Author: hoenibean (Page 59 of 78)

Chapter 37

 

The final list of personnel was quickly circulated, and Lu Jingning once again became the most discussed name among teachers and students. At this moment, he finally received a communication from Lu Kongbin after the incident with the interstellar pirates.

 

When the news of the incident spread, he had received greetings and concerns from his brothers. However, during that time, Lu Kongbin happened to be on a mission in a distant border galaxy, so they hadn’t been in contact.

 

But now, right after he got off the warship, Lu Kongbin urgently contacted him. Lu Jingning pulled the communication device away from his ear, trying to minimize the overly loud voice on the other side. Finally, when it became relatively quiet, he heard Lu Kongbin’s resolute tone saying, “While I haven’t left for a mission yet, you come home!”

 

Sitting on the balcony of the temporary dormitory with one leg crossed, basking lazily in the comfortable starlight, Lu Jingning raised an eyebrow nonchalantly and replied, “I’m busy.”

 

Lu Kongbin’s voice turned grave, “Ning, you’ve changed! Don’t you love your old man anymore?”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t fall for his tricks, “Ever heard this saying? ‘Not asking for eternity, just asking for having had it once.’ I loved you before, that’s enough.”

 

Lu Kongbin, sensing that Lu Jingning was not swayed, couldn’t help but sound a bit puzzled, “You really won’t come back? Did you get hurt somewhere? If you’re injured and don’t tell me, I’ll run to the school to make a fuss with you.”

 

“What injury? I’m doing fine,” Lu Jingning was exasperated by his wild imagination. He glanced at the training schedule displayed on the wall’s LCD screen and continued languidly, “You know about the Military Academy’s Joint Exchange Competition, right? It’s about to start. I’m busy with training, and I don’t have time to go home for a stroll.”

 

There was a moment of silence from the other end of the communication device, and Lu Kongbin’s voice suddenly raised a bit, “Kid, you’re actually participating in the Military Academy’s Joint Exchange Competition?! Well done! Dad is proud of you!!!”

 

Lu Jingning rubbed his ear, feeling speechless at his father’s reaction. “Didn’t I tell you that I received the Empire’s third-class merit?” he said, thinking that perhaps the latter achievement was worth being proud of.

 

But clearly, Lu Kongbin’s train of thought was not on the same track. He replied nonchalantly, “That thing? You mentioned it! It’s just a third-class merit. What’s there to be proud of? Our family has had plenty of those.”

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

His reasoning was impeccable. It left Lu Jingning at a loss for words, almost forgetting that his father himself was a walking first-class merit.

 

As Lu Kongbin noticed that Lu Jingning didn’t respond, a thought suddenly occurred to him, “Ning, since I don’t have much going on lately, if you’re not coming home, I’ll just wait for you at the school.”

 

“???” Lu Jingning seemed to catch on to something, “You’re coming to the school?”

 

Lu Kongbin confirmed, “Since I’m free, and this incident has caused quite a stir, I thought it would be a good opportunity to visit President Bing Cang.”

 

Lu Jingning was already used to his father’s impromptu behavior. Originally, he wanted to talk about the compensation for the loss during the mecha class last time, but he decided to put it off for now.

 

Well, he could always discuss it when they got to the school.

 

Seeing Lu Jingning’s lack of reaction, Lu Kongbin reassured him happily, “Don’t worry, son, your old man will be very low-key!”

 

Lu Jingning’s eyelids twitched uncontrollably at that statement. What kind of bad premonition was this?

 

…

 

After hearing that Lu Kongbin was coming to the school, Yu Qingcang seemed extremely enthusiastic. Early that morning, he waited at the entrance of the temporary campus with Lu Jingning, craning his neck to look around.

 

Of course, Lu Jingning knew that Yu Qingcang had always admired Lu Kongbin as a hero since childhood, so he wasn’t surprised by his excitement.

 

However, what he didn’t expect was that shortly after they arrived at the school gate, they spotted several familiar figures from the exchange team.

 

These individuals were formal team members participating in the exchange competition, and after a few days of interaction, Lu Jingning had become somewhat familiar with them. Upon seeing Lu Jingning, they walked over and greeted him briefly.

 

Lu Jingning looked at their neatly dressed appearance and couldn’t help but be curious, “Seniors, what are you doing here?”

 

Wen Yeyu calmly replied, “The instructor in charge of our exchange team’s training this week has arrived. Upon the principal’s request, we came to welcome them.”

 

Lu Jingning furrowed his brows, “The instructor in charge of your training?”

 

Beside him, Fang Yunlin smiled vaguely and gave him a sidelong glance, speaking gently, “Are you also waiting here for someone? What a coincidence.”

 

With his remark, Lu Jingning’s eyebrows twitched twice, feeling an inexplicable strange sensation. Just then, a transport ship streaked through the sky and slowly landed not far away, causing a stir with its intense airflow that raised clouds of dust.

 

In his hazy vision, he could see the hatch gradually lowering. As the entire ship stabilized, the hatch slammed heavily onto the ground. Soon after, a familiar figure stepped down from the ship step by step.

 

All the soldiers immediately lined up in perfect formation and performed a solemn military salute.

 

Witnessing this majestic scene, the man, dressed in a striking military uniform with a pair of sunglasses perched on his nose, had a rugged, scarred face. Instead of diminishing his sharpness, a fierce scar crossed his left cheek, adding to his unique dignity.

 

The commotion inevitably attracted the attention of the passing students, who couldn’t help but stop and become curious about the identity of this impressive figure.

 

Yu Qingcang’s eyes widened in awe, his gaze fixed on the man. He couldn’t help but gulp nervously, hesitantly asking, “That… are we still going?”

 

Lu Jingning, who was watching his father, couldn’t even muster the energy to answer. He shook his head helplessly, “Let’s go back.”

 

After going back to their dormitory and receiving Lu Kongbin’s communication, it was already evening.

 

Lu Jingning headed downstairs upon hearing the news, and as he turned the corner, he saw a man in casual attire wearing an enormous hat, sneakily inching his way towards him.

 

He couldn’t help but chuckle, “Dad, that’s enough.”

 

Seeing that there weren’t many people around, Lu Kongbin finally took off his sunglasses, his expression nonchalant, “You don’t understand. I just don’t want my presence to disrupt your peaceful college life.”

 

“Oh, well, thank you,” Lu Jingning replied dismissively, asking casually, “What do you want to eat?”

 

“Anything is fine. The main thing is to see you,” Lu Kongbin replied and then carefully scanned him, suddenly changing his mind, “Let’s have meat. Ning, you look so thin.”

 

Lu Jingning wasn’t about to take his father’s words to heart, nor did he want to argue about dinner. He simply took Lu Kongbin to a nearby restaurant and complied with his desire for a table full of meat.

 

Lu Kongbin asked a bunch of questions while eating, and Lu Jingning answered each one. When the timing seemed right, he took out the reimbursement form for the mecha class losses from his pocket and said, “Dad, can you help settle this bill?”

 

Lu Kongbin took it over without understanding and glanced at it, almost fainting from anger, “When did you cause trouble again?!”

 

Lu Jingning had a special sense of timing in situations like this. He smiled mischievously, leaned in, and casually put his hand on his father’s shoulder, saying with a grin, “I got a third-class merit, secured a spot in the Joint Exchange Competition, and caused a little trouble. It’s just a small amount of money. Don’t be so stingy, Dad!”

 

Lu Kongbin’s mouth twitched, “Say that again, this little amount is small money?”

 

Lu Jingning blinked innocently, “For our illustrious and heroic Lao Lu, it’s not small money, right?”

 

Lu Kongbin was about to explode, but thinking about Lu Jingning’s recent dangerous experiences, he couldn’t bear it and finally blurted out, “Don’t let it happen again!”

 

Lu Jingning handed him a glass of wine, continuing to flatter him nonchalantly, “Truly a grand and bold Lao Lu!”

 

With the long-standing compensation issue resolved, Lu Jingning’s smile brightened like a flower. Lu Kongbin had come to see his beloved son, so the atmosphere during the meal was naturally joyous and harmonious.

 

However, this scene seemed to be perceived differently by some people.

 

Jiang Luan couldn’t believe that they just went out to eat and ended up witnessing such a sensational scene. He couldn’t help but look at the two people by the window, engrossed in their conversation, then turned to see the expressionless Wen Xingchen, feeling a chill run down his spine.

 

What’s going on? What’s going on? How could this be happening? Who is this older man being so affectionate with Lu Jingning?

 

Lu Jingning usually looked so unkempt, and it turns out he actually likes this mature style that’s so much older than him?!

 

Meanwhile, Wen Xingchen stood still for a long time, silently contemplating.

 

In the end, it wasn’t the bloodbath Jiang Luan had imagined.

 

After stopping for a moment, Wen Xingchen suddenly turned and walked away in a different direction, his tone indifferent, “Let’s go, let’s eat elsewhere.”

 

This attitude seemed indifferent, and if Jiang Luan hadn’t noticed the faint hint of coldness at the corner of his lips, he might have believed it.

 

Before leaving, Jiang Luan couldn’t help but glance back at Lu Jingning and sighed silently in his heart.

 

Good luck, Lu Jingning, my old buddy!

 

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Chapter 36

 

Yu Zeyang could tell from Lu Jingning’s expression that he must have only had a partial understanding of the matter. He couldn’t help but sigh heavily and patiently explained it to him in detail.

 

The so-called Military Academy Joint Exchange Competition was an event jointly organized by four top military academies in the empire: Imperial Navy University, Grand War University, Silver Star University, and Heavy Cloud Defense University. Held once every three years, the event was primarily for exchange purposes, but the representatives sent by each academy were often the students with the highest current strength, making it highly regarded in various circles.

 

Almost everyone assumed that the final ranking of the Military Academy Joint Exchange Competition represented the overall ranking of the empire’s top military academies, making it a prestigious and crucial battle for honor.

 

In the previous competition, the Imperial Navy University made a mistake during the final team confrontation, securing the second place just behind Silver Star University, which left the entire school staff and students feeling extremely disappointed. This year was supposed to be their chance for redemption, but unexpectedly, a pirate attack occurred at a critical moment, resulting in heavy casualties among the elite students. This forced the previously determined list of participants to be reorganized.

 

After listening to Yu Zeyang’s explanation, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but glance at him and asked, “So, the ‘elite students with heavy casualties’ you mentioned, could it be that you were one of them?”

 

Yu Zeyang, immersed in the indignation of the school’s honor, had a slight stiffening of his expression upon hearing Lu Jingning’s question. “Of course… not.”

 

Lu Jingning still seemed skeptical and asked, “If it has nothing to do with you, then why tell me so much about it?”

 

Once again, Lu Jingning had him stumped. After a moment, Yu Zeyang composed himself and said with a stern face, “As a student of the Imperial Navy University, haven’t you ever thought of representing the school to compete for the highest honor?”

 

Caught off guard by the direct question, Lu Jingning hesitated for a moment. “Ah… now that you mention it, I don’t think I’ve ever considered that.”

 

Yu Zeyang: “…”

 

Lu Jingning seemed to have finally understood something. He smiled mischievously and leaned in, looking at Yu Zeyang with an ambiguous expression. “Vice President, do you need something from me?”

 

Yu Zeyang: “…”

 

Lu Jingning gestured, “If you need something, just say it! Although we may not be on the best terms, we’re still quite familiar with each other. I even saved your life once. If you tell me properly, there might be something I can help with.”

 

This unexpected turn left Yu Zeyang at a loss for words. Seeing the cunning look on Lu Jingning’s face, he couldn’t help but twitch the veins on his forehead.

 

Lu Jingning continued, “As an Omega, you need to know how to seize opportunities and showcase yourself. After all, there are always so many Alphas who rely on their innate advantages and have all sorts of biases against us Omegas, don’t you think, Vice President?”

 

Yu Zeyang: “…”

 

He couldn’t miss the sarcasm in Lu Jingning’s words. In fact, this was probably the most picky and fastidious Omega he had ever encountered.

 

With Lu Jingning’s mind clearly elsewhere, he teasingly turned and walked away. Watching the gradually retreating figure, Yu Zeyang couldn’t help but wryly smile, and a hint of complexity flickered in his eyes. “Some things are not as simple as you guys think.”

 

As he spoke, the radiant aura surrounding the usually domineering man seemed to dim momentarily.

 

In his mind, a familiar figure appeared, and he subconsciously reached for his pocket, only to realize that he had forgotten to bring cigarettes today.

 

In the following days, the migration of students from the first to third grades proceeded smoothly. On the other hand, news about the revised list for the Military Academy Joint Exchange Competition spread among the students. Everyone was incredibly curious about the final selection of participants.

 

After all, the battle had taken a toll on them, and most of the senior students with strength had suffered injuries while protecting the campus. In this situation, it seemed too demanding to face the elites from other schools.

 

From all perspectives, the situation appeared rather unfavorable.

 

…

 

After returning home, Lu Jingning sought advice and was informed that medals could not be transferred between families unless there was a blood relationship or a spouse connection. In simple terms, unless he registered with Wen Xingchen, there was no way to transfer or share the honor.

 

Frustrated, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but curse, “What a crazy rule!”

 

If he were to marry Wen Xingchen, would he also need to rack his brain to think of other ways to repay the favor of marriage too?

 

As the door opened, Yu Qingcang immediately spotted Lu Jingning’s irritable gesture as he threw the communicator onto the table. Sensing the situation, he called out, “Lu bro, not in a good mood today?”

 

Having all his plans for a surprise ruined, it was indeed difficult to have a beautiful mood. Lu Jingning lazily lifted his eyelashes and said, “This is the temporary dormitory for Omegas. How did you manage to get in? Did you play some tricks on the dormitory administrator?”

