After Transmigrating into a Novel with My Boyfriend, He Turned Out to Be a Native Villain

The appearance of Yu Banxue briefly set the barrage on fire for a few seconds.

[Oh my god, I knew Yu Li had subdued Yu Banxue, but seeing it now still makes me exclaim - damn impressive.]

[This woman keeps surprising me in ways I never expected.]

[So satisfying! This is the real Limu's power. That impostor was obviously fake.]

[This Aunt Lin must have ulterior motives. She keeps sowing discord between players and children, even testing Yu Li's abilities.]

[Probably wants to see if Yu Li still has Black Moon.]

[Gasp... speaking of which... folks, I genuinely haven't seen Yu Li use Black Moon. Could she really have lost that skill?]

[What the—? Don't say that!!]

[That would be the sky falling.]

She stared dumbfounded at the red-clad woman on screen, completely frozen in place.

It really was Yu Banxue... it really was her...

So Yu Li truly was that NPC?! All her skills were stolen from dungeons?!

This revelation far exceeded Guangran's comprehension.

After a long pause, she suddenly let out a hollow laugh: "Ha..."

It sounded like a bitter scoff from anger, yet also a helpless, wry chuckle.

Like this, who could possibly compete with them?

Jiang Xi, you're done for too.

Everyone's done for.

......

Meanwhile, in the cafeteria.

Xing Yuan had learned about recent developments from Jiang Xi and Hou Liang. His brows furrowed tightly.

So it's through drawing? When those children draw a player's face, someone among them transforms into that player's childhood version.

To find their younger selves, they must identify which child draws their likeness first.

And then there was that mysterious house Hou Liang mentioned.

Xing Yuan's expression turned grave. Leaning on the table, his gaze swept across kitchen staff preparing meals as he lowered his voice: "You must proceed with extreme caution. This dungeon is abnormal. Deeply abnormal."

Seeing Xing Yuan this serious for the first time, Hou Liang's heart sank: "Uncle Yuan, what did you discover?"

Xing Yuan pointed toward a man in the kitchen, his eyes complex: "See that man with the facial scar?"

Following his finger, they saw a burly man at the vegetable washing station. Though muscular, he appeared haggard as he mechanically sorted vegetables, exuding an air of exhaustion.

A deep scar ran from his eyebrow to below his ear on one side of his face, lending him a fierce demeanor.

Yet now this intimidating man wore an apron, diligently prepping vegetables with bizarre incongruity.

Hou Liang blinked in shock: "Since when do gangster types do welfare work?"

Xing Yuan: "......"

His face darkened: "Of course not. That man isn't an NPC! He's our former PEACE member!"

Jiang Xi and Hou Liang froze.

Limu turned her head slightly, gaze lingering on the scarred man's face.

Seeing their stunned expressions, Xing Yuan clenched his fists, his tone growing more severe.

"Moreover, he was a senior player. After failing one dungeon, he completely vanished. I couldn't revive him nor locate which dungeon claimed him."

None knew the horror that flooded Xing Yuan's heart upon recognizing the man - far surpassing any relief.

A senior player dying in a dungeon, his soul trapped here doing menial labor? Utterly inconceivable.

"Once dead here, I can't revive any of you! So you absolutely cannot die!"

Xing Yuan's grave words hammered into Hou Liang and Jiang Xi's hearts, finally making them grasp the severity.

He was right - this dungeon was dangerously abnormal.

Jiang Xi unconsciously tightened her grip on Hou Liang's hand, face slightly pale.

"But... we're only intermediate players. Why would we encounter such a dangerous dungeon?"

Xing Yuan scoffed coldly at this.

Why else? That woman was behind it all.

Seeing their anxious expressions, his tone softened slightly: "But don't be too afraid. Just follow your instincts. I'm here."

His voice carried solid reassurance. Just as Jiang Xi was about to respond, Hao Lan's boisterous voice suddenly sounded behind them.

"What're you guys discussing? Share with us!"

Their expressions changed as they turned to see Hao Lan and Huang Ya approaching.

Xing Yuan narrowed his eyes: "Why are you here? Did Yu Li and Bo Jingmo abandon you?"

Hao Lan plopped down beside him, grinning carefreely: "Nah, I can't find them either. Got hungry so came to eat with Huang Ya, and voila - ran into you guys!"

"......"

A terribly unconvincing excuse.

Ignoring Xing Yuan's dark expression, Hao Lan propped his chin cheerfully: "So what were you talking about? Include us! Sharing clues, right? Let's exchange info!"

Hou Liang couldn't resist a cold laugh: "Exchange clues? We're not interested in orphanage trash can locations."

"......"

Hao Lan pouted, glancing at Huang Ya.

She immediately took the cue: "Why so hostile? We're trying to cooperate. No need for sarcasm."

Sarcasm?

The word stabbed Jiang Xi's nerves.

She lifted icy eyes: "Wasn't it Team X who started it? Everything Yu Li did represents your team's image."

And what had Yu Li done?

Mocked Xing Yuan's age, suggested Aunt Lin punish Jiang Xi, tried poaching Limu... the list went on.

Hao Lan choked at the mental tally.

Sis, I'd defend you, but you're just too ruthless!

Seeing him speechless, Jiang Xi smirked coldly.

Huang Ya, however, pondered briefly before speaking: "So you resent Yu Li?"

She continued slowly: "Jiang Xi, you're still blaming her for last dungeon, right? But wasn't that your mistake first? You were the one who—"

"I DIDN'T!!"

Jiang Xi's loud interruption came before Huang Ya finished.

Her face stiffened with exposed-nerve fury: "I didn't! Last dungeon is over! Why bring it up now? We're discussing this dungeon!"

Gripping her sides tightly, she added tensely:

"Huang Ya, don't drag old grudges here. This time Yu Li provoked us first - that's indisputable!"

Xing Yuan adjusted his glasses, eyes glinting.

"Huang Ya, you're still young. Your perspective is simplistic. Kindness isn't always warranted."

Even rarely vocal Limu suddenly added: "Besides, if exchanging clues, just you two lacks sincerity. At minimum, Bo Jingmo and Yu Li should come personally."

"......"

Facing this four-person pressure, Huang Ya shrank back.

She'd merely made one remark, yet they'd all seemingly snapped.

Their arguments left her cornered.

Huang Ya hesitated, scrambling for a response when familiar feminine laughter suddenly rang out nearby.

"My, my. Four against two bullying my junior teammates?"

Huang Ya froze, then jerked her head up.

Upon recognizing the newcomers, her eyes instantly lit up with exhilaration.

Sister Li and Brother Bo had arrived!