bioinnovel Chapter 433 [3 chapters combined into 1] Xiaoyu: You're not Riley, who are you!
Chapter 433 [3 chapters combined into 1] Xiaoyu: You're not Riley, who are you!
"Ugh...!"
The intruder groaned, the sharp pain and shock in his back making him feel dizzy.
Clearly, the intruders had no idea that Xiaoyu, whose presence was almost as prominent as a mascot, possessed such powerful abilities, based on the information they had gathered!
What was even more unexpected was that this little girl, who was acting cute just a moment ago, was so decisive and ruthless when it came to the "Spider-Man" she trusted and liked!
Unfortunately, Jade, deeply influenced by Riley, would not show the slightest pity or soft-heartedness towards the enemy just because the intruders were bewildered.
The moment the over-the-shoulder throw was completed, Xiaoyu released her grip.
He then leaped into the air, shouting "Eee-ya-!!!" and delivered a standard Cheng-style flying kick to the "fake Riley's" face!
The kick was both powerful and accurate, landing squarely on the mask that "Fake Riley" had created by mimicking the symbiote suit!
The immense force caused the solid alloy floor to visibly dent. Along with the intruder's head, most of its lower body was thrown upwards, buried headfirst into the floor, accompanied by the intruder's unnatural tremors!
At the same time, Xiaoyu, having completed her flying kick, used the momentum to do a backflip and landed lightly, her sharp eyes fixed on the intruder whose half-body was embedded in the floor and whose legs were twitching slightly.
She shook her head, realizing she hadn't had a real combat opportunity since receiving the super-soldier serum injection. This caused her to instinctively use all her strength when she performed the flying kick, leaving her ankle slightly numb.
Without hesitation, he pushed off with his feet and charged forward again, intending to chop his five fingers together into a chopstick shape before "Fake Riley" could counterattack, and strike the unsuspecting back of the neck to knock him unconscious!
However, just as her attack, carrying a strong gust of wind, was about to strike its target—
"Don't go too far, little girl!"
A short, cold, distorted syllable, imbued with powerful magic, suddenly burst forth from the seemingly listless "intruder"!
In an instant, an invisible, viscous, amber-like magic enveloped Xiaoyu!
Xiaoyu's momentum suddenly halted, as if she had been paused, frozen in a punching pose, less than half a meter from the intruder! Only her eyes could move, revealing surprise and resentment.
"Hmph...cough cough..."
After finally managing to control Xiaoyu and getting a chance to catch his breath, the intruder, who had been caught off guard and brutally beaten, let out a cold snort mixed with pain and anger.
He then braced himself with his hands on the ground, his body surging with an ominous dark green magical glow.
With the help of magic, the upper body, which was deeply embedded in the alloy floor, was forcibly "pulled" out!
Of course, Xiaoyu's two heavy blows weren't entirely ineffective.
But for an ordinary person, such a powerful offensive would either kill them or leave them half-dead, and they would have to spend the rest of their lives in the ICU. For the "fake Riley" in front of them, it was far from enough to completely incapacitate him as Jade had expected.
Even the disguise of the symbiotic suit on "Fake Riley's" body had been mostly destroyed when he was hit on the head. Now, as "Fake Riley" actively used his magic, it quickly covered up his true face like a tide.
But the gaze cast upon Xiaoyu through the milky-white blindfold no longer held the deliberately feigned tenderness and doting. Instead, it burned with a dark rage and a scrutinizing light, fixed on Xiaoyu, whose figure was frozen in place.
"I never imagined that a mere ant chick from Midgard could possess such immense power..."
The voice of the "fake Riley" pierced through the mask, retaining Riley's voice but with an added air of gloom and inquiry befitting someone in a superior position.
"However, what I'm more interested in is... how did you see through my disguise?"
As he spoke, "Fake Riley" slowly approached Jade, who was bound by magic. His gaze, like that of a venomous snake, swept over her body, which trembled slightly from her struggle.
"My shapeshifting ability is enough to fool most senses, and can even simulate the energy fluctuations unique to that black demon... Tell me, child, how did you figure it out?"
Although Xiaoyu was unable to move her body, her mouth did not seem to be completely sealed, or rather, the other party deliberately left her with the ability to speak.
She stared fearlessly at the intruder who was right in front of her. Even though she was at a disadvantage, there was little fear in her big eyes. Instead, they were filled with a sharp sense of "I knew it" and a strong sense of mockery.
