"Are you still curious now?"

The devil's whisper echoed in Wang Changlin's ears, making his body tremble like a sieve.

If, ten seconds ago, Wang Changlin still felt superior, believing that he could crush his opponent with a wave of his hand, now he felt that the world was a dark, gray place, and he was like a lamb falling into the devil's mouth.

"I..." Wang Changlin stammered, wanting to say something, but found that he didn't even have the strength to speak.

A tremendous force pressed down on him, as if to crush all the bones in his body, making it impossible for him to remain standing. With a thud, he collapsed to the ground.

Thin lines of blood trickled from his nostrils and ears, as if a huge rock was pressing on his body.

The air, normally invisible and intangible, now seemed to have materialized and was crashing down, leaving him unable to resist.

Professor Nan watched the scene before him, his cloudy eyes filled with astonishment.

Too many incredible things had happened tonight.

One unexpected event after another was almost too much for his little heart to handle.

"Who are you?"

The figure that had suddenly appeared was wearing a hoodie and a mask. Professor Nan couldn't see his face clearly, so he asked.

"I'm just a passing Kamen Rider," the figure said softly.

Professor Nan: ...

Do you think this is funny?

"Don't kill him," Professor Nan suddenly said, walking forward. "If you kill him, I'll really become a criminal!"

Hearing this, Wang Changlin nodded repeatedly, as if grasping at a life-saving straw. "You...you can't kill me. I can testify for you!"

"I witnessed the whole process with my own eyes. Do you think you can still clear yourself now?" the figure said coldly. "I saved you. If you don't get rid of him, I'll be implicated."

Professor Nan was stunned.

"There's no turning back for you," the figure said calmly, as if delivering a final verdict. "No turning back!"

The gravity increased. The sound of bones cracking filled the air, and Wang Changlin died on the spot!

"Come with me," Li Tianran said, turning around. "If you don't want to die in such a confused way."

Thump, thump, thump!

The figure came quickly and left quickly.

As the footsteps faded away, the cold wind howled again. Professor Nan stared blankly at Wang Changlin's body at his feet, unsure of what to do.

Should he follow the other man and completely embrace the title of "criminal," going all the way down a dark path?

Or should he risk returning to the shelter, hoping that the higher-ups would give him a fair judgment?

After a long silence, Professor Nan gritted his teeth and strode into the darkness, following the figure.

...

Li Tianran walked in the darkness. He heard Professor Nan's footsteps behind him, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

He knew that no one would be stupid enough to that extent.

"Who are you?" Professor Nan caught up, panting heavily, and asked in a deep voice, "Why did you save me?"

Li Tianran turned his head and glanced at Professor Nan, saying calmly, "Let's find a place to hide first and heal the wounds on your body."

Professor Nan's face had been scratched by glass earlier, and now blood was flowing down, making him look very miserable.

Professor Nan endured his curiosity and followed Li Tianran, running east and west. Finally, Li Tianran carried him on his shoulders. After an unknown amount of time, they finally settled down in a ruined building.

Li Tianran took out a red, plump fruit from his pocket and threw it over, saying, "Eat it, and I'll answer your questions."

The small building was still relatively well-preserved. Professor Nan gasped for breath, sitting on the sofa like an old ox.

He picked up the fruit, not suspecting anything, and swallowed it directly.

Through what had just happened, he was certain that if Li Tianran really wanted to kill him, he wouldn't have to go to so much trouble. Moreover, he had no room to resist now.

Li Tianran said do this, and he did it.

This cooperative attitude pleased Li Tianran.

As the fruit went down, Professor Nan felt a surge of heat. The wound on his face began to itch and heal, and the physical strength he had consumed was quickly replenished. Most importantly, his years of back pain seemed to be getting better!

"What is this? It has such a magical effect?" Professor Nan was stunned. He thought of Li Tianran's previous performance and was immediately shocked. "Could this be some kind of super-human gene drug?"

Li Tianran glanced at Professor Nan and said calmly, "You're thinking too much. It's just ordinary tonic."

Professor Nan swallowed and silently looked at Li Tianran for a long time before finally asking, "Who are you? Why did you save me?"

Li Tianran smiled, took off his mask, and said softly, "My name is Li Tianran."

Suddenly!

Professor Nan jumped up like a spring, staring at Li Tianran with wide eyes. "You...you're actually Li Tianran? I've been looking for you!"

He had seen Li Tianran's photo in the files. Now, he looked at Li Tianran's eyebrows and eyes, confirming that the other man was the person he was looking for!

Professor Nan never imagined that the Li Tianran he was looking for would meet him in this situation!

"You're looking for me?" Li Tianran raised his eyebrows.

"I have something I want to ask you to confirm, it's for..." Professor Nan grabbed Li Tianran's arm excitedly and said.

Suddenly, Professor Nan's body froze.

He realized that after Wang Changlin died and he left with Li Tianran, he no longer needed to confirm anything with Li Tianran.

Because at this moment, no matter what he did, he could no longer return to the shelter with a clear conscience.

With a thud.

Professor Nan slumped to the ground, his face complex and desperate.

Life is always so unpredictable and dramatic.

Heaven allowed him to see hope, but then gave him even greater despair.

"Confirm what?" Li Tianran asked.

"It's too late to say anything now..." Professor Nan waved his hand helplessly. He was full of energy now, but he didn't even want to say another word. "You really shouldn't have saved me. That way, I wouldn't have had to walk out of one predicament and enter another."

Li Tianran stared at Professor Nan and said calmly, "I just happened to save you. If you have nowhere to go in the future, you can come to my place."

"I'm a professor of biology and population studies. My knowledge won't help you. It'll only be a burden to you," Professor Nan waved his hand and said, "I'm grateful that you saved my life, but if I go with you, it'll only cause you trouble."

"You're a biologist? That's great!" An exaggerated expression appeared on Li Tianran's face. He suddenly laughed loudly. "I happen to have a world where you can show off your talents!"