Chapter 360: Yang Luoluo knocks on the door late at night! The Secret in the Wardrobe!
A long, long time later, Shen Anyu returned to the Magic City River View Manor via the [Supernatural Skill: Love Infinite Teleportation].
He briefly checked on the sleeping little maid, Ruan Lingshan, whose breathing was rhythmic and peaceful, before silently returning to his own master bedroom.
The room was dimly lit by the moonlight filtering through the French windows, casting long shadows across the Persian carpets.
Shen Anyu collapsed onto the edge of his massive king-sized bed, letting out a long sigh that seemed to carry the weight of his "exhausting" lifestyle.
"Shen Anyu, oh Shen Anyu... you truly are depraved. You can't keep indulging like this; you must Cultivate, you must work hard, you must strive for progress!"
Shen Anyu slapped his thigh, his face full of self-reproach and guilt. He felt as though he were rotting in a honeypot, his will eroded by the softness of beautiful women and the ease of his invincibility. He couldn't fall any further like this; he had to rise! He had to dominate the heavens!
Even with a [God-Level Steel Body], he couldn't wear it down like this. The spirit was willing, but the flesh... well, the flesh was actually fine, but the principle of the matter remained.
With a solemn expression, Shen Anyu mentally wrote in his diary: From tomorrow on, I will abstain from women, work hard every day, and strive for improvement in the Martial Dao!
Thump-thump!
At this precise moment, just as his ink of determination was still wet, there was a gentle, hesitant knock on the mahogany door.
A sweet, nervous voice drifted through the wood: "Master Brother... you're back. May I come in?"
Shen Anyu's expression of solemn repentance vanished instantly, replaced by a spark of interest. He cleared his throat loudly.
"Cough, cough... of course you can!"
Shen Anyu quickly tidied his slightly disheveled clothes, smoothing out the wrinkles in his silk shirt. He walked to the door, opened it, and stood there impeccably dressed, radiating an aura of righteousness and nobility. He looked every inch the benevolent and kind Master who had been meditating on the mysteries of the universe.
"Luo Luo? It's late. What's wrong?" he asked warmly, his voice dripping with brotherly concern.
Standing in the hallway was Yang Luoluo.
She was wearing a set of fluffy, white lamb-themed pajamas, complete with a hood that had little ears. It made her look incredibly young and innocent, like a lost plush toy. She was full of energy, spirited and vibrant even late at night, her eyes sparkling like stars.
However, upon seeing Shen Anyu's handsome face and the intense, masculine aura he exuded, her courage seemed to falter. Her fair face suddenly turned a deep shade of crimson, and her lips stammered, unable to form a coherent sentence.
"I... I..."
Shen Anyu watched this scene with amusement. He reached out, his large hand gently gripping her slender wrist, and pulled Yang Luoluo into the room, closing the door behind her with a soft click.
"What's wrong? You're stuttering. Do you want to ask about Martial Dao?" he teased, leading her towards the center of the room.
At the mention of Martial Dao, Yang Luoluo, this martial arts-obsessed beautiful girl, instantly forgot her shyness. She perked up her imaginary ears and looked at Shen Anyu with sparkling, worshipful eyes.
"Yes! Yes, Master Brother! Luo Luo is here to ask about Martial Dao! I... I encountered a bottleneck in the circulation technique you taught me!"
Although she felt a pang of jealousy whenever she thought about Fifth Sister Zhong Lingyin monopolizing the Master Brother, Yang Luoluo still couldn't bring herself to confess her feelings. She was a warrior at heart, direct and fierce in battle, but in matters of the heart, she was a novice. Although she felt she had fallen for Master Brother, she was innocent and didn't know how to express her love.
She only wanted to instinctively be close to Shen Anyu.
Even just being together like this, breathing the same air, made her very happy.
'Asking about Martial Dao late at night?'
Shen Anyu almost burst out laughing internally. This excuse was too clumsy. It was the classic "my computer is broken" line, but for martial artists. However, as a "good" Master, he naturally wouldn't expose it. Even if he were to expose something, it would be... something else entirely.
"Very well. Since you are so diligent, Master Brother will guide you personally," Shen Anyu said with a straight face.
"Master Brother, I'm starting!"
Yang Luoluo didn't hesitate. She sat cross-legged on the expensive wool carpet, her posture perfect. She clasped her hands in front of her chest as if holding a Tai Chi sphere. Her energetic and beautiful face was full of a serious, studious expression.
But Shen Anyu's gaze drifted down.
Her pajamas were cute, but the posture caused the fabric to pull tight. Her proud figure—the result of years of rigorous training—was undeniable. A hint of her toned midriff peeked out, revealing skin that was firm and smooth like white jade. Her slender waist was flexible and strong, and her beautiful feet, pink and tender, were folded neatly together. She exuded a youthful, vibrant aura that smelled of milk and sunshine.
Her bright, large eyes blinked as she looked up at Shen Anyu, waiting for instructions.