"Hmph! Need I say more! You have so many weaknesses, like the crumbs of a donut that Tru drops on the floor when he sneaks a late-night snack!"
Xiaoyu spoke without any politeness, her tone full of disdain for the "fake Riley".
"First of all, Uncle Long has been away on a long trip and isn't in District 13 at all! Riley knows this, so you gave yourself away the moment you opened your mouth!"
Upon hearing Xiaoyu's words, "Fake Riley's" eyes flickered slightly.
Because the District 13 agents, whose memories had been searched by "fake Riley," clearly remembered that Jackie Chan would end his vacation with Sheriff Black and take the train back to New York City.
But "Fake Riley" clearly didn't know that Uncle Dragon did indeed return to New York with Sheriff Black. However, that was only to ensure Sheriff Black's safety. After sending Sheriff Black and Ms. Heller back to New York, he immediately left with the snake to continue the unfinished archaeological work.
The agents of District 13 don't usually keep track of Uncle Jackie's whereabouts.
In fact, it could be said that if Sheriff Black hadn't specifically mentioned that he would be taking the train back with Uncle Long and the others, what would have happened?
The District 13 agent whose memories were read would probably still assume that Uncle Jackie is still at Daddy's antique shop, busy minding the shop for Daddy!
This time, it was due to a lack of timely intelligence updates, which resulted in being taken advantage of due to an information gap!
"second!"
Seeing that "Fake Riley" had fallen silent, Xiaoyu, who had successfully silenced her enemy, felt a surge of pride.
Without "Fake Riley" even asking any further questions, he continued to talk non-stop, just wanting to have some fun.
"I asked you if you could come with me to the deer park tomorrow, and you agreed without even thinking? Please, do you have any common sense? Tomorrow's only Tuesday! You have school!"
"The real Riley, upon hearing such a request, would instantly switch to Uncle Jackie mode, put on a stern face, and start nagging, saying things like, 'Jade, stop thinking about playing! Have you finished your homework? Have you reviewed for your exams?' or 'No! You have to study properly first!'"
"Even if he does agree, it has to be on the weekend, after I've finished all my homework in advance, and only if I haven't caused any trouble recently! That's his standard procedure!"
"Finally, and most importantly..."
"Rieley is Spider-Man! With his spider-sense, even if I really misunderstood, he could easily neutralize my attack the moment I launched my sneak attack! Unlike you, standing there stupidly taking a beating!"
"Very interesting..."
The enchantress spoke slowly, her anger seemingly subsiding, replaced by a deeper inquiry and a barely perceptible sense of apprehension.
"Such keen insight, such a special physique, no wonder that old bastard Odin suddenly gave up the invasion... Midgard, as expected, always produces some unexpected 'surprises'."
As he spoke, his face, hidden beneath the black battle suit, seemed to become somewhat distorted.
It wasn't just the anger at the thwarted plan, but also the intruder's indescribable humiliation that his proud disguise had been so easily seen through by a Midgard child!
However, the intruders also noticed the extraordinary magical talent hidden within Xiaoyu.
For the invaders who were new to the area and whose only followers were ordinary people, with a severe shortage of high-end combat power, this was undoubtedly a sweet pie delivered to their doorstep!
"You quick-witted little girl, it seems I've been too lenient with you..."
With this in mind, the intruder abandoned his self-humiliating questioning and instead spoke coldly, raising his hands and suddenly a strong and eerie dark green light shone between his fingers.
In an instant, a powerful spiritual force surged forth, transforming into ripples that were almost visible to the naked eye and carried a seductive whisper, directly enveloping Xiaoyu!
"Submit to me, become my slaves, and fight for me!"
However, what the intruders never expected was...
This was enough to shake the resolve of many Asgardian warriors. And not long ago, it had easily controlled Max's mind...
Frozen in mid-air, Xiaoyu, after being hit, felt a momentary change in the color of the surrounding light and a constant buzzing sound like mosquitoes in her ears...
I didn't feel anything special at all!
I wasn't sleepy, I wasn't confused, and I didn't have the urge to obey the other person's commands.
From Xiaoyu's perspective, all she saw was the "fake Riley" opposite her, waving his hands and emitting strange light. Then, as if he had lost his mind, he shamelessly demanded that Xiaoyu submit.
Xiaoyu blinked her big eyes, watching the other person's "hard-working performance." After a few seconds, she realized that the other person seemed to be continuing. Finally, she couldn't help but show her confusion and impatience on her little face and complained loudly in annoyance.
