Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

Seeing everyone staring at her, Liu Ting awkwardly interrupted them, saying, "Alright, alright, everyone, stop chatting and let's eat." Just then, Liu Lin suddenly remembered something, took a gift out of her bag, and handed it to Li Yan.

"What is this?" Li Yan asked curiously as he took the gift.

"This is a video recording of the escape room we went to last time. It shows your amazing performance!" Liu Lin explained with a smile.

Li Yan opened the escape room video, and everyone sat around it, watching and laughing. Time flew by in this joyful atmosphere.

Slightly tipsy, Bai Mengmeng stood up, swaying as she prepared to walk home. Fortunately, her home wasn't far. So, she strolled along the roadside, hand in hand with Lu Ze. Looking at Lu Ze, at this vibrant world, Bai Mengmeng was filled with emotion. Although she knew she didn't belong here, she had fallen deeply in love with this place. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh.

Lu Ze noticed Bai Mengmeng's unusual mood and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Is something bothering you?" Bai Mengmeng quickly smiled and explained, "Nothing, I just wish this moment could last forever, so I can enjoy this carefree and beautiful atmosphere." Lu Ze felt the same way. He held Bai Mengmeng's hand tightly and said, "Mengmeng, give me a little more time. Once I've sorted everything out, I'll definitely come back to marry you." Hearing this, Bai Mengmeng was filled with joy, but she also realized that once she completed her mission, she might have to leave this world. She tried to look up at the moon in the sky, not letting the tears in her eyes fall, and said casually, "Look, the moonlight is so beautiful tonight!"

Li Ming finally returned to the United States, and he couldn't wait to report everything that had happened in City A to his family. Upon hearing this, Old Master Li was furious: "It seems I have to handle this myself this time!"

The next day, Li Ming followed the instructions and went to a coffee shop. However, to his surprise, the person sitting opposite him was a mysterious man with his face covered, while Mr. Lu stood respectfully to the side.

The mysterious man angrily questioned Li Ming, "Are you brainless? How could you let the Liu family become independent! You are far inferior to Li Yuan!" Although Li Ming was dissatisfied, he could only dare to be angry but not speak out. The mysterious man then called over another person. Old Master Lu rushed forward in surprise to hug him, excitedly shouting, "Son, is it really you?" Lu Fei silently nodded in acknowledgment, and then sat down at the mysterious man's instruction.

The mysterious man ordered Li Ming, "From now on, you are his subordinate. You must fully support him. Familiarize yourself with the business environment of City A as soon as possible, and you must take them down." Li Ming looked at Luffy, who had suddenly appeared, feeling very puzzled. He had thought that everything was under his control, but now he was working for someone else.

Before leaving, the mysterious man specifically instructed Luffy and Li Ming not to oppose the Lu family for the time being. Li Ming felt confused and uneasy; this sudden change left him at a loss.

Li Ming, like a soulless doll, dragged his heavy steps back home, sat blankly on the sofa, his eyes empty and lifeless, and remained silent.

Seeing his expression, Old Master Li frowned and asked, "What's wrong? What task did they assign you?"

A bitter smile appeared on Li Ming's lips as he replied in a low voice, "To be Luffy's subordinate."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Li immediately understood. He sighed deeply, a look of disappointment on his face, and muttered to himself, "Alas... I never thought you would end up like this, just like Li Yuan back then!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Old Master Li suddenly flew into a rage, pointing at Li Ming and cursing, "You useless piece of trash! I thought you could have a place in the family, but you've turned out to be so disappointing, not even as good as Li Yuan!" After saying that, he trembled with anger and collapsed to the ground.

"If my Lin'er were still alive, how could it be your turn to be in charge, you good-for-nothing!" Old Master Li said with a heavy heart.

However, at that moment, Li Ming, already in a bad mood, became even more enraged after hearing his grandfather's words, and lost control of his emotions. He roared furiously, "Enough! All you do is compare me to the dead. What do you want? Li Lin is already dead. Do you expect me to go with you to see him?"

Grandpa Li stared in astonishment at his enraged grandson, his eyes filled with fear. He had never seen Li Ming so out of control, and a chill ran through him.

Li Ming glared fiercely at his grandfather, then slammed the door and left. At that moment, Li Ming received a picture; his eyes darkened, and he stared intently at Li Yan in the photo.

To Li Ming's surprise, so many things had changed in just two days. Li Yan was holding Liu Ting's hand, and the two looked very intimate. Li Ming's face turned pale, his hands clenched into fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, and blood trickling down his fingertips.

"You all deserve to die!" Li Ming roared in a low voice, his voice filled with anger and hatred. His eyes turned bloodshot, as if he had lost his mind, and he began to vent his inner dissatisfaction wildly.

As his fists pounded the wall, blood streamed down its surface, but Li Ming remained oblivious, continuing to vent his rage. At that moment, only one thought occupied his mind: to destroy them all!

Upon returning to China, Li Ming went straight to the prison, where he saw his brother, Li Yuan, inside through a glass partition. Li Yuan was quite surprised to see Li Ming and asked him why he had come.

Li Ming replied in a low, hoarse voice, "Dear brother, I've come back to see if you're doing well." Li Yuan didn't want to pay him any attention, so he closed his eyes. However, Li Ming didn't stop talking and continued, "Do you think I should have sent Li Yan here to keep you company?" Hearing this, Li Yuan suddenly opened his eyes, glaring angrily at Li Ming, and warned him that if he dared to harm Li Yan, he would kill him with his own hands. Li Ming looked at Li Yuan's angry expression and secretly rejoiced.

That evening, Li Yan rushed to Bai Mengmeng's house. Upon entering, he exclaimed in a panic, "Li Yan's back! And he's completely different!" Bai Mengmeng asked in confusion why this had happened. At that moment, Lu Ze finally arrived with crucial intelligence he had gathered. It turned out that Li Ming had returned to the country and met the mysterious figure, bringing someone back to City A with him.