Chen Xiao was initially quite frustrated by the mutation of his body, which covered him with a hard shell that resembled black armor. However, he soon began to understand some of the secrets behind it and gradually guessed that it was probably because of his special physique and abilities that he had absorbed some kind of power from the giant snake.
But I can't just go out and meet people looking like this, completely covered in hard armor.
Fortunately, Chen Xiao quickly found a way to restore his original appearance.
The two broke into the mansion. Chen Xiao's first action was to rush into the kitchen, open the refrigerator, take out a bunch of food and drinks, stuff himself with them, fill his stomach, and then drink a whole pitcher of frozen liquid before finally taking a satisfied breath.
Next, Chen Xiao, having experienced the profound changes, took a long nap. When he woke up, he discovered that all the hard outer shell covering his body had fallen off.
It seems that this "superpower" also has a time limit. It is as if, after a certain period of time, the outer shell will become brittle and dry out over time, and then fall off and leave the body.
Upon waking, Chen Xiao found himself surrounded by the detached black fragments, which was rather uncomfortable, and he was also covered in black debris. He promptly rushed into the bathroom of the bedroom and took a long, refreshing shower. Afterward, he looked at himself in the mirror with satisfaction; everything had returned to normal.
Well, at least this ability still has some practical value.
This hard shell offers formidable defense and can be detached afterward, making it a viable option for future use. Otherwise, if Chen Xiao were to live with this one-piece hard shell for the rest of his life, he would probably have to consider getting a cutting machine for full-body plastic surgery.
However, even attacks from S-class powerhouses are not easy to break through this hard armor, so the cutting machine probably might not be able to cut through it.
The owner of this mansion was naturally extremely wealthy. The master bedroom had two separate, extra-large dressing rooms for men and women. Chen Xiao, without any hesitation, found a suitable set of clothes to change into, avoiding the embarrassment of being naked.
When he finished dressing and walked out of the room, he saw the sea god standing in the hall downstairs, who had also changed into a tropical girl's outfit.
A floral print miniskirt and a low-cut, sleeveless, sheer cardigan. Although the inner "bodysuit" was still there, it was so thin and almost transparent that it was barely noticeable unless you looked closely. "I almost didn't recognize you with your clothes on," Chen Xiao said almost unconsciously, earning a glare from the Sea God.
Having escaped danger, the two seem to have turned enemies into friends... Well, "friends" might not be the best word yet, but the fact that the Sea God is willing to mate with Chen Xiao suggests that this is a step further than just "friends."
However, now that they have left the island and returned to the civilized world, it seems that it is time for the two, whose positions differ, to part ways.
"Thank you...we..." Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment before preparing to say goodbye. He still had many things to do, and the first thing he needed to do was find a way to contact Zhang Xiaotao and the others.
Although Chen Xiao wasn't worried about their safety—after all, with Yan Hua and her servant by his side, those guys naturally wouldn't encounter any danger—he was concerned that if he didn't find them quickly after escaping danger himself. He feared that, aside from others, Zhang Xiaotao and Tang Ying would surely be heartbroken and crying their eyes out.
"Are you leaving? Is something the matter?" Poseidon asked casually, seemingly without any intention of saying goodbye.
"Yes, I need to go find them," Chen Xiao said cautiously. "They don't know I'm safe yet, and..."
Even though the atmosphere between the two has eased considerably, Chen Xiao still deliberately avoided discussing their differing stances, and he didn't inquire about the nature of the organization where the Sea God was located.
"Do you know how to find them?" The sea god smiled strangely.
"..." Chen Xiao thought for a moment and honestly replied, "I don't know. But I'll call Japan first and ask; maybe they'll have some news."
The sea god shook his head, but pointed behind him.
In the living room, a large-screen high-end LCD TV was playing the news, but it was receiving CNN news programs.
On the television screen, reports were frantically covering the sinking of the HMS Victoria!
This is not surprising. After all, the sinking of such a large luxury cruise ship, with a significant number of passengers and crew injured or killed, is major news worldwide! What's more, there were members of the Japanese Imperial Family on board!
The screen displayed footage of search and rescue personnel, followed by information about the survivors. It concluded by indicating that some survivors had been transported to Japan, and included a contact address and phone number for a survivor aid center. This was presumably for the survivors' families to contact them immediately.
Chen Xiao smiled upon seeing this: "You're quite observant."
Poseidon walked to the mirror, turned around in front of it, and glanced back at Chen Xiao: "I'm very handsome, aren't I?"
Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment, but finally chose to answer truthfully: "Yes."
“I never used to wear these clothes,” Poseidon said, looking at himself in the mirror. “But I want to thank you. At least until my memories awaken again, I want to enjoy my life to the fullest.”
“Uh…” Chen Xiao suddenly felt a sense of unease.
"So, since I don't have anything else to do right now, I'll just accompany you around for a bit." Poseidon turned around and grinned at Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao immediately felt a chill run down his spine: "Um... what about your organization? Will they come looking for you? What if someone causes trouble if you come with me?"
Poseidon curled his lip, his tone nonchalant: "Looking for trouble? If you don't like the look of them, just kill them."
The calm tone made it seem as if they weren't discussing murder, but rather whether to have beef or cabbage for dinner.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao's heart tightened, and he suddenly reminded himself!
The woman before me is not only an alluring beauty, but also a ruthless S-rank powerhouse!
Chen Xiao forced a smile: "You kill someone just because you don't like them? So, if you suddenly didn't like me either, would you kill me too?"
Poseidon actually thought about it seriously for a moment, his expression seemingly quite natural. After pondering for a while, he said, "I don't know. At least for now, I find you pleasing to the eye, and I somewhat enjoy being with you. However... even if I stop finding you pleasing to the eye, I don't have the ability to kill you. You can easily subdue me."
Chen Xiao sighed.
People with superpowers... it seems most of them are freaks.
Chapter 179 of the main text [Spring Flow Palace]
Kobe, Japan.
Chen Xiao had never been to Japan before, let alone the city of Kobe.
In fact, his only knowledge of Kobe was the legendary Kobe beef.
In China, many Western restaurants and Japanese restaurants of all sizes advertise Kobe beef.
Legend has it that Kobe beef is meticulously raised, with some tales even more fantastical. Some say these cattle are fed beer and medicinal diets, and that specialized staff regularly massage their stomachs. It's said that genuine Kobe beef is extremely nutritious, incredibly delicious, and melts in your mouth, and so on…
In some major cities in mainland China, Kobe beef steaks in many high-end Western restaurants can fetch exorbitant prices; a thin slice of beef can sell for hundreds or even thousands of yuan.
Such high-end and rare items naturally attract many people who like to appear cultured or who consider themselves sophisticated. This is especially true of some diners who think they have great taste but are actually just putting on an act.