"Master."
Xia Ji instantly lowered her hand and saluted in an extremely standard manner.
Boss Luo simply nodded, then sized up the male-looking Puppet Humanoid before him... Every Puppet Humanoid bore a special brand, a credential that could be scanned to read basic information.
However, Chen Xing did not have one on display... At least, there was no mark exposed outside the areas covered by his clothes. Chen Xing wore a rather high-collared outfit that completely covered his neck.
"Are you Miss Xia Ji's employer?"
While Boss Luo examined him, Chen Xing had already taken the initiative to speak. His tone was stiff, and he made no effort to conceal the displeasure in his voice.
Boss Luo said indifferently, "Miss Xia Ji and I are not in an employer-employee relationship."
Chen Xing immediately looked delighted. "Really?"
Boss Luo said casually, "Strictly speaking, Miss Xia Ji is my private property."
Chen Xing was stunned, then became frantic. "What? You actually bought Miss Xia Ji outright?!"
Boss Luo blinked at that, then smiled slightly. "Why not?"
Chen Xing opened his mouth, then frowned and fell silent. Every movement seemed remarkably lifelike, lacking the rigid appearance common to Puppet Humanoids. "May I ask you to transfer Miss Xia Ji to me? I can pay double the price."
Boss Luo asked curiously, "If I transfer Miss Xia Ji to you, what do you plan to do with her?"
"Of course, I'll grant Miss Xia Ji true freedom!" Chen Xing said solemnly. "We were all born..."
At that very moment, Chen Xing's expression suddenly malfunctioned... His entire body began to tremble violently, and he let out a scream.
Crackling sounds came from inside him. Finally, a plume of black smoke was expelled from his mouth, and Chen Xing immediately collapsed to his knees in an