"Psychic power seemed to be the only way to hurt him."
"Do I need to hide in the Brain Realm?"
"Or should I learn to use psychic power in reality?"
Liu Di turned back to look at the little boy sitting on the ground. He reached out, attempting to use psychic power to help him up, but nothing happened.
Liu Di's mind went blank. After pausing for a moment, he reached out and pulled the child to his feet.
"Big Brother, regarding the time of 44 hours and 83 minutes, I think you should ask my teacher. He's the greatest mathematician."
The boy stared at Liu Di with great seriousness.
But Liu Di smiled. "I didn't expect you to be so much steadier and smarter than ordinary children. But my problem isn't something a math teacher can solve."
The boy frowned and thought for a moment. "Then hold on. When I grow up, I'll come protect you and repay your kindness."
Liu Di smiled again. "All right. It's a deal."
"Mm. My name is Mu Lie. Remember it, Big Brother."
"Okay. My name is Liu Di—Di as in little brother."
The boy tilted his head. "Big Brother, you're very strong. Why are you so humble when introducing yourself?"
Liu Di gave a bitter smile. "This time, I really am the little brother."
Just then.
The dust raised by the collapsing buildings gradually settled, while the rising sun in the east slowly emerged.
Orange light illuminated two figures, one large and one small, standing amid the ruins.
The earthshaking spectacle from earlier had frightened a crowd of sensation-seeking reporters into hiding. Now, they all cautiously poked out their heads and cameras.
"Where's that freak enemy?"
"Did he disappear?"
"Di Wu drove him off!"
"Who's that child?"
"Di Wu saved him from