When they saw the metal monsters standing over three meters tall in the Back Courtyard, radiating terrifying auras, their legs went weak.
"X-Xiao Lin, wh-what are these? Did the Transformers come to our house to shoot a movie?" Chen Guofu stammered.
Liu Shuqin and Chen Muyao ducked straight behind Chen Guofu, while Li Jiaojiao poked her head out curiously.
"Second Uncle, these are called battle puppets. They're for your protection." Chen Lin pointed at the remaining ninety-odd puppets. "One for each of you three, and one each for Auntie and Jiaojiao."
"What? F-for us?" Chen Guofu's eyes nearly popped out of his head. "We can't operate these things! I can barely drive a tractor..."
"You don't have to operate them." Chen Lin smiled, stepped forward, took Chen Guofu's rough finger, forced out a drop of blood, and pressed it directly against a battle puppet's forehead.
Light flashed, and Chen Guofu shuddered. He felt as though something had appeared inside his mind.
"Second Uncle, now think about making it raise its left hand."
Half-convinced, Chen Guofu did as he was told.
The next second, the deep-blue battle puppet raised its massive metal arm with a thunderous rumble.
"Oh, good heavens!" Chen Guofu dropped to the ground in fright.
Liu Shuqin, Chen Muyao, Li Jiaojiao, and the others were also left speechless by the miraculous sight.
Chen Lin patiently helped every family member complete the ownership bond.
Seeing his family at a loss, Chen Lin instructed them gently, "Second Uncle, Second Aunt, don't worry about how to use it, and don't be afraid. Just keep it stored away normally and treat it as a Chen Family heirloom."
He paused, his tone turning serious. "But remember, these things are far too destructive. Unless you face a truly catastrophic danger, you must never bring