Chapter 95
Chapter 95
After reaping a significant harvest, Xu Hao checked his recent gains while Xiao Wanling slept soundly.
His emotion points had skyrocketed to 130,000.
No need to wait!
“Time to roll the lottery!”
Even though Bai Ling, his personal bodyguard, ensured his safety and the protagonist couldn’t do much to him, it still wasn’t absolute security.
Xu Hao wanted complete control.
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: +1 Luck…]
“Hmm?”
He had never seen this attribute on his stats panel before.
What was its use?
Improved fortune?
Well, let’s hope it works.
He wasn’t asking for much—just a few more female leads.
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: +9 Free Attribute Points…]
Nice!
Nine points were quite a lot.
Was this the effect of +1 Luck?
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: Item—10 sets of QQ Lace Lingerie…]
Xu Hao stared at the ten delicate lace outfits in his hands, lost in thought.
Honestly, last night was a bit monotonous. He had been considering trying something fresh.
And now, he got exactly what he wanted?
Was this luck?
A useful reward… but please, don’t send it again next time.
Did the system think he didn’t know where to buy these?
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: Character—Peak Ming Jin Assassin (1)]
Swish!
Xu Hao’s eyes gleamed.
A Peak Ming Jin Assassin had appeared.
Excellent.
Another powerful fighter under his command—his security just went up another level.
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: +8 Free Attribute Points…]
Not bad. Keep going!
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: Item—10 Xisui Pills…]
Xu Hao’s eyes lit up.
Xisui Pills were premium stuff.
They could cleanse the body, remove impurities, and even enhance attractiveness.
He had already used one before and couldn’t take another, but his women could.
They’d become even more beautiful, which meant better experiences for him.
Nice!
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: Character—Late Ming Jin Assassins (2)]
Good, good, good!
The more, the merrier.
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: Skill—Assassination (Master Level)…]
As the system’s voice fell, a surge of memories flooded Xu Hao’s mind.
Techniques for stealth, concealment, and silent killings filled his brain.
Even knowledge on disguising murders as accidents so no one could trace them.
Xu Hao’s eyebrows twitched.
This was a great skill.
Not that he needed to assassinate anyone—he had people for that.
But the stealth and escape techniques were valuable.
If he ever encountered a strong protagonist he couldn’t defeat, he could just slip away.
Another insurance policy for his life.
The only downside was that it was Master-level.
It’d be better if it were God-level or at least Grandmaster-level.
Then, a thought struck him.
He checked his inventory again and, as expected, found a Grandmaster Skill Upgrade Card.
Perfect timing.
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: Character—Early Ming Jin Assassins (10)]
Impressive.
Ten at once!
With the assassins he had already drawn, he now had enough to start forming his own intelligence network.
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: +8 Free Attribute Points…]
This lottery session was profitable.
Every attribute reward had been at least 8 points.
Keeping up this streak was crucial.
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: Item—Limited Edition Maybach…]
(Currently parked in the host’s home garage.)
Xu Hao looked at the miniature model of the luxurious, yet subtly elegant car.
It suited his style.
But come on, did the system think he couldn’t buy one himself?
What a waste of a reward slot.
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: Character—Mid Ming Jin Assassins (5)]
Perfect!
His assassins were getting stronger.
Time to upgrade the security detail around his daughters.
[Ding… Congratulations! You won the reward: Skill—108 Demon-Subduing Staff Techniques…]
Uh… what?!
Xu Hao reviewed the newly acquired knowledge in his mind, his expression turning… strange.
The name alone sounded shady.
And sure enough, the skill itself was just as inappropriate.
He had considered himself well-versed in various techniques, but it turned out there were many more positions left to unlock.
Truly, an eye-opening experience.
Still, it was better than a box of Durex.
Aside from a few rebellious women, this technique was bound to be useful.
Lottery complete.
Now it was time to allocate the attribute points.
This time, he had gained a total of 25 free attribute points.
Xu Hao fell into deep thought.
If he dumped all of them into strength, he might reach the Dark Jin level.
But without matching endurance, he wouldn’t be able to fully utilize his power.
After some deliberation, he decided to balance his stats.
+10 Strength
+10 Endurance
+5 Spirit
A perfect upgrade.
A familiar warmth surged through his body.
