In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

That's impossible...

Xu Shi wasn't anxious about the difference in their levels. On the contrary, he wanted to use this opportunity to compare his abilities with Shen He's to see which one was stronger.

As a villain, it seems inevitable that he will face off against the protagonist.

"Hilarious! You keep saying I'm coercing others, but why don't you take a look at what you're doing?"

He gently comforted Xia Wuyou, who was struggling, while coldly looking at Shen He, "Isn't this going against her will? Isn't this coercion?"

"You really think you haven't hurt her badly enough... Team Leader Xia was originally the youngest field team leader in 'Snake Ring,' with unlimited potential and a bright future. Just because of your past feelings for her, she was almost bewitched by you and fell into an abyss."

"I don't even want to think about what would have happened to her if I hadn't corrected it in time. And now that she's finally getting a little better, you're here to torment her again, aren't you?"

"It's her own business what she thinks and does. Don't tell me that it's a mistake for her not to choose you."

"I know you're in a terrible situation, but don't use your misery to blackmail others; that's really disgusting."

This was his way of comforting Xia Wuyou, and also his words of condemnation of Shen He.

Because this is indeed quite excessive. Does Xia Wuyou's allegiance to you mean he's abandoning darkness for light? Does his refusal to choose you mean he's willingly degenerating?

What are you talking about, using *-civilized language-*?

As he said these things, Xia Wuyou's agitated reaction gradually subsided.

It worked.

To be fair, putting everything else aside, Shen He's superpowers are really strong.

When I tried to sense and stabilize Xia Wuyou's emotions just now, I clearly felt an invisible but powerful resistance. To put it another way, it was like a telepathic attack in martial arts fantasy, where you could blast each other apart.

However, the "increase in entropy of evil thoughts" is not to be underestimated. After so much careful cultivation, the seed has not only blossomed and borne fruit, but at the very least, its foundation is solid, making it not so easy for you to succeed in one blow.

"Well……"

As he continued to unleash his power, Xia Wuyou gradually regained consciousness.

"…What happened?"

She's a bit slow on the uptake.

"I think you can sense it yourself?"

Xu Shi smoothed her hair and breathed a sigh of relief.

"..."

How could I not feel it?

For Xia Wuyou, it felt as if something was pulling at her mind, making her feel quite uncomfortable.

One side was light, but it felt somewhat cold; the other side was darkness, but it made her feel warm.

Just like the embrace of time.

"So, just because I didn't take your side, you're going to force me to change my mind?"

She knew exactly what had happened, and her gaze toward Shen He held a mixture of displeasure and disappointment.

"If there's anything I did wrong, it's that I promised you something, but then went back on my word."

"Now... let's call it even. From now on, there will be no relationship between us."

The last bit of guilt she felt towards Shen He vanished with those words.

Perhaps, as Xu Shi said, Shen He's purpose in finding her from the very beginning was not pure, just like his so-called ideals and beliefs.

In contrast, although Xu Shi was not a good person either, his actions seemed more honest; he said what he meant.

Even if it was provocation, she doesn't feel much resistance now that she thinks about it.

Thinking this way, Xia Wuyou felt a sense of relief.

"I'm honestly quite happy that you think that way."

Upon hearing this, Xu Shi smiled at her and said, "Everyone hopes to have an obedient subordinate."

"I... I didn't say I would completely obey you... Don't overthink it."

Xia Wuyou muttered to herself, but her eyes unconsciously darted to the side, clearly saying one thing and meaning another.

Not to mention she was currently nestled in Xu Shi's arms, making the atmosphere both warm and ambiguous.

In contrast, Shen He was not in good condition. His face had turned pale, cold sweat was beading on his forehead, and a few drops of blood were seeping from the corners of his cracked mouth. This was the complication of "Unity is Strength"—once the influence failed, it would backfire. Lin Yue had experienced this, and this time it wouldn't be any better.

But what's even more agonizing is hearing Xia Wuyou and Xu Shijian's flirtatious interactions... I failed to control Xia Wuyou, and I'll never have another chance.

This made his pale face unconsciously turn slightly green.

"You still have the mind to think about other things, Young Master Shen?"

