Month: October 2023 (Page 4 of 13)

Chapter 10 – The Demon King Loves the Immortal

October 24, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 10

 

The moth spirit, upon hearing these words, awoke from his slumber. He lazily yawned, stretching and sitting up. He had no upper clothing on, and his snow-white skin was prominently exposed.

 

Si Lan instinctively averted his gaze, but his peripheral vision caught an unexpected glimpse of the spirit’s body. Upon realizing that the spirit was male, Si Lan maintained a stern expression and continued to observe.

 

This moth spirit had a subtly androgynous, beautiful appearance, making it difficult to distinguish their gender.

 

“Lift his face,” the moth spirit tilted his head and instructed. The attendants promptly raised Lou Yuqing’s face.

 

The moth spirit, with a lazy expression, examined Lou Yuqing’s face closely, and suddenly, a glint of fascination appeared in his eyes, as if he had discovered something amusing. He approached Lou Yuqing, closely studying his features.

 

“This human is quite handsome. I find it hard to devour him,” the moth spirit said languidly. “How could he have fallen into the Demon Valley and survived?”

 

The Demon Valley, located on the outskirts of the Holy Realm, was protected by an array. Ordinary humans who fell into it would have their internal organs turned to ash. Even practitioners would be left powerless, if not dead. Yet, this man who had fallen appeared only unconscious.

 

“Perhaps he miraculously survived, but living prey is more nourishing,” an attendant said, showing deference.

 

The moth spirit chuckled oddly, “Keep him here, and the rest of you may leave.”

 

“Yes.”

 

The moth spirit placed Lou Yuqing on the white jade platform, his own body partially resting against Lou Yuqing’s. His gaze seemed a mix of curiosity and obsession as he studied Lou Yuqing’s face.

 

Si Lan, witnessing this scene, furrowed his brow. He couldn’t fathom the moth spirit’s intentions. The spirit simply continued to gaze at Lou Yuqing for a while, and then, surprisingly, used a strand of hair to touch Lou Yuqing’s face… and his throat.

 

The more you look into it, the more it seems to be explicit.

 

Si Lan was debating whether to look away when Lou Yuqing, lying on the white jade platform, suddenly opened his eyes.

 

“Cough…”

 

Lou Yuqing coughed unexpectedly and opened his eyes.

 

“You’re awake?” The moth spirit moved closer to Lou Yuqing. His soft body almost pressed against Lou Yuqing’s chest as he spoke. His black hair cascaded down gently on Lou Yuqing’s cheeks.

 

Lou Yuqing, confronted with the close proximity of this figure, seemed momentarily unable to react. His gaze slowly drifted downward, and when he saw the delicate, fair collarbones, his eyes abruptly shut, and he turned his head, his face turning crimson.

 

Si Lan, observing this, couldn’t help but smirk. He hadn’t recognized the moth spirit either, so it wasn’t entirely his fault.

 

At that moment, Si Lan noticed movement on his clothing. He lowered his gaze to see two small pink claws emerging from his collar, followed by two pink dragon horns and a pair of golden eyes.

 

Si Lan was surprised to find that Little White Dragon had also ventured into this illusion with him. It seemed to be curious about everything, even if it was a true dragon’s offspring, it couldn’t resist its inquisitive nature.

 

“Hahaha… Why is this human so adorable?” The moth spirit reached out to playfully rub Lou Yuqing’s blushing ears, as if he were handling an amusing toy.

 

Upon hearing the spirit’s voice, Lou Yuqing’s furrowed brows slightly relaxed, and he became aware that the spirit was male. He tried to use his magic to push the man away but found himself unable to use his powers.

 

It seemed that his cultivation had been sealed by the formation when he jumped into the Demon Valley from the Holy Realm.

 

Lou Yuqing’s expression grew somber as he opened his eyes, realizing he couldn’t employ his magic. He asked, “Where is this?”

 

“It’s the Demon Valley in the Holy Realm.”

 

The moth spirit tilted his head and inched closer to Lou Yuqing. The dark strands of his hair gently brushed against Lou Yuqing’s face as he spoke.

 

Lou Yuqing stared at the face right in front of him, appearing completely unresponsive at first. His gaze then dropped, and when he noticed the man’s exquisitely fair collarbones, he instantly closed his eyes, turned his head away, and blushed.

 

Si Lan watched the scene, amused by the fact that Lou Yuqing, like him, had initially mistaken the spirit for a woman.

 

However, Lou Yuqing’s expression changed when he noticed the delicate situation. He opened his eyes again and attempted to use magic to push away the man before him, only to realize that his powers were sealed. It appeared that his cultivation had been restricted when he descended into the Demon Valley.

 

Lou Yuqing’s gaze darkened, and he sat up on the white jade platform, distancing himself from the moth spirit. The spirit, undeterred, still sat close, even placing a hand on Lou Yuqing’s shoulder.

 

Lou Yuqing wanted to say something, but then he noticed the moth spirit’s massive wings behind him and refrained from speaking. The person before him, seemingly of ambiguous gender, was actually a monster!

 

The moth spirit saw Lou Yuqing scrutinizing his wings and, to show off, folded his wings against his chest, shaking them a few times for Lou Yuqing to see clearly.

 

“In our Holy Realm, the stronger your cultivation, the more beautiful your wings become.”

 

Lou Yuqing remained silent, his brow slightly furrowed. He instinctively went on guard against the moth spirit. He hadn’t forgotten his mission to enter the Demon Valley of the Holy Realm to kill the troublesome creature that caused havoc in the mortal realm, the Moth King.

 

At this point, Lou Yuqing was likely injured by the formation and saved by this moth spirit.

 

His top priority now was to find a way to recover his cultivation quickly.

 

“Do you like my wings?” The moth spirit fluttered his wings and leaned in closer to Lou Yuqing. Lou Yuqing, looking at the spirit’s striking red wings, furrowed his brow.

 

Seeing Lou Yuqing’s reaction, the moth spirit wasn’t offended. He laughed and leaned over Lou Yuqing’s shoulder, gently pressing his pale fingers against Lou Yuqing’s skin.

 

Lou Yuqing stiffened, and his gaze turned strange as he looked at the moth spirit. He wondered why this male moth spirit lacked a sense of propriety.

 

“I know that you humans don’t appreciate our form, but it’s alright; I can take on a human appearance as well…”

 

With that, the moth spirit was surrounded by a white mist, and his wings slowly disappeared within the mist, revealing an entirely human body.

 

This body was perfectly proportioned, with flawless fair skin, akin to a finely carved jade sculpture. Although also a man, Lou Yuqing’s face turned red immediately when he saw this transformation. He hurriedly turned his head.

 

“What is this? Please… please put on some clothes.”

 

The moth spirit muttered, “You humans are so concerned about appearances.” Yet, he couldn’t help but chuckle, clearly enamored by this handsome human.

 

The moth spirit grabbed a thin veil from the edge of the white jade platform and dr4p3d it lightly over himself. He looked like a seductive enchantress, partially veiled, with every move radiating an irresistible charm.

 

He approached Lou Yuqing’s face, and Lou Yuqing immediately withdrew, maintaining a distance. Lou Yuqing seemed wary, but the spirit couldn’t resist teasing him. “You humans are so afraid of me…”

 

“Don’t worry, I won’t eat you.” The moth spirit circled around to the other side of Lou Yuqing, his eyes intense, but the expression in those eyes was even scarier than wanting to devour him.

 

Lou Yuqing, unsure of the moth spirit’s intentions, didn’t want to speculate on the thoughts of a mere moth spirit. Since the spirit didn’t seem hostile, he tentatively asked, “Since this is the Demon Valley in the Holy Realm, where is the Moth King?”

 

“I am the Moth King.”

 

Si Lan, hearing this, was mildly surprised. The young figure with snow-white skin, clean features, and androgynous looks was the Moth King?

 

Lou Yuqing, at this moment, appeared just as surprised as Si Lan, staring at the young man before him with a puzzled expression.

 

The young man’s long hair cascaded loosely down his back, with a strand of black hair resting on his chest. This, combined with the delicate figure underneath the white veil, created a mesmerizing and captivating sight.

 

Lou Yuqing averted his eyes, unable to reconcile the figure in front of him with the ruthless and ferocious Moth King he had learned about.

 

The Moth King was known for his brutality, delighting in devouring humans, especially when they were alive. Anyone who fell into the Demon Valley was usually consumed by the moths. As a result, the number of victims dropped, and the Moth King led his moths to actively capture humans.

 

The Moth King excelled in illusions and song, luring humans to their doom. In one of his most horrifying acts, he led the moths to devour an entire village of humans overnight.

 

Lou Yuqing’s master, responsible for investigating the bloodbath in the village, had instructed Lou Yuqing on his deathbed to slay the Green River Water Monster, the Lost Forest Eagle Demon, and the Moth King in the Holy Realm. Over the years, Lou Yuqing had managed to kill the Green River Water Monster and the Lost Forest Eagle Demon, leaving only the Holy Realm Moth King.

 

In the illusion, the Moth King smiled and introduced himself, “They all call me the Moth King, but you can call me Zhong Mu.”

 

Zhong Mu found that Lou Yuqing was silent all the time, so he came close to Lou Yuqing. The tip of his small nose was directly next to the tip of Lou Yuqing’s nose, and his slender eyelashes almost touched Lou Yuqing’s eyes when they blinked.

 

That charming and beautiful face gradually enlarged in Lou Yuqing’s pupils, like a blooming poppy flower, filled with toxins.

 

“Why are you not talking?”

 

Lou Yuqing calmed down and stepped back calmly, trying to avoid Zhong Mu. In the end, Zhong Mu directly grabbed Lou Yuqing’s lapel and suddenly pulled Lou Yuqing forward. Lou Yuqing was caught off guard and bumped into Zhong Mu’s face, the corner of mouths touched.

 

Si Lan saw this scene and quickly reached out to cover the little white dragon’s eyes.

 

This scene was not suitable for children.

 

“…” The little white dragon.

 

Lou Yuqing’s pupils dilated instantly and his limbs stiffened. Zhong Mu was like a greedy child, and he moved and kissed along the corners of Lou Yuqing’s lips little by little, as if he was tasting something delicious and new. His eyes didn’t look like a devil at all, but were clean and bright, as pure as a child’s, looking at Lou Yuqing intently.

 

“Well, it’s obviously not sweet…” But he still really wanted to touch him.

Zhong Mu felt his heart beating thumping, which was the impulse and possession of unknown love. His heat seemed to have come early… I didn’t expect that his first estrus would be for a weak and pitiful human being.

 

Zhong Mu still wanted to feel the touch of kissing, and was about to kiss Lou Yuqing again, but didn’t know that Lou Yuqing obtained a sharp piece of rattan.

 

Lou Yuqing held on to the cane tightly and was about to stab Zhong Mu in the neck when Zhong Mu was not paying attention.

 

At this time, a horn suddenly sounded outside.

 

Zhong Mu’s thoughts were interrupted instantly. He let go of Lou Yuqing’s clothes, looked out the door and murmured, “It seems that the results of this hunt was not too bad.”

 

With that said, Zhong Mu turned around and looked at Lou Yuqing, “Do you want to go see the trophies with me?”

 

Lou Yuqing wiped the corners of his mouth and hid the cane in his sleeves, his eyes dark and deep, “Yeah.”

 

Si Lan’s vision also changed with the two of them, and came outside.

 

In the dark valley bottom, a group of moths gathered together, holding weapons and cheering in celebration, and the cheers were mixed with the painful howls of humans.

 

Most of the “trophies” tied together by the rope net are dead, and the living ones are just hanging on and struggling to survive.

 

Blood covered the entire ground, and the smell of blood was everywhere. Even after living in the demon world for more than a thousand years, Si Lan couldn’t bear to look at it and turned away.

 

Zhong Mu sat on the high platform and looked down at the group of celebrating moths below. He leaned on his seat, supported his head with one hand, and listened casually to his subordinates’ report on the capture.

 

Lou Yuqing clenched her fingers tightly and moved the corners of her lips, “Those who are still alive, can you let them go?”

 

“Are you begging me?”

 

Zhong Mu tilted his head, opening his beautiful eyes like a child, looking at Lou Yuqing for a moment.

 

Lou Yuqing’s Adam’s apple bobbed, as if he wanted to say something, but he held it back, with a look of unhappiness on his face. If it weren’t for his total lack of cultivation, why would he bow his head like this? He had never been so aggrieved in his life.

 

“If I beg you, would you let those people go?”

 

Zhong Mu nodded.

 

Lou Yuqing closed his eyelids and was just about to ask for mercy when Zhong Mu snuggled softly onto Lou Yuqing’s shoulder and said, “Please beg me again when you go back. I think I only want to see you beg me in private.”

 

Lou Yuqing looked at Zhong Mu’s hand on his shoulder, his expression stiffened, but he didn’t avoid it.

 

Lou Yuqing is a practitioner of the ruthless way and cannot understand love. In his eyes, those joys, tears, infatuation, and lingering are meaningless expressions of emotion.

 

But he never thought that one day he would use this emotion to achieve some purpose.

 

Zhong Mu turned around and ordered the moths to release the humans who were still alive. After hearing this, the moths all showed expressions of surprise and dissatisfaction, and their eyes towards Lou Yuqing were filled with hatred.

 

“King, you must not be enarmoured by a human being.”

 

Si Lan saw the anxious look on the moth’s face when he spoke, and suddenly understood what the moth was feeling.

 

In the world of moths, moths fall in love with humans, which is probably the same as in the world of humans, humans fall in love with roast duck.

 

Very funny.

 

Si Lan exhaled and lowered his eyes to look at the little white dragon in his arms. He didn’t know if his pheasant was also food in the eyes of the little white dragon…

 

Thinking of this, Si Lan shuddered.

 

Zhong Mu ignored the moths’ advice and made a gesture. The moths reluctantly retreated and let out the humans who were still alive. Then the carnival began, and they danced around the piled corpses, spreading their wings and shouting.

