At The Beginning Of The Novel, The Villain Forced The Protagonist’s Step-Mom To Bear His Children

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T/N:

Bright Strength Realm – Ming Jin Realm

Hidden Strength Realm – An Jin Realm

Transforming Strength Realm – Hua Jin Realm

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Chapter 79: The Protagonist Dies with His Eyes Open! Xu Hongjiao’s Filial Piety! Let’s Swim Together:

The protagonist was indeed a baffling creature.

Xu Hao watched helplessly. The protagonist suddenly made a breakthrough into a higher realm in a fit of anger.

“Hmm?”

Seeing Chen Mo charging toward him after the breakthrough, Xu Hao sensed his own strength. He had intended to face off with the protagonist to test his abilities, but who could have predicted that the protagonist would unexpectedly make a breakthrough?

And now, what could Xu Hao do?

It would be ridiculous if he let the situation get out of control. Although the chances were slim, he had teleportation abilities to escape if necessary. However, he was extremely cautious and valued his life, determined not to let any accidents happen.

FFFLX…

With a flick of his wrist, a Desert Eagle appeared in Xu Hao’s hand. His marksmanship was top-notch.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Three shots hit Chen Mo as he rushed forward. Xu Hao was a master at shooting from close range. Within ten steps, his accuracy and speed were unmatched.

‘If you’re trying to make a breakthrough suddenly, don’t blame me for pulling out a gun…’

Chen Mo, still in a state of rage, had not anticipated that Xu Hao would suddenly draw a gun. He had no time to react and was shot three times. Being only in the Bright Strength Realm, Chen Mo wasn’t strong enough to withstand bullets.

He collapsed to the ground, confusion evident all over his face. His strong vitality kept him alive, but as he processed the situation, fury filled his eyes. He realized that Xu Hao had come prepared. All the information he had been given was a setup, and now it was clear—Xu Hao never intended for him to survive.

But even then, Chen Mo didn’t believe he would die here. His newfound strength gave him confidence that he could turn the situation around.

Reality hit him hard.

He had once fought alongside his brothers against powerful enemies using swords, spears, and other weapons, shedding blood in battle. But now, Xu Hao was playing by no rules, shooting and killing as he pleased.

This wasn’t how the plot was supposed to go.

As his life was slipping away, Chen Mo reflected on his previous certainty that he would defeat Xu Hao and save Bai Yueguang, the campus belle, and his beloved teacher from danger. Now, in a matter of moments, he was facing death.

The contrast was too much to bear. His mind broke.

[Ding! Chen Mo’s mental state collapsed. Emotional points +999]

It wasn’t just Chen Mo who was in shock. Old Mo, Bai Ling, and the other two gang members were all stunned. Old Mo, who had been ready to stand in front of Xu Hao, could only twitch the corner of his mouth. As expected of the boss—cautious to the extreme.

Even Bai Ling, part of Xu Hao’s team, was taken aback. Xu Hao had acted decisively, not giving anyone else a chance to intervene.

The third and fifth gang members stood there, speechless. They had lived in the underground world for years, but they had never seen someone so shameless. Even when faced with life-threatening danger, no one ever thought of using a gun. After all, guns were banned in the capital, and there were strict rules in the underground prohibiting their use.

But Xu Hao didn’t care about rules. If someone stronger than him was trying to kill him, why should he just wait for death?

After this incident, both the third and fifth members felt a chill. They saw how ruthless and unrestrained Xu Hao could be. They weren’t afraid of mindless killers who showed no mercy. Nor were they afraid of shadowy figures who calculated every move.

But Xu Hao was both. The combination made him terrifying beyond measure.

PAPAPA…

Xu Hao stood up and slowly walked toward Chen Mo, closing the distance to five steps. To be cautious, he kept his distance to avoid any counterattacks. It was time to end things once and for all.

As Xu Hao aimed his gun at him, Chen Mo felt no fear—only endless anger.

“Xu Hao, you’re not human. You have no sense of martial honor. Even if I die, I won’t let you go.”Chen Mo spat in fury.

Xu Hao chuckled with a playful glint in his eyes.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of Xia Qingge and Wang Xueying.”

Chen Mo’s eyes widened in shock. He thought of the campus belle, Bai Yueguang, and the goddess teacher. Regret overwhelmed him. Why hadn’t he saved the two women who meant so much to him sooner? Now, they would fall into Xu Hao’s hands.

Even in his final moments, as the protagonist, he was more concerned about the girls’ futures than his own fate. But he no longer had time to worry.

Xu Hao fired.

With a single shot, the bullet pierced Chen Mo’s heart. Even as his consciousness faded, Chen Mo’s eyes remained open, staring at Xu Hao.

He would never die in peace.

