Imagine, even kissing her could lead to poisoning, in that situation...
"Pitiful my foot!" Zhu Rong suddenly shouted angrily.
Chapter Sixty-Two: [Take Off Your Clothes!]
Chen Xiao could also see that the feud between Zhu Rong and that venomous woman was far from minor. However, since Zhu Rong herself wouldn't say anything, he couldn't ask. And Old Tian seemed unwilling to reveal anything either.
After Lao Tian and Zhu Rong went to the hospital to find him that day, they immediately brought him back. Chen Xiao's injuries were quite serious, but fortunately no bones were broken; they were mostly superficial wounds. However, his arms were severely damaged in the explosion, and he had also fallen down the hillside, bumping and bruising himself all the way.
After bringing Chen Xiao back, Lao Tian led him directly into the bathroom behind the coffee shop.
The bathtub was filled with a whole tub of light green liquid, the color of which looked like shower gel diluted dozens of times, but the smell was faintly pungent.
Chen Xiao asked Lao Tian what this was, and Lao Tian simply told him to take off his clothes and soak in it.
Later, Chen Xiao learned that this was a "biological cell regeneration fluid," specifically used to treat external injuries. This fluid has an activating function that stimulates the self-repair and regeneration of biological cells. It is also a high-tech product of the service company, supposedly developed from samples extracted from the blood and cells of a superhuman with innate regenerative abilities.
This liquid is normally very expensive, and service establishments usually use a sealed, capsule-like container for it. However, the conditions here are rather basic, so we had to pour it into the bathtub…
Chen Xiao soaked in the pool for a full day and night, until the skin on his fingers turned white, but his injuries had indeed healed by about 70-80%!
Soaking in the water, I felt a constant, subtle tingling sensation on my wounded skin. Then, under the watchful eye, I saw the muscles of the wound slowly heal and the damaged skin grow back—it was a truly magical feeling.
However, Lao Tian later told Chen Xiao that the "cell repair fluid" they, the retirees, had only obtained a counterfeit version through connections. The genuine product at the service center had far more powerful functions!
"Because this kind of stuff is hard to get, we can only get a tiny bit each time. So, to save resources, our repair solution is diluted many times over. Excessive dilution reduces its effectiveness. The genuine product from our service center is more than three times stronger. With your injury, you should be able to recover in just a few hours."
Chen Xiao then remembered that the first time he was taken away by the service agency, he was unconscious for a night, and when he woke up, all his injuries had healed. He must have used this kind of repair fluid.
This was an unexpected incident, and the old guys felt quite ashamed. With the capabilities of their unscrupulous trio of bosses in the abandoned street, they had almost allowed their client to be betrayed right under their noses.
But things got increasingly bizarre. Unexpectedly, other superpowered organizations openly intervened! Moreover, at this banquet, their target wasn't just Lu Bancheng, but they were trying to wipe out the three giants in one fell swoop.
If we think about it this way, the previous extortion of Lu Bancheng is not so simple.
"I really don't understand. With the methods of Black Knight Qiu Yun and his ilk, how could they resort to such an almost idiotic extortion? Black Knights are capable of murder and arson, yet they're not short of money. Even if they were really going to extort money, they wouldn't be so gentle. Lu Bancheng hasn't paid yet, and the other party has only scared him; he hasn't even lost a hair. If it were according to Black Knights' style, they probably would have crippled him by now."
Sitting in the coffee shop, Lao Tian held a steaming teacup and analyzed it very carefully.
Chen Xiao was sitting opposite him.
Three days have passed since the incident, and in these three days, the three have strengthened their protection of Lu Bancheng and the others. Originally, the three unscrupulous bosses took turns monitoring them individually, but now it has been changed to Zhu Rong and Gong Gong, a husband and wife duo, monitoring them simultaneously, while Lao Tian serves as a mobile backup.
This incident had a significant impact. Firstly, the guests at the banquet were all prominent figures in K City and the surrounding area. Such a terrorist attack—an explosion and an assassination attempt—naturally enraged these members of high society. Secondly, Xu and Lu, who narrowly escaped death, were two of K City's biggest tycoons, while the foreigner was a high-ranking figure in a well-known European conglomerate. How could the authorities afford to be complacent about the near-assassination of such important figures?
Moreover, in order to help Chen Xiao and Zhu Rong conceal their identities, Xu Ershao had no choice but to fabricate a lie, saying that the other party possessed heavy weapons, firearms, and bombs! Otherwise, how could he explain the mess on the terrace?
Fortunately, although there were quite a few witnesses that day, those who saw the scene were all the Xu and Lu families' own bodyguards and confidants. With a gag order in place, they wouldn't say anything out of turn.
However, the guests were difficult to control. In less than three days, all sorts of rumors had spread: supernatural events at the lavish banquet, a magical woman whose entire body could glow and ignite…
However, no concrete evidence such as images or videos has been left behind, so most people still don't really believe such an incredible story that has been passed down solely through word of mouth.
However... there is one person who is absolutely convinced—Officer Xu, who has already participated in the investigation of this major case!
