Chapter 39: The Counterattack Script

"Ha, what a joke."

Xu Baichuan did not fly into a rage; instead, he laughed, staring fixedly at Chen Xiao. "Do you even know who you're talking to?"

"Of course I do. The young master of the River Granary."

"Heh, so you do know. You've got guts."

Jiang Chuxue bit her lip, then called out to Chen Xiao, "Chen Xiao, Dashan is no match for the Xu family..."

Xu Baichuan cut her off with a sneer. "Trying to help him run again? Do you think he can get away?"

Chen Xiao shook his head, locking eyes with Jiang Chuxue's captivating gaze. He spoke slowly, "Miss Jiang, just because Dashan isn't a match doesn't mean I'm not."

"I went through all the trouble of coming here to find you, not to run away."

"Also, don't listen to the twisted logic this animal is spewing. All that talk about 'women' and 'destiny' is complete garbage. I could just as easily say his destiny is to choke on a glass of cold water." He reached out and wiped her tears. "Dry your eyes. What comes next is your favorite kind of script. I call it—Toppling the Xu Family! Hahaha!"

In an instant, Jiang Chuxue remembered the first time they met, while they were eating hotpot together.

"Me? I like..."

"I like 'rags-to-riches' stories. I like stories about small, insignificant people growing into powerhouses through their own efforts! Hahaha, how about that? Isn't it unique?"

The memories flashed by like scenes in a film. Jiang Chuxue's cheeks flushed, and she could not stop her tears. Chen Xiao... he still remembered that? But to topple the Xu family? How could that possibly be?

"What an annoying thing to say," Xu Baichuan muttered coldly. He could no longer restrain himself. This brat was too good at flirting, and he was clearly trying to use him as a stepping stone. It was infuriating! Xu Baichuan even noticed that Jiang Chuxue’s eyes were sparkling; if this continued, he would become the laughingstock.

But anyone could say pretty words. What could he actually do once he finished saying them?

Xu Baichuan sneered and lunged forward, his movement so fast he left an afterimage! He wanted to shatter Jiang Chuxue’s delusions with his own hands!

"Die!" Xu Baichuan roared, every muscle in his body coiled for the strike. He didn't underestimate Chen Xiao; he went all out.

The afterimage flickered, and in an instant, he was right in front of Chen Xiao, moving at a speed that was terrifying. Jiang Chuxue bit her lower lip, watching with bated breath. She didn't want to see Chen Xiao die, especially not because of her. Why was he so foolish? He already had Miss Tang... why did he have to stir her heart? If he died, how could she bear the sorrow?

At the doorway, Feng Jiafan retreated until only his head was visible, glaring at Chen Xiao with resentment. He couldn't wait for this guy to be finished off.

In a split second, the force of the punch roared toward Chen Xiao like a tsunami. But Chen Xiao didn't budge an inch.

Where the fist landed, ripples spread out. The air seemed to surge like water in every direction, and the immense power vanished into thin air, leaving no trace.

SS-rank Creation Talent: [Myriad Waters]!

"How?!" Xu Baichuan's pupils dilated. He had used almost all his strength in that punch! How could he not even break through his defense? He realized something was wrong and tried to retreat. But at that moment, he saw Chen Xiao move.

*Boom!*

The next second, Xu Baichuan was embedded into the wall several meters away, a hand pressing firmly against his forehead, veins bulging on the arm. He was pinned into the cracked indentation of the wall. Xu Baichuan felt a surge of excruciating pain erupt in the back of his head, followed by darkness and vertigo. A concussion was inevitable. The only reason he hadn't died on the spot was that Chen Xiao had held back.

Chen Xiao released his hand and rose slowly, standing like a demon god, looking down at him coldly.

It all happened too fast. Jiang Chuxue had been worried for Chen Xiao just a moment ago, and now, the tables were turned! And in such a crushing fashion! Wasn't Xu Baichuan an S-rank powerhouse? Wasn't Chen Xiao just a nobody hiding behind Miss Tang and Dashan? How was it that Xu Baichuan was being suppressed like a stray dog in Chen Xiao's hands?

Small person... rags-to-riches... Could it be that what he said about toppling the Xu family was serious?!

An unrealistic fantasy blossomed in Jiang Chuxue's mind, a young girl’s infatuation taking hold. She didn't even notice that the way she looked at Chen Xiao had completely changed. It was a look of pure adoration.

Conversely, Feng Jiafan at the door covered his mouth, trembling with terror. He stumbled away toward the stairs, knowing he had caused a massive disaster. He had let a wolf into the house! No, a tiger! A lion! Even with his wild imagination, he could never have guessed that he had actually let a Tyrannosaurus Rex into the house.

Xu Baichuan’s physique was tough; he began to struggle to his feet, his face twisted with malice. "You're done for. You're done for." He retreated in a pathetic manner. "Do you dare let me go..."

Chen Xiao laughed. "Go ahead. Call your dad, your mom, your brother—call as many people as you want!"

Xu Baichuan hadn't expected this guy to be so arrogant! Did he have any idea of the foundation the River Granary had? He didn't dare pass by Chen Xiao to use the door, so he gritted his teeth and glanced out the window. It was the fifth floor. He didn't dare jump, so he spat out a threat: "Don't you f*cking run." Then he looked at Jiang Chuxue: "Jiang Chuxue, you just wait. Once I butcher him, I'll make you wish you were..."

Chen Xiao didn't want to hear any more of his blathering and reached out to "help" him down. Terrified, Xu Baichuan didn't dare say another word and scrambled down the window ledge in a hurry.

His pathetic appearance made Jiang Chuxue burst into laughter. With the tear tracks still fresh on her face, her smile was both pitiful and mesmerizing.

"Chen Xiao, how did you get here?" Jiang Chuxue walked over to him, her face flushed, acting a bit shy.

Chen Xiao turned his head and gave a cheeky grin. "I've already infiltrated the inside. I expect to be fired any minute now."

Jiang Chuxue giggled, then a thought occurred to her: "If he really calls a lot of people over, can you handle it? How many top-tier fighters do they have?"

Jiang Chuxue thought for a moment. "Five above S-rank, and countless A-ranks!"

"Stronger than I thought," Chen Xiao admitted, but he didn't look panicked. In truth, with his current strength, few in this apocalypse could withstand a single punch. As long as it wasn't a military-grade faction like the Jiangnan Tang family, he could walk anywhere unimpeded.

"Chen Xiao, they're really strong! Let's run," Jiang Chuxue urged, biting her lip as she grabbed his sleeve to pull him away.

Chen Xiao shook his head. "Let them be strong; I'm as tough as a Pleasant Goat."

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"Ah, wait, never mind, I forgot the second half." Chen Xiao laughed, patted Jiang Chuxue on the head, and said earnestly, "Trust me. After today, there will be no more Xu family in Jiangbei."