123: So, does the older brother know about such private matters?

...Xia Mulin was right; not long after he sat down in the Kaidejiake Coffee Shop,

a figure with a mohawk hairstyle walked over. After the person saw Xia Mulin clearly in his seat,

he was first stunned, then a flash of anger appeared, followed finally by fear.

"It's you!"

"Who on earth are you?!"

"Please, I beg you, let my parents and my younger brother go."

Balide the mohawk fell to his knees with a thud, crawling toward Xia Mulin's feet while weeping bitterly.

Xia Mulin found it strange: "I haven't done anything to your parents or your brother, so how can I 'let them go'?"

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault."

"I shouldn't have played tricks on you. Every single thing I did was wrong."

"The sins of the individual shouldn't affect the family. Please, I beg you, spare them."

"Have mercy, show some kindness."

"Originally, I planned to take you under my wing and have you serve me."

"However, I've changed my mind."

Xia Mulin's expression became cold as ice, carrying an unshakable determination.

"Fine, fine, I'm willing to follow you and never betray you!"

"No, no, no."

Xia Mulin's tone carried a hint of finality.

"Your two consecutive attempts to play me for a fool have already made me lose face in front of my followers."

"If everyone acted like this, how could I possibly command respect?"

"Tomorrow, I want to see a piece of news in the Race Spiritual World: Balide, a student of Yunbian Academy, has committed suicide by hanging."

"May I ask, is that acceptable?"

Xia Mulin's expression was a half-smile.

In fact, as he said these words, his own hands were constantly trembling.

But logic told him that he had to establish authority, and he must establish it now.

Otherwise, the troubles would be endless.

"I... I understand..."

After hearing this, Balide walked away, looking completely soul-crushed.

"Big Brother?"

Outside the cafe, a group of class 86 members walked in.

Xia Mulin said calmly, "Let him go. Everyone, keep an eye on the news in the Race Spiritual World tomorrow."

If everything went as expected, his three-step plan would be complete.

The next morning, at Yunbian Academy.

The door to the Dean's office opened, and a teacher rushed in hurriedly.

"De... Dean... something big has happened...! Balide is dead!"

The Dean frowned. "What happened? Wasn't he doing fine just a while ago?"

The teacher's expression was somewhat complicated as he continued to explain:

"This morning, the Race Security Patrol found Balide's suicide note."

"It said that because his championship title was taken away, he felt too ashamed to live and chose to end his own life."

The Dean was stunned for a moment, and then his face instantly became incredibly gloomy.

"When did this happen? How can anyone believe such words?!"

"Quick! Report this to the Advanced Security Officers and investigate the details of what happened!"

The Dean questioned coldly, looking like he was prepared to investigate to the very end.

"I'll follow up on this matter myself. Don't worry about it; I'll handle it!"

After speaking, he waved his hand, signaling the other person to leave.

However, the teacher did not leave immediately but asked again.

"Dean, now that one of the candidate slots for Chief Student of our Yunbian Academy is vacant, this is a major issue."

The title of Chief Student was a limited quota for every Race Academy.

There was only one for each class across all academies; such Chief Students would be reported to the Planetary Governor's Mansion and officially recorded.

It would be a massive help for future promotions and life.

Upon this reminder, the Dean suddenly realized.

"Right! The selection for the Chief Student candidate is crucial."

"But I wonder, besides Nicholas Qiuxue and Balide, who else is qualified to be a candidate for Chief Student?"

The teacher opposite him thought for a moment and gave several names in succession.

These were all students with high overall rankings, but they were all rejected by the Dean for various reasons.

"I've got it! Dean."

"Don't we still have a student named Xia Mulin?"

"Perhaps he can replace Balide and become the other candidate for Chief Student."

"Oh? It turns out you think the same as I do."

The Dean looked at the teacher, and the two shared a knowing smile... Xia Mulin's name became famous, known by everyone within the Yilaitaya Mechanical City.

Not only that, but for a long time afterward,

in the friendly matches, sparring matches, and exchange matches between Yunbian Academy and other academies,

Xia Mulin was the star of the stage. Almost all the geniuses of the entire Yilaitaya Mechanical City became his stepping stones.

Not only did he steal the limelight, but he also brought great fame to the entire Yunbian Academy, making it the highest-ranked academy in the Central District in terms of popularity.

He had seemingly become a household celebrity in Yilaitaya Mechanical City... Gu Lengyu had been very, very annoyed lately!

Although she had stepped down as the monitor of class 86, she was still the famous school beauty of Yunbian Academy.

