Seeing Li Yue directly attack his companion without any hesitation, the other three were all startled.
They wanted to retaliate against Li Yue for their friend, but they knew very well that they were just three ordinary people.
Even if there were ten or a hundred times more of them, they wouldn't be able to cause the slightest harm to Li Yue.
He was someone who could confront the Homelander and, in all likelihood, had already killed him!
"Haha, it seems you're not too happy about my arrival.
Don't worry, he just fainted; there's no danger to his life."
"Besides, I come here with no ill will towards you! I just need your help with a few things!"
Li Yue watched the protagonists' reactions to his arrival, ignoring their terrified gazes, and showed a seemingly harmless smile as he spoke to them.
It was as if he wasn't the one who had just knocked out the black man!
After hearing Li Yue say that the black strongman was not in danger, they all secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Because if it was true as Li Yue said, then Li Yue really shouldn't have any ill will towards them.
After all, Li Yue's strength was evident, and it would be very easy for him to harm them!
"Help? How can we help you with something you can't even solve?"
It was Frenchie who first spoke up after hearing Li Yue's words.
After all, why would someone as powerful as Li Yue seek their help for something he couldn't solve? How could they possibly assist?
Hughie also looked at Li Yue with some curiosity, waiting for his answer.
However, Billy's gaze towards Li Yue was somewhat different.
He didn't know how to face Li Yue; after all, it was Li Yue who had helped him get revenge.
But Billy couldn't bring himself to thank Li Yue, and he had no good feelings for any supes, including Li Yue.
So, he was now filled with conflicting emotions towards Li Yue, unsure whether to thank him or hate him!
… "I wonder if you have any news about Compound V now?
Of course, I mean news you've gathered yourselves, not what I've posted online!"
Li Yue asked with some curiosity.
He actually didn't know if these people had already received news about Compound V, just like in the plot.
Li Yue walked directly into the room and glanced around.
Sure enough, the computer on the table was displaying some images, which looked like someone's room—it must have been the room of the female Claw they were monitoring!
"Actually, we only know a little bit—just that Compound V exists and its purpose.
But we don't have as much detailed information as you do.
And about that 'Baby Plan' news you posted, we still know nothing about it!"
Frenchie, Hughie, and Billy exchanged glances and didn't answer directly.
Finally, after Billy nodded, Frenchie revealed what they knew.
They didn't hide anything.
In fact, they only knew that injecting Compound V could temporarily enhance a supe's abilities, but it also had a side effect: the person would become extremely agitated after injection!
For example, the day A-Train ran over Hughie's girlfriend, it was because A-Train was high on the drug, couldn't suppress his excitement, and thus couldn't slow down his running speed in time, leading to the tragedy!
Moreover, they learned from Mesmer that A-Train was merely transporting Compound V for someone, and Mesmer didn't know much either.
If they wanted to know more or get a sample of Compound V, they had to get close to A-Train.
But superheroes were not that easy to approach.
The only chance was when A-Train and Shockwave raced earlier, but Homelander would be there that day, and even Li Yue went, so the protagonist group didn't take action at the time!
After all, they had a prior agreement with Li Yue, and Li Yue gave them the impression that he knew everything about their group.
They really didn't want to face Li Yue, this unknown person, again!
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"I see.
I believe you've also seen the information I posted online and know everything.
I don't have anything too difficult for you to help with; I just need you to help me find some samples of Compound V!"
Li Yue said casually after hearing what they knew.
"Why don't you look for it yourself? Why do you make us ordinary people risk our lives to search for it for you?"
The others fell into thought after hearing Li Yue's words, but Hughie directly asked Li Yue!
"There's a reason for that, of course, but I'm sorry, I can't explain the specific reasons to you in detail!"
Li Yue still answered Hughie's question with a relaxed demeanor.
As for why Li Yue didn't go looking for it himself, it was because he had tried to use his ability to teleport to the hospital that was supplying Compound V to infants, but there was no response.
Afterward, he tried to teleport to where the Asian girl was being held, and again there was no reaction!
Li Yue didn't know if the plot had gone wrong or if there was another reason.
In short, if he wanted to get Compound V, he would inevitably have to put in some effort.
However, entrusting this matter to Billy and his group might not be a better choice.
Not only would it save him trouble, but it also aligned with the protagonists' goals.
Of course, Li Yue wouldn't admit that he was just lazy… "We don't…"
"We agree!"
After Li Yue finished speaking, Hughie subconsciously wanted to refuse Li Yue's request, but he was interrupted by Billy from behind!
Billy actually agreed to Li Yue's request directly and walked straight towards Li Yue, gazing intently into Li Yue's eyes without any sign of backing down!
"We agree to your request, but you must also agree to one condition from us: help us completely bring down Vought International!"
Billy stopped less than a foot in front of Li Yue, his face calm as he met Li Yue's gaze, showing no fear whatsoever!
"Haha, I think you've misunderstood me.
I'm here to demand that you find what I need, not to ask you for it!
Therefore, you have no right to make demands of me!"
Facing Billy's stare, Li Yue's expression didn't change at all.
He spoke these almost threatening words with a cheerful smile.
At the same time, two silver light clusters appeared in his hands at some point, which he toyed with like walnuts.
"I've also made it very clear: either you agree to our terms, and we'll find what you need for you.
Or you kill us directly, and we'll go down fighting."
Billy and the other two also noticed the silver light clusters in Li Yue's hands.
Hughie and Frenchie's faces instantly changed dramatically, but Billy's expression remained unchanged.
He stared back at Li Yue fearlessly and said in a deep voice!
Although Hughie and Frenchie's expressions were tense, they still bravely walked to Billy's side.
The three of them confronted Li Yue together.
For a moment, the air around them seemed to solidify.
"Haha, no need to be so tense.
Although I won't agree to your terms, if you do what I ask, I can tell you some news."
"Like where your wife is right now!"