TL: Moonlit
Lin Su got up early and took a walk around the neighboring yard. The weeds in the wasteland hadn’t been cleared yet, and the large yard looked messy.
Lin Su planned to wait for the yard to be cleaned up and use it as a fruit tree plantation. When the demand is low, these fruit trees can bloom, and a garden full of blooming flowers will be beautiful.
As for the house in the yard, it could conveniently be used as a warehouse.
“Xiao Su, Minister Mu’en and the others are here.”
Upon hearing Su Jin’s voice, Lin Su looked over and saw a vehicle with the enforcement department’s emblem descending from the sky.
People passing by on the road glanced sideways at it.
Lin Su pushed open the gate and came out, smiling as he approached. Just as he was about to greet them, he saw An Ye getting out of the passenger seat.
An Ye had a smile on his face and nodded friendly when he saw Lin Su.
“This is Deputy Star Domain Chief of the North Star, An Ye. He came to visit together this time.” Although Mu’en introduced him naturally on the surface, he was actually displeased with An Ye’s sudden interference. He didn’t know what means An Ye had used to establish contact with the inspection team that was about to be dispatched to the capital star.
During the meeting just now, An Ye even took the initiative to propose participating in the purified seed transaction.
The North Star had already received approval from the capital star for reporting the discovery of individuals with special purification abilities. Soon, a professional inspection team would be sent down to carry out the matter.
The fact that Lin Su’s existence on the North Star would be announced to the public after the inspection was also fully prepared.
This matter was no longer a secret among the high-ranking officials of the North Star.
Recently, there were more and more inquiries about Lin Su, both overt and covert.
However, due to Lei Sen’s clear prohibition against disturbing Lin Su’s normal life, these people did not take any actions beyond that.
But An Ye’s identity was different. As the Deputy Star Domain Chief of the North Star, his authority was second only to Lei Sen’s.
If he spoke up, even if Lei Sen didn’t want to, he would still give him some face.
That’s why this meeting took place.
After Mu’en finished speaking, he carefully observed Lin Su’s attitude. When he saw Lin Su raise an eyebrow slightly, he couldn’t help but feel a slight tension in his heart. He didn’t quite understand what this gesture meant.
But soon, he heard Lin Su speak up, “No need to introduce, Minister Mu’en, we have met before. Is Deputy Chief An Ye here on official business?”
“Yes, it’s for official business.” An Ye managed his expression well and didn’t show any unnatural emotions in response to Lin Su’s words.
Mu’en’s heart skipped a beat and he looked at An Ye, unable to help but wonder when An Ye had come into contact with Lin Su. It seemed that this person had planned it all along.
“In that case, please come in.” Lin Su made it clear that he didn’t want any further contact with An Ye, which actually made Mu’en feel more relieved.
No one wants to have their hard work interrupted halfway.
Even if the North Star couldn’t keep talents like Lin Su, they didn’t want others to reap the benefits.
“Minister Mu’en, besides the fruits and vegetables in the yard, I have specially prepared 400 kilograms of purified seeds. You can take them all this time.”
Originally, Mu’en wanted to use this opportunity to urge the matter of the purified seeds, but he didn’t expect that Lin Su had already prepared it in advance.
Mu’en suddenly felt that there was nothing more comfortable than doing business with Lin Su, this little female.
He nodded with a smile, “I didn’t expect you to think ahead of me. I was actually planning to remind you today. Well done.”
“It’s nothing hard, and besides, it’s a profitable business. Minister Mu’en doesn’t need to be polite with me. Let’s have someone come down to weigh it.”
Lin Su’s attitude remained calm and composed throughout, showing no signs of arrogance or conceit. It was easy to develop a good impression of him.
An Ye stood by and took in every word they said. He instinctively glanced at Mu’en, somewhat surprised that Lin Su’s relationship with him was so harmonious.
“Minister Mu’en, have your people get off the car.”
