Armor: After finding the Demon-Sealing Box, I won't eat beef.

From the day he met Liu Ruyan, Guo Hai's life completely changed.

For the past decade or so, his life has revolved entirely around group expansion, business development, and power struggles.

But now.

His entire world consisted only of the pregnant woman before him.

Whenever I hear that a certain supplement is good for pregnant women...

It is beneficial to the fetus in the womb.

He never hesitates, regardless of cost.

They only picked the most expensive and highest quality items and went on a buying spree.

In just a few days, all kinds of top-quality health supplements filled the villa's storage room.

But no matter how many rare and precious tonics she had, they could no longer satisfy Liu Ruyan's appetite.

this day.

Guo Hai rushed into the room excitedly, carrying two large boxes full of top-grade tonics.

He wore a fawning and honest smile.

"Ruyan, Ruyan! Look what I bought this time!"

"These are all top-quality supplements available on the market, good for both you and your baby."

Liu Ruyan glanced up, shook her head gently, and spoke in a flat tone.

"Guo Hai, you don't need to buy these supplements anymore."

Guo Hai panicked instantly and hurriedly pressed for answers.

"What's wrong?"

Is it not to your taste?

"It's okay, I'll change it right away. I'll buy whatever you want to eat!"

"It's not that it doesn't suit my taste."

Liu Ruyan raised her hand and gently stroked her lower abdomen, speaking softly.

"It's the baby in my belly, who's been craving raw food lately."

"Raw food?"

Guo Hai paused for a moment, hesitated for two seconds, and then asked softly.

"Then... I'll have the nanny buy the best quality neon salmon."

"Clean and fresh, is that alright?"

"Can."

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly and said nothing more.

From that moment on, ordinary tonics and supplements completely lost their effectiveness.

The strange fetus inside her womb no longer valued ordinary health-preserving nutrients.

Fresh salmon was quickly delivered to the villa and cleaned thoroughly.

No one expected that Liu Ruyan's appetite was terrifyingly large.

She was slender with thin limbs.

It's not bulky at all.

Only her lower abdomen was slightly protruding.

But her stomach felt like a bottomless pit.

In one meal, he can eat four or five pounds of salmon.

Such an astonishing appetite, yet it doesn't seem out of place on her at all.

After eating, there was no change in body shape or abdomen size.

Guo Hai, who had been watching over him the whole time, was not surprised.

He just stared intently at Liu Ruyan as she ate, his eyes filled with a stubbornly gentle smile.

Countless times I wanted to reach out and touch her slender hand.

But each time he forced himself to hold back, afraid that he might be too forward and upset her.

Time flies, another week has passed.

At this point, Guo Hai had long lost the composure and competence he once possessed as the group's CEO.

His face was etched with deep fatigue.

He had heavy dark circles under his eyes.

These are the marks left by days and nights of working non-stop.

This week, he submitted a seven-day leave application directly to the group.

He turned down all work, meetings, and social engagements, staying at the villa without leaving its side.

He provides 24-hour personal care for Liu Ruyan's daily life and diet.

Even if you can't sleep well day and night and are physically and mentally exhausted.

He had no complaints whatsoever; on the contrary, he enjoyed it immensely.

Anyone with a normal mind would be shocked to see this.

Outsiders simply cannot comprehend what is happening before their eyes.

Who is Guo Hai?

The executive vice president of Riyin Group is undoubtedly the third-in-command of the group.

He wields immense power and is worth hundreds of millions; he is a prominent figure in the top echelons of the domestic business community.

His power was enough to easily manipulate and control the fate of countless ordinary people.

With his status and position, what kind of stunning beauty couldn't he have?

Let alone someone in their forties.

Even if he is nearly a hundred years old, as long as he holds a high position, countless people will still follow in his footsteps.

Yet this is someone who has seen it all before.

Top figures in high positions.

He willingly and humbly toiled day and night for a woman carrying another man's child.

This extreme contrast is absurdly ridiculous.

Even movies and TV dramas wouldn't dare to depict such an unrealistic storyline.

But no one knew that no matter how strong Guo Hai was, he was ultimately just a mortal.

He had absolutely no ability to resist the invisible, top-tier allure emanating from Liu Ruyan.

The woman before me was never a weak, ordinary person.

She's a pro player.

Before long, even fresh salmon could no longer satisfy the fetus in her womb.

The fetus was restless and fussy in the womb.

Liu Ruyan's appetite has been completely upgraded, and she is no longer limited to fish and meat.

She began to eat all kinds of live animals raw, and her diet became increasingly bizarre and extensive.