 

Yu Zeyang cleared his throat, “I came for official business, why can’t I come in? Besides, before I came, I used an aura concealing agent and took three baths to ensure no pollution.”

 

Lu Jingning replied nonchalantly, “Oh, so should I throw you into the recyclable waste bin?”

 

Yu Qingcang felt a bit hurt and said, “Lu bro, I really came here for something.”

 

Lu Jingning, impatiently cutting him off, said, “If you have something to say, spit it out.”

 

Yu Qingcang responded smoothly, “The instructor asked you to go to the Academic Affairs Office. The official list for the exchange competition is out.”

 

Lu Jingning replied, “Is that all? Do you know there’s a thing called a communicator in this world?”

 

Yu Qingcang sincerely said, “Actually, the main reason is that I missed you, Lu bro. You know there’s an emotion called ‘a day apart feels like three autumns’?”

 

As he spoke, he couldn’t help glancing back with a somewhat guilty expression.

 

Lu Jingning followed his gaze and immediately noticed Yan Hebin, who was sitting at a desk, studying earnestly with his back turned towards them.

 

Yu Qingcang was never one to hide things, and the information conveyed in that glance was just a bit too much. It wasn’t hard to see his little thoughts.

 

Indeed, ‘a day apart feels like three autumns,’ but the object of his affection seemed to be up for debate.

 

Lu Jingning thought for a while but couldn’t recall how these two got involved in the first place.

 

Although he had mentioned introducing his silly brother to Yan Hebin, it was just talk and he never actually acted on it. Unexpectedly, fate brought them together so unexpectedly.

 

Tsk, the Red Thread of Fate moves fast; he never expected it to beat him to it!

 

In his heart, Lu Jingning thought sourly, but he still patted Yu Qingcang’s shoulder with brotherly righteousness and deliberately raised his voice, saying, “I’ll go to the Academic Affairs Office. Since you miss me so much, stay here and help me tidy up the bedding!”

 

Yu Qingcang had never been so happy to be bossed around. “Sure, Lu bro, I promise to complete the mission!”

 

Lu Jingning walked out without looking back, keeping his talents hidden.

 

However, at the door, he turned back and made a gesture to Yu Qingcang, signifying “be careful.”

 

Although he was his childhood friend, Yan Hebin was also his best dorm mate. If Yu Qingcang tried anything to bully him, Lu Jingning wouldn’t hold back.

 

When Lu Jingning arrived at the Academic Affairs Office, quite a few people were already present. As he walked in, all eyes turned to him.

 

Undoubtedly, he was the only Omega in the room.

 

Although rumors about Lu Jingning participating in the joint exchange competition had circulated outside, seeing him in person still made some people shine with admiration.

 

For some reason, there was a premonition that they might witness a historic moment accidentally.

 

Lu Jingning scanned the surroundings and quickly spotted Wen Xingchen. He was about to greet him when Bing Yunlin, not far away, waved at him and said, “Come over here.”

 

Unable to do otherwise, Lu Jingning put his thoughts on hold and joined the queue of the Mecha Club.

 

The Academic Affairs Office staff had already gathered, and Principal Bing Cang smiled as he looked at everyone, straightforwardly saying, “Today, I called everyone here to confirm the final lineup for the joint exchange competition. The competition includes Mecha Duel, Combat, and Team Battles, with five official members and five reserve members, totaling ten. Now, let’s announce the names of the official members — Wen Ye from the Imperial Navy Patrol, Kang Hanyun, Bing Yunlin from the Mecha Club, Zhan She from the Combat Club, and Tao Yushi from the Vigilant Department.”

 

From this list, it was evident that the official members were mainly senior cadres. Of course, their presence as main players was enough to convince others.

 

When Lu Jingning heard the name from the Combat Club, he felt that he knew the person but couldn’t recall how.

 

It turned out to be the first senior he “defeated” in the challenge before.

 

Lu Jingning didn’t look down on him just because he “won” once. He knew that at the time, he mainly had an advantage due to the opponent not being allowed to use pheromones and his sudden explosive attack.

 

Since the school selected this senior to represent them in the joint exchange competition, Lu Jingning believed that his strength was not to be underestimated.

 

Zhan She noticed Lu Jingning’s gaze, turned back, and politely smiled at him.

 

Lu Jingning nodded at him from afar, and in the process, he happened to see the person standing behind — and couldn’t help but blink in confusion.

 

What’s going on? How did he get in here?

 

At that moment, Bing Cang continued in his leisurely pace, “Now, let’s announce the reserve members — Lu Jingning from the Mecha Club, Cen Junfeng from the Combat Club, Su Cai, Lu Shen from the Armament Club, and, Wen Xingchen.”

 

After hearing the list and getting it confirmed, Lu Jingning looked at Cen Junfeng with even stranger eyes.

 

Can he not feel repulsed by this guy? From the beginning till now, this guy has left the impression of being a “weak chicken.”

 

And yet, he ended up being selected. Is the Imperial Navy really out of capable fighters?

 

Cen Junfeng felt his face turning red and then white under such a scrutinizing gaze. He couldn’t help but grit his teeth.

 

What’s with that look?

 

It’s true that he was added because the Combat Club suffered heavy casualties in the last battle, but in terms of strength, he didn’t want to fight an Omega, so just send an Alpha to fight him; he would definitely perform well!

 

After confirming the final list, the Academic Affairs Director briefly introduced the process of the joint exchange competition, and everyone dispersed.

 

As Lu Jingning walked out of the Academic Affairs Office, he saw Wen Xingchen’s figure and followed him calmly, asking in a calm tone, “Lao Wen, have you noticed anything special about me?”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t even turn his head. “Haven’t noticed.”

 

Lu Jingning cleared his throat. “How could you not notice? I’m so special… I miss you.”

 

Wen Xingchen’s footsteps involuntarily paused for a moment, and he turned back to look at Lu Jingning. “Have you gone crazy?”

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

Lu Jingning: “Damn, those things Yu Qingcang taught me are indeed useless.”

 

Wen Xingchen: “Don’t learn such boring things.”

 

What’s the point of learning them, anyway?

 

Lu Jingning agreed with that: “True, they are quite boring.”

 

Saying that, he glanced at Wen Xingchen’s expression, unable to gauge his emotions. So, he tentatively asked, “Aren’t you angry anymore?”

 

Wen Xingchen shifted his gaze away, countering with a question, “Why should I be angry?”

 

Of course, I “defeated” you…

 

Lu Jingning thought to himself, but he admitted, “I know I really wronged you, so I specifically consulted about transferring the merits of service. Unfortunately, the person told me that I can’t transfer without a certificate. Otherwise, I’m really willing to show you my sincerity.”

 

Wen Xingchen heard him starting to talk about the merits and almost walked away. However, when he heard the last sentence, his steps paused slightly, and he smiled gently. “If I like the cliché solution, what then?”

 

Lu Jingning: “Huh?”

 

“Nothing.” Wen Xingchen looked at him for a moment, then his lips curved slightly with a hint of a smile. “Since you’re so sincerely grateful, let’s put it on hold for now. When I figure it out, I’ll let you know.”

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

Can you even put something like this on hold?

 

Why do I feel like I accidentally fell into a trap?!

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

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If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 35

 

After the end of the sneak attack campaign by the Imperial Navy, they were fully engaged in post-disaster reconstruction work. Meanwhile, Lu Jingning found a temporary settlement and went straight to sleep. He slept so deeply that when he woke up, three whole days had passed. As he opened his eyes, he saw Ren Jin’s concerned face, asking cautiously, “Lu bro, are you… alright?”

 

With sleepy eyes, Lu Jingning rubbed his messy hair and yawned, “What’s the matter?”

 

Ren Jin couldn’t forget how Wen Xingchen took Lu Jingning away, and now, glancing at the faint marks on his neck, he hesitated to ask the question on his mind due to the presence of others. He could only vaguely reply, “Um, it’s good that you’re okay.”

 

Frustrated by Ren Jin’s evasiveness, Lu Jingning pulled him to the side and pointed three fingers in front of him, “Look at this, tell me, what number is this?”

 

Lu Jingning’s mouth twitched involuntarily, “Two.”

 

Ren Jin exclaimed, “Oh no, you really are clueless!”

 

“You’re the clueless one!” Lu Jingning retorted irritably, kicking him, “You’re a complete idiot!”

 

Despite being kicked, Ren Jin looked delighted, “That’s right, you’re back to normal!”

 

Lu Jingning rolled his eyes in silence, restraining the urge to beat up the two fools. He grabbed his coat and put it on, looking around, and curiously asked, “Why are you all gathered here? Do you have this much free time now?”

 

“We haven’t had classes recently, so we’re quite free, but we’ll be busy soon,” Ren Jin said with a carefree smile, “You woke up just in time. We’re about to hold a school-wide assembly. If you didn’t, we might have had to consider carrying you and your bed together.”

 

Lu Jingning blinked, “What school-wide assembly?”

 

Just then, the door opened.

 

Yan Hebin stood at the doorway, glanced at the situation inside the room, and finally landed his gaze on Lu Jingning, lovingly reminding, “Lu Jingning, you better change into cleaner clothes. Don’t make it look like you’ve been taken advantage of; it doesn’t look good.”

 

Lu Jingning: “???”

 

Though he didn’t know the reason, considering Yan Hebin’s character of not easily speaking, Lu Jingning still found a clean set of clothes and changed into them earnestly.

 

In the afternoon, the school-wide assembly finally began, and Principal Bing Cang first offered condolences for the loss of faculty and students in the recent interstellar pirate attack. He expressed that the Empire would provide compensation and condolences to the families of the deceased. Though no amount of compensation could heal their hearts, it was a small comfort offered by the government.

 

As each name was announced, the whole venue fell silent, and everyone lowered their heads, mourning their fallen comrades and teachers. Many had perplexed eyes, facing death so closely for the first time, which naturally stirred feelings of despair and unrest. Remembering their deceased classmates and teachers, their emotions became even more complex.

 

After three consecutive salutes, the mourning ceremony concluded.

 

Principal Bing Cang composed himself and proceeded to explain the follow-up arrangements. Due to the damages sustained by the entire campus, it wouldn’t be possible to complete the post-disaster reconstruction in the short term. As per the military’s request to the Imperial government, they decided to leave the fourth-year students to use the remaining teaching resources. The students from other grades would be temporarily transferred to the 232nd Military Base on a neighboring planet until the reconstruction was complete, and they could return to their own campus to continue their studies.

 

The arrangement sounded reasonable, but Lu Jingning couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. Why would they leave the fourth-year students behind if the entire school was going to be transferred? Wouldn’t it mean some teachers would have to travel back and forth between two planets? Something about it felt deliberate.

 

As he pondered this, Lu Jingning suddenly heard his name mentioned.

 

After outlining the deployment, the assembly moved on to the final commendation section. Principal Bing Cang stood on the stage, looked around, and in a calm yet solemn tone, said, “During this confrontation, some students displayed exceptional performance. Today, on behalf of the entire school, I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to one of these students. Without his courageous action in stopping the interstellar pirates’ self-destruction, we would not have been able to wait for the military’s support. At this moment, on behalf of the Empire, I will present the third-class Meritorious Service Medal to this outstanding student of ours, Lu Jingning from the Integrated War Faculty!”

 

With these words, the entire hall erupted in thunderous applause.

 

Everyone craned their necks, eager to see the person behind the name Lu Jingning. It didn’t take long for them to understand the reason for the excitement. First, he won the one-against-two challenge during the freshmen’s initiation; then he revealed himself as the first S-class Omega in the whole star system, and now he single-handedly saved the entire Imperial Navy University. Each of these achievements was enough to make him a legend within the Empire’s history.

 

And now, the Empire’s government awarded him the third-class Meritorious Service Medal.

 

Though it wasn’t on par with the first and second-class medals, it was still an absolute symbol of honor that many soldiers strived for their whole lives. Anyone with meritorious deeds, regardless of their rank, would enjoy the highest status and treatment within the Empire’s regulations.

 

To earn the third-class medal in his first year at the Imperial Navy University, Lu Jingning was destined to become famous both inside and outside the Empire.

 

Feeling the awe-inspiring gazes from the crowd, Lu Jingning couldn’t help glancing at the new clothes he was wearing. Indeed, appearance mattered, and he was grateful for Yan Hebin’s advice; otherwise, he would have been quite embarrassed.

 

He looked towards Yan Hebin, silently expressing gratitude, and then confidently strode to the stage amidst the eyes of all.

 

Principal Bing Cang calmly assessed Lu Jingning’s state of mind and, satisfied with his appearance, signaled him to step into the center of the arena to give a brief speech.

 

Lu Jingning hadn’t prepared anything, but that didn’t affect his spontaneous performance.

 

Standing at the lectern in front of the entire audience, he cleared his throat and started, “Um, I feel deeply honored to receive this third-class Meritorious Service Medal. I would like to express my gratitude to Universal TV, Empire TV, the Imperial Navy Academy, my parents, and…”

 

Suddenly, Lu Jingning’s speech paused briefly, and a deeply moved tone replaced his casual demeanor, “But above all, I want to express my sincerest thanks to one of my fellow students.”

 

When Wen Xingchen heard Lu Jingning’s words, his expression slightly faltered, and he seemed to have a bad premonition. And sure enough, as Lu Jingning spoke, he suddenly turned to look in his direction, and their gazes met. Lu Jingning’s words were filled with sincerity, “That student is none other than Wen Xingchen! If it weren’t for Wen Xingchen’s silent support and help, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Every step I’ve taken is inseparable from him. If possible, half of this third-class medal should belong to him too!”

 

The audience’s attention immediately shifted to Wen Xingchen.

 

Wen Xingchen: “…”

 

Lu Jingning’s words were filled with genuine emotions and deeply heartfelt, but they made Wen Xingchen’s temples throb fiercely. He almost wanted to go up there and beat this annoying guy to a pulp. Who asked for this doggone merit? “Inseparable”? Do you even know the meaning of inseparable?!

