Category: Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas (Page 7 of 14)

Chapter 79

 

The Imperial Navy Patrol is a unique organization, possessing its own independent office space. As the captain of the guard, Wen Ye was given a special, separate resting area. However, few people knew that besides being the captain of the Imperial Navy Patrol, he also carried the responsibility of forming a special task force.

 

Although he would officially graduate from the academy in half a year, Wen Ye was currently the most accomplished individual in the Imperial Navy. He held this prestigious position despite still being a student.

 

Today, the usually undisturbed resting area fell into an eerie silence due to the arrival of three individuals. Sitting in the central chair, Wen Ye’s mood appeared less than pleasant. His gaze fixed on Wen Xingchen, and his lips curved slightly downwards, revealing a touch of profound emotion in his eyes.

 

Originally, as a semi-military member of the Empire, everyone was expected to be prepared to serve the country at any time. However, because of his important position, Wen Ye understood the significance of joining the Imperial Navy Special Task Force. He thought the recruitment for fresh blood into the special task force would at least wait until he graduated and Wen Xingchen officially entered his sophomore year. But he never expected that three new recruits would be enlisted even before the first half of Wen Xingchen’s freshman year had ended.

 

Next to him, Bing Yunlin leisurely brewed some tea and handed a cup to each of them, gently breaking the silence, “Welcome to the team. Come, try the tea I brewed.”

 

Bing Yunlin’s other identity was the vice-captain of the special task force, and he usually assisted Wen Ye in assigning tasks to the members.

 

Intentionally or not, when handing the cup to Wen Ye, Bing Yunlin lightly patted his shoulder. Wen Ye looked up, meeting his smiling gaze, and lowered his eyes slightly. He finally spoke, “The bounty tournament will officially begin next month. Since the principal wishes for you to participate, use the time you have to understand the specific rules of the competition and prepare accordingly.”

 

Lu Jingning interjected, “Then, when can we start dealing with missions related to the insect race? I feel…”

 

As the special task force was specifically set up to deal with the insect race, there was no need to avoid discussing such matters in front of the captain and vice-captain. Lu Jingning could openly voice his thoughts.

 

Before he could finish his sentence, Bing Yunlin calmly interrupted, “Isn’t this upcoming mission related to the insect race? The reward for this bounty competition is a highly dense energy mine. Apart from our school, it’s likely that several other military academies on Silver Star will send representatives. Moreover, if the rumors are true, the Federation government may also get involved. Everyone’s objective is the same – to prevent this valuable item from falling into the hands of the insect race. Hence, you can understand the importance of this mission, right?”

 

Upon hearing this, Lu Jingning’s lingering dissatisfaction from the practice match seemed to dissipate, and he immediately cheered up, saying, “Understood! We’ll make sure to complete the mission!”

 

After discussing some specific matters that the members of the special task force needed to be aware of, their first meeting concluded.

 

As Wen Xingchen was about to stand up from his chair, Wen Ye suddenly called out to him. When he turned to look, Wen Ye fell silent for a moment before speaking, “Next week is your birthday, and Father wants to hold a grand birthday banquet for you. So, let me ask, can you arrange some time to come home?”

 

Wen Xingchen almost instantly rejected the invitation, “No need, I don’t plan to go home for now.”

 

Wen Ye continued, “Father has already sent an invitation to Madam Yu, so she should be attending.”

 

Wen Xingchen’s steps faltered. Wen Ye then looked at Lu Jingning next to him and said, “Since you just entered the Imperial Navy, you can take this opportunity to invite some classmates as well. It would be a good chance to strengthen friendships.”

 

Wen Xingchen instinctively wanted to refuse, but when he turned his head, he met Lu Jingning’s piercing gaze. The words on the tip of his tongue stopped, and he finally replied, “Okay, I understand.”

 

Seeing that Wen Xingchen had agreed, Wen Ye nodded, “You may go.”

 

After the three left, Bing Yunlin sat down next to Wen Ye, holding a cup of tea with a smirk. He observed Wen Ye’s expression and taunted, “You seem to be worrying about everything. Should I go ask Grandfather for a termination contract and kick those three out of the special task force?”

 

Wen Ye rubbed his slightly throbbing temple, “You’re just joking.”

 

Bing Yunlin smiled and said, “Do you know that you’ve always cherished your little brother? But Wen Xingchen is no longer the little carrot that followed you around from a young age. Ever since he officially entered the Imperial Navy, you should learn to let go.”

 

Bing Yunlin’s words revolved around the idea that “the child has grown up and should have his own ideas.” Although Wen Ye understood this reality, he couldn’t help but frown.

 

In the next moment, Bing Yunlin handed him a cup of tea without seeking his consent and forced him to take a sip, “I added some honey. Surprisingly, the taste is quite good. Try it.”

 

As the tea entered his mouth, a sweet and sticky flavor spread, stifling the sigh that was about to escape Wen Ye’s lips.

 

After a brief silence, he replied, “Mm, not bad.”

 

…

 

Walking back, an unusual silence enveloped the three of them, most evidently represented by Lu Jingning, who remained quiet throughout.

 

Although Yan Hebin didn’t like to be talkative on regular days, it didn’t mean he enjoyed being the third wheel in this awkward atmosphere. When they reached the first intersection, he used the library as an excuse and parted ways with the other two.

 

Initially, Wen Xingchen’s thoughts lingered on the upcoming birthday banquet. He knew exactly what his father, Wen Muqiao, had in mind. Over the years, his father’s indifferent attitude towards him had already spread throughout the military, and despite Wen Muqiao’s efforts to change this public perception, any onlooker could easily notice the atmosphere between father and son. Regardless of the effort to put up a show in the upper echelons of society, Wen Xingchen wondered if his father would end up setting his sights on another prestigious family’s daughter during the banquet and consider her as a potential fiancee.

 

Personally, Wen Xingchen had no interest in such gatherings. However, Wen Ye mentioned that Wen Muxue had invited his mother to the event.

 

This was a display of submission.

 

Wen Xingchen did not mind giving his mother the chance to stand tall in public, especially when she had been the only one by his side throughout the years.

 

Lost in thought, by the time he snapped back to reality, they had arrived at the final intersection.

 

He was about to bid farewell when he glanced at Lu Jingning, who seemed somewhat displeased. Instead of saying, “See you tomorrow,” Wen Xingchen asked, “What’s wrong?”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t answer the question directly but stared at Wen Xingchen for a long time before asking incoherently, “Wen-ge, be honest, am I a very inadequate boyfriend?”

 

The question was rather profound, leaving Wen Xingchen momentarily stunned. “Why do you say that?”

 

Lu Jingning responded, “Jian Luan said he used to have four Omega partners within a month, and he even remembered all their birthdays.”

 

As he said this, he furrowed his brows in self-reflection. “But you are my first Alpha, and if Captain hadn’t mentioned it today, I might not have known about it, even after your birthday.”

 

Before this, Wen Xingchen had never thought that Lu Jingning would have such a delicate and sensitive side. For some reason, looking at him lost in thought, he had an inexplicable feeling as if this person had unconsciously chosen to bestow all his tenderness upon him.

 

Especially that phrase, “you are my first Alpha,” no matter how one heard it, it sounded like the most beautiful declaration of love.

 

Wen Xingchen felt a surge of joy in his heart. He leaned slightly forward, firmly pressing a hand against Lu Jingning’s waist, pulling him closer with a half-smile. “Now that you mention it, it does seem to be the case, doesn’t it?”

 

Lu Jingning probably expected Wen Xingchen to console him, saying things like “It’s not true,” but instead, he received this response, which made him frown and glare at Wen Xingchen resentfully. “What? Do you want a refund?”

 

Unconsciously, a hint of amusement appeared in Wen Xingchen’s eyes. “Can I get one?”

 

Lu Jingning raised an eyebrow. “No refunds or exchanges.”

 

Wen Xingchen wore a look of helplessness. “Then what should I do?”

 

This amusing act from Lu Jingning made him forget his earlier concerns, and he replied in a teasing tone, “What else can you do? Accept it! There’s a saying, isn’t there? Even if you get an Omega with tears, you still have to pamper them.”

 

Lu Jingning’s tone sounded nonchalant, mixed with a touch of pride, as if the person who had just deeply reflected upon himself wasn’t him at all.

 

Seeing Lu Jingning’s radiant smile, Wen Xingchen’s lips curled up. “Alright, I’ll pamper you for a lifetime.”

 

Lu Jingning swayed slightly under his affectionate gaze, then suddenly leaned in and kissed Wen Xingchen’s lips without warning.

 

After parting, Lu Jingning looked at Wen Xingchen, who seemed a little dazed, and solemnly made a vow, “Although I may not be qualified right now, within my lifetime, I will become a qualified boyfriend, okay?”

 

Wen Xingchen pondered for a moment and said, “No good.”

 

Lu Jingning didn’t expect his grand declaration to receive such a response. Before he could say anything, Wen Xingchen leaned down and firmly sealed his lips, leaving him slightly dazed from the long and affectionate kiss.

 

“Just being a boyfriend is not enough; you need to become a qualified partner,” Wen Xingchen’s voice gently stirred his racing heart. “Next week, I’ll introduce you to my mother, okay?”

 

Lu Jingning wondered if it was just his imagination, but towards the end of the sentence, there seemed to be a hint of a coquettish tone?

 

With such a compelling gesture, how could Lu Jingning refuse? It was practically cheating!!!

 

After mentally cursing countless times, he finally managed to keep his composure and said reluctantly, “I’ll consider it.”

 

Wen Xingchen chuckled from above, “Alright, take your time to consider.”

 

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The author has something to say: Heh, you’re talking as if you’d actually reject it!

 

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Chapter 78

 

The war between humans and the Zergs had lasted for tens of thousands of years. Regardless of the era, both sides sought to become stronger by any means possible.

 

Currently, the Empire and the Federation were the last areas of human survival. They worked hard to maintain their homes while remaining vigilant against the Zerg forces eyeing their star systems.

 

Although the Zergs hadn’t launched a frontal attack in nearly a century, conflicts and skirmishes continued in the border systems. Everyone knew that this warlike species was merely waiting for an opportunity to break the long-standing peace and consume human civilization entirely.

 

Overall, while the Empire portrayed an image of a peaceful society, the name “Zerg” was not unfamiliar to anyone. However, for ordinary people, it often only existed in distant historical documentaries.

 

But now, this white-haired man had suddenly appeared before Lu Jingning without any warning, within their Empire’s territory. Everything about this situation seemed to be an extremely dangerous signal.

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t believe that Yan Hebin, who never cared about anything, had shown unusual concern regarding the Zergs. After discussing it with Wen Xingchen, they decided to report this highly serious discovery to the elder headmaster, Bing Cang.

 

That afternoon, Bing Cang received them in his office. The new headmaster’s office was located on the top floor of a building next to the central artificial lake of the campus. The interior was more like a large database than a luxurious room.

 

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, they could see the tranquil ripples on the artificial lake, gently swaying under the breeze.

 

Seeing the three young figures standing before him, Bing Cang’s gaze swept over them one by one and finally settled on Yan Hebin. He furrowed his brows as if wanting to say something, but the words stopped at his lips, and he sighed deeply.

 

A few high-ranking professors stood not far away.

 

The director of the Academic Affairs Office, Zhu Zhai, paced back and forth restlessly, occasionally looking at Lu Jingning and the others. His footsteps quickened each time he looked their way.

 

Lu Jingning found him dizzying with his pacing and couldn’t help but break the uncomfortable silence. “Headmaster, do you mean to say that you knew about the Zergs already?”

 

Bing Cang glanced at him and smiled, “Quite perceptive.”

 

The worried expressions on their faces all wrote how to silence them. If they still couldn’t sense that something was wrong, they must be big fools.

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t help but roll his eyes internally. He asked directly, “So you’re saying that you high-ranking people have been hiding something from us. Tell us, for instance, is the recent attack by the space pirates also related to these bugs?”

 

At first, these two incidents seemed unrelated, but with the attitude of the school staff now, it reminded him of the recent strange internal changes in the Imperial Navy. He had already been suspicious about the pirate attack, and now, linking it to the Zerg, all the doubts strangely converged, pointing towards the same place, and the answer was almost within his grasp.

 

Bing Cang stood in place for a moment, then turned around, taking three documents from a drawer. “These are confidentiality agreements. Once you sign them, it means that everything discussed today cannot be revealed to anyone else. Of course, the more you know, the more you need to bear, and it also means that you will officially become a member of the Imperial Special Forces. In the future, you may undertake highly dangerous missions with a potential risk to your lives.”

 

As he spoke, his gaze was calm, as if he was examining them.

 

Lu Jingning glanced over the contents and asked, “Is this Imperial Special Forces some kind of military title?”

 

“That’s right, it’s under the military department,” Bing Cang confirmed.

 

“Great!” Lu Jingning smiled and boldly signed the document with a flourish, not hesitating in the least.

 

Wen Xingchen followed suit, picking up the pen.

 

Yan Hebin, too, had no hesitation.

