newbobooks Chapter 111 I'm not interested
Chapter 111 I'm not interested
"Master Chen, did you know that last night a master broke into the Xiao family, killed someone, and left without a trace? No one in the entire Xiao family could stand against him, not even Old Master Xiao!"
Early in the morning, Xiao Qiang and Xiao Xiong approached Xiao Chen and spoke.
Xiao Chen naturally pretended not to know.
"Even Old Taishan was defeated in one move, what level of expert must he be? I'm afraid even the number one expert in Jiang City doesn't have that kind of strength..." The two discussed enthusiastically.
Now, the entire Xiao family is abuzz with speculation about the identity of that mysterious expert.
But no one knew that the instigator was just an ordinary trial disciple from the southern city of the Xiao family.
After washing up, the two led Xiao Chen to the place where the trial disciples trained every day.
They arrived relatively late, by which time most of the trial disciples had already gathered.
Xiao Chen was new, so he naturally attracted everyone's attention.
"I heard that he came from the branch family in Nancheng. He is the real young master there, but the fortune teller said he was a jinx and everyone despised him. His status in the family is not even as good as a dog's. Xiao Yichen is just an adopted son, but he is given the title of the son of a true dragon..." someone whispered.
"A jinx? How can such an unlucky thing participate in the trial? What are the main family thinking? I'd better stay away from this guy."
The two offspring from the Northwest branch were sizing up Xiao Chen, seemingly plotting something.
Xiao Chen sensed an unfriendly gaze and looked over.
A young man exuding an air of nobility looked at him coldly.
“That’s the second young master of this branch family, one of the top contenders. Don’t mess with him, after all, this is his territory,” Xiao Xiong said in a low voice.
"Those two are our Northwest branch's top contenders. The man is called Xiao Lin, and the woman is called Xiao Feifei..."
Xiao Chen didn't care much.
These descendants of the branch family are nothing to him now, and he feels no pressure competing with them.
"You must be Xiao Chen, the new guy?" a middle-aged man asked as he walked over.
He is the instructor in charge of daily training.
“Each member of the branch family must be tested first to determine their level.” He arranged for Xiao Chen to undergo the test.
The so-called test includes some basic physical training, reaction ability, and finally, combat ability.
The instructor took a booklet and gave Xiao Chen a test on the spot.
Everyone was quite interested in the newcomer's abilities.
"What skills could a mere abandoned son from the South City family possibly have?" The second young master stood there, his expression full of disdain.
He was entrusted by Xiao Wushuang to deal with Xiao Chen, but Xiao Wushuang did not tell him any information, so he looked down on Xiao Chen.
"Greetings, Master of the Family."
Some people noticed that the head of the Xiao family and several key figures had arrived and were watching silently from the sidelines, and couldn't help but show a strange expression.
How could a son of a branch family in the south, who has no reputation, attract the attention of the higher-ups?
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiao Chen's results were announced one after another.
"Just as I expected." The second young master smiled sneer, his contempt growing even stronger.
Xiao Chen's grades were all mediocre; not at the bottom, but not outstanding either.
It can be described as mediocre.
Everyone immediately lost interest.
“He’s a person, let’s try to win him over,” Xiao Feifei said to Xiao Lin.
The head of the Xiao family and others frowned slightly.
When Xiao Chen first arrived, his performance was quite remarkable.
The fact that even the Xiao family steward was forced back by his palm strike shows that his strength is extraordinary.
"This kid is hiding his true abilities," the Xiao family patriarch said in a low voice.
"He has the ability, yet he's not as flamboyant as other seeds. He's indeed a good prospect. Report this truthfully to your family." With that, they left.
After what happened last night, the entire Xiao family is on edge. They are busy investigating the origins and purpose of that mysterious person in order to prepare a response.
"Test complete. Take a break, then training will begin," the instructor shouted.
After the instructor left, the second young master came to him.
"I really don't understand how someone as mediocre and useless as you dared to offend Xiao Wushuang and Xiao Yichen? And how could they tolerate you coming this far..." the second young master said in a cold voice.
Xiao Chen glanced at him indifferently.
"It's alright. Since I promised Xiao Wushuang, this is your final destination." The second young master said contemptuously, glanced at Xiao Qiang and Xiao Xiong, and walked away.
“You’re insane,” Xiao Chen uttered.
He hides his strength because he feels it's unnecessary.
Because he knew that the trials here were just a formality, and that no one would actually be eliminated; in the end, everyone would be able to report to the main family.
There, a series of trials will take place, including the most important bloodline concentration test.
In his previous life, he lost everything and had no competitive edge. It was only because of his extremely high bloodline concentration that he became the number one candidate to succeed him, which led to his parents being instigated by Xiao Yichen to kill him.
"Master Chen, the Second Young Master may seem harmless, but he's actually quite vicious. You'll have to be extra careful in the future," Xiao Qiang and Xiao Xiong sighed.
Neither of them is a bad person at heart.
Xiao Chen smiled but didn't say anything.
He has already defeated the entire Xiao family, so why would they be afraid of a mere second young master?
At this moment, Xiao Feifei and Xiao Lin also came over.
"Xiao Chen, are you interested in joining our group?" Xiao Feifei asked with a smile.
"The trials here will include the future trip to the main family in the capital. We outsiders will always be at a disadvantage. If we can unite, we can stand up to the Jiang City branch family and the main family members and avoid being bullied and treated unfairly," Xiao Feifei said kindly, inviting Xiao Chen to stand together.
Xiao Chen smiled slightly.
He knew that the descendants of the Northwest branch family all obeyed these two men.
The so-called teamwork is just a nice-sounding phrase; in reality, it's all about supporting these two promising players and giving them the ability to compete with their own team members.
"I'm not interested," Xiao Chen said calmly.
Xiao Feifei's smile faltered slightly, while Xiao Lin frowned.
They didn't expect Xiao Chen to refuse.
An unwanted outcast, at odds with his own branch of the family, and having offended the branch members here, shouldn't Xiao Chen be grateful and beg to join them if they extend an olive branch?
"Have you thought this through? Joining us will only benefit you. On your own, you'll probably be dealt a terrible blow by Xiao Zhihui," Xiao Feifei continued to persuade her.
"If you had any brains at all, you would know how to make a choice." Xiao Lin's expression was already displeased.
“I already said, I’m not interested,” Xiao Chen repeated.
Xiao Feifei frowned slightly.
She was so embarrassed after being rejected twice.
"Kid, you're pretty arrogant." Xiao Lin's expression was unfriendly.
"Feifei is doing this for your own good, trying to help you out. Otherwise, with a jinx like you, who would want to take you in? But you're not even grateful. What, with your mediocre skills, do you think you're some kind of hot commodity?"
"None of your business," Xiao Chen spat out.
Everyone present looked at Xiao Chen in astonishment.
Where did he get the courage to offend Xiao Lin?
That's a top seed player.
And he was just an ordinary person...
"What did you say?" Xiao Lin's face turned cold upon hearing this, and he glared at Xiao Chen.
He wanted to teach this arrogant person a lesson.
"Xiao Lin, let it go," Xiao Feifei said, trying to stop him.
Xiao Lin listened to her and, although annoyed, refrained from making a move.
"I'll let you off this time for Fei Fei's sake." He snorted coldly and turned away.
"Xiao Chen, you'd better watch yourself from now on," Xiao Feifei said before turning away.
He's just an ordinary member of a branch family in the south; he's not worth her effort to recruit.
Since he's acting so recklessly, he'll reap what he sows.