Kiana, do you understand what filial piety is?

"Longma, you absolutely must believe me!" Yu Zhe continued, "Women's bodies and genes are better able to bear the power of resisting the Honkai, and the reason your body has become like this is because you came into contact with the Conquest Gem."

"Even though you are one of the few men who possesses Honkai resistance, your Honkai resistance is not enough to completely immunize you from the effects of the Conquest Gem."

He paused, then continued, "And look at your daughter, Raiden Mei. You share the same bloodline, but Raiden Mei doesn't show any abnormalities. Can't you see the difference?"

Yu Zhe's words made Raiden Ryoma fall into silence. It was indeed as Yu Zhe said, although both he and Raiden Mei had come into contact with the Conquest Gem, their performances were completely different.

"Is it true that changing my gender can solve my current problem?" Although the Fool's reason sounds outrageous, sometimes the truth of the world is like this.

Someone once said that a feather and a stone dropped from the same height will land at the same time. To ordinary people, this statement is totally unreasonable, but it turns out to be the truth.

"It's not as simple as you say." Yu Zhe shook his head, interrupting Lei Dian Long Ma's thoughts. "Changing gender is just a side effect of this operation. The actual operation is very troublesome."

Hearing this, Siegfried next to him showed a look of disdain.

The trouble you're talking about is the sleep you took back then?

I think the real side effect is that if I become a woman, I will be teased by you every day.

"Just like some people who have surgery can't do high-intensity exercise for the rest of their lives," Yu Zhe continued, "this surgery also has certain risks and side effects."

Even though Yu Zhe said this, Lei Dian Longma still scratched his head in distress, with a hint of confusion and helplessness in his eyes.

He looked at Yu Zhe and asked, "Apart from this surgery, is there really no other way? Like the reconstruction surgery you had earlier?"

Thunder Dragon Marco knew that Yu Zhe had performed a transformation surgery on him.

Although it is unknown how the operation was performed, it was indeed successful and gave Yu Zhe resistance to Honkai energy.

He thought that if Yu Zhe could perform that kind of surgery on him again, perhaps he could solve his current problem.

Yu Zhe frowned. He could see that Thunder Ryuma still held out hope for the transformation surgery, so he shook his head and said, "Didn't I tell you about that transformation surgery a long time ago? The success rate of that surgery is very low. Let's not even talk about whether we can find a Honkai Beast factor that's suitable for you. Your current physical condition alone makes it impossible for you to get off the operating table. Ryuma, you're my good friend. I won't harm you. If I wasn't 100% sure, I wouldn't tell you anything."

He paused, then continued, "Ryoma, think about it carefully. You only lose your gender, but you gain the power to protect Raiden Mei. Isn't this a very worthwhile deal?"

“…” Raiden Ryuma fell silent.

He knew he couldn't give up like this, but turning him into a woman was too high a price to pay.

If he were alone, he might not have so many concerns, but he has a daughter.

If Mei Raiden found out about this, how would he face Mei Raiden in the future?!

43 chess pieces

Just thinking about this kind of future made Raiden Ryoma feel his soul tremble.

"But..." He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil. "Even if my subjective consciousness resists, I cannot deny, Yu Zhe, that what you said is indeed the truth."

Changing gender in exchange for the power to protect Mei Raiden...it's indeed a good deal.

Unlike Siegfried, a stubborn warrior, Raiden Ryuma is a successful entrepreneur and a successful businessman. After years in the business world, he has developed the instinct to measure everything by profit.

As long as the deal is reasonable enough and can make Lei Dian Long Ma profitable, he doesn't mind completing the deal.

If things really come to a critical moment, then Thunder Ryuma wouldn't mind doing so.

"I believe you didn't lie to me, but... let me think about it." Even though reason told him what choice he should make, Raiden Ryuma still couldn't make a decision immediately.

Yu Zhe nodded. He was not angry because Lei Dian Long Ma rejected him. Instead, he guessed what Lei Dian Long Ma would say. "I know."

Although Raiden Ryuma's situation is very similar to Siegfried's situation, both have physical problems, but the two are completely different.

Raiden Ryuma was not forced into a desperate situation. Siegfried had been tied to the operating table by him. If Siegfried did not agree to him, it would be a problem whether she could get off the operating table.

"But..." Yu Zhe pushed his glasses up, his eyes becoming unusually serious. He looked directly into Raiden Ryoma's eyes and said word by word, "If your health is truly failing, even if you still refuse, I will force you to the operating table."

