ACSP: Chapter 15: Chen Chuxi: I have the Lava Release Bloodline Limit, how can he compare to me?
"You're wrong about that."
The Chen family elder shook his head and continued: "According to the news I received, when Jiang Chen fought that patrol captain, he not only forced the other party to merge with their contracted character, but he also did it using only a single Shadow Clone."
"Also, that patrol captain's contract partner seems to be a Tokubetsu Jonin with superb swordsmanship, who is quite well-known among the younger generation in the City Lord's Mansion."
As soon as these words were spoken, Everyone present was stunned.
They looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Especially Chen Chuxi; she was completely dumbfounded.
She couldn't believe that a trash of a man she had discarded would actually possess such terrifying strength.
To dare to fight a level 50+ Tokubetsu Jonin Contractor right after completing the contract ceremony, And even forcing the opponent to use a fusion skill that can only be unlocked by level 50 Contractors...
This was simply too outrageous.
Chen Zhentian's brow furrowed: "Fourth Elder, is this news reliable?"
Fourth Elder Chen nodded with a solemn expression: "This matter already spread through the City Lord's Mansion yesterday; it shouldn't be false."
—Crack—
The teacup in Chen Zhentian's hand shattered: "How can this be? Didn't that kid only contract two Genin? How can he be so powerful?"
Fourth Elder Chen said thoughtfully: "I think there's definitely something unusual about that kid Jiang Chen. I've been observing him for the past three years. He is a very cautious person. Logically speaking, he shouldn't be foolish enough to ignore a Shadow-level powerhouse and choose two Genin instead."
Chen Zhentian understood his meaning: "Are you saying the two Genin that kid contracted aren't ordinary Genin?"
"Yes, that's very likely."
Fourth Elder Chen nodded without hesitation: "I saw a video online before where someone in the Magic Capital contracted a Genin—and the most looked-down-upon Taijutsu Genin at that, who didn't know any Ninjutsu. But he later displayed strength that left everyone speechless. Especially when he reached level 50 and unlocked the contract fusion skill, his strength far surpassed Contractors of the same level. Even those Kage-level Contractors didn't dare to fight him."
Hearing this, Chen Chuxi couldn't help but frown: "Fourth Uncle, are you blaming me for driving Jiang Chen away and making the Chen family lose a powerful figure?"
Fourth Elder Chen really wanted to say yes, but since Chen Chuxi was now the future heir of the Chen family, he could only sigh: "Things have already reached this point; there's no use saying anything now. The current plan is to find a way to deal with that kid as soon as possible. If I'm not mistaken, the reason Li Yanran was able to clear the Hell-level difficulty Novice Secret Realm might also be related to that kid Jiang Chen."
Chen Chuxi couldn't help but laugh: "Fourth Uncle, you think too highly of him. Even if Jiang Chen really did contract a hidden character, he's still trash in my eyes. Don't forget, I've contracted the Fifth Mizukage, who possesses the Lava Release Bloodline Limit. I now have four attributes of Chakra: Wind, Lightning, Water, and Earth. How can he compare to me?"
Fourth Elder Chen opened his mouth, wanting to say more.
But Chen Chuxi unceremoniously interrupted him: "Enough, Fourth Uncle. If you still want to talk to me about Jiang Chen, there's no need. I don't care what kind of character he contracted; in my eyes, he will always be trash. And that Li Yanran is merely picking up what I didn't want. Just you watch; when the next secret realm competition comes, I'll show those people in the City Lord's Mansion what a true Kage-level Contractor is."
Without waiting for Fourth Elder Chen to reply, she turned and strode away.
Chen Zhentian feigned anger and cursed a bit before looking at Fourth Elder Chen: "Fourth Elder, this girl just has this kind of temper. Please don't take it to heart."
Fourth Elder Chen said seriously: "Big brother, it's good that Xiao Xi has confidence, but we cannot be careless. If Jiang Chen cannot be used by us, for safety's sake, my suggestion is to get rid of him as soon as possible to avoid long nights and many dreams."
Chen Zhentian didn't hesitate: "Fine, I'll leave this matter to you. Remember to be clean and quick about it."
...
Time quickly moved to evening.
At this time, outside the secret realm valley of the [Village of the Bloody Mist], Li Yanran and the others, who had been grinding in the secret realm all day, were finally preparing to head back.
Throughout the day, their team had broken the records of the [Village of the Bloody Mist] time and time again.
And they were grinding the Hell-level difficulty secret realm, Leaving the other people who were also grinding the secret realm feeling numb with shock.
As the captain, Li Yanran had successfully become a celebrity in everyone's eyes.
During this time, many reporters even specifically ran here wanting to interview her.
Li Yanran thoroughly enjoyed this feeling of being valued.
She felt that this time, she could finally hold her head high in front of her father, the City Lord.
Of course, She didn't forget to thank Jiang Chen.
Because she knew very well in her heart that everything she had now was thanks to Jiang Chen.
If it weren't for Jiang Chen, The four of them might still be struggling in simple-difficulty secret realms right now.
How could they have attracted so much attention?
"Jiang Chen, thank you so much this time. How about I give you the captain position next time? I think you're more suited for it."
Li Yanran said somewhat sheepishly.
Lin Ye, Wang Shanshan, and the others nodded in agreement upon hearing this. The few of them were basically just tagging along throughout the secret realm; Jiang Chen was doing all the work. Winning while doing nothing feels good, but after doing it too many times, one starts to feel a bit guilty.
If Jiang Chen could take over the captain role, They would feel a bit better.
Jiang Chen shrugged indifferently. "Whatever. If you don't want to be captain, you can give it to me. However, I might not be able to take you through that beginner secret realm anymore."
Li Yanran thought of something and quickly asked, "Is your experience bar about to be full?"
Jiang Chen nodded with a hum of affirmation.
Although the experience he needed to level up was twice that of others,After grinding for a whole day, and in Hell-level secret realms which give the most experience, It was normal for his experience bar to be nearly full.
Li Yanran and the others had already leveled up several times today.
Li Yanran said somewhat apologetically, "I'm sorry. Because of the City Lord's Manor's business, we've wasted your grinding time."
Jiang Chen smiled faintly. "It's fine. This gives me some time to practice what I've learned in the secret realm."
Li Yanran thought Jiang Chen was just comforting her, and felt even more moved.
She suddenly felt she should properly thank that Chen Chuxi.
If not for her, how could she have had such an interaction with Jiang Chen?
The group chatted and laughed as they walked toward Jinghai City.
However, Shortly after they left the Secret Realm Valley, Jiang Chen's footsteps suddenly came to a halt.
"Jiang Chen, why did you stop?" Li Yanran asked curiously.
"We're being watched."
Jiang Chen looked ahead and said calmly, "Come out. Stop hiding."
"Jie jie jie~"
Suddenly, a sharp laugh echoed from the woods on both sides.
"As expected of the most talented Contractor in Jinghai City. It seems the Fourth Elder was right. For someone like you, if you cannot be used, it's better to eliminate you as soon as possible to avoid future trouble."