 

Zhu Zhai, not far away, saw this and couldn’t help but widen his eyes. “Headmaster, are you sure you want them to…”

 

Bing Cang waved his hand, interrupting Zhu Zhai’s words. “It’s fine. Wen Xingchen and Lu Jingning are both born S-class individuals. They are bound to know these things sooner or later. As for Yan, with his temperament, he probably wouldn’t rest until he found out.”

 

At this point, Bing Cang smiled wryly, “Rather than letting him investigate alone afterward, it’s better to answer his doubts directly. It’s much better than getting into unnecessary danger because of this.”

 

Yan Hebin handed his signed agreement to Bing Cang, his expression as calm as ever, but his eyes revealed an unprecedented determination. He said to Zhu Zhai, “Director, I believe I have the right to know about these things.”

 

Zhu Zhai, knowing Yan Hebin’s background, didn’t know what else to say and finally impatiently waved his hand, “Whatever!”

 

Bing Cang put the confidentiality agreements back in the drawer and looked at the three of them, asking, “Does anyone remember when the last major battle with the Zergs took place?”

 

Wen Xingchen thought for a moment and said, “The Sphera Battle.”

 

Years ago, the Zerg suddenly gathered their forces and launched a massive attack. The Empire and the Federation fought side by side in the Sphera star system, engaging in a large-scale battle that lasted for a hundred years.

 

Countless heroes sacrificed on the battlefield during that war, and the soil of every planet in the Sphera star system had once been dyed crimson.

 

That battle was undeniably extremely brutal. According to incomplete statistics, millions of imperial soldiers lost their lives, and even hundreds of planets were completely destroyed due to the war, leaving no trace of life due to the high radiation of weapons. There were countless refugees forced to leave their homes, wandering aimlessly, searching for other desolate planets to rebuild their homes.

 

Fortunately, the battle ended in human victory, and since then, the Zerg had disappeared from sight for a century, never daring to invade again.

 

Listening to Bing Cang mentioning this, Lu Jingning’s eyes faintly flickered.

 

He felt that he was getting closer and closer to the answer he had been racking his brain for.

 

“Since the Sphera Battle, everyone believed that the Zerg could no longer pose a threat to us humans. However, in fact, since twenty years ago, the military has discovered traces of them in different regions. They didn’t completely give up, but are searching for a new opportunity.”

 

As Bing Cang spoke, he subconsciously glanced at Yan Hebin, his tone slightly heavy. “In the beginning, we didn’t know what they wanted to do until ten years ago, when a secret task force successfully acquired critical information on a distant, desolate planet. Before all members of the team disappeared, they managed to transmit this crucial intel back to the Empire.”

 

Yan Hebin’s face turned solemn, and where no one could see, his hands were already clenched into fists.

 

His father was a member of that secret task force.

 

He knew that, although the team was considered lost, everyone had assumed that the team members were mostly dead.

 

But he refused to believe it

 

Regardless of the enemy being Zergs or anyone else, one day, he would join the military and lead a fleet to the star system where his father had disappeared. Whether he had been utterly lost or sucked into a wormhole, he would bring his father back safely, no matter the cost.

 

Bing Cang noticed the changes in Yan Hebin’s expression and couldn’t help but sigh internally.

 

After Wen Xingchen finished speaking, he frowned. “So, what are these Zergs looking for?”

On the Watcher’s Island, there were obviously no high-energy, new-type weapons that the warlike race coveted. Instead, there were only unscrupulous merchants scattered throughout the major star systems. So, the only possibility was that those unlucky merchant groups carried something the warlike race desired.

 

Bing Cang looked up at the artificial lake outside and didn’t answer directly. Instead, he said, “Everyone knows that the Sphera Battle inflicted unprecedented damage on the Zergs, but very few people know how the victory was achieved.”

 

He paused slightly. “In reality, humanity was pushed to the brink of life and death. Under desperate circumstances, Marshal Hill, the highest commander of the military, had to take a risk and lead the top warriors deep into enemy territory. In the end, on the brink of desperation, he detonated all his pheromone energy within his body, sacrificing himself to thoroughly destroy the Zergs’ main energy source, the Toxic Night Crystal.”

 

Lu Jingning had heard from Lu Kongbin before that the Zerg possessed an absolutely powerful energy body, and it was through this energy body that their entire race continuously evolved, surpassing humanity.

 

But he had never imagined that the historic Zephyra Battle had such a significant event.

 

He opened his mouth in astonishment. “By destruction, you mean… it’s still usable?”

 

“Although Marshal Hill already had quasi-divine powers, he was only able to cause a slight crack in the Toxic Night Crystal. However, for the battle at that time, it was enough to be the crucial turning point. With their energy source cut off, the Zergs retreated one after another and were soon completely driven out of the star systems,” Bing Cang explained. Then he glanced at them. “As for now, one thing is certain—the Zergs are actively searching for the most powerful energy bodies in interstellar space to attempt to repair the Toxic Night Crystal.”

 

Lu Jingning fell silent.

 

To be honest, the amount of information was overwhelming, and he needed a moment to process it all.

 

But now that he knew the background, he finally understood why that white-haired man had chosen to target their merchant group. What started as a made-up “Star God’s Light” had turned out to be one of the legendary treasures containing extremely powerful energy.

 

After a moment of silence, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but ask the final question in his heart, “So, you’re saying the last time the interstellar pirates attacked us was because…”

 

Bing Cang apparently didn’t expect him to deduce this layer and smiled approvingly. “Yes, indeed. Underneath the campus of Imperial Navy Academy, there’s something they’ve coveted for a long time.”

 

This item had existed since the founding of the academy, but very few knew about it. It was still unclear how the Zergs obtained the information. They even took advantage of the interstellar pirates’ resentment. Thankfully, heroes emerged in their time of need, and the crisis was eventually overcome, although with some tense moments.

 

“Now that all your questions have been answered, let’s talk about the matters regarding the Imperial Navy Special Task Force,” Bing Cang’s eyes narrowed slightly. Before Lu Jingning could continue questioning, he smiled amiably at them. “First of all, congratulations on becoming a member of the Special Task Force. Now, let’s move on to your first mission.”

 

Lu Jingning: “……”

 

All he could say was that this old principal and Bing Yunlin were quite the pair. In the blink of an eye, he felt like they were being sold again.

 

Bing Cang, seemingly deep in thought, touched his chin. Then he seemed to have made a decision. “Recently, there’s a star network bounty competition in the 5292C star system with high visibility and decent rewards. Initially, I was considering who to send to represent our school, but now it seems like you guys will do just fine? That’s settled then. Remember to inform Wen Ye when you have the time.”

 

Lu Jingning: “????”

 

After so much discussion, shouldn’t they be sent to the frontlines? What kind of online bounty competition was this nonsense?!

 

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Author’s Note: Heh, why do you always have to rely on your fists, Lu

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Chapter 77

When Wen Xingchen returned, from a distance, everyone saw the tall figure cradling another person in their arms, and their hands remained motionless, hanging down by their sides. Blood had soaked through half of their clothes, and they looked completely unlike the carefree and flamboyant person they used to be.

 

Yu Qingcang stood there, frozen, under Wen Xingchen’s somber expression. His face was filled with disbelief, but after a moment, he couldn’t contain himself any longer and burst into tears, sobbing in pain, “You bastard, why did you risk your life to be a hero! And now… and now, how am I supposed to explain this to Uncle Lu! Lu Jingning, wake up and look at me!”

 

The atmosphere around them became incredibly sorrowful due to his wailing.

 

“…” Wen Xingchen’s lips tightened slightly, and he finally couldn’t hold back, saying, “He’s asleep.”

 

Yu Qingcang’s voice still carried a trace of choked-up emotions as he was immersed in his own grief, unable to break free from it. “I know, he’s just sleeping…”

 

After pausing for a few seconds, he raised his tearful eyes, “What did you say? He’s asleep?!”

 

Wen Xingchen didn’t want to explain further and handed Lu Jingning over to him, speaking in a tone devoid of emotions, “Take care of him for now, watch over him.”

 

Yu Qingcang looked down, and though the person in front of him had his eyes closed, the rhythmic rise and fall of his breath indicated that he was indeed simply sleeping.

 

After a while, he finally accepted this reality again and wiped away the tears at the corners of his eyes with a fierce motion, “Damn it, you tricky bastard, trying to trick me into crying!”

 

Cen Junfeng: “…”

 

He’s probably not a fool.

 

“You guys stay here and take care of Lu Jingning. Be careful, and if anything happens, remember to contact us immediately,” Wen Ye instructed briefly and then turned to Wen Xingchen, “I’ll go with you to search upstairs.”

 

Bing Yunlin calmly said, “I’ll come too.”

 

Knowing what they were worried about, Wen Xingchen didn’t refuse and nodded in agreement.

 

The hotel had three floors, and the first two were already completely cleared by Lu Jingning. Finally, in the corner of the third-floor hall, they found the remnants of this organization. These people seemed to have been frightened, huddled together in a corner, trembling in fear.

 

As soon as they heard the sound of the door opening, they instinctively started shooting wildly. However, for the three who were already on guard, their actions were futile.

 

In just a moment, the people hiding in the hall felt an overwhelming pheromonal presence assaulting them, making them all look like frightened birds, weak and helpless. Under the chilling oppression of Wen Xingchen’s powerful pheromones, even the Alphas couldn’t help but wail in despair, feeling as if a hand was firmly gripping their throats, almost suffocating them. 

 

The Betas, who couldn’t perceive pheromones, fared slightly better, but the extreme pressure still made them shiver uncontrollably. Before the three got close, they all knelt on the ground, banging their heads and begging for mercy.

 

Their instinct for survival made their pleas appear very sincere, leaving numerous blood-red marks on the ground in no time, with blood streaming down their foreheads.

 

Wen Xingchen’s face remained cold as he approached them, and his pheromones exploded again. This time, even the Betas couldn’t stand firm under the silent pressure and trembled all over.

 

He raised his foot without hesitation and kicked them heavily.

 

In an instant, the hall was filled with people lying in disarray, and the air was filled with cries of agony. Many even fainted from the extreme pressure.

 

Wen Ye saw Wen Xingchen’s intention to move forward and silently stood in his way, reminding him, “Leave some alive.”

 

Wen Xingchen’s eyelashes drooped slightly, and he stayed where he was without saying a word.

 

At that moment, everyone seemed to see a glimmer of hope for survival. When they looked at Wen Ye, their expressions carried a hint of gratitude.

 

Bing Yunlin timely stepped forward, showing a gentle smile to them, “Since we spared your lives, we need your help. We only need those who are useful, understand?”

 

The captives all nodded repeatedly.

 

These people were nothing but a ragtag bunch. Although some were skilled fighters among them, they were far from being a match for students from a regular military academy like them. It was inconceivable how they could silently rob eight merchant groups with just these people.

 

Some of the captives seemed to hold relatively higher positions among them. Under their leadership, Bing Yunlin quickly found the concealed storage room in the hotel, where a myriad of plundered goods were piled up. As for the members of the merchant groups, they were said to have been killed and dismembered.

 

After a thorough search of the hotel, they couldn’t find any trace of the “master” these people had mentioned. Bing Yunlin directly contacted Zhang Anfu, and soon the garrison troops arrived at the scene.

 

After counting the goods, it was confirmed that all the merchandise belonging to the merchant groups was indeed untouched.

 

However, the more this was the case, the more peculiar it seemed.

Based on the current situation, the mastermind behind this mysterious organization had apparently left before they arrived. If the person’s ultimate goal was for wealth, it’s puzzling why they left all the goods behind when leaving. From any perspective, it’s difficult to explain.

 

According to the testimonies of the captives, the person they served always wore a mask, and they had never seen the person’s real face. They only knew that the person had distinctive white hair.

 

It was said that this person had several powerful subordinates who were the true leaders in their actions of robbing the merchant groups.

 

However, tonight, neither the white-haired man nor any of his subordinates were seen. It was as if they had intentionally avoided confrontation after sensing that something was amiss. They had abandoned their carefully operated base without hesitation.

 

The whole incident was full of doubts.

 

However, these were obviously not the concerns of the military academy students.

 

For now, the mission has been successfully completed.

 

With the credits secured, Zhang Anfu’s job was to investigate further.

 

But for Wen Xingchen, what concerned him more was that Lu Jingning seemed to be sleeping too deeply.

 

Even after bringing Lu Jingning back to the dormitory, he remained in deep slumber.

 

Until three days after he woke up, Lu Jingning had not seen sunlight for a long time, so when he opened his eyes, he instinctively squinted.

 

When Yan Hebin heard movement and turned to look, his eyes flickered slightly, “Awake?”

 

“Yeah…” Lu Jingning rubbed his aching head and sat up from the bed, staring at Yan Hebin at the desk for a long time before his hazy mind finally reacted a little, “I’m back at school?”

 

“It’s been three days since you came back,” Yan Hebin took out a terminal and sent a message, pointing to the thermos box on the table, “Are you hungry? It’s still hot, eat now.”

