"I'm in the Dragon Clan, what the heck is the Naruto Counterattack System?"

Hmph... Hmph...

Su Xiaoqiang was awakened from her sleep by a strange sound. She slowly opened her eyes and saw a warm yellow atmosphere with a faint glow from the ceiling above.

She must have turned off the lights before going to sleep.

Su Xiaoqiang subconsciously looked to her side. Xia Mi was sleeping soundly, snoring softly, her face pressed against the pillow with drool dripping down her cheek.

Still somewhat dazed, Su Xiaoqiang turned around and looked in the direction of the voice.

The sound came from outside the door.

Hmph... Hmph...

I was in a daze for a long time, half-awake and half-asleep, but the sound never disappeared.

"What is that sound?"

She muttered something to herself, touched her stomach, and realized she was a little hungry since she hadn't eaten dinner when she got home.

I glanced at the clock; it was 5 o'clock.

At this time, it was pitch black outside the window, without stars or moon, silent and still like a desolate graveyard.

"Never mind, I'll just take a look and have something to eat while I'm at it."

Su Xiaoqiang sighed, then threw off the covers, put on a piece of clothing over her pajamas, and got out of bed.

Click.

After gently opening the door, a soft light shone into the living room through the crack, and a tall figure could be vaguely seen standing by the window, seemingly gazing into the distance.

Mom? Or Dad?

The previously indistinct sound became clear; it was a melody hummed by that person, sounding like an ethereal hymn, only with a touch of sorrow in it.

"..."

Su Xiaoqiang's breathing gradually became deep, the confusion in her eyes gradually faded, and her pupils trembled slightly as she looked at that figure.

It's neither Dad nor Mom.

Has an outsider come in?

The thought crossed her mind, and the last vestiges of sleepiness vanished instantly. Su Xiaoqiang gently pursed her lips.

Instead of speaking to alert the other party, she quietly turned around, preparing to return to her room and call security...

Where are you going?

A woman's smiling voice came from behind her, and Su Xiaoqiang's body trembled involuntarily.

After a moment of silence, she slowly turned around and saw the figure—a veiled woman.

"Interesting," the woman chuckled. "Are you worried that yelling will not only fail to summon the adults but will also anger me?"

"..."

Su Xiaoqiang's heart was racing, but she calmly said, "Although I don't know what those security guards are good for, if you do anything rash, I will do it."

"On the contrary, if you just want money, there's 300,000 in cash in the safe in the study. I'll tell you the password."

Mining, like real estate, is dirty. People who get involved with these two things are bound to get dirty too. It's normal for a few people to die on construction sites and in mines. So, those who can get involved in these two industries and make a name for themselves are all ruthless people.

Similarly, those in the same industry are also ruthless.

After all, she was the daughter of the mining company's CEO, and she had been taught from a young age how to remain calm in the face of kidnapping or robbery.

"You're very clever, but unfortunately, we don't want money. My employer only wants me to bring you back alive," the woman said meaningfully. "Don't worry, you're not our only target, and you're not our real target either."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoqiang did not feel relaxed at all; instead, a multitude of thoughts flashed through her mind.

Why is it that even though it's kidnapping, they don't want money, don't want sex, and don't want to kill anyone?

If it's for her parents' company, why not just kidnap her parents? They're in the next room anyway.

In other words, this kidnapping had nothing to do with her parents.

"..."

As if struck by a thought, Su Xiaoqiang's heart sank, and she looked at the woman, saying, "Who are you trying to threaten with me?"

"You probably guessed it," the woman said with a smile, "Come with me obediently, and you and your family will be safe and sound..."

Click.

Before the woman could finish speaking, Su Xiaoqiang suddenly picked up a fruit knife from the coffee table and pointed the tip at her.

"Don't even think about it." Su Xiaoqiang said coldly without hesitation, "Try it if you dare."

Upon seeing this, the woman couldn't help but laugh. Despite being unarmed, she laughed with amusement, as if she had seen an interesting toy.

The next moment, reflected in Su Xiaoqiang's trembling deep green pupils, the woman in front of her was still standing there, but her black eyes began to gradually turn gold.

Such a dazzling gold!

The moment Su Xiaoqiang met his gaze, she couldn't help but tremble all over, overwhelmed by immense fear.

Those are higher beings, and when facing lower beings, they possess absolute mental suppression, like a lamb encountering a wolf.

Under those golden eyes, all composure and rationality were suppressed deep within the brain, turning into a blank panic.

Su Xiaoqiang's legs were weak, and her hand holding the knife was trembling violently.

"You..." her voice trembled, "What are you?"

Absolutely not human! A monster!

"Scared already?" A glint of cunning flashed in the woman's eyes as she walked towards her with a smile. "What if I told you that the person you've always liked is also a monster like me? What would you do then?"

