His lack of a direct refusal immediately caught Yidileisi's eye. She agreed without hesitation, "No problem, darling!"
That's good.
She was understanding and didn't pester or force him, which relieved Chen Xiao.
"By the way, could you please not call me 'darling' yet? Just call me by my name."
"No problem, darling!"
Yidileisi, with her hands behind her back, tilted her head to look at his momentarily frozen expression, then smiled, her eyes crinkling. "Darling, come have breakfast with me?"
"Okay." Chen Xiao nodded helplessly, his voice tinged with a resigned weariness.
The two walked side by side on the tree-lined path on campus. Yidileisi's steps were light and quick, and she looked like a flower petal bathed in sunlight, relaxed and vibrant.
Occasionally, she would turn her head to steal a glance at the sharply defined profile of the man beside her. A flicker of joy, like a flame, would flash in her eyes, then quickly fade away, leaving only a gentle smile.
The two walked into the cafeteria like old acquaintances, each got some food, and went straight to the corner, the seat Chen Xiao usually sat in.
But today was a bit unusual: Clarice wasn't here. Chen Xiao felt a quiet sense of relief.
He was genuinely afraid that if he actually ran into Yidileisi, the two of them would start fighting on the spot.
The black-haired girl was usually gentle and quiet, but Chen Xiao knew in his heart that there was a different kind of warmth hidden in her eyes when she looked at him.
As for the phrase "love only one person in a lifetime"?
Nonsense. Having brushed with death several times, Chen Xiao had long forgotten about these rules.
In his eyes, men with real talent throughout history have never lacked female companions; it's an instinct ingrained in their blood: to use superior genes to continue life.
A woman you love should naturally stay by your side. Why would you just hand her over to someone else?
Having just finished breakfast, Chen Xiao soared into the air, rising straight into the vast sea of clouds, where he tempered his physique and honed his strength under the sunlight.
In the afternoon, while he was still lingering among the clouds, a black sedan slowly pulled up outside the school gate.
The car door opened, and an elderly man, dressed in fine clothes and with a solemn expression, stepped out. His silver hair was perfectly styled, and even the ends of his hair exuded an air of authority that commanded respect.
He stood in front of the school gate, his gaze sweeping over the signboard of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes. He then took a deep breath and raised his hand to ring the doorbell.
A moment later, the middle-aged gatekeeper appeared and asked through the iron gate, "Hello, this is Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. May I ask what brings you here?"
The old man nodded slightly and said in a humble tone, "Hello, I've come to pick up my young master. His name is Vitas."
The gatekeeper immediately put on a warm smile and opened the gate, "Please come in."
The old man's arrival surprised Storm, who was in charge of receiving him, and also brought a bolt from the blue:
Vitas and his entire family were murdered!
"Three thousand five hundred tons."
As the sun sets, the sea of clouds is dyed a golden-red hue.
Chen Xiao stood atop a cloud, his five fingers slowly closing, compressing the air into dense, visible ripples, and then...
boom!
A transparent Havok exploded from his palm.
In that instant, his muscles trembled, and the dormant power within him suddenly awakened, transforming into blazing golden light that surged into his right fist, which he then unleashed with tremendous force!
boom!
The sound barrier was instantly torn apart, and a piercing explosion resounded through the sky; wherever the fist struck, the air was forcefully pushed aside, condensing into a vacuum tunnel hundreds of meters long.
Bang!
The remaining force slashed down diagonally, and the clouds below exploded in response, creating a huge hole tens of meters in diameter. The shockwave surged and the force was terrifying.
In just one day, Chen Xiao's single-arm grip strength increased by another 800 tons, and his punching power soared to over 25,000 tons, which was astonishing.
He is now a completely different person compared to the battle on Alcatraz a dozen days ago.
Strength increased more than twentyfold, and speed, physique, endurance, and recovery ability all improved dramatically.
For Superman, this is just the beginning.
He will only truly reach the pinnacle of the Bronze Realm when he can crush a million-ton object with one hand.
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Chen Xiao's lips, "Soon. At this rate, we'll definitely reach our peak within two or three years."
Right now, Xavier Institute is peaceful, and everyone's attention is focused on Magneto will be establishing his nation in half a month.
Logically speaking, this period should have been a rare time of peace and quiet...
"What? My house... is completely gone!?"
Chen Xiao had just landed and returned to school when he heard the news, and his steps suddenly stopped.
That was truly unexpected.
After all, the body that occupies this body is no longer the original Vitas, but Chen Xiao from another world.
Before he could finish speaking, a chilling killing intent suddenly erupted, like an ice blade being drawn from its sheath, causing the temperature in the entire principal's office to plummet.
Professor X, in his wheelchair, quickly reached out. " Vitas, calm down! Let's hear what Mr. Chen Rong has to say first."
"Yes, Vitas, hold on!" Kitty quickly chimed in.
"Don't worry..."
The news spread, X-Men, who were training or busy at work, rushed over, crowding the office.
Even Clarice rushed in upon hearing the news.
The crowd gathered around, offering their opinions to comfort him, fearing that he might act impulsively and take risks.
Standing behind Chen Xiao, Clarice quietly reached out and gently tugged at his sleeve, her eyes filled with worry.
Chen Xiao exhaled a long breath, suppressing the violence stirred up by the surging memories of the original owner, and said in a low but steady voice, "Don't worry, everyone, I'm very clear-headed."