 

After the carnival, there is a gluttonous feast.

 

Lou Yuqing avoided his gaze and tried his best to hide his anger. Zhong Mu saw Lou Yuqing’s discomfort and took Lou Yuqing away.

 

Zhong Mu said casually as he walked, “After you humans catch the chickens, you pluck the feathers, chop them into pieces, stir-fry, braise, or deep-fry them. You can eat them however you want. You don’t think that’s remotely cruel at all.”

 

As a member of the chicken clan, Si Lan couldn’t help but nodded when he heard this, and then shook his head… It seemed to be the truth, but it seemed not to be the truth.

 

He saw Lou Yuqing’s expression condensed, and there was a faint feeling of disgust between his eyebrows.

 

Lou Yuqing said, “That’s different.”

 

“How could it be different? When you eat others, you say that the weak eat the strong. But when others eat you, you start talking about benevolence and morality, and even regard those races that harm you as evil people, and kill them all. It has risen to the level of doing justice for heaven, punishing evil and promoting good. But at this time, why don’t you say that the weak should eat the strong?”

 

Lou Yuqing’s voice was neither soft nor serious, “Humans are not necessarily weak. Do you know that Lou Yuqing, the master of the Xuanling Sect in the human world, his mission is to kill monsters. The Qinghe water monster and the confusing forest eagle monster have already died at his hands. The next one could be you.”

 

“Lou Yuqing?” Zhong Mu didn’t care, “No cultivator has ever been able to enter the Demon Valley unharmed. I’m not afraid of them.”

 

Lou Yuqing said nothing.

 

After walking a distance, Zhong Mu suddenly stopped in his tracks, turning to look at Luo Yuqing.

 

“By the way, I forgot to ask, what’s your name?”

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

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Chapter 70 – Long ge, you’re the best!

October 24, 2023 / / 1 Comment

Chapter 70 – Long ge, you’re the best!

 

The entire classroom turned their attention towards the door. Fei Yuhuan furrowed his brow and asked, “Which one is Jian Sheng?”

 

Even the class teacher was somewhat surprised. How did this troublemaker end up here? Fei Yuhuan, the little overlord of the Dragon Clan, was a prominent figure in the school, just slightly overshadowed by Lord Dragon himself during his time at school.

 

“Um, what’s the matter, young man?” The class teacher tried to salvage the situation for her student. “This isn’t the way to resolve problems.”

 

Fei Yuhuan frowned, “Are you Jian Sheng?”

 

The class teacher shook her head, “I’m not.”

 

“You take over,” Fei Yuhuan leaned against the door, arms crossed, his tone unfriendly. “Don’t make me repeat myself.”

 

Jian Sheng was feeling a bit uneasy. He glanced at his son, as if worried that he might associate with troublemakers.

 

But Jian Sheng wasn’t too afraid. He stood up and said, “I am.”

 

Compared to the Dark Star people, humans were quite frail, especially Jian Sheng, who had always been undernourished. In front of Fei Yuhuan, he appeared even more fragile.

 

Jian Sheng turned to the class teacher, “Teacher, I’ll be right back.”

 

The class teacher nodded.

 

Before he left, Jian Luo pulled him aside, “If anything happens, call for help in time.”

 

Although he didn’t want to jump to conclusions about others, this Fei Yuhuan seemed extremely formidable, comparable to Lord Dragon in terms of aura.

 

Jian Sheng gave him a reassuring look.

 

As the parent-teacher conference was coming to an end, Jian Luo prepared to leave. Before he left, he had a chat with the class teacher about the children’s recent developments.

 

The class teacher said, “Mr. Jian, on behalf of the children, I would like to invite you and your mother to our flea market.”

 

Jian Luo was surprised, “Why invite me?”

 

“It’s evident that you care for the children and don’t mind being around them,” the class teacher said politely. “Under your guidance, the children were lively and enthusiastic today. We sincerely hope you can join us at the flea market.”

 

Jian Luo wasn’t particularly interested in these activities, but he didn’t want to refuse directly. “But I can’t be of much help.”

 

The class teacher smiled, “We’re just inviting you to have fun; we don’t really need your assistance. If you have the time, please grace us with your presence.”

 

Jian Luo thought for a moment and didn’t rush to decline, “Alright.”

 

Ever since he became pregnant, his tolerance for children had increased for no apparent reason. He simply liked children.

 

Seeing them always made him think of little dragons. He hoped that the little dragons would be happier in the future and encounter more kind-hearted people, so the world would be gentler to them.

 

“Ding Ling Ling.”

 

The bell signaling the end of the class rang outside.

 

Jian Luo bid farewell to the class teacher and left. As he came out, he met Jian Sheng returning and accidentally bumped into his brother. He quickly checked to see if he was hurt.

 

Jian Luo rushed even faster, “Ah Sheng, are you okay?”

 

Jian Sheng shook his head, “I’m fine. Why would I be hurt? I came to return something to Senior.”

 

This piqued Jian Luo’s interest, “Return what?”

 

Jian Sheng scratched his head in embarrassment, “I found his meal card the day before yesterday. Since I can’t enter the S-class classrooms, and I was busy these days, I didn’t get a chance to return it.”

 

“…”

 

Jian Luo was actually a bit disappointed, “Is that it?”

 

Jian Sheng was puzzled, “What’s wrong?”

 

Seeing his younger brother’s innocent gaze, Jian Luo couldn’t help but suppress his own thoughts. After all, children could also have pure friendships, and as an adult, he should fully support them!

 

The group returned to the peaceful park.

 

On the way, Jian Sheng couldn’t resist asking Jian Luo about the voting issue, “Brother, you didn’t rig the votes, did you? Some people…”

 

Jian Luo patiently replied, “No.”

 

Jian Sheng: “…”

 

Slightly more clever, their father, Su Liang, stepped in to answer for Jian Luo, “Because your big brother is going to do a livestream, he’s getting to know more people. Surely there are some kind-hearted folks among them.”

 

This explanation seemed to work.

 

Jian Sheng completely believed it.

 

Jian Luo smiled a little guiltily and didn’t argue with the excuse Su Liang had given. In reality, he didn’t have any reservations about revealing Lu Shifeng’s identity. He just wasn’t sure where this relationship was heading, and he decided it was best to leave it at that for now.

 

Once they returned home, the three of them began to discuss the flea market.

 

Su Liang, preparing dinner while wearing an apron, commented, “Dark Star people are very skilled in high-tech. If we sell ordinary things, they won’t be interested.”

 

Jian Sheng, helping with the vegetables in the living room, added, “Each of them has different preferences; there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.”

 

That was indeed true. Dark Star people had varied tastes, with no unified standard.

 

Jian Sheng and Su Liang chatted on and off, but they couldn’t come up with a plan. Meanwhile, Jian Luo, sitting on the couch and watching TV, decided to contact Lu Shifeng.

 

He thought for a moment and began typing a message to Lu Shifeng: “Hello?”

 

This message seemed a bit formal, as he was asking for help. Perhaps he should sound friendlier. With that in mind, Jian Luo changed it to: “Dragon bro, you there? ^-^”

 

After sending the message, he expected to wait for a while for a response, but surprisingly, Lu Shifeng replied quickly: “What’s up?”

 

Jian Luo felt a mix of disappointment and excitement. “Oh, do you know what Dark Star students usually like or what’s popular at the flea market?”

 

After sending the message, there was silence. Jian Luo occasionally glanced at his communicator while watching TV but received no reply. He began to feel a bit anxious and secretly held some expectations.

 

This kind of hidden anticipation was reminiscent of his teenage days when he chatted with his crush on WeChat. However, he attributed it to the anxiety he felt for his younger brother.

 

After a while, Lu Shifeng finally responded: “Different ethnic groups have different preferences; there’s no unified answer.”

 

Jian Luo wasn’t sure whether to feel disappointed or relieved. “Oh, I see.”

 

Lu Shifeng followed up with some advice: “Rather than asking them what they like, it’s better to stick to your strengths and make the most of them.”

 

It was as if he were a seasoned general guiding an inexperienced soldier.

 

Jian Luo rubbed his chin, pondered for a while, and finally found a direction. His eyes lit up as he came up with an idea. “Got it, I understand!”

 

Lu Shifeng was quite satisfied with his response and sent Jian Luo a document. The document was quite large, and given the slow internet in their area, it might have been sent earlier but only just appeared on Jian Luo’s communicator.

 

As the document was being received, Jian Luo couldn’t resist his curiosity. “What’s this?”

 

“Have a look,” Lu Shifeng replied succinctly. “It’s a compilation of the most popular items at flea markets in recent years.”

 

Jian Luo was amazed. Was Lu Shifeng some kind of genius? How could he find something like this?

 

Jian Luo admired Lu Shifeng, and in addition to admiration, he felt an unusual emotion welling up inside him. It was a feeling of being seen and cared for. Even if it was just because there were children present, the feeling of being noticed and cared for by Lu Shifeng was simply wonderful.

 

Regardless of the reason, he was genuinely thankful for Lu Shifeng’s kindness. “Dragon bro, you’re amazing!”

 

Lu Shifeng responded with a plain, “Is that so?”

 

Jian Luo had to compliment him further, “No, really. Thank you so much. I’ll definitely repay you later!”

 

Lu Shifeng, looking at the word “repay,” narrowed his eyes and replied, “No need to go to great lengths. If you really want to repay me, just be a good boy and take your medicine. Don’t mess around. That would be a repayment in itself.”

 

Jian Luo was left speechless.

 

Done.

After chatting with Lu Shifeng, Jian Luo began to read the documents. There were indeed many things that could be borrowed from them, whether it was more toys or food, they were among the top choices.

 

Thinking about it, the flea market was just a few days away. Mass-producing toys was not practical and wouldn’t be done in time. If they had to, it was quicker and simpler to make food.

 

After hearing Jian Luo’s thoughts, Su Liang asked, “But Luo Luo, how do we know what these races like to eat?”

 

Jian Luo stood up, a smile on his face. “Who doesn’t know?”

 

The next day – the flea market.

 

This was a relatively bustling day at the academy. Different classes and sections sold similar items, mostly based on the preferences of different races.

 

The Dark Star didn’t just have a few major noble families; there were also smaller clans like the rabbits, dogs, and cats. These races all existed in reality.

 

The dog race liked to sell various bone decorations, rabbits liked to sell grass-made woven toys, and cats liked to make various traps. Of course, these were all basic-level items. As you went higher in class, the variety and rarity of items increased.

 

Many classes were bustling with activity, but there were only a few people in Class G. In fact, the children had all carefully brought something with them.

 

Jian Sheng brought a food platter prepared for Jian Luo, divided into four small sections, containing different foods tailored to the tastes of several noble races.

 

Jian Sheng, who was next to Jian Luo, asked, “Brother, do you think they will really like it?”

 

“Hmm?” Jian Luo remained calm. “If they don’t like it, then what? I can make a taste survey next time for targeted improvements.”

 

“You really don’t waste any effort.”

 

Soon, students approached their booth, attracted by the aroma of the food. The food on the platter had different colors and flavors, including spicy sticks that the Dragon race liked, sweet cakes preferred by the Phoenix race, and a slightly salty cake for the Pixiu. The different flavors were alluring.

 

The children from Class G, however, showed little interest.

 

Jian Sheng encouraged, “Shall we come up with a catchy slogan?”

 

No one agreed.

 

Finally, a little girl said, “Class Leader, there’s no one here to attract with slogans.”

 

Compared to the small stalls of the major noble families, there was so much to explore, and nobody had the time to come to this remote place to find trouble. Not only this little girl, but the others also seemed dejected, looking as though they were waiting for it to end.

 

Everyone seemed lifeless, like they were participating in an activity forced upon them.

 

Jian Sheng was not satisfied; he found a board and started making a sign that said, “Buy something and get snacks.”

 

As he was making it, people passing by were drawn to the commotion of creating the sign. When they approached, they saw the pastry platter and couldn’t help but ask, “How are these snacks sold?”

 

Jian Sheng hurriedly replied, “They’re not for sale. When you buy an item, you get a snack.”

 

The child who asked was from the dog race, a subsidiary of Pixiu. His nose was sharp, and he had his eyes on the cake from a distance. It was simply too enticing.

 

The young boy from the dog race looked around the stall and then pointed to a workbook, saying, “I’ll buy a workbook.”

 

Jian Sheng’s eyes lit up with joy. “Alright!”

 

He quickly helped with the packaging, and soon, their first sale was made, unexpectedly fast and unbelievable. Once it started, the rest of the business seemed to go smoothly.

 

Word spread, and more and more children came, all lured by the promise of prizes.

 

“Have you gotten your prize yet?”

“You haven’t tried these snacks?”

“Hurry up, the prizes will run out.”

 

The Dark Star people generally loved to eat, especially children. Their expressions of likes and dislikes were usually more straightforward. Gradually, the booth that had initially been ignored began to attract more people.

 

Some children were initially indifferent but became interested as more people gathered. Those with good manual skills approached Jian Sheng and said, “Class Leader, let me help.”

 

The livelier ones shouted to attract customers, “These items are not negotiable, but they’re very affordable. This ball isn’t just for taking pictures; look, it can also record videos…”

 

The other children also started doing various tasks, and the entire class was visibly bustling with activity.

 

This change didn’t go unnoticed by the students from the opposite class. They were a higher class than Class G, usually looking down on them with superiority. However, they couldn’t believe that this time, Class G had actually improved and not only won the vote but also attracted so many customers at the flea market.

 

One child asked, “Class Leader, what should we do?”

 

Their class leader, a girl, snorted. “We’ll also give away snacks, just like them.”

 

A curious child asked, “What activity should we organize?”

 

After thinking for a moment, the girl took out a framed handguard from her storage grid with pride. “Do you know what this is? It’s a handguard used by Marshal Lu, Marshal Lu touched it.”

