"Senior Bobby, your ability to freeze water molecules is unparalleled, so why do you have to make ice cones and build ice walls?"
"Why not unleash our full power, instantly freezing all water molecules within a hundred meters, a thousand meters, creating a dead zone of absolute zero!"
" Peter, your tempering ability isn't just for protecting your body; it can wrap around people and objects, and you're incredibly strong. Why are you throwing punches like a street thug?"
"Grab a lamppost from the roadside, swing it around and smash it down—isn't that ten times better than throwing your bare hands?"
"And Mr. Hank..."
Cough cough!
Seeing that he was about to be called out, Hank quickly cleared his throat and raised his hand to interrupt, " Vitas, I'm just a researcher, I have nothing to do with fighting, so there's no need for me to mention it."
Faced with Chen Xiao's sudden shift in demeanor, offering advice one by one, even the Iceman couldn't help but interject, "Hey, Vitas, I'm not Superman, how can I really freeze an entire city?"
Storm crossed her arms, raised an eyebrow, and shrugged. "Easier said than done. Destroying a city? That's a bit much."
Wolverine rubbed his temples and smiled wryly, "My bones are Adamantium, but Magneto is holding them down so firmly. There's really nothing I can do."
Chen Xiao shrugged, completely unconcerned. "How will we know if it will work if we don't try?"
With this little disturbance, the originally heavy sorrow of parting dissipated completely.
After saying this, he turned his gaze to the black-haired girl in the corner and said gently, " Clarice, if you don't understand anything in your studies while I'm not here, feel free to ask the teachers."
"Also, remember to eat well, you're too thin."
"Mmm." She pursed her lips and responded softly.
"Don't rush things about abilities. After Mutants awaken, they naturally go through a growth period, and their abilities will gradually stabilize and strengthen as they age."
"Um."
"I'll draw some of the stories that follow Dragon Ball when I have some free time and send them to you."
"Um."
"Besides..."
At this moment, Chen Xiao was like a nagging, worried old patriarch, giving instructions to the taciturn black-haired girl one after another for several minutes before stopping.
Having said everything he needed to say, he waved and smiled at the crowd, then turned and got into the car.
Just as the car slowly started to move, the black-haired girl who had been standing quietly suddenly rushed forward, her eyes red-rimmed, and shouted at the departing car:
" Vitas, I will definitely come find you!"
The car window rolled down, and he leaned out, waving warmly. "I've been waiting for you, Clarice."
As the car drove away, for some reason, everyone felt a sudden heaviness in their hearts, as if what was leaving was not a young student, but a long-dormant dragon, quietly diving into the deep sea, about to unleash a monstrous wave.
Above the sea of clouds, the plane is flying smoothly at Hiss.
In first class, only Chen Xiao, Yidileisi, and the old butler were seated; in fact, they were the only three passengers on the entire plane.
That's right, for this return trip, the old butler chartered the entire plane.
Inside the cabin, Chen Xiao sat motionless, yet an invisible force field subtly emanated from his body, tearing a hole in the sunlight high above and channeling it into his body, causing his strength to surge at a visible rate.
As his Bio-Force Field becomes increasingly robust, the suppressive effect of rainy weather on him has become negligible.
Even outside of clear skies, the force field alone can capture solar energy from above the clouds; though not as exhilarating as standing atop the clouds, it is enough to support the surge.
Feeling the terrifying power surging within him, Chen Xiao estimated that after today, his grip strength with one hand would reach 4,500 kilograms, and the impact force of a sonic punch would exceed 30,000 tons.
He has officially entered a period of explosive growth in his abilities.
The further it goes, the more rapid its advancement becomes, and one day it will surpass billions of living beings.
He glanced sideways at the red-haired girl by the window, who was gazing at the surging sea of clouds outside, her expression as joyful as ever.
Then, he slightly turned his head and looked at the old butler beside him:
"Old butler, tell me about the situation over there."
"Tell me about our family structure, our business layout, and the opposing forces behind Trunk."
Although Chen Xiao inherited all of the original owner's memories, he knew very little about his family because he had lived in a small town for many years and was only a junior high school student.
I only go back to the city once a year for the Spring Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival. I only vaguely remember that my family lived in a large manor with many servants and bodyguards.
The old butler bowed deeply, his voice respectful. "Yes, Second Young Master."
Before going to the Mutants school, he didn't have high hopes; he just hoped someone would go back and stabilize the situation.
In his memory, the second young master had always been quiet and reserved, disliked fighting, and had never been exposed to any information about the gray areas.
His family had a clear plan for him: finish university, take over a few regular businesses, and make a smooth transition.
Unexpectedly, the situation changed drastically. The core members of the Chen Family were targeted and eliminated one after another, almost all of them were wiped out, and only he survived.
But when the old butler accompanied him into the rumored eerie Mutants school, a spark ignited in his heart again.
Those X-Men who were rumored to be cold and ruthless showed extraordinary respect for their young master; and Chen Xiao himself had also changed from his former naivety, becoming calm and capable in every gesture, subtly revealing the demeanor of someone who had long held a high position.
