I'm a villain in the superhero world.

[Amazing Post! Frame-by-Frame Analysis and Background Research of Episodes 1-5 of "The Child of Yin and Yang" (Continuously Updated)]

[Does the explosive popularity of "The Child of Yin and Yang" signify the end of the era of "bitter and repressed protagonists"?]

[The BE editorial department is going crazy! Five episodes of "The Child of Yin and Yang" have been released, the anime adaptation date has been confirmed, is it already a shoo-in for next year's top anime?]

[For rational discussion, between Ji Mingyang and Lü Buyi, whose character development is more appealing to you right now?]

[Netizens... Did Lü Buyi know Ji Mingyang's identity from the beginning? And was Yin Qing actually the female lead?]

[Master-servant pairing, Master x Snow Woman! The compatibility between these two is obvious to anyone who knows—]

"What is all this nonsense...?"

In the early hours of the morning, the embodiment of "all-around excellence" rested on the Pacific Ocean.

Lu Buyi flipped through the posts page by page using the [Popularity Feedback Template], feeling a sense of helplessness as she didn't know how to complain.

He received a notification about the [Popularity Feedback Template] the moment "The Child of Yin and Yang" was first serialized.

Therefore, whether it was the data or the discussions, Lü Buyi personally witnessed the gradual rise.

No amount of words can truly describe it, but the 40 new popularity points that surged in a short period of time are undeniable.

This time, it didn't generate the same explosive popularity as when the CG of "The Banquet of the Ghost King" was released.

However, it has officially entered a stable period, and the popularity points have become increasingly stable.

[Popularity Value: 487541 (Steady Growth Continues) (Redeemable)]

This data greatly alleviated Lü Buyi's worries caused by the unexpected plot twist.

But when his gaze returned to the still-freshing posts, and he discovered that there were actually quite a few people shipping him and Rime...

He was practically fuming.

To be honest, even if some netizens jokingly posted that they wanted to be his dog, it would be easier for people to accept than this.

"Rime... Although she has been by my side for quite some time, I don't really have any special feelings for her."

"Not having the time is one thing, not having the energy is another—"

Speaking of which, does Rime like him?

This seems like a no-brainer; which of the girls around Lü Buyi didn't like him?

Who can restrain their desires and force themselves not to love the Moon Goddess?

However, Lü Buyi's position was too high, making them feel that he was insurmountable and unattainable.

Therefore, they either followed Lü Buyi to his side, accompanying him as his retainers.

Either you can only have a one-sided love, but you'll probably never get a response.

"Let me think of who else—Hohenzollern, the Winter King, the Angel, and perhaps also the contemporary Lishan Wood Merchant."

"I am such a sinful man."

Lu Buyi sighed deeply at his complicated emotional problems.

It's not that he doesn't want to face these things, but simply because he's too busy and doesn't have time to deal with them.

The main universe of Bad Endings isn't exactly a place where you can settle down, get married, and have kids. Sending him out to play dating games with other people at this time is pointless.

That was not only irresponsible to himself, but also to others.

"Let's at least wait until we've resolved the Dragon Emperor's problem before considering this matter."

"I'll consider how many wives I want to marry then..."

In a sense, the thirty-three holy bloodlines are all seasoned feudal warriors.

It's not just because of tradition, but also because conservatism is essential to better pass on the sacred blood.

Therefore, theoretically, if Lü Buyi wanted to, he could marry as many women as he wanted without any consequences. As for whether others would condemn him for it, that's utter nonsense.

As long as it doesn't interfere with the development of the mortal world, who would care so much?

Thinking of this, Lü Buyi stopped pondering it and slightly raised his head to estimate the time based on the phases of the moon.

"It should be almost time."

Lu Buyi's avatar traveled a long way from the East China Sea, where the Penglai Islands are located, to the center of the Pacific Ocean, which was a detour with its own considerations.

If he reveals his power and heads straight for Haidu, some people will likely notice.

That didn't go as he expected, so he came to this route that was the only way for cross-ocean flights across the Pacific Ocean, in order to arrive in the sea city in his mortal identity and in the way that ordinary people do.

This is the most effective way to minimize the chances of being noticed or probed by others.

"They're here..."

Lu Buyi sensed a slight change in the airflow high above and whispered.

As expected, the timing was almost perfect. In the night sky, his superhuman vision instantly locked onto the private flight that had come specifically for him.

——Hræsvelgr

One of Lü Buyi's private jets was named after the eagle that perched atop the World Tree in Norse mythology.

Unlike airplanes in the mundane world, it can be a passenger plane, a transport plane, or even a fighter jet when necessary.

Just by looking at its fuselage, which looks like it came straight out of a science fiction novel, one can tell that it is definitely not made of ordinary metal.

In fact, it is entirely composed of "shape memory Orichalcoholic alloy" jointly developed by the Engineering Department of the Council and the Prometheus Laboratory.

The wing design abandons the traditional aerodynamic layout and adopts a biomimetic "living membrane structure".

With a wingspan of up to 68 meters, it is composed of millions of independently controllable intelligent scales.

The cruising speed is generally maintained at Mach 6, and it is controlled by a dedicated artificial intelligence, enabling fully autonomous driving.

Its ownership belongs to Lü Buyi under his identity in the mortal world; it is the vehicle he chose to conceal his purpose.

Thus, Lü Buyi's figure pierced the night sky, and he soared into the heavens without hindrance.

The cabin door was already open, and one of Lü Buyi's managers of his mundane industries in North America was standing nearby, waiting for a long time.

Stepping into the cabin, I received the coat and outfit that had been prepared according to my requirements from the beginning.

After a little tidying up, Lü Buyi transformed his attire into a modern style—he couldn't very well wear an ancient robe when he needed to conduct business; that would be too conspicuous.

"Grain Rain," he instructed, "have you finished preparing everything I asked you to?"

Gu Yu, whose surname is Shenlong, is named Shenlong Gu Yu.

They are members of the Lishan Earth Element clan, but they have not achieved anything beyond the extraordinary level, barely reaching the second level.

He was once one of the attendants who followed Lü Buyi's elder brother, but after his elder brother's early death, he naturally followed Lü Buyi.

"Everything went smoothly, Master." Gu Yu bowed slightly, showing utmost respect.

As he spoke, he handed Lü Buyi a scepter with a pale skull tip.

"Regarding Haidu, all the requirements and arrangements you requested are in the process of preparation. As per your request, Feifan should not be involved, so it will take about six more hours."

"Well, there's no need to rush, since we don't need it for the time being."

Lu Buyi responded softly, then took the Desolate Bone Scepter and sat calmly in his designated seat.

At this moment, his identity was no longer that of a decision-maker and swordsman of the ruling council in the extraordinary world.

Rather, he is the helmsman of Falkenhausen, the largest financial empire in North America and even the world, which spans three hundred years of history and has been passed down to this day.

He alone possesses and controls one-tenth of the world's wealth...

"emperor".