"Even if this makes you hate me, I can't let you die in front of me because you are my best friend."

"I won't let you die, absolutely not!"

Yu Zhe's tone was full of arrogance and did not allow for refusal, but it moved Lei Dian Longma deeply.

How lucky it is to still have a good friend in middle age!

At the same time, a figure in black quietly appeared in Cocolia's office.

"Cocolia..."

The gray snake stood in front of Cocolia, and its hoarse voice broke the silence in the room.

"Gray Snake, what are you doing here?" Cocolia frowned, a hint of vigilance and dissatisfaction flashing in her eyes. She didn't like the appearance of Gray Snake, always feeling that this guy had a gloomy aura.

The gray snake slowly raised its head, revealing a pair of deep and cold eyes.

"That fool has come to the Far East and has seen the Thunder Dragon Horse."

His hoarse voice was as rough as sandpaper, making people feel uncomfortable.

"Fool..." Hearing these two words, a handsome face flashed through Cocolia's mind.

But then a sneer appeared on her face. "He is here as expected. This guy really likes to meddle in other people's business."

Cocolia was not surprised. As for the new executor, the veteran executors of Anti-Entropy all knew how he got the position of executor.

Although the other party has joined the neutral faction, there is no such thing as neutrality in this world. As long as they don't express their position clearly, they will be fence-sitters.

As Yu Zhe came to power with the help of Thunder Ryuma's power, it is reasonable for him to come to help when Thunder Ryuma is in danger.

But no one knows whether the other party is really here to help or to stab them in the back.

Cocolia has seen too many people like this who are two-faced.

Besides, Yu Zhe’s reputation within Anti-Entropy is not very good. He is a profiteer who sells hooks everywhere.

There was even a rumor circulating on Anti-Entropy for a while that the two had an ulterior motive.

Cocolia really didn't understand how Raiden Ryoma could become friends with such a person.

But Cocolia did not deny that Yu Zhe did have a good appearance. If she had met Yu Zhe when she was young, she would probably have been so fascinated by him that she would have lost her way.

It can't be that Raiden Ryuma really has some special hobby, or that Yu Zhe's charm is so great that he can make Raiden Ryuma gay.

But this time, Cocolia was fully prepared, and even Yu Zhe couldn't stop her.

"Are you scared, Gray Snake?" Cocolia looked at the Gray Snake. The other party's appearance here was definitely not just to tell her that Yu Zhe was here.

"No." Gray Snake was silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head. "I just want to remind you that he's very troublesome. You'd better not underestimate him."

As a member of the World Snake, Gray Snake knows the relationship between Yu Zhe and Raven.

All in all, it's very troublesome.

Cocolia sneered, "Don't worry, it's just Yu Zhe. Don't worry about him. Our plan will succeed. The Third Herrscher will definitely be ours!"

The gray snake looked at Cocolia's back, and a complex light flashed in his eyes.

He knew that Cocolia was a smart and cunning woman, but she also had her weaknesses.

"I hope you can succeed." After saying that, Gray Snake turned and left the office.

For the Gray Snake, it would be best if Cocolia succeeded, but if she failed, there would be no loss for the Gray Snake.

After all, Cocolia is just a pawn in his hands.

If the chess piece is broken, just replace it.

44 Raiden Mei

Far East, the Thunder Dragon Horse Family...

"Mei, I'm back." Raiden Ryoma pushed open the door and walked into the room with Yu Zhe and Siegfried.

As his voice fell, a burst of brisk footsteps sounded in the house. It was Mei Raiden.

She was wearing a simple and comfortable home dress, and her long hair was draped softly over her shoulders, like black satin, shimmering with a soft luster in the sun.

"Welcome back, father...Uncle Yuzhe?" The moment she saw Yuzhe, Raiden Mei's voice paused, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then was replaced by shyness.

A faint blush appeared on her cheeks, like a flower blooming in the morning mist, delicate and charming.

Mei Raiden unconsciously smoothed the hair by her ears, trying to hide her panic.

"Why do you have such an expression? Don't you welcome me?" Yu Zhe walked up to Mei Lei Dian with a smile, reached out his hand, and gently touched Mei Lei Dian's head. "I haven't seen you for a while, and you've grown taller."

Feeling the warmth coming from above her head, Mei Leidian's face turned even redder. She lowered her head and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito, "Long time no see, Uncle Yuzhe."