In just three days, something terrifying happened.

The nanny who had been taking care of the villa's daily needs had vanished without a trace.

The entire villa was searched to no avail, except for the kitchen floor.

What remains is a shriveled, pale, intact human skin.

Flesh and bones vanished completely, leaving not a trace.

At the same time, Liu Ruyan's lower abdomen visibly swelled up.

From that day on, people began to mysteriously disappear frequently throughout the entire seaside villa area.

People who go missing can be of any age, from elderly people with white hair to young children.

One disappearance after another instantly threw the entire villa area into a state of panic.

Those who can live in this top-tier villa area are all urban elites and business celebrities.

More than 90% of them are closely related to the Riyin Group and its subsidiaries.

The homeowners were terrified and all called the police.

However, after the police intervened and investigated, they found no useful clues.

All the missing persons disappeared completely after walking into blind spots of surveillance cameras.

No one has seen them again.

The property management urgently deployed three times the number of security personnel for 24-hour continuous patrols.

They searched the entire neighborhood day and night, but still couldn't find any trace of the murderer.

The disappearances continue, and an eerie atmosphere has completely enveloped the entire villa area.

……

At the same time.

Headquarters of the Riyin Group.

Top-level strategic meeting room.

Before the meeting officially began, high-ranking officials from various sectors arrived and took their seats.

Everyone was radiant and full of presence.

Guo Hai was the only one who didn't fit in.

He slumped in his chair, his face ashen and his eyes lifeless.

He was listless and exhausted, with a feeling of being completely drained.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding high-ranking officials began to whisper and joke among themselves.

"Old Guo, you look terrible."

She looks like she's been completely drained.

"Has Mr. Guo secretly started a new relationship? He looks exhausted."

"Look at those dark circles under your eyes, you haven't had a proper night's sleep in at least a month. What kind of project is so exhausting?"

The crowd's teasing voices rose and fell.

Guo Hai mechanically gulped down several cups of strong coffee, trying to speed things up, but it was to no avail.

He was gripped by a heavy drowsiness, his eyes were glazed over, and his reactions were sluggish.

It was as if his soul had been ripped out, and even speaking was extremely difficult for him.

A few minutes later, all the senior executives had arrived.

Lin Zhen, dressed in a suit and standing tall, slowly walked into the conference room.

In an instant.

All the senior executives in the room stood up in unison and applauded respectfully.

The atmosphere was solemn, and no one was treated with disrespect.

Lin Zhen raised his hand slightly to signal, and only then did everyone dare to take their seats in turn.

Guo Hai, who was extremely listless, instantly became the most conspicuous presence in the entire room.

It's hard not to get noticed.

Lin Zhen's gaze swept across the entire room indifferently, finally settling on Guo Hai.

"Guo Hai, you're acting very strange today."

A clear, cool voice rang out, sounding exceptionally distinct in the quiet conference room.

Guo Hai was a few beats slower to react, and it took him a long time to slowly raise his head.

His eyes were empty and numb, lacking their former shrewdness and sharpness.

His tone was mechanical and stiff, without any inflection.

"Ah...really? I've always been like this."

Looking at his puppet-like appearance, Lin Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly.

Her gaze was fixed on his dark, bruised eyes.

A glint flashed in his eyes.

After a moment, he suddenly smiled faintly, his tone softening.

"fine."

"Since you're so tired, lie down and rest for a while. You've been working hard lately."

A look of confusion flashed across Guo Hai's blank face, and he subconsciously asked a question.

"Um...can I go to sleep?"

Lin Zhen nodded slightly, tacitly agreeing with his actions.

Guo Hai, having received permission, did not hesitate at all.

He slumped onto the conference table and fell into a deep sleep within seconds.

This scene left the more than 30 senior executives of the group speechless.

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence, and everyone's hearts were filled with shock.

No one could believe their eyes.

Guo Hai is a veteran of the group, and also the executive vice president and the third-in-command of the group, wielding considerable power.

No matter how high their position or how much power they wield, they are still just subordinates in front of the founder, Lin Zhen.

In the past, Guo Hai was strict, self-disciplined, and respected the rules.

He never overstepped the bounds, at least not in front of Lin Zhen, let alone sleeping during a core strategic meeting.

What I did today has completely overturned everyone's understanding.

Lin Zhen remained calm, as if nothing had happened.

He slowly spoke to the group of shocked executives.

"Don't worry about him. He's probably just overworked with company affairs lately."

"Let him rest, we can continue the meeting."

