Desperate people, accept the seed of my soul!

"Okay." Su Wanxing nodded. She went under the bed and rummaged through the tin box where she had kept her savings. She took out the only 327 yuan inside. "Tomorrow I'll go buy some groceries and a few cases of bottled water. We'll practice at home and try to stay home as much as possible so they don't notice anything amiss."

Afterwards, the two sat back down on the edge of the bed. Su Wanxing looked down at the thin layer of frost on her palm, which shimmered with a pale blue light under the moonlight.

She tried it all night and roughly figured out the outline of this ability.

【Frost Control】

[Using mental energy as a conduit, it draws moisture from the air and condenses it into ice. It can conjure ice blades in the palm for close-quarters assassination, or ice needles at the fingertips for precise mid-range shooting, with penetrating power sufficient to pierce a five-centimeter-thick wooden board. The shape and hardness of the condensed ice crystals depend on the level of mental concentration; the colder the emotion, the harder the ice. The ice blades can be detonated to create area-of-effect ice spike damage, or they can be applied to surfaces to instantly cool and freeze them. The higher the humidity, the greater the power. Prolonged, high-intensity use will lead to body temperature imbalance, frostbite, and in severe cases, permanent nerve damage.]

Su Mingyu sat on the edge of the bed, a thin stream of water swirling around his fingertips, like a transparent little snake moving between his fingers.

He grew up by the water and has a natural intuition for the flow of water. This ability is so good that he can control it with ease almost without any adjustment.

[Water Flow Control]

[Using mental energy as a guide, perceive and manipulate liquid water within your field of vision. You can condense water into a whip for mid-range strikes, or compress water bullets for high-speed impacts; range and power depend on water pressure and mental concentration. You can condense water molecules in the air to form a continuously circulating vortex barrier, using centrifugal force to deflect or intercept long-range projectiles. You can condense water into high-pressure water blades that adhere to the edges of objects, significantly enhancing cutting ability. The more abundant the water source, the longer the duration. The control range and water volume limit are constrained by mental energy; overuse will lead to dehydration, dizziness, and in severe cases, confusion.]

The two abilities, one ice and one water, complement each other perfectly—Su Wanxing is responsible for freezing and control, while Su Mingyu is responsible for flow and impact.

The two exchanged a glance, needing no further words, both seeing the same thought in each other's eyes: in these three days, they must hone these abilities to the point where they could kill.

Su Wanxing withdrew the frost from her palm, and once again lifted the curtain to look at the alleyway outside. The two thugs who had been keeping watch were still there, their red cigarette butts flickering in the darkness.

"Xiaoming, from now on, we'll continue to pretend to be sick and poor during the day, and practice at night after the lights are off." Her voice was low, but it carried a chilling edge. "When the time comes, let them see how terrifying a person driven to the brink can be."

Su Mingyu nodded, the water flow between his fingers quietly receding, a single drop of water hanging from his fingertip, reflecting a cold light under the moonlight.

The next morning, Su Wanxing deliberately changed into an older coat and smeared some dust on her face, pretending to look listless as she went out.

The two thugs who were keeping watch at the alley entrance saw her, exchanged a glance, and one of them whistled: "Hey, Miss Su, going out so early? Tiger said to tell you to think it over carefully, don't even think about running away, your brother is still at home."

Su Wanxing ignored them, lowered her head and walked towards the market, her fingers clenched tightly in her sleeves.

In the past, she would have been trembling with fear, but now she is not afraid at all. If she wanted, she could freeze the ground beneath their feet at any time, causing them to fall and bleed profusely.

She went to the market and bought ten pounds of potatoes and twenty pounds of rice, as well as two cases of the cheapest bottled water. The total cost was less than one hundred yuan, and she kept the rest of the money for future use.

As she walked back carrying her things, she deliberately walked very slowly and pretended to be unable to carry them, taking two breaks. The two thugs who were watching her followed her all the way, but they didn't find anything unusual. After making a phone call to report, they went back to the alley entrance to continue squatting.

When Su Mingyu got home, he found that the house had been tidied up. There were several empty plastic basins in the corner, which were used to store clothes.

Su Wanxing opened the bottled water containers, poured half a basin of water into each one, and placed them on the ground.

"Let's start with the basics." Su Wanxing pointed to the basins of water. "You practice water control, and I'll practice ice freezing. We'll practice accuracy first, then strength. Once we can control it skillfully, we'll practice teamwork."

Su Mingyu nodded. He stood in front of the basin, focused on the water inside, and with a thought, a stream of water rose from the basin and shot straight toward the opposite wall, splashing water everywhere.

The aim wasn't very good; it was off by almost 30 centimeters.

"No, it's too far off." Su Wanxing shook her head. She stretched out her finger, conjured a thin ice needle, and shot it at the spot on the wall that had just been wet. The ice needle stuck into the wall with a "snap," penetrating deep into the wood. The accuracy was good, but the power was a bit weak.

The two of them practiced in front of the wall for the entire morning.

Su Mingyu's control over the water became more and more proficient. At first, the water line was crooked and distorted, but later he was able to accurately hit the same spot on the wall. The force of the water line also increased, and finally, it could make a slapping sound when it hit the wall, and even make a small pit in the lime wall.

Su Wanxing's ice-condensing skills also improved rapidly. At first, she could only condense tiny ice needles, but later she could condense ice cones, ice blades, and even a half-meter-wide ice shield in front of her. It was as hard as a stone when hit, and ordinary sticks could not break it at all.

I just boiled some potatoes for lunch. While eating, Su Mingyu suddenly thought of something and his eyes lit up: "Sis, do you think if I wrapped water around your ice pick and shot it out, wouldn't it be more powerful?"

Su Wanxing was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

Yes, ice and water are essentially the same thing, and the siblings' abilities just happen to complement each other.

After finishing their meal, the two of them gave it a try.

Su Mingyu first conjured a high-speed rotating water line, and Su Wanxing conjured an ice cone in the direction of the water line. The ice cone was wrapped in the water line and shot out, directly piercing through the thick wooden door, leaving a round hole in the door with ice shards on the edge.

"It's done!" Su Mingyu jumped up excitedly. His injured leg was completely healed. If it weren't for the cast, he could have run two laps.

For the next two days, the two spent all their time practicing their abilities, except for eating and sleeping.

They discovered the pattern to their ability enhancement: as long as they harbored hatred for revenge and the desire to protect their opponent, their abilities would become stronger and more skillful to control.

Su Wanxing can now condense more than a dozen ice spikes at the same time, covering all corners within a three-meter radius. Each ice spike is sharp enough to pierce through thick cardboard.

Su Mingyu can control five water lines simultaneously and can also condense water into water whips that can leave deep marks on the wall.

The two became increasingly coordinated; when Su Mingyu's water whip entangled the target, Su Wanxing's ice spike could immediately follow up and kill with a single blow.