 

To the children, Marshal Lu Shifeng was a legendary figure. The items associated with him were like celebrity memorabilia. When this item came out, it instantly attracted a crowd of onlookers.

 

The class leader smiled triumphantly. “Anyone who buys something can take a picture with it, touch it, and help make a sign!”

 

The other children all agreed.

 

Their efficiency was also fast, and in no time, they had made a sign. Many passersby were attracted by the sight of the three characters “Lu Shifeng,” a testament to the charisma of Marshal Lu.

 

Jian Sheng noticed Jing’s reaction and turned to Jian Luo. “Brother, it seems like they’re selling Marshal Lu’s handguard over there!”

 

Jian Luo, who had been dozing off in the back, was startled.

 

Jian Sheng eagerly said, “I really like Marshal Lu, do you want to go see it, Brother?”

 

“…Not interested.”

 

Jian Luo casually remarked, “It might be fake, who knows.”

 

“Brother, you’ve never seen it, how can you say it’s fake?” Jian Sheng pulled him. “Come on, let’s take a look.”

 

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

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Chapter 85 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

October 24, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 85

 

In the blink of an eye, the day of the official start of the bounty league had arrived. The competition venue was bustling with a large crowd of people, showcasing the prosperity of the interstellar era.

 

Lu Jingning arrived early in the morning and was already feeling irritated due to the crowds pushing and shoving around him. He noticed a sudden wave of people screaming and running past him, their high-pitched voices causing him to frown. He couldn’t help but ask, “What’s going on over there? They’re acting like they’ve taken some kind of stimulant.”

 

Bing Yunlin replied, “Oh, it should be some celebrity contestants who have arrived.”

 

Lu Jingning’s lips twitched, “Celebrities in this mediocre competition? Who could they be?”

 

Yan Hebin explained in a nonchalant tone, “No matter which bounty league it is, it will attract a large number of spectators, and many professional bounty hunters use such events to increase their popularity and attract more fans.”

 

It was evident that Yan Hebin had done his homework, although he didn’t seem like someone who would pay attention to such things.

 

Lu Jingning looked over at the man dressed in blue who had just descended from a flying vehicle not far away. He snorted disdainfully at the screaming fans around, “Who the heck is that? Dressed like a blue duck, and with just that appearance, he has so many fans? What if I show up? Will I sweep them all off their feet?”

 

Yan Hebin glanced at him and said, “… The bounty league mainly focuses on combat strength.”

 

Lu Jingning raised an eyebrow, “Do you really think his combat strength could be higher than mine?”

 

Yan Hebin replied, “… Forget I said anything.”

 

Listening to their conversation, Wen Xingchen had a somewhat bad feeling. He reached out and pulled Lu Jingning into his arms, his eyes slightly lowered, and reminded him as his boyfriend, “Lu bro, let’s discuss something. When you enter the arena, be a little more low-key, don’t show off too much, and don’t make the audience go wild.”

 

Lu Jingning felt a bit unhappy about his lack of trust, “Do I look like the kind of person who would attract unwanted attention?”

 

Wen Xingchen maintained a calm smile in response to the skepticism, “Of course not. I’m just worried that your striking appearance might unintentionally win over too many hearts.”

 

Lu Jingning felt comfortable hearing this and thought for a moment, “That’s true. I’ll try to be more restrained, then.”

 

Wen Xingchen continued to hold him gently, “Thank you very much.”

 

…

 

Since everyone’s preliminary rounds were divided into different groups, after completing the registration and exchanging words of encouragement, they each went to their respective competition venues.

 

Lu Jingning was placed in Group C, No. 10, and followed the provided map to the venue. As he approached the building, he glanced at the black square structure before him. The venue was far from the spectator area, and the noise from outside faded away, creating an atmosphere of seriousness.

 

Just as he was about to take a step forward, he suddenly halted his movement.

 

A figure flashed by in his peripheral vision, and before he could fully see the person’s appearance, they had disappeared into the entrance of the neighboring group.

 

It wasn’t someone familiar, but the striking white hair was too eye-catching and reminded him of a particularly profound memory.

 

Lu Jingning’s blood froze for a moment.

 

He stood still for a while but eventually shook his head inwardly, resuming his steps and entering his own competition venue.

 

Although white hair was not a common hair color among humans, it was not unheard of among the Insect race. With the diverse mix of participants in this bounty league, there were quite a few Insect contestants as well. It was unlikely to be anything more than a coincidence, right?

 

After completing the registration at the entrance, Lu Jingning was taken to his designated virtual cabin. Once fully immersed in the virtual data, he opened his eyes again and found himself in the waiting area of the virtual space.

 

As the competition hadn’t started yet, all participants were waiting here. When he appeared, he felt countless gazes converging on him from all directions.

 

But in the next second, they silently turned away.

 

Oh, an Omega, and a very beautiful one.

 

But no matter how attractive he was, what use would it be here?

 

Most people were here for fame or profit. Even if they were a bit conceited, they would only focus on the competition rewards. During the matches, some participants might form teams to pursue ranking points, but they were usually people they recognized. As for new participants like him, they were more cautious in finding teammates.

 

Lu Jingning didn’t mind being ignored by others. He hadn’t planned on finding a teammate anyway, so being left alone was actually quite peaceful.

 

He did notice a few young participants nearby who would occasionally glance his way and mutter among themselves.

 

“Hey, have you guys noticed that this Omega looks a bit familiar?”

 

“Is he a celebrity from some modeling company?”

 

“Maybe, I feel like I’ve seen him on a live stream before.”

 

“Tsk, people are so lucky! Why can some people ride the waves smoothly just because of their looks, while I have no future even after entering the military academy?”

 

“Why worry about others so much? Focus on preparing for the competition! If you’re eliminated in the preliminaries, you’ll be done for!”

 

“I know, but… does this Omega really look like a celebrity? I somehow don’t think so.”

 

“It’s already so late, why are you still concerned about others? Prepare well for the competition! If you can’t advance in the preliminaries, then it’s truly over!”

 

Lu Jingning couldn’t help but feel amused, “Newbies are all the same, a bit thin-skinned…”

 

He looked up at the countdown on the screen; there were less than three minutes left.

 

At this moment, a few more participants arrived, and to his surprise, one of them was the blue duck he had seen outside.

 

After entering the arena, the system automatically provided everyone with a simple and uniform combat suit. However, this particular guy with blue hair not only had blue hair but also wore blue eyeshadow, making his flamboyant appearance impossible to ignore.

 

Lu Jingning observed as a crowd instantly gathered around him, a stark contrast to the lack of attention he received when he arrived.

 

Lu Jingning: “…”

 

Well, what can he say? The guy is a celebrity contestant, after all!

 

Soon, all participants from the preliminary rounds gathered, and there were quite a lot of them in one group, around fifty people.

 

When the countdown reached one minute, the system began to explain the specific rules of the preliminary round to everyone. Lu Jingning listened for a while and got a rough idea. 

 

In simple terms, it was a score-snatching match. Killing other participants would earn two points, and the top three players who successfully occupied the independent bases inside the arena would earn 10, 6, and 3 points, respectively. The top three players to reach the finish line would get 20, 15, and 10 points. In total, there were four independent bases in all the maps, so even if someone secured the first place in all bases, they could only get a total of 40 points. This meant that the primary source of points would be from other participants.

 

Lu Jingning quickly came up with a plan. First, kill monsters, then take over bases!

 

As the contestants waited anxiously for the preliminary round to officially begin, numerous live broadcast channels were already available on various star networks. However, due to the large number of venues for the preliminary rounds, the audience was dispersed across multiple channels.

 

Fortunately, the group Lu Jingning was in had the blue-haired celebrity, so the number of viewers on their channel was quite substantial.

 

Most of the viewers were fans of the blue-haired guy, and they were mainly there to watch their idol. As a result, the barrage on the live broadcast page was harmonious.

 

At this moment, the screen was focused on the waiting area, and the topics of discussion revolved around the contestants’ appearances.

 

The barrage rolled slowly –

 

“Wow, besides my husband, there are so many handsome guys in this group! My feminine heart!”

 

“Just thinking that these young ones will be covered in blood in a moment makes me… feel a bit excited!”

 

“Ah? Was that an Omega just now? Quickly, show it again! Ah ah ah, so handsome! Almost blinded my eyes!”

 

“Do you need more than one husband? Why look at the Omega? Damn, but he’s really good-looking!”

 

“Which talent agency is responsible for training these newcomers? But where are his teammates? Is he planning to solo the whole thing?”

 

“Why isn’t anyone teaming up with him?! Even if I were given such a beautiful leg accessory, I’d be happy!”

 

“Don’t seduce me! I’m devoted to my husband, no climbing over walls for me!”

 

…

 

Each live broadcast room had corresponding staff handling the situation. They noticed that the topics in the barrage seemed to revolve around the same person, so they quickly shifted the focus to the blue-haired celebrity.

 

Just at this moment, the countdown ended, and the competition officially began.

 

As the participants’ bodies were enveloped in beams of light, the background switched to another wilderness.

 

As expected, many participants chose to actively score points at the beginning of the match. As a result, the arena turned into a scene of bloodshed.

 

The audience instinctively covered their eyes before the bloody scenes appeared, fearing to witness the good-looking Omega being drenched in blood.

 

However, just as other participants engaged in violent combat, the person in front of the camera flashed and had already moved away from the center of the battle zone.

 

Then, in the next second, the Omega in the video punched the head of a nearby contestant, rendering the unfortunate guy unconscious. He casually lifted the unconscious player like he was holding a convenient weapon and swung him around.

 

Next, as he re-entered the battlefield, he plowed into it like a bowling ball, scattering everyone in all directions.

 

The barrage paused for a few seconds in confusion.

 

Audience: ???

 

What’s with this Omega???

 

Why did they feel pity for him just now?!!

 

…

 

At the same time, in a dormitory at the Imperial Navy University.

 

Jian Luan, who was concerned about the competition, happened to witness this scene and fell into contemplation with an expressionless face.

 

This vaguely familiar scene reminded him of some not-so-good memories.

 

After the competition, he wondered if he could have a chat with that brother who had been turned into a weapon?

 

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

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Chapter 9 – It's hard to escape from the Omegaverse trope!

October 23, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 9

 

That night, as soon as Tang Xiyan returned home, Qu Di urged him to take out the artist profile he had been given to review.

 

But Tang Xiyan wanted to play it slow. “I’m so tired. Can we look at it tomorrow?”

 

“No, where did you put it?” Qu Di asked.

 

Tang Xiyan lay on the bed and pointed to his desk, which was cluttered with the recent compositions he’d been working on. Qu Di tidied up a bit and, to his surprise, found the script for this drama under the pile of papers. The script had “Mountains and Rivers” written in large letters on the white cover, with Tang Xiyan’s signature above it.

 

“Is this your script?” Qu Di inquired.

 

Tang Xiyan glanced at it and reached out his hand. “Yes, I took a look after receiving it and left it there.”

 

Qu Di picked up the topmost script and noticed that the pages had curled edges, with several sticky notes stuck throughout, showing that Tang Xiyan had not merely looked at it and left it alone. He handed the script to Tang Xiyan, who casually flipped through it. It was filled with notes and comments, even using different-colored pens.

 

Tang Xiyan looked up at Qu Di and, thinking Qu Di was interested, said, “Do you want to read it? You can take it and study it.”

 

Qu Di, however, quickly stopped him, “No, I just thought you hadn’t prepared at all. Now I feel reassured.”

 

This unexpected praise made Tang Xiyan blush, and he pretended to focus on the script while nervously shuffling the pages. He even spoke louder, “Why are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?”

 

Qu Di, though, suspected he was pretending, but he left Tang Xiyan to his reading.

 

Two weeks later, on August 1st, the annual grand drama “Mountains and Rivers,” produced by Tang Xiyan’s investment company, officially began filming. The opening ceremony was held at the Red Pear Film and Television City. Qu Di had spent the previous night at Tang Xiyan’s home to ensure he wouldn’t be late for this important day.

 

Qu Di woke up early, well before 6 a.m., as he didn’t want to miss this crucial event. He had been anxious all night, fearing he might oversleep. He went downstairs to prepare breakfast for Tang Xiyan. Today, he knew Tang Xiyan would be busy, so he decided to let him have a slightly more substantial breakfast than usual.

 

He originally planned to wake Tang Xiyan at 6 a.m., but when he entered the room, he saw that Tang Xiyan was already awake. He had just finished showering and was wrapped in a white bath towel, with a wet head. When he saw Qu Di, Tang Xiyan complained, “Why didn’t you knock before entering?”

 

The strong scent of Alpha pheromones assaulted Qu Di’s senses, even though most Betas couldn’t detect such scents. He had always been one of the few exceptions who could mildly sense them. Tang Xiyan was unaware of this ability.

 

Feeling somewhat embarrassed about unintentionally invading Tang Xiyan’s privacy, Qu Di quickly explained, “You seemed to be awake, so I thought I could come in.”

 

Tang Xiyan was surprised at how early Qu Di was up and thought he might have been trying to impress him. He wondered if he had done something remarkable. “Why are you up so early? Are you trying to impress me?”

 

Tang Xiyan looked at his well-defined muscles and felt quite pleased with himself. He assumed that Qu Di was envious of him.

 

At the crack of dawn, the chauffeur-driven car arrived, and they were the second group to arrive at the location, with even the male lead, Shu Yi, not having arrived yet. As soon as they arrived, Tang Xiyan was ushered away to the makeup and wardrobe department.

 

Qu Di was feeling a bit nervous, especially as they moved closer to the set. His palms began to sweat, and he grew increasingly uneasy. Finally, as they stepped into the makeup room, he abruptly said, “I’ll go get you some water.”

 

Without waiting for Tang Xiyan’s response, he turned and left the room. The makeup artist was puzzled and mentioned, “We have water right here.”

