It turns out I'm a second-generation demon.

"What's the problem?" Li Xianyu asked.

"They developed the game according to the script, and everything was normal at first. But as development progressed, Long Aotian lost control. He became immersed in a highly rhythmic and exciting virtual world. He began to lose sight of the difference between reality and the virtual world, believing that the virtual world was the real world, that he was the center of the world, the protagonist, and the chosen one. In other words, he went mad."

"Huh?" Li Xianyu looked completely bewildered: "There's such a thing?"

"Yes, to achieve a groundbreaking virtual world game, we need to incorporate illusionary magic. If technology isn't enough, we'll make up for it with metaphysics. So, even those who have awakened their spiritual power can easily get lost in the illusion." The Thunder King nodded. "We can't blame him. Before his awakening, Long Aotian was an ordinary, rather withdrawn otaku. He spent all his time with anime and manga, fantasizing about having a younger sister named Kasugano Sora, a wife named Yuno, and a childhood friend named Mikasa. His room was full of anime figurines, and his body pillows were all anime merchandise. People like that are naturally detached from the real world."

Li Xianyu: "..."

Qiong? We've confirmed our interests; we're not on the same wavelength.

The Thunder King continued, "The script written by the big boss is particularly captivating, with a very fast pace and a high density of exciting moments. It's called 'Battle Through the Heavens.' When Long Aotian was building the virtual world, he couldn't help but immerse himself in the protagonist's world, and from then on, he couldn't stop. On the day of the incident, more than a dozen spiritual awakeners were affected. Only a few with strong wills managed to forcibly break free from the virtual world, while the others were deeply trapped in it and couldn't extricate themselves."

Li Xianyu: "emmm"

So that's what happened. That's why the "teen killer" was trapped in the illusion and couldn't get out. The fire-breathing kid we saw that day, although he was rescued, still suffered from the aftereffects of the illusion. After all, it was an illusion array created by the combined efforts of many spiritual power experts from Baoze.

"I told you so," the door to the ward opened, and Thunder Warrior and King Kong entered. The latter cautiously maintained a distance from the woman. Thunder Warrior complained, "That guy Long Aotian has no willpower. He's always staring at me and drooling. He's also a lolicon. He can't resist any temptation. And yet you appointed him as the development team leader."

Li Xianyu looked at them and asked, "What brings you two here?"

Thunder War Maiden said, "Of course we're here to find Sanwu. We're going to the virtual world together, and while we're at it, we'll see if we can wake up Long Aotian."

"Aren't you afraid of falling into an illusion? Speaking of which, how is Sanwu going to save the girl assassin? She doesn't seem to be a psychic awakener." Li Xianyu expressed his confusion: "And if Sanwu can save the girl assassin, can't he save others too?"

Jin Gang explained, "As the saying goes, demons arise from the mind. The essence of illusion arrays is to trap people in their own mental knots and obsessions. However, two types of people can remain unaffected by illusions: one is a monk who has seen through the illusions and whose heart is as clear as an ancient well, and the other is a person whose mind is pure and untainted by dust. Sanwu is immune to this kind of mental impact because she has the heart of a virgin."

Li Xianyu: "Huh?"

A virgin's heart?

Does that mean non-virgins don't have hearts?

Thunder War Maiden delivered a whip kick, spitting, "It's the heart of a virgin... ptooey, it's the heart of a child, you bastard."

King Kong avoided her long legs, looking disgusted: "Don't touch me, it's disgusting."

The Thunder King looked at King Kong with pity in his eyes. "The teenage assassin is a mental awakener. Although he is trapped in the virtual world, he has not lost his mind. So we need Sanwu to go in and rescue him. As for the others who are already deeply trapped, Sanwu can't help them. The one who tied the knot must untie it. Unless we awaken Long Aotian."

Li Xianyu raised his hand: "Your Majesty, I would like to request permission to go and see for myself."

"Okay." After a slight hesitation, he agreed.

"But I want to eat something first, I'm starving," he said.

"Half an hour at most, hurry back." The Thunder King waved his hand. He always treated Li Xianyu with special favor and leniency. Who could blame him when the Li family's ancestors were so powerful? The Thunder King dared not provoke that big shot.

Thunder War Maiden and King Kong felt that Li Xianyu's superpower was special, which was why the Thunder King treated him so well.