Throughout the meeting, Lin Zhen maintained a calm and steady pace.

They were exceptionally lenient with Guo Hai, who was fast asleep.

This unusual behavior made everyone even more suspicious.

The long meeting ended, and all the senior executives left one after another.

The large conference room quickly emptied, leaving only the fast-sleeping Guo Hai and Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen did not get up and leave, but remained quietly seated in the main seat.

He raised his hand and waved gently.

A bodyguard in black immediately pushed open the door and entered, bowing and waiting for orders.

"Boss."

"Investigate all of Guo Hai's movements, whereabouts, and contacts over the past two weeks."

"I need the complete results within ten minutes."

Lin Zhen's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.

"yes!"

The bodyguards withdrew immediately, demonstrating remarkable efficiency.

He returned hurriedly with his notebook in less than five minutes, not even ten.

He respectfully placed the computer in front of Lin Zhen and opened the complete document.

Guo Hai's whereabouts, spending records, and leave details over the past two weeks.

All the information was readily available and thoroughly investigated.

"Boss, there's another strange thing."

The bodyguard reported in a low voice, his tone grave.

"In the area where Mr. Guo lives, there have been a number of missing persons cases recently."

Multiple homeowners have reported the incident to the police, and the property management has increased patrols, but so far there is still no clue.

Lin Zhen lowered his eyes and quickly scanned all the documents before listening to the bodyguard's report.

He looked at Guo Hai, who was fast asleep.

My mind is as clear as a mirror.

He immediately issued the order in a deep voice.

"Notify the ugly general to immediately lead the team to arrest the man."

"Let the ERP combat satellite lock onto and monitor the Linhai villa area throughout the entire process."

"During the Ugly General's operation, if needed, Satellite and the second team members will provide support at any time."

The bodyguard instantly understood the intention and immediately obeyed the order.

"I will arrange it immediately!"

Due to his recent poor performance, Chou Jiang has long been marginalized.

Lin Zhen has now reinstated him, putting him in charge of the arrest operation.

This was a rare opportunity for him to make amends.

He dared not slack off in the slightest, and upon receiving the order, the entire team immediately assembled and took swift action.

The atmosphere inside the conference room remained silent.

Lin Zhen sat quietly, patiently awaiting the result.

About ten minutes later, Guo Hai, who had been sleeping soundly, suddenly woke up with a start.

His eyes were panicked and his expression anxious, as if he sensed a tremendous crisis.

He muttered to himself, his tone stiff and rigid.

"Someone...someone is bullying Ruyan..."

"Don't be afraid... I'll go back and protect you right away..."

After saying that, he staggered and braced himself on the table, then shakily stood up.

His steps were unsteady, and he moved towards the door like a puppet on strings.

"Guo Hai".

Just as he was about to step out of the conference room, Lin Zhen suddenly spoke.

This soft call carried a faint trace of primordial energy.

The force was precise, instantly locking onto Guo Hai's figure.

Guo Hai's feet suddenly froze, unable to move.

His previously empty and dull eyes suddenly regained a moment of clarity.

In just a fleeting moment, everything became clear.

Lin Zhen slowly stood up, looking at his back with a complex and unreadable expression.

"The real Guo Hai has been hidden away by you for a long time."

If I'm not mistaken.

"You are the freak in Liu Ruyan's belly."

"The intelligence department previously reported that the thing had a connection to me, that it was born from me."

I don't believe it.

"Now tell me, what exactly are you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room door was instantly blocked by two bodyguards in black.

Their escape route was completely cut off.

The next second, Guo Hai's body began to move violently.

His face instantly turned deathly pale and contorted, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

Immediately afterwards, his limbs began to twitch and tremble uncontrollably.

It looked as if two consciousnesses were frantically vying for control of the body.

Like a puppet being manipulated, violently struggling to break free of its restraints.

A few seconds later, the violent convulsions suddenly stopped.

Guo Hai fell completely silent.

But at this moment, his entire demeanor has undergone a complete transformation.

His eyes were sinister, carrying a chilling, eerie light.

It completely shed all of Guo Hai's original aura.

"hey-hey……"

A cold, eerie laugh escaped from deep within his throat.

Guo Hai slowly turned his head and stared intently at Lin Zhen in front of him.

The next second, his body went limp and he fell straight to the ground, completely still.

"Boss!"

The two bodyguards' expressions changed, and they immediately stepped forward to check.

Lin Zhen frowned deeply and gently pressed the Yintang acupoint with his hand.

He then spoke calmly and without emotion, letting out a slight sigh.