 

Tang Xiyan’s agent leaned in and quietly explained, “He’s a bit new and is feeling nervous. He hasn’t slept well all night. Look at those dark circles under his eyes.”

 

Qu Di left and spent nearly half an hour outside. He stood in the sun with two bottles of water in hand, but he hesitated to enter the makeup room. He still hadn’t figured out a way to make his encounter with his predecessor less awkward.

 

Suddenly, a soft voice broke his train of thought. “Xiao Di?”

 

It was Shu Yi, with his assistant Zheng Siyi and his agent, Liu Meng, following behind.

 

He turned to the side, wanting to let them in. “Ah… Mr. Shu… Shu Yì.”

 

“Call me Shu Yì, and why are you standing here? Why don’t you come inside?” The water from the bottle dripped down the side of the bottle, casting a small shadow at his feet. Every time he spoke to Shu Yì, he would instinctively get nervous. “I… I… I’m waiting for Xi Yan. He’s… he’s getting his makeup done.”

 

In this state, he looked like a naughty student caught doing something wrong by the class teacher, stuttering in his speech and avoiding eye contact. Shu Yì didn’t press him and reminded him, “Assistants can go inside too. Don’t stand here; it’s too hot outside.”

 

After saying this, Shu Yì went inside to get ready for makeup. Qu Di suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, but he also realized that he wasn’t as nervous as he had been just a moment ago. So he gathered his courage and went inside.

 

He took too long, and Tang Xiyan had already gone into the dressing room to change. He put down the water he was holding and looked around discreetly. Other than Shu Yì, who had just entered, he didn’t see Yang Ji’s figure. Maybe he had already finished makeup and changed his clothes… But before he could sit down, someone came out of one of the dressing rooms.

 

He didn’t notice and bumped into a chair next to him, causing the chair legs to scr4p3 against the floor, creating an ear-piercing noise. In an instant, everyone in the makeup room turned their gaze to him, including Yang Ji, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time.

 

Yang Ji’s pupils slightly contracted, partly in disbelief and then subconsciously furrowing his brows. How could he be here!? Why was this beta so persistent? Didn’t he make it clear to him?

 

“Sorry… I disturbed everyone,” Qu Di said apologetically.

 

Many of the makeup room staff were the same people who had taken the official makeup photos last time and knew he was Tang Xiyan’s assistant. They all expressed that it was no big deal. “It’s a small matter; just be careful.” Then everyone went back to their tasks.

 

Only Yang Ji remained in place, staring at him. Qu Di was the first to avert his gaze because he saw Tang Xiyan coming out in his changed clothes.

 

“Qu Di! Did you go to Mars to buy water? How long has it been?”

 

Qu Di quickly approached to help him with the long and heavy red tassel spear. “You have to go out to get it here; I don’t know the way, and I got lost.”

 

“Are you stupid? How could the organizers not have water? Tang Arts is not that poor.” Although he said this, he still picked up the water Qu Di bought and took a sip.

 

This outfit was really making him feel hot.

 

Qu Di handed him a tissue. “Be careful not to mess up your makeup.”

 

“Alright, why are you so troublesome, just like an Omega.”

 

Seeing his ex boyfriend, who had been useless in the past, being so familiar with the current popular idol, Yang Ji tightly gripped the cuffs of his pants. Although he should be the one in a superior position, Qu Di had only ever looked up to him.

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

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

 

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Chapter 9 – Humanoid Moth Spirit

October 23, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 9

 

Si Lan had noticed before that Little White Dragon could repair its internal energy on its own, so he didn’t take it to see a doctor. But he didn’t expect that the little thing’s internal energy had gone haywire again.

 

“Little one, hold on for now. After the wedding, I’ll take you to see a healer,” Si Lan said.

 

Little White Dragon blinked its eyes, which was its way of responding to Si Lan.

 

After a night’s rest, Si Lan’s mood had calmed down considerably. He pushed the door open and saw the Teng Ying plant crawling on the Xuanling Mountain, and he could now calm his mind.

 

The weather today was nice, with the golden sun high in the sky. Floating clouds gently moved above the mountain peak, obscuring beams of golden sunlight. The valley breeze brushed through the trees, causing the branches and leaves to sway gently.

 

Si Lan performed a spell, and countless brown feathers materialized in his palm. These feathers seemed to have a life of their own, floating in mid-air and flying around the Xuanling Mountain.

 

They were his little spies.

 

“No matter what happens today, make sure you stay in my arms. Don’t run off on your own,” Si Lan touched Little White Dragon’s head.

 

Little White Dragon looked up at Si Lan with a hint of seriousness in its expression.

 

What would this Demon Lord do today?

 

Xuyi, leading a group of disciples, arrived. Seeing Si Lan talking to Little White Dragon, he respectfully greeted, “Master Si Lan, the banquet is about to begin. I’ll escort you.”

 

The marriage ceremony in the cultivation world was quite elaborate, and Xuyi was worried that Si Lan might not understand, so he had come to find him.

 

“Thank you,” Si Lan nodded slightly.

 

Xuyi noticed that Si Lan’s eyes were a bit tired and couldn’t help but ask, “Master Si Lan, did you rest well last night?”

 

“Um, last night around midnight, I heard some insects outside the window, and I couldn’t sleep. Are there insects in Xuanling Mountain with teeth that look like… human teeth?” Si Lan coughed slightly as he spoke, seeming somewhat embarrassed.

 

Xuyi was stunned, “Insects with teeth that look like human teeth? I’ve never seen anything like that…”

 

Were there no such insects?

 

Si Lan unconsciously touched his neck. If it weren’t for the faint pain in his neck, he would have thought it was just his imagination.

 

If it wasn’t insects, could it be demons?

 

What kind of demon could bite him without him noticing?

 

He couldn’t help muttering to himself in his mind, but he didn’t notice that Little White Dragon in his arms buried its head even deeper.

 

This wedding in Xuanling Gate had attracted prominent figures from the cultivation world.

 

During the banquet, people gathered in small groups, chatting and mingling. Although they wore robes from different sects, they all exuded an otherworldly and elegant aura.

 

Si Lan glanced at the people, then withdrew his gaze and took a seat on the side.

 

As soon as he sat down, a cultivator leaned over and asked, “Brother, you look unfamiliar. May I ask which sect you belong to?”

 

Si Lan looked at the man’s attire, white inner robe with a blue silk Zen robe on the outside, exactly the same as Song Guang’s attire.

 

Probably due to his unfavorable impression of Song Guang, and by extension, his fellow disciples, Si Lan casually replied, “I’m an unaffiliated cultivator.”

 

As soon as he said this, the expressions of the nearby cultivators subtly changed.

 

In the cultivation world, a cultivator’s background was highly regarded, and it was believed that those from renowned sects and families had the potential to reach great heights. Therefore, unaffiliated cultivators were always seen as the lowest in the cultivation hierarchy.

 

In other words, unaffiliated cultivators were at the bottom of the food chain in the cultivation world.

 

The Nascent Soul stage cultivator who had initially thought that Si Lan was some hidden immortal now didn’t want to get too close after hearing that he was an unaffiliated cultivator. He gave a perfunctory smile and turned to continue his conversation with the people around him.

 

“Has anyone seen Brother Song Guang today? I went to his room this morning, and he wasn’t there. I thought he had already come,” someone said.

 

“Yeah, Song Guang usually loves to join in the fun…”

 

“Have any of you seen him today?”

“No.”

 

“I haven’t seen him either…”

 

Si Lan listened to the conversation of the people nearby and quietly played with the glass of lustrous wine in front of him.

 

If everything went as expected, they probably wouldn’t see Song Guang again.

 

Shaoqing, a Xuanling Gate disciple, carried a green jug and entered to serve the guests. The faint fragrance of the wine instantly filled the air, clear and enticing, impressing the cultivators.

 

“What kind of wine is this? It’s so fragrant…”

 

Si Lan glanced at the wine in the glass. It was clear and transparent, but the halo reflected on the glass was colorful and looked rather peculiar.

 

Just as he was about to pick up the glass to examine it closely, he suddenly heard the voices of the cultivators.

 

“Lord Lou is here!”

 

Si Lan raised his head and saw Lou Yuqing emerging from behind the bead curtains.

 

Lou Yuqing wore a brown jade crown on his head, and he was dressed in a red wedding robe, making his handsome features even more striking. He deliberately kept a distance from everyone and stood on the high platform at the banquet, addressing the crowd from afar, “Today’s ceremony is quite elaborate, and if there are any lapses in Xuanling Gate’s hospitality, please forgive us.”

 

The people below hurriedly responded with polite words, “Lord Lou, you’re too kind. The disciples of Xuanling Gate have taken excellent care of us.”

 

Lou Yuqing remained silent, maintaining a smile on his face. His gaze swept over the crowd, locking eyes with Si Lan across the space.

 

Si Lan smiled, and the fake Lou Yu, seeing this, nodded in return. Soon, he averted his gaze and addressed the crowd, “Everyone, the wine in the green jugs before you is called Xiangdan Nectar. It’s made from the hundred-year jade lotus of the Zunsheng Mountain. A single cup can add decades to your cultivation. Please enjoy it slowly.”

 

“Lord Lou, you are really too kind. How can you serve us immortal nectar when we are mere mortals?”

 

“Yeah, just a bit of wine is enough. After all, we have gathered here today mainly to celebrate Lord Lou’s return with his beloved. Whether we drink or not doesn’t matter.”

 

The cultivators, on the surface, continued to exchange polite words, but in their hearts, they were already excited upon learning that a single cup of wine could add decades to their cultivation.

 

One cup for ten years, two cups for twenty years… wouldn’t ten cups be a hundred years?

 

This kind of celestial nectar was offered by Xuanling Gate as a common wine, revealing that Xuanling Gate was truly a treasure trove that made people envious and a little covetous.

 

Lou Yuqing took a sip of wine, then excused himself and retreated. The disciples took over to serve the guests.

 

Si Lan’s gaze remained fixed on Lou Yuqing’s departing figure, and the hand holding the wine glass unconsciously tightened.

 

This fake Lou Yuqing was deliberately avoiding him, and it seemed that he also knew that approaching him would expose his true identity.

 

But now, Si Lan needed to find an opportunity to get close to him, so he could use the Purification Curse on Lou Yuqing’s body and see everything Lou Yuqing had experienced in the past year.

 

“Would you like to try the celestial nectar, sir?” The Nascent Soul stage cultivator, seeing Si Lan frowning in contemplation and showing no interest in the celestial nectar in front of him, leaned closer and asked.

 

Si Lan smiled and explained, “I’m afraid that if I drink too much, I might make a fool of myself.”

 

“Oh, that’s a shame.”

 

The Nascent Soul stage cultivator spoke without looking at Si Lan, but his gaze was fixed on the glass of lustrous wine in front of Si Lan. His eyes revealed unmistakable greed.

 

Si Lan pushed the glass toward him, and he quickly put on an appearance of gracious acceptance, saying, “How can I accept this?” But he didn’t refuse and drank the wine in one go.

 

Everyone was immersed in the celestial nectar, toasting and chatting.

 

Si Lan felt out of place and decided to leave. As he walked through the crowd, a cultivator accidentally bumped into him and hurriedly apologized.

 

Si Lan took a closer look at the young man. He appeared to be around sixteen or seventeen, with a wounded eyebrow, and a rather delicate appearance. However, the young man seemed reluctant to make eye contact and, after apologizing, intended to leave.

 

Suddenly, Si Lan detected a familiar scent on the young man—a hint of a snake’s odor…

 

Si Lan grabbed the young man’s elbow with a sudden force.

 

Startled, the young man tried to break free, but Si Lan cast a spell and instantly transported the two of them to an empty corner.

 

“What… What are you doing?” The young man panicked and tried to push Si Lan’s arm away. When he spoke, his voice was distorted, and his words were barely intelligible.

 

“Are you trying to get yourself killed? How dare you come back to Xuanling Gate!” Si Lan stared coldly at him. The young man he held was the Little Enchanting Snake whose two poisonous fangs Si Lan had extracted earlier.

 

He had released it to carry a message back to the Enchanting Snake clan, but he didn’t expect it to return.

 

Yu Shi realized his cover was blown and swallowed nervously, “I’m not afraid to tell you, the Enchanting Snake clan is planning to go down with Lou Yuqing.”

 

From the last attack of the Enchanting Snake clan on Xuanling Gate, it appeared that they were annihilated even before they could approach Lou Yu. How could they talk about going down with him?

 

Si Lan couldn’t understand the Enchanting Snake clan’s suicide mission.

 

“How many of you have infiltrated here now?”

 

Yu Shi didn’t want to talk, but the two missing fangs in his mouth still caused him pain, and he had a lingering fear. “Including me, there are three of us. The others don’t have strong enough demon power; if they infiltrate, they will be discovered.”

 

“Are you planning another suicide attack, just like the previous one?”

 

“What suicide attack? This is faith, it’s fervor. Even if it means sacrificing the entire clan, we must rescue the Snake Mother.”

 

“But you don’t even know where the Snake Mother is now.”

 

“…” Yu Shi fell silent.

 

“I will find a way to rescue the Snake Mother. In the meantime, you should refrain from reckless actions.”

 

Yu Shi looked at Si Lan but didn’t say anything.

 

After their second attack on Xuanling Gate, the Snake Mother had stopped transmitting information through dreams. The elders said it was because she didn’t want them to die. However, through Teng Dan, they had sensed the Snake Mother’s aura growing weaker. It was feared that once today’s wedding was over, Lou Yuqing would use the Snake Mother’s blood to break the seal. So, if they wanted to rescue the Snake Mother, today was their last chance.

 

At this moment, several Xuanling Gate disciples approached from the distant corridor. Si Lan quickly waved his hand and created a barrier to conceal himself and Yu Shi.

 

After the departure of the others, reiterated, “The situation inside Xuanling Gate is not as simple as it seems. Your actions now are putting your lives at risk.”