 

After Lu Jingning finished his speech, he basked in the thunderous applause around him, feeling extremely satisfied. The Omega on the mothership, who was also listening to this heartfelt expression, was almost moved to tears.

 

However, Lu Jingning was their lifesaver, so they could only bury what they saw and heard deep in their hearts as a secret. At this moment, witnessing the beautiful bond where they both shared the merit equally, they silently shed a tear of emotion.

 

This kind of silent support and help, inseparable from each step, what kind of heavenly love story was this? This CP (couple pairing) was utterly captivating!

 

As one of the protagonists in this love story, Lu Jingning had no idea how he had almost moved a bunch of people to tears.

 

After he got off the stage, he was still immersed in his award speech, feeling like he had added another layer of tiles to the solid revolutionary friendship between him and Wen Xingchen. He looked toward Wen Xingchen with satisfaction.

 

But just as their eyes met, Wen Xingchen’s expression turned indifferent as he averted his gaze.

 

Lu Jingning: “???”

 

What’s wrong with him now?

 

Does he feel that half the third-class merit is not enough and wants the full share?

 

Without giving it much thought, Lu Jingning was already planning his next move. He was eager to surprise Wen Xingchen!

 

However, before he could step out of the door, someone suddenly intercepted him.

 

The person’s words were straightforward, “Let’s talk?”

 

With such a pompous tone, Lu Jingning couldn’t find a second person among those he knew who could match it. Indeed, he lifted his eyelids to see Yu Zeyang standing in front of him, oozing an air of arrogance that even the bandages wrapped around him couldn’t hide.

 

Lu Jingning was currently full of plans to surprise Wen Xingchen, so without much thought, he coldly replied, “No time, move aside.”

 

As he spoke, he attempted to bypass Yu Zeyang and continue on his way.

 

Yu Zeyang was infuriated by his attitude and grabbed him, teeth gritted as he said, “Where are you running off to? It’s really urgent!”

 

Lu Jingning was stopped in his tracks and looked at Yu Zeyang with raised eyebrows, “If it’s a thank you, forget it. I’m busy now, stop bothering me.”

 

“Who’s bothering you?!” Yu Zeyang almost spurted blood. He had to forcefully restrain himself from uttering words of gratitude. With a straight face, he said, “I’m not here to thank you. It’s about the club.”

 

Lu Jingning finally halted and turned back, arching an eyebrow, “The club? Why are you telling a freshman Omega who just joined the club instead of talking to the president?”

 

Caught off guard by the sarcastic remark, Yu Zeyang felt like a string of reason in his head was being tugged fiercely. He took a deep breath and controlled the emotions that were about to explode, managing a forced smile, “This matter must be discussed with you. Have you heard about the upcoming Military Academy Joint Exchange Tournament?”

 

Lu Jingning nodded, “Yes?”

 

He did indeed have a vague impression of it.

 

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Chapter 34

 

As the night took charge on the scene, the overall situation quickly fell into place. On one side, they relied on their advantage in the rear to restrain the scattered interstellar pirate warships. Meanwhile, they coordinated with their own personnel to wait for the military’s support fleet to arrive. With swift and decisive actions, the battlefield was cleared. The temporary ambush by the interstellar pirates, facilitated by the space signal gate teleportation, ended in failure with some surprises but ultimately without danger.

 

When everything settled down, the interstellar mothership landed on the flat ground amidst the attention of the masses. At this moment, a group led by Principal Bing Cang was already standing at the entrance of the building.

 

As the hatch opened, Wen Ye led a group of Omega individuals to walk down one after another. In preparation, the medical team members had already been on standby and hurriedly came forward. They swiftly treated the unconscious Omega students and provided simple wound care for the slightly injured ones before sending them to the nearest medical center.

 

“Principal!” Wen Ye immediately spotted Bing Cang and quickly walked up to him, respectfully saluting with military courtesy.

 

Bing Cang’s gaze swept over him, then fell on the massive mothership behind. His expression turned complex as he asked, “What about that kid you mentioned?”

 

Mentioning Lu Jingning, Wen Ye’s expression couldn’t help but show a hint of unease. Remembering the disastrous scene on the mothership, he hesitated before replying, “Xingchen is handling it; there shouldn’t be any major issues.”

 

Bing Cang didn’t inquire further about the details. He just sighed softly, turning to look at the devastated Imperial Navy University campus, and said with emotion, “These people from the Lu family are all material for heroes, indeed!”

 

In this interstellar pirate attack, disregarding the destruction of buildings and equipment, there were 20 casualties among the faculty and hundreds of student deaths. This was an incredibly tragic figure, no matter the era. However, if it weren’t for Lu Jingning successfully stopping the pirates’ mothership self-destruction, the casualties would likely have exceeded a thousand.

 

In this battle, Lu Jingning was destined to become a hero of the Imperial Navy University. When the military honors were bestowed, he would undoubtedly receive at least a third-class merit.

 

Wen Ye’s eyes flickered with emotion. He couldn’t help but lower his gaze, his tone sinking as he said, “I’m sorry. If we hadn’t been overly careless during the mission, those interstellar pirates wouldn’t have had the chance…”

 

Bing Cang gently raised his crutch, interrupting his self-reproach. He spoke in a calm tone, “It’s not your fault. Even if it wasn’t now, the Imperial Navy University would have faced such a disaster sooner or later.”

 

Wen Ye didn’t quite understand the meaning behind his words and was about to ask when he saw the principal walking away with a leisurely pace, saying from a distance, “The rest is up to you young people.”

 

The battle might have ended, but the reconstruction of this wreckage and the even more daunting challenges ahead were only just beginning.

 

…

 

Inside a certain resting room of the pirate mothership, the scent of pheromones filled the space with ambiguity and sensuality. Lu Jingning felt somewhat dazed and could sense that the commotion outside had quietly subsided.

 

Still feeling aching all over, he just wanted to lie there without moving a muscle. Amidst the previous chaos, he had some level of awareness. Now, he gazed fixedly at the ceiling, slowly recollecting the details.

 

Perhaps still basking in the afterglow of desire, his face still felt hot. At that time, he hadn’t thought much, simply hoping that the overwhelming sensation of heat all over his body could be thoroughly suppressed. Additionally, Wen Xingchen’s captivating face was simply too alluring, and under the influence of the drug, he had the overwhelming desire to ravish him.

 

Tossing and turning, unsatisfied desires ran rampant. Omega pheromones had a mutual inducement effect on Alphas, and their compatibility was exceptionally high. Once a certain emotion was ignited, it became unstoppable.

 

Even at certain moments, he had completely lost his rationality.

 

Thinking back to his own appearance at that time, Lu Jingning repeatedly recalled the madness of absorbing Wen Xingchen’s pheromones. Now, when he looked down at his body, he could see mottled marks, evidence of that madness. This served as a testament to the extent of his craziness.

 

But what made him even more touched was Wen Xingchen. He hadn’t expected that, on the verge of losing control, Wen Xingchen could still restrain himself and not complete the final bonding.

 

Regarding this, he had to admit that he was indeed a bit too beastly.

 

Originally, he was such a promising new student, but because of him, this happened again and again.

 

He felt that he should take some responsibility for this matter, but when he thought about Wen Xingchen’s efforts to hold back, it seemed like he didn’t want to be completely bound by this incident. After pondering for a while, he felt that he could only find another way to express his gratitude.

 

As a person, one should always repay kindness.

 

As Lu Jingning was deeply contemplating how to express his sincerity, he turned around and happened to meet a pair of deep and dark eyes. He couldn’t help but startle, “When did you wake up?”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t answer directly but stared at him fixedly for a while before his dry voice sounded, “As long as you pondered about your life, that’s how long I’ve been awake.”

 

“You woke up just to tease me. It looks like you haven’t been fully drained yet.” Lu Jingning quipped, rubbing his aching waist as he sat up.

 

Picking up the scattered clothes on the floor, he put on one of them and tossed the other to Wen Xingchen.

 

Wen Xingchen took the clothes and quickly dressed himself, his gaze lingering on Lu Jingning for a long while before he spoke, “About what happened just now…”

 

Lu Jingning had already figured out all the details after waking up, and without even looking up, he reassured, “Don’t worry, I won’t pester you to take responsibility.”

 

Wen Xingchen: “…”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t notice his change in expression, completely immersed in his plans for expressing gratitude, “I’m not an unreasonable person. I know you helped me as a bro. I certainly won’t take advantage of you, right? What happened just now, only you and I know. As for the Omegas in the main cabin, I saved their lives. As long as I talk to them, I believe they won’t go around spreading rumors. So, rest assured, your reputation won’t be affected.”

 

As he said this, his words suddenly came to a halt, and he remembered that there seemed to be another person present during the incident. He turned around to face Wen Xingchen, “Lao Wen, the person who came with you, is it Wen Ye? What’s your relationship with him? Please tell him…”

 

Wen Xingchen said expressionlessly, “He won’t say anything about this.”

 

Lu Jingning finally broke into a brilliant smile, “That’s great, then everything is settled!”

 

Wen Xingchen gazed at the bright face before him and, for the first time, felt an impulse to tear it apart.

 

Without looking at him any longer, he turned and left.

 

While Lu Jingning was putting on his clothes, he saw the figure had already gone far. Looking at the imposing aura of his departing figure, he couldn’t help but sigh deeply.

 

Actually, it’s not surprising that Wen Xingchen was upset. If it were him, being temporarily pressed into helping with such troublesome affairs, he would feel aggrieved too.

 

Sigh, but if it weren’t for Wen Xingchen suddenly appearing, he could have resisted the advances of any other Alpha. After all, it was all due to their high compatibility. So, he couldn’t completely blame Wen Xingchen!

 

However, in the end, he was the one who enjoyed it, and there was no way to shirk the responsibility. Lu Jingning thought about it and couldn’t help feeling annoyed and restless. He ruffled his hair and grabbed his coat, striding away.

 

…

 

The medical team was still busy coming and going. By chance, they looked up and saw another Omega descending from the mothership. They rushed over with concern. Lu Jingning was taken aback by their imposing momentum and waved his hands, “No need, I don’t need to be hospitalized!”

 

The medical team members didn’t know the detailed events on the mothership. They could tell that this Omega’s condition was not good. They inquired with concern, “Are you feeling unwell somewhere? Do you need some energy supplements? Do you have any external injuries? I suggest you don’t be too strong-headed. Come with us for a thorough check-up; it’s more important to make sure there are no issues.”

 

Lu Jingning felt overwhelmed by their questioning and immediately denied, “I’m not injured, I don’t need energy supplements, and I don’t need a full-body check-up!”

 

Goodness, his whole body felt incredibly heavy now, and his only thought was to find a place to rest comfortably. He didn’t want to be bothered by anything else!

 

Seeing his firm attitude, the medical team exchanged glances and could only make way for him.

 

As they watched Lu Jingning’s figure leave, one of the Beta medical team members showed an admiring expression, “Truly an Omega from the Imperial Navy University, such strong willpower.”

 

The others nodded in agreement.

 

With his exhausted appearance, combined with the clearly visible marks on his neck, who couldn’t guess what he had experienced on the mothership?

 

But this Omega didn’t show any signs of humiliation. On the contrary, he remained nonchalant. He was not just strong-willed; he was like a legendary figure with an iron will, one that would make people weep in admiration.

 

Having disappeared from everyone’s sight, Lu Jingning had no idea that he seemed to have been misunderstood. Suddenly, he let out a loud sneeze, looking up at the now-clear blue sky and muttering to himself in a low voice, “Strange, do I have a cold?”

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 33

 

As they approached the inner part, the concentration of pheromones in the air became increasingly intense. At the same time, they spotted scattered interstellar pirates lying on the ground, their life or death unknown. Wen Ye cautiously approached one and probed the person’s breath, then furrowed his brows in confusion, “Did they faint?”

 

Wen Xingchen had some guesses about the situation inside, and the scene before him confirmed his suspicions. Memories of the situation at the warehouse outside the school flashed through his mind, and he quickened his pace.

 

As they neared the central area, more and more “bodies” of interstellar pirates appeared in their sight. They were getting close to the main cabin, and the scene was so spectacular that “bodies littered the ground” wouldn’t be an overstatement.

 

It was the first time Wen Ye had seen such a situation, and though he showed little expression on his face, his eyes were filled with astonishment.

 

Finally, they could faintly hear sounds coming from inside. The two exchanged glances and instinctively lightened their footsteps.

 

Moving forward along the cabin wall with extreme vigilance, they quietly peered into the view from the side of the passage, and they finally saw the situation inside.

 

There was not a single interstellar pirate in the entire mother ship’s control room. Instead, it was filled with Omega students, gathered in small groups, their expressions somewhat alert but noticeably lacking the fear they should have had. They seemed to be guarding various critical points with a well-planned approach.

 

What was going on?

 

The question mark in Wen Ye’s mind only grew larger. Before he could contemplate further, he suddenly saw Wen Xingchen rushing forward, and by the time he returned to his senses, Wen Xingchen had already dashed into the midst of the Omega students.

 

The sudden appearance of Wen Xingchen startled the Omega students, and they subconsciously raised the weapons they had looted. However, as they saw Wen Xingchen’s face, they were stunned.

 

First reaction: This person… is their senior in the Empire Navy?

 

Second reaction: Has someone finally come to rescue them?!

 

Ignoring the intense gazes directed at him, Wen Xingchen paid no attention to the others and went straight for Lu Jingning, who was already in the throes of his heat, and promptly snatched him away from Ren Jin’s grasp.

 

Things happened too fast for Ren Jin to react. When he finally saw the person in front of him clearly, he couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wen Xingchen?!”