Xu Shi smiled, released Xia Wuyou, and intentionally or unintentionally patted her pert buttocks. "How to do it... I think I told you before?"

Xia Wuyou shuddered as if she had been electrocuted, and glared at him reproachfully, "I'll cut off your groping hands..." But when she turned to look at Shen He again, her gaze instantly sharpened.

Just like the alloy battle blade in her hand, gleaming with a chilling light.

After this incident, she no longer had any feelings for Shen He, including any sympathy.

Right now, Xia Wuyou only wants to pursue that feeling that makes her feel most comfortable.

Regardless of emotion or will, there is only... absolute obedience.

In the blink of an eye, she flashed in front of Shen He, and within her domain, gravity was under her control.

The blade swung out of thin air, but instead of landing on Shen He, it made him feel breathless, as if his internal organs were being squeezed together.

"cough--"

Shen He felt a sweet taste in his throat, and blood uncontrollably spilled from his mouth.

This ability... is amazing!

Even with the temporary boost of "unity of purpose", he still couldn't react in time!

Interestingly, even now, Shen He doesn't seem to have personally witnessed his childhood sweetheart's abilities; he's only heard about them from others.

Thinking about it this way, he even regretted his previous rash decision.

But now is not the time to dwell on this. If we don't do something soon, he'll lose his life.

Just then, a burst of white light suddenly erupted from his chest, blinding everyone.

When the light disappeared, Shen He was nowhere to be found; only the bloodstains on the ground proved that he had been there.

Wow, that's how fast it runs!

Alright! Pure Love Warrior Xu Shi, Veiled Minotaur Shen He!

That's evil, it's all about money. Nothing else matters anymore (just kidding).

I was too confident in my typing speed, and I missed the fifth update. I'll leave the last update unfinished and see if I can make it up tomorrow...

My back hurts so much, I'm going to lie down for a while.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 88 Arigato, Shenhehe Sang

Xu Shi wasn't too surprised by Shen He's disappearance.

With a "beacon" as a resurrection coin, he certainly wouldn't die so easily.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't regretful. Just as Shen He had the intention of killing him at the party, he also wanted to try to break through this limitation and kill the other party on the spot.

Unfortunately, it still didn't work. Xia Wuyou didn't hold back, and even though he was on his last breath, he still couldn't stop the "beacon" from activating.

It feels like this is entirely passive; it's effective even in this kind of environment.

As expected of the protagonist... Xu Shi couldn't help but sigh, always having these strange and overpowered treasures by his side, why don't I have any?

So angry.

"This……"

Xia Wuyou was also quite surprised by this, clearly unaware of Shen He's hidden move.

Coming to her senses, her first reaction was to hurriedly explain to Xu Shi, "He... I didn't know it would be like this, it really wasn't intentional..."

His flustered and flustered appearance was like that of a child who had done something wrong, cautiously begging for forgiveness.

She didn't want Xu Shi to think that Shen He escaped because she had given him special treatment.

Why are you so nervous?

Xu Shi chuckled and waved his hand, "I know this has nothing to do with you, you've already done very well."

Hearing him say that, Xia Wuyou finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The other party's unwavering attitude even touched her heart.

"Then what about them...?"

Looking at the other gang members who were still standing there in a panic, she asked again.

Shen He has the ability to survive against all odds, but these people don't.

Even Luo Zhikang was the same—Xu Shi knew that the "beacon" still had two more uses, and if Shen He was determined to take him away, he couldn't actually stop him.

But he didn't.

Whether it was due to the urgency of the situation, the reluctance to use all their trump cards, or the feeling that Luo Zhikang was not worth it... remains unknown.

This made them all look ashen-faced—they had already witnessed Xia Wuyou's power, so how could they possibly resist him?

"No, don't kill me, I'll do anything..."

"It's all because of Chief Shen, no, Shen He. He put Chief Zhang under house arrest and then forced us to come!"

Several of them couldn't hold on any longer and were so terrified that they collapsed to the ground, begging for mercy.

Luo Zhikang remained silent, but his body swayed slightly, and his haggard face was filled with despair.

How pitiful.