Villains: Starting with the Landlady

"Good morning, Xiaoyun."

"Qingya, good morning."

One thing that Su Qingya found strange was that she was going to the toilet less often. It seemed that her body's absorption capacity had increased, and the impurities and toxins that she used to have were being purified by her body itself.

However, these were all good things in the end, and she didn't delve too deeply into them. Instead, she was happy that she could regain the figure and appearance of her teenage years as she entered middle age.

So naturally, she grew to like Ling Yun, the one who started all of this, even more.

Both of them got what they wanted, and they left hand in hand with sweet smiles, just like a young couple.

When Ling Yun reached Xia Lan's door, he knocked, but there was no response. It seemed that the charming landlady was still sleeping, so he had to go downstairs first.

Are you going back to the Su Family Manor this weekend?

Upon hearing Su Qingya's question, Ling Yun reminisced about his time with Su Jinyao and Liu Qiuhua, and readily agreed.

"Then I'll call Yao Yao and let her know." Su Qingya naturally knew what Ling Yun was thinking, and with a slight smile, she got into her car.

Ling Yun ran over and knocked on the car window, and Su Qingya slowly rolled down the window.

"What's wrong, Xiaoyun?"

"Qingya, why didn't you send the previous driver over? Aren't you tired of driving yourself?"

"It's alright, it's just inconvenient to have an outsider around."

Ling Yun gave her a phone number: "This is Ya Xuan's number. If you've been drinking or are in any situation where it's inconvenient for you to drive, just contact her directly. She can protect your safety."

Su Qingya nodded solemnly, blew Ling Yun a kiss, and drove away.

Just as Ling Yun was smiling and watching her car drive away, a girl grabbed his arm.

"Honey, you and Aunt Su have such a good relationship!"

This almost made Ling Yun jump up in fright. He turned to look at Qi Jingjing and saw that she was also staring at the car's taillights. He tapped her on the head and said, "What are you doing, appearing and disappearing like a ghost?"

"You're not appearing out of nowhere, you're just too focused! Why don't you say hello to my mom too?"

Ling Yun then turned his head and saw that Maya's Porsche was parked next to him, and the beautiful woman was winking and smiling at him!

The area around Imperial University was peaceful, but inside the Sun family compound, a huge storm was brewing, and dark clouds hung over the entire compound.

"Dad, what do you mean by this?"

Sun Wenxiong suddenly stood up, feeling extremely puzzled and even strongly dissatisfied with the instructions that Old Master Sun had just given!

"Sit down! This is a clan meeting, what kind of nonsense are you making? Do you have any manners of being the next head of the family? How can I entrust the family to you if you're like this!"

The old man glared and puffed out his beard. Although Sun Wenxiong was very angry, the authority that Sun Li had established in his heart since childhood quickly calmed him down, and he sat down in silence.

“Wenxiong, Dad never makes things up. He must have his reasons for doing this. Please continue listening, okay?” Zong Qiaona sat next to Sun Wenxiong, her face showing tenderness, as if she were truly his obedient lover.

"Exactly! You're so old, yet you're not as sensible as Qiaona!"

Upon hearing Zong Qiaona's words, the anger on Sun Li's face gradually dissipated, and he nodded with a smile.

At this clan gathering, the younger generation of the Sun family, Sun Ying, Sun Yichen, and their other siblings also participated, but they had no say in the conversation and could only stand behind their parents and elders.

Sun Ying showed little interest; she couldn't do anything, and since it was early, she kept dozing off.

Sun Yichen, however, was somewhat excited. He had great ambitions. Although he had been dealt a heavy blow by Ling Yun and his fiancée had been stolen away, he believed that as long as the Sun family did not fall, the future might not be worse than it is now once he took power!

However, he glanced at his mother and felt a sense of fear.

Although he was taken back to the Sun family after he started school, by which time Sun Ying had already been born, and he received the highest level of treatment as soon as he arrived at the Sun family, his relationship with his mother was not good.

His biological father, Sun Wenxiong, preferred his sister, but since she was still his own son, Sun Wenxiong wouldn't treat her coldly. Sun Yichen lacked parental care during his childhood, so after meeting Sun Wenxiong, he greatly admired and respected his father, and the relationship between the two was surprisingly good.

