The reason given was high-sounding: Magneto's ideology was extreme, and if he were to actually gather a large number of high-risk Mutants to establish a nation, it would inevitably trigger a global catastrophe.
That's right, it was this arrogant and self-righteous attitude that ultimately led to Professor X's firm rejection.
The reason is straightforward: Magneto have not caused trouble or committed indiscriminate violence so far, and the founding of the nation itself is not illegal.
I'll go with you.
Before the words were finished, Yidileisi's voice came from outside the door. The red-haired girl strode in, her eyes blazing. "How dare they touch Darling's family! They all deserve to be torn to pieces!"
"Darling, I'll send them all to hell for you, one by one!"
" Yidileisi."
Chen Xiao was about to politely decline, but his gaze suddenly paused.
He remembered her ability: with each kill, she could absorb a portion of the victim's life force to nourish herself.
This ability is extremely dangerous. If the conversion efficiency is extremely high and there is no upper limit, it could very well give rise to an invincible killing machine.
Looking at Chen Xiao, who was silently pondering, and then glancing at Yidileisi, who was bursting with excitement, Clarice felt a sudden tightness in her heart and instinctively grabbed his sleeve.
" Vitas, I'm going too."
"You..."
Chen Xiao gently shook his head and reached out to rub the top of her head. " Clarice, your control over spatial abilities is still unstable. Don't go this time."
"As for Yidileisi, she's strong enough to handle ordinary militants; the risk is manageable."
He turned to Professor X: "Professor, may I take her with me?"
Professor X glanced at Yidileisi, whose eyes were shining, then looked at Chen Xiao, and said gently, " Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters is a place for learning, not a prison."
"Restricting students' movement is merely a preventative measure; students may leave the school at any time if they have a legitimate reason."
"Besides, Yidileisi isn't a member of the X-Men; if she wants to come, no one can stop her."
Yidileisi immediately smiled radiantly, while the black-haired girl lowered her eyes, her gaze dimming quietly.
Although she was politely refused, she understood Chen Xiao's concerns; he was afraid she would be put in danger. So Clarice quietly stepped aside and silently watched as everyone discussed the itinerary.
Without delay, Chen Xiao decided to set off the next morning.
Professor X quickly used his connections to book them an early morning flight for the following day.
"Quest conditions triggered, main quest issued."
"To ensure your thoughts are clear, please slay the Abomination. Mission complete. Reward: 2 points of Origin."
Just as Chen Xiao finalized his plan to return to Mexico, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind.
"Kill the Abomination and get 2 points of Origin?"
Chen Xiao seemed to be deep in thought.
In the cafeteria, there was still that old table in the corner.
But today, it wasn't just Chen Xiao and Clarice sitting around; Yidileisi was sitting beside him, while Shadowcat was facing him.
Surrounded by three girls with distinct personalities and charms, Chen Xiao attracted frequent glances from the Mutants students around him, their eyes filled with envy, yet they could only watch from afar.
He reached for a slice of pizza, Shadowcat looked up and asked, " Vitas, how long will it be before you come back this time?"
"How long?"
Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment, then said, "It will probably take quite a while. After settling those old scores, I'll have to take over the family business."
"We can't just abandon the Chen Family's century-old legacy."
His real plan was to set up his own laboratory as soon as he returned to his hometown. The experiments he was about to conduct would probably make even professors frown and shake their heads.
He was initially hesitant about whether to take action, but then something happened in his hometown at this critical juncture.
The air at the dinner table froze instantly upon hearing this.
Clarice, who had been quietly eating with her head down, suddenly looked up, her lips slightly parted, her voice filled with disbelief. " Vitas... you're really not coming back?"
Beneath her black hair, her eyes shone brightly, yet were filled with an unconcealable sense of loss.
Chen Xiao smiled and said gently, "I'm afraid I won't be back anytime soon, but don't worry, communication is so convenient these days, just give me a call if you miss me."
"Maybe in a while, video calling phones will be commonplace, making it feel like we're sitting at the same table no matter how far apart we are."
These words did not make Clarice feel better. Her shoulders slumped slightly, she lowered her eyes, silently picked at the food on her plate, and did not say another word.
Chen Xiao sighed softly.
He couldn't stay at school for her.
For him now, whether he stays in Xavier or not has no impact on his progress; and with his current abilities, he no longer needs the protection of this school.
On the contrary, staying here would tie his hands and hinder him from advancing some key plans.
As for taking Clarice with him? He immediately dismissed the idea; her current strength was too weak, she couldn't even reliably open a spatial portal.
Staying by his side won't be helpful; it might even slow down the trip. Let's wait until she's truly settled in.
Shadowcat, having weathered many storms, saw things clearly and nodded, saying, "That's right. Communication is so convenient these days; one phone call is all it takes."
" Vitas, go back and work hard. When I have a day off and come visit, you'll have to take care of my food and lodging."
Chen Xiao smiled and agreed, "Leave it to me, I guarantee you won't be able to find any fault with it."