Mu’en glanced at him and knew that An Ye wanted to send him away, there must be something he wanted to talk to Lin Su about. Although he was unwilling, An Ye’s status was there, and he couldn’t directly oppose it. He smiled and said to Lin Su, “I’ll go ahead.”
“Alright.” Lin Su watched him leave the yard to call someone, then An Ye whispered in his ear, “I didn’t expect your relationship with him to be so good.”
“Minister Mu’en is straightforward in doing business.” Lin Su seemed as if he didn’t understand the meaning behind An Ye’s words and casually glanced at him, “If you want to do business with me, I welcome it. If it’s anything else, I’m not interested.”
He knew exactly what his abilities could bring, so he had no interest in becoming the cornerstone of someone else’s promotion.
An Ye’s intentions were too obvious, but he just had bad luck.
People from the enforcement department gradually got off the truck behind them. Luo Manman was also considered an old acquaintance. When he saw Lin Su, he smiled and waved his hand, and Lin Su nodded back at him.
An Ye took in this scene and said, “You should understand that if a tree stands taller than the forest, it will be destroyed. The inspection team dispatched by the capital star will arrive on the North Star soon. They have come specifically for you. Your ability is indeed special and important to the Empire, but it hasn’t reached the point where it’s indispensable. You should be aware of that.”
Lin Su curved his lips and noticed a little long-eared rabbit who ran out of the room and was twitching its little nose while lying at the doorway. His dark eyes filled with tenderness. “Is this a threat or a kind reminder?”
An Ye followed his gaze and his pupils subtly shrank. It was an uncontracted contract beast.
Although it was only B-level, unguarded contract beasts like this were rare.
An Ye pursed his lips. “Of course, it’s a kind reminder.”
Lin Su chuckled and walked toward the rabbit. “Then I thank you for your kind reminder.”
He picked up the rabbit, gently cradling its chubby body, looking natural and content.
An Ye walked over, his gaze falling on the rabbit as he carefully observed, “Is this your pet?”
“Yes, this little thing found its way here and refused to leave, so I decided to keep it.”
“It’s rare to find such an affable1friendly; good-natured contract beast.”
An Ye suddenly reached out as if wanting to touch Tiao Tiao’s head, but Tiao Tiao raised its head alertly, with a hint of warning in its red eyes.
Apparently, not anyone could touch it!
An Ye laughed, realizing that this little female was more complex than he had initially thought.
Lin Su seemed not to notice An Ye’s intention to reach out, gently stroking Tiao Tiao’s fur and watching Minister Mu’en command his subordinates to weigh the goods.
They didn’t have to wait long. Minister Mu’en came over and transferred the funds to Lin Su. After finishing the transaction, he looked surprised at the contract beast in Lin Su’s arms, “Is this B-rank Long-Eared Rabbit also your pet?”
“Yes, its name is Tiao Tiao. It came here and didn’t want to leave, so I kept it.” Lin Su touched Jumper’s head and then put it on the ground, patting its chubby buttocks. “Go and play.”
Tiao Tiao seemed to understand that Lin Su had something to do and obediently hopped away.
This scene surprised onlookers.
It’s worth noting that contract beasts have their own temperaments, and this B-rank contract beast, which cannot communicate freely, relies solely on instinct.
It was astonishing that it listened to Lin Su’s words so obediently.
“It seems much smarter than other B-rank contract beasts. Did you raise it specifically for contracting purposes?” Luo Manman curiously approached. He had interacted with Lin Su a few times before and knew that he was easy to get along with, so he didn’t think twice before speaking his mind.
However, as soon as he said that, it felt like dozens of pairs of eyes in the yard turned to look at Lin Su simultaneously.
Lin Su knew that any uncontracted contract beast was an opportunity for a male.
“For now, there is no need to form a contract, I’m just keeping it as a pet. I have no intention of selling it.” The last sentence was clearly a warning to those people, not to bother Tiao Tiao.
“Alright, stop the chitchat and start loading the goods onto the car.” Mu’en patted Luo Manman’s shoulder and pushed him to get to work.