After speaking, he turned to the old man standing quietly to the side, Chen Rong, the Chen Family's steward.
" Old Chen, what's the situation at home? What exactly happened?"
Although the Chen Family has been rooted in Mexico for a century, they have always retained old Eastern customs: they use Chinese names, but with a distinction between domestic and foreign names. They use their Chinese names at home and their English names when going out, which makes it easier to integrate into the local community.
Chen Xiao's English name is Vitas Chen, and his real name is also Chen Xiao.
The old man before them was the steward in charge of all the affairs of the Chen Family. However, the original owner had lived with his grandmother in the old house in the small town since childhood, tending a small farm, and had very little contact with the family, so they were not familiar with each other.
When questioned, Chen Rong's face showed deep sorrow. "This all started seven days ago... That day, a man named Blonsky came to our door, asking our Bloody Hand Society join forces with another force to find someone for them in Pochut City. The reward was $100,000."
If it were a normal search for someone, the Chen Family might not refuse; but their ally is their mortal enemy.
As one of the two giants of the local underworld, the Chen Family had been at odds with that force for many years, with constant armed conflicts that had already left behind countless bones.
The animosity between the two sides runs too deep; there is absolutely no possibility of them shaking hands and making peace.
One hundred thousand US dollars? It can't buy life, nor can it buy dignity. The Chen Family refused on the spot.
But just a few days later, a series of premeditated attacks fell on the Chen Family.
Caught off guard, Chen Xiao's parents, his eldest brother who was in college, and two uncles were all murdered, leaving only his grandfather alive.
This was a premeditated assassination that thoroughly enraged Chen Xiao's grandfather. That very day, he urgently mobilized all the elite gunmen of the Chen family and summoned all the core members of the Bloody Hand Society, vowing to fight Trunk to the death.
That very night, a lone wolf with swift and agile movements quietly infiltrated the Chen Family manor, killing more than ten armed guards and severely injuring Chen Xiao's grandfather before leaving triumphantly.
Before his death, his grandfather, clinging to his last breath, ordered Chen Rong to find Chen Xiao immediately and entrust him with the reins of the Chen Family business before passing away.
With the deaths of all the core members of the Chen Family, the Bloody Hand Society was instantly paralyzed. The heroes lost their leader, and no one mentioned revenge anymore. Instead, they tore off their masks and fought for power and profit, engaging in endless infighting.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Trunk recruited and incorporated a number of small and medium-sized gangs that were affiliated with the Bloody Hand Society in just a few days, and his power expanded rapidly, making him a worthy rival to the former overlord.
" Blonsky!"
Upon hearing the somewhat familiar name, Chen Xiao's pupils contracted slightly, and his voice deepened. " Old Chen, what's the name of the person he's looking for?"
" Banner, Bruce Banner."
Upon hearing this name, Chen Xiao suddenly understood; no wonder the name Blonsky sounded familiar.
It was him after all: Abomination.
However, at this moment, Blonsky had not yet transformed into that green-skinned giant; he was merely an enhanced warrior injected with the Superman serum, whose strength, speed, and reaction speed far exceeded the limits of ordinary people.
Seeing that Chen Xiao remained silent for a long time, Professor X spoke calmly, " Vitas, how do you plan to deal with this?"
After all, his entire family had been slaughtered, and even with Professor X's composure, he had no intention of dissuading him; he simply wanted to hear his decision.
Chen Xiao's tone was calm, yet every word was like a blade. "A life for a life."
Subjectively, he had no deep kinship with the Chen Family; but objectively, the blood ties and the closed loop of cause and effect were already inescapable.
More importantly, although he transmigrated into Vitas Chen, due to the fusion of their consciousnesses, he was actually a combination of their souls.
That's why that burning hatred felt so real and so intense.
Who dares to harm his closest relatives? Not a single one involved can live. Otherwise, what use is his extraordinary power?
Isn't it all about having a clear conscience, living freely, and moving forward with joy?
Right now, his experiments, which haven't even been implemented yet, definitely need a freer environment. Perhaps it's time for him to leave Xavier's School.
In an instant, countless thoughts Speed converged, disassembled, and reassembled in his mind, quickly outlining the subsequent path.
Professor X keenly sensed the chilling killing intent emanating from Chen Xiao and slowly nodded. " Vitas, I only hope that you will do your best to protect the innocent during the operation."
Chen Xiao nodded. "Professor, don't worry, I'm not crazy, I won't kill innocent people indiscriminately."
" Vitas, I'll go with you!" Kitty was the first to step forward, her tone firm.
Colossus followed closely behind. "Count me in!"
Iceman, Storm, and others were also eager to try, and were about to speak when...
Chen Xiao raised his hand to indicate his presence, then shook his head and said, "Thank you everyone, but this is a family matter, there's no need to trouble you all."
"More importantly, you're the X-Men. Once you get involved, the whole nature of the matter changes, making it extremely easy for others to use it against you."
"During this period, the school itself has been in the spotlight."
"This..." Shadowcat and the others hesitated for a moment upon hearing this.
Indeed, things appear calm on the surface, but undercurrents are turbulent beneath.
As the standard-bearer of the Mutants faction, Professor X is being closely watched by the America. government and various other forces. Magneto is about to establish Mutants nation, and they urgently hope that he will step in to stop it.