 

Without responding to Ren Jin, Wen Xingchen’s gaze landed on Lu Jingning’s face. After a moment of silence, he hoarsely questioned, “Didn’t I tell you to wait for me in the safe zone?”

 

Lu Jingning, already lost in chaos after designating tasks for the other Omega students, couldn’t hear what Wen Xingchen said.

 

Lying in Ren Jin’s arms, he could still maintain some self-control, but when a familiar hint of peppermint smoke wafted past his nose, he couldn’t resist anymore. Instinctively, he turned around and dove into those broad arms.

 

Lu Jingning had Wen Xingchen’s temporary mark on him, making him much more sensitive to this familiar pheromonal response than when faced with other Alphas. With his body burning up, he tightly clung to Wen Xingchen’s clothes, subconsciously exposing his glands and stuttered, “Need pheromones… give it to me.”

 

Even though Wen Xingchen had taken suppressants, the close contact still made him feel as if he was about to be completely overwhelmed, as if he could fall into the abyss at any moment.

 

If he could, he would have loved to deal with this guy in his arms right then and there, but the surrounding gazes of shock forced him to maintain some semblance of reason.

 

He didn’t have a fetish of doing it in public!

 

Wen Xingchen felt the veins on his forehead faintly pulsating and tightly gripped Lu Jingning’s wrist. He said in a low, hoarse voice, “I’ll take you somewhere safe first!”

 

He was about to pick Lu Jingning up, but before he could do so, Lu Jingning suddenly exerted force unexpectedly and reversed their positions, pinning Wen Xingchen firmly to the ground.

 

His eyes, foggy with desire, had a hint of mistiness as he breathed heavily, the heat between them seemed to be limitless as he murmured, “No, I want it now.”

 

Wen Xingchen wasn’t sure why this guy always tested the limits of his patience.

 

The intensely stimulating scene made all the Omega students at the scene forget everything else, frozen like statues, watching the entangled figures at the center.

 

They still hadn’t fully reacted, wondering why a sudden Alpha appeared, then why he was pushed to the ground by Lu Jingning?

 

Due to the close proximity, Wen Xingchen could see the trembling eyelashes of Lu Jingning. Under the influence of the overwhelming pheromones, his heart couldn’t help but beat heavily.

 

His throat felt dry and uncomfortable, and after a moment, he asked in a low, hoarse voice, “Now? Are you sure?”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t reply but responded with action, kissing him firmly on the lips.

 

Wen Xingchen’s body tensed for a moment, and after a brief blank in his mind, the last strand of his rationality finally snapped.

 

No suppressant could withstand such a powerful pheromone attack.

 

Disregarding the crowd around them, Wen Xingchen used all his strength to flip Lu Jingning over and bit down on his neck glands.

 

The intensely stimulating scene made everyone else present forget everything else. They couldn’t help but be captivated by the sight of the two entwined figures in the center.

 

They still couldn’t grasp what had happened. Weren’t they supposed to be on the brink of life and death on the interstellar pirate’s mother ship? Why did they suddenly witness a complete pheromone bonding scene?

 

At this point, Wen Xingchen had already lifted Lu Jingning from the ground. He calmly surveyed the surroundings, as if nothing had happened, and said to Wen Ye not far away, “Brother, his condition is not stable. I’ll take care of him elsewhere. You handle things here.”

 

Initially, Wen Ye had been aroused by Lu Jingning’s pheromones, but after witnessing the pheromonal bonding process just now, he had a pretty good idea of their relationship. With strong self-control, he resisted the impulse to snatch Lu Jingning.

 

Knowing that his current restlessness was entirely due to the interference of the aroused pheromones, he firmly gripped the nearby railing, forcefully suppressing his desires, and nodded, “Go ahead.”

 

Lu Jingning leaned weakly against Wen Xingchen on the sofa, breathing gently. Although the flush on his face had subsided somewhat, he was still burning up.

 

Pheromones filled the room, stimulating Wen Xingchen’s nerves at every moment. This place was not as spacious as the main cabin, and the compressed pheromone concentration constantly tested Wen Xingchen’s sanity, bringing him to the brink of losing control.

 

Feeling the uncontrollable heat in his body, his throat tightened. He couldn’t help but unbutton his collar a bit. Then, he walked over to help Lu Jingning sit up and asked, “How do you feel now?”

 

“Hot…” Lu Jingning mumbled dazedly, repeatedly uttering that one word.

 

Although Wen Xingchen injected him with a little pheromone just now, it could only relieve him a little.

 

Those exclusive treasures of interstellar pirates are too overbearing, coupled with the large dosage, the pheromones in his body became so violent that it is completely uncontrollable.

 

In fact, it was fine if there was no Alpha present. With his confidence in himself, as long as he endures until his pheromones completely disperses by itself, there shouldn’t be any problems. But at this moment, the guy who made him lose control appeared at this juncture.

 

Like when dry wood is met with raging fire, the absolute mutual attraction caused the desire in his body to become completely uncontrollable.

 

Wen Xingchen was also taken aback by Lu Jingning’s appearance. He took a deep breath, opened his shirt a little for him, and continued to speak coldly in order to distract himself: “Do you know it’s uncomfortable now? Why didn’t you consider the consequences when you came here?”

 

Lu Jingning’s whole body was covered with a thin layer of sweat, and he still knew how to talk back in a daze: “Consequences? Could you have achieved a better outcome than this?”

 

Wen Xingchen choked on him.

 

Indeed, it is undeniable that now was the most perfect ending they could achieve in this battle.

 

But even so, looking at the current state of the person in front of him, his heart still seemed to be on fire, and he couldn’t help but sneered: “Since you’re so powerful, then you can solve it by yourself.”

 

After finishing speaking, just as he was about to stand up, Lu Jingning grabbed his wrist.

It was as if a ball of fire touched him and the heat immediately swept through his entire body.

 

In this way, Lu Jingning took advantage of the situation and dragged Wen Xingchen to him, blowing heavily into his ear: “It can’t be solved alone, I need you…”

 

The efficacy of the inhibitor seemed to disappear under the temptation of such fiery pheromones. Wen Xingchen felt his heart beating suddenly. His Alpha pheromones were also completely drawn out, and gradually became stronger in the air, intertwining with each other. 

 

However, Lu Jingning was obviously not willing to let him go easily, and while talking, he still restlessly reached into his arms with both hands.

 

The overly distinct sense of touch and the smell of pheromones blurred his bottom line.

 

Looking at his face so close, Wen Xingchen only felt a burning sensation in his heart.

 

Finally, unable to hold back anymore, he clasped Lu Jingning’s hands firmly, and pressed him firmly on the sofa, his voice hoarse: “As you wish!”

 

Lu Jingning could feel Wen Xingchen’s powerful pheromones suddenly increasing. The Alpha’s godlike oppressive feeling didn’t affect him in any way at this time, instead it was like a hand slapping all over his body. The teasing brought his interest to the climax in an instant.

 

The kiss that fell on his mouth was sucking hotly at him. He was overly sensitive, so he could clearly feel every touch from that big hand unbuttoning his shirt little by little as the glands at the back of his neck suddenly burned more intensely.

 

Wen Xingchen’s kiss was completely different from his usual self. It was like he was set on fire, plundering him unscrupulously.

 

Lu Jingning subconsciously put his hands around his neck, and responded cooperatively, or perhaps he was using this to vent the pheromones that were sweeping madly in his body wantonly.

 

The ambiguous atmosphere of pheromones made the two of them almost suffocate in their act. Before they knew it, the clothes on their bodies had been stripped off, and the friction between their skins made all their desires burn to an extreme extent.

 

Lu Jingning’s cheeks were flushed, his eyelashes trembled faintly under the emission of pheromones, the sound of panting gently swayed around, the strong dizziness made him wish he could rub his whole body against the person in front of him .

 

Wen Xingchen could feel the incomparably soft body of the person in front of him, which made his breathing seem a little unsteady. Looking at the fair and alluring skin, his Adam’s apple rolled twice involuntarily, and he bent down, gently dropping a kiss at his collarbone. 

 

He could feel the person in my arms trembling clearly, moving down from his collarbone, sucking slowly, towards the lower body bit by bit.

 

The moist and hot kiss completely ignited Lu Jingning’s lust. Hhe took a breath, and tightly clenched his hands on Wen Xingchen’s body, the painful empty feeling made him unable to hold back.

 

Lu Jingning could feel that his patience had reached its limit, and the effect of pheromone made his desire uncontrollable. He hugged Wen Xingchen’s head tightly, and even his tone of voice trembled faintly: “Give it to me… I want you…”

 

The burning feeling all over his body made him suspect that he would be completely burned by such intense emotions in the next second.

 

With a sudden force, Wen Xingchen was overturned to the ground by him.

 

The heavy impact caused both of them to groan involuntarily. Before he could recover, the Omega’s soft body was completely wrapped around his body, with a strong kiss falling on his face.

 

Lu Jingning’s voice could still be heard intermittently in his ears: “No more foreplay…give it to me…”

 

Wen Xingchen could feel the pheromones in his body surging like a volcanic eruption under such teasing, and he couldn’t bear it any longer, he pushed the person down hard on the ground, stroked his extremely sensitive place before reaching under his legs and looked at the person in front of him with blushing cheeks. He leaned over and gave him a kiss, before finally inserting it deeply without restraint.

 

Lu Jingning could feel the moment when he was completely filled, and he couldn’t help but moan comfortably. He hugged Wen Xingchen tightly almost subconsciously. The extreme comfort made his breathing speed up.

 

The effect of the inducer reached its peak at this moment, and the comfort he experienced for the first time made him even more eager to be plundered open.

 

“Xingchen… um…… Xingchen…”

 

He softly called the other party’s name over and over again. The fragmented panting sound floated in the air, intertwined with the smell of pheromones.

 

The scent of green plum sauce accompanied by the smell of mint smoke wafted ambiguously.

 

The high degree of compatibility caused the two of them to completely fall into extreme deprivation and pleasure. While doing it, they were both releasing pheromones at the same time, and they did it over and over again frantically.

 

Unknowinst to them, the surrounding area became wet, sticky, with a slight fishy smell, on top of the scent of extreme desire around it.

 

Having orga-med several times in succession, Lu Jingning could feel the unbearable hotness in his body finally dissipating bit by bit. The overly comfortable feeling made him wrap tightly around Wen Xingchen’s body, and he didn’t want to think about anything else.

 

This was an extremely unstable feeling, and he was like the last straw to grab hold of. Only in this way can he be freed from the torment of excessive desire.

 

After such an overly intimate contact, he just wanted to experience it over and over again, still unsatisfied.

 

Finally, the last wave of climax came quietly.

 

Lu Jingning hugged Wen Xingchen tightly, his body trembling uncontrollably.

 

He could clearly feel a wave of heat gushing out of his body, along with the last trace of unbearable hunger and thirst. Under the extreme pleasure, he couldn’t keep up. With a deep moan, he lost consciousness.

 

The sudden surge of renewed desire completely filled Wen Xingchen in an instant. Out of instinct, he subconsciously just wanted to thrust into the person in front of him fiercely. At the same time, he seemed to have reached his limit too.

 

He wanted to thrust inside like crazy, and wanted to mark him thoroughly. He wants to… completely knot him.

 

Just when his reason was about to be completely defeated by instinct, Wen Xingchen’s heavy breathing stopped suddenly. He mustered up all the self-control in his life and finally pulled it out at the last second.

 

Lu Jingning’s body shook violently.

 

As if a certain switch had been turned on, Wen Xingchen couldn’t help but let out a deep groan, the gushing liquid came pouring out.

 

After his climax, the surroundings suddenly fell into silence.

 

For a long time, the air was only filled with the heavy panting of the two of them and the smell of pheromones that had been completely mixed together after the intense heat in the room.

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 32

 

At this moment, inside the mothership, they were completely unaware of what was happening below.

 

The one sent to retrieve the treasure from the leader quickly returned, carrying a bottle of potion with an exquisite appearance.

 

The pirate leader received it and couldn’t help but admire it before pouring a few drops into a cup, offering it with a smiling expression to Lu Jingning.

 

Lu Jingning’s gaze paused on the liquid in the cup for a moment, but without hesitation, he picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.

 

This direct approach astonished the pirate leader, who had never encountered such a forthright Omega. After a brief moment of surprise, he burst into laughter. Just as he was about to say something, Lu Jingning suddenly reached out and snatched the bottle of potion, downing it in one go.

 

The interstellar pirates: “??!!”

 

The sudden turn of events caught the pirate leader off guard, and before he could react, Lu Jingning, with a satisfied smile in his eyes, licked his lips provocatively.

 

That precious item they had plundered during a raid was capable of driving any Omega into a state of ecstasy and near-death. They would rarely use it even in times of leisure.

 

Witnessing the Omega before him wasting this precious substance, the pirate leader was initially angered. However, as he beheld that captivating face in front of him, he found it hard to maintain his anger in the face of such mesmerizing eyes.

 

In any case, after today, everyone would have to meet their maker, so what did it matter if the treasure was used or not!

 

The pirate leader thought, and a smile crept across his face as he pulled Lu Jingning closer and said in their common tongue, “You’re truly the most exceptional Omega I’ve ever seen. Since you’re in such a hurry, I’ll satisfy your desires!”

 

The potion’s effect took hold quickly. Lu Jingning felt a surge of scorching heat spreading through his body, followed by intense dizziness. Before he weakened completely, he grabbed a nearby chair and sat down, panting heavily.

 

The interstellar pirates saw the signs that Lu Jingning was about to go in heat and couldn’t help but rub their hands with wicked intentions.

 

Other Omega students in the vicinity seemed to anticipate what would happen next, and many of them instinctively covered their eyes, unable to watch.