 

Yu Zhi raised an eyebrow, not really trusting . He believed that  was no different from Lou Yuqing and, therefore, didn’t take his warning to heart.

 

 gently touched Yu Zhi’s forehead, concealing his aura to prevent his limited cultivation from being instantly exposed when facing the fake Lou Yu.

 

However, Yu Zhi remained cautious. “What did you just do to me?”

 

“I placed a forbidden curse on you. If you don’t obey, your internal organs will explode.”

 

Yu Zhi stared at  with a mixture of fear and anger, and  couldn’t help but laugh. With a swift motion, he left the area.

 

“Treating a snake too harshly… really too harsh…” Yu Zhi muttered through gritted teeth as he watched ‘s departure.

 

Through the scattered feathers placed in Xuanling Gate,  quickly located the fake Lou Yu. However, he was surrounded by disciples of Xuanling Gate.

 

he concealed himself, quietly slipping into the room and opening a window to observe the situation inside.

 

Inside the room, shadows played on the window frames, and the scent of sandalwood wafted from the stove.

 

Within a set of twelve folding screens, Lou Yuqing stood in front of a dressing table, speaking softly with Yun Lan. Yun Lan sat in front of a bronze mirror, motionless.

 

After a moment, Yun Lan suddenly stood up, reached out to touch Lou Yu’s face, her eyes filled with tenderness. Lou Yuqing embraced Yun Lan’s waist, and the two stood closely together, like celestial lovers.

 

His eyes revealed a surge of killing intent. This imposter, pretending to be Lou Yuqing and trying to claim Lou Yuqing’s junior sister, was unforgivable.

 

He had no intention of letting this imposter linger before him any longer.

 

After a few more words between the two inside the room, Lou Yuqing left. His disciples reported on the situation at the banquet as Lou Yuqing listened and walked away.

 

However, as he reached a corner of the courtyard, a streak of red light suddenly rushed toward him. Lou Yuqing instinctively tried to dodge, but in that instant, he found himself frozen in place.

 

A figure gradually materialized before him, a young man.

 

“Si…”

 

Before Lou Yuqing could finish his sentence,  had already used magic to enter Lou Yu’s consciousness and cast the Purification Curse.

 

The Purification Curse allowed one to see the most vivid memories from the past year of the deceased. It had been categorized as forbidden magic by the heavenly realms due to its frequent misuse in dark and twisted ways. However as a great demon lord, he feared no such restrictions.

 

As the caster of the curse, also found himself appearing in Lou Yu’s memories, witnessing everything that Lou Yuqing had experienced but unable to change the course of events.

 

He had expected to see the final moments before Lou Yu’s death in Lou Yu’s deepest memories, but what he discovered was different.

 

The scene that unfolded before his eyes was that of a lush, sprawling celestial tree, casting its shade and extending its massive roots like beastly claws into the ground. The ground was covered in layers of withered leaves emitting a foul odor.

 

Puzzled by this scene, he was about to move closer when a strong gust of wind blew, scattering the accumulated leaves and revealing a corner of a purple robe.

 

It was Lou Yuqing!

 

He watched as a group of creatures, humanoid in appearance but with wings of various colors, quickly gathered around.

 

They picked up the unconscious Lou Yuqing and headed toward a colossal chrysalis. This chrysalis, resembling a silkworm cocoon, was about six or seven stories tall, with layers of brown ridges on its surface. At the bottom was a door covered in white silken threads, and a few moth spirits carried Lou Yuqing inside.

 

He followed suit, entering the chrysalis and discovering an otherworldly space inside.

 

Countless fireflies clung to the inner walls, their bioluminescence illuminating the surroundings.

 

In the center stood a massive white jade platform, and on the platform lay a pure white… moth spirit.

 

The moth spirit had beautiful crimson wings that covered most of its body, leaving only its black hair and a clean, white neck exposed.

 

“King, this is the new intruder. Please enjoy,” a voice said.

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Chapter 2 – G Star (2)

October 23, 2023 / / 1 Comment

       Qin Yun felt that he was too miserable. Born as a low-level guide was one thing, but being beaten up by sentinels instead of being protected was just too much…

       Elberna: “…Don’t think that I don’t know that you are cursing me inside…your guiding tendrils are pinching me!”

       The arctic fox jumped lightly onto Qin Yun’s shoulder, and its big tail circled around his neck like a scarf. Elberna rubbed his painful temples and glanced at his spiritual link.

       “It is very alert to others but not to you.” Elberna scratched the arctic fox’s chin, “You seem to get along well with any sentinel’s spiritual link.”

       Qin Yun: “That’s because I have little influence. A spiritual link will only show tension and submission when it senses danger or a spiritual link that is more powerful than itself. I don’t have a spiritual link, so naturally, this situation does not exist.”

       Elberna thought that he had a point. He and Qin Yun were rushing to the front line. Sennas went to the northern logistics camp midway. The other guides also followed sentinel to various districts.

       “The worst of it should all be at our area.” Elberna quickly assembled a small aircraft. He glanced at Qin Yun, “You’ll have to go alone first. Is that alright?”

       Qin Yun raised his eyebrows, “You have to trust me, sir.” After Qin Yun said that, he got into the single driver’s seat.

       Elberna waved his hand. He had just been meticulously sorted out by Qin Yun, and all his stats could be said to have reached the maximum. Moreover, with a fox-type natural spiritual link, he could move at a fast pace even without an aircraft.

       “Okay…” Qin Yun took a deep breath and put on a protective mask. He calmly encouraged himself, “Jiayou! Qin Yun! More than a hundred psychopaths are waiting for you!”

       Elberna: “…”

 

       Although the creatures on G-Star were low-level amphibians, their large size, thick blood, and tough skin made it necessary to have at least two sentinels to kill one.

       When Qin Yun arrived, dozens of sentinels were besieging a giant snake nest. Due to the large number and size, the sentinels’ consciousness was extremely chaotic and scattered. Qin Yun could feel from a distance that several spiritual links were on the verge of going crazy.

       “Oh, my God…” Qin Yun opened the skylight of the aircraft and looked down, “That grey wolf has a really hot temper…” He didn’t dare to jump into the battlefield recklessly, so he flew lower, attempting to extend guiding tendrils, and the grey wolf clearly spotted him.

       “Good boy, buddy.” Qin Yun’s guiding tendrils slowly touched the wolf’s back to its head, “Help your master bite the tail of that snake… yes, that’s the one!”

       The grey wolf’s sentinel raised his head, and Qin Yun recognised him at a glance, “Zhang Jin!”

       As fellow Asians, Zhang Jin’s impression of Qin Yun was undoubtedly deep. His emotions had gradually calmed down, and he cut a 30-meter giant python in half with one swift movement. He stood on a huge rock and faced Qin Yun as he opened his arms, “Brother! Jump down!”

       Qin Yun jumped out of the c0ckpit without hesitation.

       Zhang Jin was shocked when he caught him, “Why are you so heavy?!”

       Qin Yun pointed to the medical bag on his back, “This thing weighs 20 kilograms.” He quickly stretched out his tendrils to scan the other party’s consciousness cloud1some sort of their energy storage, frowned and said, “Have you been in continuous combat for over 96 hours now? What about the previous guide?”

       “Returned to the logistics a long time ago.” Zhang Jin was a little helpless. His grey wolf was very excited when he saw Qin Yun. He whimpered and hugged the guide’s thigh, “The guides in your group have such poor stamina. Except for you, everyone else is like a little girl.”

       Qin Yun said angrily, “I’m sorry, I’m not a little girl.”

       Zhang Jin laughed loudly and punched him, “You are our comrade.” He said and gave a beautiful military salute, “Guide Qin! Thank you for your timely support!”

       “Enough with the banter.” Qin Yun smiled and kicked him. He quickly treated Zhang Jin’s injuries and gave his grey wolf some mental guiding in between, “I’ll run by myself later; you don’t need to protect me. Kill whoever you want, and strive for a quick victory.”

       Zhang Jin was not very reassured, “Is it not too tiring to guide while running? Do you have enough strength?”

       Qin Yun, “Don’t worry, there are only a few snakes. I trust your speed.”

       Zhang Jin bumped fists with him, “Be careful; don’t use your tendrils if there’s not enough time.” He joked, “Just lick all those big men… you won’t lose out, haha!”

       Qin Yun’s answer was to roll his eyes and gesture with his middle finger.

 

       It was not an easy task to navigate through the chaos with a huge medical kit on one’s back. Qin Yun’s guiding tendrils were almost never retracted. If visualized, it would be like continuously slapping people in turns…

       Many sentinels knew him, so after running half a circle, Qin Yun was followed by a bunch of wolves, baboons, hyenas and other spiritual links.

       “I’ve tickled you for long enough.” Qin Yun protested to the female baboon hanging around his neck while ‘slapping its hands’. The spiritual link acted coquettishly at him, stretching out its arms to reveal its creaking nests.

       “…” Qin Yun couldn’t bear it and ‘threw’ it out, “Scratch that kind of place yourself!”

       In general, among low-level sentinels, wolves and hyenas had the highest number of spiritual links. Because their hunting habits were similar, the sentinels cooperated relatively well. Qin Yun figured out their hunting formations after running around a few times. In the end, he only needed to stand in a few fixed points, and his guiding tendrils could cover all the sentinels.

 

       Seeing that there were fewer and fewer giant pythons, Qin Yun’s guiding tendrils slowly relaxed. Elberna took the lead in withdrawing from the battlefield and came to his side to protect him.

       “…What’s wrong?” Qin Yun’s pupils were dark, but the whites of his eyes glowed with a faint golden colour. Elberna didn’t expect that his mental power was so strong that he could take care of dozens of sentinels and at the same time be distracted to talk to him.

       “There is news from the logistics department that an unidentified spacecraft has landed on G Star.” His arctic fox stretched out his pink tongue and carefully licked the sweat on Qin Yun’s forehead, “It may be someone from the Olympus Alliance.”

       Qin Yun frowned, “How many have come?”

       Elberna’s expression didn’t look good, “Four spaceships…if they are all full, there may be more than 500 people.” After a pause, he added, “And most of them are sentinels.”

       Qin Yun: “Do we have any reinforcements?”

       Elberna: “The distress signal has just been sent out. Even if reinforcements are dispatched from the nearest air station, it will take four hours.”

       Qin Yun stopped talking. The giant python had almost been killed. The golden colour in his eyes was slowly fading. Zhang Jin and his grey wolf were waiting aside.

       “Major General!” He gave a military salute to Elberna with a worried look on his face, “The baboons discovered the spaceship two kilometres away.”

       Qin Yun couldn’t see the expression on Elberna’s face, who had his back turned to him, but the arctic fox suddenly lowered his body, his ears drooped, and he let out an angry threatening growl.

       He subconsciously stretched out his guiding tendrils and rubbed arctic fox’s back soothingly. Elberna’s originally tense shoulders slowly relaxed.

       “I’ll have Zhang Jin to take you away first.” Elberna’s expression had returned to calm. He turned to look at Qin Yun, “You are the guide, and you have the priority to survive on the battlefield.”

       “That’s only for the mid and high-level guide.” Qin Yun retorted calmly, “I am a low-level guide and a warrior. I have an obligation to stay on the front line.”

       Elberna opened his mouth. He wanted to say something more but was interrupted again by Qin Yun, “And you can’t guarantee that there is no guide on the enemy spaceship.”

       In a battle, having a guide and not having a guide could be said to be two completely different concepts. As long as there was a guide, even a single-digit sentinel could defeat hundreds of sentinel only teams unless there was a high-level sentinel who could suppress the guide, the presence of a guide was the decisive factor in victory or defeat in any situation.

 

       “Now we can only try to delay as much as possible to buy time for the logistics camp.” After all, Elberna was a major general and the most important soldier. He certainly understood what was most important on the battlefield, “Qin Yun, you and Zhang Jin are in charge of the ambush. If you encounter a team with a guide… don’t engage head-on.”

       “If you can’t beat them, just run away…” Qin Yun comforted him, “I got it, I got it. I’ll definitely run fast!”

       Elberna: “…It’s still better to fight if we can win!”

 

       There were only ten people in Zhang Jin’s group, including Qin Yun. They were ambushing at the location closest to the landing point of the spaceship. Qin Yun stretched out his guiding tendrils as much as possible. In the current situation, it would be most advantageous if he could sense the enemy’s movements first.

       “There were only eight sentinels in the three o’clock direction, and there is no guide.” Qin Yun lowered his voice and said, “We can outflank them from the rear…It’s a good idea to take care of them one by one.”

       Zhang Jin: “What are you going to do when we are out there?”

       Qin Yun thought for a while, “I’ll hide here. Come back to me after you finished dealing with it.”

       Zhang Jin hesitated for a while and then made up his mind. He nodded towards Qin Yun and mouthed be careful.

 

       When there was only one person left, Qin Yun had no worries. He did not retract his tendrils immediately and tried to explore in another direction. When he was halfway through, his consciousness cloud was suddenly attacked!

       “High-level guide!” In just a moment, Qin Yun was able to judge the opponent’s level. He quickly withdrew his tendrils, but it was already too late. The opponent’s mental network was relentlessly pursuing him, and the location where he was hiding would be exposed in minutes.

       The whites of Qin Yun’s eyes were completely dyed golden. He quickly jumped up and subconsciously ran in the opposite direction. The other party’s guide actually chased after him without even bringing a sentinel.

       “The high-level guide is really awesome!” Qin Yun thought angrily, not to mention that he was just a low-level guide. Even if Zhang Jin and the others were here, they had no confidence that they could defeat such a person.

 

       Qin Yun only felt an aircraft passing over his head and thought it was the high-level guide. Just as he was about to turn around, he heard a ‘bang,’ and the seemingly high-level looking thing fell headfirst to the ground.

       Qin Yun: “…”

       The skylight of the aircraft banged, and someone kicked a hole from the inside. Then a face with half of it covered in blood popped out.