 

Lu Jingning hadn’t eaten much during the days he slept, and after the reminder, he felt a rumble in his stomach. He immediately jumped off the bed and rushed to the table.

 

As the delicious food entered his stomach through his esophagus, he genuinely felt that his life had been elevated.

 

He ate to his heart’s content and couldn’t help but praise, “Yan Hebin, you’re amazing! Despite your usual icy appearance, you’re quite thoughtful!”

 

Yan Hebin glanced at him indifferently, “I didn’t prepare it.”

 

“Huh? Then who did?” Lu Jingning asked.

 

As soon as he finished speaking, the semi-closed door was suddenly pushed open.

 

Yan Hebin gestured towards the person who appeared in a hurry, “There, him.”

 

Lu Jingning looked up, and a familiar figure came into view, approaching him in the blink of an eye.

 

“Wen…”

 

Before he could finish his words, he was already pulled into a hug.

 

Wen Xingchen’s somewhat hoarse voice came from above his head, “Finally awake? If you didn’t wake up, Dr. Su would have had to take leave to come over.”

 

Lu Jingning was stunned, “You went to find Su Qian?”

 

“Of course,” Wen Xingchen replied.

 

After the hospital’s experts couldn’t find the reason for his prolonged unconsciousness, besides Su Qian, he couldn’t think of anyone else to ask.

 

Lu Jingning scratched his cheek, feeling a little guilty when he saw Wen Xingchen’s gaze lingering on him. “I… didn’t mean to be so troublesome. You know, whenever I take the suppressant, I tend to get drowsy easily. You know, I tend to get sleepy whenever I take the suppressant.”

 

Wen Xingchen replied coldly, “I didn’t know.”

 

Lu Jingning asked, “Do you know now?”

 

Wen Xingchen said, “I don’t want to know.”

 

Lu Jingning fell silent for a moment and found it hard to resist when he saw Wen Xingchen’s slightly darkened gaze. He surrendered, “Okay… there won’t be a next time.”

 

Wen Xingchen said, “There won’t be a next time.”

 

Lu Jingning thought this person was taking advantage of the situation, but when he looked up, he saw the faint dark circles around Wen Xingchen’s eyes due to lack of sleep. His heart couldn’t help but soften. “Alright… there won’t be a next time.”

 

Wen Xingchen was finally satisfied, he ruffled Lu Jingning’s hair and let go, allowing him to continue enjoying his first meal after waking up.

 

While eating, Lu Jingning suddenly remembered a pair of emerald green vertical pupils.

 

Thinking of the white-haired man he had seen that night, Lu Jingning paused for a moment, and his expression suddenly became serious. “Is the mission on Watcher’s Island over?”

 

“Yeah, when we arrived, most of the people had already left, and it was handed over to Captain Zhang,” Wen Xingchen noticed the change in his expression and asked, “What’s the matter?”

 

Lu Jingning fell silent for a moment and said, “This matter may be related to the Zergs.”

 

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Chapter 76

 

Lu Jingning’s current situation looked quite dire. He was not only bound physically but also injected with suppressants, completely stifling any release of the remaining pheromones in his body. It seemed nearly impossible for him to emit even a trace of his pheromones.

 

However, he wasn’t entirely satisfied with Zhong Feng’s statement. How could they say he was keen on seeking death? Provoking them had nothing to do with seeking death from any perspective. At most, it could be seen as a willingness to explore the truth.

 

In response, Lu Jingning put on a harmless smile and said, “Don’t say that. After all, we’ve met, and now that I’m in your hands, could you answer some questions for me?”

 

Zhong Feng couldn’t believe that the man before him could still maintain such a playful attitude in this situation. He had endured days of misery in prison, and all he could think about was the face he loathed so much. Now, having this man at his mercy, he felt quite satisfied. He coldly taunted, “You’re already a dead man. There’s no need for pointless chitchat.”

 

“But isn’t it necessary to talk a bit before dying, so you can die contentedly?” Lu Jingning chuckled and blinked curiously. “Since you were able to find me, you must have seen Wen Xingchen too. Knowing our identities, you still concealed the information and set a trap for your current boss. Is that really a wise move?”

 

It was clear from their previous conversation that the other two men had no idea about his true identity, suggesting that Zhong Feng had kept them in the dark intentionally. This self-sabotaging behavior piqued Lu Jingning’s curiosity about this man’s thought process.

 

Zhong Feng snapped, “So what? As long as I can capture you, I can do it at any cost!”

 

He had managed to escape during the chaos in the prison and made his way to Watchful Star, becoming a member of this mysterious organization. His A-level pheromone strength made him stand out among the others and gained him the favor of the leaders. He could have chosen to live a comfortable and carefree life on this remote planet through various means. But then, he encountered Lu Jingning—the man who had pushed him into the abyss.

 

The seed of resentment had been growing in his heart, and when he saw the face that he deeply abhorred, he couldn’t restrain his hatred. To him, such a comfortable life was meaningless unless he could get his master to help him exact revenge and annihilate these people. He knew that if his master knew these people were sent by the military academy, they would cease their actions. To make his master believe that the so-called Wen Corporation really existed, he decided to hide everything he knew.

 

And now, it seemed that his plan had succeeded. Lu Jingning was right before him, and all he needed to do was stab him to have his revenge.

 

Zhong Feng couldn’t help but lick the tip of his blade and smiled sinisterly. “They all say your face is handsome, but why do I find it so disgusting? If I thoroughly destroy this charming face, do you think Wen Xingchen will go insane?”

 

He vividly remembered the two people from that day in the warehouse. He wanted to destroy them both!

 

Lu Jingning, however, calmly lifted his leg and delivered a swift kick, sending Zhong Feng sprawling to the ground. The sudden pain made him instinctively retch.

 

Lu Jingning’s voice was chillingly low, “If you have any issues with me, deal with me. Who gave you the right to involve Wen Xingchen?”

 

Seemingly unaffected by the bound hands, Lu Jingning stood up, carrying the chair with him, and stepped closer to Zhong Feng, then delivered another kick, slamming him against the wall.

 

Zhong Feng’s head was spinning, and a strong sense of threat made him hesitate. Just as he was about to swing his blade at Lu Jingning, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. Lu Jingning had kicked him again, causing him to crash into the wall.

 

The sudden change caught Zhong Feng off guard, and he stammered, “This can’t be…”

 

The display of strength was nothing like that of an Omega without pheromones.

 

As the situation unfolded, Lu Jingning freed himself from the ropes and coldly observed the man named Zhong Feng, who lay on the ground, his chest heaving with fear and desperation. Zhong Feng tried to use his Alpha pheromones to influence Lu Jingning, but to no avail, as Lu Jingning was not affected by an A-class Alpha.

 

Lu Jingning kicked Zhong Feng’s head again, taunting him with disdain. He mocked Zhong Feng for being clueless about the possibilities and unable to recognize his mistakes. Lu Jingning reminded him of the errors he had made in the past, and how he was making the biggest mistake of his life right now, trying to threaten and harm Lu Jingning and the people he cared about.

 

Desperate and panicking, Zhong Feng tried to reason with Lu Jingning, claiming that killing him would be illegal as he was an escaped convict. However, Lu Jingning calmly retorted that he was acting in self-defense against Zhong Feng’s aggressive actions.

 

Despite Zhong Feng’s plea, Lu Jingning swiftly took hold of the situation. In a fierce and decisive move, he impaled Zhong Feng’s heart with his own knife. As the blood poured out, Lu Jingning watched him slide lifelessly down the wall.

 

Aware that others would be drawn by the commotion, Lu Jingning needed to escape the scene. He scoured Zhong Feng’s belongings and found a laser gun in a bag. Lu Jingning chuckled at Zhong Feng’s attempts to deceive him earlier.

 

Now, relying solely on his physical prowess, as his pheromones had been suppressed, Lu Jingning moved agilely through the chaos of the corridor, leaving behind a trail of bodies. The low-level hired hands, mostly weaker Alphas or Betas, couldn’t do anything to stop his swift movement.

 

Finally, as he found himself alone in the corridor, Lu Jingning smiled. He had managed to evade capture and kill his captors with sheer skill and luck. However, he knew that he had to act quickly before others arrived. The enemies’ pheromones had been suppressing his own, and it was dangerous to stay exposed.

 

Laughing at his good fortune, Lu Jingning continued to navigate through the complex, preparing for the next challenge that awaited him.

 

He glanced at the bloodstains on his clothes, unsure when they got there, and stowed the newly acquired firearms into the leather pouch around his waist. Scanning the surroundings, he took a step towards a deeper area. According to Zhong Feng’s implication, those people still didn’t know their true identities. In that case, Wen Xingchen and the others must be on their way to “pick him up” by now.

 

Before they arrived, he had to create more chaos in this place. Otherwise, it would be too dangerous if the enemy operated in secret while they were exposed. Moreover, the suppressants that Zhong Feng used earlier seemed to be gradually taking effect. With these thoughts in mind, Lu Jingning felt an increasing sense of urgency to accelerate his progress.

 

However, just as he took a few steps forward, his footsteps suddenly halted. He felt a gaze fixed on him, which gave rise to an unprecedented sense of threat. Lu Jingning instinctively looked up and saw through the transparent window a platform on the second floor where a flying aircraft was stationed.

 

Standing by the aircraft was a white-haired man with a slender appearance. Under the faint starlight, his face seemed to be covered with a strange white hue. The man was looking in Lu Jingning’s direction, and the gaze came directly from his unique eyes, which had a distinctive emerald-green color and vertical pupils.

 

During that brief moment when their eyes met, Lu Jingning felt a chill enveloping his entire body. Not out of fear, but because of his exceptional eyesight, he could clearly see the unique pupils in those eyes – they were emerald green and vertically shaped.

 

The man gazed at him for a while and then turned to board the aircraft, disappearing into the sky.

 

…

 

The location where Wen Xingchen and the others were supposed to rendezvous was a hotel not far from the south of the harbor. As they didn’t know the other party’s background, everyone was extremely cautious.

 

Upon entering the hotel, they found the lobby empty and deserted. As they proceeded further inside, scattered corpses lying on the ground came into view, shocking them all. Realizing what had happened, Wen Xingchen hurriedly quickened his steps, running deep into the hotel.

 

As they went deeper, the silence became increasingly dreadful. Throughout their journey, Wen Xingchen failed to perceive any trace of Lu Jingning’s pheromones, no matter how hard he tried to sense them. His pace quickened even further.

 

He couldn’t remember how many rooms he had opened so far when, as he pushed open another door, the person inside instinctively stood up, and almost simultaneously, raised their firearms at him.

 

Recognizing the person’s appearance, Wen Xingchen felt his breath pause for a moment before he managed to speak with a slightly hoarse voice, “It’s me.”

 

With his back to the light, Lu Jingning sensed the overly familiar pheromones surrounding him, and he couldn’t help but smile lightly, “Ah, you finally came.”

 

Once he relaxed, Lu Jingning almost slumped into Wen Xingchen’s arms, who quickly embraced him. Covered in bloodstains, Wen Xingchen dared not move too much, unsure of where Lu Jingning might be injured.

 

Taking in the pleasant scent of mint smoke, Lu Jingning felt the wandering gaze of the other person on him. He couldn’t help but chuckle softly, “Don’t worry, it’s all someone else’s blood, I’m fine.”

 

Only then did Wen Xingchen’s tense heart ease up a bit, and just as he was about to say something, the person in his arms spoke again, “I just want to… sleep for a while.”

 

Wen Xingchen’s back stiffened, and he blurted out, “Sleep?!”

 

Lu Jingning: “Mhm, I just want to rest for a bit.”

 

With the combat process, Lu Jingning had kept his nerves tense, resisting the strong drowsiness caused by the two suppressants. Only when he was lying in the comforting embrace could he finally relax. At this moment, his eyelids couldn’t help but droop, and he seemed to be completely engulfed by a profound darkness.

 

Keeping this posture, Wen Xingchen fell silent for a moment, feeling the rising and falling breath of the person in his arms. He hugged him tighter and said in a hoarse voice, “You really are reckless.”

 

The author has something to say: Lu bro is very angry after being touched the wrong way, and the consequences are severe. Tsk, in a way, it’s all for you, Lao Wen.

 

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Chapter 75

When Lu Jingning woke up, he found himself bound in a dimly lit room. His eyes were covered with a cloth, and for the moment, he could only ascertain that his current location wasn’t too far from the cruise port on Watcher’s Island.

 

The area nearby was bustling with people, even at this late hour, clearly indicating that it was a lively part of the island. No wonder they had set up their base here. It’s no surprise that the garrison couldn’t find anything even after searching remote areas.

 

There was no one else in the room, only him sitting alone on a rough wooden chair. The air was thick with a foul smell of dust and something moldy, making him feel uncomfortable.

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t help but recall what happened earlier. Originally, he went back to his room to find the missing bracelet but discovered that someone seemed to be following him. His first reaction was to play along, to see what those people were planning. However, as soon as he entered the room, they released a high concentration of smoke, likely a potent drug.