 

Jing Yuqi had completed the task as instructed by Lu Jingning earlier, thinking he was preparing something extraordinary with the triggering agent. However, seeing the scene unfold with Lu Jingning now about to succumb to the effects of the potion, he couldn’t help but wonder, “What does he intend to do? Give a live show?!”

 

Ren Jin had not anticipated that the situation would escalate like this. He anxiously clutched his head, calling out, “Lu bro!”

 

Although he had complete faith in Lu Jingning, the current situation left him unsure of what to do.

 

As Lu Jingning was surrounded by the interstellar pirates, Ren Jin’s thoughts weren’t about whether they could overpower the pirates but instead focused on finding a weapon to confront those ruthless criminals.

 

Just then, as the pirates with lecherous expressions approached Lu Jingning, they seemed to hit an invisible barrier and jerked back simultaneously. Their faces turned pale, and the next moment, as if electrified, they hastily retreated.

 

The scent of Lu Jingning’s pheromones exploded outward, making them feel as though countless needles were stabbing their scalps, and their brains were filled with resistance and repulsion.

 

Driven by their survival instincts, their first reaction was to escape, but under the influence of the potion, Lu Jingning’s pheromones erupted with a force even more unrestrained than ever before. As if innumerable invisible hands gripped their throats tightly, the overwhelming oppression left them weak and feeble, unable to muster enough strength to retreat effectively.

 

With loud thuds echoing around, many pirates closest to Lu Jingning knelt to the ground, their contorted expressions filled with agony.

 

Those a bit farther fared better, but they still staggered and lost their footing, their arrogant expressions turning grim.

 

The sudden turn of events bewildered the Omega students in the area, leaving them momentarily dazed. Many of them unconsciously sniffed the air, detecting the alluring scent of plum sauce-like pheromones, completely unable to comprehend why the interstellar pirates seemed to have encountered a deadly gas attack.

 

Lu Jingning’s whole body burned like a fireball as he sat heavily in the chair, panting heavily. He glanced at the nearest pirate leader, who had already collapsed, attempting to crawl away.

 

Narrowing his crimson eyes, Lu Jingning pressed the pirate leader’s pant leg with his foot and spoke in a low, hoarse tone, “Stay and enjoy yourself. Where do you think you’re going?”

 

Naturally reliant on Omega pheromones for energy supply, the Pu Star people had never encountered such a situation before.

 

The pirate leader’s face turned as pale as paper. As he looked at the angelic face before him, it seemed more frightening and terrifying than any demon.

 

He saw the other pirates, who had already lost consciousness, and bit his lip, summoning all his strength to pick up an ion gun nearby and aimed it at Lu Jingning, his finger ready to pull the trigger.

 

But suddenly, a supremely powerful aura surged forward, as if an invisible force pressed down on the pirate leader. His remaining strength was stripped away, and he felt darkness enveloping him, losing consciousness entirely.

 

Lu Jingning could sense his consciousness slipping away bit by bit, but the boundless flow of pheromones within him still surged relentlessly, allowing him to unleash his emotions without any restraint.

 

Glancing at the unconscious pirate leader before him, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but sneer, “Such a waste!”

 

Mustering his last bit of reason, he raised his head and took a deep breath, gritting his teeth to utter, “Ren Jin, what are you waiting for? Get organized! Close the doors! Fight back!”

 

Each word sounded like a heavy toll on their hearts, striking chords deep within the Omega students.

 

Ren Jin was the first to react, and he noticed several distant interstellar pirates stumbling toward the exits. Without hesitation, he picked up a weapon and swung it at the back of the pirates’ heads.

 

Under the overwhelming influence of Lu Jingning’s potent pheromones, even the small amount inhaled left the pirates feeling extremely dizzy and weak, despite their normally robust physiques. As Ren Jin playfully knocked them out one by one, they collapsed to the ground, completely incapacitated.

 

Other Omega students were now wide awake, and they enthusiastically joined the battle. In no time, they had subdued all the “helpless” pirates.

 

The situation here unexpectedly caught the attention of the patrolling teams outside, and upon discovering the anomalies, support teams attempted to attack. However, with Lu Jingning seated in the center, he was like a formidable biological weapon, fortifying the defense of the hall. The bewildered patrolling teams rushed inside without regard for the consequences, but even before they reached the hall, their legs gave out, and they fell to their knees one by one.

 

Of course, some noticed something was amiss on their way and tried to launch a surprise attack. However, no matter how robust their intentions were, they could not resist the harsh reality. Just as they were about to take a step forward, the overwhelming concentration of pheromones they inhaled instantly deprived them of consciousness, causing many to faint.

 

Among the pirates who had been restrained in the hall, there were a determined few who refused to faint. Yet, they watched in despair as their companions continuously rushed forward to meet their doom, feeling their minds on the verge of exploding.

 

Having experienced countless life-and-death situations, and even being determined to die alongside the others, the pirates had never before felt such hopelessness and helplessness.

 

Under the overwhelming oppression and the torment of double destruction, no one was spared. Every member of the pirate groups present in the hall succumbed to unconsciousness.

 

After a long period of turmoil and struggle, the surroundings suddenly fell silent. All the Omega students stopped their actions, standing amidst the fallen interstellar pirates, feeling somewhat bewildered and as if everything that had happened was too surreal.

 

After all, just a moment ago, those pirates were still eagerly trying to absorb their pheromones, but now, how did they all end up lying there like dried fish?

 

Ren Jin was the first to come back to his senses. He dropped the stick in his hand, not caring about it, and immediately rushed to Lu Jingning’s side, asking with concern, “Brother Lu, are you okay? How do you feel now?”

 

Lu Jingning’s face was flushed, clearly already in his heat. The pheromones diffusing from him were frantically searching for something to latch onto, but even so, he tightly held onto the last thread of sanity. “Jin, help me to the control panel… We need to… turn off the communication interference first!”

 

Ren Jin knew nothing about operating such a complex control panel, so he could only follow Lu Jingning’s instructions and assist him to get there.

 

Lu Jingning’s body was burning like a flame, and he shook his head heavily, struggling to focus his vision. Finally, amidst the chaotic equipment, he found the control button. He stretched out his hand and pressed it with force, fully deactivating the communication interference system.

 

Ren Jin saw his body sway faintly and hurriedly supported him, asking, “Brother Lu, what do we do next? How should we proceed?”

 

Lu Jingning pushed him away and sat heavily on a nearby chair, breathing heavily. “Next?”

 

He glanced weakly at the others and turned his gaze to Jing Yuxi. “Next… Jin, it’s up to you now.”

 

Jing Yuxi was taken aback. “Up to me? What do you mean?”

 

Lu Jingning felt he was just one step away from utter chaos. Panting, he closed his eyes wearily. “Go… issue instructions to the other pirate fleets… as for what… to send… it’s up to you… just make yourself happy…”

 

Jing Yuxi: “?!?!”

 

…

 

The sudden restoration of communication stabilized the previously chaotic Imperial Navy formation. However, the actions of the interstellar pirates confused the commanders once again.

 

It seemed like a completely different commander had taken charge on the other side. The previously clear objectives of the pirate fleet suddenly switched to a mode of sending people’s heads in a variety of ways, leaving the Imperial Navy scrambling to cope. They even began to suspect if the pirates had set some traps they had not discovered.

 

Amidst the chaotic battle, the special operations team had silently infiltrated the mother ship.

 

“What’s going on? Why is it so quiet?” Kang Hanyun held her firearm, moving cautiously, but the further they went inside, the more she felt that something was off.

 

As the mother ship of the interstellar pirates, it was unnaturally quiet here. There wasn’t even a single patrolling guard, let alone any sign of life.

 

Wen Yexi furrowed his brows slightly, and he spoke, stating the only possibility, “Could someone have beaten us to it?”

 

Kang Hanyun chuckled softly, “Don’t be silly, that’s impossible.”

 

Her words came to an abrupt halt when she caught a whiff of an aroma. The familiar scent of pheromones brushed past her nose, making Wen Xingchen’s expression momentarily astonished. His calm demeanor showed a hint of difficulty in maintaining composure.

 

However, before he could say anything, Wen Yexi’s voice sounded beside him, “It smells like Omega’s pheromones. This scent…”

 

Wen Xingchen detected a trace of peculiarity in his brother’s tone and turned to look at him. He saw Wen Yexi’s usually composed expression now revealing an unprecedented hint of agitation. It seemed like he sensed Wen Xingchen’s gaze, and his slightly hoarse voice held restraint as he said, “I suppose someone is in heat. Do you have Alpha suppressants with you?”

 

Wen Xingchen had already sensed the overly revealing allure in the air, arousing his desires, but witnessing Wen Yexi’s demeanor, he suddenly became more aware. As if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, he momentarily regained his clarity.

 

This was the first time he had seen his usually composed brother requiring an Alpha suppressant to maintain his calmness.

 

Could it be that his brother was also similarly affected by Lu Jingning’s pheromones…

 

Kang Hanyun looked at Wen Yexi with shock, “A suppressant? Are you serious?”

 

Without replying, Wen Yexi took out a suppressant from his portable pouch and injected himself with it. His expression began to return to normal.

 

Then, Wen Xingchen spoke, “Give me one as well.”

 

Kang Hanyun: “…”

 

She even began to suspect if her Alpha pheromone receptor was experiencing some issues.

 

After injecting the suppressant, Wen Xingchen felt the restlessness in his body calm down a little. However, since he had marked Lu Jingning previously, he was much stronger than Wen Yexi. Even though the pheromone concentration in the air was still relatively weak, he needed to exert considerable self-control to manage his emotions.

 

Seeing Kang Hanyun’s expression, Wen Xingchen calmly said, “If it’s inconvenient for you to go in, stay outside and provide support. The two of us will go in.”

 

Wen Yexi had no objections, only adding with utmost seriousness, “Let’s keep in contact at all times.”

 

Kang Hanyun nodded, still a bit dazed, “I’ll stay here and wait, ready for communication!”

 

Wen Yexi also had no objections, but he remembered something very important, “Hanyun, do you have Omega suppressants with you? Give me one.”

 

Even in normal situations, it was a standard practice to inject suppressants when dealing with an Omega in heat. However, this Omega was none other than Lu Jingning.

 

Kang Hanyun was about to fetch it but was stopped by Wen Xingchen.

 

Sensing the gazes of the two, he calmly said, “The suppressants won’t work on him. I’ll handle it.”

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

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If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

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How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 31

 

In the transport ship of the interstellar pirates, the detainees were all high-ranking Omega students from the Imperial Navy, each of them curled up in the cabin, looking somewhat lost and helpless.

 

Most of these students were captured by the pirates during the evacuation process. Many of them could never forget the moment when the enemy broke through the defense zone, as if blood-red blossoms bloomed right before their eyes, fierce and striking.

 

Amidst the atmosphere of despair, faint sounds were faintly heard, and after a moment, the cabin door opened slightly. At this point, many people didn’t even want to glance at it, feeling numb to yet another unfortunate soul caught on the run.

 

It was evident that another unlucky soul, caught during their escape attempt, had been thrown in. Lu Jingning was pushed into the cabin by the pirates, acting very convincingly as he struggled for a moment before being tossed into a corner.

 

As the footsteps gradually faded away and the cabin door closed again, he stopped his act and turned to look, ensuring that they had all left. A sly smile crept across his lips.

 

It was apparent that this was a special cabin for detaining captives. Besides the smooth walls, there were no additional climbing points inside. The group of Omega students huddled in different corners, looking disheveled and embarrassed.

 

To be honest, Lu Jingning never expected the pirates to have captured so many Omega students. There were probably no less than twenty people on this one ship alone. The entire Imperial Navy had only so many Omega students. It was evident that the pirates had put considerable effort into capturing them, indicating a far more urgent need for energy than he had imagined.

 

Frowning, Lu Jingning pondered while suddenly hearing an incredulous exclamation next to him, “Lu bro? Is that you?”

 

The voice sounded somewhat familiar, and when he turned to look, he found himself locking eyes with Ren Jin, who was in the corner. Lu Jingning was also taken aback, “You were captured too?”

 

Ren Jin had blood on him and looked extremely disheveled. His expression was originally dismal, but upon seeing Lu Jingning, his eyes instantly brightened, “Lu bro, are you here to rescue us?”

 

This exclamation made others turn their attention in their direction as well. Gradually, more people recognized Lu Jingning. After all, he was the first Omega to achieve S-class in their prestigious Imperial Navy. He was their pride!

 

Though he was also captured by the interstellar pirates at the moment, Ren Jin’s astonished cry gave a glimmer of hope to the otherwise despairing Omega students.

 

So, was he truly here to save them?

 

*Cough, cough* Lu Jingning felt a bit guilty under their gazes, touched his nose, and looked up at the ceiling, humming, “Well, I guess you can say that.”

 

Actually, strictly speaking, he had no idea that so many people had been captured. His main purpose in coming here was to deal with the pirates. But, in the end, if he successfully dealt with the pirates, it would naturally result in rescuing the others too. So, one could say he was here to save them, right?

 

Upon hearing Lu Jingning’s words, the previously tense atmosphere suddenly livened up. One voice rang out abruptly, “Are we supposed to believe anything he says? We’re all trapped here, fighting for our lives. What can he possibly do to save us?”

 

Lu Jingning looked over and saw an Omega with a gloomy expression, wiping tears as he spoke. Lu Jingning had intended to respond with some retort, but seeing how heartbroken the man looked, he found it hard to say anything, so he chuckled, “Hey, buddy, don’t be so discouraged!”

 

The Omega sobbed twice, his voice still carrying a sobbing tone, “You don’t understand! You don’t know what those interstellar pirates want to do to us! I heard them talking on the way here. Many students were taken up in batches earlier, and by now, they’ve probably been drained dry and left as mere husks. Those interstellar pirates aren’t even human! They’re treating us like fertilizers!”