       Before Qin Yun could react, one of his guiding tendrils was forcibly cut off. The pain was so painful that he almost knelt on the ground.

       A pair of field boots appeared in his field of vision. Qin Yun reluctantly raised his head. The blood on half of the other person’s face was like water dripping down on the camouflage uniform. He opened his eyes wide and saw clearly the imperial emblem on the man’s chest.

       “One of our own?” the man said to himself. He frowned and twitched his nose a few times, “A guide?”

       Qin Yun was in so much pain that he couldn’t speak. He thought that even though his pheromone was so weak, the person could still smell it. It was like a combat nose among dog’s noses!

       “No spiritual link? Low-level guide?” The man snorted and said contemptuously, “Trash.”

       Qin Yun: “…”

       The other party walked behind him in a few steps. The enemy guide had already caught up with them and was stunned when he saw an additional person.

       Only then did Qin Yun realize that the man who called him trash also had no spiritual link.

       “Be careful!” Qin Yun endured a headache and hurriedly warned, “He is high-level…” Before he could finish his words, the other party had already taken action.

 

       “Want to seduce me?” The man narrowed his eyes and grabbed the high-level guide’s neck with one hand. He lowered his head and smelled it and then showed a disgusted expression, “Only you?” As soon as he finished speaking, the guide was like a puddle of water fell to the ground, and the blush on his face spread to the root of his neck.

       Qin Yun was dumbfounded. He tentatively moved the guiding tendrils, only to find that the other party had completely withdrawn from his consciousness. As for the beautiful antelope spiritual link… it was kneeling at the man’s feet, rubbing the man’s dirty trousers back and forth.

       “What… happened to him?” Qin Yun asked in disbelief.

       “Bonding heat. Forced to go into heat.” The man shook his legs as if to get rid of something dirty, “I just responded to a few pheromones. Ha. Things without self-control.”

       Qin Yun: “…Are you sentinel? Where is your spiritual link?!”

       “Do you think I’m the same as you?” The man squinted at him with his half-eye that was not stained with blood and smiled sarcastically, “Shut the hell up, sanitary pads.”

       Qin Yun: “…”

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Chapter 63

October 23, 2023 / / 0 Comments

       If one had not actually experienced an accident, no one would really consider the possibility of an accident.

       When the plane was unable to land, when his lover was trapped at high altitude, and when no one could give a definite, positive, and certain assurance of safety, Shen Huiming could only silently repeat to himself: I’ll wait for him to get off work.

       Shen Huiming stayed away from the crowd. He could not be disturbed by those people.

       He believed that Suo Yang at this moment must be dealing with everything calmly and professionally. His Suo Yang was like a warrior; even though he had no armour, he was protecting the people he wanted to protect. He felt that he could even imagine Suo Yang’s appearance right now—with a firm tone and sincere eyes, he would be telling the passengers that they would be able to bring everyone back to the ground safely.

       Therefore, he also had to believe in Suo Yang.

       In the distance, someone was crying, someone was making trouble, and someone was praying.

       Shen Huiming just clutched the phone tightly and kept looking out the window.

       He had no idea how long he had been waiting, let alone how long he would have to wait, but he was certain that he would wait patiently until Suo Yang returned to his arms.

       In the cabin at this time, Suo Yang was squatting next to comfort an elderly gentleman. The old gentleman had a bad heart and had just taken medicine. He held Suo Yang’s hand tightly, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.

       Suo Yang was most worried about this situation. He frowned and spoke to the old man as quietly as possible. Song Kai, on the other side, finally stopped messing around and acted like a professional flight attendant to calm down the passenger’s emotions and keep giving safety tips.

       The old gentleman felt a little better. He opened his eyes and thanked Suo Yang. He glanced out the window and realized that they were still hovering over the city.

       “I’m here to see my grandson,” the old man said, holding Suo Yang’s hand. “Originally my daughter said she’d pick me up, but she has just given birth, and I can’t bear to put her through it.”

       The old man turned around and looked at Suo Yang: “Son, tell me the truth, will we die?”

       Suo Yang looked at the old gentleman gently, smiled, and said softly, “No, and we will definitely return safely to our family.”

       Just as he was talking, his colleague, who was originally in the economy class, suddenly came over and called Suo Yang softly.

       Song Kai took over from Suo Yang to take care of the old man, and Suo Yang got up and went over to talk.

       “Yang ge,” the person who came to Suo Yang was a girl. The two of them had occasionally flown together before. When he spoke, the girl’s eyes were red, “Help…”

       On their trip, there were only three passengers in first class, but there were so many people in economy class that they couldn’t handle it.

       Suo Yang explained to Song Kai and walked quickly towards the economy class.

       The economy-class cabin with more than 100 people was restless at this time.

       Suo Yang looked at the time and made a rough estimate. They had circled twice, and if nothing else happened, they should be landing soon.

       They must calm every passenger before landing and ensure everyone’s safety.

       From a probability perspective, major casualties caused by landing gear failure are uncommon, but what they hadto do was to let everyone land as unscathed as possible.

       Most of the flight attendants in economy class had relatively short flights. The only male who also served as a safety officer had just arrived. Some agitated passengers started arguing and almost got into a fight.

       Suo Yang went over and comforted each one, and his voice was almost hoarse amidst their noise.

       His uniform shirt was grabbed by a middle-aged man, who angrily questioned him and insulted him. No matter what the other man said or did, Suo Yang always remained calm and rational, offered good words and restrained comfort.

       The name tag on his chest was torn off, and the buttons of his shirt fell apart during the tug.

       Coaxing the passenger with nice words was no longer enough, so Suo Yang had to give a stern warning.

       At this time, the captain’s announcement sounded again, telling everyone to prepare for an emergency landing.

       Suo Yang didn’t have time to have a ‘heart-to-heart’ conversation with this gentleman and said in a cold voice like an order, “Sir, please return to your seat immediately and fasten your seat belt!”

       As the plane began to descend, the man who had been making noise finally let go of Suo Yang and quickly returned to his seat.

       Suo Yang took a deep breath and once again reminded everyone to fasten their seat belts. All the flight attendants checked and comforted them one by one. However, in fact, they themselves were very nervous.

       Very nervous, but not visible.

       The man who had just argued with Suo Yang was sitting there, almost shaking. Suo Yang walked over and patted his shoulder gently.

       The other party looked at him, then clenched his fists and lowered his head.

       Everyone will have such moments when they feel fearful, panicked, and overwhelmed. Although they shouldn’t be, Suo Yang can actually understand it because the unknown was the scariest thing.

       No matter what the result of the probability was, it was only a probability. Who could guarantee that they were part of the lucky numerator and not the heavily affected denominator in the grand scheme of probabilities?

       The fear of the unknown made it impossible to maintain dignity. Even crying at this time could be understood.

       The plane began to descend, and everyone was more nervous than before.

       Success or failure depended on this one move, whether it was the numerator or the denominator. They put their bets on the captain and luck.

       Suo Yang said, “Please believe in us. We will definitely bring everyone back to the ground safely.”

       After that, all the flight attendants went back to their respective places, and Suo Yang also returned to the first-class cabin.

       He sat down and fastened his seat belt. Suddenly, he touched his pocket and found that the candy he had placed there had fallen out of nowhere.

       Was it when he was fighting with that passenger?

       He looked down the aisle, his palms pressed against his pockets. It was empty but warm.

       Shen Huiming was waiting for him, and all of them would land safely.

       Song Kai grabbed the seat belt, turned to Suo Yang and said, “Yang ge, I’m sorry.”

       Suo Yang didn’t want to talk and just looked out the window.

       “Are you okay?”

       At this moment, Suo Yang had one button off his uniform shirt, his name tag was nowhere to be found, and there was a scratch on his fair neck, which made him look a little miserable.

       Suo Yang asked him, “How is that old gentleman?”

       “He’s okay.” Song Kai paused and said again, “I’m sorry.”

       People were always willing to reflect on their past behaviour when they encounter something. However, it was better than never repenting.

       “Preparing for landing.” Suo Yang’s voice was very soft. He looked out the window, watching them get closer to the ground, and his heartbeat became faster and faster.

       This was the first time he was so nervous when landing that he could almost hear his own heartbeat.

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       Zhou Mo and Cheng Sen were rushing to the airport from home. They took a taxi instead of driving.

       On the way, Cheng Sen received a call from Shen Huiming. On the phone, Shen Huiming’s tone was very calm, “I want to say a few words to Zhou Mo.”

       Cheng Sen handed the phone to Zhou Mo.

       “Old Shen.”

       “Zhou Mo,” Shen Huiming saw that the rescue vehicles were already in place and the area around the runway had been cleared, “you said you had experienced an emergency landing.”

       “…” Zhou Mo grasped Cheng Sen’s hand tightly, and his voice was still trembling when he spoke, “Yes, the situation at that time was the same as Suo Yang’s now.”

       Shen Huiming didn’t speak, and just listened to Zhou Mo’s voice.

       “Old Shen, actually, the landing gear failed…it, the probability of it having a major accident is not that high.” When he said this, Zhou Mo’s tears rolled down directly, but he still had to remain calm and comfort Shen Huiming, just like before he comforted his passengers as well.

       Zhou Mo didn’t lie to Shen Huiming. He didn’t say that just to comfort him. Moreover, the probability of landing gear failure was very low. It just happened that he and Suo Yang encountered such an incident.

       “Zhou Mo, I know this is a bit excessive, but what was your situation at that time?” Shen Huiming said, “They seem to be preparing to land.”

       “We were…” Zhou Mo gritted his back teeth, “It was actually not bad when circling and consuming fuel. The most important task was to calm the emotions of the passengers. Some people may be more emotional. The landing can be quite rough, but it depends on the situation. Although the malfunction is the same, you know, perhaps Suo Yang’s landing will be smoother.”

       Zhou Mo said, “At that time, there were 139 people on my plane, including the crew, and only a few people were slightly injured. I was hit on the waist due to special circumstances, but I am recovering well now.”

       He looked out the car window and saw that the street scene was receding. Their car had not yet reached the highway intersection and was still far away from the airport. He had no idea what was going on there.

       He said to Shen Huiming, “Suo Yang is much better than me, and if you wait for him, he will be fine.”

       The call was not hung up, but the people on both ends of the line stopped talking.

       After a long time, when Zhou Mo and the others were approaching the highway entrance, he suddenly heard Shen Huiming say, “They’ve landed!”

       Zhou Mo suddenly clenched Cheng Sen’s hand so tightly that his nails were almost embedded in the other person’s skin.

       Shen Huiming’s call had been hung up, and Zhou Mo was stunned until Cheng Sen saw the news on the Internet and told him, “No one was injured.”

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Chapter 69 – A child’s boundless future

October 23, 2023 / / 2 Comments

Chapter 69 – A child’s boundless future

 

The head teacher’s voice came to an abrupt stop, his gaze fixed on the page, a mixture of shock and disbelief in his eyes. The classmates in the room had been waiting for the head teacher to lecture them, but after waiting for a long time without any sound, they impatiently raised their heads. They had intended to urge the head teacher to speak up, but when they saw the vote count and rankings on the page, they were all stunned.

 

In the 5th-grade class G, Jian Sheng had 680 votes, ranking first. On the other hand, the second-place, Fei Yuhuan, had 1720 votes. Jian Sheng had overtaken him by 1040 votes, securing the top position.

 

In an instant, the entire classroom fell silent. Almost everyone in the room seemed to have a question mark appear above their heads simultaneously. They looked at each other in disbelief, even the head teacher couldn’t believe it and rubbed his eyes. He clearly held a skeptical attitude towards these vote counts. He even clicked the refresh button on the page, trying to find some issues with it.

 

Jian Sheng himself was also stunned. His friend, Su Liang, asked, “What’s going on, Asheng? Is that for real?”

 

“I think it should be,” Jian Sheng replied.

 

Next to the vote count and rankings, there were also credits and student numbers. Even if something was amiss with the counts, student numbers wouldn’t change. Jian Luo, who was sitting beside him, was looking at his friends’ social media updates. After just half an hour of not checking, he found that there had been a dramatic change in his social media feed. The comments under his posts were numerous:

 

【Setting a small goal first】: Can I get a few votes?

 

【Did you attend class today?】: The dishes you cooked for me last time were delicious.

 

【Dragonheart】: Just send the link next time, no need for a lottery.

 

【I’m fierce】: Stinky tofu, stinky tofu, making a wish for stinky tofu.

 

Just by reading the text, Jian Luo could easily tell who each of these posts belonged to. Aside from their classmates, there were also comments from others.

 

【My last name is Jin, not Jin Long】: Luo Luo, keep it up, we’ve all voted.

 

【Programmer’s tired heart】: Voted. Do you want me to write a program to automate the voting?

 

The lively comments section made it seem very festive, and Jian Luo couldn’t help but smile.

 

The head teacher on the stage cleared his throat and said, “Jian Sheng.”

 

Jian Sheng stood up promptly and replied, “Yes.”

 

“About this vote count…” The head teacher hesitated and pushed his glasses up. “It might be a system problem. Don’t worry too much about it.”

 

Jian Sheng was initially excited but didn’t feel too disappointed after the head teacher’s words. Instead, he nodded understandingly and said, “I understand, teacher.”

 

Jian Luo chimed in from the side, “Teacher, there shouldn’t be a problem with the vote count. I just helped my little brother get some votes.”

 

…

 

As soon as these words were spoken, the room fell into silence. In an instant, everyone’s gaze turned towards Jian Luo. Some were curious, some skeptical, and many simply couldn’t believe it. Even the head teacher himself thought that Jian Luo was merely joking.

 

Jian Luo didn’t insist and just smiled, “Maybe you can check if there’s any vote manipulation. Can’t you see the specifics in the backend?”

 

Some began to think the same way. Gradually, people noticed the changes in the rankings, and discussions started to unfold:

 

“Is this human?”

 

“Vote manipulation, right?”

