Xavier, be a good boy...
Xavier's eyes flickered as he sensed the instructions Lin Xi transmitted to his heart through their mental connection.
obedient……
Xavier seemed to be chewing on the word, a bittersweet feeling gradually rising in his chest.
One thing must be admitted is that after returning to Earth, Xavier's will was actually quite obedient.
It is likely that no other king beetle in history has lived a life close to that of a normal human in such a dense food group.
Aside from a few permitted edible individuals, Xavier has never disobeyed Lin Xi's orders to hunt other humans in secret.
Considering Xavier's current appalling state of mind and the number of offspring he and Lin Xi have raised together, it is actually quite difficult to achieve this.
If you really need an analogy, the Xaviers who live off raw beef and other livestock these days are like fitness enthusiasts who have to take protein powder and eat kale leaves and fried chicken breasts every day for the sake of their health.
They can prolong their lives, but their days are exceptionally...boring.
Similarly, some people can maintain self-discipline in ordinary days, but when faced with stress or stimulation, they still can't help but want to eat and drink excessively.
Xavier felt he was now facing the same situation.
It could certainly sense the messages and warnings Lin Xi was sending it, but the more anxiously Lin Xi warned it, the more dissatisfied it became.
"You carried me on your back and brought other children to play in the human world..."
Xavier spoke softly in the crowd, knowing full well that with the keen senses of the Mother of the Linxi, the other party could easily hear its whispers—even though they were so far apart.
"Xavier...it's not what you think..."
Immediately afterwards, Xavier heard Lin Xi's explanation.
However, Xavier was the first to shut down his hearing at this moment.
It decided to prove to Lin Xi through its actions that it was truly very angry.
As for why I was so angry...
Lin Xi only learned much later that Xavier had actually been preparing for this Christmas Eve for a long time.
This is actually not surprising at all.
After all, in the TV shows and movies Xavier watched, Christmas Eve was always a day when all sorts of romantic stories unfolded. Even though Lin Xi was no longer human, and Xavier had been a complete anomaly from the beginning, but…
But they are already on Earth.
Everything seemed to be going perfectly. Those damned offspring had matured to the point where they didn't need much care anymore, and it and Lin Xi finally had some free time. Bryce and Elisa were too busy taking care of the newborn baby to think about Christmas...
Xavier was more certain than anyone else that he and Lin Xi could have such a romantic and warm night.
Xavier prepared flowers, jewelry, and an incredibly strong bull for Lin Xi.
The bull's dying struggle could easily arouse the appetite of other species, and to keep it from Lin Xi, he even prepared these live animals. Heaven knows how much effort Xavier put into concealing their existence on the island. He also had to carefully protect these plump, private tutor mammals from being discovered and eaten by the other children.
Oh, right, to ensure it would be in top form tonight, Xavier even forced itself to molt early. Its carapace is now brand new, perfect, without even the slightest scratch…
However, when Xavier confidently flew back to his and Lin Xi's nest ahead of schedule, full of this surprise, he was greeted by an empty, dark cave.
Xavier felt his eyes welling up with tears when he thought about the scene where he called out Lin Xi's name into the empty cave, only to be met with a large group of immature alien larvae.
Lin Xi didn't wait for Xavier in the nest at all.
It not only took the children away... but even that idiot Arthur went with Lin Xi to the Christmas party in Rod Morgan.
Upon discovering this, Xavier accidentally smashed the huge bouquet he had carefully brought back.
Despite the warm temperature inside the nest, intended for the purpose of raising insect eggs, Xavier felt an unparalleled chill.
It felt like its heart was about to break...
When exactly did it stop seeing any affection in Lin Xi's eyes? And when did Lin Xi stop looking forward to romance on major holidays?
Xavier kept recalling the moments he and Lin Xi had shared during this time, and then realized with horror that, with the continuous production and hatching of offspring, he and Lin Xi had been busy with matters concerning their children for a long period of time.
It's been a very, very long time since they've done anything purely for each other.
His life with Lin Xi had long since become mundane and dull.
So... that's why Lin Xi abandoned it on such an important day to relax in the human world?
...
Once upon a time, Xavier had only seen the tragic stories of middle-aged men abandoned by their families in movies, but he never imagined that one day he would encounter the same plot.
Xavier stared at Lin Xi not far away in extreme grief, until the man next to it suddenly jumped in front of it, blocking its view.
