In her boudoir, Xia Qingyou's eyes were sinister as she pondered something.
Suddenly, footsteps approached.
Thump thump thump~
"Sis, are you asleep?" The person who came was Xia Beichen.
Xia Qingyou opened the door expressionlessly: "What is it?"
Seeing his sister in a bad mood, Xia Beichen showed a simple, honest smile and squeezed inside.
"Sis, I know you're not feeling well, so I specially came to comfort you.
Dad was indeed too much today, but he was also considering the future of the family, so don't be mad at him."
It was fine if he didn't mention it, but as soon as he did, Xia Qingyou instantly exploded: "For the family's future? Can he sacrifice me so easily for the family's future? Am I his daughter or a tool?
How do you think the Xia family managed to build such a large foundation as it has today? How do you think you became the CEO of Xia's Group?
It's all because of me!!
It was me who worked myself to death in the entertainment industry, me who balanced various capital interests, and me who smiled and drank with people to bring investments to the family.
I used all the money I earned to build industries for the family, and in the end, my shares were hollowed out.
Everyone in the Xia family is sucking my blood, do you know that?
Now, the money is useless, and I've become a tool for a marriage alliance.
Do you think I should hate him?"
Xia Beichen stared at his sister, speechless.
If he were in his sister's shoes, he would probably be even sadder than her.
Since he couldn't comfort her, he changed the subject.
"Sis, things can't be changed, we can only look forward. I secretly asked Dad just now, and Brother Yun is also A+ Grade now. His strength is not weaker than yours. When you two get married, you will definitely be the most envied immortal couple in Dragon Country."
As he spoke, he thought of Jiang Zhu again, and his expression became dejected.
Xiao Zhu hadn't replied to his messages all day today, and didn't answer his calls, which made him very anxious.
How is Xiao Zhu doing?
Xia Qingyou snorted: "So what if he's A+ Grade? I, Xia Qingyou, am never weaker than any man, nor will I submit to any man!"
Noticing his brother's unusual mood, she immediately understood that this kid was thinking about a woman.
Her eyes darted around, and not knowing what she thought of, Xia Qingyou revealed a bright smile: "Xia Beichen, do you love Jiang Zhu very much?"
Xia Beichen's expression became serious: "Sis, I will never marry anyone but her in this life!"
"Since that's the case," Xia Qingyou said leisurely, "Then I'll help you with this!"
"Really?" Xia Beichen's eyes lit up: "You agree to let me go to Gushan District to find Xiao Zhu tomorrow?"
Xia Qingyou shook her head: "You can't go, I'll go."
Xia Beichen was puzzled: "Why?"
"Alas~ my silly brother," Xia Qingyou sighed, "Aren't you afraid she won't see you?"
Xia Beichen was speechless.
Xiao Zhu hadn't contacted him all day today, she must be angry!
He had clearly promised to pick her up after he successfully awakened.
Xia Qingyou said lightly: "Before, I was the one who stopped you from finding her. As your sister, I was wrong. To resolve the misunderstanding between you two, I must personally go to apologize and pick her up.
Moreover, since Dad doesn't trust me, why should I bother so much to capture test subjects?
In this family, besides me, you are the strongest. For the family, the matter of capturing test subjects cannot be neglected, do you understand?"
Xia Beichen frowned. Although he felt the reason was a bit far-fetched, he couldn't find any fault with it.
Most importantly, he trusted his sister very much.
"Sis! Then I'll leave it to you. You must help me bring Xiao Zhu back!"
"Don't worry."
The domineering CEO left with a joyful expression.
Looking at his brother's back, Xia Qingyou's expression slowly darkened.
Why can you pursue happiness while I can only be a tool sacrificed for the family?
This is unfair!
My dear brother, don't blame your sister!
......
In the spacious and bright bedroom of Jinghu Spring, Lin Dong lay alone on the large bed, resting.
Even now, he never kept any maids to sleep beside him.
Helping the maids level up was physically demanding. From yesterday to today, besides eating and killing, it was all about leveling up. He also had to supervise them sparring against each other and needed to rest appropriately.
【Beep beep!】
【Today's check-in reward, options are as follows:】
【1. Apocalypse Door-Opening Artifact, can blast open all obstacles】
【2. Unlimited Cigarettes】
【3. Hell Devil Suit】
【4. A ballpoint pen that won't fall no matter how you spin it】
Lin Dong immediately did a carp jump, his eyes shining brightly.
Damn!
Damn damn damn!
A set appeared?
Ever since the Battle Maid function was unlocked, Lin Dong had always longed for a set to appear.
It wasn't easy, but it finally appeared!
"Choose 3!"
In the system space, a card appeared.
On the card was a lifelike demon image, with two horns on its head, a ferocious and terrifying face, and demon wings on its back, looking very mighty and imposing.
【Hell Devil Suit: Can be worn and unequipped by the host or any maid. Can be re-equipped after unequipped】
【Set Effect: Can be used at will after wearing, transforms into a Hell Demon, with unlimited duration, and gains Demonic Power based on the wearer's own ability strength】
【PS: Maids wearing the set will not be able to attack the host】
The introduction was quite simple.
It didn't say what the effect of this Demonic Power was.
"I'll know if I try it!" Lin Dong took out the card and licked his lips excitedly.
Use!
In an instant, a dense, viscous black aura enveloped his entire body. Black light burst from Lin Dong's body, intertwining and merging with the black mist.
His breathing became heavy, Lin Dong's eyes turned crimson, and two horns grew on his forehead.
Whoosh!
Two huge demon wings, three meters long, spread out.
The black mist began to slowly retract into his body, and the demon transformation was complete.
"Taller?" Lin Dong opened his eyes, his first reaction was that he was higher off the ground.
His original height of over 1.8 meters was now over two meters.
His entire body was covered in black and red armor, and the skin beneath the armor became extremely thick and dark, full of a sense of power.
"Not bad, not ugly~" Lin Dong commented, looking in the mirror.
Although his eyes turned red and he grew horns, his face was still his original handsome one, just a bit darker.
The two large wings on his back flapped gently, and a strong wind instantly swept through the room, as if they were a part of his body, moving however he wanted.
Boom!
Demon Lin Dong crashed through the window and flew towards the sky.
"Oh ho ho ho ho~" Lin Dong shouted excitedly.
I can fly!
With a flick of his wrist, a giant demon scythe over 3 meters long appeared. With a casual swing, blade light flew out.
Lin Dong carefully observed that this Hell Devil Suit, in addition to allowing him to fly and coming with its own weapon, also greatly enhanced his physical attributes, increasing his combat power by a full 10 times!
Amazing!
Simply amazing!
The only drawback was that although this thing had no time limit, it consumed power.
However, it wasn't a big problem; with his level, he could use it for half an hour.