 

“Are humans really this brazen?”

 

“Low vote count, yet it surpassed Fei Yuhuan’s votes. Fei Yuhuan, of all people, was overtaken?”

 

“There’s a series of events here.”

 

Many people began to feel discontented. If it was someone with real abilities, it would be acceptable, but it happened to be an unknown student who claimed the first place. Who could believe such a thing? Who could accept it?

 

The ranking system among the Dark Star people was strict. Just like a leaderless group of animals would become chaotic, so would a crowd of people. They would naturally establish a hierarchy based on their abilities. Great noble families, aristocrats, dukes, marquises – the children born into these prestigious families were the most outstanding and usually had strong abilities. Throughout history, the descendants of the great noble families had always occupied the position of leaders in the Dark Star society, and the Dark Star people generally accepted this hierarchy.

 

So when someone challenged this hierarchy, it undoubtedly meant breaking the established rules and challenging the boundaries.

 

“Ding.”

 

The head teacher’s message terminal beeped. He raised his hand to silence the discussions in the classroom and cleared his throat. “Please wait, I need to take a call.”

 

As soon as the call connected, the school principal’s skeptical voice came from the other end. “Xiao Li, what’s going on with that student from your class? Is he up to something behind the scenes? Why is his weight so high? Anyone with common sense can see that something’s fishy, right?”

 

The head teacher would occasionally question things internally, but he was protective when speaking to outsiders. He replied firmly, “Principal, you’ve misunderstood. I know Jian Sheng’s character well. He wouldn’t engage in vote manipulation. If there were any irregularities, I would be the first to address them. However, I just talked to the student’s family, and it seems like a normal campaign. They’ve also requested a backend data audit.”

 

The principal widened his eyes as if he had heard a big joke. “Do we even need an audit for this? How can an account have such a high weight? Do they think great noble families are just stones by the roadside, easy to pick up and vote for them?”

 

The head teacher felt a bit uneasy but persisted, “Let’s still conduct an audit. We should cooperate with the investigation. If there’s a problem, we can address it proactively. If not, it will be based on lack of evidence, and we can clear his name, right?”

 

“…”

 

It had to be admitted that there was some logic to what he said. After some consideration, the school principal made a concession. “Fine, do as you say.”

 

The call ended.

 

The head teacher sighed while looking at the disconnected call, and when he returned to the classroom, all the students were looking up at him. This situation was complicated. Class G had been suppressed for years, often labeled as an underachieving class, but the head teacher had secretly harbored a sense of pride. This time, their class leader had risen to the top, and it couldn’t help but make him feel a bit delighted.

 

If… it wasn’t due to vote manipulation.

 

Jian Luo was calm and even had the mood to tease Jian Sheng. “Have you thought about what to sell in the flea market?”

 

Jian Sheng was in turmoil. “Not yet.”

 

“Try making some handicrafts yourself,” Jian Luo suggested. “Use your brain and see if our schoolmates need anything. I haven’t seen a single toy in our classroom. Don’t they play with toys?”

 

Jian Sheng shook his head. “What toys?”

 

Dark Star children had such a sad childhood?

 

Jian Luo let his imagination run wild. He thought about the dragon cub in his belly and how to raise it in the future. As the hope of the world, they would surely have plenty of companions. He wouldn’t have to worry about it himself. But this little one was still so small, and he had to worry about their early education. When the main body came out, would they be able to read at the age of three and engage in battles at five?

 

Jian Luo sighed and patted his belly. “Sigh, it’s not easy being a parent…”

 

If he wanted to, he could actually become a great noble. After all, he was just a child, and as long as he had a good heart, he wouldn’t have to worry about inheriting any throne.

 

Wait a minute.

 

It seemed like there really was one waiting for him…

 

…

 

Jian Luo was lost in his thoughts, and the head teacher’s phone had received several notifications. Finally, the call with the investigation results came through. The head teacher wiped his forehead and answered the call. “Principal?”

 

The principal’s voice on the other end sounded heavy. “That student in your class… What’s his background?”

 

The head teacher was taken aback. “He’s just an ordinary human child. He transferred here, and you personally approved it, didn’t you?”

 

And he had been quite dissatisfied with that decision.

 

This time, the principal wiped his forehead and looked at the records of backend weight calculations and real-name information. It showed that at least one SSR account had voted, and there were no fewer than 60 S-level noble accounts supporting the campaign. What kind of treatment was this?

 

The holders of SSR accounts were just a few, and it was unheard of to gather all of them. What was even more terrifying was that these data were authentic!

 

The head teacher hesitated. “Vote manipulation?”

 

The school principal felt his legs shaking and tried to maintain a steady voice. “No, it’s genuine.”

 

“Really…” The head teacher’s heart was filled with joy. “Are you saying that our Asheng is really the first, and our class has a first-place student this time?”

 

The principal sighed, unable to reveal too much but with a meaningful tone. “This child has boundless potential…”

 

The head teacher hadn’t fully grasped the meaning behind this but responded, “Yes, I will nurture him well. Thank you, Principal, for giving the child a fair chance!”

 

The call ended.

 

The head teacher, now armed with the news, couldn’t wait to announce it to the class. “The investigation results are out. Ah Sheng’s votes are genuine.”

 

The classroom fell into a profound silence.

 

The head teacher was a bit anxious and worried that some students might not be able to accept this news. But after a moment, someone in the classroom, it was unclear who, started cheering. One child began clapping, and it was an applause free from any bias. The joyful atmosphere spread throughout the entire classroom.

 

Jian Sheng himself couldn’t believe his eyes.

 

Beside him, Jian Luo smiled and patted his shoulder. “Brother, I wasn’t lying, was I?”

 

The head teacher on the stage also sighed deeply. “Hard work doesn’t always go to waste. Don’t give up, everyone, and learn from Asheng in the future.”

 

*Bam!*

 

The classroom door was pushed open. The joy in the room was interrupted as a boy in a deep blue uniform stood at the door, leaning against it with an imposing posture. He looked noble, his brows carrying a hint of hostility. His gaze swept over everyone and then raised an arrogant eyebrow. “Who’s Jian Sheng?”

 

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Chapter 84 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

October 23, 2023 / / 3 Comments

Chapter 84

 

As the bounty league was organized by the public, participants came from all over the interstellar space. Some were sent by various planetary organizations, while others registered individually through official star networks. As a result, the skill levels of the participants varied greatly. According to previous years’ experiences, it was very likely that there would be scenes of overwhelming victories in the preliminary matches.

 

However, this didn’t deter many people from eagerly wanting to participate, even though they knew their abilities were insufficient. The main reason for this enthusiasm was that the organizers would broadcast each match on major platforms. If they could showcase outstanding performances and attract a large number of fans, it wouldn’t be impossible for them to become stars right then and there.

 

Numerous star-making companies watched the bounty league from all over. In an era of interstellar turmoil, more people admired combat heroes with powerful abilities than those internet celebrities who only relied on looks and singing and dancing.

 

Thus, just like previous years, everyone was looking forward to the emergence of a new bounty star who would be all the rage across interstellar space.

 

Even before the competition officially began, various star network forums were filled with all kinds of voting posts. Some were created by talent agencies to promote their artists, while others were organized for fun and gambling. The spectacle was entertaining.

 

The first thing Lu Jingning did after settling into the hotel was to log in to the registration platform and check the grouping for the preliminary matches. As a result, he discovered that the order of everyone he knew had been completely disrupted, and they were assigned to different groups.

 

This meant that they either had to try to win over their teammates in the group before the competition started, or they had to be prepared to fight as a lone wolf.

 

Lu Jingning chose the latter option.

 

With no knowledge of the others’ abilities, who knew if their teammates would be an asset or a ticking time bomb? It would be more straightforward to face everything alone, unarmed if need be!

 

After scanning his group’s information, Lu Jingning closed the star network and lazily lay down on the bed. Now, compared to the preliminary matches, he felt that Lu Jiyuan, his eldest brother, was more like a level one boss.

 

The next day after lunch, Lu Jingning received another communication from his eldest brother. The message was as succinct as ever, stating the time and location of the meeting. However, this time, there was an additional sentence: “Invite Wen Xingchen, I want to meet him.”

 

Lu Jingning’s gaze repeatedly shifted back and forth over that last sentence. He felt complicated, yet somehow it was within his expectations.

 

Lu Kongbin always went to Lu Jiyuan whenever he encountered something difficult. It had become a customary procedure.

 

So that’s why Lu Jiyuan waited for him after that day and didn’t make a sound? He was waiting for this meeting?

 

As for why Lu Jiyuan had contacted him only now, it was probably because he really had business in the B Star System this time. Lu Jiyuan was not the type to make a special trip for such a trivial matter. Doing so would undoubtedly insult his strictly adhered-to schedule.

 

After Lu Jingning relayed Lu Jiyuan’s invitation to Wen Xingchen. The latter did not refuse.

 

Lu Jingning looked at Wen Xingchen’s seemingly calm expression, and after considering it for a moment, he suggested, “Since my big brother is also there, do you want him to accompany you?”

 

Wen Xingchen patted his forehead lightly, “Do you think this is a challenge? Why would I need company?”

 

Lu Jingning thought for a moment and realized, “If my big brother beats you up, you probably wouldn’t dare to retaliate. It’s true; you can’t really fight back.”

 

The reality was too harsh, and even Wen Xingchen had no way to refute it.

 

What bothered him most was that his boyfriend knew his brother wanted to fight him and didn’t show any intention of helping. It even seemed like he was gloating?

 

Lu Jingning, seeing Wen Xingchen not saying anything, assumed he was worried and comforted him, “Don’t worry, my big brother is just an ordinary Omega. Even if he does something, he won’t really hurt you. At most, he’ll tickle you a bit.”

 

“Really, that’s great?” Wen Xingchen replied with a hint of relief.

 

As the appointed time approached, the two bid farewell to Bing Yunlin and left the hotel, heading straight to the coffee shop where they were to meet Lu Jiyuan.

 

As they entered the shop, Lu Jingning waved at the man sitting in the corner from afar and then walked over, feeling a bit heavy in his steps.

 

Wen Xingchen looked up and saw a man sitting there, dressed in a neat suit, with a meticulous hairstyle that exuded an air of formality. His facial features revealed he was an Omega, but his entire demeanor exuded a calm and restrained aura. He sat quietly there, yet even Wen Xingchen could feel a faint pressure emanating from him.

 

This was probably the gaze of a big brother.

 

After sitting down, Lu Jingning introduced the two to each other briefly and then ordered two cups of coffee before engaging in casual conversation.

 

Lu Jiyuan mentioned that he had been invited by the organizers of the bounty league to handle various agreements during the event. As a result, he would temporarily stay in the B Star System during the preliminary matches.

 

Lu Jingning forced a smile and replied insincerely, “That’s a really happy occasion.”

 

Lu Jiyuan took a sip of coffee and asked, “Why did you decide to participate in this bounty league? Is dad cutting off your pocket money?”

 

Lu Jingning, of course, couldn’t reveal the truth. He casually replied with a pitiful tone, “Yeah, I accidentally almost destroyed the school’s mecha and was restricted from spending my money by Dad. I had to figure out a way to replenish my piggy bank. Otherwise, your cutie might end up penniless, big brother!”

 

Lu Jiyuan’s expression remained unchanged as he casually tapped on his terminal. “I’ve transferred some money into your account. If it’s not enough, remember to let me know.”

 

Lu Jingning’s eyes immediately lit up. “Thanks, big brother!”

 

Lu Jiyuan replied, “I kind of want to eat the sweet osmanthus cake across the street. If you’re really thankful, go buy me some.”

 

Seeing that Lu Jiyuan was trying to send him away, Lu Jingning subconsciously glanced at Wen Xingchen.

 

Lu Jiyuan asked, “Aren’t you going?”

 

Lu Jingning looked hesitant. He knew that if he stubbornly stayed, Lu Jiyuan would probably take back his financial autonomy. But to sell out Wen Xingchen for such a small sum of money… was he that kind of person?

 

Wen Xingchen noticed Lu Jingning’s twisted expression and nodded slightly, wordlessly suggesting, “Go.”

 

Seeing that Lu Jingning finally moved his feet, Lu Jiyuan’s gaze became even more probing. He understood his younger brother well, and he knew that Lu Jingning was not someone who could easily be swayed by others. However, after witnessing their interaction just now, he could tell that Lu Jingning had complete trust in this Alpha.

 

He couldn’t be sure if that was

 

 a good thing or not.

 

Wen Xingchen could clearly feel Lu Jiyuan’s scrutinizing gaze, and he didn’t avoid it. Instead, he lifted his head and met the other’s eyes. “It seems that you still don’t entirely trust me,” he said without a trace of hostility.

 

Lu Jiyuan replied, “It seems that our family hasn’t agreed to let Ning marry yet.”

 

As Lu Jingning had addressed Wen Xingchen as “big brother” earlier, Lu Jiyuan caught on that this Omega was indeed special to his younger brother. But their family hadn’t yet officially accepted him.

 

Wen Xingchen smiled faintly, “I will find a way to make them agree.”

 

Lu Jiyuan, having encountered all sorts of people, rarely found someone who could meet his gaze without evading it. Gradually, he retracted the probing look in his eyes and said, “Ning has already told Dad about your situation. The compatibility of pheromones is indeed a fateful bond, and we do acknowledge that finding an Alpha who likes his pheromones won’t be easy for him. However, this should only be taken as a reference and not an absolute criterion.”

 

Wen Xingchen nodded, “I understand.”

 

Lu Jiyuan continued, “Our Ning is different from ordinary Omegas. He has had a strong personality since he was a child, and even we, his two older brothers, often find it challenging to handle him. In the future, he will undoubtedly enter the military, which is his dream. This also means that he won’t be the type to stay at home and be a docile househusband. Right now, your relationship is based on mutual appreciation, but can you guarantee that after the novelty wears off, you’ll still accept him as he is?”

