Sky-cracking Rider

Judging others by oneself, Chen Fei's worries turned out to be correct.

If his little sister got another Dog System, let alone a Cat System, they really couldn't get by in life.

But in Chen Meng's view, her elder brother's words were filled with malice.

Was he mocking her for having less than zero combat prowess?

Don't look down on people!

"Let's go!"

Little Sister Chen, fuming, glared at Chen Fei, summoned an unmanned taxi, threw her luggage into the trunk, and rushed to sit in the passenger seat making the bad brother and stinky cat sit in the back.

Chen Meng's temper came and went quickly.

Before they reached their destination, she acted as if nothing had happened, chatting and laughing with elder brother Chen Fei, and didn't forget to stretch out her hand to pluck at the fur of the Magical Beast Big Cat.

The Golden-Eyed Azure-Hearted Civet looked helpless; you can't just pluck at one spot, it was about to be plucked bald at this rate!

From the train station to the guesthouse of Henghai Tactical Weapons Group, the journey took over two hours and cost more than 300 Star Yuans.

This was still by taking an unmanned taxi, optimizing the route throughout; if they had switched to other public transport, it would be cheaper but might take an additional one or two hours to arrive.

Although it was called a traditional guesthouse, in the eyes of Chen Fei and Chen Meng, it was a standard five-star luxury hotel.

In the splendid first-floor lobby, they checked in with the invitation they received, and both Chen Fei and Chen Meng got their room cards.

This time, Henghai Tactical Weapons Group arranged for double rooms, no mixing of genders.

Chen Fei brought an extra big cat, so he simply paid extra to book the entire standard room for himself, and the other large bed benefited the Golden-Eyed Azure-Hearted Civet.

He had to pay extra; if another person shared the room and recognized the Magical Beast, it would be uncomfortable for both parties.

Moreover, the Golden-Eyed Azure-Hearted Civet had a huge appetite, needing meat every meal and lots of it, which couldn't just be sloppily handled; if it wasn't well fed, it was easy to cause trouble.

After settling their luggage, they returned to the first-floor lobby, and Chen Fei called his little sister, Chen Meng, down with a phone call.

"Let's eat; do you want the buffet here, or shall we find a restaurant outside? I'm treating if we go out!"

Another 200,000 Star Yuans of task bonus had just been credited to his account, generously given by the Tianjiu Finance of the Li Family, with Boss Hana also rewarding them promptly without any deductions and issued fast.

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Adding to the salary from the last three months of training without any part-time jobs, Chen Fei's account balance nearly reached three million Star Yuan, just short of a tiny bit.

Although the debts previously incurred by Little Sister Chen seemed terrifying, enough to crush a salaried family, with Chen Fei's current salary standard, he could pay it off in full within the next four years without any doubt, absolutely without suspense.

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Chen Meng rubbed her hands.

"Come on! Let's eat outside!"

Could Chen Fei not see his little sister's hint? The guesthouse buffet was nowhere as good as a real restaurant.

Ah, women, always saying no, but their hearts definitely agree.

The Golden-Eyed Azure-Hearted Civet had no objections either; if the boss was treating, why not eat?

Just as they left the guesthouse lobby, they heard a commotion and felt a strange warmth spreading in all directions.

"Wow! This magic is amazing, so astounding!"

"Should be able to melt steel, right?"

"Master Yu will definitely become a Mage God in the future!"

"Hehe, that's just a small trick of mine."

"Master Yu, I heard your Fire Elemental Affinity is at least Five Stars, is that true?"

"Indeed, it's Five Stars!"

"Wow, with such talent, you're sure to become a Mage God, congratulations in advance, Master Yu."

"It's nothing; it's the good foundation my parents gave me, but I have already been admitted to the Cangqiong Star Ledge Capital Imperial Magic Academy, and I will soon go there to further my studies and take my magic skills to the next level."

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"Brother! What are they doing?"

Little Sister Chen stared in bewilderment.

The person surrounded in the center seemed to be performing magic, conjuring a basketball-sized fireball in his hands, releasing an infinite amount of heat.

Uh, aren't they afraid of being roasted?

Many people had oily sweat on their faces, yet they continued to flatter and fawn, oh my, it's cooked, it's got the flavor!

"Little sister, let's take the side door."

Chen Fei pulled Chen Meng, pretending to be important, huh? Someone has been reading too many novels. Who uses such titles in real life? Looking around, there was no camera in sight, not like they were filming. It turns out these are just a bunch of nutcases!

Let's go, crazy is contagious!

He understood that the crowd blocking the main entrance of the lobby was clearly a massive show-off scene, with all roles like prompters, jesters, mockers, praisers, sympathizers, and fools all present.

Well, good gracious, what Magic Academy, for a poor guy like Chen Fei, it was at least a dimension away.

So, better avoid and skip!

"Brother, it's magic! It's just a pity I don't have the talent for Elemental Affinity, and I don't even have Special Ability!"

Little Sister Chen, realising this, immediately felt envious.

Her elder brother had awakened Metal Elemental Psychic Power, and it was even B-grade, while she wasn't even worth a fart: how could she not feel disheartened?

As for physical strength, that was even more depressing, she couldn't even beat a cat.

"Xiao Meng, don't envy others, just be the best you can be."

