A heretical cultivator in Bureau 749, I'm the fiercest at pulling out tendons and skinning peop

"Hmph, a bunch of trash."

Lu Jian snorted dismissively, raising his chin even higher.

Damn, that feels great! The feeling of being cool is fucking awesome!

The ten investigators were so provoked by Lü Jian's contemptuous snort that their faces flushed red and then turned pale. The leader, barely managing to stay composed, uttered a harsh threat:

"Lu Jian! We admit, you're awesome for single-handedly taking down Jinghai!"

"But don't get cocky! Just wait! We're going to call for reinforcements right now!"

"I refuse to believe that, no matter how strong you are, Lü Jian, you can take down our entire island by yourself!"

After uttering those harsh words, the ten men, like startled rabbits, turned and ran away in a flash.

They vanished instantly into the depths of the dense forest, running incredibly fast, as if afraid that if they were even a step too late, Lü Jian would leave them behind for "extra food."

Lu saw that his two teammates were completely bewildered.

Wait, what's going on here?

Ten against three, a huge advantage, they made some threats... and then ran away?

Lu Jian, smug and self-satisfied, dusted off non-existent dust from his clothes and said calmly, "See? This is the deterrent effect of strength. Ants are still ants."

Hmm? Wait a minute, something seems off.

Lu Jian's expression suddenly froze.

His neck stiffened slightly as he slowly turned to look at his teammate, his eyes wide, his voice trembling with disbelief and confusion.

"Wait...wait a minute..."

"What did they just say?"

"They took down Jinghai?"

"Who?"

"I???"

He pointed to his nose, so shocked that snot bubbles almost came out.

Lu Jian's two teammates were practically burning out of their CPUs by now.

What the hell is going on?

What were those ten investigators shouting again?

"Lu Jian single-handedly defeated Jinghai"?

Are you referring to the gentleman in front of us?

That doesn't make sense!

Wasn't this guy just playing hide-and-seek with them, crawling through the woods, panting like a grandson?

When will you find the time to take down those beasts from Jinghai?

Is there a mistake?

The two looked at each other and saw the same question in each other's eyes.

But those ten guys just now, with their confident expressions, their gritted teeth, and the sheer fear in their eyes... it doesn't seem like a mistake.

Could it be...?

Their gazes, simultaneously and slowly, turned to Lü Jian, who was still looking bewildered, pointing at himself, and questioning his existence.

Was it really Brother Lü who did it?

Who knows!

This guy, no matter what, is someone who has received a great inheritance! A master of the Dharma Aspect Realm!

Although his cultivation has been suppressed, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. Who knows if he has some hidden skills that he doesn't show off usually, but will bring out to save his life at the critical moment?

Besides...

The two frowned and began frantically recalling the details of what had just happened.

It seems... there was a moment when Brother Lü said he was going to take a piss and told them to wait there for a while.

It would take about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to get there, right?

When he came back, his complexion looked a little off, as if he was a bit weak.

At the time, they thought it was just because they had been holding it in for too long and didn't pay much attention.

Now that I think about it...

My goodness!

Think carefully!

A bold, absurd, yet inexplicably reasonable and exhilarating idea sprouted wildly in their hearts like weeds—

The ancient tale of Guan Yu warming wine before beheading Hua Xiong!

Today, Brother Lü pees and destroys Jinghai!

Before their urine had even cooled down, the entire Jinghai five-man group was wiped out!

What kind of godlike achievement is this?!

Who the hell is this hidden master?!

Going back further, those three unlucky guys from the Southwest Branch also fell from grace in a completely inexplicable way.

They suspected it was Lü Jian at the time, but Lü Jian denied it.

Now it seems...

Real hammer!

It must have been Brother Lü who did it! Low-key! Keeping a low profile! He'll leave without a trace after the deed is done, concealing his identity and name!

What is vision? This is vision!

What is class? This is class!

They used to think that Lü Jianai was pretentious and that her words and actions had a cheesy, childish quality that made them want to punch her.

Looking at it now...

Wrong! Utterly wrong!

That's not showing off! That's just the style that comes with being a big shot!

It's understated luxury with substance! It's the epitome of Long Aotian! It's Ye Liangchen himself!

