Chapter 30.1

“Let me tell you, even rabbits bite when they’re cornered!”

　　By the time Jing Xi regained consciousness, he had found himself standing in the bathroom.

　　Blinking away his blurred vision, he felt water droplets sliding down his cheeks. As the world sharpened into focus, the picture finally became clear — it turned out he had been crying.

　　There were five people standing before him, and together, they forced him into a corner.

　　Seeing his tears at this moment made their excitement surge to new heights. With an assertive grip on his chin, they erupted in laughter. “Why are you crying? We’re only here to lend a hand. C’mon, turn around and let us give you a back rub.”

　　With lightning reflexes, Jing Xi dodged the incoming claws and glanced down. To his astonishment, he found himself standing in nothing but his underwear. Furthermore, his nearly dry body revealed that he had just arrived moments ago.

　　Among these five people, one of them clutched an extra towel in their hand. It was evident that its frayed fabric bore unmistakable signs of having once wrapped around its original owner before being forcefully torn off by its current possessor.

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　　The original host was of a pure bloodline and possessed explosive power, so his strength was on par with that of a human with Class-A genes. Together with Jing Xi’s extensive combat experience, dealing with these bullies was simply a walk in the park.

　　Onlookers stood in amazement as the rabbit sent five individuals sprawling with lightning speed, leaving them utterly astounded and slack-jawed.

　　With wild fury, Jing Xi continued to go on berserk until he abruptly switched tactics and feigned a wide-eyed, startled look. “Stay away, don’t come near me! Let me tell you, even rabbits bite when they’re cornered!”

　　Silence fell over the crowd as they opined, ‘Excuse me, can you please take a look at the person on the ground?’

　　After a long pause, Jing Xi finally calmed down and gaped at the five individuals with wide eyes for a good moment, flabbergasted and speechless. “Who did this?”
　　The five individuals seethed with barely contained anger. “You… f*… ck…”
　　Jing Xi protested, “No, it wasn’t me. You can’t just pin it on me.”
　　The five individuals cursed, “You… Just you wait…”
　　Jing Xi pondered for a moment before questioning his own involvement. “Could it really have been me? Welp, I do tend to forget things when I get overly excited. How about I make it up to you with a soothing back rub?”

　　As he said so, he flipped the nearest person onto their front and gave his back a vigorous scrub with a washcloth.

　　A deafening scream reverberated through the room as the unrelenting force tore through a layer of skin.

　　Meanwhile, the other four mercenaries and onlookers stood frozen in sheer horror at the gruesome sight.

　　The mercenaries’ faces turned ashen as their bodies battled against the relentless tug of gravity. With hushed voices, they uttered, “No need,” before staggering away.

　　Jing Xi regretfully rose to his feet, his gaze sweeping across the onlooking crowd. As everyone around him went about their business, he sought out a quiet corner to freshen up and pondered, “If I had not shown up, how would all this have unfolded?”

　　System answered, “There was a senior who could not stand by and lent him a hand.”

　　Jing Xi let out a nonchalant “Oh” and wasted no time diving into a refreshing shower. 

　　Heeding System’s directions, he swiftly made his way to the dormitory. His roommate, who was already in the know, leaned in and asked, “Hey, I heard you took on five people in the bathroom. That’s impressive!”

　　Jing Xi grinned and shook his head. “Nah, it wasn’t me. Don’t believe everything you hear!”

　　Given that they were all fresh recruits and had recently joined the mercenary group, their camaraderie was still in its early stages.

　　Jing Xi casually chatted with them for a bit before settling in for the night. As dawn broke the next day, he got up at half-past five in the morning and joined them for a run. Frustrated and eager for change, he inquired, “When will that family be here?”

　　System revealed, “In just a couple of days.”

　　With that, Jing Xi steeled himself and played the role of a rookie, albeit begrudgingly.

　　Subsequently, the five bullies continued to pick on him, only to face yet another swift defeat. Their faces were etched with fear as they finally grasped the harsh truth — He was a force to be reckoned with when startled. Only then did they steer clear of provoking him any further.

　　Five days later, the branch member from the Cai family arrived.

　　While the manager introduced the students, he keenly observed their training. His gaze quickly locked onto a certain fair and delicate young boy who stood out among the rugged men. Pointing his finger, he questioned, “What about him?”