Chen Fei had always maintained a good mindset; like the unexpectedly awakened Metal Elemental Psychic Power, what comes is my fortune, what goes is fate.

Without that Dog System, it was even better; constantly fatal missions, or death-defying tasks, he simply wasn't cut out for those.

Among those clustered around Master Yu, someone with sharp ears heard Chen Fei's words and disdainfully muttered, "Humph, sour grapes."

But someone quickly cautioned him.

"Hold your tongue a bit, there are quite a few connected ones among the trainees this time; be careful not to offend anyone."

This statement was quite telling.

However, for a century-old factory like Henghai Tactical Weapons Group, isn't it normal to have some connected individuals in the new hires?

The talentless ones handle public relations, and the capable ones are placed in proper positions, making full use of everyone. There won't be people who only collect salaries without working. Only those who are incapable and unable to move or speak are truly kept out.

In the eyes sizing up Chen Fei and his sister Chen Meng, a hint of peculiarity emerged, as if to say their haughty demeanor was undoubtedly that of connected ones.

Whether they are connected or not, only the person themselves would know. Little Sister Chen had secured the traineeship on her merit.

Chen Meng lifted her chin and pretended to talk to herself, "What's all this scoffing about? Are you selling chit cakes? Having some little fire magic isn't that impressive."

This silly girl was still straightforward, at an age where she couldn't keep things to herself, always speaking her mind without harboring any ill intentions.

Master Yu, surrounded by people, slightly furrowed his brow and waved his hand. A basketball-sized fireball immediately flew towards the siblings, intending only to scare them. It would circle around and return.

He didn't have the guts to actually harm anyone.

In broad daylight, using magic to harm someone—was he asking for death, or death, or perhaps death!

"Er Lang!"

Chen Fei calmly called out the name of the big cat beside him.

"Awoo!"

The Golden-Eyed Azure-Hearted Civet lazily yawned, and with a flash of golden light in its eyes, a beam of invisible psychic power struck out.

Phew!~

The basketball-sized fireball hadn't even come within ten feet before it turned into a wisp of blue smoke and disappeared without a trace.

A mere small fireball, barely stronger than a substandard magic bullet, was nothing in front of a Seventh Rank Magical Beast. The Psychic Series talent activated, instantly disassembling the fireball's magical structure, and the Fire Element returned to the atmosphere.

The effect was similar to Xiao Jiu's Third Rank "Element Dispel" but much more ingenious—a feather could overturn a thousand pounds, showcasing the unique finesse of Psychic Series spells.

"Coward!"

Little Sister Chen, oblivious to the psychic power fluctuations and magical element anomalies around her, assumed the opponent had simply attempted a provocation but then chickened out, showing utter disdain.

This time, her voice was louder, clear enough for everyone to hear, and her elder brother Chen Fei showed his support.

A failed attempt at showing off, a classic case of looking foolish.

"Where did my fireball go?"

Master Yu was caught off guard, never expecting the fireball to extinguish itself rather than being controlled by him.

Someone, clearly noticing the oddity with the fireball and getting excited, carelessly said, "Hey, you two, hurry up and apologize to Master Yu, it won't be a joke next time."

"Apologize? Are you apologizing, or is that Mr. Yu apologizing?"

Chen Fei extended his hand and pulled his sister behind him.

This little sister could be scolded or hit by him, but no one else could touch her, not even a brother-in-law.

That's how the Chen Family protected their own, disagreement means a challenge!

"Brother, should we call the police?"

Being doted on by her brother, Little Sister Chen immediately pulled out her phone, causing the group opposite to collectively stiffen their faces.

Calling the police at every turn—what happened to the code of Jianghu?

"We haven't done anything to you, right?"

The man who had spoken earlier had not anticipated Chen Meng's fiery temperament; she was ready to call the police without even exchanging pleasantries.

The police would first cuff the mage upon arrival and discuss matters at the station.

It's that unreasonable!

Ability users may have privileges, but when they make a mistake, they are dealt with most severely—they would be executed rather than given a life sentence without parole.

"Whether you did anything or not is not for you to say, nor for your companion to judge, hehe, only the police and the courts have a say."

Chen Fei took over, leisurely observing these folks.

Two people and a big cat had successfully encircled about a dozen of the opponents. With the advantage in their hands, they poured out liberally.

This was causing trouble for Master Yu!

The man's face grew uglier by the moment.

"My friend, I was just making a joke, I meant no harm," said the young mage known as Master Yu, finally stepping forward.

Feigning ignorance at this critical moment would soon leave him friendless, just like Chen Fei; failing to protect his own meant no one would follow him.

Those who don't respect others will never have friends.

Besides, the big cat beside Chen Fei looked vaguely familiar.

"Master Yu thinks this was a joke, so I must ask, if the same joke were on you, I wonder if Master Yu could take it!"

Chen Fei stared straight at him, his tone utterly devoid of jest.

As a rookie who survived the corporate warfare among military contractors, it was only natural he would possess an aggressive aura.

"Brother!"

Little Sister Chen's expression changed slightly; it was her first time witnessing this side of her brother.

Even when Brother Chen Fei beat Little Shanzi into a helpless cry, he had never emitted such a strange, oppressive presence. It made breathing seem difficult, and the hairs on one's back felt distinctly erect.

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