In the taxi.
An Yi was driving while Lin Chen sat in the back, neither speaking.
Lin Chen gazed out the window, his already cold expression growing even more stern.
An Yi hummed a tune, glancing at Lin Chen through the rearview mirror before smirking. "What, still sulking?"
Lin Chen remained silent for a long moment before finally murmuring, "Thanks."
They both knew why.
If An Yi hadn’t stopped him, he might have made a decision he’d regret for the rest of his life.
An Yi waved it off with a chuckle. "You’ve got a real problem. You act all cool and collected, but the moment you lose your temper, you’ll say anything."
Lin Chen didn’t respond, continuing to watch the scenery flash by outside.
"So… are you from the Underworld?" An Yi probed casually.
The mission for the Asura’s Legacy was only 2/9 complete.
In just a few months, he’d already secured Zhang Fan and Fang Jueming.
Bai Xiu was just waiting for his Destiny Points to rise, and Shangguan Qianqian had already become his subordinate—so she shouldn’t be too difficult either.
Compared to them, Lin Chen was the real challenge.
Their relationship wasn’t as hostile as when they first met, but getting this stubborn soldier to willingly call him "Boss" wouldn’t be easy.
An Yi had a hunch that the key to Lin Chen’s main quest, [Wolf King’s Revenge], lay with the Underworld.
Lin Chen replied flatly, "Stop prying. It’s none of your business."
"Come on, I won’t tell anyone!" An Yi said with a grin.
Lin Chen simply closed his eyes and refused to speak.
"Tch, what a poker face."
An Yi sighed and slammed on the brakes. "We’re here."
"Thanks."
Lin Chen opened the door and stepped out without another word.
An Yi glanced up at the brightly lit room on the second floor, lost in thought.
That must be Qin Yao’s room.
Wonder what she’s doing?
Tap tap!
The sound of knuckles rapping on glass snapped him out of it.
An Yi rolled down the window to see Lin Chen’s icy face staring back at him.
"Why aren’t you leaving?"
An Yi:
Back at the rental apartment.
The bedroom light was still on.
Curious, An Yi pushed the door open and couldn’t help but smile wryly.
Shen Muxuan was curled up on his bed, fast asleep, looking as adorable as a kitten.
"This girl… why does she keep sneaking into my bed? And she didn’t even change out of her hanfu—how is that comfortable?"
An Yi scratched his head and sighed before expertly pulling out his inflatable mattress.
Just then, the system notification chimed.
Ding! Side Quest [Scumbag’s Desire]! Reward: Evil Power Value +50!
"Scumbag?!"
An Yi was furious.
This damn villain system had no bottom line—how could it assign such a shameless quest?!
But the real kicker? 50 Evil Power Value.
An Yi swallowed hard.
Evil Power Value was the foundation of his strength. His resolve wavered.
[Scumbag]
Objective: Hold hands with a target for 12 hours!
Penalty: Shorten by five centimeters!
An Yi:
"Holy hell!!"
Five centimeters?!
If he failed three times, would it just… disappear?!
"SCREW THIS DAMN SYSTEM!"
It had crossed a line he couldn’t ignore!
Cold sweat drenched his back as he glanced at Shen Muxuan on the bed. Without hesitation, he lunged over and grabbed her hand.
"Mmm…"
Shen Muxuan stirred, blinking sleepily before her eyes widened in surprise. "An Yi? You… you’re back?"
"Uh, yeah. Back."
An Yi held her hand awkwardly.
"Where’ve you been? You didn’t come home for two days."
She pouted slightly, but her eyes sparkled like stars.
An Yi deflected, "More importantly, why are you sleeping in my bed instead of your own room?"
"B-because it’s hot! My room doesn’t have AC," she answered matter-of-factly.
An Yi smirked. "Really? It’s almost October. And the AC isn’t even on."
"It is hot! It just is!"
Shen Muxuan’s cheeks flushed as she lightly punched his chest in protest.
"Alright, alright. You’re burning up. Go back to sleep."
Still holding her hand, An Yi teased before whispering soothingly.
"Mm."
She smiled, biting her lip before snuggling closer and drifting off again.
As he watched her sleep, hand in hand, thoughts of Lan Ruoxi surfaced, leaving An Yi conflicted.
Was he a scumbag?
No, no.
By the rules of his homeland, the Ancient Continent, this didn’t count! He wasn’t even from this world!
With that rationalization, he fell asleep guilt-free.
The next morning, sunlight streamed in.
Still half-asleep, An Yi felt his nose tickling unbearably.
"Achoo!"
He sneezed awake to find Shen Muxuan grinning mischievously—she’d been teasing him with a strand of her hair.
"Lazybones, wake up! It’s already 10!"
An Yi yawned.
He’d only gotten back at dawn, severely sleep-deprived. Four hours of rest wasn’t nearly enough.
