Trouble? Understood

Yan Hengbo was weeping, "This is a disaster! Yan, a hero all my life, is now failing in my old age. What kind of debt collector did I give birth to! Tell me, why didn't you tell me about such a big deal at the time?"

Yan Zhennan was already covered in wounds, and the whipping had left him even more battered and bruised. His eyes twitched with pain, but he didn't dare to move. He said softly, "I thought Father was in seclusion..."

"Seclusion, my ass! With this 'Modified Ripple Force' out, what face do I have to release 'Ripple Force 2.0'?"

Yan Hengbo kicked Yan Zhennan over, gnashing his teeth. "You beast, the Yan Family will be ruined, ruined by your hands!"

Yan Feirou really couldn't bear to watch any longer, so she had to brace herself and step forward to protect her father, acting spoiled. "Grandpa, what exactly happened that made you so angry? Dad just came back from the Mist Zone and I heard he was seriously injured, yet you're treating him like this..."

"Humph!"

Even his most beloved granddaughter couldn't lessen Yan Hengbo's anger by half. He said coldly, "You ask this good-for-nothing father of yours what good deeds he's done!"

"Dad?"

The Ripple Princess was really confused. After listening to her father grunting and groaning for a long time, she finally understood somewhat.

"The 'Modified Ripple Force' isn't just a fabrication, but the real deal. Dad switched to the 'Modified Ripple Force' at the critical moment to support the entire power exertion system. Not only did his combat power instantly increase, but his moves became smoother and more concealed, hitting the weak points of the Super Beast mutants with every strike, completely suppressing the residual-health evolved Unknown Mutant?"

Yan Feirou was dumbfounded, stammering, "No, that's impossible, right? Last time, Dad seriously practiced for three hours, why didn't he discover it then?"

"Nonsense, this 'Modified Ripple Force' is profound and contains many mysteries. Even your grandfather, I, can't figure it out in a short time. The more I ponder it, the more flavorful it becomes. With your dad's high-minded but unskilled nature, don't even mention three hours, even if he practiced for three days and three nights, he might not be able to comprehend the exquisite mysteries!"

Yan Hengbo snorted coldly, "Fortunately, your dad's foundation is solid enough. Many mysteries, even if he can't comprehend them, he can memorize them by rote. When he erupted at death's door, he managed to save his life!"

Yan Feirou thought about it carefully, and she also trembled. "If the 'Modified Ripple Force' is real, how powerful of an expert could have created it? Such an expert kindly guided me, and not only did I not appreciate it, but I also publicly slandered him online. This expert must be furious!"

"Feirou, you understand the seriousness of this matter, right?"

Yan Hengbo said with a gloomy face, "Modern martial arts are not the nonsense of martial arts novels, where some hero can seclude themselves in a cave for a year and a half and create something out of thin air. How is that possible? True martial arts require an extremely deep understanding of genetics, cell biology, human engineering, sports physiology, and even Spirit Energy physics in all aspects.

"It also requires establishing a huge database, collecting big data through the fighting of countless martial artists, and using the most advanced super biochemical brains to repeatedly deduce, and then investing in actual combat to constantly test. How much manpower, material resources, financial resources, and intelligence are invested in this?

"I led a research team composed of dozens of experts and spent so many years to barely upgrade the 'Ripple Force' to version 2.0, and this 'Modified Ripple Force', in my opinion, is at least version 5.0. Think about it, how terrifying of a force does the person who created it possess?"

Yan Feirou swallowed hard, not daring to think further.

"What's even more terrifying is that this technique has a vision that transcends the times, as if it was designed for the constantly upgraded new monsters. This can only mean one thing."

Yan Hengbo said in a deep voice, "Its creator has gone further into the Deep in the Mist than your dad, or even me back then. He has seen countless peerless ferocious beasts that we don't even know about!"

Yan Feirou exclaimed, "There are even more powerful monsters?"

"Of course, Dragon City descended from the sky, pressing down on the Monster Mountain Range, causing drastic changes in the surrounding geological structure. Many monster nests hidden deep in the mountains will slowly appear. In the past, Dragon City huddled in a corner and didn't have much contact with peerless ferocious beasts, but as the civilization of earthlings continues to radiate outward, sooner or later, there will be collisions."

Yan Hengbo said, "This news is unknown to Ordinary Citizens, including middle and lower-level Superhumans, but the higher-ups are actively preparing for war, including those Old Monsters standing at the peak of Dragon City, who have long advanced into the Deep in the Mist to establish outposts, collect more specimens and intelligence, and expand the monster illustrations and big database. Every day, they are figuring out how to upgrade the current martial arts based on the characteristics of the Unknown Super Beasts."

Yan Feirou widened her eyes, "Grandpa, this 'Modified Ripple Force' was created by those Old Monsters?"

"Otherwise, do you think our Yan Family Ripple can be upgraded so perfectly by just any Tom, Dick, or Harry?"

Yan Hengbo said, "Feirou, you should be clear that those Old Monsters who have been fighting fiercely since the crossing of Dragon City are the first batch to be infected with the Zombie virus, but luckily didn't turn into Zombies. Instead, they unlocked their genetic shackles and awakened Superhuman abilities. They are the pillars that have weathered the storm and guarded Dragon City for half a century!

"However, when we first crossed over, our research on genetics, Spirit Energy science, and life science was still very crude or even wrong. These pioneers stumbled and stumbled on the road to Superhumanism, opening up unprecedented territory, and also paid a heavy price.