 

Wen Xingchen replied, “I like Lu Jingning for who he is, and I don’t need to compare him with other Omegas.”

 

Lu Jiyuan chuckled, “I can believe that’s how you feel, but what about the others in your family?”

 

Wen Xingchen smiled again, “I can make decisions about my own life.”

 

Lu Jiyuan’s eyelashes drooped slightly, his tone devoid of fluctuations, “I hope you can stick to what you just said, at least 80% of it.”

 

Wen Xingchen’s initial reaction was that Lu Jiyuan was acknowledging him. However, he heard the latter continue with a calm tone, “After Dad found out about your relationship with Ning, he was very angry and demanded that we handle you with care. Although I’m not interested in such matters, I think if you want to become Ning’s Alpha, you should show some sincerity that Dad can approve of. Testing you is inevitable. So, today, apart from meeting you, I’m also giving you a test to see your true strength.”

 

Wen Xingchen understood that the crucial part of their conversation had arrived and pressed his lips together. “What’s the test?”

 

“If you really want to become part of our military family, then show your personal strength. The Lu family doesn’t accept weaklings. The test is quite simple: I want you to defeat everyone in this bounty league and win the championship. If you can do that, we will acknowledge you. By everyone, of course, I also mean Ning.”

 

Lu Jiyuan’s face remained emotionless, and he narrowed his eyes with a meaningful glint, “And I don’t think it’s necessary for him to know about this. You understand what I mean, right?”

 

Wen Xingchen could feel Lu Jiyuan’s gaze like a heavy hand pressing down on him. He remained silent for a moment and replied, “… There’s no need for him to know.”

 

…

 

When Lu Jingning returned, he saw the two of them engrossed in conversation.

 

Lu Jiyuan took the sweet osmanthus cake Lu Jingning bought and stood up, “I have other matters to attend to. I’ll take my leave now.”

 

Lu Jingning walked Lu Jiyuan to the door and came back to find Wen Xingchen still sitting there. He couldn’t help but ask, “So, what did my big brother say to you?”

 

Wen Xingchen looked at him quietly for a moment and didn’t bring up the agreement he made with Lu Jiyuan. Instead, he asked, “Does your big brother have an Alpha?”

 

Lu Jingning was puzzled, “Yes, he and Brother He have been married for three years already.”

 

Wen Xingchen continued, “What’s Brother He’s combat strength…”

 

Before he finished speaking, Lu Jingning waved his hand and laughed, “Brother He is just an ordinary businessman. He doesn’t even have B-class pheromones. What combat strength could he have? But my big brother likes him and Dad approves of their relationship.”

 

Wen Xingchen fell into complete silence.

 

To marry into a military family, one must have absolute personal strength? It seemed that these requirements were only targeted at him. Double standards, much?

 

As for this test, he had to choose between fulfilling Lu Jiyuan’s requirements and hurting his boyfriend, or disregarding Lu Jiyuan’s request to keep his boyfriend happy.

 

Whichever way he looked at it, it seemed to be a life-threatening question…

 

Author’s Note: So, what should Wen Ge do?

 

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Chapter 2 – Senior Brother Xia

October 22, 2023 / / 0 Comments

       That night, Song Jun finished washing his clothes and went to bed early. He turned off the lights in the dormitory room, and after his eyes adjusted to the darkness, he saw the light from outside the window shining in, leaving strange black shadows on the wall, which were all shadows of tree branches.

       Song Jun yawned, turned over, closed his eyes and fell asleep quickly.

       On the first night at the new school, Song Jun fell asleep deeply. In the second half of the night, it seemed like he had a dream, but the dream was very vague and unreal. He dreamt that he was either kneeling or sitting on the ground, with someone standing beside him. However, he could only see the person’s legs. When he tried to lift his head to see the face, the sunlight shone into his eyes, and he couldn’t see anything clearly.

       When Song Jun woke up the next day, he found that it was already past ten in the morning, and the sun was shining brightly outside the window. He stretched out his hand to rub his eyes and felt that he should install curtains.

       After getting dressed and opening the door, Song Jun subconsciously glanced at the door opposite. It was still closed at this time, but of course, Song Jun wouldn’t think that Senior Brother Xia was still in the room now. He had probably gone out long ago.

       At noon, he went to the cafeteria to apply for a meal card and had lunch alone. He then wandered around the school in the afternoon.

       Song Jun had been to campus before the re-examination, but this was the first time for him to wander around the campus so leisurely.

       In the afternoon, Song Jun received a call from Bu Hui, asking him to have dinner with him that evening.

       Song Jun was very happy but a little embarrassed and said quickly, “Let me treat you to dinner. Thank you for helping me move my things yesterday.”

       Bu Hui said, “Why are you so polite? It’s only natural that the senior invites the junior. Let’s go back to the dormitory first, and we’ll go out to eat together later.”

       Song Jun responded, “Okay.”

       After hanging up the phone, he saw that it was almost five o’clock in the afternoon and walked towards the dormitory.

       Entering the dormitory door, Song Jun was halfway up the wooden stairs when he heard footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw Senior Brother Xia, the one he had seen across the hall yesterday.

       Song Jun remembered that he still didn’t know the name of Senior Brother Xia, so he nodded and greeted him, “Senior Brother Xia, you got back so early?”

       The slender and handsome young man nodded expressionlessly and then walked upstairs. When he was about to pass Song Jun, he suddenly said, “Isn’t there a dinner invitation tonight?”

       Song Jun was stunned and realised that Bu Hui must have invited Senior Brother Xia to have dinner with him. He nodded and said, “I’ll wait for Senior Brother Bu to return.”

       Later, when they went out for dinner together at night, Song Jun learned that Senior Brother Xia’s full name was actually Xia Hongshen.

       On the surface, Xia Hongshen appeared to be very aloof, but his actual personality might not be as distant. At least, that could be seen from Bu Hui’s attitude towards him.

       Bu Hui was a very outgoing person. No matter whether Xia Hongshen talked to him or not, he could continue talking to Xia Hongshen without any problem. When they talked about something interesting, he would bump Xia Hongshen with his elbow and laugh.

       Song Jun watched the two of them, genuinely afraid that Xia Hongshen might have a falling out with Bu Hui. Fortunately, though Xia Hongshen didn’t show a happy expression, he also didn’t look the least bit upset. He listened attentively to whatever Bu Hui had to say.

       Bu Hui might have seen that Song Jun was a little cautious towards Xia Hongshen, so he said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Senior Brother is very nice. If you need any help in the future, you can come to him.” At this point, Bu Hui suddenly remembered something, “Oh, by the way, Senior Brother Xia, wasn’t your former master’s degree mentor Zhou Yingchun?”

       Song Jun was stunned when he heard this and looked at Xia Hongshen.

       It happened that Xia Hongshen also looked towards him and said, “Yes.”

       Bu Hui smiled and patted Song Jun, “Hurry up, this is your senior brother brought out by your boss. Don’t you want to toast to show respect?”

       When Song Jun heard what Bu Hui said, he immediately went to get the beer glass next to him, picked it up and said, “I’d like to toast you, Senior Brother Xia.”

       Xia Hong looked at him deeply for a while.

       When Song Jun almost thought that he would ignore him and was about to turn red, Xia Hongshen picked up the wine glass, clinked it with him, and drank it all in one gulp.

       The three of them enjoyed the meal quite happily. Although Song Jun was introverted and shy, and Xia Hongshen didn’t like to talk, as long as Bu Hui was around, they would never be silent.

       When they were about to finish the meal, Song Jun saw a girl walking in from outside the restaurant, walked up to Bu Hui, and punched him.

       Bu Hui turned around and saw the girl and said, “Ouch, why are you back? Isn’t this just a dinner party?”

       After saying that, Bu Hui quickly introduced Song Jun, “This is my girlfriend, Cheng Ruijing.” Then he pointed at Song Jun and said to his girlfriend, “The new junior brother, Song Jun.”

       Cheng Ruijing sat down next to Bu Hui and said, “Your boss?”

       Bu Hui shook his head, “No, we got new physical evidence that lives in our dormitory.”

       Cheng Ruijing laughed when she heard this, “Your dormitory is like a haunted house.” After that, she greeted Xia Hongshen with a smile, “Senior Brother Xia, I haven’t seen you for a long time.”

       Xia Hongshen nodded, “Hello.”

       “Do you want to eat?” Bu Hui asked Cheng Ruijing.

       Cheng Ruijing shook her head, “I won’t eat. I was halfway through the meal when Senior Sister Tian got into an argument with her boyfriend on the phone, and then she ran away. They went after her, so I came over first.”

       “Aren’t you going to go after her?” Bu Hui asked.

       Cheng Ruijing said, “Why should I chase her? I’m not close with her, so it’s very troublesome.”

       Song Jun picked up the beer glass and took a sip silently. Since Cheng Ruijing came over, Bu Hui had been busy talking to her, and Song Jun and Xia Hongshen’s side immediately went silent.

       He felt a little awkward, so he had to pretend to listen carefully to Bu Hui and the two of them. Occasionally, he turned his head to look at Xia Hongshen and found that Xia Hongshen was looking at him.

       Xia Hongshen’s pupils were very dark, not brown like ordinary people, but like a deep dark pool. Song Jun looked at him for a while and suddenly realised that he was distracted by looking at him. He quickly turned his head and stretched out his hand to scratch his face.

       After dinner, Bu Hui left with his girlfriend, and Song Jun and Xia Hongshen walked back to the dormitory with very little conversation. After they returned, Song Jun closed the door and sat on the bedside, feeling relieved.

       After that, two days passed without Song Jun seeing Xia Hongshen again. However, at night, while he sat in his room reading, he would sometimes hear the sound of Xia Hongshen going upstairs. It would be followed by the unhurried sound of footsteps reaching the door across from his room. The door would be unlocked with a key, and then there would be a ‘thud’ as the door closed.

       Song Jun then returned to his senses and continued to read.

       On Monday, he officially reported to his mentor.

       Zhou Yingchun chatted with him for a long time, discussing the current research projects on hand and delving into detailed plans for experiments. Afterwards, she asked him to go back, search for relevant articles online, and simultaneously collect experimental samples while preparing to do the experiments.

       Song Jun had an old laptop, but there was no broadband in the dormitory, so he called Bu Hui and asked if he could pull the cable from Bu Hui.

       Bu Hui asked him to wait in the dormitory at night.

       In the end, it was Xia Hongshen who came back to help him pull the cable that night. They all used a broadband line in their dormitory. The router was at Xia Hongshen’s place. There was no wifi network, so they all used open lines.

       While Xia Hongshen helped him with the network cable, Song Jun stood by, feeling like he couldn’t be of much assistance.

       When it was done, Song Jun said with some embarrassment: “Thank you, Senior Brother Xia, let me buy you a drink.”

       After extending the invitation, Song Jun was a little uneasy, but Xia Hongshen gently pulled the lapel of his shirt, revealing his beautiful collarbone, and answered, “Okay.”

       After Song Jun heard this, he quickly took out his wallet and invited Xia Hongshen to go to the school canteen with him.

       Although it was midsummer, the campus was still relatively cool at night. There were many couples around, passing by them one after another.

       Song Jun, who had nothing to say, felt a little embarrassed. He looked up at the sky, looking around to see if there was a moon or stars in the sky. Maybe he could say, ‘The moon is so round tonight.’

       In the end, before he could see the moon, Song Jun suddenly noticed something falling on a tall building next to the fork on the right.

       Song Jun stopped suddenly, and then he heard the screams of girls and someone shouting, “Someone jumped off the building!”

       The originally leisurely and quiet campus atmosphere suddenly became tense. Song Jun saw many people running in that direction. He subconsciously wanted to follow them, but Xia Hongshen suddenly grabbed his arm.

       Song Jun was stunned and looked up at Xia Hongshen.

       But he saw Xia Hongshen frowning slightly and looking in the direction of the building.

       The two of them finally went over. The building was the Faculty of Pharmacy, and it was more than ten stories high. Song Jun just happened to see the man jumping down from the building, probably from the rooftop.

       The person who jumped was a girl, and a crowd had gathered around her. She had already passed away.

       Campus security arrived quickly, followed by an ambulance and police cars. Students were evacuated, and police officers with cameras began taking photographs.

       Song Jun and Xia Hongshen left.

       But Song Jun was slightly in a daze afterwards. He never forgot the scene when he saw the person jumping down from the building and the crimson blood spreading around the girl when he was lying on the ground.

       In the evening, he still took a shower in the water room. When he returned to the room, Song Jun turned on the fan and blew it on himself, feeling slightly uncomfortable in his heart.

       After a while, someone suddenly knocked hard on the door outside.

       Song Jun was startled, and when he heard Bu Hui calling him, he felt relieved and walked over to open the door.

       When Bu Hui saw Song Jun, he looked mysterious and asked, “Did you know that someone jumped off the building at school today?”

       Song Jun didn’t say that he saw it with his own eyes but just nodded.

       Bu Hui said to him, “Do you know who that is?”

       Song Jun shook his head.

       Bu Hui said, “She was from the Faculty of Pharmacy. She was from the same teaching and research department as my girlfriend. Her surname was Tian. They said she had a fight with her boyfriend and then committed suicide by jumping off the building.”

       Song Jun heard this and sighed, “Why bother? It’s such a pity.”

       Bu Hui leaned against his door and said, “Yeah, I also find it regrettable. It’s just a relationship; there’s no need to take it so hard.”

       At this time, the opposite door suddenly opened, and Xia Hongshen came out with a basin and towel in his hand, looking like he was going to bathe in the water room.

       When he saw this, Bu Hui hurriedly came over and said, “Senior Brother Xia, are you taking a bath? Want to join?”

       Xia Hongshen didn’t say anything. Bu Hui was obviously just joking. After saying that, he walked towards his own room.

       Song Jun closed the door and thought of the girl who jumped off the building again. He pulled his hair and told himself to stop thinking about it.

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