Her looks were not lacking in the slightest.

On another day after school, Xia Mulin finished packing his things and was about to leave the academy.

"Big Brother... do you still need extra lessons?"

"Do you think I look like someone who needs extra lessons?"

Xia Mulin raised an eyebrow.

"Then... is there anything you need help with?"

Xia Mulin shook his head again.

Just as Gu Lengyu wanted to continue questioning him, a sweet voice rang out.

A girl with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing glasses approached, her white skin bouncing as she moved.

Her red lips parted slightly as she sweetly called out, "Brother."

It was so soft and tingly that she didn't care whether Xia Mulin could handle it or not.

Nicholas Qiuxue walked closer and glanced at Gu Lengyu.

Then her gaze drifted downward contemptuously, looking at a rather specific spot.

"Tsk tsk, little Lengyu is still just a little baby."

Gu Lengyu immediately bristled. She stood on her tiptoes and glared at Nicholas Qiuxue:

"Who are you calling a baby? Who's a little baby!"

"Oh oh oh, getting angry? Little. Leng. Yu."

"You're the baby! Your whole family are babies!"

"Hmph! What's the use of being bigger? It's the flavor that matters!"

"Not convinced? If you're not convinced, why don't we pull them out and compare?"

"Pull them out then! Who's afraid of who!"

Sparks flew from the eyes of the two women, and their hands were already on their clothes, ready to 'pull them out.'

"Ahem, ahem, you two students, please mind your words and behavior."

"I'm still right here."

Xia Mulin raised an eyebrow. These two—why were they becoming more and more strange?

The students leaving school heard the argument and couldn't help but look over.

They were immediately met with a scene that broke their hearts: two goddess-level school beauties arguing in front of a single man.

How could they not be incredibly envious?

However, they weren't Xia Mulin and didn't have that kind of luck.

They all just took a glance and then left.

Once Xia Mulin spoke up, the two women immediately stopped their arguing.

They both looked over at the same time, as if asking: 'You be the judge, who is bigger, and who has more flavor?'

To be honest, Xia Mulin wasn't interested in either girl.

Because he preferred mature older sisters.

What was the point of little girls?

A mature older sister was the real deal!

"Alright, alright. Since both of you are here, come with me to a certain place."

Both... of them... here... following him... to a place... Hiss... is he planning a one-on-two?

...That wouldn't be impossible.

Hearing this, Nicholas Qiuxue and Gu Lengyu couldn't help but exchange a glance.

The depths of both their eyes were filled with provocation.

At this moment, silence spoke louder than words... Xia Mulin piloted the spaceship, carrying the two girls to the Sinister District.

Ah no, it wasn't called the Sinister District anymore.

The name had been changed to Zhengli Street.

After being governed, this place had become thriving and was starting to prosper.

It was far removed from the chaos and bloodshed, becoming orderly.

Xia Mulin brought them here for a reason, naturally.

In front of a towering metal building, four burly members of the stone Race of the Race stood on each side.

Seeing Xia Mulin, they all placed their hands on their chests in a salute: "Big Brother!"

"Mm." Xia Mulin nodded and walked forward.

With a creak,

the two heavy steel doors soon opened automatically.

Upon receiving the news of Xia Mulin's arrival, Li Zheng immediately walked out.

Fine clothes make the man; his attire was serious and neat.

The current Li Zheng was very different, no longer the lowlife he once was.

Beside him followed a fair-skinned little girl who looked somewhat sickly.

"Big Brother! What brings you here?"

Li Zheng was all smiles as he enthusiastically welcomed Xia Mulin inside.

Xia Mulin also smiled and asked, "How is it? Is the management of the district going smoothly?"

"You bet!" Mentioning this, Li Zheng became excited.

He said excitedly, "Since you took action, the district has been completely transformed and has become the best place in the Lower District."

"I've wiped out the organ trade, human trafficking, and cults completely, killed a bunch of traffickers, and made the district orderly."

"Countless lower-class Race members express their gratitude for your kindness every day."

Xia Mulin waved his hand, not wanting to hear such talk; he was more concerned with the district's operations.

"With so much to do every day, can you handle it all?"

Li Zheng said seriously, "I can, I can do it, I definitely can!"

"You, you can't!"

"Your body can't take it!"

Xia Mulin saw right through him at a glance.

Li Zheng's expression changed. No way? He really was feeling a bit weak and lacking in physical strength.

But the Big Brother even knew about such private matters?

It was simply divine!