I am destroying the protagonist in the fantasy world!

The melodious sound of the flute drew nearer, and the black-clad men in the encirclement seemed to become agitated and hesitated. The leader shouted sharply, "Ignore the flute, and fight quickly!" However, his command was clearly unable to eliminate the flute's influence, and the black-clad men's offensive momentum weakened significantly.

At this moment, a woman in an emerald green dress, surrounded by a group of people in white, slowly walked into the encirclement. The woman had a beautiful face and a noble temperament, and her clear eyes seemed to see through everything.

"He Xiangu!" After seeing who was coming, Su Yuan exclaimed softly, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

The woman known as He Xiangu nodded slightly, her eyes sweeping across the room before finally landing on Lei Yi. A faint smile played on her lips, "This must be the young master Lei who has become so famous recently. I've heard of you for a long time."

Lei Yi frowned slightly. He didn't recognize this He Xiangu, but it was clear she was coming for him. He bowed slightly and said in a deep voice, "My name is Lei Yi, and I'm honored to meet you. I wonder what brings you here?"

He Xiangu ignored Lei Yi's question and turned to look at the leading black-clad men. Her tone was calm but carried an unquestionable authority: "How about we just stop here for today?"

The leading black-clad figure was clearly wary of He Xiangu, but unwilling to give up. He gritted his teeth and said, "He Xiangu, we're hired. Today's matter..."

"I don't want to know who sent you, nor do I want to embarrass you." He Xiangu interrupted him coldly, "I'll say it again, today's matter ends here."

The leader of the men in black looked at his companions who were ready to make a move behind him, then looked at the expressionless He Xiangu, and finally sighed helplessly and waved his hand to signal everyone to retreat.

After the black-clad men retreated, He Xiangu ignored Lei Yi and Su Yuan and walked straight to a nearby stone table and sat down. She gestured for Lei Yi to sit down as well, then slowly spoke, "Young Master Lei, I've noticed you speak with distinction, so you're certainly no ordinary person. It's just that your handling of today's incident seemed somewhat inadequate."

Lei Yi understood that this He Xiangu was clearly not here to rescue him, but had other motives. He calmly said, "What the Xiangu is saying is that I'm new here and unfamiliar with many things. I'd appreciate your guidance."

He Xiangu chuckled and said, "I don't deserve your guidance, but I have always valued talent and can't bear to see it go unnoticed. I have a few questions, and I'd like to ask Master Lei for guidance."

Lei Yi's heart trembled. He knew that the test was coming.

He Xiangu picked up the teacup, took a sip, then put it down. She looked at Lei Yi with a burning gaze and said slowly, "I've heard that Master Lei is a master of both civil and military arts. I have a couplet here, and I'd like you to match it with mine."

"Please give us a question, Fairy." Lei Yi took a deep breath. He knew that the real challenge had just begun.

He Xiangu raised her lips slightly, a sly look flashed in her eyes, and she said slowly: "The Big Dipper, the handle of the dipper points eastward to spring..."

As soon as this first couplet came out, a low murmur of discussion suddenly broke out around them. Most people in the Jianghu were not good at writing, and while He Xiangu's first couplet seemed simple, it contained a lot of astronomy and geography, making it difficult to match.

Lei Yi was momentarily embarrassed, but he didn't want to miss this opportunity to win over allies, so he gritted his teeth and began to answer. He chewed the first couplet over and over again, trying to find a breakthrough. The Big Dipper, the handle pointing east... Spring...

As time ticked by, beads of sweat formed on Lei Yi's forehead. He racked his brains, but couldn't find the right couplet. The chatter around him grew louder, and some even began to whisper, mocking Lei Yi's empty reputation.

Hiding in the shadows, Xiao the assassin was secretly delighted to see He Xiangu making things difficult for Lei Yi. He hoped that Lei Yi would make a fool of himself and completely lose the support of the people at the rally, so that he could complete his mission effortlessly.

"Why, Master Lei, can't you figure it out?" He Xiangu's smile deepened when she saw Lei Yi hesitate to speak. She didn't mean to embarrass Lei Yi, but simply wanted to test his depth.

Lei Yi took a deep breath, pushed aside his distracting thoughts, and forced himself to calm down. He looked up at the starry sky again, his eyes wandering among the stars, trying to find inspiration.

At this moment, he suddenly noticed that opposite the Big Dipper, there was an unusually bright star, emitting a faint blue light. That star was...

Lei Yi's heart stirred, and a bold idea emerged in his mind. He calmed himself and said aloud: "The South Pole star, its brilliance will always shine in winter!"