 

He had encountered such crude methods before, but under normal circumstances, they wouldn’t affect him much. However, this time, the timing was unfortunate. Lu Jingning “collapsed” on the bed, and soon enough, some people rushed in. Sensing that they didn’t have immediate intentions to harm him, he conserved his energy until he fell into a state of unconsciousness. Before that, he hid the bells from the bracelet in his hand, leaving just the bracelet itself as a clue for Wen Xingchen and the others.

 

He wondered how long had passed since then and if Lao Wen had discovered anything.

 

Lu Jingning was still bound and had nothing to do in the pitch-black room. The effect of the drug persisted, making his body weak and frail, perfectly portraying the image of a vulnerable male pet.

 

At that moment, the door was pushed open. The person entering the room assumed he was still unconscious and made some mocking remarks, his voice sharp, “Speaking of it, the boss is something else. He actually listened to someone and brought this Omega here. What use is there in kidnapping him? I heard this little pet is the Starlight of the Star God. A rich family’s young master like him must have countless male pets. How could he be willing to come here just for an Omega?”

 

Another person had a hoarse voice, “Tsk, what do you know? The boss doesn’t really expect to exchange this Omega for anything. He just wanted an excuse to lure those people here. Think about it, once they enter our territory, we can do whatever we want with them. Whether we give him back or not, isn’t it up to us to decide?”

 

“Yeah, you’re right.” The one with the sharp voice laughed and gazed at the black cloth covering Lu Jingning’s face, his intentions evident, “I heard this Omega is a top-notch one. While he’s still unconscious, why don’t we have some fun first?”

 

Listening to their conversation, Lu Jingning struggled to hold back a smirk. It seemed that the big fish had taken the bait!

 

Footsteps gradually approached him, and he could sense the two getting closer. They were about to uncover the cloth from his eyes when a stern voice came from the doorway, “Is this person someone you can just touch at will?”

 

The voice was low and unpleasant, and for some reason, Lu Jingning felt like he had heard it somewhere before.

 

The two intruders froze in place, “We, we were just looking.”

 

“Looking? Who gave you permission to look?” The newcomer’s cold laughter rang out as he threw something onto the table in the middle of the room, “Take this and inject him with it.”

 

“What is this…” The sharp voice became somewhat stunned after seeing what was on the table, “Why should we inject him with this?”

 

The man with the hoarse voice sounded displeased, “Just do it. Why so much talk?”

 

It was clear that the newcomer held a higher position than the two who came before. Under his obvious annoyance, the two quickly picked up what was on the table and stood on either side of Lu Jingning.

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t see what they were about to inject him with, so he hesitated for a moment. Finally, he chose to remain completely unresponsive, allowing them to inject whatever it was into his body.

 

Seemingly worried that the dose might not be enough, the other man injected two doses.

 

“You can leave now.”

 

The newcomer dismissed the sharp-voiced man and the one with the hoarse voice, and then he pulled a chair from the side and sat right in the center of the room.

 

The sound of the wooden chair scraping against the floor was somewhat grating.

 

For a long time, no one spoke.

 

Lu Jingning had expected a reaction to follow, but there was none. Instead, he felt the pheromone energy inside him gradually subside. It suddenly occurred to him that what those people had injected him with wasn’t a pheromone inducer but… a suppressant?

 

After realizing this, he lowered his eyelashes slightly beneath the black cloth, his expression turning slightly gloomy. The role he played now was that of a frail and weak Omega slave, unable to resist or even show any sign of pheromone arousal without any premonition of heat. From any angle, there was no need for them to inject him with a suppressant.

 

The situation could only mean one thing – they knew who he was and were vigilant against his pheromone abilities.

 

As if to confirm his speculation, the person in the room stood up and walked slowly toward him, his tone dark, “I know you’re awake. There’s no point in pretending anymore, right?”

 

With his words, the black cloth covering Lu Jingning’s eyes fell away, and the sudden light made him squint for a moment. Once he adjusted, he saw a face that was sinister and full of resentment.

 

The face of a person he never expected to see again – Zhong Feng.

 

At this moment, Lu Jingning recalled the bounty hunters he saw at the garrison. It seemed that among the escapees, this guy was also one of them, and somehow, he ended up in this mysterious organization.

 

Zhong Feng appeared completely different from his flamboyant demeanor at Imperial Navy University. Now, he looked like an entirely changed person.

 

The once curly hair was now cut short, and scars scattered across his shaved head. He looked thin and unrecognizable, his aura entirely gloomy, resembling a venomous snake, staring at its prey, ready to bare its sharp fangs.

 

Lu Jingning wasn’t sure what happened to him during these days, but one thing was certain – the incident in the warehouse seemed to have left a significant psychological impact on him. Otherwise, why would he go from carrying a pheromone inducer with him to hastily injecting a suppressant upon seeing Lu Jingning?

 

Smirking at Zhong Feng’s increasingly menacing expression, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but laugh, his voice tinged with a touch of sarcasm, “What I really didn’t expect was that, Zhong Feng, after all this time, you’re still the same – such lowly scum.”

 

Lu Jingning’s words were undoubtedly like a sharp blade, piercing directly into Zhong Feng’s sore spot. The originally icy expression on Zhong Feng’s face was now covered with a deep, murderous intent. “As always, you’re so keen on seeking death!”

 

…

 

After Wen Xingchen returned and informed Wen Ye and Bing Yunlin about Lu Jingning’s disappearance, Wen Ye furrowed his brows, “Let’s split up and look for him.”

 

“No need. Let’s wait,” Wen Xingchen said firmly, tightly clutching the ankle bracelet that Lu Jingning had left behind. Though he felt an impulse to rush out, his rationality held him back, “He left a secret signal; it seems like he’s playing along with their plans. He shouldn’t be in immediate danger.”

 

Bing Yunlin glanced at Wen Xingchen’s expression and tried to console him, “Go get some water and calm your mind.”

 

Wen Xingchen nodded and allowed his gaze to drift to the distance, looking absent-minded.

 

He was currently feeling quite conflicted. He couldn’t discern whether his emotions were genuine or if he was merely putting on a show for those lurking in the shadows.

 

The more the situation escalated, the more he blamed himself for losing control last night.

 

Bing Yunlin didn’t say much more and gave some instructions to the others before patting Wen Ye’s shoulder and calling him aside, “After we receive information, most of the main actions will likely fall on us. Lu Jingning’s absence has clearly unsettled Wen Xingchen.”

 

Wen Ye nodded, “I understand, and I can relate.”

 

Amused by Wen Ye’s response, Bing Yunlin smiled slyly, “Understand the mission arrangements or understand your precious little brother?”

 

“Both,” Wen Ye replied calmly, casting a glance at Wen Xingchen, who was still standing motionless in the open area. His voice remained steady, “If you were the one missing, I probably wouldn’t be able to maintain my composure either.”

 

Bing Yunlin didn’t expect Wen Ye to say such a thing and fell silent for a moment before letting out a soft laugh, “That’s true, I guess there’s some truth to that.”

 

As Bing Yunlin gazed at Wen Ye with tender eyes, he couldn’t help but ask, “Why are you looking at me like that?”

 

“It’s nothing. I just feel that it’s not easy to hear a few sweet words from your mouth,” Bing Yunlin teased.

 

Wen Ye: “…………”

 

Is that so?

 

…

 

The harbor was far from tranquil during the night, with the bustling city district not too far away, its lights illuminating the night sky.

 

However, the evening breeze blowing through the area still carried a chilly touch.

 

As the surrounding transport vehicles saw that they hadn’t left for quite some time, they gradually departed one after another.

 

Finally, Wen Ye received the long-awaited message from his communicator. The content was simple: a location. Apart from that, there was no other information provided. Yet, it seemed like they were entirely certain that they should understand the significance of this message.

 

For Wen Xingchen and the others currently waiting for contact, there was indeed no need for further explanation.

 

Undoubtedly, it was Lu Jingning’s current location.

 

This communicator was specially prepared for their mission and only given to those on the cruise ship who tried to engage in negotiations.

 

It seemed that their target had already had contact with them before and had obtained their contact information in advance.

 

Unfortunately, the communication number on the other side was encrypted, making it difficult to obtain more clues in a short period.

 

Clearly, this had been planned for a long time.

 

However, at this moment, all of that seemed unimportant. They had to rescue Lu Jingning, and the sooner, the better.

 

With no hesitation, Wen Xingchen swiftly disappeared into the night.

 

Everyone chose to depart immediately. The urgency was evident; otherwise, they might lose Lu Jingning’s life.

 

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

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Chapter 74

 

Because they had been drinking wine quietly in the hall, Wen Xingchen’s breath was now filled with a faint smell of alcohol. When such words entered his ears, they carried a hint of affection.

 

Lu Jingning could feel the Alpha’s scent enveloping him instantly, making the pheromones in his body eager to cater to him.

 

His voice couldn’t help tense up a bit and he said in a hoarse voice: “It’s not the estrus again, is it? Don’t make trouble.”

 

“I didn’t make a fuss.” Wen Xingchen leaned over and kissed his glands lightly. His slightly drooping eyes were filled with a faint fire that moved upwards along his neck, and finally, their lips met.

 

Under his actions, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but let out a muffled snort. As the teasing began, his whole body began to be filled with excitement and gradually indulged in it.

 

It is undeniable that everything about this person makes him irresistible.

 

Hearing the sound of Xingchen’s deep breathing, Lu Jingning subconsciously stretched out his hand to wrap his arms around the man’s broad back and tightly grabbed the man’s shirt with his fingers.

 

Wen Xingchen, who was wearing aristocratic clothes, exuded a different feeling than usual. He was very tempting.

 

Lu Jingning’s pheromones were completely drawn out, he raised his jaw, and responded to this deep kiss.

 

This kiss eventually deepened and when they finally separated, both of them could feel each other’s warm body temperature and erratically beating heart.

 

He didn’t really have any ideas before, but at this time, Lu Jingning also felt that his interest had been completely aroused. With some mist in his eyes, he half-smile: “Then, what kind of game does the master want to play?”

 

While he was talking, his slender fingertips did not forget to travel gently behind Wen Xingchen’s back, like a slithering snake, quietly probing or teasing at danger.

 

Wen Xingchen felt an itch envelope at his heart bit by bit as he was poked on his back. He stretched out his hand without warning, picked up Lu Jingning and threw him on the bed.

 

Lu Jingning saw that Wen Xingchen was about to unbutton his shirt. After squatting for a while, he suddenly approached him with a smile on his face: “Master, I’ll help you take it off.”

 

When Wen Xingchen was called out like this, he couldn’t help but stop the movements of his hands. In the blink of an eye, Lu Jingning had already moved in front of him, his eyelids lowered slightly as his fingers neatly unbuttoned his collar one by one.

 

The clothes were scattered and Lu Jingning’s eyes fell on his chest and he couldn’t help moaning.

 

Wen Xingchen always looked down at him quietly.

 

Because he was still wearing the daytime clothes, there was a sort of tempting feeling under the dim light at this time. From this angle, no matter from what angle he looked at, his facial features seemed fatally alluring, which made him lose control.

 

Seeing that Lu Jingning let go of his collar, Wen Xingchen suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist. He then leaned forward for a while and pressed him firmly on the bed.

 

The ribbons that were dotted around the ends of his hair were completely pulled off and with this movement, the bells on his ankles also made a crisp sound. The atmosphere at this time was like a cue that completely smashed the last sliver of reason remaining. Even that would be an understatement.

 

Wen Xingchen pinched Lu Jingning’s waist vigorously and when he heard the person under him moan, the corners of his mouth curled up in satisfaction: “What shall we do next, darling?”

 

Lu Jingning could feel the other person’s breath almost brushing against his cheeks. He didn’t know whether he was really aroused or just subconsciously attracted to him. He suddenly stretched out his hand and tore off the clothes covering Wen Xingchen’s body. Looking at the curved and sexy silhouette of the Alpha’s upper body, he licked the corner of his lips: “We should do as you like, master.”

 

The expression in Wen Xingchen’s eyes flickered: “Kiss me.”

 

Lu Jingning smiled sweetly, gently hooked the other’s neck with both hands and pulled down hard, pulling the whole person down, and kissing him heavily.

 

Such a kiss lasted extremely long, long enough for the two of them to immerse themselves in it unknowingly and completely stir up the flames in their bodies, making it difficult to control themselves, and gradually starting a prairie fire.

 

The heat had already enveloped his entire body. Lu Jingning moved his legs and wanted to sit up and look directly at Wen Xingchen, but the other party suddenly pressed him down and onto the bed.

 

The eyes of the two met at a very close proximity and Lu Jingning’s breathing became heavier: “Wen ge, do you want to do it?”

 

Wen Xingchen’s self-restraint completely collapsed under his voice and his slender fingers stroked the hair beside Lu Jingning’s ear. His voice was hoarse and deep: “Call me Master.”

 

Lu Jingning’s interest was also quite high, he smiled lightly and called out tiredly: “Yes, master.”