Next, Xu Hao directly used the Grandmaster Skill Upgrade Card on his newly acquired Assassination Skill, raising it to the Grandmaster level.
With everything settled, his eyes gleamed as he checked his stats.
[Character]: Xu Hao
[Identity]: Controller of the Xu Corporation
[Charm]: 93 (Max: 100)
[Strength]: 90 (Late Ming Jin)
[Constitution]: 56 (Average Person: 10)
[Spirit]: 40 (Average Person: 10)
[Skills]:
Close Combat (Grandmaster)
Painting (Grandmaster)
Calligraphy (God-level)
Piano (Grandmaster)
Music (Master)
Tea Art (God-level)
Firearms (Master)
Eighteen Martial Arts (Grandmaster)
Assassination (Grandmaster)
[Items]:
Desert Eagle
10 Xisui Pills
Small Leather Whip
[Special Abilities]:
Portable Space (1 cubic meter)
Teleportation
Overwhelming Dominance
[Emotion Points]: 2893
[Free Attribute Points]: 0
After an active night, hunger set in.
Xu Hao ordered food from the hotel.
He woke Xiao Wanling up—to eat, of course.
Naturally, a few unexpected events unfolded during the meal.
An hour later, both of them left the hotel.
Xu Hao received a call and had to go to the company, so Xiao Wanling had to return home alone.
No big deal—he had assigned elite assassins to watch over her.
Before heading to the company…
Xu Hao went to inspect his newly acquired assassins.
“Greetings, Master…”
More than a dozen women knelt before him.
Their expressions were cold, their presence exuding an aura of ruthless killers.
A surge of ambition rose in Xu Hao’s heart.
The entire Magic City felt like it was beneath his feet.
If he kept growing stronger, one day, he would conquer the entire world.
But he quickly calmed himself.
He was far from strong enough.
Not to mention the invincible rebellious son he’d have to face in two and a half years—even the protagonists he’d encountered so far were not easy to deal with.
He couldn’t afford to get arrogant.
Steady development was the key.
“Rise.”
After dismissing the assassins, he left the arrangements to Bai Ling, his personal bodyguard.
Then, Bai Ling drove him to the company…
Meanwhile, Xiao Wanling drove home…
Her silver BMW pulled up to her house, only for her to spot a figure resembling a beggar at the entrance.
Who else could it be but Zheng Feifan?
Last night, Zheng Feifan had waited outside for Xiao Wanling to return.
When she didn’t come home, he refused to leave, even skipping work, waiting all night.
And just like that, he waited until the afternoon.
Exhausted from lack of sleep, his eyes were sunken with dark circles, his skin dull and loose.
Coupled with his ragged clothes, he was indistinguishable from a street beggar.
Xiao Wanling parked her car and stepped out.
A sharp sting made her frown as she moved cautiously toward the door.
Zheng Feifan’s eyes lit up the moment he saw her, rushing forward—
But then, he noticed her slow, delicate movements and the lingering allure in her expression.
He froze on the spot, as if struck by lightning.
A storm raged in his mind.
His worst fears had come true.
She had spent the entire night with a man.
And who else could it be but Xu Hao?
An unbearable pain crushed his chest.
Why was she so careless with herself?
How could she give herself to such a ruthless, deceitful scoundrel?
If she didn’t know about Xu Hao’s true nature, he could understand.
But…
He had already warned her about him!
Xiao Wanling finally noticed Zheng Feifan by the door and frowned.
Without acknowledging him, she walked past him.
Zheng Feifan couldn’t hold back any longer.
He blocked her path, his bloodshot eyes filled with desperation.
“Wanling, where were you last night? Why didn’t you come home?”
“How is that any of your business?”
Her words were a sledgehammer to his heart.
His chest tightened, and he let out a bitter laugh.
“I was just worried about you… afraid you’d be deceived by some bad guy.”
His insinuation was clear.
Xiao Wanling’s expression turned cold.
“You’re the bad guy. Your whole family are bad guys.”
She had no idea why Uncle Xu tolerated this guy, but she sure wouldn’t.
Zheng Feifan didn’t argue and carefully asked,
“Wanling, were you with Xu Hao last night? I told you before—he’s a fraud.”
“Fraud?”
Xiao Wanling glanced at him sideways.
Xu Hao didn’t seem fake at all—if anything, he was incredibly strong.
She had stayed at Xu’s house for so many days.