Her fingers unconsciously twisted the corners of her clothes, revealing her inner nervousness and shyness.

"Well, long time no see." Yu Zhe nodded, "And you should call me brother. After all, in terms of age, I'm only in my 20s now, so calling me uncle is a bit too old."

When Siegfried heard this, he was stunned.

If Yu Zhe is really only in his twenties, then she is just an old cow eating young grass...

Thinking of this, Siegfried bit his tongue to stop himself from thinking about it.

"Cough!" At this time, Thunder Ryuma coughed lightly, breaking the interaction between the two.

He looked at the intimate behavior between Yu Zhe and his daughter, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

As a father, he naturally hopes that his daughter can get the best protection, and Yu Zhe, who is both his good friend and a talented young man, is undoubtedly a potential "threat".

He cleared his throat and said, "Mei, go make some tea for your uncle and aunt."

"Yes, father." Raiden Mei nodded. She raised her head, glanced at Yu Zhe quickly, then turned around shyly, and her figure gradually disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Yu Zhe, on the other hand, gave Lei Dian Long Ma a resentful look and jokingly said, "My dear friend, are you wary of me? Do you think I'm a scumbag who would attack a girl who is his best friend?"

"I didn't say that." Raiden Ryoma had an expression that said, "Don't accuse me." He waved his hand and said, "I didn't say that. But, you really have to be careful, Mei is still young, don't lead her astray."

Raiden Ryoma still has great trust in Yu Zhe. Otherwise, with Yu Zhe's skills, it would only take a few minutes to defeat Raiden Mei.

I don't know how many girls have fallen for that face alone.

If Yu Zhe is not careful, he may become a grandfather.

But Yu Zhe didn't do that.

What Raiden Ryoma is really worried about is Raiden Mei!

It’s hard to guard against house thieves!

If Mei Raiden accidentally bent her elbow outward, Ryoma Raiden would really be unable to control it.

As someone who has been through this, Lei Dian Long Ma knows very well that no matter whether it is a boy or a girl, once they enter a relationship, it will be very troublesome!

Fortunately, Mei Raiden did not show any signs of defeat, otherwise Ryumako Raiden would have no place to cry.

Yu Zhe patted Lei Dian Ryoma's shoulder and said seriously, "Don't worry, Ryoma, I know you love your daughter dearly. Although I, Yu Zhe, am not a saint, I will not do anything that goes against my conscience. Mei is a good girl, and I will take care of her like my own daughter."

Although Yu Zhe had never experienced the mentality of an old father, he could imagine the feeling of having an important person taken away by someone else.

Every father hopes that his daughter can find a good home and live a happy and fulfilling life.

Of course, he is more interested in Raiden Ryoma than Raiden Mei.

"I'm glad you understand. Of course, I don't object to free love. After all, her happiness is the most important thing." Although it was somewhat contradictory to what he said before, Raiden Ryoma still thought so.

Although Yu Zhe's reputation outside is not very good, in his heart, Yu Zhe is a trustworthy friend and someone who can be entrusted with important tasks.

If something happened to him and he had to entrust his daughter to someone else, the first person Lei Dian Longma thought of was Yu Zhe.

Moreover, Lei Dian Longma also knew that Yu Zhe was only in his twenties and the age difference between him and his daughter was not that big.

He didn't believe that nothing would happen between two young and energetic people of the opposite sex.

At this moment, Mei Raiden came over, carrying a few cups of fragrant tea. She gently placed the cups on the table and said with a smile, "The tea is ready. Please enjoy."

Yu Zhe slowly sat down in his seat, his eyes involuntarily falling on Raiden Mei's slightly shy face.

Then he took the teacup and took a sip. In an instant, a mellow and sweet tea aroma spread in his mouth, leaving him with an endless aftertaste.

He couldn't help but admire, "The tea Mei makes is delicious. She will definitely become an excellent wife in the future. I just don't know who is so lucky to marry a lovely and virtuous Mei like us."

Here it is, the classic speech of the male protagonist in the anime!

When Mei Raiden heard this, a delicate blush immediately appeared on her cheeks, like the clouds under the sunset, beautiful and moving.

"Uncle Yuzhe, stop joking." Raiden Mei's voice was as thin as a mosquito, but her face was filled with the shyness and sweetness unique to a girl.

She secretly glanced at her father who was sitting next to her, and saw him looking at Yu Zhe with a depressed look on his face.

I just said that I don't oppose free love, and you're taking advantage of me, right?