 

After taking off their clothes, the naked upper bodies of the two were stuck together tightly. The strange tingling feeling made the surrounding lingering pheromones more intertwined.

 

Wen Xingchen’s fingers lightly slid across Lu Jingning’s waist, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly landed on Lu Jingning’s legs.

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t help but moan. His legs tensed subconsciously, because of the slight shaking, the bell on his ankle made a faint sound.

 

In such an atmosphere, it was like an invisible hand stirring up the already extremely strong desire.

 

Lu Jingning could feel the Alpha’s scent completely enveloping him. His hands couldn’t help but tightly grip the bed sheet, feeling Wen Xingchen’s fingers protruding into his deepest parts. The emptiness left him unsatisfied and he couldn’t help but straighten up his lower body.

 

Wen Xingchen’s fingers were slender and flexible. Due to years of hard training, there were thick calluses on them and that kind of roughness brought a different kind of fun.

 

“Hmm… ah…”

 

Lu Jingning involuntarily let out a low, sticky gasp, and subconsciously separated his legs a little.

 

But at this moment, Wen Xingchen suddenly withdrew his hand.

 

Just when Lu Jingning looked up with some dissatisfaction, Wen Xingchen suddenly separated his legs and then leaned over and kissed them lightly.

 

It was as if a kind of electric current burst out of his body, causing Lu Jingning to choke up instinctively.

 

The tip of his tongue licked his private part little by little, and all his senses seemed to gather in that embarrassing place.

 

It was the first time that Lu Jingning felt that they were making love so mysteriously.

 

The pleasure was magnified in an instant. He moaned lowly and his vision couldn’t help but feel a little blurred. The subconscious release of pheromones in his body made him feel completely addicted to the feeling as his chest kept rising and falling.

 

When Wen Xingchen looked up at him with an emotional expression and flushed cheeks, the lust in his heart was completely drawn out.

 

His gaze passed over Lu Jingning’s body bit by bit.

 

An Omega’s body is often much softer than Alpha’s, but because of the training since childhood, Lu Jingning’s body is still full of unique charm compared with a normal Omega’s.

 

His legs are very long, with beautiful muscular lines, and everything is just right.

 

Such a body is enough to drive any Alpha crazy.

 

The smell of mint and plum sauce lingered in the air.

 

It lasted so long that Lu Jingning didn’t know how long had passed. He could feel that his body had been teased to the extreme, his waist and abdomen were tense there, trembling uncontrollably, while subconsciously wanting to cater to the other person.

 

The feeling of emptiness in his body made him instinctively want to be completely filled.

 

He finally couldn’t help but raise his leg and weakly kick the man who was still teasing him repeatedly: “Stop playing, come in already…”

 

Wen Xingchen actually couldn’t wait any longer and responded dotingly. He lifted Lu Jingning’s legs, lowered his body slightly, and pushed his desire into his deepest parts.

 

“Aha……”

 

Instinctively, Lu Jingning put his arm around Wen Xingchen’s neck at this moment, and his body was completely stretched open, causing his whole body to burn again.

 

The lingering and long-lasting pleasure spread numbly throughout his body with each impact.

 

Lu Jingning could hear Wen Xingchen’s heavy breathing in his ears, which was extremely clear in the silent night.

 

Before they knew it, both of them were already drenched in thin sweat, and unconsciously changed positions without a sound. Lu Jingning was already sitting on Wen Xingchen’s lap like this.

 

Such a posture has an indescribably different sensation. His moving waist quickly allowed his body to find the most pleasurable position before rapidly accumulating that pleasure where the two of them are joined together, making them quickly become a mess.

 

Seeing that he was close, Wen Xingchen suddenly grabbed Lu Jingning’s waist, and the moment he lowered his hips, he pushed up and into him harshly.

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t help but choked up at the pleasure of penetrating his soul. A wave of extreme pleasure enveloped his lower half. Although he didn’t penetrate his uterus, it was enough for him to finish.

 

While exhaling hotly, Wen Xingchen gently played with Lu Jingning’s anklet with his hand and hugged the limp person in his arms even tighter.

 

Previously, the two became involved due to outside factors. This was probably the first time that they came together out of their own will, while being completely sober. The entire thing was inevitable and it took so long before they both became tangled like this.

 

Before that, Lu Jingning never thought that Wen Xingchen would have such an awful kink, and of course, he never thought that he would really cooperate like this.

 

When he thought about it, it is estimated that this kind of role-playing will still be brought up in the future in private after.

 

In the dead of night, the whole room was filled with the aroma of sandalwood and their pheromones under the dim light, full of desire.

 

Prompted by instincts, Wen Xingchen couldn’t help biting Lu Jingning’s glands in the end. This kind of behavior was completely uncontrollable. If it wasn’t for his remaining rationality that reminded him that he was still on a mission, he was afraid he would continue to push the boundaries.

 

But even so, the pheromone entered Lu Jingning’s body and seemed to consume a lot of his physical strength before he finally collapsed into Wen Xingchen’s arms and fell into a deep sleep .

 

Wen Xingchen quietly put his arms around Lu Jingning, and if conditions permit, he might have even wanted to light a cigarette.

 

After their impulsive actions, the room seemed very messy. He silently looked at the man in his arms. Because his left hand was under the pillow and couldn’t move, he could only stretch out his right hand to gently rub his hair and slightly drooping eyebrows.

 

He felt a bit of remorse.

 

An Alpha’s pheromone is indeed a good pacifier during Omega’s heat, but it will also reduce the Omega’s strength.

 

This makes his actions today very inappropriate during this five-star mission.

 

In the past, it was absolutely impossible for Wen Xingchen to allow himself to make such a low-level mistake.

 

However, once he faced Lu Jingning, he seemed to be unable to control the excessive possessiveness in his heart.

 

As long as he has a relationship with this person, he will always become impulsive and unable to control himself.

 

Was this what being perfectly suited for each other meant…

 

Wen Xingchen leaned over slightly and deeply kissed the ends of Lu Jingning’s hair. He murmured in a low voice: “It must be. But it’s up to you.”

 

…

 

At noon the next day, the others felt strange as not only Lu Jingning, but also Wen Xingchen, who had always been self-disciplined, still hadn’t appeared for a long time after the sun was up.

 

Wen Ye didn’t want to interfere too much at first, but in the end he was still worried and asked Cen Junfeng to go over and see what the situation was.

 

Cen Junfeng hesitated for a while at the door of the guest room before finally mustering up the courage to knock on the door.

 

Not long after, the door opened and Wen Xingchen stood at the entrance, looking at him with a faint expression and deliberately lowering his voice as if not to disturb someone, “He’s still asleep. We’ll come find you all later.”

 

Cen Junfeng’s gaze drifted past Wen Xingchen’s side and it fell upon a messy room with scattered clothes strewn all over the floor. A bracelet lay not far from the doorway, not to mention the scattered ribbons and accessories, as if it were a scene from a wild revelry.

 

He couldn’t naively believe that these two were really dutifully maintaining their facade for the public. The situation at hand made it evident that what happened last night was no mere act.

 

Indeed, young people were always brimming with passion.

 

…

 

Cen Junfeng fell silent for a moment, trying his best to control the expression on his face, “You two carry on, I’ll go back and speak with the young master first.”

 

After saying that, he turned stiffly and, in the next second, accelerated swiftly, escaping Wen Xingchen’s line of sight.

 

Wen Xingchen watched the fleeing figure quietly, then couldn’t help but chuckle softly, turning around to close the door again.

 

On that day, news spread widely about the Second Young Master Wen spending the entire day in the guest room with his male companion, even having their lunch delivered by the service staff.

 

The team leader listened to the discussions of others and couldn’t help feeling a bit emotional.

 

Such genuine affection!

 

Unfortunately, although the reputation of the Wen Family’s business consortium was well-established, the person they were waiting for had yet to appear.

 

…

 

In the evening, the cruise ship finally arrived at Watcher’s Island. After docking at the harbor, passengers began disembarking.

 

Bing Yunlin arranged for Cen Junfeng to closely monitor the cargo with Yu Qingcang and Qin Yuankai, but they still couldn’t find a trace of the target they were waiting for.

 

On the other hand, a neighboring business consortium seemed particularly interested in them. They held the Second Young Master Wen and his brother, Wen Ye, in conversation for quite some time, exchanging contact information before bidding farewell reluctantly.

 

When Wen Xingchen returned, he didn’t see Lu Jingning around, so he asked Bing Yunlin, who was waiting there. Bing Yunlin replied, “He just noticed that he was missing a bracelet, probably something from the garrison. He said he went back to the room to get it.”

 

Just as Yu Qingcang finished unloading the cargo and returned, he found Wen Xingchen’s expression strange and said, “Lu Jingning went back to the cruise ship? That’s not possible. I just went around to all the rooms, didn’t see anyone.”

 

Saying that, he saw Wen Xingchen’s face change, hesitated, and awkwardly smiled, “It’s probably that I missed him by chance. I mean it is Lu Jingning anyway. Even if he ran into someone, the other person should be the one having bad luck… right?”

 

Under normal circumstances, Wen Xingchen would undoubtedly agree with such a statement, but last night…

 

His heart sank, without a second thought, he turned and rushed back to the cruise ship.

 

The others exchanged glances, and Cen Junfeng and Yu Qingcang followed suit in pursuit.

 

They rushed directly to the guest room and found only an empty room. The bracelet that Lu Jingning was looking for lay not far from the bed.

 

Though faint, there was indeed a strange scent lingering in the air, now almost dissipated.

 

In that moment, Wen Xingchen felt as if he fell into an endless abyss.

 

Lu Jingning was gone.

 

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Author’s note: Well, then find him. It’s not that big of a deal.

 

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Chapter 73

 

Soon, the other passengers on the cruise ship learned about the arrival of the Wen Trading Group and were impressed by their grandeur.

 

The eldest brother was steady and reserved, in control of the business. The second brother was charismatic and carefree, enjoying his days with his ethereal male pet, who was like a heavenly being. The manager appeared gentle and refined, but behind that facade, he was extremely shrewd and impervious to any temptations or tricks. He navigated effortlessly through the inquisitive merchant groups, revealing nothing.

 

Nobody knew the true origins of these people, only that they came from a distant galaxy called Watcher’s Star, seeking a suitable buyer for the precious treasure they brought with them.

 

Although the exact details of the treasure were unclear, rumors about it were spreading like wildfire. It was said to be a unique item in their galaxy, and the Wen family had spent almost all of their assets to acquire it. Owning it would be equivalent to possessing hundreds of rare mines.

 

As Lu Jingning passed by, he occasionally overheard people talking about it. Despite their hushed tones, his keen hearing caught every word. He couldn’t help but bury his face in Wen Xingchen’s shoulder, trying not to reveal his laughter-induced expression. “These people are just amazing; they are like divine assistants!”

 

Wen Xingchen lovingly patted his shoulder and smiled with a hint of playfulness. In a voice only the two of them could hear, he said, “It’s better this way; it saves us from putting on too much of a show. The rumors are spreading exactly as we wanted.”

 

Cen Junfeng, however, looked puzzled. “How do we spice things up?”

 

Lu Jingning turned his head, smiling mischievously as he fixed his gaze on him.

 

In that moment, Cen Junfeng could clearly feel his heart skip a beat, and a sense of foreboding washed over him.

 

And in the next second, he saw Lu Jingning suddenly raise his hand and flip the small round table in front of them. All the fruit plates and wine glasses fell to the ground, making a mess.

 

As the initiator of this commotion, Lu Jingning leaned into Wen Xingchen’s embrace, his eyes moist as if about to cry, and his voice trembling as he said, “You… you are so presumptuous! This garment is a rare Jakfir pearl and delicate silk gown, woven with coral white star silk. It was bought with a large sum of money by my master for someone else. How dare you, a lowly person, dare to touch it with your dirty hands, defiling it? Master, please punish him severely, cut off his hands, break his legs, and throw him into the deep sea to feed the mermaids!”

 

Cen Junfeng: “???”

 

Although the emphasis was a bit off, he couldn’t help but admire how Lu Jingning remembered the name of such an extraordinary garment. Well done, my Lu bro!

 

After finishing his tearful outburst, Lu Jingning continued to bury himself in Wen Xingchen’s arms, his back still shaking slightly. He looked every bit like an indulged and spoiled person, using the situation as an excuse to let loose.

 

Wen Xingchen couldn’t help but glance at him from the corner of his eye, catching a glimpse of his lips curling up. In that moment, Lu Jingning almost burst out laughing.

 

To the onlookers, however, they could only see a pitiful back figure, seemingly in distress.

 

Wen Xingchen finally managed to suppress the smile that almost appeared on his face. He pretended to be composed, patted Lu Jingning’s shoulder, and turned to the terrified Cen Junfeng, saying, “Qin Yuankai, didn’t you hear? Since my precious can’t stand him, drag this man out for me.”

 

Qin Yuankai, with a composed expression, nodded and moved forward to fulfill his orders.

