Chen Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chen Xiao (陈晓)
Alias(es)	Young Master Chen; Brother Chen
Species/Race	Carbon-based human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Patrol Bureau; Third Squad; later the Superpowered Bureau in Red Maple
Occupation/Role	Patrol Officer; Level 2 Patrol Officer; Third Squad member
Status	Active 696
First Appearance	Chapter 59

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Fighter; Level 2 Patrol Officer	59	Already an official Level 2 Patrol Officer when Lu Chao joins patrol duty; he drives patrol vehicles and works street assignments with him.
Professional Grade	233	Breaks through after Yu Yong prepares resources for him following Lu Chao's own advancement; Lu Chao subsequently considers recommending him as Third Squad’s next captain.

Background / History

Chen Xiao joined the Patrol Bureau before Lu Chao and helped process Lu Chao’s employment paperwork. By the time Lu Chao becomes a patrol officer, Chen Xiao is a Level 2 Patrol Officer and Fighter who regularly picks him up for assignments; their month of patrols together turns them into familiar partners 59.

He serves in Third Squad under Yang Wangtao. Chen Xiao assists with investigations ranging from a pharmacy murder case to the missing-persons case connected to the God Worship Church, keeping Lu Chao informed as the Superpowered Bureau takes over the latter investigation 60 61 65.

His conflict with Qian Hu and Second Squad becomes a recurring issue. Qian Hu repeatedly provokes him over the squads’ rivalry, eventually manipulates the black-market suspect case to claim Third Squad’s credit, and leaves Chen Xiao furious but unable to prove the interference 74 75 87 90.

During the operation against Qiu Shan’s hostage-taking group, Chen Xiao is removed from the frontline on Yu Yong’s orders and forced to remain with a surviving security guard. Although deeply frustrated at being sidelined, he obtains crucial information from the guard about an alternate route into the factory 152 153 154.

After Lu Chao becomes Third Squad captain, Chen Xiao helps integrate recruits Xiong Cheng and Fang Xu and serves on the security detail assigned to Prism Ring Academy. He builds rapport with the academy guard, giving the squad greater access to survey the campus and prepare for emergencies 183 184 186.

Chen Xiao later reaches Professional Grade with resources prepared by Yu Yong. Lu Chao regards him as dependable, loyal, and suited to eventually succeed him as Third Squad captain; Chen Xiao instead expresses a preference to continue following Lu Chao 233 234.

Appearance

Chen Xiao is a lean, fairly handsome young man with tousled, somewhat long hair and a relaxed manner. He is commonly seen in Patrol Bureau uniform or practical casual clothing while driving Third Squad’s vehicles 59 82 184.

• Lean build 59
• Tousled longish hair 59
• Often works as Third Squad’s driver during patrol and security assignments 59 82 184
• Wears Patrol Bureau uniform on duty; uses casual jackets, sportswear, or combat uniforms depending on the mission 74 132 233 338

Personality

Chen Xiao is sociable and approachable, quickly forming a working friendship with Lu Chao and making a point of reassuring new teammate Xiong Cheng that Third Squad has few unnecessary rules. He treats teammates as brothers and takes their safety and morale seriously 59 183.

He is also resourceful in the field. In the black market, he takes responsibility for negotiations while directing Lu Chao to remain alert; at Prism Ring Academy, he earns the gate guard’s cooperation through repeated friendly conversations 85 186.

His principal weakness is a quick temper, particularly when Qian Hu exploits the rivalry between Second and Third Squads. He can become visibly angry when his squad is humiliated or denied credit, but he learns to restrain himself when retaliation would only create further problems 75 87 90 154.

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts

Chen Xiao is a Fighter by the time he begins working with Lu Chao and later advances to Professional Grade 59 233.

• Remains composed enough to operate alongside Combat Grade and Professional Grade opponents despite recognizing the dangers involved 85 86.
• His Professional Grade breakthrough is aided by resources prepared through Yu Yong 233.
• He shows visible strain when faced with concentrated auras from numerous powerful combatants, underscoring the gap between Professional Grade and stronger opponents 279.

Patrol and Investigative Work

Chen Xiao is an experienced patrol officer who participates in investigations, security operations, and law-enforcement deployments.

