Chapter 636: The New Child of Destiny, Xiao Fan's Envy and Jealousy!
[Name: Xiao Fan]
[Age: 33]
[Background: In "My Girlfriend Joined a Reality Show and Exposed My Hidden Fortune," Xiao Fan, the Child of Destiny, is a Super Soldier King of the Special Department and the General Instructor of the Black Dragon Special Forces.]
[He is known as the Fang of the Black Dragon, a name that intimidates all who hear it, and has earned countless merits and awards.]
[Xiao Fan, who enjoyed robbing the rich to help the poor and acting as a maverick, accumulated a fortune of hundreds of billions by the age of thirty.]
[He wisely retired to his hometown to enjoy a quiet life, occasionally fishing, eating skewers, and working part-time as a delivery driver to experience an ordinary existence.]
[At this time, the pure, soft, and adorable school beauty Xia Mengmeng, ten years his junior, captured his heart with her constant calls of "Uncle."]
[Xiao Fan, a 33-year-old man who had played the field for years, was deeply moved and decided to settle down and marry.]
[However, just then, Xia Mengmeng was persuaded by her best friend to sign up for the "Fortune Exposure" show to win a wedding house.]
[The host, Zhu Dandan, brought guests to search for private stashes.]
["We found a collection room for antiques and calligraphy: Qi Baishi's shrimp, Xu Beihong's horses, Van Gogh's sunflowers…"]
["They must be fakes!"]
["We found a pile of car keys: Rolls-Royce, Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Veneno, Pagani Zonda…"]
["Counterfeits!"]
["We found a pile of property deeds: Jinxiu Mountain Villa, Tomson Riviera, a courtyard house in Beijing's Second Ring Road…"]
["Also fakes!"]
["A basement full of gold? And firearms?? Oh my god, are those real explosives???"]
[The wailing police sirens blared, and the powerful figures who arrived called Xiao Fan "General Instructor"?]
[When Xiao Fan's identity was exposed, the entire internet was in an uproar!]
[Xia Mengmeng: "Wuwuwu, Uncle, I'm not worthy of you!"]
[Xiao Fan: "Don't cry, Mengmeng. Isn't it enough if I hand over all my secret savings to you?"]
[Cultivation: Heavenly Human Initial Stage]
[Abilities: Blazing Flame Force, Wing Chun, Xing Yi Quan, Choy Li Fut, Azureflame Steps, Aura Concealment Art, Proficient in Hot Weapons, Proficient in Cold Weapons, Proficient in Multiple Languages…]
[Personality: Appears frivolous and casual on the surface, but is actually calm and composed.]
[Nothing can make him panic except his little girlfriend Xia Mengmeng crying!]
[Items: A collection of antique calligraphy and paintings, a fleet of top-tier sports cars, a portfolio of prime real estate, a vault of gold, an arsenal of firearms…]
[Associated Heroine: Xia Mengmeng]
[Destiny Value: 3,000,000]
'My Girlfriend Joined a Reality Show and Exposed My Hidden Fortune?'
A corner of Shen Anyu's mouth twitched in amusement. So, it was this kind of Child of Destiny. The absurdity of the trope was almost comical.
Back in his previous life, whenever Shen Anyu stumbled upon novels with this premise, he couldn't help but ridicule them internally. 'You're supposed to be some legendary figure, a king of the underground retired and living in seclusion, yet you just stand there and let some trashy reality show crew provoke and question you? You let them rummage through your home and treat you like a common criminal for ratings?'
'What a complete waste of a powerful identity.'
'And the secrecy… why hide everything from the heroine? It's inefficient, creates unnecessary drama, and frankly, makes you look like a fool.'
If he were in that position, Shen Anyu wouldn't even grant those clowns from the show a single glance. A single look, a subtle signal, and his subordinates would have already dragged them away to a soundproof room for a lesson in respect—a lesson taught with the back of a hand. If they dared to question him, he wouldn't hesitate to shatter their kneecaps and have them tossed into the gutter where they belonged.
That was how a true powerhouse handled trivialities. Swift, decisive, and absolute.
Furthermore, there was no logical reason to hide his status from the main heroine. Just tell her. All the ridiculous sneaking around, the layers of deception… he was less like a hidden dragon and more like the Joker from Gotham City, a chaotic clown so tiresome that even Batman would probably just sigh and move on.
'Xiao Fan only has three million Destiny Value, and no room for growth?'
Shen Anyu mulled this over, a flicker of understanding in his eyes. He wasn't particularly surprised. This aligned perfectly with his assessment of this character archetype. Protagonists like Ye Yan, the peerless master descending from the mountains, or Zhang Zhiyun, the Celestial Master returning to the mortal world, both started with a solid five million Destiny Value and immense growth potential. Their destinies were aimed high, their upper limits reaching the Martial God level or perhaps even beyond.
Then there was Ye Linyuan, the Child of Destiny with Seven Elder Sisters. His ceiling was astronomically higher, his path eventually leading him to the Xuanhuang World, backed by a staggering ten million Destiny Value.
Although this Xiao Fan began with a Heavenly Human Initial Stage cultivation base—stronger out of the gate than both Zhang Zhiyun and Ye Linyuan—his foundation was shallow, his future limited. The very nature of his story, centered around a "hidden fortune exposed" gimmick, meant his potential for growth was inherently weak once the initial shock value wore off.
Thus, Xiao Fan's three million Destiny Value was even lower than that of Yan Lingxiao, the War God Child of Destiny, who possessed three and a half million. Still, three million was nothing to scoff at. Shen Anyu was quite satisfied. In the grand scheme of things, this was a big fish, a far more valuable prize than the cannon-fodder Sons of Destiny who barely scraped together a few hundred thousand points.
