"Haha, Xiao Chen, I didn't expect you to return to Tianfeng City!" Several young clan members jeered at the entrance.
Xiao Chen's eyes glinted coldly: "Yes, I'm back."
As their laughter echoed, the system beeped in his mind:
[Hatred detected. Hatred points +8][Current Hatred: 8/100]
"Interesting," Xiao Chen murmured. He concentrated his anger into his palms.
The youths sneered: "You think you're stronger now? Keep dreaming, you're still a loser."
Xiao Chen smirked: "A loser, huh? Let's see if losers can turn the tables."
With a subtle gesture, a strange energy surged through him. His dantian ached slightly, but felt invigorating.
[Hatred points: 12/100][Meridian breakthrough chance: 5%]
He closed his eyes, whispering: "Break…through!"
In an instant, a force burst from his dantian, slightly opening a meridian point.
Xiao Chen's eyes glimmered: "So, hatred can be harnessed like this."
The surrounding youths froze, shocked that the so-called loser had changed.