Shen Anyu looked at her with a mix of amusement and exasperation. He sat cross-legged opposite her, his knees brushing against hers. He reached out and clasped his hands with Yang Luoluo's.
Her palms were calloused from sword practice, warm and slightly sweaty.
"Follow my will," Shen Anyu commanded softly, his voice dropping an octave. "Circulate the Martial Dao True Essence within your body, and calm your mind. Don't resist my energy."
Having obtained countless Martial Dao [Cultivation Techniques] from the [Destiny Plunder System], Shen Anyu was now a veritable Grandmaster. His understanding of theory surpassed even the old monsters of the hidden world. Even [Heavenly Human] experts had fewer Cultivation Techniques stored in their brains than he did.
Under Shen Anyu's tailored guidance, Yang Luoluo began to circulate the [Xuanwu Qi Cultivation Art]. This technique possessed profound mysteries in both stillness and movement, making her Martial Dao True Essence exceptionally long-lasting and resilient.
Shen Anyu closed his eyes, channeling a stream of his own potent, masculine True Essence into her palms.
The sensation was electric.
Yang Luoluo gasped softly. She felt a warm, golden current rush into her meridians, guiding her own chaotic energy. It felt comfortable, safe, yet incredibly intimate. It was as if Shen Anyu was exploring the inside of her body, touching her very core.
A serious Shen Anyu possessed a unique, fatal charm.
Yang Luoluo secretly opened one eye to watch him. The moonlight illuminated his sharp jawline and his long eyelashes. Her heart pounded against her ribs like a trapped bird.
'Master Brother is so handsome… so strong… if only we could stay like this forever…'
[Ding! Detected destined heroine Yang Luoluo's favorability +1, plundering +3000 Destiny Value!]
[Ding! Detected destined heroine Yang Luoluo's total favorability 90, extra plundering +50000 Destiny Value!]
...
The system notification rang like a sweet melody, but Shen Anyu noticed the erratic beating of her pulse through their connected palms.
"Be serious!"
Shen Anyu opened his eyes and lightly patted Yang Luoluo's little head with his free hand, speaking in a feigned annoyed tone.
He had finally managed to be serious for once, with absolutely no ill intentions (mostly), yet this little apprentice was still distracted, letting her thoughts wander to pink bubbles, forcing him to be the disciplinarian.
"Mm... mm! Luo Luo will be serious now!"
Yang Luoluo exhaled sharply, smiling shyly in embarrassment, her face burning. Listening to Shen Anyu's words, she hurriedly focused her mind and calmed her spirit. She felt Shen Anyu's will flowing deeper within her body, and her Martial Dao True Essence obediently followed his guidance, circulating through her meridians in a perfect loop.
The room fell silent, save for their synchronized breathing.
Wisps of white mist, like clouds, began to steam up from the top of Yang Luoluo's head—a sign of high-level cultivation entering the zone.
Just as Yang Luoluo was getting into the swing of things, feeling her cultivation base inching forward, and the [Xuanwu Qi Cultivation Art] was running smoothly on track...
Click. Clack. Click. Clack.
The distinct sound of high heels—or perhaps elegant slippers—echoing on the hardwood floor outside the room shattered the tranquility.
Shen Anyu's ears twitched. He instantly recognized the rhythm of those footsteps.
Suddenly, Shen Anyu broke the connection and woke her with a sharp whisper:
"Luo Luo, stop! Your Fifth Sister is here! You should hide!"
"What?"
Yang Luoluo opened her eyes, dazed. The sudden interruption of the energy flow left her feeling empty.
"Fifth Sister... is here??"
Yang Luoluo's expression changed from dazed to panicked. Her face paled. If Fifth Sister Zhong Lingyin saw her here, late at night, in her pajamas, holding hands with Master Brother... she would die of shame! Or worse, Fifth Sister would tease her to death!
"Master Brother... w-where should I hide?" she whispered, her voice trembling.
Listening to Fifth Sister Zhong Lingyin's footsteps outside, getting closer and closer to the door handle, Yang Luoluo became completely flustered. She spun around like a headless chicken.
Shen Anyu almost burst out laughing. With Yang Luoluo's [Innate Realm] strength, she could have easily jumped out the window and landed safely like a cat. However, Shen Anyu naturally wouldn't let her do that. That would be too boring.
A mischievous, villainous glint flashed in his eyes as he pointed to the massive, European-style wardrobe beside the bed.
"There. The wardrobe. Quick!"
"O-Okay!"
Without a second thought, Yang Luoluo obeyed Shen Anyu's words implicitly. She scrambled up from the carpet and quickly dove into the wardrobe, pulling the louvered doors shut just as the doorknob to the bedroom turned.
She curled up in the dark space, surrounded by Shen Anyu's expensive suits. The space was tight, filled with the overwhelming, masculine scent of his cologne—cedarwood and musk. Her heart was beating so loud she feared the person outside would hear it.
Click.
The bedroom door opened.
At this moment, Zhong Lingyin walked in.
