Chapter 175: Training the female lead’s Bodyguard! The Queen’s Temptation! Consume It All:
[Ding! Hong Qiangwei's mind collapsed, emotional points +999.]
[Ding! Hong Qiangwei was furious, emotional points +1000.]
Hong Qiangwei's emotions were in turmoil.
No matter how much she resisted internally, she was forced to obey Xu Hao's every command without hesitation.
What exactly had Xu Hao given her?
As a top assassin in the dark world, Hong Qiangwei was well-versed in all kinds of deadly substances—corpse water that could dissolve bodies, heart-wrenching poisons, and hypnotic drugs. However, she had never encountered a substance capable of forcibly distorting her will and taking control of her body. It was beyond anything she had known.
Being forced to call him "master" filled her with humiliation and shame.
She was the infamous Hong Qiangwei—who would dare humiliate her like this? Anyone who dared to even look at her twice would normally meet a swift death at her hands.
And now, she had to kneel before a man.
The rage and hatred within her surged uncontrollably, yet she couldn't express it. Xu Hao was now her master. A slave had to behave like a slave. The fire in her eyes was the only sign of her anger. If looks could kill, Xu Hao would have turned to ashes by now.
Xu Hao found it amusing.
No matter how much resentment and hatred she held inside, she had no choice but to obey him. It was the perfect emotional points generator. In just a short time, his emotional points had skyrocketed.
He reached out and lifted her chin, finally taking a good look at her.
She had an oval-shaped face, stunning features, and dazzling eyes. Her sculpted cheekbones seemed almost otherworldly. Her long hair flowed elegantly, tied behind her head, and her tall, slender figure was accentuated by a red outfit.
From a distance, she looked like a blood-soaked assassin from hell.
Indeed, she was worthy of being called a female lead. Her charm score was an impressive 94—nearly flawless in every aspect.
Although Bai Ling was not bad, Hong Qiangwei had a distinct allure. Bai Ling’s strength lay in close combat and protection, but when it came to appearance and presence, she fell slightly short.
Being scrutinized like merchandise filled Hong Qiangwei with immense humiliation. She wanted nothing more than to tear Xu Hao apart, but she was powerless.
At this moment, Bai Ling stepped forward.
She hesitated upon hearing Xu Hao's decision to keep this killer—someone who had just displayed murderous intent—by his side. She was worried.
The anger blazing in Qiangwei’s eyes made it clear that if given the chance, she would retaliate without hesitation. Bai Ling wasn’t sure how long the effects of the drug would last.
What if it wore off and Qiangwei suddenly attacked?
"I know what you're thinking..." Xu Hao said with a wave of his hand, smiling. "Don't worry, she’ll remain obedient."
Hearing his assurance, Bai Ling set her concerns aside.
Since her master had spoken, there was nothing to worry about.
She then knelt on one knee and respectfully requested, "Master, please allow me to go to 'Wu Xiang' for training. Once I am strong enough, I will return to protect you."
The enemies Xu Hao faced were becoming more powerful, and she felt inadequate as his bodyguard. Rather than being a help, she feared becoming a burden. Guilt weighed heavily on her.
She had mentioned this before, but back then, Xu Hao couldn't find a suitable replacement. Now that Hong Qiangwei was under his control, Bai Ling felt she could leave without worry.
Xu Hao understood her concerns and, this time, did not refuse. He had already considered assigning her to 'Wu Xiang,' which was still in need of a leader. Sending her there was a perfect fit.
However, thinking about Bai Ling's diligent protection over the past period, he felt reluctant to send her away so suddenly.
After a moment of thought, he retrieved two exquisite glass bottles from his personal space, each containing a pill.
"This one is for when you return, and take this one once you reach the peak Dark Strength Realm," Xu Hao said.
"Thank you, Master..." Bai Ling responded gratefully, receiving the pills with both hands.
Having been by Xu Hao’s side for a long time, she recognized one of the pills—it was the same transformation pill that had greatly enhanced the Xu sisters' abilities. As for the other pill, she didn’t know its effects, but since Xu Hao had given it to her, she felt immense excitement and gratitude.
Xu Hao then pointed at Hong Qiangwei and ordered, "Before you leave, train her properly. Teach her what it means to be an excellent personal bodyguard."
The next morning, Bai Ling left.
Following Xu Hao’s instructions, she spent the entire night training Hong Qiangwei, ensuring she understood the responsibilities of being a personal bodyguard.
By dawn, Xu Hao sat comfortably in a rocking chair in the courtyard, giving out orders casually.
Hong Qiangwei stood beside him, her eyes filled with resentment. But the moment she heard his command, she had no choice but to comply.
She walked to the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and respectfully handed it to Xu Hao.
Xu Hao took a sip and then spoke again. "Massage my shoulders."
Hong Qiangwei clenched her fists tightly but couldn't resist the order.