"The fruit knife in your hand poses no threat to either me or him."

Su Xiaoqiang's breath hitched, and she instinctively asked, "What did you say?"

"You're smart. You should understand that if we had a way to deal with him, we wouldn't be using you to threaten him. You think I'm a monster, but he's an even more inhuman monster," the woman said indifferently.

"To us, this is a planet full of sheep. Walking among the people is like a wolf walking among sheep. With our abilities, we can easily conquer anyone. We can eat sheep at will and do whatever we want."

"Of course, we don't love women or men, because in our eyes, no matter how beautiful or handsome a man or woman is, they are just sheep for us to enjoy, like you."

At this point, the woman suddenly smiled and looked at Su Xiaoqiang, saying, "Everything you possess is just an illusion in our eyes, including your appearance and your wealth. That's why he has always been indifferent to you."

"In that case, I advise you to give up your unnecessary fantasies as soon as possible..."

She stopped in her tracks before she could finish speaking.

"You're lying." Su Xiaoqiang's tone was extremely calm. "Although I don't know what you are, I don't know if you're something beyond my comprehension, and I don't know if I can really hurt you."

"But you're wrong about one thing."

The fruit knife in her hand was no longer pointed at the woman, but rather at her own neck.

"He wasn't indifferent to me," Su Xiaoqiang said with a bright smile. "Otherwise, you wouldn't have thought of using me to threaten him."

"You are afraid of him, and you are also afraid of us, because without us as leverage, you have no way to deal with him."

"I will never allow myself to become a bargaining chip for you to threaten him, and I believe that Senior Brother Chu will make the same choice as me."

pat.

Fresh blood flowed down the blade from her fair neck, dripping onto the mahogany table and adding a touch of vibrancy to the otherwise dark red color.

She gripped the fruit knife tightly as if it were her last lifeline; her hands and voice trembled, yet her tone was no different from that of the arrogant "Little Fairy."

Yes, that's how it should be.

When faced with an unknown monster, the way to protect yourself is to go crazy. As long as you can be crazier than the monster, what does it matter if the monster is one?

Su Xiaoqiang felt inexplicably filled with courage, and he no longer felt the slightest fear when looking into the woman's deep green eyes. He felt his heart racing and his adrenaline surging, as if he were holding not a fruit knife, but a button to change his destiny.

She doesn't need to press it down; simply holding it tightly is equivalent to taking her destiny back into her own hands.

"..."

"..."

They looked at each other, and there was silence.

But the next moment, Su Xiaoqiang froze.

What's wrong? My body...

She felt as if she had lost control of her body, watching helplessly as the woman walked towards her.

"Girls who are blinded by love are really scary."

The woman walked up to Su Xiaoqiang and reached out to touch her forehead. She gently brushed aside a strand of hair from her bangs, revealing her panicked eyes. Finally, she sighed and said, "You lost so quickly. I still have so much to say, but if I really hurt you, I'm afraid I won't get away with it."

"Although this kidnapping was fake, since you've decided to stand with him, you'll inevitably encounter the real one in the future. So I still don't have high hopes for you. But since you've lost, you have to accept the consequences."

As she spoke, she raised one hand, a crack appearing between her fingers, blood seeping from the pad of her finger, looking as dark and crimson as ink.

Bathed in the dim moonlight outside the window, it displays a magnificent color like a work of art, casting beautiful, vibrant red and colorful light and shadow.

The light spots refracted by the flowing blood resemble fruits growing on tree branches, presenting an eerie and unique beauty that looks exceptionally full and alluring.

Looking at that drop of blood, Su Xiaoqiang's pupils dilated slightly, and all she could hear was her heart pounding uncontrollably in her chest.

This is the body craving.

"This is the method he taught me, and it's also the deal he proposed," the woman laughed. "Logically speaking, this drop of blood should give you some self-defense capabilities, preventing you from becoming a useless burden. However, this is my first time using it, so don't blame me if it fails."

After saying that, she gently touched Su Xiaoqiang's forehead with her fingers.

That drop of blood, brimming with concentrated power, instantly touched her forehead.

Like plum blossoms blooming in winter, the liquid flowed slowly along the skin's texture and was gradually absorbed by Su Xiaoqiang's skin.

"Alright, go find him. I'm just a tool. You have to ask him yourself for the answer. You should know where he is."

Before Su Xiaoqiang could react, the woman withdrew her hand while speaking, her five fingers pressed together, the fingertips pointing at her heart.

"Have fun," the woman laughed. "No after-sales service included."

As soon as she finished speaking, her hand shot towards her chest, a fleeting look of confusion crossing her previously cunning eyes…

puff.

Reflected in Su Xiaoqiang's trembling pupils, blood blossomed from the woman's pierced chest.