Based on information gathered from various sources within the school, the young master's awakened mutant ability is extremely powerful, making him highly likely to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Chen Family.
Yes, it's just about "holding on".
The old butler had no expectation that Chen Xiao, barely in his early twenties, would immediately turn the tide and intimidate everyone upon his return; he only hoped that Chen Xiao could stabilize the situation and prevent the Chen Family's ship from capsizing on the spot. The rest could be dealt with gradually.
Currently, the family's power is divided into two parts: the overt and the covert.
"Officially, it's the Woside Group, wholly owned by the Chen Family, with businesses spanning multiple sectors in Pochut City, including finance, real estate, aquaculture, and commercial banking."
"The dark side is an underground force, with over three hundred core members, all of whom have been honed in real combat and are proficient in both firearms and hand-to-hand combat."
"There are over a thousand people on the periphery, specializing in shady businesses such as flour processing, gambling, and nightlife entertainment, and they have a systematic training program for new recruits."
In Pochut City, the Chen Family, in alliance with three Chinese factions and four local gangs, jointly established the " Bloody Hand Society."
Therefore, although the Bloody Hand Society is centered around the Chen Family, it is not solely controlled by the Chen Family family.
"Currently, the Chen Family family's assets exceed one billion US dollars, and the total book value of the entire Bloody Hand Society exceeds ten billion."
"Now that the patriarch and the old master have both been murdered, instead of working together to find the real culprit, the seven major families are secretly vying for control of the association."
"Among them, the Li Family, which handles the public affairs, and the Hong Family and Sid Family, which control the private affairs, all adhered to the old master's dying wish and publicly expressed their support for the young master's return home to take over as the new chairman."
The Zhang Family, which also manages the overt businesses, and the Tailaduo Family, which controls the covert operations, are taking a wait-and-see approach, neither opposing nor endorsing the businesses, their stance ambiguous.
"The remaining two local powers, the Siteli Family and the Ladeduole Family, are rumored to have been secretly colluding with Trunk's side."
"At several high-level gang meetings, they jointly rejected the Li Family's motion to 'eliminate the murderers first, and then elect a new leader.'"
" The Trunk Gang Bloody Hand Society. It is a newly emerging force in recent years, cobbled together by a group of Mara People illegally entered the country. Their leader is named Trunk."
"In just over twenty years, he led more than a hundred fellow villagers who were willing to risk their lives to annex dozens of local gangs, and now his gang has nearly two thousand members."
"Their main businesses are in the shadows: the black market for flour, human smuggling, goods trafficking, entertainment venues, and casinos. They are ruthless and leave no room for compromise..."
As the old butler recounted the story, Chen Xiao finally gained a general understanding of the family's background. He paused slightly when he heard "more than a billion US dollars."
He never imagined that he was actually a genuine second-generation rich kid.
Converted at the 2006 exchange rate, this amount was equivalent to over 10 billion RMB.
However, he also knew that the numbers on the books were not the same as readily available cash, and even withdrawing a hundred million US dollars for emergencies might not be smooth. But there was no denying that his family was indeed wealthy.
Wow! My family is so wealthy?
If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have cared about the X-Men's meager salary. A monthly salary of ten thousand, and only one hundred thousand for a single mission?
In an instant, the sense of alienation in Chen Xiao's heart vanished, and for the first time, the word "home" took on real weight.
Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, the old butler mistakenly thought that he was wary of the Trunk Gang, so he comforted him:
"Second Young Master, there's no need to worry. Although the Bloody Hand Society currently in turmoil, the Chen Family still holds the most power and is capable of protecting you."
"There are at least 120 core armed members within the organization who are fiercely loyal to the Chen Family."
"Most of them were adopted at a young age and trained by their families; they are top-notch in both combat and shooting."
"Furthermore, with your deep-rooted connections in local politics and the strong support of your allies, the Li Family and Hong Family, there will be no obstacles for you in inheriting the family business."
"Once you have established yourself firmly, and gradually integrated all parties, you can officially assume the presidency and then begin settling old scores."
"In terms of raw power, the Trunk Gang is far inferior to the Bloody Hand Society. Their success this time was merely due to an ambush..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Xiao suddenly said, "Butler, that attack wasn't an accident, but a carefully planned trap set by an inside team."
"Otherwise, it would be impossible for the other side to accurately grasp their travel route and security deployment."
"You also said that the Chen Family has been rooted in Pochutla for a century. If something really happened, how could none of the surrounding support arrive in time? Or how could they all be late?"
"This is clearly a conspiracy involving collusion between insiders and outsiders."
The old butler stiffened, then gave a bitter smile, "Young Master really did see it... The Master had actually sensed the presence of the mole before his death."
"But before we could even find the culprit, he was killed by a vicious hand."
"Before this return trip, I secretly ordered a trusted member of the Chen Family to lead a crack team to meet me at the airport, to prevent a repeat of the same mistake."
Chen Xiao's gaze remained calm. "No, butler. This kind of ambush poses no threat to me. I actually hope you'll release my whereabouts."
"Later, in my name, notify all family leaders to attend a meeting at headquarters within three days."
"If there's a mole among them, I can spot it on the spot."