 

Cen Junfeng sobbed and wailed while Yu Qingcang received a meaningful glance from Bing Yunlin. Yu Qingcang instantly understood the situation and immediately knelt on the ground, begging for mercy with mournful cries.

 

Despite the lively atmosphere in the cruise ship’s main hall, the dramatic scene had captured everyone’s attention.

 

After finishing his act, Lu Jingning stopped pretending and returned to his usual composed self. With teary eyes, he looked angrily at the two men on the ground. “You… you dare to beg for mercy? It seems you truly don’t take my master seriously!”

 

Bing Yunlin, sensing that the show had reached its peak, cleared his throat and stepped forward, addressing Wen Ye. “Young Master, we still need manpower to guard the ‘Starlight of the Stars’ during this journey. If there’s internal discord within the merchant group at this critical moment, it might not be wise.”

 

Wen Ye nodded, his expression slightly reproachful as he glanced at Wen Xingchen. “Second Brother, I can’t control whom you favor, but I have already been lenient enough to let you bring someone along for such an important journey. Don’t cause any trouble at this crucial time.”

 

Wen Xingchen’s face showed a hint of discontent at the reproach, but Lu Jingning received a warning look from Wen Ye, which made him immediately silent and shrink into Wen Xingchen’s embrace.

 

Seeing that they stopped causing a scene, Wen Ye’s displeasure eased. To avoid disrupting his brother’s mood further, he asked Qin Yuankai to escort Cen and Yu out of the main cabin to patrol outside.

 

Bing Yunlin then took care of the aftermath and summoned the cruise ship’s staff to clean up the mess. Everything quickly returned to normal.

 

However, the conversation had not gone unnoticed by a few people who were nearby.

 

Exchanging glances, they saw shock in each other’s eyes.

 

What did they just hear? “Starlight of the Stars”? The legendary interstellar treasure that had disappeared for thousands of years?

 

Although they didn’t dare to show too much in front of Wen Ye and the others, they soon spread the news privately through their frequent interactions with each other.

 

Previously, people had speculated about the Wen family’s merchandise, but nobody expected the scale to be so enormous.

 

Lu Jingning could feel the intense atmosphere around him and couldn’t help but wink at Wen Xingchen. “How about that? Pretty impressive, huh?”

 

Wen Xingchen smiled lightly. “Yes, you are the most impressive.”

 

…

 

After the scene, the Wen Trading Group, which had already been in the spotlight, became the center of attention on the entire ship. Even the cruise ship’s staff came over to curry favor.

 

“A slave auction?” Wen Xingchen raised an eyebrow slightly, and a playful smile appeared on his lips. “What an interesting event on this cruise ship.”

 

The staff member felt a bit uneasy under Wen Xingchen’s gaze but maintained a smile. “Yes, we hold such an event every three days, and it’s scheduled for tonight.”

 

In the rumors, Wen’s Second Young Master was known to be quite indulgent and hedonistic. The staff member believed that the diverse selection of slaves they had would surely pique his interest.

 

Unexpectedly, Wen Xingchen’s expression became enigmatic, and he suddenly reached out, using his fingertip to lift the chin of the person in his arms lightly. His tone was languid as he said, “Are any of those slaves as attractive as him?”

 

Because of Wen Xingchen’s displeasure over someone ogling his male pet earlier, the staff member hadn’t dared to look that way while speaking. Only when he heard Wen’s question did he finally turn his head and meet Lu Jingning’s resentful gaze.

 

The staff member couldn’t help but stutter, “I… I’m afraid not.”

 

“Since none of them are as attractive, then what’s the point of participating?” Wen Xingchen said with a hint of annoyance in his tone.

 

The atmosphere around them seemed to become oppressive in an instant, and the staff member’s back was covered in a thin layer of cold sweat. He felt like he was being held in place by an invisible force.

 

However, Lu Jingning seemed completely oblivious to the changed atmosphere. Not only did he not show any signs of retreating, but he also looked displeased and struggled free from Wen Xingchen’s embrace. He turned and walked away, muttering under his breath, “I’m tired today; I want to rest.”

 

The staff member saw Lu Jingning leave the hall without Wen Xingchen getting angry as expected. Instead, he looked annoyed and muttered, “Damn, I have to coax him again!”

 

Bing Yunlin, who had been watching the whole scene from the side, smiled and said, “I apologize for the scene you witnessed. Our Second Young Master cherishes his male pet very much.”

 

The staff member, who felt relieved that there was no further trouble, replied, “It’s alright… I understand.”

 

He had seen many merchant groups from various planets, but he had never seen anyone cherish their male pet to this extent.

 

If only he had such a beautiful and delicate Omega, he probably wouldn’t allow them to suffer even the slightest grievance.

 

Love could be so over the top!

 

…

 

After a whole day of acting, Lu Jingning was fed up with his overly affectionate act.

 

As he walked away from the main hall, he could hear footsteps following him. Despite that, he didn’t slow down his pace.

 

They continued their “chase” until they reached the door of the cabin.

 

Lu Jingning turned around, meeting the other person’s gaze with a playful smile. “Young Master Ya, weren’t you going to see the slave auction? Why did you follow me here?”

 

Wen Xingchen looked at him calmly. “Don’t you know the reason?”

 

Lu Jingning chuckled, standing beside him as he opened the door. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly felt a faint gaze resting on his back.

 

The sensation was eerily real, carrying a chilling coldness mixed with malice, resentment, and greed. It sent a shiver of darkness down his spine.

 

Lu Jingning instinctively turned to look back, but the corridor was deserted, and there was not a single soul in sight. Almost everyone was gathered in the main hall, leaving the hallway empty.

 

His eyebrows slightly furrowed in puzzlement.

 

Wen Xingchen asked when he noticed Lu Jingning’s hesitation, “What’s wrong?”

 

“Nothing… I guess it’s nothing,” Lu Jingning replied, suppressing his doubts and absentmindedly followed Wen Xingchen inside the room.

 

As Wen Xingchen’s male pet, Lu Jingning didn’t need to sleep in a separate room at night. Hence, Bing Yunlin arranged their rooms together.

 

The cabins on the cruise ship were exquisitely decorated, filled with a faint fragrance, and exuding an aura of romance and intimacy.

 

With his mind still occupied by the unsettling feeling from earlier, Lu Jingning didn’t notice when someone swiftly pressed him against the wall, and the door softly locked behind him.

 

He looked up, surprised. “What are you doing?”

 

Wen Xingchen’s eyes glimmered with profound emotions as he replied, “Of course, I’m here to do what a ‘master’ should do.”

 

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The author has something to say: Wen ge, have you been wanting this for a long time?

 

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

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Chapter 72

 

In response to this proposal, Lu Jingning’s heart was initially against it, but seeing Wen Xingchen’s expression, he seemed quite interested.

 

After considering it for a while, Lu Jingning thought that being Wen Xingchen’s male pet didn’t seem like a disgraceful thing. After weighing the options, he put on a composed face and agreed.

 

With the plan in place, Bing Yunlin contacted Zhang Anfu and informed him of their needs. Zhang Anfu readily agreed and quickly arranged for assistance. They were taken to a safe temporary location where they received the necessary “funds” and suitable outfits for each person’s identity.

 

Wen Ye and Wen Xingchen already had excellent temperament, and when they put on the luxurious aristocratic clothes, their tall figures became even more graceful. They became a striking scenery just standing there.

 

Bing Yunlin somehow acquired a pair of non-prescription glasses and wore them on his nose, adding to his image as a gentle and harmless steward.

 

Cen Junfeng couldn’t help but compare himself to the servant’s attire he was wearing and sighed inwardly. Why did some people always seem so superior?

 

He decided to find some amusement to distract himself, “Speaking of Lu bro, where is he?”

 

Yu Qingcang pointed towards the dressing room, “He hasn’t come out yet.”

 

Cen Junfeng’s gaze lingered on the door for a while with an eager expression. When he had taken his clothes earlier, he noticed a particularly eye-catching outfit, which he was sure was prepared for Lu Jingning.

 

The thin, gauzy fabric adorned with brilliant jewels was undoubtedly costly. It seemed like they spared no expense to please the owner of this garment.

 

Transparent enough to see the long legs and the gold anklet underneath, it was sexy and unique.

 

As Lu Jingning leisurely walked out with graceful steps, the bells on his clothes made a crisp sound that felt like someone gently blowing into your ear. It was so enchanting that it made everyone around feel like they were burning up.

 

Lu Jingning approached Wen Xingchen with a soft voice, “Master, do you think this outfit looks good on me?”

 

His voice intentionally softened, and Lu Jingning was intentionally acting delicate and gentle. His words seemed like something out of a melodramatic script. “I am just… Ah, forget it. Playing the role of a male pet is really hard. These lines are so ridiculous, haha! Lao Wen, don’t just stand there, I can’t handle it, hahaha!”

 

Others: “…………”

 

Damn, for a moment, they almost fell for his incredibly beautiful appearance, thinking he was a divine being from somewhere. Damn demon!

 

“…” Wen Xingchen looked at Lu Jingning for a moment before removing the hand on his shoulder, “I’m going to the restroom.”

 

After saying that, he turned and left.

 

The makeup artist Zhang Anfu had sent to assist them happened to come out from the dressing room. When Wen Xingchen walked past, he heard the makeup artist ask with a smiling face, “Everyone, are you satisfied with the looks I created for you?”

 

Wen Xingchen entered the restroom without showing any emotion, and as soon as he closed the door, he turned on the faucet.

 

He cupped his hands under the cool water and forcefully splashed it on his face, trying to cool down the burning sensation he felt. After repeatedly rubbing his face several times, he finally stopped.

 

Water droplets slid down his face, gathering at his jaw before falling off one by one.

 

Wen Xingchen looked up at the mirror, gazing at his reflection for a long time before finally covering his eyes with his hands.

 

He had thought role-playing would be a fun game, but he underestimated Lu Jingning’s… allure.

 

Just being bitten on the ear almost made him lose control. He had to admit that Lu Jingning was indeed a bewitching little devil!

 

After drying his face, Wen Xingchen put on his usual expression and returned to the room.

 

Lu Jingning was sitting on a chair with his legs crossed, looking at Wen Xingchen as he approached. He smiled charmingly, “Master, you’re back?”

 

Wen Xingchen felt a slight lump in his throat when Lu Jingning called him that. He kept his expression composed and replied, “Yes.”

 

Wen Xingchen’s gaze swept over Lu Jingning, taking in the occasional peek of his body beneath the sheer fabric. Despite his usual domineering appearance, his slender and supple figure was undeniable.

 

Transparent as the fabric was, the silhouette of Lu Jingning’s long legs and the golden ankle bracelet were alluring and distinctive.

 

In the room, Bing Yunlin clapped his hands and said, “If everyone is ready, let’s prepare to leave.”

 

Lu Jingning agreed and was about to step forward when suddenly a hand fell on his shoulder. The next second, he was gently pulled into a familiar embrace.

 

From above, Wen Xingchen’s voice sounded faintly, “Remember your current identity and stick close to me.”

 

Lu Jingning blinked, and then a gentle smile appeared on his face, “Yes, Master.”

 

…

 

No one noticed that a new merchant group had arrived at a small hotel in the city.

 

On the following day, the members of the merchant group gathered in the lobby and set off for the port to travel to Watcher’s Island.

 

Cen Junfeng sat in a compartment of the flying train, trying hard to avert his gaze from the scene in front of him. After holding back for a moment, he couldn’t help but turn around and say, “Do you two still need to cling to each other? There are no outsiders here.”

 

In front of him, Lu Jingning was casually sitting on Wen Xingchen’s lap, feeding him a peeled orange slice with his slender fingers. Wen Xingchen reclined slightly in his seat, accepting the fruit with a provocative charm. His gaze never left Lu Jingning, captivated by his presence.

 

In unison, they responded to Cen Junfeng’s words, “We’re cultivating a feeling.”

 

Under the two’s gazes, Cen Junfeng felt a subconscious tremor in his heart and awkwardly turned his head back to look out the window, saying, “You guys continue…”

 

Beside him, Bing Yunlin seemed entirely oblivious to the situation. He calmly poured a cup of tea and presented it to Wen Ye, saying, “Young Master, please enjoy.”

 

Wen Ye looked at him with some helplessness, “Why are you also joining in their mischief?”

 

Bing Yunlin smiled faintly, “Don’t you find it interesting?”

 

“…,” Wen Ye hesitated under his gaze and then took the cup of tea. After taking a sip, he earnestly praised, “The concentration is just right.”

 

Once the flying train arrived at the station, the passengers began disembarking.

 

As Cen Junfeng and Yu Qingcang were hired workers, they were busy finding port staff to assist in transporting the goods.

 

The cruise ships to Watcher’s Island departed every two hours. Although current technology was highly advanced, the dense haze surrounding the island hindered flight. Without the government funding aerial passages, the island retained the most ancient form of transportation.

 

After successfully loading the cargo onto the ship, the two “workers” returned to report, and the group followed the crowded people to board the ship.

