Chapter 01 – Jiehe Re in the Rainstorm (Wu Bao Updates Faster, Come to the Miao Miao Nest~)
Crack—!
A fierce bolt of lightning tore through the night sky, instantly illuminating the dark forest.
Following closely behind, the muffled rumble of thunder arrived right on schedule.
In the brief flash of light, countless agile figures could be seen weaving and dancing wildly through the forest.
They were like a pack of hounds catching the scent of prey in the rain, baring hideous, bloodstained fangs with their malicious, ugly states completely exposed.
“He’s here, that damn Omega is in this mountain!”
“Find him, find that unclaimed Omega, I want to mark him!”
“Ah… the smell of these pheromones is so fucking alluring, it’s unbearable.”
“An Omega actually dared to appear in the Tongkao practical finals. It serves him right to become a sacrifice for everyone.”
“Jiehe Re, such strong pheromones, it’s definitely Jiehe Re!”
“Find him, I want him as my slave!”
“Find him, I’m going to bite through his glands!”
“Find him, I want to thoroughly enjoy his body!”
“Find him… you damn little Omega, come out and play with us!”
The entire Wula Shan, the site of the Tongkao practical finals, was filled with the malicious clamor of out-of-control Alphas.
The primal desire to conquer, activated by the pheromones of an Omega’s Jiehe Re, completely dominated their reason.
What was originally a practical final for nearly ten thousand candidates suddenly turned into a mass riot of Alphas.
The finals, which should have only allowed Alphas and Betas to participate, somehow had an Omega mixed in. To make matters worse, this Omega entered his Jiehe Re period right in the middle of a rainstorm, completely disrupting the progression of the finals.
The two examiners in the command tent at the foot of Wula Shan quickly received reports from the competition grounds.
A tall, fierce, and robust military officer sneered coldly upon hearing the news.
“An Omega actually managed to sneak into the finals. This is a fucking joke. Are the reviewers blind?” Examiner Tie Xian slammed the table in anger.
Beside him, another examiner, Mu Ye, quietly raised his eyes to look at the furious Tie Xian. “The candidates who entered earned their qualifications through true skill. This only proves that this Omega is at least stronger than those who didn’t qualify.”
“That’s impossible. How strong can an Omega be? They are just a bunch of fragile, incompetent troublemakers!” Tie Xian argued.
Mu Ye remained noncommittal about his views and didn’t bother arguing. He only reminded him, “There’s still time to go in and save him now.”
“Save who? Those crazed Alphas, or that stupid Omega who is about to become everyone’s plaything?” Tie Xian glared at Mu Ye.
An Omega in his Jiehe Re shouldn’t even be here.
They should be kept at home or in a confinement room under watch.
Instead, he was here recklessly releasing pheromones, tempting a bunch of hot-headed Alpha youths into losing control.
By the time they gathered enough manpower to go in for a rescue, that Omega would likely have already met with an accident.
Although unfortunate, it was ultimately just an Omega who had brought this upon himself.
In the Black Gold Era ruled by Alphas, they were naturally an existence that could be ignored.
It was even more impossible for them to halt such an important Tongkao final for the sake of a single Omega.
If he wanted to blame someone, he could only blame his own bad luck.
Meanwhile, on the pitch-black Wula Shan, a highly conspicuous figure was running through the rain.
Gu Zhuoran was rushing madly through the rainstorm.
His silver, half-length hair was already soaked by the rain, and his sharp, icy-blue eyes carefully searched for any clues in the surroundings.
His face, which was more beautiful than a woman’s, was currently filled with hostility and anxiety.
Unlike those who had lost control, Gu Zhuoran still had his reason, but his mental state was on the verge of collapsing.
As he watched the crazed Alphas around him display astonishing explosive power, his heart sank.
The muscles of these young Alphas were bulging, and their glands were leaking thick pheromones. The complex mixture of pheromones created a choking scent that drove even the wild animals on the mountain to flee in panic.
The aggressive nature of Alpha pheromones was the very reason they could resist dark creatures.
But without professional training, Alphas indiscriminately releasing their pheromones would only interfere with and attack one another.
Gu Zhuoran mobilized his own pheromones to wrap around himself, isolating his senses from the surrounding environment.
However, he only isolated the Alpha pheromones, failing to block out the cold, woody floral fragrance in the air.
The faint Omega pheromones were so clean that it made people want to instantly devour and corrupt their owner.
If he hadn’t bitten his tongue to maintain a sliver of rationality, he would have been just like the Alphas below, blindly searching for the lingering Omega pheromones in the air like a headless fly.
The blood in Gu Zhuoran’s entire body roared, boiling his brain like hot water. Anxiety and madness pushed him toward the abyss.
His heart pounded uncontrollably, but at the same time, he desperately repeated to himself:
Calm down, calm down, I have to calm down.
If even he lost control, Shen Yan would truly be finished!