TYEYEY…

Even after Chen Mo died, Xu Hao didn’t take any chances. He emptied the rest of the magazine into Chen Mo’s body. It would be laughable if Chen Mo’s heart was on the other side, and he survived.

Xu Hao would never make such a mistake.

Everyone watched this unfold in stunned silence. Even after killing him, Xu Hao continued firing until Chen Mo’s body was riddled with bullets.

How cautious could one be?

After ensuring the protagonist was dead, Xu Hao put away his gun. He glanced at the bewildered Brother San and Brother Wu, who were lying on the ground, then turned and walked away.

As he left, he casually said, “Leave no trace.”

Old Mo understood the message clearly. He walked over to Brother San and Brother Wu, raised his knife, and struck.

The meaning was clear.

Before Xu Hao arrived, he had ordered everyone to evacuate Tianyuan Restaurant—everyone except for his trusted companions and the woman he brought along. No one else was to know what had happened.

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The next day at noon.

Xu Hongjiao and her two sisters happily brought out dishes from the kitchen. Today’s lunch would be cooked by Xu Hao’s three daughters.

Thanks to Xu Hao’s help, the barrier had been completely broken. After calling her dad again, Xu Hongjiao seemed like a completely different person, filled with new energy. 

She no longer seemed cold and distant; instead, she appeared lively and cheerful, always hiding her deeper thoughts.

How could she not be happy?

Since the release of her three songs, her fan base had been growing at an astonishing rate every day, now surpassing 30 million. She had become a true star. If she held a concert now, countless fans would flock to see her. The dream of standing on a grand stage, basking in everyone’s attention, had finally come true.

Seeing their third sister like this, the other sisters were overjoyed, and their bond strengthened rapidly.

“Dad, Mother Su, Sister Wanling, it’s time to eat,” Xu Huayi called out as she set a large table full of food, inviting everyone to join.

It’s worth noting that Xiao Wanling had been spending a lot of time at the Xu family’s house lately, showing up every day.

When her best friend, Xu Hongjiao, questioned her about it, Xiao Wanling playfully said, “Now that you’re famous, I’m worried you’ll get lost in all the praise and won’t be able to find your way back. I have to stay close and keep an eye on you.”

Of course, only she knew what her real intentions were.

Xu Hongjiao scoffed and teased, “You just want to learn tea art from my dad, don’t you?”

Xiao Wanling blushed and replied shyly, “That’s not the whole reason…”

They all sat down to eat, and Xu Huayi picked up a piece of braised pork and placed it in Xu Hao’s bowl. “Dad, try this. I made it. How is it?”

Xu Hao took a bite and gave her a thumbs up. “Not bad. Keep it up.”

Xu Huayi’s face lit up with a joyful smile, clearly pleased with the praise.

Noticing this, Xu Shiqing glanced at her sister. Then, she saw their third sister, Xu Hongjiao, hesitating to pick up her chopsticks. She knew that the meal was mostly prepared by Xu Hongjiao herself, as a way to thank their father for taking care of her lately.

Xu Shiqing decided to help her out and picked up a rib, placing it in Xu Hao’s bowl. “Dad, try the ribs too.”

Xu Hongjiao gave her sister a grateful look, her face full of anticipation. Xu Hao, observing the two sisters, smiled and tasted the ribs, his eyes lighting up. “Wow, these are delicious! Which little beauty made them?”

Hearing him call her a “little beauty,” Xu Huayi and Xu Shiqing couldn’t help but laugh. Their third sister was not young, either in age or in appearance.

“Of course, it was made by our little beauty, Third Sister,” Xu Huayi teased. Xu Hongjiao, though embarrassed, gave her sister a playful glare, but deep down, she was happy. As long as Xu Hao liked what she made, that was all that mattered.

“I see you three are playing favorites. You all pick food for Dad, but what about me?” Su Wanqiu pretended to be jealous, though she was smiling at the scene.

“We wouldn’t forget our beautiful Mother Su,” Xu Huayi said, adding a dish to Su Wanqiu’s plate.

“What about me? Don’t I get anything?” Xiao Wanling joined in with a playful pout.

“You? Get out of here.” Xu Hongjiao said, rolling her eyes at her best friend.

“Hey, are you abandoning me already? I’ve been supporting you this whole time!” Xiao Wanling joked.

“Support? What good is your support? Dad’s presence is enough.” Xu Hongjiao teased back, laughing.

The family enjoyed their lunch in a warm, harmonious atmosphere. The afternoon sun shone brightly, adding a touch of heat to the air.

Later, Su Wanqiu left to work at her beauty salon, and Xiao Wanling went to practice tea art. The twin sisters disappeared somewhere, leaving Xu Hongjiao giving Xu Hao a massage.

