Villain? No, I'll catch up with the protagonist after passing the civil service exam.

At the summit of Wanghai Peak, the wind seemed to freeze completely with that soft laugh.

The golden merits that were slowly dissipating now seemed to be drawn by some powerful magnetic field. Instead of returning to nothingness, they began to frantically recombine and pile up three meters in front of Lu Jingyan.

Lu Jingyan remained in the position of stubbing out his cigarette.

His fingers hovered in mid-air, the tips still warm from the burning tobacco.

That subtle burning sensation was clearly discernible in the absolutely still force field.

This visual effect surpasses all previous system effects.

The golden specks of light resembled a swarm of well-trained fireflies, tracing countless intricate paths through the air.

Lu Jingyan's dark eyes, accustomed to scrutinizing evil, narrowed slightly.

He saw vivid faces emerging from their shells amidst the interplay of light and shadow.

The first person to appear was a woman wearing a plain white dress.

She moved with a light and graceful figure, with a long, gleaming steel sword slung across her back.

That was an optimized version of the "Ancient Martial Arts Saintess" whom Lu Jingyan personally sent to prison in the first volume.

Then, the light and shadow distorted again.

A beautiful female CEO dressed in a modern, smart suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses materialized into her physical form.

Every move she made exuded a cold arrogance and a sense of masterful control.

This is the "perfect partner" generated by combining all the previous data on female protagonists in the "domineering CEO" genre.

Lu Jingyan's gaze did not linger on these stunning beauties.

His rule-based brain was processing this high-frequency visual information at lightning speed.

In his perception, these were not women, but logical patches woven from pure law energy.

Finally, a deep, almost blinding dark red appeared.

The thousand-year-old female ghost who was just "physically exorcised" by Lu Jingyan.

At this moment, it floated quietly in the very center of the light and shadow in an almost sacred manner.

She was free of resentment and bitterness, leaving only a gentleness that transcended a thousand years.

They all stared at Lu Jingyan.

There was no self in those eyes, only a kind of worship forcibly written into them by the will of the world.

This is an absolute, morbid loyalty.

Lu Jingyan's Adam's apple bobbed up and down.

He sensed that the fluctuation in the air called "temptation" was increasing exponentially.

This is not just physical sensory stimulation, but a resonance on a spiritual level.

These are the optimal solutions extracted based on your subconscious data.

The voice of the world's will resounded once more, with the generosity of an old friend.

As the cleaner of this world, you have endured too much loneliness.

They can be your sharpest sword, or your gentlest shield.

More importantly, they will have immortality.

They will absolutely and unconditionally align with your every thought.

Lu Jingyan remained silent.

His prominent nose cast a cold, stern shadow in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The corners of his mouth still held that mocking smile that he hadn't had time to retract.

At this moment, the entire city below Wanghai Peak still maintained a strange tranquility.

But inside the administration building, the surviving officers were experiencing a strange shock.

They discovered that the originally gloomy spiritual energy had transformed into clusters of pure white auspicious clouds.

As the sun sets, these clouds transform into the shapes of various auspicious beasts.

Director Chen stood by the window, his teacup swaying again.

He rubbed his presbyopia and looked at the strange phenomenon on the horizon.

"What's going on now? Is Xiao Lu negotiating a contract with God up there?"

Zhao Tiezhu acted entirely on instinct.

He felt that the boss's aura had become somewhat ethereal at this moment.

It was a feeling of struggle, like being about to escape the mortal world, yet being held back by some kind of gravity.

He tightened his grip on the Gatling gun, his tactical boots rubbing against the gravel.

Back on the rooftop.

Those dozen or so stunningly beautiful phantoms had solidified into physical forms.

They even began to slowly reach out their hands to Lu Jingyan.

Every movement is filled with this kind of creation-level meticulousness.

Even the fingerprints on their fingertips conform to the ultimate beauty of human anatomy.

Lu Jingyan finally made a move.

Instead of reaching out to greet him, he slowly straightened his back.

He looked down at the extinguished cigarette butt.

"The Genesis Prize?"