"Many pioneers have suffered brain damage, and their spirits have been eroded by the mysterious power of another world, becoming both righteous and evil, or even crazy, and may lose control at any time.

"When they are in a good mood, they can casually give you a few pointers, allowing you to advance by leaps and bounds on the path of the Superhuman.

"But if you offend them, and they go berserk, it's entirely possible for the Yan Family to be destroyed in an instant—otherwise, why would they be called 'Old Monsters'?"

"Then what do we do?" The Ripple Princess was so anxious that she spun around in circles, "We've really offended this Old Monster... Old Senior this time! Will he destroy the Yan Family in a fit of anger?"

"Don't worry, if they wanted to destroy us, they would have done it already, they wouldn't still be standing still."

Yan Hengbo pondered, "I can feel the Old Senior's deep love and care for the Yan Family from this set of 'Modified Ripple Force'. If they didn't have a very strong feeling for the 'Yan Family Ripple', it wouldn't have been upgraded so perfectly. Perhaps, this Old Senior once had a connection with our Yan Family, and was a mentor on my Superhuman path? If not, why would they guide you?

"Third brother, this is none of your business, go and heal your wounds. After you recover, you don't need to worry about the group's affairs anymore, just focus on being your monster hunter!"

Yan Zhennan was silent.

With just one sentence, the old man cut off his future in the Yan Family.

But offending a mysterious Old Monster is already the lightest punishment.

"Yes, Father," Yan Zhennan said dejectedly.

"Feirou, this matter started because of you. I feel that this mysterious senior still likes you quite a bit. Why don't you come forward again and issue a public apology, try to be as sincere and pitiful as possible, and see if the Old Senior is willing to let the Yan Family off."

Yan Hengbo sighed, "If that doesn't work, I'm afraid I'll have to risk my old face and beg for their forgiveness."

That evening, during Meng Chao's evening self-study session, a huge uproar erupted in the classroom.

"Quick, go look, the Ripple Princess is reading a public apology letter on the live streaming platform!"

"Oh my god, the princess is dressed so weakly and pitifully today, it feels like she's about to cry!"

"Are you kidding me? With the Yan Family's strength, who can force the Ripple Princess to apologize like this? Doesn't the Yan Family care about face?"

The students were in an uproar.

The male students were all filled with righteous indignation.

Meng Chao was stunned for a moment, then swiped open his phone to take a look. Sure enough, the Yan Family's eldest daughter had changed her style again today. Different from the gentleness of the public class, or the fortitude of the statement that day, today she was a bit... like a pear blossom in the rain, trembling with fear?

"In the past few days, because of Feirou's youth and ignorance, she deeply offended a highly respected Old Senior in a moment of impulsiveness, causing an extremely bad influence on the internet..."

Although Yan Feirou didn't hug Meng Chao's thigh.

But the "weeping" flavor was there.

It made the male students' anger burn.

Chu Feixiong was howling beside Meng Chao, who, who scared his goddess like this? He was going to fight this guy!

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But in the gossip areas of the internet, countless netizens were already united in their hatred.

Everyone was asking who the "Old Senior" that the Ripple Princess was talking about was, who had such a big face to force the Yan Family to show weakness and apologize publicly?

Meng Chao touched his face.

He didn't think his face was that big.

I really can't figure out why Yan Feirou is so different before and after, like two different people.

But he is a kind and generous person.

After watching the apology video, and Yan Feirou sent another long private message, with sincere words and tearful sentences, Meng Chao sighed and decided to let the Yan Family off the hook.

"Oh."

He replied with one word, indicating that he knew.

Yan Feirou was overjoyed and quickly sent a long message, thanking the senior for his mercy, and asking if the senior needed anything?

"We know that with the senior's energy, whether it is throwing money or cultivation resources, it is an insult to the senior. I don't know if there is anything else that the Yan Family can use. The Yan Family will definitely go through fire and water, and will not hesitate!"

This letter stunned Meng Chao for a long time.

He really wanted to reply: "It's okay, I have a strong ability to withstand pressure and can withstand all kinds of insults. You're welcome, just use money and cultivation resources to insult me severely!"

He was also annoyed, why did he play the aloof persona of a mysterious senior, making it embarrassing to ask others for compensation.

After scratching his hair for a long time, he inadvertently looked up and saw Zuo Haoran staring at him gloomily.

Meng Chao thought for a while and replied to the letter: "Within three days, help me investigate 'Vast Ocean Group'."

Vast Ocean Group is the company of Zuo Haoran's family.

Meng Chao knew that Zuo Haoran was a sinister villain. If the conflict between himself and him escalated, he wouldn't have to worry about it in school, but what if he used his family's connections to attack his parents?

His father's small company had just started, a small sampan that couldn't withstand big storms, so of course he had to investigate all uncertain factors before making a decision.

The other side hesitated: "Vast Ocean Group is..."

Meng Chao was a little embarrassed.

In the future, the Ripple Force was created by Yan Feirou. He pretended to be a ghost, as if he had scared her a lot, and asked her to help. He felt a little shameless to ask for everything?

"It's a bit troublesome," Meng Chao replied.

In order to maintain the persona of a high and cold senior, he didn't write too much detail.

The meaning is that it is quite troublesome to investigate a company in such a short period of time. If it doesn't work, forget it. It's not a big deal anyway.

The other side was silent for a while, and replied: "Trouble? Understood."