Stepping forward, she began to massage his shoulders, her movements gentle and precise.
Inside, she was seething. She was so close to him now, and with her assassination skills, she could easily kill him with one strike.
She had thought about it countless times and wanted to act on it.
But her body refused to obey her thoughts. Instead, her hands moved softly and gently, as if she were serving her master willingly.
At this moment, she no longer resembled the feared top assassin of the dark world. She looked more like a meek little maid.
After enjoying the massage, Xu Hao leaned back with satisfaction and spoke once more.
"..."
"Alright, Master."
Hong Qiangwei was on the verge of exploding with rage. She stepped into the open space in front of Xu Hao, feeling humiliated. As a ruthless assassin, she had never once tried to please anyone, let alone dance for a man.
She had no experience with dancing, nor had she ever attempted it. But her body betrayed her, moving on its own as she swayed awkwardly from side to side, imitating the dances she had seen before. The shame was unbearable.
[Ding! Hong Qiangwei's mentality collapsed, emotional points +888.]
And so, Xu Hao's training of the killer female lead began.
Before long, Yan Wumei arrived hurriedly. Xu Hao was about to instruct her when she spoke up.
"Uncle Xu, let’s go to the study first..."
She had made up her mind this time. In the past, Xu Hao would always take her to the study halfway through their training. This time, she wanted to take the initiative.
She had received some urgent news—the anti-gang and anti-crime campaign was coming to an end. This meant that Qinglongtang and the Batian Gang would soon launch an all-out attack once again.
Despite being in the peakl Dark Strength Realm, Yan Wumei knew that her strength was still insufficient. Under Xu Hao’s guidance, her combat abilities had improved significantly, but she was not yet strong enough to face two top-tier Dark Strength Realm experts. She had to grow stronger, and quickly.
There were two ways to achieve this:
First, by learning more practical combat techniques from Xu Hao.
Second, by consuming resources that could directly enhance her strength.
By taking the initiative to go to the study, she not only saved time but also showed obedience, hoping Xu Hao would reward her efforts generously.
Her expectations were met.
Seeing her dedication, Xu Hao decided to help her strengthen even further. Yan Wumei was astonished—she could feel that she was close to reaching the peak Dark Strength Realm.
After their session in the study, they returned to the courtyard.
It was then that she noticed another woman staring at her with piercing eyes, as if seeing right through her.
Yan Wumei’s heart skipped a beat. She had always been a queen in the eyes of the public, her cold and aloof image untouchable. The thought of her secret with Xu Hao being exposed made her anxious—her perfect image might collapse.
However, Yan Wumei was overthinking.
Compared to her underground reputation, Hong Qiangwei’s identity was far more terrifying. The reason for the unsettling stare was not what she imagined.
During Hong Qiangwei’s investigation into Luo Yan's defeat, she had discovered that this elegant and mature woman played a crucial role. Luo Yan had returned to the country for her.
Now, seeing her relationship with Xu Hao, it was clear that she was falling deeper under his influence...
Hong Qiangwei was taken aback.
So Xu Hao wasn’t just a hypocrite—he also had a thing for beautiful women.
She glanced at Yan Wumei, noticing their similar features. Could it be that Xu Hao was also targeting her?
Hong Qiangwei racked her brain, trying to figure out how to resist if Xu Hao made a move on her.
But the answer left her feeling hopeless.
No matter how much she resisted, her body obeyed him completely. If Xu Hao merely gave the command, she would willingly surrender herself and display all her knowledge for him to take advantage of...
She despised men who played with women's feelings. In the past, she had encountered such people—and killed them all.
But now, the very person she loathed the most was standing right in front of her, and she couldn’t do a thing about it.
At any moment, she could be dragged into his grasp. The mere thought of being at Xu Hao’s mercy made her prefer death. But even that wasn’t an option for her.
She was utterly desperate.
[Ding! Hong Qiangwei feels despair, emotional points +999.]
[Ding! Yan Wumei feels embarrassed, emotional points +951.]
Another training session began.
This time, Xu Hao ordered Hong Qiangwei to watch and learn carefully as he taught Yan Wumei.
He had already decided to train Hong Qiangwei as his personal bodyguard. Despite being in the peak Dark Strength Realm, her strength was still far below his. In their last encounter, she couldn’t withstand even a single move from him.
Even without his teleportation ability, she had no chance against him.
Unlike Yan Wumei, Xu Hao had no plans to guide Hong Qiangwei step by step. There was no need. Training her was just an excuse—his real goal was to keep increasing her emotional points.
Thanks to the Star Fury Pill, she was under his complete control.
He could continue to accumulate emotional points until it slowed down, then switch to a more gradual training approach.
Hong Qiangwei had no choice but to follow orders.
She watched from the side, unwilling to accept the situation.
She had always been a top performer in her killer training, excelling in all areas. Her years of experience made her a formidable expert. What could she possibly learn from Xu Hao?