A group of people moved the goods onto the car and finally, two workers remained standing in the front yard. Minister Mu’en came over and said, “These two workers are here to help you clean up the yard. Do you want them to do it today or do you want to schedule another time?”
“Let them do it today.”
“Alright then, I’ll leave them to you. We’ll head back first.”
Lin Su saw them off politely, saying, “Thank you for your trouble.”
“It’s just a small matter, no need to be polite. By the way, we may still trouble you in the future with seed cultivation.”
“If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. If I have any purified seeds in the future, I’ll get in touch with you. Take care!”
Lin Su saw Mu’en off and then invited the workers into the yard.
The people who had been watching the commotion nearby couldn’t help but ask, “Why did he go to the Tang Ran family’s yard?”
“Didn’t the Tang Ran family move away some time ago? Could it be that Lin Su bought their empty yard?”
“Is Lin Su really that wealthy now? A yard this size must cost a lot.”
“I don’t think it’s fake. Look, Lin Su hired people to clean it up, and besides, his current relationship with the North Star government is extraordinary. The two who just arrived are from the Enforcement Department, and the other one is even more remarkable.”
“I’ve seen the Minister of Enforcement many times before, but who is the other one?”
“The other one is the Deputy Star Domain Chief who was recently transferred from the capital star.”
“The Deputy Star Domain Chief!”
“That’s really something.”
…
An Ye sat in the passenger seat, seemingly casually speaking, “The minister seems to have a good relationship with Lin Su.”
“We get along fine,” Mu’en nodded. “The little female has a good temperament, easy to get along with.”
An Ye smiled, accepting Mu’en’s answer, “Didn’t they say he had two mentally disturbed males in his family? I wonder how they’re doing now?”
When An Ye suddenly brought this up, Mu’en was also taken aback. On his previous visits, he could see those two individuals sunbathing in the yard, but today he didn’t see them.
“They’re probably inside the house and haven’t come out,” Mu’en said, clearly not understanding the situation. An Ye didn’t respond, but he started calculating in his mind.
Zhao An watched as Gen finished eating the last piece of apple and couldn’t help but tell him the rumors he heard when he went to Farm No. 13.
After hearing him out, Gen’s expression froze, and he said, “Did you really see his male father in good condition, about to leave on a long journey?”
“Yes, Lin Su told me himself that his male father’s recovery is going well. So, can we understand that he really has a way to treat mental disorders?”
Just the thought of this possibility made Zhao An extremely excited.
Gen took a moment to compose himself. “Didn’t you say that you found Lin Su’s partner somewhat familiar? Have you figured out who he is?”
After suddenly remembering something, Zhao An said, “I thought about it over and over again. It’s unlikely to be him. He just looks a bit like the Crown Prince.”
“But we haven’t heard of the Crown Prince visiting North Star, let alone in that state you described.”
“Maybe I was thinking too much. It’s just an ordinary person who looks somewhat like the Crown Prince,” Zhao An shrugged. “I made plans to go there tonight. Do you want to come along? We can ask Lin Su if he really can treat mental disorders.”
Gen nodded, “Sure.”
Even though they felt it was unlikely, there was no harm in giving it a try.
Gen’s agreement gave Zhao An an extra ounce of courage.
The two workers introduced by Mu’en worked efficiently. In less than a day, they cleaned up the overgrown yard next door and opened a door in the original fence, making it convenient for them to move back and forth.
Originally, Lin Su had intended to completely remove the fence, but later thought that having a door would be better.
After the yard was cleaned up, it looked much nicer. Su Jin came out and asked Lin Su, “Have you decided what to plant in this yard?”
“If we treat this yard as an orchard, would that be suitable?” Lin Su asked.
“Planting fruit trees all over?” Su Jin asked.
“Yes!”
“Well, that’s good. We can use this side to grow vegetables, clearly dividing the space. It’s great. When do you want to plant? I’ll help you.”