Shen Yan, that proud and stubborn person, was simply stubborn to the point of risking his life.
Gu Zhuoran’s brain worked at top speed.
He recalled the concentration and range of the Omega pheromones he had smelled all the way up the mountain.
The concentration was indeed stronger the closer he got to the summit.
However, the range was difficult to determine. It seemed as though the entire area near the summit was saturated with Shen Yan’s pheromone scent.
This was exactly why those Alphas were scurrying around like headless flies.
Normally, this wouldn’t happen; pheromones usually emanate from a specific direction.
But the current situation made it clear: for some reason, Shen Yan’s pheromones were disrupting everyone’s sense of direction.
Gu Zhuoran couldn’t help but admire Shen Yan’s intelligence; even in such a desperate situation, he still managed to find a way to stall for time.
Even so, Gu Zhuoran didn’t dare to relax.
He desperately forced himself to stay calm, searching for any possible clues in the dark thunderstorm.
Suddenly, a flash of lightning illuminated the sky, and an idea sparked in Gu Zhuoran’s mind.
He stared intently in the direction of a towering, silently blooming tree at the peak of Wula Shan.
A scene from a few days ago flashed through his mind.
It was when he and Shen Yan had come to inspect the environment of Wula Shan ahead of time.
‘I heard the scent of the Wula tree is very strong?’ the handsome youth with tea-colored hair had asked, touching the towering tree at the summit.
‘Yeah, it’s said that when it blooms, it can intoxicate all the animals on the mountain,’ Gu Zhuoran had replied at the time.
“Damn it! He wouldn’t have…” Gu Zhuoran’s heart instantly plunged into panic as a bold guess surfaced in his mind.
He didn’t have time to overthink it. He sprinted toward the summit, his speed unhindered by the dark rainstorm.
The freezing rain battered his body, face, and eyes, almost blinding his vision.
The frantic, beast-like roars echoing behind him raised a deep sense of anxiety in Gu Zhuoran’s heart.
He whipped his head back and suddenly noticed a few figures also heading toward the summit.
“Dammit!” Gu Zhuoran was frantic, a few streaks of bloodshot red appearing in his icy-blue eyes.
If he had known this would happen… back when he accidentally discovered the truth, he really should have just marked him right then and there!
God, please let him make it in time. Please keep Shen Yan safe!
Please!
Please!!
Please!!!
Author’s Note:
[During the Mangzhong solar term, Miao Miao has arrived as promised. Thank you for waiting~~ Thank you to the babies who clicked in, love you all!!]
Wu Bao’s Attributes: 1V1, double purity. The story of a beastly childhood friend turning into a super manly, overprotective Laogong (double counterattack life).
Enduring, two-faced, gloomy, highly possessive Gong (Xiaoba type) X Dense but resolute, protective Shou (Xueba type).
The overall style of Wu Bao should be relaxed, sweet, and flirtatious. The unique campus setting is a personal creation, so don’t be afraid.
Wu Bao is a super awkward but cute little baby, urgently needing everyone’s care and feeding. Bows!
Reason for launching on June 5th: Today is the 9th solar term of the 24 solar terms—Mangzhong! This is the beginning of the Wu month in the Ganzhi calendar. The Wu month falls in midsummer. At this time, all things grow, and their momentum is at its peak. From Mangzhong all the way to Dashu, it is the peak season for explosive growth of all things throughout the year. Just like the naming of ‘Little Rice Grain’ in the Fourth Treasure. Miao Miao is a guy with a little bit of faith, so I decided to start updating on this day. (Also wanted to save up some drafts~ these claws of mine~) May this difficult year get better and better, and may our motherland get better and better! May all the great ones destined to meet here get better and better, happy and healthy! May all things grow, their momentum at its peak!! May Xiao Yan and Xiao Ran in the book get better and better!!! (Deep bow~) New story launch, there will very likely be a bonus chapter tonight! Welcome everyone to bookmark Wu Bao~~ Begging for bookmarks and support~~ Wu Bao will grow plump and chubby~ Participating in the essay contest, no mpreg.
Translator’s Note / Glossary:
- Jiehe Re: Combine Heat, referring to an Omega’s heat cycle.
- Wu Bao: Fifth Treasure, an affectionate term for the novel.
- Miao Miao: Meow Meow, the author’s screen name.
- Wula Shan: Wula Mountain.
- Tongkao: Unified Examination.
- Laogong: Husband/Hubby (used in the Author’s Note).
- Xiaoba: School Bully / School Tyrant.
- Xueba: Top Student / Academic Genius.
- Gong / Shou: Top and Bottom in BL terminology.
- Mangzhong / Dashu: Traditional Chinese solar terms (Grain in Ear / Major Heat).
- Alpha/Beta/Omega: Genders in the ABO dynamic.
- Tie Xian / Mu Ye: Names of the examiners.
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