He had also called Chen Xiao, because he knew Chen Xiao quite well and knew there were some unusual things about him. Sure enough, Chen Xiao didn't hide anything from Officer Xu, whom he knew so well, and simply told him that his guess was correct; there were indeed people with superpowers involved in this matter. However, Chen Xiao also said that he couldn't reveal too much, and also told Officer Xu that this matter was probably beyond the control of ordinary police officers; ordinary police officers had no room to maneuver when dealing with people with superpowers.
“My friends and I will protect them, but at times we may need the help of the police, such as… suppressing the news. After all, my friends are not in a position to be seen in public.”
When Chen Xiao said this, he didn't realize that he himself had gradually entered the ranks of those who "couldn't see the light of day."
“To deal with Qiu Yun, we can’t carry our full set of equipment—helmets and detectors. Both have metal parts. We need to wear anti-magnetic and anti-pulse leather jackets, and magnetic shoes are unusable because of their metal parts.” Old Tian said, frowning slightly, his expression hesitant. But he still whispered, “Chen Xiao, you don’t need to go in this operation against the Black Knight. You were originally an agent anyway. Going out on missions isn’t within your job scope. Besides…”
"Besides, my abilities aren't enough to help much, right?" Chen Xiao seemed to smile. "Old Tian, if it were anything else, I would stay home and keep watch. But... Xu Yifan is my good friend, and now his father is in trouble. I can't just stand by and do nothing!"
Old Tian frowned: "Chen Xiao, you don't understand the Black Knights! Alice and Qiu Yun are a very famous and top-notch duo! Alice is good at sneak attacks. Her poison attacks are ever-changing, and can poison people without them even realizing it. Moreover, she also has a secondary ability, which is a basic muscle mimicry. She can change her appearance and even her body shape in a short time! Then, when you are not on guard, she will quietly sneak up next to you, waiting for an opportunity to give you a fatal blow! And Qiu Yun is best at head-on combat! The two of them, one in the open and one in the shadows, have worked together to solve many big cases over the years! Moreover... although Qiu Yun doesn't like killing, that Alice is a ruthless woman."
"No, then I can't just sit on the sidelines and watch the show." Chen Xiao quickly put on his leather jacket. His voice wasn't loud, but it was firm and his tone left no room for doubt: "Xiao Xu is my brother—my only brother!" However, Lao Tian and the others didn't feel any relief—if it were any other small, insignificant organization facing the Service Society, they would have wisely retreated long ago. After all, in the world of supernatural abilities, organizations that dare to challenge the Service Society are extremely rare.
However, the Black Knights are definitely not the kind of organization that would back down. Alice is not, and Qiu Yun is even more arrogant and would never back down.
The first encounter between the two sides was completely unexpected. Following international custom, everyone retreated initially, then laid out their strategies for a full-blown battle. Old Tian and the others believed that when the Black Knights returned, given Qiu Yun's usual style, it would inevitably be a large-scale, fierce fight. Xu Ershao had suspended classes and was staying home every day. This time, the opposing side attacked both the Xu and Lu families simultaneously. As the designated successor of the Xu family, Xu Ershao naturally received tight protection, while Lu Xiaoxiao from the Lu family was also ordered home.
When Chen Xiao arrived at the Xu family, he did not see Old Master Xu. However, Old Master Xu had already learned the whole story from Second Young Master Xu, and... it seemed that Old Master Xu also knew about Old Tian and the others. Therefore, before Chen Xiao arrived, he had already given an order to the head steward of the family that any request Chen Xiao made must be fulfilled!
Young Master Xu was delighted by his arrival: "Haha! It's good that you're here. I've been so bored at home these past few days! With you here, at least you can keep me company."
Chen Xiao glanced at the fully armed bodyguards surrounding Young Master Xu, each carrying a gun and a walkie-talkie, looking as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
Chen Xiao frowned: "This won't do! Everyone has dropped their guns. To our opponents, having guns in their hands is like having a bomb detonator—just drop them!"
Lost?
The bodyguards stared blankly at the young master's friend.
Xu Ershao was also taken aback for a moment, glanced at Chen Xiao, and hesitated slightly. Regardless, for ordinary people, a gun can always provide a sense of security.
However, Xu Ershao's absolute trust in Chen Xiao still led him to make a quick decision. "Listen to him, everyone throw away your guns!"
The bodyguards exchanged bewildered glances, but finally, under their young master's strict orders, they reluctantly dropped their weapons. Some, however, cast disapproving looks at Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao ignored these stares, walked up to a bodyguard, looked him over carefully, and then frowned: "Earphones, walkie-talkies, belt buckles, um... tie clips, cell phones, watches, rings, all jewelry and accessories... Let me put it this way, none of you are allowed to carry any metal items on your person! Absolutely not! Understand?"
The bodyguards looked somewhat dismissive, but Xu Ershao noticed the unprecedented seriousness in Chen Xiao's tone! In his memory, his good friend had always been somewhat indifferent, rarely caring about what was happening around him, and had never spoken in such a harsh tone before.
"Do as I say!" Young Master Xu stood beside Chen Xiao, his face cold. "From this moment on, his words are my words! No one is allowed to disobey!"
Chen Xiao sighed. He knew that as a young man commanding these bodyguards, it was inevitable that some people would be dissatisfied—no, not just inevitable, but definitely dissatisfied!