Gao Wu: I became the minor villain that the protagonist was about to destroy.

At this moment, the crystal chandelier in the main house illuminates every corner as bright as day, and the air is filled with the fragrance of fine clothes and the clinking of glasses.

Almost every prominent figure in the city and surrounding areas was present here: celebrities, politicians, business tycoons... The air was filled with the luxurious aroma of fine champagne, cigars, and perfume, as well as an unspoken whisper belonging to the circles of power and wealth.

However, beneath this glitz and clamor, undercurrents are silently surging.

Several influential figures in the city hall gathered in a corner of the terrace, holding wine glasses. Their conversation seemed casual, but their eyes would occasionally sweep over the sprightly old man in the center of the hall, dressed in a dark red Tang suit, the birthday celebrant Luo Huaiyuan.

The old man, with a warm smile, was chatting with several equally venerable friends. His every move was steady and composed as he accepted the respectful greetings from a steady stream of birthday wishes.

Just then, a small white van drove up from a distance, forming a stark contrast with the other cars.

This scene caused everyone around to stop in their tracks, their curiosity piqued, and they began to whisper among themselves.

"Who is this? Why would someone drive a car like this to the Luo family's house?"

"I don't know, I've never seen a place like this before. Could they be here to cause trouble?"

"Anyone who dares to cause trouble at the Luo family's place is asking for trouble."

"Who knows? What if there really is such a person?"

"Look, look, it's coming down!"

As soon as the car stopped, the door slowly opened, and Leng Ruoxue was the first to get out. She was wearing a white dress and light makeup, and her cool and beautiful face instantly overshadowed all the socialites around her.

Leng Ruoxue's appearance immediately stunned the rich young men: "This... I'm not seeing things, am I? Such a beautiful girl! Why would she come from such a shabby little house? Whose daughter is she?"

"No...I've never seen it before."

Leng Ruoxue turned slightly to the side, and Ye Ming slowly stepped out of the car. He was tall and straight, and his suit made him look like a noble young master. His face had a roguish look, giving him a charmingly roguish appearance, but he also exuded a faint sense of authority.

This caught the attention of the wealthy young ladies, and the two of them standing in the crowd attracted everyone's attention.

Leng Ruoxue took Ye Ming's arm and walked inside, and the people around them unconsciously made way for her.

After the receptionist at the door glanced at the invitation, Ye Ming and Leng Ruoxue walked straight ahead.

The banquet hall was filled with a rich variety of dishes, and all sorts of people were chatting with each other.

After the two found an empty seat, Ye Ming asked, "Do you know anything about the Luo family?"

Leng Ruoxue nodded: "I don't know much either. In my previous life, I left Luoxia City after the martial arts exam. The only thing I knew was that the Luo family might have a military background."

"Moreover, the Luo family has quite a few geniuses of my generation. The eldest grandson of the Luo family and his younger siblings have all awakened SS-level meridians."

"The number of people who have awakened powerful lineages this year is several times that of previous years, and they are also known as the golden generation."

"All three of them ranked in the top ten during the martial arts exam and were admitted to the three major academies."

Just then, a rough voice came from behind.

"Haha, Brother Ye, I knew you'd be invited!"

The newcomers were Chu Yuntian, Chu Yu, and bodyguard Lin Yue.

"Uncle Night."

Chu Yu nudged Lin Yue, who seemed somewhat reluctant.

"Uncle Ye... Uncle Ye."

"Mmm, everything's fine, everything's fine." Ye Ming adopted the demeanor of an elder.

Chu Yu and Lin Yue were furious at Ye Ming's behavior.

The three then sat down next to Ye Ming.

"Brother Ye, when I got off the car just now, I heard people talking about a pair of talented young men who had arrived. I guessed it was you."

Then Chu Yuntian hooked his arm around Ye Ming's shoulder and whispered, "You're pretty good, kid. You even managed to get the school beauty."

Ye Ming rolled his eyes: "I just couldn't find a female companion, so I had her fill in."

"Stop with that gossipy look."

Chu Yuntian shook Ye Ming twice: "What kind of talk is this? A perfect match, especially since you're so talented and she's so beautiful. That's enough. It's unlikely you'll find anyone better."

"Go away, go away, this is my employee, you have no right to do such dirty things."

"How can you describe the pleasures of love between men and women as filthy? I won't allow you to say that about yourself!"

"6"

Then Chu Yuntian lowered his voice and said, "The person who invited you this time might not be Luo Huaiyuan."

"It is the eldest grandson of the Luo family, Luo Junheng."

Ye Ming was immediately puzzled: "Luo Junheng?"

"That's right, it's him. Luo Huaiyuan had two children in his life. One was his eldest son, Luo Jingchen, who was exceptionally talented and a sure-fire future head of the Luo family. However, I heard that his eldest son passed away in an accident, but he left behind another son, Luo Junheng."

"There is another son named Luo Lingfeng, but this second son is not talented and his cultivation level has not yet exceeded the City Li Realm."

"However, he had a son and a daughter named Luo Xuanche and Luo Mingwei, whose talents far surpassed his father's."

Ye Ming asked in confusion, "So? Why did you say it was Luo Junheng who invited me, and not Luo Xuanche?"

"This is related to Luo Junheng's mother, because Luo Huaiyuan has always believed that the person who killed his son was Luo Junheng's mother, Liu Ruyan, and he has never recognized that she was his daughter-in-law, even though she had given birth to a son for Luo Lingfeng."

Upon hearing the name, Ye Ming was immediately startled: "Liu Ruyan?!"

Chu Yuntian looked at Ye Ming with some suspicion and said, "What? You know him?! That's impossible. This happened almost ten years ago. You weren't even born then."

Ye Ming waved his hand: "It's nothing, it's nothing, it's just that the name is a bit...emmm...it's alright, don't worry about it. Did Liu Ruyan do something to offend him?"

Chu Yuntian shook his head: "That's not the case. It's just that Liu Ruyan is not from any big family, but from an underground evil force. The two developed feelings for each other by accident."

"After giving birth to Luo Junheng, she was determined to get rid of this power and live a normal life. However, she knew that betraying the power would only lead to death. But Luo Jingchen promised that the Luo family would protect her, so he took her back to the Luo family."

"However, Luo Huaiyuan was furious when he learned that his daughter-in-law was a member of the evil forces in Luoxia City. He kicked Luo Junheng and Liu Ruyan out, and Luo Jingchen was also put in solitary confinement."

"After being driven out, Liu Ruyan had nowhere to stay and was hunted down by that organization. When Luo Jingchen learned that Liu Ruyan was being hunted down, he was furious and directly injured the Luo family's guards to escape."