His voice was clear and powerful, echoing in the silent night sky for a long time.

The surrounding discussions suddenly stopped, and everyone looked at Lei Yi in surprise, their eyes filled with disbelief. Even He Xiangu was slightly stunned, and then a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes.

Lei Yi's second couplet is not only well-balanced and profound in artistic conception, but also cleverly incorporates the allusion of "Nanji Xianweng" into it, which can be called a stroke of genius.

Killer Xiao's face turned pale. He didn't expect that Lei Yi could come up with the second couplet, and it was so brilliant.

Dongfang Liuli was sweating for Lei Yi. She wanted to give him some tips, but she was afraid of being discovered. At this moment, seeing Lei Yi escape danger, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.

He Xiangu put down her teacup and was about to speak when suddenly, a commotion came from the distance...

Dongfang Liuli had been keeping an eye on Lei Yi. Seeing the sweat on his forehead, she felt a pang of worry for him. She was well-versed in astronomy and geography, so He Xiangu's couplet was no problem for her. However, due to her status, she couldn't directly help. Dongfang Liuli quietly tightened her grip on the jade pendant at her waist. That was the signal she and Lei Yi had agreed on: if there was a real problem, she would intervene.

Lei Yi, of course, was unaware of Dongfang Liuli's covert help. He stared intently at the South Pole Star, his thoughts flooding in. He recalled the confusion and helplessness he felt when he first arrived in this world, like a lonely star struggling in the darkness. But he didn't give up. He continued to learn and grow, finally finding his way amidst adversity. Just like the South Pole Star, though lonely, it always shone with its own light.

"There is a star in the South Pole, whose light shines forever in winter!" There was a firm strength in Lei Yi's voice, as if he was not composing a couplet, but expressing his own understanding of life.

He Xiangu had originally only intended to test Lei Yi's talent, but she hadn't expected him to offer such profound insights. She couldn't help but reassess the young man before her, a touch of admiration in her eyes. This Lei Yi, it seemed, wasn't as unbearable as the rumors had suggested.

"What a great line 'Glory shines forever in winter'!" Someone in the crowd cheered loudly, breaking the brief silence.

He Xiangu pressed her hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. She looked at Lei Yi with a meaningful smile on her face. "Young Master Lei's second line is indeed exquisite, but..." She deliberately dragged out her words, staring at Lei Yi sharply. "I wonder what this 'brilliance' refers to?"

Lei Yi's heart trembled, knowing that this was the real test. He took a deep breath, met He Xiangu's gaze with neither arrogance nor servility, and slowly said, "This..."

"This glory refers to a kind of belief, a belief that keeps one's original heart even in darkness!" Lei Yi's voice was loud and clear, echoing in everyone's ears.

He Xiangu was slightly startled. She hadn't expected Lei Yi to give such an answer. This answer might not be neat or fancy, but it was full of power, full of resistance to fate.

"Faith..." He Xiangu muttered, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes. She had been well-read since childhood, her talent and fame widespread, yet this had also trapped her in fame, costing her much of her freedom. Lei Yi's words were like a breeze, dispelling the fog that had clouded her heart for years and allowing her to see another possibility.

"Good! Well said!" Cheers rang out from the crowd again, this time with even more enthusiasm and sincerity.

Lei Yi breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he had initially gained He Xiangu's favor. He was just about to strike while the iron was hot and communicate further with He Xiangu when a discordant voice suddenly interrupted him.

"Mr. Lei, you are indeed eloquent! I just wonder how much truth and falsehood there is in your passionate speech."

The speaker was a thin-faced man dressed in blue. He stood at the edge of the crowd, his tone tinged with sarcasm and disdain.

Lei Yi recognized that this person was the killer Xiao who had spread rumors in the restaurant before, and he immediately became alert.

Sure enough, as soon as Killer Xiao finished speaking, whispers arose among the crowd.

"Yeah, this Lei Yi was a well-known playboy before, how come he suddenly became so talented?"

"Who knows? Maybe someone wrote it in advance and they just put it here to show off."

"Humph, I think he just wants to use this opportunity to hype himself up and clear his bad reputation!"

Listening to the surrounding discussions, Lei Yi's face gradually darkened. He knew the terrible power of rumors. If he allowed Killer Xiao to continue spreading them, all his previous efforts would be wasted.

"My dear brother, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say anything you want!" Lei Yi looked at Killer Xiao coldly, "Why do you say I'm pretending?"

Killer Xiao sneered and was about to speak when he saw Lei Yi slam the table, stand up, and glance around fiercely. He shouted, "Everyone!"