She still believed that the only reason she had fallen into Xu Hao's hands was because he caught her off guard and drugged her.
She didn’t think she was truly weaker than him.
However, as she watched Xu Hao's teaching closely, she was shocked.
His methods of combat and force application were far superior to hers.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
At the Xu family villa—
A powerful aura suddenly erupted.
Yan Wumei had broken through.
"The peak Dark Strength Realm!"
She clenched her fists, feeling the immense power coursing through her veins. A smile of relief appeared on her face.
During this time, she had been under constant pressure from the threats posed by the two major forces.
Now, having reached the peak Dark Strength Realm, she could finally relax a little.
"Wumei, congratulations on your breakthrough," Xu Hao said with a smile.
Snapping out of her excitement, Yan Wumei looked at him with gratitude. "Thank you, Uncle Xu."
She genuinely owed him.
In less than twenty days, she had advanced through two minor realms. It was nothing short of a miracle.
Even if she had trained ten times harder before, she could never have achieved this on her own.
Well, it was because the ice cream Xu Hao had given her contained properties that enhanced strength.
With his step-by-step guidance to consolidate her newfound power, Yan Wumei had managed to achieve a breakthrough in a remarkably short time.
A surge of confidence filled her heart.
She was no longer afraid of the threats posed by the two major forces.
However, confidence didn’t mean certainty. Although she felt prepared, she couldn't be sure if the two major forces had enlisted additional reinforcements. She might not be able to handle their top experts alone.
"It's all thanks to your hard work..." Xu Hao said with a smile.
Yan Wumei's face turned slightly red.
For some reason, whenever he mentioned "hard work," her thoughts would drift to the efforts she had put in during their time in the study room—where she had sought his guidance through... unconventional means.
She found herself hesitating.
Should she break off this ambiguous relationship?
After all, her interactions with Xu Hao had been an exchange—offering herself to gain his teachings.
Now that she had grown stronger and the immediate threats had lessened, she no longer needed to continue that arrangement.
But what if Xu Hao took her to the study room again?
Would she go along with it or refuse?
As she struggled with her thoughts, Xu Hao casually flipped his wrist, and a pill appeared in his palm.
"Uncle Xu, what is that...?" Yan Wumei asked, her eyes widening in surprise.
Xu Hao's lips curled into a faint smile.
"This is a realm-breaking pill. It can help you advance directly to the Transforming Strength Realm."
"What?"
Yan Wumei's body trembled with excitement.
Her eyes sparkled with eagerness as she stared at the pill in Xu Hao's hand, filled with longing.
She had experienced the miraculous effects of Xu Hao’s strength-enhancing items before, so she had no doubt about his words.
To break through to the Transforming Strength Realm instantly...
It was unbelievable!
Compared to this pill, the ice cream seemed trivial. This was the real treasure.
"Uncle Xu... is this for me?" she asked hopefully.
But just as she reached for it, Xu Hao withdrew his hand, closing his fingers around the pill.
"Wumei, you should know how rare and valuable this pill is. I don't have many left..." he said calmly.
Yan Wumei nodded in understanding.
A pill this extraordinary had to be extremely rare.
Her excitement faded into disappointment. Such a precious item—he must have saved it for his daughter. After all, she was just an outsider...
But then, a glimmer of hope returned.
Xu Hao had taken it out and shown it to her, which meant he was willing to give it to her—under certain conditions.
Realizing this, Yan Wumei looked at Xu Hao, only to find him staring at her intently.
Her heart skipped a beat.
Taking a deep breath, she whispered, "Uncle Xu... as long as you give me the pill, I can help you... at least until Sister Wanqiu gives birth."
Her face flushed slightly as she spoke.
She was willing to make this offer for two reasons.
First, she wasn’t entirely confident in her current strength. If she could reach the Huajin stage, she would be able to deal with the two major forces effortlessly.
Second, after spending so much time with Xu Hao, their relationship had already grown intimate—just a step away from going all the way.
Since Xu Hao had almost claimed her completely, she figured extending it a little longer wouldn’t make much difference...
However, Xu Hao's gaze carried deeper meaning.
It was clear he wasn’t planning to stop at just the surface.
"Wumei, this realm-breaking pill isn’t something as simple as ice cream. Do you understand what I mean?"
His eyes scanned her, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
Yan Wumei's heart skipped a beat.
She fully understood his implication.
In reality, with the bond they already shared, taking the final step wouldn't change much.
But she still couldn't bring herself to accept it.
It wasn’t just because of Xu Hao’s family...
She had a close relationship with his wife and considered his daughter a good friend.
If things went too far, how would she face them?
If Xu Feiyan ever found out about their relationship...
"I’ve always treated you like my older sister, and now you want to be my stepmother?"
The thought alone made Yan Wumei's head spin.