Sun Yichen is all grown up now and understands perfectly well why his mother, Zong Qiaona, dislikes him. It's because Zong Qiaona has no feelings for Sun Wenxiong; she only does so to gain power within the Sun family. Sun Wenxiong initially harbored some resentment towards his son, but his opinion of him has changed significantly.

He was raised by a wet nurse from a young age. After Zong Qiaona gave birth to him, she rarely held him or even breastfed him. The woman he was closer to was actually his wet nurse.

He also resented Sun Ying for depriving him of much of his fatherly love, so he didn't treat this little sister well. In addition, Sun Ying's timid nature made her his punching bag.

Because of his father and Zong Qiaona, Sun Wenxiong could only silently protect his daughter; there was nothing else he could do.

The Sun family members, young and old, fell silent in the room. There were several times more people than last night; it could be said that everyone was there, all in the spacious room, yet it still felt somewhat crowded.

"I'll repeat myself." Sun Li coughed, and the butler beside him immediately smoothed it out for him before continuing, "From now on, our Sun family's attitude towards Young Master Ling must, in secret, be at least one level higher than our attitude towards the Su family. Moreover, Young Master Ling's words and orders must be obeyed!"

Sun Wenxiong took a deep breath. He was somewhat puzzled by his father's first sentence, but he could at least accept it. However, he was a hundred times unwilling to accept the second sentence, "must be carried out."

Why should a 20-year-old kid listen to him? The Su family isn't even his, so why has the Sun family become his personal appendage?

“I know some people can’t understand, but I’ll reiterate: Young Master Ling is the future hope of our Sun family. His role far surpasses that of the Su family… or rather, he is far more important than Su Guosheng!”

Grandpa Su's full name is a taboo subject in many places, but Sun Li spoke it out bluntly at this moment, stating that Ling Yun was more important, which left the Sun family members looking at each other in disbelief.

"Dad, what did you figure out?"

Although Zong Qiaona still wore a gentle smile, she was inwardly cursing. She harbored great ambitions, wanting to sideline Sun Wenxiong after Sun Li's resignation and rule from behind the scenes, becoming the new head of the Sun family. However, Sun Li's decision made her realize that even if she succeeded in the future, she would still have to depend on others!

She was extremely unwilling, but she couldn't show it.

Chapter 130 Sun Ying

"As you all know, there are always some extraordinary people in this world."

Sun Li glanced around at the clansmen, taking in their subtle expressions: "And you've all heard about the old Taoist priest behind Su Guosheng, haven't you?"

The crowd nodded slowly, and a commotion arose among them.

"It can be said that Su Guosheng was able to reach that point without the help of that Taoist priest. But these people who are detached from worldly affairs are generally afraid of getting involved in karma, so they never leave the mountain easily. Since that old Taoist priest was able to find Su Guosheng, it means that he could see the 'noble aura' in Su Guosheng."

"As far as I know, not long after Su Guosheng was found, almost a year later, news spread that the Su family had adopted an abandoned baby, and instead of giving him the surname 'Su,' they gave him the surname 'Ling,' which is absolutely abnormal!"

Upon hearing Sun Li's words, everyone fell silent for a moment. Finally, an elder of Sun Li's generation asked, "Patriarch, are you saying that this Young Master Ling's background is probably not simple?"

"Ling Shao's birth may be more extraordinary than we imagined, and all the hospitals in the capital are keeping quiet about it. No one knows who Ling Shao's biological parents are... All these signs indicate that the Su family is hiding something from us. I have met a benefactor before who pointed out several ways out for me, and now the only way for our Sun family to be revived is to follow Ling Shao closely."

Sun Wenxiong fell silent; this was beyond his comprehension. Sun Li was a rather cunning man who kept many things to himself, never revealing them, so they hadn't heard of these matters before.

However, Old Master Sun is a man of his word, and now that the family has reached this critical juncture, he will not speak recklessly; we can only proceed in accordance with his general direction.