"Clean up the body properly."

In just five words, the verdict was finalized.

Guo Hai is dead.

They died completely, without even a sliver of hope.

To be precise, the real Guo Hai may have already died before this meeting.

What supported his body's movements just now was not his own consciousness.

"Yes, boss!"

The two bodyguards immediately responded and quickly contacted their men using walkie-talkies.

A moment later, several staff members pushed coat racks into the conference room.

The technique was skillful and professional; Guo Hai's body was wrapped in layers of black shroud.

Hang it directly on the hanger, just like you would any ordinary garment.

They silently pushed the body and quickly evacuated the conference room.

It took less than twenty minutes in total.

Guo Hai, the former third-in-command of the powerful and wealthy Riyin Group.

They vanished without a trace, disappearing without a sound.

No one knows the truth.

In a few days, the company will only issue an official statement.

Guo Hai resigned from his job and returned to his hometown for personal reasons, but died unexpectedly on the way.

Whether it's a car accident or a sudden illness, the reason is flawless.

Soon a new person will take his place, and no one will delve into his past.

This bizarre death will eventually be completely buried.

……

Our gaze shifts back to the seaside villa.

After receiving the order, Chou Jiang led his team to the scene at lightning speed.

A large number of thugs from the film industry quickly assembled and surrounded the entire villa.

Leave no blind spots.

"Team One, Team Two, Team Three! Everyone, seal off the perimeter of the villa!"

"Remember! Not even a mosquito is allowed to fly out silently!"

The ugly general gave the order in a deep voice, his aura chilling.

"yes!"

All the thugs responded in unison, their movements swift and precise, instantly deploying their defenses.

"Delphimon, Toadmon, Vipermon! The three of you guard the three exits, keep a tight watch!"

"Beetle Beast, Wasp Beast! Follow me and charge in to catch them!"

This time, Chou Jiang completely reined in his past arrogance and hubris.

He knew in his heart that Lin Zhen's allocation of five magic stickers at once was enough to demonstrate the terrifying strength of the other party.

If you're not careful, you'll end up with nothing.

Therefore, he deployed multiple layers of defenses, first having three mutant beasts guard the outer perimeter to prevent any possibility of escape.

He only brought two powerful mutant beasts with him to investigate the situation.

Inside the basement storage room of the villa at this moment.

Liu Ruyan curled up tightly in the corner, her hands tightly protecting her bulging belly.

She locked the door from the inside and reinforced it against the cabinet.

Even in dire straits, she gently stroked her belly and softly comforted her.

"Baby, don't be afraid, don't cry."

"Mom will definitely protect you."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a loud crash came from upstairs, as if a door had been broken down.

The rumbling sounds continued, and the entire villa trembled slightly.

A moment later, the iron door to the basement was also violently kicked open.

Immediately afterward, the door to the storage room was kicked down hard by the wasp beast.

The loud noise terrified Liu Ruyan, who trembled all over and cowered in a corner.

"finally found you!"

The ugly general looked at Liu Ruyan, who was trembling in the corner, and his long-suppressed anger finally erupted.

These days, he is unable to track down Liu Ruyan.

He was subjected to constant criticism and nearly dropped from the workforce.

All the frustration and resentment welled up in my heart at this moment.

"It's all because of you, woman, that I always make mistakes and suffer endless scolding from Chairman Lin!"

"It almost made me lose Chairman Lin's trust completely!"

He gritted his teeth and rebuked, yet still maintained his composure.

"But don't worry, I won't hurt you."

"You must appear before Chairman Lin in your entirety before he gives the order."

"Take her away!"

At a command, the Sky Beetle and the Wasp Beast slowly approached the corner, one on the left and one on the right.

His massive body, exuding an intense sense of oppression, enveloped Liu Ruyan.

"don't want……"

Liu Ruyan shrank back desperately, her eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

"Please don't hurt my baby...please..."

Her pleas were weak and fragile, making her look especially pitiful.

But the next second, her aura suddenly changed drastically.

His once clear eyes instantly turned completely black.

The pupils disappeared completely, leaving only an endless expanse of dark black mist.

Thick black smoke billowed wildly from her body, filling the entire storage room.

Her fair and delicate skin began to swell and twist in a strange way.

Its body shape rapidly changed, shedding its frail human form.

In the blink of an eye, the once frail and pitiful pregnant woman vanished completely.

Instead, there is a humanoid mutant beast that resembles a human but exudes an eerie aura.

No.

She is not an ordinary mutant beast.

Instead, they are more bizarre and advanced superhumans.