Lu Jingyan's voice was soft, yet it carried a hardness that was enough to tear apart this false tranquility.

"You call this a reward?"

Lu Jingyan raised his head, and the golden light that had been extinguished in his dark eyes seemed to be faintly rekindling.

This is not the power of the system, but the pride of his independent personality.

"World Will, are you misunderstanding something?"

He pointed to those illusory figures with blank stares but stunningly beautiful appearances.

His tone was full of undisguised disgust.

"In my definition, these things are 'illegally manufactured artificial life forms'."

"It did not undergo normal embryonic development and does not have an independent social network."

"They can't even get a valid second-generation ID card."

Lu Jingyan took a step forward.

His rule-level pressure actually suppressed the surrounding golden light spots in reverse.

"You want to send me a 'wife' as payment?"

"According to the current legal standards of our country."

"This kind of 'partner' has a strong domineering nature and deprives the other person of their free will."

"Essentially, this is a form of disguised human trafficking and illegal detention."

Lu Jingyan sneered.

He walked back and forth in front of these stunningly beautiful phantoms.

His eyes were as cold as if he were inspecting prisoners in a detention center.

"Even if you are the will of the world, you cannot openly play this kind of 'forced marriage' game within my jurisdiction."

"This behavior is a great provocation to the modern system of freedom of marriage."

"It is also the ultimate insult to my character, Lu Jingyan."

Are you really sure you want to refuse?

The fluctuations in the world's will seemed somewhat unexpected, even tinged with confusion.

This is not confinement, but the right to create that I have bestowed upon you.

You can give them a soul, and make them any kind of woman you desire.

"What's the ideal scenario?"

Lu Jingyan stopped in his tracks.

A face that always liked to argue with him, but would risk his life in crucial moments, flashed uncontrollably through his mind.

That face wasn't perfect.

Dark circles may appear under the eyes due to staying up late to write reports.

She would stick out her tongue for stealing a sip of his black coffee.

She would be so angry that she would jump up and down because of his porridge that was poisoned.

That kind of soul, full of uncertainty, occasional tantrums, yet truly existing.

That was the only warmth he felt in this cold ruin.

"unnecessary."

Lu Jingyan waved his hand decisively.

His movements were as fast as lightning, and the gust of wind he generated directly shattered the illusory image of the white-clad woman at the front.

"True feelings do not need the gift of the Creator."

"It should be built on the foundation of equal, independent and long-term legal education."

"Take these 'perfect templates' back and throw them in your trash."

Lu Jingyan turned around.

He had his back to the dazzling golden light and breathtaking beauty.

His back appeared proud and upright in the last rays of the setting sun.

"Rather than sending me a wife."

"Why not approve more research funding for my bureau?"

"Let those monsters be able to afford social security and pay taxes."

"That's the greatest reward for me."

As Lu Jingyan's resolute words fell.

Those stunningly beautiful phantoms that could have corrupted even saints.

At this moment, a violent physical collapse began to occur.

The golden light seemed to dim quickly as if out of shame.

They returned to their most basic form: dust.

Director Lu...you're quite an interesting oddball.

The will of the world let out a final, helpless yet relieved sigh.

The sound gradually faded away, eventually merging into the distant mountains and sea of ​​clouds.

The sacred aura that had enveloped the summit of Wanghai Peak had completely vanished.

Instead, the cool air of early summer nights, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees, is now present.

The moon climbed to the treetops without anyone noticing.

The cool moonlight shone on the earth, and everything returned to normal.

Lu Jingyan let out a long sigh of relief.

He felt his limbs, which had been somewhat heavy, regain that explosive power.

There was no more ascension to godhood, no more rewards.

He remains the same ordinary bureau chief fighting on the front lines of the rule of law.

"Boss!"

Zhao Tiezhu finally dared to step forward.

His eyes widened as he stared at Lu Jingyan with a suspicious look on his face, clutching the crushed soda can in his hand.

He felt that in those few minutes, some kind of "transaction" had taken place with his boss that he couldn't see.

Zhao Tiezhu, standing nearby, asked curiously, "Boss, what are you staring at? Is the World Will about to make you rich?"