 

Due to the previous incidents involving merchant groups, security checks at Watcher’s Island had become stricter, but this did not deter the numerous merchant caravans from various galaxies. This place remained a bustling trade hub, and for these profit-driven merchants, adventure always coexisted with profit.

 

The passengers on this cruise were from different places in the galaxy, and no one knew each other’s background.

 

Normally, in such a place where merchant groups gathered, they would only interact if there was business to be done. However, with Lu Jingning’s presence, it was as if a walking luminescent body made the “Wen Trading Group” conspicuous wherever they went.

 

It wasn’t just Lu Jingning; Wen Ye, Wen Xingchen, and even Bing Yunlin were all captivating individuals. Just sitting together quietly was enough to attract attention.

 

If Qin Yuankai’s cold aura made people stay away, then standing next to Cen Junfeng and Yu Qingcang, their pale appearances and shabby clothes created an invisible divide in the area, as if they came from two different worlds.

 

After the cruise ship set sail, quite a few Omegas, intentionally or unintentionally, approached Wen Yunlin, who responded with a charming attitude. Pink bubbles of various types filled the air around them.

 

As a male pet, Lu Jingning leaned comfortably in Wen Xingchen’s arms, enjoying the ride. 

 

Suddenly, a plump middle-aged man walked over.

 

Bing Yunlin had intended to approach the man for a chat but was stopped by his bodyguard. 

 

His gaze dropped slightly, and he smiled gently, “This gentleman, my young master doesn’t like being disturbed. If you have something to discuss, please find me instead.”

 

The middle-aged man didn’t even spare him a glance, keeping his gaze fixed on Lu Jingning. If he didn’t know the man’s identity, he would have reached out to touch those tempting thighs without hesitation.

 

He was arrogant in his attitude, “My friend, how much for this Omega? Name your price, and I’ll buy him.”

 

Feeling the blatant stare, Lu Jingning suppressed the coldness in his eyes without showing it. Remembering that he was now just a soft and weak male pet, he could only put on a frightened expression and snuggled closer to Wen Xingchen.

 

Wen Xingchen, seemingly indifferent, leaned back lazily against the chair and gently slid his hand over Lu Jingning’s face. Then he leaned forward a bit, tilting his head slightly closer.

 

Amidst the crowd, he lightly kissed the soft lips.

 

Startled by this sudden action, Lu Jingning was momentarily stunned and felt the gr4p3 Wen Xingchen had placed in his mouth. “??!!!”

 

Wen Xingchen gave a faint smile, “Darling, is it sweet?”

 

“…” Lu Jingning’s face couldn’t help but flush as he cursed silently in his heart.

 

Under the shock, he had swallowed the gr4p3 whole and couldn’t even taste its flavor!

 

The middle-aged man couldn’t keep his arrogant facade any longer, and his expression darkened as he left.

 

Cen Junfeng watched Wen Xingchen’s calm demeanor and couldn’t help but be amazed, feeling like this person had planned this all along.

 

Damn that dog food[/mfn]Public display of affection[/mfn], damn it!

 

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Author’s Note:

This person, you are quite clever. How do you know everything?

Cen Junfeng: Oh no, will I be silenced again?

 

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Chapter 71

 

System tasks are kept confidential until they are completed, so even if others are curious, no one knows what Lu Jingning and his team will do next.

 

To ensure efficiency, the entire team assembled and departed on the second day of registration, boarding a light cruiser to the Spacecraft Headquarters in the Eighth Galaxy.

 

Watchman Island is located on the border planet Watchman Star in the Seventh Galaxy. Due to its remote location and its position at the intersection of other star systems, it has attracted numerous merchant fleets seeking prosperous trade. Although the government of the Seventh Galaxy has dispatched troops to garrison the area, the diverse mix of races on Watchman Star still leads to constant disputes, and the crime rate remains high. These reckless outlaws, who only care about money, completely disregard the government’s presence, making Watchman Star practically a lawless place, except for major incidents, where the garrison forces turn a blind eye to minor disturbances.

 

The mission on Watchman Island has been open for some time, but no one dared to take it on. On the one hand, cunning bounty hunters knew that the generous reward would not be easily claimed. On the other hand, the military academy set exceptionally stringent conditions to protect the safety of its students, discouraging them from venturing into these treacherous waters. Therefore, the arrival of Lu Jingning’s Imperial Navy team finally gave Captain Zhang Anfu a glimmer of hope.

 

The forces stationed on this planet are under the command of the Fourth Legion and the camp is situated not far from the spaceport. As soon as Lu Jingning disembarked from the light cruiser, a vehicle sent by the unit picked him up and headed straight to the camp.

 

For Cen Junfeng, it was his first time entering a military camp, and he found everything around him to be quite novel. He wanted to strike up a conversation with someone to share his excitement, but the others appeared much calmer.

 

After scanning the group of seniors with his eyes, Cen Junfeng finally settled on Yu Qingcang, who was also a younger brother like him. After thinking for a moment, he found a suitable opening and asked, “Yu Qingcang, are you nervous?”

 

From his observations along the way, Yu Qingcang always followed at the back of the group, seemingly less receptive than even him, and he seemed dazed by the intense atmosphere of the military camp.

 

As expected, when asked, Yu Qingcang took a while to respond, “Huh?”

 

Cen Junfeng cleared his throat, “After all, we are all students from the military academy, and sooner or later, we’ll be joining the military. It’s a good opportunity to observe and learn. Don’t you think so?”

 

Perplexed, Yu Qingcang looked at him and said, “Aren’t all military camps like this? What’s there to learn?”

 

Taken aback, Cen Junfeng asked, “All… like this?”

 

“Yes,” Yu Qingcang felt strangely dizzy today, so he hadn’t spoken much since getting off the long-range light cruiser. Another reason was that the structure inside the military camp did not pique his interest. “My dad and Uncle Lu, who is Lu Jingning’s dad, used to be comrades-in-arms. They often brought us to the military camp when we were kids. But to be honest, the military camp here isn’t very disciplined. Those soldiers we met earlier had a somewhat lax walking posture. If you want to learn, you definitely shouldn’t learn from them; you’ll pick up bad habits.”

 

Yu Qingcang emphasized the last four words quite seriously.

 

“Thanks for the reminder…” Cen Junfeng covered his chest in an unnoticed place.

 

He had thought that in this team, he could at least be second to last, but now he realized that he might very well be the last.

 

In an instant, he went from being a younger brother to being the youngest among the younger brothers, making Cen Junfeng feel that his life was becoming increasingly insignificant.

 

The soldier leading them stopped, “We’ve arrived, please come in, everyone.”

 

In the center of the reception room sat a person who stood up immediately upon seeing them enter, “Welcome.”

 

Captain Zhang Anfu was the highest commanding officer currently stationed on the planet, but even with that title, he was just a captain. His information intensity had plateaued at quasi-S level for over a decade, and he had yet to successfully break through to S level, making it a formidable barrier that many may never overcome.

 

For many people, the leap from quasi-S to S level was an insurmountable chasm, a step they might never take in their entire lives.

 

Before this meeting, Zhang Anfu had already received some information about these students. Although they were still in college, including their two leaders, this group had a total of four S-level holders. They hadn’t even graduated yet, but their future prospects within the military were boundless.

 

Zhang Anfu couldn’t afford to be careless, so he immediately put on an incredibly warm and friendly smile as he greeted everyone and invited them to take a seat.

 

His facial expressions were well-managed, but when his gaze fell on Lu Jingning, a trace of astonishment flashed through his eyes.

 

After all, no one expected an Omega to participate in a mission of this level of risk.

 

Lu Jingning paid no attention to such reactions and casually pulled a chair over, sitting down without hesitation. He even poured himself a cup of tea, moistening his somewhat dry throat.

 

He acted as though the military camp was his own home.

 

Captain Zhang Anfu: “…”

 

“Captain Zhang,” Bing Yunlin’s composed voice sounded, drawing back his attention. “Our time is limited, so please keep it short and to the point.”

 

Zhang Anfu snapped back to reality and immediately handed a document to them, saying, “All the information is here.”

 

Lu Jingning’s gaze landed on the seal on the document’s cover, and his eyes squinted thoughtfully.

 

Three horizontal lines—a mark of extreme confidentiality.

 

As they finished reviewing all the intelligence, the atmosphere in the reception room turned somewhat heavy.

 

Although they had already learned some relevant information from Bing Yunlin, they realized that the situation was even more challenging than they had imagined after they had real contact with it.

 

Wen Ye frowned slightly, “So you’re saying the missing merchant groups weren’t just three as rumored, but eight? Captain Zhang, it seems you’ve kept quite a bit of information hidden.”

 

Under his gaze, Zhang Anfu inexplicably felt a bit guilty and wiped a cold sweat, “Yes, the number of missing people is too large. If we were to disclose everything, it might cause panic. So, we chose to withhold the information for now.”

 

Bing Yunlin inquired, “Are there any special characteristics about these missing merchant groups?”

 

Zhang Anfu pondered and replied, “They are all merchants from different star systems. There’s nothing particularly special about them. All we know is that they disappeared near Watchman Island and haven’t been seen since. We received the information seven days after the incidents, and it’s highly likely the situation is dire.”

 

Listening to this ambiguous response, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but frown, “So, it’s been this long, and your military has done nothing at all?”

 

Zhang Anfu felt a bit embarrassed by his straightforwardness and smiled wryly, “I do want to investigate, but Watchman Island is the busiest port in the planet. The flow of people is enormous, and most of them are undocumented illegal residents. Even if I wanted to investigate, the locals guard their information as if it’s the plague, and I can’t get any useful leads. Of course, I’ve also thought about arranging some capable soldiers to conduct a discreet investigation, but those misfits are as well-informed as our intelligence database. So far, I’ve sent ten men, and none of them returned. We haven’t even found their bodies.”

 

Bing Yunlin interjected, “So, this is why you decided to issue the mission.”

 

Zhang Anfu affirmed, “That’s right. Whether it’s bounty hunters or military academy students, at least to them, we are unfamiliar faces, making it more convenient for them to act.”

 

“Understood.” Wen Ye didn’t seem interested in hearing any more excuses and stood up, gesturing to the others, “Let’s go.”

 

Zhang Anfu hurriedly stood up as well, “Shall I have someone accompany you?”

 

Bing Yunlin raised a hand to stop him and smiled faintly, “No need. Since the military presence attracts attention, I believe we can handle things better once we leave this place.”

 

Zhang Anfu found his reasoning sound and nodded, “Then, please take care, everyone.”

 

As they walked out the door, they passed a group of people led by soldiers coming from the end of the corridor. Lu Jingning looked at their peculiar attire and curiously asked, “Captain Zhang, those people earlier, aren’t they part of the camp?”

 

Zhang Anfu responded, “Oh, no. They are bounty hunters. Some time ago, there was a riot in a prison in the Eighth Galaxy, and many prisoners escaped. It’s said that some of them came to the Seventh Galaxy. They came here to seek our assistance in the investigation. Rest assured, they have nothing to do with the missing merchant groups, and they won’t interfere with your mission.”

 

“Okay.” Lu Jingning nodded.

 

…

 

After leaving the military camp, the group didn’t rush to the city but held an impromptu meeting in a nearby forest.

 

“I must say, this military unit is clearly unreliable!” Lu Jingning couldn’t help but vent his frustration about Captain Zhang Anfu in front of them. “It’s been such a long time, and all they provided were profiles of the eight missing merchant groups? They couldn’t even narrow down the location of the incidents on Watchman Island! And the disappearance period, a seven-day window? If those people were indeed killed, by now, their bodies would probably be decomposing!”

 

He had often heard Lu Kongbin saying that many people in the military were just idling around waiting for their paycheck, but now he truly experienced it himself. There was no denying that this remote galaxy was indeed not a priority for the Imperial government, but the incompetence of Captain Zhang Anfu’s unit was beyond his expectations.

 

Although Yu Qingcang remained silent, his eyes indicated his full agreement with Lu Jingning’s frustration.

 

Wen Xingchen lightly chuckled, “Besides, they’ve likely taken quite a lot of bribes during their time here. You must know that issuing a five-star mission costs a considerable amount, something a mere captain living on military pay can’t afford. I think, even if a dozen merchant groups had disappeared, it wouldn’t have bothered him unless someone higher up applied pressure.”

 

“Now isn’t the time to talk about this; we can’t get involved in military matters,” Wen Ye interrupted their discussion, looking at Bing Yunlin with a hint of dissatisfaction for his spectator-like attitude. “Yunlin, didn’t you already have a plan? Let’s assign the roles.”

 

Bing Yunlin chuckled, “How did you know I had a plan?”

 

Wen Ye replied, “You don’t?”

 

Bing Yunlin neither confirmed nor denied it and stood up from the tree trunk he was leaning on, “Yes, I do. But I still need everyone’s cooperation.”

 

“Obey the organization’s arrangements!” No one expected that the usually silent Qin Yuankai would be the first to speak up, and the others quickly followed suit.

 

Bing Yunlin smiled, “Actually, it’s not difficult. Since we don’t know who these people are, let’s make them come to us.”

