A Failure's hopeful Journey

You Xi Wang's fooling around eased up the tension among the Chen Family elders. At this moment, You Zhichi was dragging her brother with his ear back to where people were gathered. You Xi Wang was begging continuously, "Big Sis, please let go of the ear. I admit defeat. I will wear a fool's crown. My ear will come off."

He acted very genuinely, with an aggrieved voice. If people did not know his naughty nature, they would have believed him. You Zhichi had turned blind to his antics and kept dragging him. Only when the two reached the group did, he was granted freedom. You Xi Wang spoke while he rubbed his numb ear. 

"Third Grandpa, team training will start today. Two days have passed and we have little time on our hands. I also have to deal with something related to the company. What do you think? Can we start?" his tone turned serious. His temperament underwent a sudden change. The elders noticed the change and were surprised by this. They did not expect this naughty guy to turn so serious suddenly.

Chen Longxue spoke, "Okay, your two friends Neo and Hercules are following the training plan I provided them. As for the others, Xiaochi told me their plus points. Since we have a little time, I suggest that we polish their qualities to cover up their flaws. What do you think?" his tone also showed that they are ready for business.

You Xi Wang pinched his chin between his index finger and thumb. He said, "Okay, let's do this. Try to break them both mentally and physically. Only after facing the pressure can they all understand the gravity of the situation. Also, moon fairy, can I have four slots of the body forging paste?"

Mu Qinling was shocked, and she asked, "What do you need so much for?"

You Xi Wang replied, "Other than Maya we have four more Spirit beasts. They all should also go through this baptism. It is important for their growth. They will be of great help in the battle fest."

Mu Qingling nodded and approved of his request. Yuki spoke, "Xi Wang, only the four of us are taking part in the Battle fest, Fenny is just a technical advisor, right?" 

You Xi Wang shook his head and said, "Though Fenny is just coming along as a technical advisor of the team. She is also the substitute in the team. If someone is injured and cannot even take part in the battle fest, then she will have to make up the number. Also, even if it is not for the battle fest, Snowflake needs to grow stronger for the future." he understood Yuki's intent behind asking this question so he clarified. Although Fenny was a technical advisor, she was still a member of the team and would have to step up if something happens. This was his aim for the training, to temper the people's will. 

He looked at his sister and said, "Call everyone to the training field. I need to brief them."

You Zhichi nodded and used her Holo-phone to call over the team. The designated gathering place was the training field of the Chen Family. You Xi Wang wanted to give them all a wake-up call. His Holo-Phone rang, and he saw that it was from Gerrard. He picked it up and Gerrard's image formed above his wrist. You Xi Wang walked a few steps away from everyone and spoke, "Hello, uncle Gerrard. Is there anything?"

Gerrard spoke, "Young Master, the acquisition of a company is complete. We kept the old staff and also the old management. I wanted to inform you about this."

You Xi Wang spoke, "Who singed the deal?"

Gerrard answered, "Andrew."

You Xi Wang nodded and said, "Send him over there and have him re-register the company under the name of Celestial Motors. Also, promote him as the GM of the motor company. You decide the salary yourself. Tonight I will send you a sketch. Tell Andrew that when I get back, I want a Mag-lev looking just like the sketch manufactured. Also, he only needs to ask the engineers to tweak the engine and make it faster than usual. Okay?"

Gerrard spoke, "Okay, Boss. Anything else?"

You Xi Wang pondered a bit and said, "Tell Ray, Cal, and Atlas to keep a watch in the market. After our prototype is ready and tested to be mass-produced. The automobile market will fluctuate. Tell them to buy off shares when the prices fall."

Gerrard was surprised at first, but then he remembered that You Xi Wang had no small appetite. He nodded, and the call disconnected. You Xi Wang returned to his family, and they all departed to get their own things done. Mu Qingling was going to prepare the medicinal mixture he asked for. Chen Qianbei had to deal with some business matters. the grandpa(s) had to rest as they were on the night watch here. 

You Xi Wang, along with Yuki, Maya, and You Zhichi made their way to the training ground. He greeted his cousins on the way and even teased some. When he arrived at the destination, he found that the whole team was standing there. But something that irked him was the discipline they all lacked. You Xi Wang walked up to them and said, "Would you guy be kind enough to stand in a proper queue? Or should I teach you?"

His cold voice made them all wake up from their delusion that this was an easy trip. They realized that their team leader was a monster. Quickly they formed two neat queues and stood in ascending order regarding their height. You Xi Wang spoke, "Starting today, the training intensity will be doubled and if anyone had a complaint, I don't mind adding more to what you already have. We are not here to joke and neither to relax. I will give you all one day to relax before the battle fest starts, but if I found anyone not following the arrangements, then don't blame me for sending you back home." 

The people who wanted to protest killed the words inside their throats. They knew that this monster would really throw them out. You Xi Wang spoke, "You all are weak, and you know that. Although the world is organized, the rules and laws are still set by the strong. Do you want to relax? Then get the strength to relax. Starting today, the disciples in the Chen Family may sneak attack you guys anywhere and anytime. I should not tell you this, but it would be too brutal. You guys will not have an excuse of 'I was not expecting' or any other bull shit. I am telling you this because I want you to know your weakness. You are so weak that you cannot even detect people, let alone surviving in a different space where fierce beasts will skin you alive and turn you into a pile of poop."

His tone was harsh. He was abusive towards his teammates. His cousins at the side were all shocked to experience the drastic change in his behavior. They almost could not believe that their sweet little cousin was such a bad-mouthed person. What shocked them more was that the team members stood there silently. They would have started a brawl if someone was to abuse them like this. You Xi Wang was ignorant to their shock and surprise and continued, "You want me to take back these words? Good, I will give you guys a chance. If you all can finish the tasks assigned to you without getting caught in the traps set by the people in the mansion, then I will bow my head to you all. I will add another condition with this. If you can keep the attack count under five times a day, then you may sleep at night otherwise, you are smart enough. Do you get it?"

The team roared, "YES."

You Xi Wang spoke, "Good, you are dismissed now. Carry on with your training. Also, if someone has questions, then you can come to me. I will practice at the arrays."

He turned around and left to practice at the arrays of the Chen Family. The basic array was still the Nine Realm formation he had used at his home and the school gym. The Chen family had another formation that was not to train the people in the offense, but mental attacks. You Xi Wang found it very interesting and came to the plaque which described the rules and functions of the array. 

This array was called Mental Prison Formation. The function of this formation was to cast an illusion or the participant. The participant had to break out of the illusion. The shorter the time taken to break the illusion, the higher the mental potential one had. Besides the rule plaque, there was also a ranking board. It had the names of the top 50 people. The first person could break the illusion in 5 minutes. This surprised You Xi Wang. His curiosity to check out the array increased even more. 

He took out a Spirit Stone and spoke to Maya, who was silently following him, "Maya, what do you think? How long would it take me to break this array?" his tone was a little haughty, and Maya replied in her sweet voice, "Brother Xi Wang, my instincts tell me this is something to be wary of."

You Xi Wang stroked her head gently and said, "It is something to be wary of. Mental arrays can mess you up real bad. But the greater the risk, the greater the reward. I am going to try. If I don't come out in an hour you don't worry and go to Yuki and rest, okay?"

Maya rubbed her head against his arm and said, "As you say, brother Xi Wang." You Xi Wang patted her neck and stood up to go inside the array."