The way the two looked at Lü Jian changed completely.

The previous helplessness, disdain, and frustration melted away instantly, like ice and snow under the sun.

Instead, there was a fervent, almost pious worship, the ecstasy of discovering thick thighs, and the excitement of sharing in the glory.

"Master Lü..."

One of my teammates' voices trembled, but his eyes shone like searchlights.

The other was even more direct, slapping his thigh abruptly, giving a thumbs-up, and squeezing out three words through gritted teeth, making a resounding thud:

"Ugh!"

Lu Jian felt a chill run down his spine from the sudden, intense gazes of these two. Their eyes were even more terrifying than those of the ten investigators who had surrounded them earlier.

"No...no..."

Seeing that his tongue was almost tied in knots, Lü hurriedly waved his hands and shook his head like a rattle-drum, "Dude, don't look at me like that! It wasn't me! It really wasn't me!"

"Weren't the three of us just together? How far could I run in the time it takes me to take a piss? How the hell am I supposed to wipe out Jinghai?"

He was really anxious.

The three people from the Southwest Branch haven't even cleared their names yet, and now they're being smeared with an even bigger one?

Are you trying to kill us?!

In a daze, Lü Jian even felt his spine sink slightly, as if something black, big, and steaming hot had been welded firmly to him.

It was so heavy it made him feel a little suffocated.

"Oh my, Mr. Lü, look at you, still being so modest with us!"

One of my teammates rubbed his hands together, his smile incredibly fawning. He took two steps closer, lowered his voice, and gave me a "I understand you" look.

"We understand! Heaven knows, Earth knows, you know, we know! Don't worry, we know the rules, we absolutely won't tell anyone!"

The other nodded vigorously, his expression serious, gesturing wildly: "That's right, Master Lü! I admire your style of being low-key in life but high-profile in work! From now on, if you point east, I'll never go west! If you say catch a dog, I'll never chase a chicken!"

"That's right! We were blind to your greatness before and misunderstood you! Please forgive us, sir!"

Lü Jian: "…………"

He looked at his two teammates, who had instantly transformed into number one fanboys, their eyes burning with fervor and their attitude almost humble. He opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't utter a single word.

What the hell do you guys know?!

I don't even understand it myself!

He felt like an insect caught in a spider web, the more he struggled, the tighter the sticky threads entangled him.

The pots of the three from the Southwest, the pots of the five from Jinghai... each one bigger and heavier than the last.

They all landed precisely on his forehead.

Explanation?

Nobody listened.

deny?

People think you're humble.

recognition?

But I really didn't do it!

For the first time in his life, Lü Jian felt a slight unease about the "protagonist theory" that had been running in his mind for over twenty years, perfectly self-consistent, and supporting him through countless adolescent years...

Tiny, crack-like suspicions that sent chills down his spine.

Could it be...?

Was I actually given the "Mary Sue" script?

Is this a scapegoat scenario?

Or is it the kind that specializes in taking the blame, operates with integrity, offers discounts for bulk orders, and never extends credit?

The moment the thought popped into his head, Lü Jian couldn't help but shudder. He shook his head violently, trying to shake off this unreliable idea.

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

I am the chosen one who has received the great inheritance! I am the man who will stand at the top of the world!

This must be an inevitable tribulation on the protagonist's path! It's a test from God for me!

Yes! That's right! That's exactly it!

Lu Jian forced himself to drink some motivational pep talk, extinguishing the little flame of doubt in his heart.

My back straightened up even more involuntarily.

The bewilderment and despair on his face quickly faded, replaced by a confident smile.

He sighed softly, shook his head, and said slowly:

"Fine, since you've figured it out..."

"I'm not going to pretend anymore."

He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing up at a 45-degree angle at the sky fragmented by the shade of the trees. His profile, framed by dappled light and shadow, revealed a hint of melancholy and depth.

"I'm coming clean."

The two teammates instantly held their breath, their eyes widened, and their hearts pounded like drums.

It's here! The big boss is about to reveal his identity! The legend is about to be unveiled!

Lu Jian spoke slowly in a deep, magnetic voice:

"That's right, those five from Jinghai..."

"It is indeed I, Mr. Lü, who has given him a slight punishment."

The two teammates: "!!!"