Lin Su put a hand on Su Jin’s shoulder and patted lightly. “Not in a hurry. I need to plan first, to make it both beautiful and make the most of every piece of land.”
“Well, take your time. Your male father and I fully support you.”
Lin Su nodded with a smile. “I know. I’ll do my best.”
Just as they were talking, a white hovercar slowly descended. Su Jin said, “Is it little Zhao, whom we arranged to meet yesterday?”
“It should be,” Lin Su replied. He went over and opened the gate, just as Zhao An and Gen got off the car. They saw Lin Su and Su Jin, and Zhao An smiled. Zhao An held Gen’s hand, introducing him to Lin Su. “Lin Su, this is my partner, Gen. He happened to have a day off today, so I brought him along.”
“Hello, please come in. The things are ready, let me get them for you.”
“I’ll go get them. You two talk.” Upon hearing this, Su Jin turned around and went to fetch the chicken that Lin Su had prepared yesterday.
When Zhao An saw Lin Su and Su Jin coming from next door as they parked, he couldn’t help but ask, “Is the yard next door also yours now, Lin Su?”
Lin Su didn’t hide it and nodded with a smile. “Yes, we just cleared it today and plan to turn it into an orchard.”
“That’s great. We don’t have to worry about not being able to buy products.” As Lin Su’s reputation grew, the Aisu Fruit and Vegetable Store had started to receive orders. Zhao An was somewhat worried about the supply of goods. Now that he saw Lin Su expanding the cultivation area, he felt more relieved. However, thinking about the main purpose of his visit today, Zhao An glanced at Gen, then approached Lin Su and asked cautiously, “Lin Su, may I ask if your male father’s mental disorder has been cured?”
Lin Su didn’t expect Zhao An to inquire about it so quickly. After all, curing a mental disorder was something even the Empire couldn’t accomplish.
Even though there was an example like Kane, people would still hold a skeptical attitude if they hadn’t witnessed or experienced it themselves.
So even if Zhao An had thoughts about it last time, Lin Su didn’t directly address it.
But this time, Zhao An took the initiative and brought his partner, clearly wanting a definite answer from him.
Lin Su’s gaze swept over Gen. The tall and upright male looked mentally healthy, nothing like a patient with a mental disorder.
This was also because Gen’s mental disorder was still mild, and recently he had been consuming purified fruits and vegetables, which helped maintain his current state.
“I can’t cure everyone at the moment, so you need to be mentally prepared.”
Lin Su said it lightly, but it shocked both Zhao An and Gen. They exchanged glances and saw the hidden astonishment in each other’s eyes.
Zhao An opened his mouth, took a while to find his voice, and said, “Lin Su, if you can really treat mental disorders, I’m truly shocked! I’m sorry, I’m just overwhelmed!”
As he spoke, Zhao An’s eyes reddened, and tears welled up in his eyes. Gen, seeing this, embraced him and took a deep breath. “Sir, you just said you can’t treat everyone, but may I ask under what circumstances it’s considered untreatable?”
“For now, I can only treat contract beasts up to B rank or below. Anything higher is temporarily out of my reach, and the fees will be quite expensive.”
“Money is not a problem. We have money. But A rank is not possible?” The hope was right in front of them, and if it was restricted by genetic rank, the joy in Zhao An’s heart was instantly replaced by despair.
“A rank is a bit difficult for me at the moment.” After all, even when treating Kane, he had to divide it into three stages. Even if A rank was only one rank higher than B rank, it wasn’t something he could easily handle at his current level of ability. Even if he forced himself to do it, it would likely be very challenging.
“I see…”
“Don’t be disheartened, Zhao An. When I say ‘temporarily,’ it doesn’t mean it won’t be possible in the future. We still have a chance!”
Upon hearing Gen’s words, Zhao An immediately calmed down. Yes, Lin Su only mentioned the current stage, without directly saying it’s impossible. There’s still a chance.