“Hey, little one, what are you looking at? When Rod bought you, didn’t he tell you… you need to act more professionally at parties like this…”
As they spoke, the already drunk man simply placed his hand on Xavier's body.
This is not a wise move.
After all, Xavier's current appearance is actually a mimicry.
Although it looks very smooth, Xavier's skin is actually a carapace—it is exceptionally rough and cold, and feels more like inorganic metal to the touch.
Xavier turned his head to look at the man beside him with some irritation. For the first time in a long time, he looked directly at the human next to him.
If Xavier were a more normal human being, it would probably recognize that the person touching it was a very successful banker. In magazines, he was generally portrayed as a good husband and father, which brought him a considerable number of clients for his financial products.
Thank goodness, the guy was pretty drunk. He rubbed Xavier's waist hard with his palm, then frowned, a look of confusion on his face, clearly not quite sure what was going on.
"Oh, what... what are you wearing..."
The drunken man shakily raised his hand, looking at his palm with a somewhat dazed expression—
Fine cuts covered his palms, and red blood was slowly seeping from his skin.
"Is it blood?"
The man frowned, staring blankly at the crimson liquid that was gradually seeping from his body.
He felt he must have been too drunk, otherwise why would his palms feel bloody and mangled, yet he felt no pain at all?
Xavier, of course, wouldn't be so kind as to tell him that the reason he didn't feel pain was simply because the neurotoxins on its shell had numbed his senses.
The fresh smell of blood filled the air, and Xavier involuntarily sniffed the man's scent—alcohol was a minus, but there were no other strange odors. Like all successful men, this guy seemed to take good care of his health.
This thing is the perfect food...
Just as Xavier was carefully assessing the practicality of the man beside her, it suddenly turned its head thoughtfully.
The man next to Lin Xi, or rather, the food, had become so audacious as to place his hand on Lin Xi's knee.
Lin Xi still appeared calm and composed, but Xavier immediately sensed her agitation—what could be more frustrating than having delicious food dangling in front of your mouth but being unable to eat it?
Xavier's eyes immediately darkened.
She glanced coldly at the man beside her, then reached out and shoved him away.
Then it turned its body to the side and walked straight toward Lin Xi.
Even though the male was just an insignificant human, it still hated that they encountered Lin Xi.
"Hey you……"
The man who had been pushed away by Xavier stood up angrily. He reached out to grab Xavier, but in that short time, the man had already walked quite a distance.
The drunken banker stood there, dazed, staring at the ethereal shadow. Was it his imagination? He had actually seen a pair of...wings behind that guy?
Spot-like patterns flashed rapidly across the enormous, translucent wings. The moment the banker's eyes met those patterns, he trembled uncontrollably. An intense, completely inexplicable fear caused him to wet himself instantly. Then, everything went black, and he collapsed limply to the ground…
Such fainting spells are not uncommon in the extravagant and decadent queues, and staff immediately came forward to take him out.
No one knows what the man saw before he fainted, and no one cares about the handsome man who had been standing next to him not long before.
...
Xavier folded its wings. As a different species, it easily moved to a position closer to the center of the party.
This time, however, it did not allow any humans to approach it.
Given his handsome appearance, revealing clothing, and menacing demeanor, Xavier should have been quite eye-catching.
However, before it could get close to Lin Xi, a small commotion broke out at Rod Morgan's side, which was at the very center of the party.
A female waitress actually threw an entire tray of wine directly at Rod Morgan.
This time, his injury finally made the party a bit quieter.
...
Jessica certainly didn't do it on purpose.
At least, she hadn't thought things through carefully when she did it. But if given the chance to do it all over again, Jessica felt she might still do it again.
After all, the young man named Lin Xi was already in a rather dangerous situation at that time.
then……
Jessica finally reached Rhodes' side, but several bodyguards hidden in the shadows immediately appeared in front of her, intentionally or unintentionally blocking her way.
Jessica's heart almost stopped at that moment.
These highly trained bodyguards had previously remained remarkably inconspicuous, but whenever any suspicious individuals approached Rhodes, they would suddenly appear like ghosts.
The bodyguards' eyes were as cold and mechanical as insects', scrutinizing Jessica as if they were about to disassemble her into parts at any moment.
Jessica's tray trembled slightly, and the expensive glasses clinked together softly.