Before heading to the revolving restaurant, Li Xianyu went to the restroom. Only the intensive care unit has a private restroom; otherwise, one has to go to the end of the corridor to relieve oneself.

He met the injured Li Bai at the entrance of the public restroom. Li Bai was wrapped in white gauze, using crutches, and hadn't showered for three days. His hair was greasy. Thanks to Li Xianyu's blood and the constitution of his bloodline, he had been transferred out of the intensive care unit.

"What a coincidence, Senior Li Bai," Li Xianyu greeted warmly.

Li Bai hummed in agreement.

The two walked into the restroom side by side. Li Xianyu rambled on about her feat of her first battle today, saying that she owed it all to the senior's teaching of the technique of using breath as a sword, otherwise she would have been beaten to death by that American.

Standing side by side in front of the urinals, Li Bai glanced at it and silently moved to the urinal next to him.

After thinking it over, feeling unwilling to give up, Li Bai roared: "A vast blue sky above, the Yellow River flowing beneath my feet."

Li Xianyu was urinating comfortably when he was suddenly startled and shuddered.

Are you crazy? Yellow River my ass! Do you know you're overheated?

Li Bai looked at Li Xianyu provocatively; it was a challenge to a poetry duel issued by a powerful figure.

Everyone in this lousy company is abnormal; they all have some weird and eccentric quirks.

Li Xianyu pondered for a moment...

Li Bai was slightly taken aback. Well, he was indeed at a disadvantage in terms of momentum.

Then, he farted.

Li Bai paused for three seconds, then spoke with a firm and resounding tone...

Li Xianyu had no intention of uttering a word, but his thoughts stalled for a moment. After pondering for a while, he said in a deep voice...

Li Bai's face turned pale, as if struck by lightning.

We lost, we lost.

They suffered a crushing defeat.

Li Xianyu, with an arrogant expression, said, "After the deed is done, I will leave without a trace, concealing my identity and name."

He turned and left.

I took the elevator to the top floor, wolfed down my food—the revolving restaurant is open 24 hours, the food is delicious, and it's free! Before the appointed time, with my bulging belly, I went downstairs straight to the equipment room on the 38th floor.

The elevator doors opened, and the blonde, blue-eyed Victoria stood there, exuding sexiness and charm. The two bumped into each other.

Kind of embarrassing.

In accordance with Chinese customs, the preferred approach at this time is to remain expressionless and pretend not to know the person.

After a slight silence, Victoria smiled at him and said, "Come on up for dinner. How's your injury?"

She spoke in English, and spoke quickly. Li Xianyu, who was not an English major, was taken aback. He could barely understand her, and immediately shook his head, saying in broken English, "It's nothing, the injury has healed."

Victoria was astonished: "Healing?"

Healing abilities are neither common nor rare, so there's nothing to hide. What should be hidden is that his healing abilities also work on outsiders, something that ordinary self-healing abilities don't possess.

Li Xianyu grunted in response. He was quite upset; he'd been beaten for no reason. Although he ultimately won—Ryder's misfortune had made him a nobody—he was still an innocent victim. The Thunder King hadn't offered to help him get justice. Given the nature of our country, from officials to ordinary citizens, it would most likely involve sacrificing the interests of ordinary people to maintain face for both sides. Besides, these Americans were there to discuss a defensive alliance.

Victoria smiled and said, "Come up and help Ryder pack his food. He was too reckless at noon, I'm sorry. He will accept the punishment himself, and once his injuries have recovered, he will apologize to you. In addition, after discussions with your company, the Superpower Association will compensate you with $100,000 for medical expenses, and I will also compensate you with $100,000 based on my personal reputation."

Li Xianyu: ⊙0⊙

$20 million?!

Getting beaten up and getting this kind of good thing? What kind of law enforcement officer am I, maintaining order? Hey boss, do you need punching bags? I'm applying.

My goodness, our Li family has turned our fortunes around!

It's a pity that my great-grandmother is no longer here; there's no one to share my joy with.

The company is wonderful, the Dharma King is wonderful, long live the motherland.

Li Xianyu's smile gradually softened into happiness. (gif)

Victoria smiled and nodded at him, then stepped out of the elevator and gestured for him to enter the cabin.

Li Xianyu stepped into the elevator, and the elevator doors slowly closed. He saw Victoria's graceful figure as she entered the revolving restaurant.