"Hey! What are you doing? You've been waving your arms around and talking nonsense ever since... Are you performing some kind of weird acrobatics? Or do you think you're so cool? Let me go first! Let's fight one-on-one!"
"...Are you talking to me?"
"Otherwise what? Have you suddenly lost your mind? Is there anyone else here besides you and me?"
"...How is this possible...!"
The moment Xiaoyu finished speaking, it was as if a cold wind blew through the passage, freezing the figure of "Fake Riley" in place.
Beneath the black battle suit, the blurry face that was vaguely visible showed shock, disbelief, and a furious anger at having one's dignity trampled underfoot and severely humiliated. These emotions quickly intertwined, causing the magic around "Fake Riley" to fluctuate erratically.
Then, in that subconscious questioning, he confirmed that the little girl before him showed no signs of being controlled by him. The arrogant air of the "fake Riley" finally crumbled as his worldview shattered!
Are you kidding me!
That's the highest level of hypnotic magic in Asgard! Even someone as powerful as Thor would have to obey the caster after being hit by it!
But now, this powerful magic is completely ineffective against this Midgard cub? It hasn't even had the slightest effect on it?!
How is that possible!
Even the most mentally resolute and specially trained individuals should at least show signs of resistance or struggle after being infected...
Instead of feeling nothing at all, or even thinking she's "performing acrobatics" to please her?!
This was completely beyond her understanding of "creatures" and "magic resistance".
Their operations suffered repeated setbacks, their disguise was exposed, and even their prized hypnotic magic proved to be child's play in front of Xiaoyu...
It can be said that ever since meeting Xiaoyu, "Fake Riley," whose original plan was to have everything go smoothly, has been suddenly deprived of good luck and has been thwarted at every turn!
This girl named Cheng Xiaoyu is simply the incomprehensible "bug" in all her schemes!
An unprecedented sense of frustration and a vague unease suddenly overwhelmed me.
But soon, this sense of frustration quickly turned into a fierce anger.
Since mind control is ineffective, let's use the most direct method!
According to the intruders, besides Peter, the people who have been with Riley the longest are Jade, Felicia, and Harry, which is enough to show how important these friends are to Riley.
In other words, any one of them would be an excellent hostage candidate, enough to serve as leverage in negotiations with Riley!
Thinking of this, "Fake Riley" suddenly floated forward like a ghost. Meeting Xiaoyu's nervous and uneasy gaze, he reached out and grabbed Xiaoyu's neck.
Just as that hand, shrouded in eerie magic, was about to touch Xiaoyu's collar—
"Demons and monsters, get out of here—!!!"
A deep, resounding roar, filled with unquestionable authority, suddenly exploded at the other end of the passage like a thunderclap in dry land!
Accompanied by this iconic incantation, a pure, condensed beam of emerald green energy, imbued with the meaning of purification and expulsion, shot forth at incredible speed, like lightning piercing the night sky!
The green light wave did not directly attack Jade or the Enchantress's body, but rather aimed precisely at the Enchantress's arm that was grabbing Jade, as well as the shadow magic surging around her!
"laugh--!!!"
The emerald green light wave reacted violently the moment it came into contact with the "fake Riley," producing a sound like cold water being poured into boiling oil!
As if encountering its natural nemesis, "Fake Riley" was swiftly melted and purified from the fake battle suit it had conjured with magic. The arm that was directly hit felt as if it had been electrocuted, and in a burst of intense pain, it had to quickly retract, putting distance between itself and Jade once again.
What alarmed her even more was that the "exorcising" and "breaking" intent contained in the green light wave was extremely strong. It not only interrupted her grappling action, but also caused strong interference and suppression to her overall magic power circulation, making her feel a suffocating magical stagnation.
"Dad—!!!"
This sudden turn of events made "Fake Riley" even more furious.
While quickly channeling his magic to neutralize the magical energy that had invaded his body, "Fake Riley" suddenly turned his head and, amidst Xiaoyu's joyful shouts, looked in the direction from which the attack had originated.
At the source of the attack, at the other end of the passage, stood proudly the old man who had arrived at the scene at some unknown time, holding a dried pufferfish!
"Oh my! How dare you! You even bully Dad's grandniece! I think you're just asking for trouble!"
Unlike his usual lazy demeanor, the old man, holding a dried pufferfish, muttered to himself before raising his hand and firing another beam of green energy.