She was not wearing her usual stage outfits. Instead, she wore a loose, black silk nightgown that draped over her curves like water. The deep V-neckline revealed a tantalizing glimpse of her snowy skin, and the slit up the side showed off her long, shapely legs with every step. Her hair was loose, cascading over her shoulders in messy waves.
Since the door wasn't closed (Shen Anyu had left it unlocked on purpose), she pushed it open directly. Then, with a deliberate click, she locked it from the inside.
Inside the wardrobe, Yang Luoluo covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes wide in the darkness. Locked?? Why did she lock the door?
Zhong Lingyin turned around, leaning against the door frame, and rolled her beautiful eyes at Shen Anyu, who was sitting innocently on the bed.
"You blockhead. Didn't I hint to you this afternoon to come find me tonight?" Her voice was husky, laced with a seductive complaint.
Shen Anyu blinked, feigning a look of complete confusion. "Hint? What hint?"
"You silly husband!"
Zhong Lingyin huffed and glared at Shen Anyu, walking towards him with swaying hips.
"I said I needed to 'adjust to the time difference' and would sleep first. Are you stupid?"
She stopped in front of him, her perfume—a heady mix of orchid and rose—filling the space.
"Sakura Country and Magic City aren't far apart; there is barely any time difference. There's no need to adjust anything. I was clearly hinting for you to come find me in my room."
Shen Anyu suddenly "understood." He slapped his forehead and looked at Zhong Lingyin with a meaningful, playful smile.
"Ah... I see. I thought you genuinely couldn't handle the travel fatigue and wanted to rest a bit."
His gaze swept over her alluring figure, his eyes darkening.
"I didn't expect you to have such a big appetite, Little wild cat."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Lingyin's cheeks immediately flushed a deep red. She bit her lip, looking both shy and bold.
"Bah! Who wants to do that kind of thing with you? You pervert!"
She looked away, her eyelashes fluttering.
"But... I want to sleep with you. Just sleep. Nothing else. I just want to be held."
Shen Anyu's expression was peculiar, a half-smile playing on his lips as he leaned back, his hands resting on the bedspread behind him.
"Just sleep? That would be very boring. And I am not a man who enjoys being bored."
"You..."
Zhong Lingyin rolled her beautiful eyes elegantly. She couldn't win against his thick skin. She walked over, twisted her waist, and gracefully sat right on Shen Anyu's lap.
Her arms wrapped around his neck, and she buried her face in the crook of his neck, inhaling his scent deeply. The silk of her nightgown was slippery against his clothes, and the heat of her body was instantly palpable.
Inside the wardrobe, Yang Luoluo felt like her head was going to explode. Through the slats of the door, she could see the silhouette of the two figures intertwined on the bed. The sound of rustling fabric and soft whispers amplified in the silence.
They... they are hugging! Fifth Sister is sitting on Master Brother's lap!
Luoluo felt a strange, burning heat rising in her own body, her face so hot she could fry an egg on it. She squeezed her eyes shut, but she couldn't block out the sound.
"I feel a bit conflicted and guilty," Zhong Lingyin whispered, her voice dropping to a murmur, her fingers playing with the buttons of Shen Anyu's shirt.
"Although I've decided to be with you... I still feel I'm letting down Second Senior Sister Liu Ruyan. Isn't that shameless? Saying one thing and doing another? We agreed to focus on martial arts, yet here I am, stealing a man."
Shen Anyu rested his chin on Zhong Lingyin's fragrant shoulder, his hands naturally resting on her waist, feeling the warmth of her skin through the silk.
"Don't take it to heart," he said soothingly, his voice vibrating against her chest. "With me here, even if others find out, I will bear all the responsibility. You are just a victim of my charm."
What was Shen Anyu afraid of?
Even if he was discovered, there would be no "School Days" cleaver incident. At most, fully conquering them with maxed-out favorability would be slightly more difficult. As a scoundrel villain who was juggling multiple relationships and aiming for a harem ending, his psychological quality was incredibly strong.
Upon hearing this, Zhong Lingyin's beautiful eyes softened immediately. The guilt in her heart was washed away by his arrogance. She looked up and lightly pecked Shen Anyu's handsome face.
Smack.
The sound was crisp. Inside the wardrobe, Luoluo bit her fist to stop herself from making a sound.
"Even if I have to kneel and apologize to Second Senior Sister, I won't leave you," Lingyin declared softly.
Then, her expression turned serious. She poked Shen Anyu's chest with a manicured finger.
"However... our relationship must never be discovered by the other Senior and Junior Sisters. Especially Eldest Senior Sister Pei Changli and Fourth Senior Sister Ye Liyou."
She shivered slightly at the mention of the names.
"If those two find out... they might very well kill you. This isn't a joke, you scoundrel. Truly, I'm serious."
"Fourth Senior Sister Ye Liyou... she is the gold-medal assassin known as the 'Blood Shadow Rose'. She kills without batting an eye. Her heart is cold as ice. Even if your status is extraordinary as the Young Master of the Yanxia Shen Family, she won't hesitate…"
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