Zong Qiaona's gentle smile faded considerably. The resentment and helplessness made her extremely uncomfortable, but there was nothing she could do. She could only glance at Sun Wenxiong, who was also pretending to be dead, and finally sighed inwardly.

"Wenxiong, isn't Xiaoying 19 this year?"

Hearing his father suddenly ask him a question, Sun Wenxiong raised his head, and Sun Ying, who had been dozing off behind him, instantly woke up.

“Yes, Dad.” Sun Wenxiong felt a vague unease. He felt his mouth was dry, as if he was about to lose something.

“Well, she’ll be of legal marriage age next year…” Sun Li said casually, making everyone hold their breath. “How about this, although this girl’s skin is a bit dark, her figure and appearance are quite good. Let her get to know Young Master Ling more.”

"dad!"

Sun Wenxiong felt his hands and feet getting cold. He never expected that his father would send his daughter over to Ling Yun in order to please him!

Sun Ying didn't understand the meaning behind it, but thinking of the handsome young man from yesterday, she surprisingly had no desire to resist and instead felt a little shy.

"Dad, I don't agree to this!" Zong Qiaona sat up straight and glanced at Sun Ying, who was bowing her head and remaining silent. "Although Xiao Ying isn't my biological child, she's still your granddaughter. She doesn't even know Ling Yun yet, and she doesn't know if he's a good match for her..."

"Qiao Na, you don't agree?" Sun Li's previous friendly expression vanished, and she snorted. "Besides, who told you to call Young Master Ling by his full name?"

Zong Qiaona quickly lowered her head: "I'm sorry, Dad."

Only now did she truly realize how important Ling Yun was to Sun Li; it was beyond just being described as "important"!

Moreover, she didn't allow Sun Ying to have any contact with Ling Yun because she was worried that this girl would gradually surpass her. In addition, she and Sun Yichen had never been kind to her, so it was hard to say what kind of revenge they would take in the future!

Apart from Sun Ying, who was still naively believing that Zong Qiaona was genuinely thinking of her best interests, the rest of the Sun family members knew what Zong Qiaona meant and were secretly pleased to see her get the short end of the stick.

An outsider forcefully intruded into the power center of the Sun family, which in itself made many Sun family members dissatisfied. Furthermore, the fact that she was born through other means, and that this child might one day take control of the Sun family, only fueled their resentment.

However, Zong Qiaona was quite favored by Grandpa Sun, and there was nothing they could do about it. But today was a very gratifying day.

"That's settled then. Xiaoying, you should get to know Young Master Ling better. I think he's a pretty good guy. He's handsome and has a refined air about him. If you can give him a child or two in the future, our Sun family might benefit even more."

When it comes to matters involving interests, there's nothing more to say.

Even if Sun Ying was unwilling, she could not defy Sun Li's authority. In the end, under everyone's gaze, she slowly nodded and reluctantly agreed to the matter.

As noon approached, the meeting ended, and Sun Wenxiong found his daughter who was about to go to school.

"Xiaoying, if you're willing, Dad can arrange for you to leave the capital." Sun Wenxiong had been a coward for most of his life, but he decided to take a gamble. He couldn't save his wife back then, nor could he prevent the tragic fate that befell him. This time, he was determined to find a way to protect his only daughter.

"Dad, it's okay. I'm all grown up now and can make some contributions to the Sun family."

Sun Ying smiled brightly. Although she had never truly controlled her own destiny, this time her grandfather's decision was one of the few times in her life that she felt less resistant to it.

"You...you've met Young Master Ling?"

Sun Wenxiong almost blurted out Ling Yun's name, but he corrected himself later.

“Hmm…” Sun Ying lowered her head again. “I think he’s alright. He’s not as bad as Mom and my brother said.”

"Hoo~" Sun Wenxiong looked at his daughter, remained silent for a long time, and finally stroked her hair. "Xiaoying, if he bullies you, tell Dad. Dad may not be very useful, but if an outsider dares to bully my daughter, I will risk my life to help you get revenge!"

"Well, thank you dad!"

Sun Wenxiong felt a lump in his throat. After withdrawing his hand, he returned to his room, only to find the woman who never appeared in his bedroom sitting on the sofa.