 

Cen Junfeng looked puzzled, “How do we make them come?”

 

Bing Yunlin smiled gently, “By acting as a merchant group and becoming their targets.”

 

He looked around at each person as if he had planned it from the beginning, meticulously going over each name.

 

According to his arrangement, Wen Ye and Wen Xingchen, who bore some resemblance, would play the two young masters of the merchant group, while Bing Yunlin himself would be in charge of operations. Qin Yuankai, with his sturdy disposition, would serve as the bodyguard protecting the merchant group. Yu Qingcang and Cen Junfeng were just right for the roles of the group’s assistants.

 

Although this arrangement made sense, Cen Junfeng couldn’t help but feel disappointed and lowered his head slightly.

 

Sigh, he really is just a little brother!

 

After listening for a while, Yu Qingcang noticed someone was missing and couldn’t help asking, “What about Lu Jingning?”

 

Bing Yunlin smiled faintly, “As for him…”

 

For some reason, when that smile fell into Lu Jingning’s eyes, he felt an inexplicable sense of unease.

 

Then, Bing Yunlin’s smile gradually intensified, and with evident interest, he said, “I’ve thought about it for a long time, and given Lu Jingning’s situation, the most suitable role left is probably to be the young master’s male pet.”

 

Lu Jingning: “???”

 

Wen Xingchen: “Ah, that doesn’t sound bad. Consider me for the role.”

 

Cen Junfeng, enjoying the show without thinking too much about it, suddenly felt like his role was entirely acceptable, “Lu bro, I believe in you! Obey the organization’s arrangements and give it your best!”

 

Lu Jingning: “… What the heck?!”

 

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Author’s note: What’s wrong with playing the sweet and soft Omega? Lu Jingning can handle it ~

 

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Chapter 70

 

Typically, a normal five-star task only requires one S-class or semi-S-class leader, but this particular task needed two S-class seniors to back it up, indicating how high the risks were. When Wen Ye heard Wen Xingchen’s explanation, he immediately agreed to the meeting without hesitation.

 

In the evening, they met at a restaurant off-campus, and there was another person who came along. It was said that there was a club president meeting at the school today, and after the meeting, the two decided to come here together.

 

Bing Yunlin had the natural talent for mooching off others, casually finishing the meal and wiping his mouth with a napkin. It seemed only now did he remember to ask, “Wen Ye mentioned that you guys are planning to take on the mission to investigate the disappearance of the Watchers’ Island Trading Company?”

 

Lu Jingning replied, “Yes, among the remaining two five-star tasks, this one has the highest credit reward.”

 

According to the current situation, completing this task would easily propel them into the top 100 of the rankings.

 

Bing Yunlin responded, “That’s true,” with a faint smile. He tapped his fingertips gently on the table and glanced at Lu Jingning, “But I have to remind you that the school doesn’t encourage students to take on this mission. If your counselor finds out about your plan, they probably won’t agree due to safety concerns. These tasks in the system are universal; apart from being open to some military academies, they are also accessible to professional bounty hunters. The Watchers’ Island mission carries a high risk, and the military would prefer experienced hunters to handle it.”

 

Lu Jingning furrowed his eyebrows, “So, President Bing, are you saying that we are not qualified to complete it?”

 

“No,” Bing Yunlin smiled faintly, “I mean, it’s impossible for you to find an in-service teacher at the S-class to lead your team.”

 

“Damn… So we can only look for seniors in their fourth year?” Lu Jingning sighed.

 

Wen Xingchen saw Lu Jingning’s frustration and couldn’t help but glance at Bing Yunlin, saying, “Senior, don’t tease him.”

 

Bing Yunlin’s lips curved up, “Oh, you’re quite protective of him.”

 

Lu Jingning, feeling puzzled, asked, “What do you mean?”

 

Wen Xingchen replied, “Your club president broke through to the S-class not long ago. He’s here now to express his intention. Isn’t that obvious? The second S-class leader is already here.”

 

Lu Jingning looked up at Bing Yunlin.

 

Bing Yunlin innocently smiled, “Everything I said just now was factual, I didn’t deceive you.”

 

Lu Jingning’s lips twitched. In the end, considering that Bing Yunlin had helped him with his urgent matter, he decided not to bother with the cunning fox.

 

But in reality, the main reason was that even though he had never seen Bing Yunlin’s combat prowess, he subconsciously felt that this person was a bit scary. This judgment came from the first day he confronted Yu Zeyang in the Mecha Club. The club president stealthily approached him from behind, then casually lifted him up as if handling a little chick.

 

Of course, merely the action itself didn’t seem very difficult, but the crucial point was that even with his keen senses, he didn’t detect anyone approaching.

 

At that time, Bing Yunlin was only a semi-S-class, let alone now.

 

Regardless, he felt relieved that the issue of finding leaders was resolved during a meal, and Lu Jingning felt quite happy.

 

As he watched the two tall figures leave together, he stood outside the restaurant, stroking his chin, lost in thought.

 

Next, he only needed to find three A-class teammates. That difficulty shouldn’t be too great.

 

Several familiar names flashed through his mind, and he turned to Wen Xingchen.

 

Wen Xingchen seemed to have already guessed his thoughts and straightforwardly said, “Jiang Luan won’t be interested. He cherishes his life too much, and his lifelong dream is to graduate and return to inherit the family business. So, he will never participate in such high-risk five-star missions.”

 

If he guessed correctly, his good friend must have already taken on three or four one-star missions and was leisurely strolling down the streets with satisfaction.

 

Lu Jingning felt a bit regretful, “Then I’ll ask my other roommate.”

 

After receiving Lu Jingning’s call, Yu Qingcang readily agreed without even asking about the mission’s details.

 

After agreeing, his second question was, “Is your roommate going too?”

 

If it were a face-to-face conversation, Lu Jingning estimated he could slap Yu Qingcang, “Are you kidding me? This is a life-and-death five-star mission, not a sightseeing trip! Do you think it’s suitable for someone like Yang Hebin, who’s such a delicate Omega, to go there?”

 

It was truly unsuitable, and he couldn’t bear it.

 

Yu Qingcang subconsciously answered, and after a while, he couldn’t help but ask, “Wait a minute, why are you inviting me to such a dangerous mission? Aren’t you worried about me getting hurt or sacrificing myself?”

 

Lu Jingning lazily raised his eyelids and said emotionlessly, “Oh, it’s not good to force anyone into such situations. How about you don’t go either? Just a few A-class teammates; I can post on the forum for them.”

 

Yu Qingcang was initially expecting Lu Jingning to coax him a bit, but unexpectedly, he was met with such a ruthless and cold response. He jumped up from his chair, “Lu Dad, I was wrong! Please take me along! Please guide me and don’t leave me behind!!!”

 

Lu Jingning chuckled, “Hehe.”

 

…

 

After returning to the dormitory, Lu Jingning logged into the school network and posted a recruitment post on the forum.

 

The title was straightforward: “【Recruitment】Five-Star Mission Looking for Teammates, A-class and Above Only, No Time Wasters.”

 

Such a title stood out among the rows of three-star and four-star mission recruitments, making it particularly eye-catching.

 

As expected, within no time, there were around ten replies to the post. Lu Jingning opened them, intending to carefully screen through the applicants. However, as he read the contents of the replies, the corners of his lips involuntarily twitched.

 

1st reply: “Temporary recruitment for a five-star mission? Can you be more deceptive?”

 

2nd reply: “Where did this fool come from? If you’re trying to scam people, at least make it sound somewhat believable.”

 

…

 

7th reply: “I’m different. I think the poster is serious; they’re just not very bright.”

 

8th reply: “Are you a freshman? Don’t aim too high and have lofty ideals. Be careful not to die outside; your life won’t be guaranteed~”

 

9th reply: “Give it up, I feel like this is just an empty offer. Where’s the poster? Why aren’t they sharing their personal details? Don’t tell me they’re just a nobody below A-class.”

 

…

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

He underestimated the basic trust between people. After a moment of silence, faced with all the taunting comments, he calmly left a message: “The poster is indeed a freshman, Lu Jingning from Class Three, The Integrated Warfare Faculty. Anyone with doubts is welcome to ask in person~ :)”

 

As this reply was posted, all the mocking comments ceased immediately, and the atmosphere changed drastically.

 

33rd reply: “Damn, I’ve been looking for you for so long, schoolmate! Why bother forming a team when you could join my team? We need one more player for a four-star mission, and we’ve been waiting for you!”

 

34th reply: “Don’t deceive innocent youths for adventures. The five-star credits might seem tempting, but have you mentioned the great risks? Don’t fool the freshmen into risking their lives. Schoolmate, don’t mind him, come join my team. I’ll help you brush through four-star missions, which are way safer than five-star ones!”

 

…

 

122nd reply: “Truly a school celebrity. Your name alone becomes a hot topic. I bow to you.”

 

123rd reply: “Hahaha, am I the only one who noticed that all the replies to this recruitment post are completely off-topic? It’s the first time I’ve seen a recruitment post flooded with random comments and not a single applicant.”

 

124th reply: “The five-star missions are too terrifying. Those who can do them already have fixed teams. What’s the difference between these temporary teams and giving away free kills?”

 

…

 

After lurking in the post for half a day, Lu Jingning finally noticed a message that caught his attention: “Lu Jingning? I’m Cen Junfeng. My communication number is 3652XXXXX.”

 

He messaged Cen Junfeng back using the communication number, and he received a prompt reply. Cen Junfeng expressed his willingness to join the team directly.

 

Lu Jingning had never seen Cen Junfeng, the straight-Alpha cancer student, in a favorable light before. After a brief discussion, they quickly reached an agreement.

 

At the same time, Wen Xingchen also sent a message, saying that a senior student in his third year, Qin Yuankai, had contacted them through Wen Ye and was willing to join their team. Qin Yuankai was on the verge of breaking through to semi-S-class. Since he knew Wen Ye would be the leader, he became interested in joining.

 

Qin Yuankai was currently ranked 11th in the leaderboard, just a step away from the top ten. However, as they climbed higher, the credit gap between each rank increased significantly. So, he hoped to use this mission as an opportunity to make a significant climb in the rankings.

 

After finalizing the last member, Lu Jingning asked everyone to log onto the school network. Soon, they completed the team formation, and as the organizer, Lu Jingning successfully accepted the Watchers’ Island mission through the system.

 

Recently, many students had been closely following the team formation platform of the mission system. They witnessed the whole process of Lu Jingning’s team being created and filled one by one. When they saw the names of the members, they couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

 

“What the heck, why didn’t I sign up? Who did I see in the team leader column? Wen Ye and Bing Yunlin?!!!”

 

“The last person who joined seems to be Qin Yuankai, right? Besides the other two, who are seemingly unknown newcomers, what kind of monsters are in this team?”

 

“Wen Ye + Bing Yunlin + Lu Jingning + Wen Xingchen? Excellent, the most luxurious lineup in history! So, what kind of hellish mission are they going to undertake, bringing four S-class?”

 

“Who was laughing before, saying that freshmen taking on five-star missions were just giving away free kills? Why do I feel like now we should be worried about the other team’s free kills?”

 

“I was wrong, terribly wrong. I’ve been watching for so long, and I didn’t realize they were recruiting!”

 

“Don’t forget, Lu Jingning is an Omega! After completing this five-star mission, the credits will still be multiplied by 1.5, right? Damn, not participating is a loss of billions!”

 

“A team with a credit-boosting BUFF for a five-star mission is a first for me. Those two, Cen something and Yu something, are undoubtedly gifted!”

 

…

 

Cen Junfeng had been lurking on the forum for a few days and hadn’t found a suitable team. Today, he came with his last glimmer of hope, and when he saw Lu Jingning’s post, he immediately applied, following his instincts that it was a sure bet.

 

By the time the mission was accepted, he hadn’t had a chance to read the specific details yet, nearly blinded by the excessively luxurious lineup.

 

Cen Junfeng: “!!!”

 

This was supposed to be a mission team? Who would believe it?! They could represent the school in any exchange competition without any problem! 

 

Though it hadn’t even started yet, Cen Junfeng had already mentally prepared himself to be a little brother.

 

Following Lu Ge was a feast! As expected!

 

At this moment, Lu Jingning swiftly added all the team members, including the leader, to a group chat.

 

Cen Junfeng’s reaction was unparalleled in its speed: “Thank you, seniors, for giving me a chance to lay down and win!”

 

Following him, Yu Qingcang replied, “Thank you, seniors, for giving me a chance to lay down and win!”

 

Wen Xingchen seemed bored and copied and pasted, “Thank you, seniors, for giving me a chance to lay down and win!”

 

Lu Jingning: “Except for the above, if anyone else wants to lay down and win without working, be careful, or I’ll kick you out directly.”

 

Cen Junfeng, Yu Qingcang: “…………”

 

This sudden sneak attack was too much! How could they be so unprepared!

 

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The author has something to say: 

 

Two classmates, if you can’t handle this, how will you survive during the missions?

 

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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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