 

These words sent shivers down the spines of others, and Lu Jingning suddenly caught something. He looked into the man’s eyes and his own eyes lit up, “Do you understand the Pu Star language?”

 

The Omega continued sobbing, “Yes, so what? I’d rather not understand it!”

 

Ignoring his response, Lu Jingning grabbed the man’s hands eagerly, speaking fervently, “Help me out later, okay?”

 

Startled by his sudden actions, the man stopped crying for a moment, “What… what are you planning to do?”

 

Lu Jingning gave him a meaningful smile, “You’ll know when the time comes.”

 

Ren Jin, as the leader of Lu Jingning’s support team, quickly reassured everyone and made sure they would follow Lu Jingning’s commands.

 

After a while, the transport ship began to lift off and, upon stopping again, they found themselves inside the mother ship of the interstellar pirates.

 

As the Omega students were escorted further in, the strong scent of pheromones filled the air, emanating from the pirates. Many Omega students’ faces changed, some even feeling nauseous.

 

Lu Jingning observed the surroundings while mentally noting the route they took.

 

The Omega who understood the Pu Star language was named Jing Yuqi. Though he was unwilling, he was eventually roped in by Lu Jingning to be the translator.

 

As they passed the final door, an overwhelming scent of pheromones assaulted them, making many people’s breathing uncontrollably heavy. They now knew for certain what awaited them.

 

Energy charging in the energy stones temporarily ceased, and the pirates on the transfer platforms began to gather, preparing for their last feast.

 

Jing Yuqi’s face turned pale, knowing there was no hope left. Nonetheless, he couldn’t help but ask Lu Jingning, “You said you were here to save us. Are you serious?”

 

Lu Jingning looked around at the surrounding situation, seeing all the people inside the main cabin almost encircling them. He couldn’t help but show a faint smile, “Of course, I’m serious! It’s time for you to perform!”

 

With that, he briefly explained what Jing Yuqi needed to do.

 

Jing Yuqi was incredulous, “You… you’re serious?”

 

Lu Jingning urged him with a push, “Hurry up! Can’t you see that some of our friends are about to suffer?”

 

Jing Yuqi looked up and saw some people being taken towards the center of the platform. Determination flashed across his eyes, and he clenched his teeth, shouting in the Pu Star language, “Wait!”

 

The interstellar pirates were clearly taken aback by the fact that a student understood their language and looked over in their direction.

 

Under the scrutiny, Jing Yuqi felt his legs go weak, but he mustered his last bit of determination and managed to say, “I-I have a classmate here. He wants to be the first one!”

 

As soon as Jing Yuqi finished speaking, Lu Jingning enthusiastically waved at the pirates, showing a sincere expression, “Me, me, me!”

 

The interstellar pirates hesitated for a moment and looked towards their leaders, seeking confirmation.

 

One of the leaders’ eyes slightly brightened after carefully observing Lu Jingning’s appearance. He smiled and waved, telling his subordinates to bring Lu Jingning up.

 

As the other Omega who had been taken away passed by Lu Jingning, he gave a grateful yet complex look.

 

Lu Jingning stood before the leader, and the greedy gaze lightly drifted over the glands on his neck. His eyelashes drooped slightly as he softly reminded in a not-so-heavy tone, but just enough for Jing Yuqi to hear, “Xiao Jing, did you forget something?”

 

Jing Yuqi returned to his senses and secretly gulped, tremblingly saying in the Pu Star language, “Esteemed pirate brothers, my classmate has a rather special fetish. He thinks that simple pheromone exchange isn’t stimulating enough and wants some… stimulants.”

 

After speaking, Jing Yuqi glanced encouragingly at Lu Jingning and gritted his teeth to add, “He just said the more, the better!”

 

The interstellar pirates were clearly taken aback by this absurd request. The leader-like figure laughed heartily after a brief shock, reaching out to pinch Lu Jingning’s flashy face, telling his subordinates, “Go! Bring out the treasure I’ve cherished for years! Damn, let my buddies enjoy it one last time before they die!”

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t understand their words, but it didn’t stop him from beaming with a brilliant smile.

 

Of course! Such a crucial moment called for some excitement!

 

…

 

At the entrance of Rescue Station C, figures rushed about in haste.

 

Several members of the Imperial Patrol Force stood side by side outside, looking solemn.

 

Wen Xingchen had successfully transmitted the command according to Bing Cang’s instructions, but he never expected that this so-called “XII Plan” would turn out to be a desperate move.

 

Considering the current situation, even if the mobile team managed to enter the mother ship and destroy the energy source, their chances of survival remained close to zero.

 

Kang Hanyun shook his thick curly hair, showing no signs of discouragement. His face instead flickered with excitement, “This mission is so thrilling, I love it!”

 

Wen Yeyu’s tone was calm, “Xingchen, listen to me. After this mission is over, be sure to return home, alright?”

 

These words carried an air of parting, causing Wen Xingchen to furrow his brow, “We’ll return home together.”

 

Wen Yeyu looked up at the interstellar pirate mother ship in the sky, his tone still placid, “That’s good. Then, wait for me to come back.”

 

As Wen Xingchen watched his brother’s profile, his eyes filled with complex emotions. He was about to say something when he suddenly heard a heated argument not far away.

 

You Zeyang had just been rescued from the ruins, lying on a stretcher with almost no strength left in him, yet his voice was still alarmingly loud, “I’ve said it, a large group of Omega students were taken by the pirates. We must send people to rescue them quickly!”

 

The members of the rescue team diligently attended to his injuries, and while reluctant, they had to explain the truth, “Sorry, it’s not that we don’t want to save them, but when we went, it was already too late. Those Omega students had been sent to the mother ship by the interstellar pirates, and they might already…”

 

“Too late? How could it be too late?!” You Zeyang was about to explode right there on the stretcher. His eyes glared intensely at them, teeth clenched, “Just a moment ago, there was a damn Omega, self-proclaimed S-class, dealing with them. How could it be too late in such a short time?!”

 

The rescue team was left speechless by his questioning, their expressions filled with emotion.

 

As You Zeyang was about to lose control again, a figure suddenly appeared before him.

 

Wen Xingchen’s voice was slightly grave, “What’s the name of the Omega you’re talking about?”

 

You Zeyang was caught off guard by his gaze, but after a moment, he recognized him. He tightly clenched his fist and said, “The Omega who’s in such a hurry to die can only be that Lu Jingning, the one who came with you last time. Who else could it be?!”

 

Wen Yeyu noticed the unusual situation and followed up with a question, “What happened?”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t answer, after a moment of silence, he squeezed out a sentence with tightly pursed lips, “Brother, I’m going to join the XII Plan!”

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 30

 

At the command center.

 

After Wen Xingchen finished relaying the intelligence, everyone in the room fell into silence. In such an atmosphere, he couldn’t help but furrow his brows and speculate, “So, it was indeed known a long ago, right?”

 

Several high-ranking officials exchanged glances and wore bitter smiles. Indeed, they had already discovered the true intentions of those interstellar pirates, but what could they do after discovering it?

 

With their current forces, they could barely maintain stability on the battlefield, let alone stop such a powerful self-destructive energy release. The interstellar pirates were clearly bent on mutual destruction with the Imperial Navy!

 

The head of the academic affairs, Zhu Zhai, briskly entered the command center and went straight to the side of Bing Cang. He said with a stern expression, “Principal, the airship outside is ready. Please leave quickly!”

 

Wen Xingchen lowered his eyes slightly, his expression was indifferent. It was evident that the military had probably already decided to abandon the base under such dire circumstances.

 

However, Bing Cang seemed to have not heard anything and remained standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the Imperial Navy deeply embroiled in the war. A fierce fire glimmered in his eyes.

 

After a moment, he sighed deeply and said, “Zhu Zhai, take the others and leave. Take as many as you can.”

 

Zhu Zhai’s body trembled slightly upon hearing this, but he gritted his teeth and raised his voice again, “Principal, please leave quickly!”

 

“Bing Cang, this is an order!” Bing Cang turned around, looking at Zhu Zhai calmly, “No matter how the battle situation is now, someone must stay behind. And that person can only be me! The Imperial Navy is my lifelong dedication. Now, I must accompany those children to face the final outcome. But you are different, you are still young, and your path ahead is long. If this place becomes a ruin after today, then the mission of rebuilding the Imperial Navy will be left to you, understood?”

 

“Principal…” Zhu Zhai’s eyes were filled with emotions as he choked on his words for a moment. Finally, with tears in his eyes, he showed determination and said, “The others, follow me!”

 

Tears welled up in everyone’s eyes, and the hunched back of the old principal, at this moment, seemed remarkably tall and steadfast.

 

Their steps hesitated for a moment, and then they all stopped and turned around, facing the old man with white hair, giving a respectful military salute. “Principal, take care!”

 

Bing Cang’s lips curved into a faint smile, waving his hand at them as if it were a casual farewell during regular dismissals. “Alright, go now.”

 

Such an attitude made it seem as ordinary and natural as when he bid farewell to others during their regular meetings.

 

Wen Xingchen stood amidst the solemn atmosphere, a hint of complex emotions flickering in his eyes.

 

Inside the room, everyone had already left one after another. Bing Cang turned around and saw Wen Xingchen still standing there. He looked surprised and asked, “Wen’s kid, why aren’t you leaving with them?”

 

Wen Xingchen glanced at the intense artillery battle in the sky and asked in return, “Now that everyone is gone, how are we supposed to continue the fight?”

 

Bing Cang was unexpectedly choked for a moment, but he laughed. “This year’s freshmen are truly more interesting than the last.”

 

Seeing Wen Xingchen’s resolute expression, he didn’t insist and smiled warmly as he patted his shoulder. “Perfect. Communications are down, and I do need someone to deliver a message for me. Contact the Imperial Patrol Unit and tell them to prepare for Operation XII.”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t inquire about the specific details of “Operation XII” and simply nodded calmly. “I promise to complete the mission.”

 

Bing Cang was very pleased with his attitude and smiled amiably. “Go then.”

 

Wen Xingchen quickly left, but when he reached the door, he subconsciously looked back.

 

The old principal’s weathered figure stood alone in the spacious command center, with the countless artillery battles forming the grandest backdrop, yet like the eternal, tall, and unwavering pillar of the Imperial Navy, giving people an inexplicable sense of reassurance.

 

He took a deep breath and closed the door with force.

 

…

 

At this time and place, the relatively stable battle zone had prepared numerous airships for evacuation. Unfortunately, the number of students in the academy was simply too large, and no matter how many evacuation fleets there were, it was still a drop in the bucket.

 

The entire Imperial Navy had long become a hell in the midst of the war. The areas with more intense clashes couldn’t send teams to assist in evacuation; they could only helplessly leave those students to fend for themselves.

 

At this moment, Lu Jingning was heading towards Zone 23 of the antiaircraft defense, which was now a desolate battlefield covered with debris.

 

As he quickly moved forward, he observed the surrounding situation attentively. Along the way, he inevitably encountered several patrolling interstellar pirates. He easily took care of the smaller groups, and discreetly avoided the larger ones.

 

From what he observed along the way, it was apparent that these interstellar pirates were trying to turn this area into an independent base at the Imperial Navy because of the presence of Omega students, who were already rare in a military academy like this.

 

Everyone knew that the Pruxians had a unique obsession with Omega pheromones, which was essentially their most potent source of energy. 

 

Observing along the way, Lu Jingning could see that batches of Omega students were being captured by the interstellar pirates. The situation confirmed his judgment.

 

The interstellar mothership’s powerful cannons led to significant energy consumption for the Pruxians themselves. To achieve faster charging, they needed a large number of Omega students to supply pheromones. For them, these Omega students were not just for fulfilling their sexual desires; it was primarily to restore their energy.

 

As he approached Zone 23, more Omega strike teams appeared in his field of vision. Lu Jingning halted his steps after a while.

 

From this distance, he could see that Zone 23 had already been completely evacuated, and the scene was extremely tragic.

 

It seemed that the Omega students had either fled or been captured, and there was no trace of them left.

 

Looking up at the interstellar mothership above, he furrowed his brows slightly.

 

He did have the intention of sneaking on board the mothership to have a look, but it seemed he needed to wait for the right moment!

 

While pondering, he suddenly heard the sound of intense fighting.

 

Lu Jingning blinked and followed the sound, and soon, he saw several fleeing Omega students, with an Alpha protecting them.

 

Looking more closely, he couldn’t help but smile.

 

Oh, it turned out to be an old acquaintance.

 

However, the person he knew as You Zeyang had lost his usual arrogance. Covered in blood-stained clothes, he looked extremely disheveled. Despite still wielding a laser sword in his right hand, his left arm occasionally oozed sticky blood, showing that he was seriously injured.

 

Several Omega students he was protecting were also desperately fleeing, but the pursuing interstellar pirates were relentless. After a long battle, both You Zeyang and the Omega students were clearly reaching their limits.

 

You Zeyang had escorted five batches of Omega students by now, and they were discovered in the ruins not far from the antiaircraft defense zone. They could have completed the evacuation mission again, but they were intercepted by the interstellar pirate patrol on their way.

 

An eight-person team was reduced to three by his hand, and now, five of them were relentlessly chased by the remaining five interstellar pirates.

 

After a whole day of fighting, You Zeyang’s stamina had long reached its limit. With bloodshot eyes, he stared at the interstellar pirates pursuing from behind, panting as he quietly instructed the Omega students, “I’ll find a way to hold them back. You guys find a chance to escape to the west where our support team is. Remember, don’t stop on the way, understand?”

 

The Omega students suppressed their tears and choked, “Understood! But, senior, what about you? They’ll really kill you!”

 

You Zeyang impatiently spat out a mouthful of blood and sneered, “What are you afraid of? If I get killed, it’ll still be heroic! You guys run, and my mission is to help you evacuate safely. Should I just cowardly run away alone? That’s downright disgraceful!”