She stood there, dumbfounded. She told herself she should say something to appease this dangerous guy, or at least find an excuse to leave... but in reality, she was speechless and couldn't utter a single word.
She was terrified.
The bodyguards didn't even speak to her; their chilling, menacing aura sent shivers down Jessica's spine. Jessica even suspected they knew her plan all along—had they already found the gun she hid in the locker?
Did they already know her plan, which is why they suddenly appeared here?
What awaits her next...
Just as Jessica was overwhelmed with thoughts and on the verge of collapse, the bodyguards silently nodded at her, arrogantly signaling for her to leave.
Jessica stood there, stunned for a moment. From her current angle, she could easily see Rod Morgan's increasingly outrageous behavior.
At that moment, he even slid his hand little by little towards Lin Xi's waist.
At his signal, the scantily clad women surrounding the two of them pressed their bodies against Lin Xi's side with all their might, whispering sweet nothings as if playfully trying to squeeze Lin Xi into Rod Morgan's chest...
Of course, the swimsuit-clad women didn't succeed. Even they themselves were filled with surprise.
The young man next to Rhodes looked so thin and frail, his slender body as delicate as a piece of paper... like a daffodil growing by a lake, or a butterfly with beautiful wings. This young man looked as if he could be crushed in the palm of your hand.
Yet this pale, thin, and handsome young man...
When the women covered each other's bodies, they felt as if they were pressing down on a piece of cold, raw iron. They didn't even manage to make Lin Xi sway, let alone press her against Rod's chest.
Everyone was momentarily stunned, then jokingly moved away from Lin Xi, exchanging awkward glances, each feeling somewhat at a loss.
Fortunately, at this moment, Rod didn't notice the swimsuit girls' failure; all his attention was focused on Lin Xi.
Lin Xi had a wonderful scent that made Rod Morgan feel refreshed and extremely excited.
However, Lin Xi seemed to be too cold.
Rod's hand rested on Lin Xi's waist, and he felt as if he were touching a stone statue.
Lin Xi was as cold as a corpse, as if he had no body temperature at all.
"Your body temperature is very low..."
Rod lowered his voice and spoke to Lin Xi in his proud, magnetic voice.
"...Is it because it's too cold outside? If you'd like, I'll take you inside to warm up."
When you're in bed, you get hot very quickly...
Of course, Rhodes didn't say this directly.
Rod stared intently at Lin Xi, waiting for her response.
Lin Xi's shoulders twitched slightly.
Then he subtly moved to the side, distancing himself from Rod Morgan.
"Ah, I'm a little thirsty..."
Lin Xi raised her eyes and looked at Jessica beside her.
"Yeah?"
Rod smiled; in his opinion, even Lin Xi's excuses were quite amusing.
He turned around and followed Lin Xi's gaze to Jessica.
Without much thought, Rod nodded to the burly security guards, who immediately made way for Jessica.
Jessica carried the tray to Lin Xi's side.
Then, Lin Xi took a cocktail from Jessica's plate.
In the instant their eyes met, he saw Jessica's eyes.
The girl's eyes burned with fury.
Lin Xi unconsciously shook his head slightly at the girl, mouthing a silent response.
"It's okay."
Lin Xi said.
He said it from the bottom of his heart.
However, the moment he finished speaking, Rhodes was back, clinging to him like a ghost.
The man was in a state of excitement, which made his blood flow faster... and for Lin Xi, the feast next to him looked even more delicious.
Lin Xi's Adam's apple bobbed slightly. He downed the cocktail in his glass in one gulp, then moved to the other side of the sofa.
Now, Rod Morgan could no longer ignore Lin Xi's avoidance of him.
This guy actually tried to escape from him...
Rod Morgan was completely unaware that a pair of cold eyes were staring straight at him, nor did he notice the intense hatred emanating from Jessica next to Lin Xi.
He also failed to notice the strange looks the half-naked women surrounding them were giving Lin Xi.
He was staring intently at Lin Xi's near-perfect face, and his mouth was getting increasingly dry because of her avoidance of him.
Yes, that's his favorite type. He especially enjoys seeing those proud and upright people become vulnerable because of his coercion.
"Don't be afraid, I won't do anything to you..."
Rod laughed and then said.
However, contrary to what he said, he put his arm around Lin Xi's shoulder the moment he opened his mouth.
