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"Choose," Chen Xiao's voice came from high above, "Submit, or watch your sisters be torn to pieces."
He snapped his fingers, and the first wave of sword rain fell!
"Puff puff--"
More than a dozen members of the young women's group were instantly pierced through, their blood splattering onto the walls like fountains. Screams echoed throughout the area; some tried to escape, only to find there was nowhere to hide within the entire area.
"Stop!" Ran Ichihashi knelt on the ground, tears mixed with blood streaming down her face. "I surrender... I surrender! Please stop!"
The rain of swords abruptly stopped, hanging over the survivors' heads. Chen Xiao slowly descended, his boots making a sticky sound as they stepped into the pool of blood.
"Still advocating for feminism?" He grabbed Ran Ichihashi's chin, forcing her to look up.
"No...I won't do it anymore..." Fear filled Ichihashi Ran's eyes. "I'm willing to be Lord Chen Xiao's woman...I'm willing to do anything..."
Chen Xiao released his grip with satisfaction and turned to look at the other survivors: "What about you?"
"I am willing to follow Lord Chen Xiao!"
. ..... ....
"I'll never mention women's rights again!"
The women knelt down, some even tearing off the armbands that symbolized the Young Women's Group.
[Ding! Host has conquered "Ran Ichihashi" and received the system reward - the title of Feminist Crusher]
[Effect: Increases deterrence against feminists by 300% and persuasiveness by 200%]
Chen Xiao put his arm around Shi Qiaolan's trembling shoulder and whispered in her ear, "Remember, true equality is based on strength—" He pointed to the bloodstains on the ground, "not double standards."
As the sun set, Chen Xiao's group's flag was planted on the roof of the Wakana Group's headquarters. One of Osaka's last remaining resistance forces, the Wakana Group, had completely fallen and surrendered.
"Next up! It's that ancient sect!"
On the top floor and inside the Wakame Group headquarters, the paper doors were half-closed, and the afterglow of the setting sun turned the tatami mats golden.
Ran Ichihashi knelt before the low table, her fingers clenched into fists. She had changed out of her blood-stained armor and was now wearing a plain white yukata. Her long, reddish-brown hair hung loosely over her shoulders, and she had shed her usual sharpness, revealing a rare gentleness.
Chen Xiao sat opposite her, slowly pouring sake. The amber liquid rippled in the glass, reflecting Ichihashi Ran's tense profile.
"Nervous?" He pushed the wine glass towards her.
Ran Ichihashi's eyelashes trembled slightly, but she didn't answer: "Lord Chen Xiao, just say what you want."
"What do I want?" Chen Xiao chuckled, his fingertips tracing the rim of the glass. "I thought the conditions for surrender were already quite clear."
Ran Ichihashi took a deep breath and suddenly stood up. The sash of her yukata loosened with her movement, the fabric slipping down her shoulders to reveal large expanses of snow-white skin. Her body was taut and beautifully sculpted, every curve exuding the strength of years of training.
"I understand." Her voice was soft, yet resolute. "You can proceed!"
Chen Xiao's gaze swept over her, but he didn't make a move: "Interesting. The leader of the Ruonv Group?"
Ran Ichihashi's cheeks flushed, but she stubbornly held her head high: "I've always vowed to surpass all men... how could I possibly submit to those good-for-nothings?" Her voice trailed off, "But you... are different..."
Chen Xiao suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms. Ichihashi Ran's body stiffened for a moment, then went limp.
"A strong woman who remained chaste for her ideals..." Chen Xiao whispered in her ear, "but now she's offering herself to me... What a delightful transformation."
The high wall built over twenty-eight years crumbled before this man.
As night deepened, moonlight streamed through the window lattice, casting entangled figures onto the paper door.
[Ding! Detected that the high-quality woman "Ichihashi Ran" has completely submitted. Special reward obtained - Feminist Buster]
[Effect: Increases attractiveness to female leaders by 500%] IV.
Chapter Eighty: Capturing the Ancient Cult Assassin, and the Mysterious Evil God's Elixir
Inside Chen Xiao's group's meeting room.
Chen Xiao leaned back in the leather seat, his fingertips rhythmically tapping the armrest.
The women sitting around the long table—Yuko Kanbara, Min-Hwa Shirai, Ran Kaga, and Ran Ichihashi—all stared intently at him.
"Master," Ran Ichihashi suddenly broke the silence, "the latest information regarding the Aesthetic Group..."
She pulled up a set of data: "They purchased a quantum computer worth 3 billion yen in the central district."
Chen Xiao's fingertips paused: "Government approved?"
“Not only was it approved,” Ran Ichihashi sneered, “it was a special approval document personally signed by the Governor of Osaka.”
"No wonder those serial murder cases were never solved in the end..."
"Interesting." A cold glint flashed in Chen Xiao's eyes. "It seems that we have more than one opponent, the Ancient Cult."
Kaga Ran's katana suddenly drew three inches from its sheath: "Shall we launch a night raid on the headquarters of the Aesthetic Group?"
"No rush." Chen Xiao raised his hand, gesturing for her to sheathe her sword. "Let's talk about the situation with that ancient sect first."
Bai Minhua immediately brought up the holographic projection: "The leader, Yumi, inherited the position of leader at the age of sixteen. It is rumored that her blood can cure terminal diseases..." The scene switched to a blue-haired girl praying at a shrine, "The believers call her the 'deity of the living world'."
Yuko Kanbara suddenly scoffed: "Playing tricks."
“But it’s very effective,” Ran Ichihashi added. “Last year, Nago-kyo’s income exceeded 20 billion yen, all of which came from donations from believers.”