　　The manager disclosed, “He’s a new recruit from this cohort and has yet to complete his final assessment.”

　　The branch member instructed, “Show me his profile.”

　　Without further conveyance, the manager retrieved his documents and handed them over. 

　　As the branch member scanned the document, he discovered that the rookie hailed from a humble background and exhibited average performance, with several aspects hovering just above the satisfactory mark.

　　His mediocre prowess indicated that he could easily be dealt with by just a single person… Yet, his interest was piqued when he beheld that visage. “But what of his character?”

　　The manager replied, “He’s quite honest, though somewhat naive.”
　　As soon as he recalled the recent events, he added, “He’s also timid and tends to get easily startled.”

　　The branch member pictured an image of a fearful little rabbit with red-rimmed eyes, and declared resolutely, “Include him as well.”

　　The manager cautioned, “It’s likely that he’ll fail the final assessment, so he’s currently only a temporary mercenary.”

　　However, the underlying message conveyed by his words was that the company should not bear responsibility for his errors.

　　Waving off the manager’s apprehension, the branch member reassured, “No worries. We’re also in search of service staff with a pleasant disposition, and his appearance fits the bill.”

　　Upon hearing that, the manager refrained from further comments. After the branch member was done with the personnel selection, the manager called upon all the chosen mercenaries to convene in the office for contract signing.

　　A group of tall and burly mercenaries swiveled their heads in unison, fixing their gaze upon a certain rabbit that seemed quite out of place.

　　The rabbit, too, wore a look of bewilderment as it inquired, “Am you absolutely certain that I’ve been chosen as well?”

　　The manager responded, “Absolutely. They happen to be in need of a service staff member with a good image.”

　　The second those words were voiced, the mercenaries burst into peals of laughter. Yet, with just a mere glance from their employer, they immediately subdued their mirth and donned a serious countenance as they deduced their employer’s inclination for a more composed demeanor.

　　Noticing that their employer gave him a reassuring look, Jing Xi gratefully smiled back at them before they left the company for the spaceport.

　　The group hopped aboard a spacecraft and touched down on a neighboring planet. Only then did they embark on the docked Lya Shadowstar.

　　Presently, there remained just five days before the grand birthday celebration of Patriarch Cai. In this lapse of time, they had to acquaint themselves with the entire spacecraft layout, set up patrol routes, and devise contingency strategies for potential crises.

　　As a service staff member, Jing Xi was not required to participate, so he conscientiously went to search for his colleagues.

　　However, the branch member halted him in his tracks.

　　The service crew aboard this spacecraft was a highly skilled and trained team, but he had different plans in mind — having fun with this rabbit. Naturally, he would not permit a mercenary to undertake such duties, as it would be a recipe for chaos, and the repercussions were also his to shoulder.

　　After some thoughtful consideration, he assigned some simple tasks to the other party before dismissing them for the time being.

　　Before anyone knew it, the five days slipped away like a fleeting moment, and the day of the grand celebration was upon them.

　　Spacecrafts had been arriving non-stop since yesterday, and today was no different. Lya Shadowstar shone brilliantly under the radiance of dazzling lights, creating an opulent and vibrant atmosphere that was teeming with an unending stream of guests.

　　The invitation card clearly stated the departure time when the spacecraft would leave the port and orbit around the Cello Constellation. Adjacent to this constellation was the headquarters of the Celestial Lupin Clan, Hurzy Asterim. Since Jing Xi was unsure whether Duan Chi would be attending this event, he had System keep an eye out for him.

　　Following the end of the first storyline, System no longer wasted energy on monitoring Duan Chi’s whereabouts. Instead, it set up a hormone monitor to remind Jing Xi to meet up with the other party before any issues arose with Duan Chi’s health.

　　After executing Jing Xi’s instructions, it returned and gushed worriedly, “He is present as well. It would be best for you to keep a low profile today. Despite the change in your physical appearance and the loss of the blood tie, he can still identify you with more than just blood since his intuition is uncannily sharp. What if he were to recognize you?”

　　Yet, Jing Xi answered calmly, “Alright, keep an eye on him. I’ll just stay out of sight.”

　　System’s worries eased slightly as it contemplated the immense size of the Lya Shadowstar and promptly reactivated the GPS tracking on CEO Duan.