I'm a villain in the superhero world.

Faced with Jiang Liyue's questioning, Lü Buyi showed no shame or embarrassment.

He simply rested his chin on one hand, his face expressionless, silently staring at Jiang Liyue.

—Was the current scene in the quiet room caused by an accident or a misunderstanding?

Was it just a coincidence that Jiang Liyue was summoned to Lu Buyi's side by teleportation just as she was about to take a bath?

The answer is, of course, no; this timing was deliberately chosen by Lü Buyi.

The purpose, of course, was to reduce the overly troublesome communication with Jiang Liyue.

Therefore, in the end, Lü Buyi chose to have the conversation take place at this moment of unease.

Choosing this time was certainly not for any sordid or despicable reasons.

For Lü Buyi, this was the simplest way to communicate with Jiang Liyue.

Why? The answer is actually quite simple.

—Because Jiang Liyue likes Lü Buyi.

Although she never said it or expressed it, it was obvious to anyone with eyes to see.

Ever since Lü Buyi saved the three islands of Penglai from that great disaster eight years ago, she has been in love with him.

However, due to Jiang Liyue's own twisted and awkward personality,

If Lü Buyi makes a normal request to her, she will definitely refuse.

Therefore, to avoid unnecessary trouble, Lü Buyi chose to exploit her feelings for him without any remorse.

Of course, for Lü Buyi, this was really just a matter of using him and putting on an act.

I just consider it a trivial sacrifice I'm making to ensure the smooth progress of the main storyline.

As for whether he himself has any feelings or desires for Jiang Liyue...

Haha—don't make your brother Lü laugh.

How could someone who isn't even as good-looking as Lü Buyi possibly win his heart?

Therefore, for these reasons, we finally found ourselves in a quiet room at this very moment.

Before Jiang Liyue, whose dress was half-concealed, stood Lü Buyi, whose eyes held a slightly ambiguous look.

"Hmm...while her figure and appearance are far inferior to mine, they're still passable—"

Lu Buyi's voice was very soft, as if he were speaking from the heart, giving Jiang Liyue his own judgment.

"Compared to the past, Lord Jiang now looks rather pitiful."

Jiang Liyue remained silent for a moment, straightened her half-undressed clothes, and then slowly walked forward.

—That was the only cushion in the quiet room, and it was also where Lü Buyi was sitting now.

She raised her hand.

"Shameless."

When Jiang Liyue's hand, which was about to strike Lü Buyi's face, was blocked and her wrist was also grabbed.

She gazed at Lü Buyi's face, showing no anger or embarrassment, and simply said this.

Shameless...

Well, Lü Buyi had to admit that his current behavior did seem to be somewhat wrong.

But he was preparing to suppress the Dragon Emperor, in order to save the world—

Therefore, this scene is not yet over; in fact, Lü Buyi has gone even further.

With a slight effort, he pulled Jiang Liyue, whose face was full of resistance, into his arms with almost no resistance.

Feeling the warmth in his arms, Lü Buyi looked down at the white-robed Taoist nun with her brows furrowed.

"Let go—" Jiang Liyue said coldly to Lü Buyi for the first time.

But this was of course to no avail; Lü Buyi would not give up until he achieved his goal.

"Anyway, ever since I stopped the Nine Prime Minister Liu from breaking through containment for the Three Islands of Penglai, you've taken a liking to me. Isn't this what you wanted?"

Lu Buyi tilted his head and asked in a low voice.

"Let go—" Jiang Liyue repeated the same words, with the same resistant expression and the same body that did not struggle.

"Heh, Lord Jiang says no, but his body is surprisingly honest..."

"You're actually very happy, aren't you? Whether I'm holding your hand or holding you in my arms—"

Lu Buyi held Jiang Liyue, who had finally begun to struggle, even tighter in his arms.

But because his tone was unusually gentle, Jiang Liyue's face, which had been resisting, actually moved closer to him in a daze.

This scene amused Lü Buyi, so he moved forward a bit, almost touching Jiang Liyue.

Jiang Liyue stopped moving, and Lü Buyi also stopped.

"What, do you want me to kiss you?"

These words snapped Jiang Liyue out of her daze and made her realize once again that Lü Buyi's gentleness just now was an act.

"What...is going on with you today?"

Jiang Liyue asked the question, and then began to ponder it herself.

Before receiving a reply from Lü Buyi, she guessed the answer herself.