He tried to forcefully pull Lin Xi into his arms, but... just like those girls, Rod couldn't hold onto Lin Xi at all.
He was stunned.
In that instant, Jessica instinctively threw the tray she was holding at Rhodes.
With a series of crackling sounds, Rhodes was instantly soaked from head to toe in the liquid, and one of the glasses even smashed into his forehead, leaving a long gash.
Blood flowed out, and Jessica was forcefully pressed to the ground. Someone jumped out and firmly pinned Lin Xi to the sofa...
Everything immediately descended into chaos.
Leaving aside the silly escorts screaming incessantly because of the unexpected turn of events, the security personnel surrounding Rod Morgan immediately went on high alert.
When the family doctor rushed to Rod's side, Lin Xi and Jessica had already been taken into custody by security personnel who were on high alert.
"Damn it..."
Rhodes let out a sinister curse.
He pressed a piece of gauze soaked in disinfectant against the not-so-serious wound on his head. The amiable look on his face had vanished, replaced by an unsettling gloom.
"Dr. Lin Xi, today is really a bit of a disappointment, isn't it?"
Noticing Lin Xi's focused gaze, Rod looked up at her with a ferocious expression.
That trembling young girl came to Lin Xi's side at his request...
The thought of encountering such an embarrassing situation during his pursuit of women instantly killed Rhodes' interest, replacing it with an uncontrollable rage.
“Mr. Morgan…”
The family doctor, who was already familiar with Rhodes's condition, felt his heart sink as if it were filled with lead after noticing that something was wrong with him.
Even the security personnel who had restrained Lin Xi and Jessica were somewhat uneasy.
Anyone who has seen Rhodes in person can see that the host of this banquet is currently in a rather strange state.
The man's eyes were red, his breathing was rapid, his pupils were deep and narrow, and the muscles in his face were spasming from extreme excitement.
"...Your wound has stopped bleeding; it's just a superficial injury. I didn't find any toxic substances in the wine. However, personally, I still suggest that Mr. Morgan return indoors immediately to rest."
The family doctor said to Rod in a dry voice.
He couldn't help but turn around and look at Lin Xi and Jessica, who were motionless.
Then, a hint of sympathy involuntarily flashed in his eyes.
Even when Rod was just a child, his parents were already very troubled by their only child's pathological psychological problems.
Pain, injury, blood... these could very well awaken the dark beast within Rod Morgan.
Today, those who are about to be devoured by that "beast" are probably the seemingly frail young researcher and the pale-faced girl.
Good heavens, the family doctor simply couldn't bear to think about what would happen next.
After all, every time the family doctor thought about the scenes he had witnessed, he felt he needed to go to a pastor for a long confession.
“Mr. Rhodes…”
Lin Xi opened her mouth.
The young man seemed to want to explain something, but Rod Morgan had completely lost patience with him. He waved his hand, and the obedient security personnel immediately and silently restrained Lin Xi and Jessica.
To others, Lin Xi and Jessica appeared to have followed Rod Morgan back into the manor simply out of concern for his injuries.
In the last moment before being forcibly pushed into the room, Lin Xi turned around with a headache and looked at the crowd in the distance.
Xavier was standing in the crowd, his eyes now a striking red.
However, almost everyone's attention was focused on the injured Rod, and no one noticed the strange thing about Xavier.
If it were only Xavier, Lin Xi probably wouldn't be so worried.
But now...
Lin Xi stared at the four figures that appeared beside Xavier, and he really wanted to sigh.
The three young members of the clan were staring intently at Morgan's manor. Arthur remained motionless, his expression calm, but Lin Xi clearly sensed the anger emanating from Arthur's heart.
You all better stay outside quietly. You can play with the humans, but don't talk to them. I'll take care of things here in a minute…
Lin Xi could only communicate with his clan through his mind and issue a powerful command.
However, he did not receive any feedback from the children. On the contrary, in the blink of an eye, he found that the spot where Xavier and the children had been standing was now empty.
After all, the actions of those security personnel were hardly gentle.
As the mother of the alien race, Lin Xi knew better than anyone... just how deeply offensive this was to his offspring.
Good heavens, is there really no way for him to escape the fate of turning Morgan's estate into a cafeteria?
Thinking of this, Lin Xi's face turned extremely gloomy.
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