From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

Brilliant fireworks burst in the night sky, illuminating Bi Yao's slightly solemn face.

Her brows furrowed, a persistent unease lingering in her heart.

Jiang Ruiyuan keenly noticed her unusual behavior and gently took her hand. "Yaoyao, what's wrong? Is something on your mind?"

Bi Yao took a deep breath and poured out her worries: "Ruiyuan, I have a feeling that something is not right. Although we stopped the 'Doomsday Judgment' plan, has the mastermind behind it really been completely eliminated? I always feel... as if there is a pair of eyes watching us in the dark."

Jiang Ruiyuan's expression hardened; he knew that Bi Yao's intuition was always very accurate.

He looked around, and the once noisy celebration banquet now appeared eerily calm to him, like the calm before a storm.

“Yaoyao, your feeling is right. We can’t let our guard down.” Jiang Ruiyuan’s eyes were firm. “I will launch an investigation as soon as possible and will not allow any potential threat to get close to you.”

The two quickly returned to base and began investigating the clues surrounding the "Doomsday Judgment" incident.

However, they discovered that all the relevant clues had been deliberately destroyed, leaving the area as if nothing had ever happened.

The computer system was wiped clean, and the people involved lost their memories, as if a mysterious force was deliberately erasing their traces.

"Damn it! What on earth is going on?" Jiang Ruiyuan slammed his fist on the table, his brows furrowed.

Bi Yao also felt a sense of powerlessness; the feeling of being controlled made her feel suffocated.

“Calm down, Ruiyuan,” Bi Yao took a deep breath. “The more this happens, the less we can afford to lose our composure. There must be other clues, we just haven’t discovered them yet.”

The two rallied and began investigating from other angles.

They visited the victims of the "Doomsday Judgment" plan, only to find that they were all reluctant to talk about the details of the events, as if they had been threatened in some way.

“It seems someone doesn’t want us to continue our investigation.” Bi Yao’s eyes were cold, but her tone was firm. “But the more they do this, the more it proves that we’ve found the right direction.”

Just then, Bi Yao's phone rang, and an unfamiliar number appeared on the screen.

She hesitated for a moment, but still answered the phone.

"Hey?"

"Miss Bi Yao, it's been a long time." A gloomy voice came from the other end of the phone, instantly sending chills down Bi Yao's spine.

"who are you?"

"Heh, who I am isn't important. What's important is that I know what you're investigating." The voice carried a hint of mockery. "I advise you to stop now, otherwise..."

The other person's words came to an abrupt end, leaving only a string of cold laughter.

Bi Yao's hand holding the phone trembled slightly, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

Rumors are like viruses, spreading exponentially in the internet age.

Overnight, Bi Yao went from a charity legend to a "scheming woman" and a "hypocrite," with all sorts of malicious speculation and slander coming at her.

Looking at those comments, she felt a splitting headache, as if she had returned to the Cinderella era when she was being attacked by the entire internet.

This feeling is absolutely awful!

She rubbed her temples wearily, feeling utterly exhausted.

The intense investigation into the "Doomsday Judgment" incident over the past few days had already exhausted her, and now this sudden cyberbullying is simply adding insult to injury.

She felt like a caged beast, trapped firmly in the cage of public opinion, unable to move.

Jiang Ruiyuan felt heartbroken seeing Bi Yao's haggard appearance.

He gently pulled her into his arms and softly comforted her, "Yaoyao, don't worry, I'll handle everything. Just trust me, okay?" His voice was deep and strong, as if it could soothe all the unease in her heart.

Jiang Ruiyuan lived up to his reputation as a master of connections. He used all his resources and finally obtained a crucial piece of information from a secret channel: the mastermind behind the "Doomsday Judgment" plan might be related to an organization called "Shadow".

Upon receiving this news, Jiang Ruiyuan immediately arranged for people to investigate the "Shadow" organization and strengthened the protection of Bi Yao.

He knew that if this information were leaked, they would face even greater danger.

The higher-ups of the "Shadow" organization were clearly aware of the information leak, and they immediately activated their emergency plan, beginning to destroy all evidence related to the "Doomsday Judgment" plan.

They were like a flock of startled birds, filled with fear and unease, afraid of being caught red-handed.

"Ruiyuan, you're amazing!" Upon hearing the news, Bi Yao excitedly hugged Jiang Ruiyuan and gave him a big kiss on the cheek. "I knew you could do it!"

Suddenly, a rapid knocking on the door shattered the sweet moment between the two.

"Mr. Jiang, something terrible has happened! The people from 'Shadow'..." The man's voice was urgent, but he was interrupted by a loud noise from outside the door before he could finish speaking.

"It seems they've come knocking on our door." Jiang Ruiyuan's eyes sharpened, a hint of murderous intent in his voice.

Bi Yao gripped Jiang Ruiyuan's hand tightly, her eyes gleaming with unwavering trust, as if to say, "Brother, this display of affection was so sudden, the air is thick with the cloying sweetness of love. They seem to draw strength from each other, as if they possess limitless courage and energy—it's like they're on a cheat code!"

With the keyword "shadow," the investigation progressed at an incredible speed, like a rocket.

After careful analysis, they located a secret stronghold of the "Shadow" organization—an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city.

It is said that some strange events have occurred there, and the place is known by the locals as the "ghost factory".

Upon arriving at the "ghost factory," both Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan could hardly contain their excitement.

It feels like finally finding the hidden boss's lair in a game, and you only need one last team battle to win!

A mysterious atmosphere permeated the surrounding air, and the dilapidated factory buildings appeared particularly eerie in the night, making people feel scared.

But the two were not intimidated; instead, they were even more eager to see what would happen next.

However, as they approached the factory gate, a powerful force suddenly appeared, forcefully bouncing them back.

An invisible barrier appeared before them, shimmering with a strange light.

"What the hell is this?!" Bi Yao couldn't help but swear.

Jiang Ruiyuan frowned, a serious glint in his eyes. "It seems the 'Shadow' organization was prepared all along..."

"Yao Yao, hold on tight to me!" Jiang Ruiyuan grabbed Bi Yao's hand, and his body erupted with powerful supernatural abilities.

He slammed his fist into the barrier, but the barrier remained motionless, without even the slightest ripple.

"This defense is insane!" Bi Yao exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise.

Jiang Ruiyuan didn't speak, but silently channeled more of his supernatural power into his fist.

Suddenly, a small crack appeared on the barrier. Then, the crack grew larger and larger, and finally, with a "crack," the entire barrier shattered instantly...

"Let's go!" Jiang Ruiyuan grabbed Bi Yao's hand and rushed into the factory without hesitation...