“Dad, is this pressure okay?” Xu Hongjiao asked as she gently massaged his shoulders.

Sitting on the sofa, Xu Hao smiled as his daughter’s green hands worked carefully. She had learned this massage technique from her sister, Xu Shiqing, though she hadn’t had enough time to master it fully, only managing a shoulder rub and light back patting.

“This is just right,” Xu Hao said, smiling as memories of when Xu Hongjiao first came home flooded back.

At that time, her attitude was indifferent, and she had kept her emotional distance. Now, here she was, gently massaging him, as well-behaved as could be. His efforts had paid off. This was just the beginning, and he was eager for what the future might bring.

Raising a daughter who had become a big star, admired as a goddess by countless people, only to come home and massage and care for her old father? It gave him a sense of pride and accomplishment.

“Thank you, Hongjiao. You must be tired. Go and rest now,” Xu Hao said kindly after the massage.

“It’s nothing, Dad. We didn’t know any better before, so it’s only right that I give you a massage now,” Xu Hongjiao replied, wiping the sweat from her forehead with a smile.

At this moment, the poetic twin sisters came running in, surprising Xu Hao. They were both wearing swimsuits—one in pink, the other in blue—which made their skin appear even fairer.

“Dad, Third Sister, we’re going for a swim. Want to join us?” Xu Huayi asked excitedly. The sisters hadn’t gone to school that day. The weather was too hot, and the villa felt stuffy, but they didn’t like turning on the air conditioning. So, they decided to go swimming in the large pool in the backyard. Swimming alone was boring, so they thought it would be more fun if a few others joined in.

After Xu Hongjiao finished massaging Xu Hao, she felt a bit warm. When she heard her sisters’ suggestion, her heart skipped a beat. She hadn’t been swimming in a long time.

“You girls go ahead. I’m not going. It would be strange for a grown man to go swimming with you young girls.” Xu Hao waved his hand, declining their invitation.

But Xu Huayi came over and playfully tugged at his arm. “Dad, please come with us! It’s no fun if we’re alone. What if we get a cramp and fall into the water? You’ll be there to save us!” She insisted.

Xu Hao hesitated for a moment.

“Can you change into something more appropriate before acting like that?” He thought, feeling a bit awkward.

“Yes, Dad, come with us! You’re our dad, it’s no big deal,” Xu Shiqing chimed in, trying to persuade him.

Finally, Xu Hao gave in. “Alright, alright. You go ahead. I’ll change into some swimming trunks and join you later.”

The sisters cheered in delight, then turned to convince their third sister, Xu Hongjiao, to join them. “Third Sister, Dad’s coming too. You should join us as well! Let’s go find Sister Wanling.”

They found Xiao Wanling, who was busy preparing tea again. When she heard about the swimming plans, she was a bit excited but replied, “I’d love to, but I can’t swim.”

“Swimming’s super easy! I’ll teach you, and you’ll learn in minutes.” Xu Huayi boasted, patting her chest confidently.

“Dad and Third Sister are coming too. You should join us, it’ll be fun,” she added.

When Xiao Wanling heard that Xu Hao was also going, she blushed slightly as she recalled seeing his well-toned abs. For reasons unknown to her, she agreed.

“Alright, I’ll come. But I’ll need a swimsuit.”

When Xu Hao arrived at the pool, he saw several mermaid-like figures in the water. Xu Shiqing and Xu Hongjiao were already enjoying themselves, happily swimming in the shallow end. Xu Huayi was busy trying to teach Xiao Wanling how to swim.

Xu Huayi began to regret her earlier enthusiasm inwardly, “If I’d known it would be this hard, I wouldn’t have made such a big promise.”

No matter how much she tried, she couldn’t get Xiao Wanling to grasp the basics of swimming. She wanted to join her sisters and enjoy the water too, but she was now stuck trying to teach.

As the sound of footsteps approached, the girls all looked up, their eyes lit up.

Xu Hao’s physique had grown stronger and more defined, his body in better shape than ever. After all, the impurities in his body had been cleansed, making his skin smoother and more youthful than that of a typical 50-year-old man. His toned muscles were clear, though not overly bulky, giving him a powerful yet graceful appearance. His eight-pack abs were especially striking.

Seeing him, a few of the girls blushed, their minds wandering to the things they had overheard Su Wanqiu saying late at night. His features were sharp and masculine, exuding a mature charm that made him the perfect “uncle” type.

Looking at the large swimming pool at home, Xu Hao became interested and effortlessly jumped into the water. Already a good swimmer, his enhanced physique made it easy for him to glide through the water, completing two laps without breaking a sweat.

Watching him, Xu Huayi couldn’t help but call out, “Dad, come help teach Sister Wanling! I’m not getting anywhere with her!”