 

The Omega students listened to his words and fiercely wiped away the tears at the corner of their eyes, forcing themselves to suppress their doubts. “Rest assured, senior, we’ll do whatever it takes to escape!”

 

Yu Zeyang smiled satisfactorily. “That’s the spirit of the top students in the Imperial Navy!”

 

With a determined expression, he faced the approaching space pirates and took a deep breath. In the moment of counterattack, he shouted, “Now! Run!”

 

The Omega students, relying on all their strength, moved decisively forward as Yu Zeyang intercepted the pirates.

 

The pirates were already annoyed by Yu Zeyang’s interference. They watched as the Omega students suddenly went mad and ran wildly. It took them a moment to react, and they showed a hint of murderous intent when they saw the bloody Alpha student standing before them.

 

Facing their hostility, Yu Zeyang remained unafraid and even smiled. “Stop staring, you won’t catch up with them!”

 

With a laser sword in hand, he exerted his last bit of energy, his expression becoming more relaxed despite the multiple wounds and bloodshed.

 

Gradually, Yu Zeyang’s movements inevitably slowed down. After parrying the final attack from the pirates, he finally fell heavily to the ground.

 

Gasping for breath, he held onto the laser sword for support. As the pirates closed in step by step, a mocking smile appeared on his lips. It was time to end this.

 

In the moment when the crimson beam flashed before his eyes, he had already prepared himself for death. However, to his surprise, he felt no pain. Instead, he heard the desperate screams of the pirates.

 

Confused, Yu Zeyang looked up and saw a figure moving like a ghost through the bloodstained scene. He couldn’t see clearly what weapon the person held, but it seemed that with each strike, the pirates fell to the ground.

 

Soon, silence enveloped the area. When he regained his senses, the person had already walked over to him with a smile. “Ah, Vice President, you owe me a huge favor now, you know?”

 

Yu Zeyang felt that the voice was incredibly familiar. It wasn’t until later that he realized, amidst all the blood, that it was Lu Jingning’s overly exuberant face.

 

Feeling weak, Yu Zeyang was about to collapse, but Lu Jingning caught him and lifted him onto his shoulder. While dragging Yu Zeyang away, Lu Jingning continued talking, “You don’t need to thank me too much. If it weren’t for your protection of your classmates, I might not have bothered to intervene. I’ve always disliked you, and I’d have enjoyed seeing those pirates cut you down!”

 

At this moment, Yu Zeyang finally managed to gasp for breath and muttered, “Why… are you here?”

 

Lu Jingning glanced at him and shrugged. “Who knows?”

 

Yu Zeyang: “…”

 

Even at this time, this guy was still as annoying as ever!

 

Yu Zeyang didn’t have the strength to argue back and closed his mouth tightly, trying not to get agitated. He leaned on Lu Jingning’s shoulder, catching his breath heavily.

 

However, Lu Jingning seemed to have no intention of letting him rest and continued teasing, “I thought you were so fierce, but you turned out to be so weak against the pirates. I easily handled them with a stick. Aren’t you embarrassed to be chased by them for so long?”

 

He laughed, “Look at you now, in such a miserable state. I have to say, after I save you, your heroic deed will be known throughout the entire Mech Society. Maybe then you won’t look down on Omegas anymore. Isn’t it great to have a life-saving benefactor?”

 

Yu Zeyang: “…”

 

He felt that if the pirates didn’t kill him, this annoying little guy would probably do it for them.

 

After finally catching his breath, Yu Zeyang was ready to retort, but Lu Jingning suddenly stopped talking and gestured for him to be quiet. “Someone’s coming!”

 

After a while, a group of about twelve space pirates appeared in the distance. They were speaking in the common Star language, which Yu Zeyang understood a little, but his weakened state and lack of pheromone energy made it impossible for him to concentrate on gathering intelligence.

 

However, Lu Jingning seemed to be fully immersed in his role. He acted weak and helpless, crying out in a frightened voice, “Ahh! I’m so scared! I can’t fight, and I’m really weak! Please, don’t kill me! Please don’t capture me! Sob, sob, I’m really scared. Let me go, I don’t want to be captured by you!”

 

The pirates were taken aback by this unexpected turn of events.

 

While Yu Zeyang was dumbfounded by the sudden change in the situation, Lu Jingning had managed to draw their attention away from him completely.

 

Taking advantage of the distraction, Lu Jingning skillfully manipulated the situation, and before long, the pirates had fallen into his trap. They were now eager to capture the “vulnerable” Omega.

 

Yu Zeyang watched as Lu Jingning lured the pirates away, leaving him bound and gagged, but he couldn’t help but feel impressed by the guy’s resourcefulness.

 

Left alone, he could only wait and hope for a rescue team to find him soon. With his current state, surviving until then would be a test of fate.

 

As he contemplated his situation, he couldn’t help but marvel at Lu Jingning’s acting skills, making him almost forget the dangerous predicament they were in.

 

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Chapter 29

 

After clarifying the specific situation with Yu Qingcang, Lu Jingning ended the communication. Seizing the opportunity while no one was paying attention, he pulled Yan Hebin aside and asked in a hushed voice, “Yan, do you remember the terrain near Building E on the west side of our school?”

 

Yan Hebin didn’t understand why he suddenly asked this but nodded hesitantly, “Yes, what’s the matter?”

 

Lu Jingning was overjoyed and quickly set up a temporary modeling system on his terminal to create a simple representation. He asked, “Look, if we get trapped in this area, is there a way we can evacuate through another route?”

 

Yan Hebin glanced at him and casually adjusted the virtual model, pointing to the left, “Building E is linked to the adjacent Building F through an aerial platform system that is not used much, so it’s easily overlooked. But if the routes on the upper and lower levels are blocked, we should be able to escape through this system. However, there’s one thing, the floating platform is usually retracted at the top of Building F. I’ve only heard about it and I’m not sure how to activate it.”

 

Lu Jingning exclaimed, “That’s enough! Thanks, buddy!”

 

Yan Hebin noticed Lu Jingning’s eager expression and vaguely sensed that something was off, “What’s going on? Are you planning to go out?”

 

Lu Jingning feigned a worried look and spread his hands, “I have no choice; my son is trapped outside, and I have to go out and find him.”

 

Yan Hebin was speechless, “Son?”

 

Lu Jingning continued, “A big, tall, and foolish son. If he survives this ordeal, I’ll introduce him to you!”

 

Yan Hebin’s lips twitched slightly, “No thanks.”

 

Realizing it was not the time for idle chatter, Lu Jingning didn’t say much and glanced at where An Huo was. He then pulled Yan Hebin’s shoulder and said, “One more thing, could you help me with something?”

 

Yan Hebin replied, “Hmm?”

 

For some reason, he had an intuitive feeling that this wasn’t going to be something good.

 

Due to An Huo’s vigilance at the entrance, it was impossible for Lu Jingning to leave in such a conspicuous manner. Even if he came up with a compelling reason to go out, they wouldn’t allow a freshman to take risks at such a critical moment.

 

Thus, he had to sincerely implore Yan Hebin for help.

 

Yan Hebin owed Lu Jingning a significant favor from their previous incident involving the Mecha Club. Being someone who repaid kindness, he found himself unable to refuse, even though he wore a strange expression. He walked over and tried to divert the attention of a certain senior sister.

 

When An Huo saw Yan Hebin suddenly approaching, she felt something was off, “What’s the matter, junior brother? Do you need anything?”

 

With one eye on Lu Jingning’s location, he received a signal from the other party and suddenly cleared his throat, struggling to force out a seductive tone, “Senior sister, are you interested in my pheromones?”

 

Such words were full of allurement and, under normal circumstances, he probably wouldn’t have dared to say them out loud.

 

An Huo clearly didn’t expect him to make such a move and was momentarily stunned, “Huh?”

 

Yan Hebin’s face was almost burning, but it had come to this point, and he had no choice but to bite the bullet, “What I mean is, senior sister, how do you feel about me?”

 

This time, An Huo couldn’t even utter an “ah.”

 

Though Lu Jingning had improvised this technique in a playful manner, he couldn’t help but chuckle at Yan Hebin’s iceberg-like allure. After seeing his successful reaction, he took advantage of An Huo’s momentary confusion and, in a flash, slipped away through a side door.

 

As he left the airspace, the deafening sounds of explosions outside became clearer. Lu Jingning, now acting alone, reduced his target size compared to when they were in a group. After a few glances at the sky, he quickly assessed the current distribution of enemy firepower.

 

Taking a deep breath, he concentrated his psychic energy and enhanced his leg strength, then moved with incredible speed.

 

Lu Jingning’s movement speed was impressive, and in no time, he was close to the E building, where Yu Qingcang and the others were being held captive.

 

As described earlier, the lower half of the building was riddled with bullet holes, and the upper section was engulfed in raging flames, looking like it could collapse at any moment.

 

The only silver lining was that the battle had shifted towards another direction due to the intense fighting, leaving some space for future actions.

 

Lu Jingning didn’t focus on the E building and turned around, heading directly for the relatively intact F building.

 

The aerial platform Yan Hebin had mentioned, capable of accommodating hundreds of people, was docked quietly on the rooftop of the F building. Previously, it was mainly used for leadership inspections and visits, and no one would have thought that it would be used for a rescue operation one day.

 

The plan seemed foolproof, but sometimes things didn’t go as expected. When Lu Jingning reached the top floor, he was unexpectedly stumped by an AI intelligent password command.

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t help but be speechless, “AI, can’t you be more accommodating? This is a life-and-death situation!”

 

The AI intelligence was as unyielding as ever, “To activate the rescue platform, please connect to the fire system within the building. It’s not under my jurisdiction.”

 

Lu Jingning gritted his teeth, “Do you believe I’ll dismantle you after this?”

 

The AI intelligence responded, “If threats worked, we wouldn’t need the interstellar police. You’re too naive.”

 

Lu Jingning exclaimed, “Damn it!”

 

He resisted the urge to dismantle the stubborn AI on the spot and was pondering whether such actions would be effective against the AI. Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind him.

 

When he turned around, he found himself face to face with Wen Xingchen.

 

Both of them were taken aback for a moment before almost simultaneously asking, “What are you doing here?”

 

The sudden air raid left no time for them to worry about others’ situations, or it might be more accurate to say that, in such a life and death situation, it was a blessing to ensure their own safety, let alone concerning themselves with others. So, if Yu Qingcang hadn’t contacted them to say goodbye, Lu Jingning probably wouldn’t have considered contacting anyone at all.

 

However, now that they ran into each other face to face, it was a different situation.

 

In the next moment, they almost simultaneously asked, “Anyone injured?”

 

The question slipped out, and Lu Jingning couldn’t help but laugh, “Alright, alright, the injured won’t come running here.”

 

Seeing Yan Hebin’s soaked clothes, he gestured to him, “So, are you here for the same thing?”

 

Wen Xingchen nodded, “Jian Luan is trapped. I came to check on him.”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t know what to say. Both Yu Qingcang and Jian Luan were troublesome characters, and he admired Wen Xingchen for worrying about them like this, just like he did with

his father.

 

Unfortunately, both of them were Alphas; otherwise, it would have been quite fitting to have a story of destined love or something like that.

 

As he had these thoughts, he casually asked, “You got the password then? This AI is a blockhead and won’t allow any exceptions without a password.”

 

The AI intelligence chimed in, “You’re pig headed too!”

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t bear it anymore, “Do you think I won’t dismantle you?!”

 

AI intelligence retorted, “If threats were effective, there wouldn’t be any need for interstellar police. You’re too naive.”

 

Lu Jingning grumbled, “Ugh!”

 

Seeing him argue with the AI at a time like this, Wen Xingchen couldn’t help but be in awe of his courage. He lightly patted Lu Jingning’s shoulder to signal him to move aside and then entered a series of codes on the nearby panel.

 

AI intelligence responded, “Welcome to activate the Sky Platform System, which will provide you with an entirely new sightseeing experience. I wish you a pleasant journey.”

 

Lu Jingning was stunned, “How did you get the password?”

 

Wen Xingchen had already stepped into the platform and looked back, “Aren’t you coming?”

 

Lu Jingning, seeing his outstretched hand, smiled slightly and unceremoniously accepted the offer, jumping up alongside him, “Lao Wen, you’re reliable!”

 

As the two of them operated the aerial platform, it descended onto the connecting platform of Building E. The teachers and students who had escaped death were overcome with tears of joy.

Many people inevitably got injured during their escape, but at this moment, a new glimmer of hope appeared on their previously lifeless faces.

 

When Yu Qingcang saw Lu Jingning, he rushed over wailing and tightly embraced him, “Daddy Lu, you really came!”

 

Lu Jingning struggled to break free from the bear hug, nearly passing out from the pressure, but seeing Yu Qingcang’s lively appearance brought joy to his heart. He patted his shoulder heavily and said, “Good son, when we get back, I want to eat braised pig’s trotters!”

 

Yu Qingcang ingratiated himself, “Sure, I’ll prepare a potful for you!”

 

After everyone successfully transferred to the platform, they began their slow return along the original route.

 

Beyond the transparent barrier, fires raged, and deafening explosions filled the air. Gradually, the jubilant atmosphere gave way to silence.

 

As they witnessed the scene of fiery warfare, they couldn’t help but fall into a state of contemplation.

 

Lu Jingning leaned against the transparent barrier, his gaze fixed on the mother ship in the sky. For a long time, he remained silent.

 

From this angle, the view was vastly different from observing under the anti-air zone. The perspective was now lateral, magnifying the details several times. He could even discern the faint blue energy beams gathering at the bottom of the mother ship, as if… as if they were charging up!