'Xia Mengmeng… hehe, I'll be taking her off your hands.'
A predatory light flickered in Shen Anyu's eyes. His mind was already in motion, formulating a plan to dispatch his people to investigate Xia Mengmeng's situation. Once he had her, dealing with Xiao Fan would be a simple matter.
The man had dared to covet his Aunt An Zhiyue. For that alone, Shen Anyu would ensure his demise was slow and painful. Of course, Young Master Shen was nothing if not honest with himself. The fundamental conflict between a Child of Destiny and the Great Villain of Destiny was an immutable law of the universe. Their fates were intertwined in a dance of death.
No matter the circumstances, Shen Anyu would never let him go. The only exception was for those with a low threat level and exceptionally high utility, like Wei Yunteng, the Black Technology Child of Destiny. Such a useful tool could be allowed to live a little longer, to serve a purpose before being discarded.
"This sister… I feel like I've seen her somewhere before…"
At that moment, Liu Ruyan's voice cut through his thoughts. She was staring intently at Zhong Lingyin, her beautiful foxy eyes swirling with a deep, analytical suspicion. The bond between Senior and Junior Sisters was a powerful one.
Though their Master's seven disciples were scattered across the country and hadn't spent every moment together, they were family. Aside from their First Senior Sister, the reclusive Fairy Pei who lived in a secluded valley and wished for no disturbances, the other six—Liu Ruyan, Murong Jieyu, Ye Liyou, Zhong Lingyin, Lu Chanxi, and Yang Luoluo—met frequently and knew each other intimately.
Zhong Lingyin's makeup skills were indeed superb, a masterclass in transformation that bordered on a complete disguise. But as time wore on, Liu Ruyan's razor-sharp intuition began to pick up on familiar cues. It was an obvious sense of recognition that tugged at the edge of her memory. Her perception, honed to a fine point after reaching the Martial Dao Grandmaster stage, was far too keen to be easily fooled.
The cicada senses the autumn wind before it ever stirs. A Grandmaster could feel the subtle shifts in the air, the faint vibrations in the earth. Dodging a sniper's bullet with closed eyes was a trivial feat for someone of her caliber. From Zhong Lingyin's gait, the faint, unique scent of her perfume, the curve of her figure, and the cadence of her movements, Liu Ruyan felt an ever-growing wave of familiarity wash over her.
"No, Sister Ruyan, we haven't met!" Zhong Lingyin squeaked, her voice artificially high and childish as she waved her hands in a flurry of vehement denial.
'We haven't met. I'm not her. It wasn't me.' The frantic mantra echoed in her mind.
"Then why are you so flustered?" Liu Ruyan's narrow, charming eyes lifted, a playful, knowing smile gracing her lips as she cornered her prey.
Zhong Lingyin's heart hammered against her ribs. She was utterly flustered, her mind a blank slate. She couldn't meet her Second Senior Sister's piercing gaze. Desperate for a distraction, her eyes darted around and landed on a cinema across the street. A spark of an idea ignited.
She turned to Shen Anyu, her voice dripping with a saccharine sweetness. "Hubby, let's go watch a movie."
"Alright." Shen Anyu's lips curved into a broad, indulgent smile as he readily agreed.
"Hmph."
Liu Ruyan pinched the soft flesh at Shen Anyu's waist. The gesture held no real force, more of a playful complaint. She let out a soft snort of displeasure and transmitted her voice directly into his mind, a private channel of intimacy and annoyance. "You scoundrel, you always favor her. Who is this Anna? I know I've seen her. That feeling of familiarity is too strong to ignore."
"Guess?" Shen Anyu's voice replied in her mind, laced with teasing amusement.
"I'll guess your big head! If you won't tell me, I'll find out myself, hmph." Liu Ruyan lifted her fair, slender neck, casting an arrogantly defiant side-eye at Shen Anyu.
[Ding! Child of Destiny Xiao Fan has generated envy and jealousy. Plundering +9999 Destiny Value!]
'Liu Ruyan… can act coquettishly???'
Following a short distance behind them, Xiao Fan had completely forgotten about his mission to track the highly wanted criminal, Yao Qi. His entire focus was now locked on the group ahead. He watched as Liu Ruyan, the woman he perceived as an untouchable goddess, gave Shen Anyu that proud, petulant look. His eyes nearly bulged from their sockets.
In Xiao Fan's mind, Liu Ruyan was the epitome of an alluring and seductive enchantress, but one who was notoriously difficult to pursue. She carried an aura of deep-seated dislike and even repulsion towards men. He had even suspected that she might have feelings for her best friend, An Zhiyue, as the two were practically inseparable.
But now? The reality unfolding before him was shattering his every preconceived notion. Liu Ruyan not only had a man, but she was acting like a young girl in the throes of first love, her coquettishness on full display.
Consumed by the shocking gossip, Xiao Fan's professional duties evaporated from his mind. A mere Yao Qi was nothing. If that small-time criminal dared to make a move, he could crush him with a single hand. This, however… this was a personal blow.
At that moment, Liu Ruyan's voice once again echoed in Shen Anyu's mind, her tone now urgent and serious.
"Stinky hubby, we don't have time to waste at a cinema. A movie will take two or three hours. The whole day will be gone by then. We need to find Yao Qi, quickly. The consequences will be severe if we don't."
Shen Anyu, however, only smiled faintly, his voice carrying a meaningful, almost prophetic tone as he replied aloud for all to hear:
"Perhaps, if we go to the cinema, we'll find a surprise waiting for us."
After all, a dark, enclosed space like a movie theater is a favorite haunt for couples… and especially for those with bad intentions.
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