Charlie decided to rescue Xion after realizing that the Banks Family intended to harm her. He believed in the principle that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend,” which motivated his choice to intervene.


    With Xion acting as a barrier against the Banks Family, she could prove to be a valuable ally for Charlie in his quest to confront them in the future.


    If Charlie manages to control the situation and win Xion over as a subordinate, he could certainly envision a partnership with her.


    To effectively bring someone to his side, it’s crucial for that person to feel indebted. In this world, there is no debt more significant than a life-saving favor. Charlie’s immediate strategy is to return Xion to Aurous Hill, ensure she is well hidden, and patiently observe the developments regarding the Banks Family.


    As for exacting revenge alongside Xion, Charlie is not in a rush. He prefers to strategize before taking action. His n involves more than just dismantling the Banks Family; he aims to significantly weaken them first.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Afterward, Charlie tended to Xion’s wound with care.


    Once he finished bandaging her injury, he said to her, “The wound is treated for now. Our ship will be at sea for over 30 hours, so you should rest in your room. Just call the crew if you need anything.”


    Xion nodded gently, expressing her gratitude, “Thank you, Master Wade…”


    Charlie waved his hand dismissively, “It’s nothing. You don’t need to be so formal.”


    He then carefully set down her slender right leg and added, “Go ahead and rest. I’ll be on my way.”


    Xion quickly replied, “Young Master Wade, I’ll see you off…”


    “No need for that,” Charlie responded calmly. “Just focus on resting.”


    Then he recalled that he had previously sealed Xion’s meridians, so he said, “I’ll help you unseal them now, but be cautious. Avoid moving your right leg too much and try to keep it dry. If you need to bathe, wrap the bandage in a stic bag.”


    Xion nodded obediently, saying, “I understand, Young Master Wade. I appreciate your help; it’s hard to regain strength otherwise.”


    Charlie lightly tapped her ankle and released the energy that had been blocking her meridians.


    At that moment, Xion felt the blockage disappear and marveled at Charlie’s abilities: “He can control the flow of my meridians with just a touch. This skill is remarkable. If he had wanted to, he could have easily taken my life…”<fn2ddc> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on f?ndnovel</fn2ddc>


    As Charlie stood up, he said, “You can rest now. I’m leaving.”


    Xion quickly walked him to the door, saying respectfully, “Young Master Wade, take care…”


    Xion held deep admiration for Charlie, not only because of his strength but also due to his remarkable status.


    From her perspective, Charlie was not only powerful but also the son of Bruce, the head of the Wade Family, and truly deserved her respect as Master Wade.


    ……


    Meanwhile, Charlie’s ship had exited Japan’s territorial waters and was now in open seas.


    On the other side, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force had finally arrived at the designated location, waiting for the Banks Family’s vessel.<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>