I'm a villain in the superhero world.

The girls who noticed this also realized something—

After much deliberation, impulse prevailed over reason.

Some of them had their mouths slightly open, just short of making a sound.

But just as they were about to make a move, Li Yelan's contemptuous laughter held them firmly in place.

This usually quiet and peaceful young lady chose to provoke others for the first time.

Faced with Chen Xinchang, these girls could still convince themselves that he couldn't lay a hand on them.

But Li Yelan was clearly different.

So just by standing there, she was enough to silence the group of wild dogs in front of her who only knew how to huddle together for warmth.

"Are they... protecting me?"

Sitting in the corner, Ji Mingyang looked puzzled. He didn't think he was that familiar with these two people.

If that's the case, then why would the two of them do that?

Surely it can't be because of the power of the sun?

Clearly, Ji Mingyang immediately rejected this possibility.

But what happened next forced him to reconsider the possibility of this idea.

"Chen Xinchang, what's wrong with you?" The socialite, who had just been punched in the stomach again, gritted her teeth.

"Hey Wen, don't think I don't know what kind of shady business you're up to." Chen Xinchang sneered, and almost without pause, he threw another punch.

This time, the man could no longer bear the pain and knelt down on the ground, causing several boys who were busy on the other side to turn their heads.

However, they were just watching the show and never tried to intervene or stop the fight.

"You hit me for that guy? I think you're..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Xinchang slapped him hard across the face.

The slap was so forceful that the boys watching couldn't help but gasp.

Ji Mingyang also began to have doubts at this point—

Did I save Chen Xinchang's life in my past life? Now that he has regained his memories, is he here to repay the favor?

Thinking about it that way, it actually makes sense... what a load of rubbish!

Chen Xinchang and Li Yelan were merely nodding acquaintances; they had only exchanged a few words at most.

Yin Qing recognized him at a glance because she was Taiyin (the yin element) and he was Taiyang (the yang element).

But what's going on between Chen Xinchang and Li Yelan?

Ji Mingyang was completely baffled by this.

And judging from their appearance, neither of them seemed inclined to come up and talk to me after they finished doing everything.

So, what exactly is going on...?

"Wait... could it be because of Old Lu? Were those two sent by him?"

"But this doesn't seem like it either."

Ji Mingyang met with Lü Buyi's subordinates that night.

If Chen Xinchang and Li Yelan were put in there, they probably wouldn't even get a seat at the car door, so they certainly wouldn't be considered Lao Lü's people.

But considering Lü Buyi's inhuman extravagance, Ji Mingyang thought of another possibility.

"So the most likely explanation is... that they saw Lao Lü's identity in the mortal world, and that Lao Lü must have said something that caused them to misunderstand me."

"That's why, without knowing my power, they both fear and respect me, and will actively protect me without disturbing me."

"That's the only explanation—"

Ji Mingyang frowned, because at this moment another problem arose.

Lü Buyi... what exactly did he say that caused these two people to misunderstand his identity?

Five seconds later, Ji Mingyang seemed to realize something, his lips twitched, and he suddenly understood.

He covered his face, his brows relaxed, his tone complex:

"I really... thank you so much, my ancestors for eight generations!"

Far to the south of Haidu, standing on the boundless sea, Lü Buyi sneezed.

"Is Ji Mingyang thinking of me? Has he discovered the instant burst and surprise I prepared for him?"

"Tsk, what's wrong? I gave him a free taste of what a proper overpowered protagonist is like, and instead of thanking me, he's talking bad about me behind my back?"

While suppressing the corners of his mouth, Lü Buyi sighed softly, turning the tables and accusing his son of being ungrateful.

At this moment, Jiang Liyue, who was standing next to him, was not surprised by this scene.

If someone is thinking about Lü Buyi, that's normal.

If someone is secretly cursing Lü Buyi, then that's even more normal.

"So, why did you bring me here again for no reason?" Jiang Liyue asked.

"It's nothing, I just felt that the upcoming battle needed an audience, and you just happened to be the most suitable, so I brought you along," Lü Buyi replied softly.

Jiang Liyue frowned: "Combat... and the fifth level?"

Lü Buyi nodded slightly: "What's wrong? Are you scared? If you are, you can tell me, and I can give you a warm hug—"

Jiang Liyue ignored him, simply staring at him as always, remaining silent for a long time.

They neither asked for it nor complained about it anymore.

She moved closer, her beautiful eyes sparkling: "Why can't you always let me know in advance? Do I always have to ask you myself?"

Lü Buyi didn't think there was anything wrong with what he had done:

"Didn't I already say 'Follow me'?"

"I begged you so humbly, how could you not overlook those minor details?"

Humbly, pleading, down to the smallest details...

Jiang Liyue had to admit that Lü Buyi's shamelessness always surprised her.

From beginning to end, where in his words was he being humble or pleading?

"So that's why you're so annoying." Jiang Liyue snorted coldly and turned her head away.

But after waiting a while, when she realized that Lü Buyi wasn't trying to coax her, she turned her head back.

After realizing that Lü Buyi's gaze was not on her, she always had an urge to beat this bastard in front of her until he knelt down on one knee.

However, due to the difference in strength, she held back and then began to inquire about the enemy's information.

"Is the enemy coming for the sun? Is that part of the reason you sent your clone here?"

Jiang Liyue asked a few questions, and it must be said that she was quite clear-headed in many situations.

Every question was to the point.

Lu Buyi did not hide anything from this, but simply nodded slightly to indicate that there was no mistake.

"Who is it? Where are they now?" Jiang Liyue asked again.

The moment the white-robed nun asked her question, she saw Lü Buyi's hand reach out to her.

Jiang Liyue remained expressionless and motionless, only slightly tilting her head to match the direction of Lü Buyi's hand movements.

The next moment, with a shocking explosion—

Lu Buyi's hand instantly obliterated hundreds of demons and monsters lurking unseen beside Jiang Liyue.

The monsters' remains turned into black mist and dissipated, their wails echoing endlessly.

Lu Buyi, however, simply watched calmly as these demons, belonging to a great demon, participated in the night parade.

And that dark shadow that was slowly beginning to appear in the distance.

After gently brushing the dust off Jiang Liyue's shoulder, he calmly replied:

"The opponent is a Great Tengu—"

"Right now, right behind you."