This time, however, the target of the energy beam attack was no longer the prepared "fake Riley," but Jade, who was not far away.
The next second, Xiaoyu felt no pain or discomfort at all. Instead, the invisible magic that enveloped her was quickly disintegrated with the help of her father's powerful Qi magic!
"Hey! T-Girl Xiaoyu, back on the battlefield!"
At the same time, with the support of her elders, Xiaoyu's face once again showed a smug smile.
Not only did he strike what he considered a cool starting stance the moment he regained control of his body, but he also flanked "Fake Riley" with his father from the front and back.
She even put on a serious face and shouted in a solemn manner.
"You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say that comes to light can and will be used against you in a court of law... Surrender!"
"Xiaoyu!" The old man adjusted his glasses, pointing the dried pufferfish steadily at the target, his tone carrying the excitement of a researcher discovering a rare specimen. He added, "Go easy on her, try to capture her alive. This is a rare 'material,' and I need to study it carefully to see what kind of magic she's using!"
"Understood!" Xiaoyu replied loudly, eager to try.
"Materials? Research?!"
These two sentences, like two sharp thorns, pierced the intruder's already sensitive and fragile self-esteem, which had become increasingly fragile due to repeated setbacks.
An old man from Midgard and a minor child, instead of being afraid of me, are brazenly discussing how to "capture" and "study" me right in front of me?!
It was as if the person standing before them at that moment was not some dangerous intruder...
It was a lab mouse that had strayed into a laboratory and could be manipulated at will!
What a shame!
This is an even more humiliating experience for an intruder than simply defeating them!
The intruder's face, twisted and contorted with extreme rage, became grotesque. The fake battle suit created by magic churned and churned like boiling asphalt due to the change in emotion.
However, the invaders had to admit...
The emerald green light emanating from the dried pufferfish in the old man's hand, and the ease with which he broke the magical control in front of the intruder, were enough to make the intruder feel extremely wary.
Ultimately, the invaders excel at manipulating people's minds; direct combat is not their forte.
The Qi magic that the old man just displayed was something the intruders had never heard of before!
After personally experiencing the attack, she confirmed that this peculiar magical energy had a natural and infuriating restraining effect on the magic she cultivated!
In this situation, he can't beat Jade in close combat, and he might not be able to defeat his father in a magical duel...
An invader who pleases neither side will inevitably fall into a passive position if the struggle continues.
More importantly, the intruders don't have much time left.
After such a long delay, the real Riley could return to District 13 at any moment!
Once he reunites with the old man and the young man, the invaders will not only lose the initiative, but it will be uncertain whether they can even leave District 13 alive today!
We can't afford to waste any more time with them; we must evacuate immediately!
With this in mind, the intruder made a decision instantly.
The surging anger was forcibly suppressed and transformed into cold and efficient calculations.
"Trying to study me? With your abilities? Let's see if you can even withstand this move!"
The next second, accompanied by a hoarse whisper, the magic around the intruder suddenly contracted inward, like a collapsing black hole, and then suddenly exploded outward!
In that instant, a massive amount of dark green magic, like a tangible wave, surged outwards from the intruder in all directions!
"What...! Demons and monsters, get out of here! Demons and monsters, get out of here—!"
The attack covered a vast area, almost entirely engulfing the passage, forcing the old man to reach into his robes and pull out a dried-out lizard. While chanting incantations, he used it as a medium to rapidly unleash another form of air magic, creating a temporary defensive barrier for himself and Xiaoyu.
However, to Dad's surprise...
This massive, seemingly desperate, large-scale attack, when it swept over us, was like a drained breeze—all show and no substance, posing virtually no real threat.
The emerald green light barrier erected by the old man was barely affected, and it steadily blocked and dispelled the impact.
A few seconds later, as the dark green energy tide dissipated and the passage returned to its dim calm, the figure of "Fake Riley" remained frozen in place, maintaining the posture from when he launched the attack.
Subsequently, an anomaly occurred.
The jet-black battle suit that originally covered "Fake Riley's" entire body, exuding mystery and power, rapidly thinned and became transparent like a weathered sandcastle due to the interruption of its magical supply. Finally, with a soft "pop," it completely dissipated into the air, revealing the true form hidden within.
He was a middle-aged man wearing a wrinkled white coat, with somewhat messy hair and thick glasses.
His eyes were lifeless, his expression blank, his mouth slightly open, and his arms were still in a forward-pushing posture. He looked like a wax figure whose soul had been suddenly taken away, standing stiffly.