While the three were talking, the red-haired girl beside them always had a smile on her lips. Now that she's gone, only she and Vitas are left.
Her gaze inadvertently swept over the black-haired girl opposite her; the girl was beautiful and in no way inferior to herself.
A warning bell rang in Yidileisi's mind: the threat didn't come from strength or appearance, but from the familiar and natural closeness between the other person and Vitas, as if it had been etched into their daily breaths.
After the meal, Chen Xiao was called away by the professor.
The two walked side by side on the campus path in the evening, the setting sun casting long, thin shadows of the trees.
Professor X spoke slowly, " Vitas, I'm not worried about your safety."
"But remember, there are still many hidden masters in the world."
"Some are superhumans born from genetic mutations, some are spellcasters who have inherited ancient spells, and some have the power of other-dimensional demons or fallen gods flowing within them."
"Furthermore, the sporadic lurking extraterrestrial visitors should not be underestimated; their weapons and technology far surpass Earth's current capabilities."
"Never let your guard down when encountering these people."
As a top-tier Mind Stone, and with his Cerebro covering a global range of perception year-round, very few secrets in this world can escape Professor X's notice.
He only told the public that the machine was used to search for suffering Mutants children.
But only he knows the truth.
For example, Chen Xiao now understood that the professor probably spent most of his time in an underground base, secretly monitoring classified channels around the world. Otherwise, where would he get this intelligence from?
Faced with the warning, Chen Xiao nodded. "Professor, don't worry, I'm not so arrogant as to think I'm invincible. As long as no one provokes me, I won't bother with them."
If we really run into them, then we should be swift and decisive, killing them with a single blow.
Seeing that he remained clear-headed and calm, Professor X nodded with satisfaction.
As for Chen Xiao's killing, the professor wasn't bothered by it. He yearned for peace, but he wasn't a blindly kind-hearted person who couldn't distinguish right from wrong.
When faced with a choice, he would still act within the bounds of morality. Just like this time, his younger brother became a vegetable, but that person possessed his body and came back to life in a brazen way.
Then Professor X added, "Oh, right, there's one more thing, about Yidileisi."
"What's wrong with her?" Chen Xiao asked, slightly surprised.
"She's different from ordinary Mutants children; her situation is special."
The professor said calmly, "On the surface, she seems to be in a stable mental state, but that's just an illusion. In some ways, she's very similar to Qin back then; she harbors two personalities."
"One is what you see now, the appearance of a fifteen-year-old girl, whose speech and behavior are perfectly normal."
"But when I probed into the depths of her consciousness, I saw a completely different scene: churning blood mist, a tide of killing intent, and that violent aura was like an evil spirit crawling out of the cracks of hell."
"It's as if she forcibly split herself in two, separating her pre- and post-fifteen-year-old selves and sealing them away."
"Fortunately, unlike Qin, she can currently switch between and control these two aspects on her own. But how long this balance can last, no one can say for sure."
"So I'd like to ask you to try your best to prevent her from falling into a killing frenzy, to lest that viciousness backfire on her true nature."
"I see."
Chen Xiao nodded as if he understood. "No wonder she recovered so quickly; it turns out she relied on self-segmentation to completely block out the traumatic memories."
Logically speaking, if a person were to undergo such cruel human experiments one after another, their mind would have broken down or gone out of control long ago, just like Yidileisi's Berserk state when we first met.
But only twenty days later, after a good night's sleep, she was completely calm and normal, which was extremely unusual.
After all, the children who were rescued with her are still not very stable emotionally. For example, Little Wei'er gets nervous whenever she sees someone in a white coat.
Professor X then carefully explained a few more points to note before the two parted ways.
Having just said goodbye to Professor X, Chen Xiao encountered Storm, followed by Scott, Iceman, Colossus, Wolverine, and Hank.
Clearly, everyone knew in their hearts that this departure would likely mean a long separation.
Although they had only been together for a little over a month, after several tough battles, they had already developed a bond that transcended life and death.
No one dared to challenge him, and he was also quick-witted.
The next morning, at the school gate.
Chen Xiao had a backpack slung across his shoulder, the old butler stood to the side, and Yidileisi held the long knife in his hand, his eyes burning with rage.
Almost everyone who came to see them off was there; all the X-Men were there, and Clarice stood quietly at the edge of the crowd.
Looking at the familiar faces, Chen Xiao felt a surge of warmth in his heart and said, "There's an Eastern saying, 'Even after seeing someone off for a thousand miles, we must eventually part ways.' So, everyone, let's stop here."
Changing the subject, he smiled again, "Who knows when we'll meet again after this parting? I only hope that when we meet next time, everyone will have made new breakthroughs."
"Mr. Logan, next time you run into Magneto, you'd better figure out a way to stabilize the situation. You can't keep letting him use you as a punching bag."
"Teacher Ororo, you control the winds and clouds, why must you insist on close combat? Or the old tricks of striking with lightning?"
"Let's just manipulate the entire atmosphere, whipping up a dozen earth-shattering tornadoes. No matter who's standing opposite us, we could lift an entire city into the sky."