"What are you here for?"

"Wenxiong, we've been husband and wife for a while, what's wrong with me coming?"

"Hmph, husband and wife?" Sun Wenxiong sat coldly across from her, seemingly disgusted even by sitting next to her.

"Are you really planning to give that girl Xiaoying to Lingyun?"

"Zong Qiaona, even my dad only dares to call him Young Master Ling, you've got some nerve."

"Tch." Zong Qiaona curled her lip, but then changed her tune, "A man of Ling Shao's status has no shortage of women. If that little brat Sun Ying goes there, she'll probably be chewed up and swallowed whole. Aren't you just throwing yourself into the lion's den?"

"Heh, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Zong Qiaona, things didn't go as you wished, aren't you very unhappy?"

These words were like igniting a powder keg about to explode. Zong Qiaona's face flushed red instantly. She was about to say something, but swallowed it back: "Fine, Sun Wenxiong, you've got guts! Selling your daughter for personal gain, you're probably the number one person in the world today!"

"It's better than some people just sitting around getting anxious."

"Hmph, let's see!"

Zong Qiaona stormed out of the room, leaving Sun Wenxiong with a slightly staggering back view.

Sun Wenxiong leaned back on the sofa with a smug look on as she looked at the door that she had pushed open but hadn't closed.

Only then did he realize how wonderful it was to have a daughter.

Chapter 131 Plunder of the Myriad Realms

That evening, Ling Yun did not go to his own villa or Qi Jingjing's house, but returned to his rented room alone.

Although Xiaona said that time in the main world would be frozen after entering the [Multiverse Plunder] and would only start flowing again when she returned, there was no guarantee that something unexpected might happen. It would be bad if others discovered her disappearance.

"Nana, what's inside this [Multiverse Plunder]?"

【Master, there will be many different worlds inside. Some worlds will be completely unfamiliar to you, while others will be quite similar to the books, movies, and stories you've read or heard. But please don't apply them completely, as there will be some changes, and some of these changes may deviate entirely from the original story!】

"So, even if I'm familiar with similar worlds, it's not enough?"

No, the modified worlds largely still follow the original rules; only some people or things are different. Nana will also tell you about these worlds to help you understand them better. Although others can't enter, I'll accompany you!

"That's good. By the way, is there any danger?"

The first "trial" world will be very simple, ensuring the master can complete it easily. This allows for a quick return to the main world and the opportunity to experience different cultures and customs. Some worlds will be more difficult, but as the saying goes, the bigger the storm, the more valuable the fish. If you encounter insurmountable danger in any world, I will immediately pull you out and back to your original main world, ensuring you are not fatally harmed! Furthermore, because your luck is at its maximum, the world will be on your side, making it easier for you to complete the mission!

Ling Yun sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed, nodded slightly, and then resolutely said, "Then let me see how difficult the 'trial' is!"

[“Multiverse Plunder” is initiating, please wait... Initiation successful!]

[Currently accessible world: Mortal Realm, Gen-Dui 104]

[Task Difficulty: Normal] (Baby - Normal - Adventure - Warrior - King - Nightmare)

[Mission Objective: Assassinate the current emperor. The mission deadline is four days, and you may stay for up to one day beyond the deadline upon completion. Failure will automatically teleport you back to the main world with no penalty. Additional rewards will be given based on the success of the mission. Items exceeding the rating of this realm cannot be brought in! However, items in the special item "Spatial Ring" can skip the rating check; please place necessary items into the "Spatial Ring."]

Ling Yun touched the fingers of his left hand. It seemed that the "spatial ring" had a very high level of authority, which also prevented him from being powerless to resist when he went to a higher world.

If you don't have enough guns, use cannons. If cannons don't work, drop a mushroom bomb and everyone's done for. You can always escape before you're in mortal danger, but the other side won't be so lucky.

However, it's just an ancient, fictional world, so there's no need for so much equipment.

Ling Yun walked to the adjacent treasure room and put a Tang sword, which Su Guosheng had previously given him and which had been sharpened, into his spatial ring. This sword was crafted by the most famous blacksmith of the time and given to Su Guosheng as his most precious gift.