"You have something to ask of me, or rather, you need me to do something, right?"

This question instantly wiped away the feigned emotions on Lü Buyi's face.

He reverted to his old aloof and indifferent demeanor.

"Smart, but no reward." Lü Buyi snapped his fingers and slowly released his grip.

His act of releasing his grip after his purpose was discovered made Jiang Liyue sneer as she frowned.

"Lu Buyi, you really are shameless."

"At least in your case, I completely agree with this assessment—"

"Playing along, don't you think you're annoying?"

"Well, I don't quite agree with that. After all, very few people would dislike me."

"You bastard who only knows how to toy with other people's feelings!" Jiang Liyue finally spoke with anger for the first time.

"I don't deny it, and I accept it readily, but so what? You don't mind, do you?"

"Since you like me anyway, no matter what I do, you'll find a good reason to convince yourself—"

In fact, even Lü Buyi himself felt that his fearless attitude was somewhat cruel to Jiang Liyue.

But there's no other way; it's the most time-saving method. For him, efficiency is most of the time.

And naturally, the feedback they receive won't be very positive...

"Scumbag." Jiang Liyue looked at him, maintaining her cold tone.

Lü Buyi didn't care at all, and even took the time to shrug.

"The attack power is too low; I don't feel my conscience has been offended—"

Having said that, he felt he had laid enough groundwork.

Now we can directly state our purpose and end the conversation.

"To make a long story short, in about one to two weeks, when I remotely summon you to a certain place, do not refuse."

"I hope you can teach someone for me, just the most basic part of the Penglai Qi Refining Technique."

"It's very simple, just like that."

Then Lü Buyi completely let go of her hand, indicating that Jiang Liyue could leave once she understood.

Having done all this, Lü Buyi had originally planned to have the clone created by "Eight-Faced Master" set off directly for Haidu.

But Jiang Liyue's unexpected answer made him stop what he was doing and slowly turn his head around.

"I refuse," Jiang Liyue said.

"That was a pretty decisive answer." Lü Buyi wasn't angry or said anything more; he just assumed that the price he had just paid for his looks and the consequences weren't enough.

Then he continued to speak, offering a suitable price.

"I don't like nonsense, so Island Master Jiang, I'll give you a condition you can't refuse—"

"After this matter is resolved satisfactorily, I'll give you a chance—a chance to pursue me. How about it?"

Jiang Liyue was moved, but she simply lowered her head and did not give a direct answer.

"Pursuit, opportunity—that condescending tone, Lü Buyi, is why I've been unwilling to admit all these years that I could fall in love with a scoundrel like you—"

Lu Buyi still didn't have any particular reaction to being called a "rotten person".

"It seems you agree. Then that's settled..."

Lu Buyi's words were interrupted by Jiang Liyue for the first time. The white-robed Daoist nun who was resting in his arms raised her head and spoke softly.

"No, I still refuse."

The Divine Child of Taiyin raised his eyebrows, somewhat surprised by what he was seeing.

"A rejection? How interesting. Can I say I'm somewhat surprised?"

"Arrogance, conceit, hubris..."

As Jiang Liyue recited these words, she kept looking at him and continued to ask questions without stopping.

"Lu Buyi, aside from a sense of responsibility and a modicum of order and justice, have you learned even a single quality related to politeness from your glorious and noble family background and surname?"

"Probably not, after all, my grandfather and father didn't have time to teach me, my eldest brother died too early, and the only relative who could be considered somewhat polite—my second sister—was expelled from the clan by me and stayed with my cousin's wife."

Lü Buyi's answer was unhurried and calm, as if he were recounting history.

But then his tone suddenly changed, and his right hand slowly climbed up Jiang Liyue's neck.

"However, you're wrong about one thing. Besides all of the above, I have learned other things as well."

"For example, authority."

Lu Buyi clenched his fists slightly and chuckled softly under Jiang Liyue's unwavering gaze.

"So listen carefully, Lord Jiang. I know that out of pride, you don't want to surrender to me and be manipulated by me just because you like me."

"But your dignity doesn't give you the right to question or refuse my demands—"

Lu Buyi's gaze drew closer to Jiang Liyue, his words filled with indifference and an unquestionable authority.

"When I tell you to do something, it means you have to do it."

"At this time, what you need to do, what you should do, and what you can do is very simple; there is only one thing."

"That's like how your sect and teachers once knelt before my ancestors..."

"Obey me—"