Chapter 148: Nothing Left
Why did he do this?
Unbidden, the image of the youth transforming into a lop-eared rabbit, curling into a ball to warm her stomach during her period, rushed into her mind.
And him leaning on the desk, scratching her hand with his ears and blinking his big eyes to get her attention; repeatedly experimenting and tasting dishes in the kitchen just to serve her the most delicious food; bringing back a bouquet of flowers or a small gift every day; or orchestrating a drone show to celebrate her birthday, even dressing up in cosplay to serve her personally…
The dignified hegemon of the Moonrise Galaxy, the Number One Interstellar Commander, actually went to such lengths just to obtain her pheromones.
How truly calculating.
“Little Ears, it seems Iâve never truly known you.”
She murmured softly, her voice reaching the youthâs smart brain through the smart home system.
His throat felt dry and sour as he rasped, “Sister, Iâm sorry. Iâm truly sorry…”
“Xiao Mi.”
“Here.”
“Send this out as well.”
“Okay.”
Before long, the little bee robot flapped its wings and flew outside.
“Commander Yue Zhongxian, here is your luggage and health-preserving tea.”
“My Master said: Go. Don’t let me see you again, and don’t make me loathe you.”
The youthâwho hadn’t broken down when his identity was exposed, when he was expelled with pheromones, or when his luggage was thrown outâwas crushed by that simple word: “loathe.”
He wanted her to hit him, scold him, or punish him. Anything was fine as long as she could vent her anger. But the one thing he didn’t want was for her to hate him. What he craved most, wanted most, was her affection.
But now…
There was nothing left.
A raindrop fell from the sky, tracing a path past the corner of his eye and wetting his lips. It was hot and salty.
The youth with bloodshot eyes turned around. The Commander, who was usually free-spirited, arrogant, and confident that he could master everything in this world…
At this moment, his back revealed a deep sense of dejection and powerlessness.
Su Miantang watched his figure disappear from the Jiuqing Villa Area before she slowly closed the window.
“Tangtang.” Jun Chengyin transformed into human form and took her hand. “Stay in the palace with me for a while?”
“No need.”
She shook her head.
“Iâm fine.”
“Really. I still have to go to work tomorrow.”
She had merely exposed a liar. It wouldn’t have any impact on her life.
“You should also go back and rest early. Don’t delay government affairs because of me.”
Before Jun Chengyin left, he set a royal restriction on the Jiuqing Villa Area.
Although he hadn’t practiced it for long and the range he could control wasn’t large, it was enough to block Yue Zhongxianâs pervasive smart brain intrusions from continuing to harass Tangtang.
Moonrise Star.
Rockefeller Castle.
Yue Ling, who was playing a game, heard the servantâs report and happily tossed aside her light computer.
Is Brother back?
“Brother!”
“Did Sister-in-law send back candy for me this time?”
She rushed out excitedly. She had expected to see a massive and magnificent suit of mecha, but instead… it was his human form.
And an incredibly bedraggled human form at that.
He was soaked from head to toe. Strands of his hair were clumped together, dripping water constantly. His honey-brown eyes had lost all their previous brilliance, and his face was deathly pale. He looked as if his soul had been sucked out. If it weren’t for the familiar aura around him, she would have doubted if this was her brother or an emotionless clone robot.
“Brother, whatâs wrong with you?”
“Brother, did something happen?”
“Brother, don’t scare me!”
Ever since she was a child, her brother had always been free-spirited, arrogant, and high-spirited in her memory. He hadn’t even blinked when he was attacked by over a hundred S-grade males in the Covenant Federation. Let alone looking like thisâlost, soul-shaken, and in a daze.
What on earth had happened?
Was the Moonrise Galaxy doomed?
That was impossible!
She had been following interstellar news and trends. Aside from the Central Star System and System X fighting, everywhere else was peacefulâespecially the Moonrise Galaxy.
Then…
In her entire life, the most abnormal she had seen her brother act was in front of Miantang.
Was his identity exposed?
Translator’s Note:
Glossary & Terms:
- Yue Zhongxian (ćä¸äť): Literally “Immortal of the Moon.” His title as the leader of the Moonrise Galaxy.
- Double Pupil Power (éçł): A rare trait associated with destined emperors or supreme power in Chinese mythology.
- Covenant Federation (ĺ Źç´čŻéŚ): The political entity Yue Zhongxian overthrew.
- Mecha Warrior (ćŠç˛ć°ĺŁŤ): Yue Zhongxianâs special third form.
- 4S / SSSS-grade: The highest recorded pheromone grade in this world.
Don’t forget to stay hydrated like the health tea Yue Zhongxian brewed (even if he got kicked out)! âď¸â¨
Recommended Reads