The projection switched to two women: a cold and aloof woman named "187" carrying a compound bow, and a kimono-clad girl wielding a sword. "Yurayi Ningning's archery skills can pierce a coin from 800 meters away. Komiya Yoko's swordsmanship is said to be even better than Kaga Ran's."
Chen Xiao suddenly stood up, the hem of his black trench coat sweeping across the floor in an arc: "Looks like we'll need to fight on two fronts."
He walked towards the floor-to-ceiling window, the Osaka night view unfolding beneath his feet. "Yuko is in charge of investigating the Aesthetic Group's government relations, Minwa will continue to gather information on that ancient cult..."
Before he could finish speaking, a pair of soft arms wrapped around his waist from behind. Kagaran's long, silvery-white hair brushed against his back: "And what about me?"
Chen Xiao turned around and lifted her chin: "Of course you have to protect me closely." This action caused the other women to let out a soft hum.
"Master is biased~" Bai Minhua had also joined in at some point, her cheongsam slit revealing glimpses of her skin.
Chen Xiao chuckled and pulled everyone aside: "Looks like I'll have to properly 'appease' you all tonight..."
Yumi—the leader of the Nako religion, a petite girl with long blue hair—is kneeling on the steps of the shrine.
She wore a pure white shrine maiden outfit, her slender fingers gently stroking the black cat on her lap, but her eyes were so deep that they seemed beyond her years.
"Master." Yue Lai Ningning knelt on one knee, the longbow on her back gleaming coldly in the moonlight. "Chen Xiao's group has already absorbed Ruonv's group. Their next target will probably be us."
Yumi gave a soft "hmm" and turned her gaze to Yoko Komiya on the other side: "Yoko, what do you think?"
Yoko Komiya, holding her katana, remained expressionless on her cold face: "Bring it on, we'll deal with it."
"That's a concise answer~" Yumi chuckled, her voice as clear as a silver bell. "However, I'm quite curious about this Chen Xiao..."
Her fingertips traced the black cat's back, and the cat purred contentedly: "It must be quite interesting to make a woman like Ichihashi Ran submit, right?"
Yue Lai Ningning frowned: "Master, Chen Xiao is extremely dangerous. It is said that he is very powerful. We must be careful."
“I know,” Yumi interrupted her, her long blue hair fluttering gently in the night breeze. “He killed Yamamoto Akatsuki, subdued Kaga Ran, and even made noblewomen like Hattori Shizuka his women…”
A hint of amusement flashed in her eyes: "Don't you think a man like that is worth studying?"
Yoko Komiya suddenly spoke up: "Master, you wouldn't...?"
"Don't worry~" Yumi stood up, and the black cat lightly jumped off her lap. "I was just thinking, if we could turn him into our 'Holy Son,' wouldn't the Ancient Cult's power reach a new level?"
Yue Lai Ningning and Furuko Yoko exchanged a glance, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes.
"Oh, right~" Yumi suddenly turned around, her skirt tracing a graceful arc, "I heard that the Aesthetics Group has been getting very close to the government lately?"
“Yes.” Yue Lai Ningning nodded. “They seem to be planning something big.”
"Interesting~" Yumi's smile was innocent and naive, but her eyes held an unfathomable chill. "Osaka is about to change..."
Within Yumi's body, there seemed to be a faint aura of an evil god surging forth.
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Chen Xiao's Group Headquarters - Bedroom
Ambiguous sounds echoed in the room.
Kagaran's long, silvery-white hair was scattered on the pillow. She bit her lip, trying hard not to make any embarrassing sounds.
Ran Ichihashi was much bolder; her reddish-brown hair was damp with sweat and clung to her flushed skin.
Bai Minhua and Shen Yuanxizi nestled on either side of Chen Xiao, one gentle as water, the other cold and beautiful as fire.
“Master…” Bai Minhua’s voice carried a hint of worry, “Those Ancient Sect and the Aesthetic Group are not simple, shouldn’t we…”
Chen Xiao's fingers stroked her face: "Don't worry, everything is under control."
He looked at the moonlight outside the window, a confident smile playing on his lips: "Osaka will soon be completely ours."
[Ding! Host's power level has exceeded the critical point, unlocking the ultimate skill - "Domain of Royal Authority"]
[Effect: Within the territory you rule, all abilities are increased by 1000%]
Inside the ancient shrine, moonlight filtered through the old cherry blossom trees, casting dappled shadows on Yumi's pale face.
At this point, Yangzi and Ningning, his right-hand men, were no longer there.
She stood on the stone steps. "Come out."
A ninja girl appeared and knelt before Master Yumi.
Yumi gently lifted her slender fingers and handed a scarlet pill to the girl in front of her.
"Yao, go and take care of Chen Xiao for me." Yumi's voice was soft, but it carried a cold feeling.
The blonde girl, Yao, knelt on one knee and respectfully accepted the pill.
She was petite and looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, but her bright green eyes revealed a calmness far beyond her years.
"My Lord, I will certainly fulfill your request." Yao's voice was clear and crisp like a bell, but without any emotional fluctuation.
“If you find yourself no match for Chen Xiao…” Yumi leaned down slightly, gently lifting Yao’s chin with her fingertips, “then take this medicine.”
Yao looked down at the pill in her palm, which was as red as blood and faintly exuded an eerie aura.
"What is this?" she asked.
Yumi coldly replied, "This is a gift I've given you."
Yao asked no more questions, put the pills into her bosom, and then her figure flashed and disappeared into the moonlight like a ghost.
Chen Xiao's Team Headquarters - Late Night