Did he really think she couldn’t tell what kind of person Xu Hao was?
Whether it was toward her or his daughters, Xu Hao was genuine.
“Isn’t he?” Zheng Feifan’s frustration grew.
“Look at you! He doesn’t even have the slightest pity for you. You can barely walk, and he still left you alone!”
Xiao Wanling paused for a moment.
Thinking back to last night…
Yeah, Xu Hao really didn’t go easy on her.
The entire night…
Did Zheng Feifan have any idea what she had been through?
As for why Xu Hao didn’t accompany her home, it was understandable—
He received an urgent call from his company and had to handle an issue.
But he did promise to visit her tonight.
Just imagining being with Xu Hao again made her smile.
Zheng Feifan saw that smile and felt crushed.
Unwilling to give up, he asked,
“How could he treat you like this? You two have such a huge age gap—did he force you?”
Seeing how relentless he was, Xiao Wanling lost her patience.
“Are you done yet?”
She crossed her arms.
“Didn’t you already suspect my relationship with Uncle Xu?”
“I’m with Uncle Xu, and he didn’t force me, threaten me, or deceive me. I chose to be with him of my own free will,” Xiao Wanling stated firmly.
“I was the one who took the initiative last night too. Satisfied now?”
Boom—
Zheng Feifan felt as if lightning had struck him out of nowhere. His last sliver of hope shattered.
Xiao Wanling had indeed spent the night with Xu Hao, and not just that—she had willingly thrown herself at him.
Unbelievable.
The elegant, gentle, and refined landlady he had admired had willingly clung to an old man.
Xiao Wanling arched her brows.
Seeing Zheng Feifan looking so devastated, as if they had some deep connection, infuriated her even more.
“Uncle Xu is nothing like what you claim. If you dare slander him again, don’t blame me for getting rough,” she warned.
She was unwavering. If he said another bad word about Xu Hao, she’d probably kick him right then and there.
Zheng Feifan felt powerless.
Xiao Wanling’s trust in Xu Hao was unwavering. Without solid proof, nothing he said would change her mind.
A glint of determination flashed in Zheng Feifan’s eyes.
He had to find evidence of Xu Hao’s crimes as soon as possible.
Just like when he took down Zhao Media, he would destroy Xu Corporation.
He refused to believe that a man who had built such a massive empire hadn’t engaged in illegal dealings.
Taking a deep breath, he spoke with resolve.
“Wanling, I know you won’t believe me now. But just wait—I will find the proof to expose Xu Hao’s true nature.”
With that, he turned to leave, suppressing the pain in his heart.
“Wait…”
Xiao Wanling’s voice stopped him.
Hope flickered in Zheng Feifan’s eyes.
Had she finally come to her senses?
He turned back quickly, only to hear her next words, ice-cold and devoid of emotion.
“You have three days to clean up and move out.”
“I’ll consider the time you spent here as charity. Now get lost. I don’t want to see you again.”
She had originally rented the place to him out of goodwill, not even bothering to draft a contract.
Later, when he stopped paying rent, she had been too lazy to press him for it.
But now, after he dared to slander Uncle Xu, she had no tolerance left.
The ring Uncle Xu gave her, the night they spent together—
She couldn’t forget any of it. She was completely enamored with him.
No one could slander him.
Especially not her own tenant.
She wanted nothing more than to kick Zheng Feifan out immediately.
Seeing Xiao Wanling’s serious expression, Zheng Feifan panicked.
She really intended to kick him out.
“Wanling, isn’t this a bit extreme?”
“I’m not asking for your opinion. I’m informing you,” she said coldly.
“Wanling, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have skipped rent. I’ll pay it all now, okay?”
“Heh. Do you think I care about your rent? I don’t need it. I just want you gone.”
“Wanling, please! I’ll pay double—no, ten times the rent! A hundred times!”
Zheng Feifan pleaded.
He didn’t want to leave. Being able to see such a beautiful woman every day was a blessing.
And who knew what that scumbag Xu Hao would do to her?
He had to stay and protect her.
He wasn’t giving up on Xiao Wanling, even if she had already been taken.
But she had no patience left.
“I’ll come back for the house in three days. If you’re still here, I’ll call the police.”
Click—
She opened the door.
And as she shut it behind her, she left him with one final, ruthless remark…
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