous glint. Her brows relaxed, and she leaned back with a flick of her hair. "Anyway, it'll be Second Senior Sister Liu Ruyan and Fourth Senior Sister Ye Liyou who get angry then. Hmph, hmph, you rascal, they're not as easy to talk to as your Lingyin."
'Is that so?' Shen Anyu thought, a dangerous smile touching the corner of his mind. 'Not easy to talk to? It sounds like they still need a proper education.'
With that small interruption, Zhong Lingyin's jealousy seemed to have been defused and redirected. Still, the thought of her Second Senior Sister's fiery temper was enough to make her shiver. She didn't dare to imagine that confrontation.
"Husband, I still don't dare to let Second Senior Sister know about us," she said, clasping her hands together in a pleading gesture. Her face, a masterpiece of delicate beauty, looked utterly adorable in its earnest entreaty. "Let's just… delay it for a while longer."
Shen Anyu, of course, wholeheartedly agreed. It was far more entertaining this way.
Afterward, they finalized the details of their story. Zhong Lingyin expertly removed her makeup, shedding the persona of the superstar and returning to her original identity. Meanwhile, Anna, her ever-loyal assistant, conveniently found an excuse about urgent family matters and departed for the night.
"My dear Junior Sister, you're back from the Hangzhou Film and Television City?" The voice was like silk and honey, but it held an edge of playful steel. Liu Ruyan stood in the living room, a half-smile gracing her lips, her expression a mask of pure amusement.
A spike of guilt shot through Zhong Lingyin, but years of acting experience allowed her to maintain a flawless facade. She showed no hint of panic, her smile sweet and radiant. "Yes, yes! The moment I heard Second Senior Sister came to celebrate my birthday, I couldn't even bother with filming anymore. I came straight back! Thank you, Senior Sister, for taking time out of your busy schedule to celebrate with me."
Liu Ruyan's charming eyes lifted, a knowing glint within them. Ignoring Zhong Lingyin's words, she moved with practiced grace. In front of her junior sister, she intimately linked her arm with Shen Anyu's, a clear act of possession. Then, rising onto her tiptoes, she planted a loud, deliberate kiss on his handsome face, leaving a distinct red lipstick mark on his cheek. "Husband," she cooed, her voice dripping with affection, "you even specially informed Lingyin. You truly are thoughtful. Yan'er will be sure to reward you properly tonight."
Zhong Lingyin bit down on her pink lower lip with her pearly white teeth, a sharp sting of jealousy piercing her heart. She had meticulously planned to be the one to thank Shen Anyu tonight, a private celebration for just the two of them. Now, her audacious Second Senior Sister had brazenly snatched the opportunity right out from under her nose, and she was powerless to say a thing.
Shen Anyu caught her gaze and offered a subtle, reassuring glance, a silent message that everything was fine, that he had it all under control.
Liu Ruyan snorted inwardly, a triumphant smirk hidden behind her radiant smile. 'Hmph, little sister. You're still too naive.' She resolved to cling to Shen Anyu for the entire night and not let him leave her side for a single second.
Later that evening, they celebrated Zhong Lingyin's birthday. There was cake, laughter, and a lively atmosphere of merriment, the details of which need not be recounted.
But late into the night, Liu Ruyan found herself filled with regret. With tears welling in her eyes, she pleaded, "Husband… dear Husband, please, spare me. Go… go to Lingyin's place."
"Lingyin?" Shen Anyu's eyes widened, his face a perfect mask of shock and bewilderment. "She's your Junior Sister! How could I possibly go there?"
Liu Ruyan weakly pinched his side, rolling her eyes at his award-worthy performance. "Stop pretending… Don't hide it from me. Just go. It's Lingyin's birthday today; she gets a special treat."
"Absolutely not," Shen Anyu declared with unshakeable righteousness. "How could I ever abandon you?"
Only after Liu Ruyan had completely fainted from exhaustion did Shen Anyu leisurely make his way to Zhong Lingyin's room for a very special, private birthday celebration.
At the break of dawn, Shen Anyu returned to his own room, a joyful and thoroughly satisfied expression on his face.
"Now I have over 17 million Destiny Points. I'll keep 10 million as a backup in case of emergencies. I've already done three thousand-consecutive draws before, so if I do seven more thousand-consecutive draws, I can redeem a Super God-Level reward!"
"What will the new Super God-Level reward be?"
Shen Anyu's handsome face showed anticipation and delight.
Super God-Level rewards were all extremely Heaven-Defying and incredibly powerful.
The two Super God-Level rewards Shen Anyu had obtained so far were Super God-Level Infinite Teleportation of Love and Sharing.
Love Infinite Teleportation allows one to instantly teleport to any Destined Heroine or Daughter of Destiny with a favorability rating of ninety or above, regardless of spatial distance, even in outer space. It's a super divine skill essential for home travel, rushing, and killing.
With Love Infinite Teleport, even if he encountered an unimaginably powerful enemy, he could instantly leave. If any of Shen Anyu's women encountered an accident, he could instantly rush to the rescue without needing to stake out the location to save them.
Sharing allows one to share everything of a Destined Heroine or Daughter of Destiny with a full favorability rating—power, cultivation, Lifespan, vitality, and so on. It's a divine skill for living off women and relying on powerful connections.
Shen Anyu was greatly looking forward to the new Super God-Level reward
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