• Identifies destroyed surveillance cameras as evidence that a pharmacy killing was premeditated 60.
• Handles follow-up work on the antibiotics investigation with Lu Chao 61.
• Explains the black market’s factions and negotiates with Qin Guangrong while maintaining official authority 85 86.
• Shares intelligence from Yu Yong and other contacts, including updates on Restorationist activity and the Superpowered Bureau’s stolen item 151 197.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the Inner Ring City and later provides Lu Chao with information about the buffer zone and Red Maple’s elder families 184 274 288.

Team Coordination

Chen Xiao frequently serves as a driver, communicator, and liaison for his team.

• Picks up Lu Chao for patrol scenes and surveillance assignments 59 82.
• Keeps Lu Chao updated on active cases and developing threats 65 169 338.
• Helps new recruits adapt to Third Squad and maintains rapport with outside security personnel 183 186.
• Relays operational information during Superpowered Bureau missions and supports Lu Chao’s leadership 343 357.

Equipment

• Patrol firearm — As a Level 2 Patrol Officer, Chen Xiao is authorized to carry a firearm for forceful law enforcement; he completes the issue procedure before the black-market operation 85.
• Patrol Bureau uniform and protective gear — Uses standard patrol equipment during riot control, hostage operations, and combat deployments 74 152.
• Patrol vehicles — Regularly drives Third Squad’s patrol cars, black sedans, SUVs, and other assigned vehicles 59 82 184.

Relationships

• Lu Chao — Patrol partner, close friend, and later subordinate. Their professional partnership grows into mutual trust; Chen Xiao ultimately prefers following Lu Chao to taking over Third Squad immediately 59 181 233 234.
• Yang Wangtao — Third Squad’s captain and superior. Yang assigns Chen Xiao and Lu Chao to investigations and cautions them against being drawn into Ruan Hui’s schemes 61 95.
• Qian Hu — Rival from Second Squad. Qian Hu deliberately provokes Chen Xiao, challenges Third Squad over the Qiu Shan case, and later steals credit for the black-market arrest 74 75 87 90.
• Yu Yong — Chen Xiao’s cousin-in-law and a peak Professional Grade squad captain. Yu Yong uses his influence to remove Chen Xiao from the factory assault and later prepares resources that help him reach Professional Grade 151 152 233.
• Xiong Cheng — Third Squad recruit whom Chen Xiao reassures and guides during his first day with the team 183.
• Fang Xu — Third Squad teammate. Chen Xiao works with Lu Chao to invite Fang Xu onto the squad and later serves alongside him on academy security duty 184 204.
• Qin Guangrong — Influential black-market figure. Chen Xiao approaches him respectfully but professionally while attempting to retrieve a suspect 85 86.
• Prism Ring Academy Guard — Chen Xiao befriends the guard, securing more convenient access for Third Squad during its security assignment 186.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Third Squad Patrols and Investigations

Chen Xiao becomes Lu Chao’s regular patrol partner, working riot-control scenes, murder investigations, pharmacy surveillance, and missing-persons follow-up assignments 59 60 61 65 74.

Black-Market Suspect Case

He leads Third Squad’s approach to Qin Guangrong’s black-market territory, attempting to retrieve a suspect while navigating the imbalance between two Combat Grade officers and Qin’s peak Professional Grade influence. Qian Hu and Second Squad ultimately seize the suspect and falsify the outcome to take the credit 85 86 87 90.

Qiu Shan Factory Operation

Chen Xiao joins the response to Qiu Shan’s hostage crisis but is excluded from the direct assault due to Yu Yong’s intervention. His anger at being held back turns productive when he learns of a potential alternate infiltration route from the security guard under his watch 150 152 153 154.

Prism Ring Academy Security Detail

As part of Third Squad, Chen Xiao protects Su Muqing’s itinerary at Prism Ring Academy. He helps establish access and local connections, supports the team through confrontations with inner-academy students, and later continues the assignment after reaching Professional Grade 184 186 198 201 233.

Red Maple Superpowered Bureau Service

Chen Xiao remains part of Lu Chao’s trusted team after their transfer to Red Maple. He provides intelligence on the buffer zone, Restorationists, the Iron Sand Army, and active operations while supporting Lu Chao during increasingly dangerous Superpowered Rank conflicts 274 288 338 343 357 375.