My sister died tragically, and now I'm a citizen of my motherland, why are you crying?

"However, Compound No. 4 can only temporarily suppress superhuman abilities."

The headquarters is currently developing No. 5—

He looked up at everyone.

"But it can permanently kill superhumans."

The meeting room was deathly silent.

Sun Mingyuan's voice trembled: "Chairman, the authority to use Compound No. 5... is only granted to headquarters."

Our Jiangcheng branch…

"I know."

Zhao Tiangang interrupted him.

"Therefore, I will use my authority to request headquarters to allocate a dose of compound No. 5 under the pretext of an 'emergency'."

He paused.

"With the sea monster tide and the strange disturbances in the north, headquarters is currently too busy to refuse my request."

"Because if I die, the Jiangcheng branch will collapse, and they'll be in an even worse position."

Fang Wanqing's voice was strained:

"But Chairman, Compound No. 5 is specifically designed to deal with SS-level or higher superhumans..."

"While Homelander is strong, does he really need to use number 5?"

Zhao Tiangang looked at her with icy eyes.

"You think he doesn't need it?"

Fang Wanqing opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.

Zhao Tiangang turned around, put the silver-white box back into the safe, and closed the door.

"Compound No. 4 is for emergencies."

If it can be solved using number 4, that would be best.

But if number 4 doesn't work—"

His eyes turned fierce.

"Then use number 5."

"Make him disappear completely."

He walked back to his desk, sat down, and placed his hands on the table.

"So, here's our plan—"

He paused.

"First, release damaging information and shift all the blame onto the dead."

"Let the world see that we are cleaning house."

"Second, publicly execute two A-level heroes as 'accomplices'."

We need to convince the public that we are serious.

"Third, we extended an invitation to Mr. Guo, asking him to serve as the vice president of the Jiangcheng Heroes Association."

Whether it's a trap or a delaying tactic, as long as he comes, we have a chance.

Fourth, request the allocation of compound No. 5.

Once the homelanders set foot on our land.

A slow, gentle smile curved his lips.

"He won't have to leave."

No one spoke in the meeting room.

Everyone is still processing this plan.

Crazy.

But it may be the only way.

Sun Mingyuan took a deep breath and nodded: "I'll take care of it right away."

"Wait a minute," Zhao Tiangang called out to him.

Sun Mingyuan stopped in his tracks.

Zhao Tiangang thought for a moment and added, "The wording of the invitation letter should be sincere."

We are the Hero Association, and he is the strong one.

Strong people should have a common language.

"clear."

Sun Mingyuan walked out of the office.

The old town of Jiangcheng.

A room at the end of the corridor on the fifth floor of an inconspicuous residential building.

Lin Yuan just rented this house yesterday.

The payment was made in cash, leaving no trace.

The landlady was an elderly woman in her sixties with poor eyesight and hearing.

When she took the money, she didn't even look closely at Lin Yuan's face.

The house was small, with one bedroom and one living room, and looked rather shabby.

I doubt anyone would believe that the person who strangled an S-class hero in front of the live stream camera.

Homelander, who single-handedly tore three S-class heroes apart in an underground chamber, actually lives in such a place.

Lin Yuan sat on the bed, leaning against the wall, and looked around.

There's a reason he chose this place.

This place is closest to the neighborhood where he used to live.

The place where he lived with his parents and sister for twenty years, a place that was old but full of warmth.

But that neighborhood no longer exists.

The Thunder Policeman's lightning ball blew up half of the building.

The remaining parts were also dismantled by the Hero Association on the grounds of "safety hazards".

It's an open space now, surrounded by a metal fence.

He didn't want to go back to see it.

Those memories are painful enough.

There's no need to stand on the ruins and inflict more pain.

We live close by, but we don't have to face each other.

Lin Yuan leaned against the wall, the system panel unfolding in front of him, the blue light screen flickering slightly in the dim room.

[Popularity Role-Playing System]

[Host: Lin Yuan]

[Template: Homelander]

Popularity: 632000

[List of Abilities]

Steel Body: LV2

Thermal vision: LV1

Flight: LV1

Super Hearing: LV1

Super Strength: LV2

Biofield: LV1

Six hundred and thirty-two thousand.

It was more than 500,000 more than the first time.

He killed two S-class heroes, crippled one S-class hero's leg, and made a bold statement in front of a global live stream.

These "performances" brought him over 500,000 popularity points.

Not a lot, but not a small amount either.

Lin Yuan stared at the number, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Open the ability upgrade interface."

The content on the panel has changed.

[Capability Upgrade]

Steel Body: LV2 → LV3 (Required: 100000 points)

Enhanced effect: Increases physical strength by 300% and greatly increases defense, enabling it to withstand physical and energy attacks over a wider range.

You're practically a walking little star!

Super Strength: LV2 → LV3 (Required: 100000 points)

Improved performance: The lifting capacity has been increased from 30 tons to 100 tons.

Heat rays, super speed, flight...

Lin Yuan's gaze swept back and forth between "steel body" and "super strength".

These two abilities are what he needs most right now.

Physical strength and power are the foundation of his success.

Only by standing firm can you fight fiercely.

"Upgrade Steel Body to LV3".

[Upgrade Confirmed: Steel Body LV2 → LV3]

[Cost: 100000 popularity points]

[Upgrading... Upgrade complete]

Lin Yuan's muscle fibers continued to tear and reorganize, becoming denser and stronger.

His body is now far beyond human capabilities, and when he flies, he is comparable to a meteorite falling rapidly from outer space.

Lin Yuan lowered his head and looked at his hands.

"Continue to upgrade Super Power to LV3."

[Upgrade Confirmed: Super Power LV2 → LV3]

[Cost: 100000 popularity points]

[Upgrading... Upgrade complete]

Another surge of heat coursed through my body.

Lin Yuan felt like he was a machine that had been reforged, with every part replaced with a stronger version.

He reached out his hand and gently clenched it in the air.

"Bang!"

The air exploded in his palm, forming a visible shockwave.

The curtains were being blown about and were making a loud rustling sound.

Lin Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

This is power. Not the kind of power that needs to be carefully controlled, but the kind of power that can be squandered at will.

"Remaining popularity points: 432,000."

Lin Yuan stared at the remaining numbers on the panel, lost in thought.

More than 400,000.

He had enough to upgrade other abilities, but he wasn't in a hurry to do so.

His gaze fell on the "Special Shops" section.

Special Shops

Super Memory: 100000 points

Self-Healing Factor (Basic): 200000 points

Energy Perception: 30000 points

Telekinesis (Beginner): 500000 points

……

His gaze swept downwards and then stopped.

In the middle of the list, there was an option he hadn't noticed before.

[Time Beacon (Anywhere Door)]: 400000 points

Note: You can mark a "beacon" at the current location and open a portal to that beacon.

The door size is adjustable, allowing objects up to three meters high to pass through.

The door can remain open for 30 seconds, with a cooldown period of one hour.

The beacon can be reset at any time, but each reset costs 10000 popularity points.