 

A sudden realization flashed in Lu Jingning’s mind, causing his blood to momentarily freeze. At that moment, an undeniable sense of coldness washed over him.

 

Wen Xingchen noticed his abnormality and looked over, his tone surprisingly calm, “It seems you’ve noticed too.”

 

When Lu Jingning turned to meet his gaze, he saw the same shock in Wen Xingchen’s eyes.

 

Noticing the glance from Yu Qingcang beside them, Lu Jingning calmed down, “Can you contact the command center?”

 

If they managed to obtain the password for the aerial platform, it meant Wen Xingchen had at least communicated with the mid-to-high level management.

 

Wen Xingchen nodded, “I can try.”

 

As Yu Qingcang was bewildered by their cryptic conversation, his recent experience left him still feeling dizzy, making him uninterested in probing further. Some matters were best left for these two bigshots to handle, and he didn’t want to get involved needlessly.

 

After descending from the aerial platform, the medical team, who had received prior notice, was already waiting below, efficiently conducting the safe transfer.

 

Relieved to see things settled, Lu Jingning sighed in relief. However, his relief was short-lived as Wen Xingchen approached with a serious expression. Lu Jingning couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong?”

 

Wen Xingchen furrowed his brows slightly, “Communications have been jammed since a moment ago, most likely due to interference.”

 

Lu Jingning glanced at his communicator and confirmed that he could no longer receive any signals.

 

It seemed that the enemy had entered the final phase of their preparations.

 

Wen Xingchen asked, “I’m going to the central command. Are you coming with me?”

 

Lu Jingning thought for a moment, “I’ll stay here.”

 

His response was indeed unusual, and Wen Xingchen looked at him with suspicion, “What do you plan to do?”

 

Lu Jingning stared back at him with a strange expression, “What can I do?”

 

“Better that way,” Wen Xingchen assessed his demeanor, still uneasy, and before leaving, he reminded, “I’ll be right back. Wait for me in the safe zone.”

 

“Hurry back!” Lu Jingning waved him off, watching Wen Xingchen’s figure receding into the distance. Finally, he couldn’t help but raise an intriguing smile, murmuring, “What’s there to wait for? Naive! Of course, I have my own plan!”

 

In reality, he didn’t think that the intelligence even the two of them, as school students, could uncover would have gone unnoticed by the command center’s experienced personnel. However, informing them was still a necessary precaution.

 

On the other hand, if the military had indeed noticed the enemy’s intentions but still refrained from taking action, it indicated a high possibility that they were unsure how to handle the situation.

 

The blue energy level’s charging had already reached a considerable magnitude, and in terms of destructiveness, a single explosive discharge could easily obliterate ten Imperial Navy fleets.

 

Given the ad hoc composition of the operation and their current control over the battlefield, successfully intercepting such a self-destructive energy source would be virtually impossible.

 

Lu Jingning had heard countless stories of heroes, but he never considered dying young. His father was still waiting for him to pay his respects back home; he couldn’t just give up so easily.

 

Thus, in the face of the uncertainty surrounding the school and military authorities, he could only contemplate executing his own little plan.

 

Looking around, he casually grabbed a member of the medical team and asked, “Excuse me, do you know where the Omega students from the dormitory building were relocated to?”

 

After a moment’s thought, the person pointed in a direction, “You mean those Omegas? They were sent to the No. 23 anti-air zone over there, I believe.”

 

Lu Jingning glanced in that direction.

 

As expected, the view revealed a tumultuous scene of fire and explosions.

 

For some reason, the interstellar pirates seemed particularly interested in that area. Numerous mini-bomber planes hovered above, heavily guarded. They had seemingly taken full control of the vicinity.

 

A knowing smile formed on Lu Jingning’s lips as he murmured with great interest, “So it’s the Pruxians, huh? Quite the fascinating hobby they have…”

 

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Chapter 28

 

The mecha society was engulfed in a fierce battle of practical combat operations. Lu Jingning huddled up with Yan Hebin, and from the sidelines, he couldn’t help but make comments: “This mecha is actually quite good, but the operator’s performance is lousy. I really suspect they are deliberately holding back for dramatic effect. Look, look, the ballistic trajectory at such a close range missed again.”

 

Yan Hebin, after enduring Lu Jingning’s complaints for a while, couldn’t help but speak up: “It’s tactical cover. Didn’t you notice how the exploding smoke effectively obstructed the opponent’s vision?”

 

Lu Jingning dismissed it with a scoff: “Cover my foot! If they were real men, they’d just charge in!”

 

Yan Hebin: “…”

 

You make a good point, and I can’t argue with you.

 

As another missile was launched, the entire battlefield erupted in a dazzling display of fireworks, evoking an exclamation of awe from everyone: “Wow!”

 

Lu Jingning enthusiastically joined in with a “Wow” before he could say anything else. However, the entire combat scene was suddenly shrouded in flashing red lights, accompanied by blaring alarm sounds.

 

Lu Jingning paused for a moment, the playful expression in his eyes gradually fading away, “What’s going on?”

 

Despite his usual unserious demeanor, Lu Jingning grew up in a family of military background. Having witnessed surprise attacks while wandering with Lu Kongbin during his childhood, he quickly reacted to the situation.

 

Yan Hebin’s tone turned serious: “It’s a red alert.”

 

Others might not have reacted as quickly, but after a moment of confusion, they gradually regained their composure, though still somewhat panicked.

 

Lu Jingning didn’t have time to delve into Yan Hebin’s unusually composed attitude and quickly surveyed the surroundings. He spotted An Huo, who was still standing in place, and shouted loudly, “Senior Sister, snap out of it! Organize the members and evacuate safely!”

 

Though uncertain of what was happening, they knew that a red alert was the highest level of crisis warning. Even a one-second delay could result in significant casualties.

 

An Huo was immediately reminded by his words and quickly organized the staff members to gather and move towards the safe zone.

 

Yu Zeyang seemed well-prepared. At the first sign of the alarm, he quickly arranged a temporary passageway, and upon seeing Lu Jingning’s decisive response, he glanced at him before immersing himself into the emergency command.

 

Most members respected and feared Yu Zeyang’s fierceness, so they followed his evacuation orders without daring to take a deep breath, maintaining a smooth and orderly progress.

 

As Lu Jingning and Yan Hebin passed by Yu Zeyang, he suddenly spoke up again, “You two Omegas better stick with the main group and not act alone, understand?”

 

Lu Jingning gave him a direct eye roll, expressing his inner thoughts.

 

“…” Yu Zeyang was irritated by his attitude but didn’t have time to argue further. He sternly said, “In times like this, you must follow orders! Hurry and go!”

 

Both of them followed the other members of the mecha society through the safe passage.

 

After walking for a while, Yan Hebin couldn’t help but look back at Lu Jingning and asked with some concern, “You wouldn’t really be planning to do something reckless, right?”

 

Lu Jingning was speechless for a moment. “What are you saying? Am I the kind of person who causes trouble at critical moments? I was just teasing him!”

 

Compared to others, he perhaps understood better the consequences of acting like a hero in an inappropriate situation. In military terms, Lu Kongbin had practically drilled it into him through punches and kicks.

 

Yan Hebin seemed surprised by Lu Jingning’s unexpectedly calm and composed response, and he said, “That’s good.”

 

Finally, they reached the open area.

 

The radiance of the stars instantly spread around them, but in that moment of expanded vision, a loud explosion tore through the air, stunning everyone.

 

Startled by the direction of the explosion, they saw the teaching building they had recently attended classes in now under intense bombardment. Faculty members were actively evacuating, but many were still trapped inside, and cries for help and screams echoed in the air.

 

The assault, however, continued relentlessly.

 

Lu Jingning looked up to the sky and saw an ancient, enormous black spacecraft seemingly materializing out of thin air, ominously hovering above the Imperial Navy University.

 

The blood-red skull pattern on the hull was striking and seemed to stimulate everyone’s vision, like a nightmare invading their minds.

 

Someone nearby exclaimed, “Oh my god, it’s the interstellar pirates!”

 

After that voice, others seemed to awaken one after another.

 

“This emblem belongs to the Eastern Star System, the Wartorn Clan!”

 

“I remember hearing that during the joint operation, it was actually the Patrol Team that infiltrated the enemy’s camp and eliminated the leaders!”

 

“They’re retaliating! These pirates must be seeking revenge!”

 

“So, they’ve come to find the Imperial Navy Patrol Team?”

 

“But didn’t they say the entire Wartorn Clan was wiped out? Why are there still so many of them?”

 

“Oh god, are we going to be caught in the crossfire?”

 

In the midst of anxious discussions, fear spread, and voices grew louder. Some even began to wail, “Those interstellar pirates were already lawless. This time, they won’t spare us!”

 

Most of the students present were freshmen and sophomores who hadn’t experienced a real war. Placed suddenly on the frontline of the battlefield, all the knowledge they were taught in class disappeared under the overwhelming tension.

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t help but turn his head to look at his anxious classmates. He couldn’t help but smirk.

 

Remembering not long ago when the members of the Imperial Navy Patrol Team returned to the campus as heroes, welcomed and adored by countless fans, he found the scene quite ironic now.

 

Amidst the chaotic gunfire, a high-energy laser beam exploded nearby, leaving a large hole in the ground, completely blocking their path.

 

The moving group had to come to a halt, and panic spread through the crowd.

 

Seeing that the interstellar pirates’ reconnaissance ship had detected their movement, a series of dazzling beams shot out from the side, intercepting the incoming fire and slicing a small warship in half at close range.

 

Lu Jingning turned to look and saw a massive new-type mecha emerging from behind the teaching building. The person in the c0ckpit had stunning and flamboyant curly hair. Despite the critical moment, she even took the time to open the c0ckpit door and blew a kiss at the startled crowd, “Keep moving forward, sweethearts. Let the combatants handle this place.”

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

Such show-offs.

 

Some people, however, seemed to fall for it and couldn’t help but scream in excitement, “Go, Senior Sister Kang Hanyun!”

 

Kang Hanyun from the Imperial Navy Patrol Team winked playfully. As the c0ckpit door closed, the light whip in her mecha’s hand swiftly wrapped around a low-flying warship, slamming it heavily onto the ground.

 

The resulting explosion and debris sent an electric current through their hearts, briefly raising their spirits.

 

Seeing someone stepping up to protect them, An Huo didn’t waste any more time and raised his voice, “All staff members, clear the way ahead! Other members, keep following me, stay close, and don’t get separated!”

 

The previously obstructed group finally started moving again.

 

Perhaps inspired by Kang Hanyun’s motivation, everyone felt a little more reassured. Some even noticed Lu Jingning and Yan Hebin at the back of the group and deliberately came closer to joke, “Ah, no wonder the vice president reminded you. You two Omegas really need to be careful! I heard that those interstellar pirates from the Eastern Star System, the Pu Stars, are particularly obsessed with Omega pheromones. They used to capture a few Omegas and take them back to have some fun. If you accidentally fall into their hands, they might really suck you dry!”

 

Lu Jingning gave the person a deadpan look, “Oh? How about I demonstrate how I can suck you dry right here and now?”

 

The person was clearly taken aback by Lu Jingning’s suggestive remark and looked shocked, “Are you really an Omega? Why do you speak like that?”

 

Lu Jingning smiled mysteriously, “Just talking doesn’t mean anything. I wonder if you want to give it a try?”

 

“…” The person felt embarrassed, his face alternating between red and white, and then he walked away dejectedly.

 

At that moment, the group finally reached the entrance of the anti-aircraft area. After entering the code and opening the metal door, everyone heaved a sigh of relief.

 

The anti-aircraft area was an underground space with a one-way transparent material for the ceiling, extremely sturdy and capable of withstanding several high-intensity artillery attacks.

 

Once they settled in, everyone, still feeling a little shaken, observed the increasingly intense battle scenes outside. It was the first time for most of them to be so close to a real war, and it was understandably overwhelming.

 

This was no simulation they had experienced in class; this was real warfare!

 

Lu Jingning found a spot to sit down lazily, leaning against the wall. His eyes flickered with an inscrutable gleam as he watched the intense battles outside.

 

Yan Hebin noticed the seriousness in his expression and approached him, asking, “What’s wrong? Did you notice something?”

 

Lu Jingning furrowed his brow, “I can’t quite put my finger on it, but something feels off.”

 

The military should have received intelligence earlier, and the reinforcements arrived swiftly. With their arrival, the situation on the battlefield was quickly brought under control.

 

However, it was precisely because of this that Lu Jingning couldn’t help but sense that something was amiss. Just like what his classmates had said, this attack was carried out by the Eastern Star System’s pirate remnants. But if they were truly seeking revenge against the Imperial Navy Patrol Team, even if they had just suffered heavy losses, this kind of attack seemed a bit too much like a childish play.

 

At least, if it were him, with such a deep-seated grudge, he would ensure a sure-fire plan for the attack!

 

Lost in thought, Lu Jingning raised his head and looked towards the enemy’s mother ship at the far end of the sky.

 

It remained still among the clouds, its blood-red skull emblem eerie and striking, appearing like an observer, waiting for the perfect moment to strike its prey.

 

Just as Lu Jingning was immersed in contemplation, his communicator suddenly buzzed.

 

He didn’t expect Yu Qingcang to contact him at this moment. He answered the call and asked, “What’s the situation? Are you in the safe zone?”

 

Yu Qingcang’s voice came through, filled with a tearful tone, “Don’t even mention it! We have been terribly unlucky! We got involved in the center of the war zone during the evacuation! Lu bro, I’m calling to say my last words! If I die, remember that you’re my real daddy!”

 

“…” Lu Jingning listened to the sound of battle roaring in the background of the communicator, remained silent for a moment, and then said unkindly, “Get lost! Stop thinking about taking advantage of me all the time. I’m your real daddy? You might just die like that!”

 

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T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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