"My hand’s numb… you’ve been holding it all night," Shen Muxuan said, lifting their intertwined fingers.
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
She’d thought it was just a saying, but after two days apart, he’d become so clingy he wouldn’t even let go of her hand.
The moment Shen Muxuan tried to pull away, An Yi’s eyelid twitched violently. "DON’T LET GO!"
Five centimeters were at stake!
If she let go now…
His future happiness would be gone forever!
"Fine, fine. I won’t let go."
Shen Muxuan’s lips curled into a sweet smile.
Who knew this blockhead could be so romantic?
An Yi exhaled in relief, sweat beading on his forehead. Seven hours and twenty minutes left. Almost there.
Still drowsy, he focused and activated Mind-Calming Technique!
After one cycle, his mind was crystal clear!
"As expected of a technique passed down by Elder Cheng, a top-tier expert. Impressive!"
"Um, An Yi…" Shen Muxuan hesitated.
An Yi blinked. "What’s up?"
She pointed at the blanket. "You… lost a lot of hair."
An Yi’s eyes nearly bulged out of his skull at the sight of the strands scattered across the sheets.
"GODDAMMIT!
MY LUSCIOUS LOCKS!"
Still gripping Shen Muxuan’s hand, he scrambled into the bathroom in a panic.
"Wait, why are you dragging me along?!"
Shen Muxuan yelped as he hauled her inside.
After checking his reflection—still handsome, with sharp brows and bright eyes—An Yi sighed in relief.
Phew. Even with hundreds of hairs gone, it’s not noticeable. My face is still flawless.
"That sleazy Elder Cheng, tarnishing the reputation of top-tier experts.
Trash Mind-Calming Technique!
I’m giving it to Bai Xiu!"
"An Yi… can you step out for a sec?" Shen Muxuan whispered, face burning as she pointed to the door.
"Huh? Why?"
She squirmed, voice barely audible. "I… I need to use the bathroom."
An Yi:
"Uh… can you hold it for a bit?"
The moment the words left his mouth, even he felt like a scumbag.
But the thought of five centimeters steeled his resolve.
Seeing the desperation in his eyes, Shen Muxuan softened.
But then, her beautiful eyes brimmed with a hint of grievance, those glistening orbs fixed on An Yi as she pleaded in a pitiful tone, "You—could you please go out? I—I really can't hold it anymore."
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s the Eldest Princess, renowned for her cold and aloof detachment, became the most docile of lambs, obeying his every command without question. But when the final move was played on the chessboard, as Gu Chenghan seized everything and ascended on the verge of apotheosis, that very Princess suddenly embraced him from behind, her tone carrying a dependence never heard before: "Wait... you haven't yet... commanded me to love you forever." Gu Chenghan froze abruptly. She... hadn't been hypnotized?! ... [The Eldest Princess's Diary] [When my soul was extracted, becoming the sole spectator outside my own shell] [At first, there was overwhelming fury, until I saw] [How he used my sword to effortlessly shatter my inescapable doom] [How he wielded my authority to eradicate fatal conspiracies I had never even detected] [Like a deity, he rescued me from the deep mire I was trapped in] [If not for those annoying vixens, he and I would be a match made in heaven] [I think I am ill, gravely ill] [My deity should belong to me alone] ... "Hypnosis? Oh, it succeeded, my dear Master." "Only this time, it's my turn to hypnotize you."
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esick Sect? Well, at least it's considered a respectable orthodox sect. Wait a minute— What kind of vibe are you all giving off? Shouldn’t this be a love-struck, romance-obsessed sect? Why does everyone here sound more like demonic cultivators? "Master, today he’s getting married. This disciple wishes to descend the mountain and crash the wedding, then toy with him to death right in front of his wife..." "Elder, I only got into your sect through connections, so why won’t you teach me anything?" "Because I also became an elder through connections." Thankfully, Su Ji was just an outer sect labor disciple. Surely, nothing too crazy would— "Junior Brother, you’ve broken through to Qi Refining. Once you sever your useless spiritual root, you can officially become an outer sect disciple." "The Great Dao is merciless. Don’t let a worthless spiritual root waste your essence and spirit, hindering your cultivation." Is this really the Lovesick Sect? ... Three years later, Su Ji sat in the seat of the Lovesick Sect’s sect master, sighing with emotion. His rise to this position all started when his junior sister adamantly insisted on preserving his "spiritual root." "Mmm... Senior Brother, what’s our relationship now?" "Stop talking. Keep going." "By the way, that newly promoted top-tier sect—didn’t they come to buy our Love Beans?" "One top-grade spirit stone per Love Bean—is that really so expensive?" "I suspect they’ve eaten too many Love Beans." "Now they’re lovesick." Well, this really is the Lovesick Sect after all.
orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