From sobbing to smiling, Zhao An said, “I was too hasty. I’m sorry, Lin Su, for making you witness that. Gen is an A-rank contract beast. If you can’t do it now, then we’ll wait. But can you please examine him? Just in case, I mean, just in case it’s possible?”
As he spoke, Zhao An’s face turned rosy, realizing that the latter part of his words might have been too abrupt.
Lin Su nodded in response, “Alright, female father, please take them inside and have a seat. I’ll wash my hands and join you shortly.”
Su Jin didn’t come over when he saw them talking. But now that he heard Lin Su’s words, he smiled and led Zhao An and Gen into the house.
As Lin Su went to wash his hands, he looked at the neighboring house. He had initially intended to use it as a storage room, but Zhao An and Gen’s arrival made him realize that he needed a separate treatment room.
So the neighboring house couldn’t be used as a storage room anymore; it had to be renovated.
After drying his hands, Lun Su went to Kane and Su Jin’s room.
Kane wasn’t home at the moment, but Su Jin had tidied up the room during the day. Zhao An and Gen felt somewhat awkward sitting on the side. When they saw Lin Su entering, Zhao An quickly stood up and asked, “Is there anything we can do?”
“I need to see his beast pattern.”
“Didn’t you mention treating mental disorders?” Zhao An and Gen exchanged a glance, both showing their confusion. In their understanding, the mental domain resided in a person’s brain, so if Lin Su could treat mental disorders, he should start from the head. What does the beast pattern have to do with it? The beast pattern is just a medium for communication between a contract beast and its master. How can it help with mental disorders?
Seeing their misunderstanding, Lin Su smiled and said, “Let me take a look at your beast pattern first. I’ll answer your question later.”
The reason he agreed to examine them was that since coming here, Lin Su had only seen Kane’s B-rank beast pattern and William’s red unknown-grade beast pattern.
Gen extended his right hand, and a chaotic and disorderly green pattern gradually appeared on his originally fair palm.
Lin Su had seen Kane’s beast pattern turning green after his promotion, so he knew that a green beast pattern represented A-rank.
What about the higher ranks like purple and red?
He had also searched for relevant answers online, but the results either weren’t satisfactory or were blocked by 404 errors.
He didn’t know if the information was nonexistent or if it belonged to the category of prohibited knowledge.
“Relax.” After saying that, Lin Su reached out and covered Gen’s palm. A green fluorescence emanated from his palm, transforming into thin threads that infiltrated Gen’s beast pattern. Almost instantly, Gen’s beast pattern became active, crazily and greedily devouring the wood elemental abilities he released.
The speed of devouring was much slower than William’s, who could empty his within the blink of an eye, but it was more than twice as fast as Kane’s.
When Lin Su covered Gen’s palm, Zhao An didn’t understand why he was doing this. But then he felt a refreshing and clean natural aura spreading in the air.
“Hmm!” Gen suddenly exclaimed, looking at Lin Su’s hand covering his own palm with a shocked expression. The comfortable feeling brought by his beast pattern’s integration with the natural elements made him subconsciously grab Zhao An’s arm to maintain composure and prevent himself from making embarrassing reactions.
The contracted beast, which had been taken into the space, couldn’t be controlled and started happily rolling around.
Seeing Gen’s reaction, Zhao An’s heart thumped and he looked at Lin Su with awe-filled eyes.
Lin Su didn’t sustain it for too long and withdrew his hand. Based on his estimation, if it was a B-rank beast pattern, he would need to divide it into three sessions for complete healing. As for an A-rank beast pattern, with his current ability, he would need to divide it into at least ten sessions or more.
Indeed, even though it was only a difference of one rank, each rank was a watershed.
“Alright, it’s enough,” Lin Su took a step back and sat on a nearby chair. “My current ability is limited, and repairing an A-rank beast pattern is quite strenuous. If repairing a B-rank beast pattern requires three sessions, then an A-rank would probably need at least ten sessions or more. Each repair process will be very painful, and after each repair, you’ll need some time to recover before the next one. Considering Gen’s current condition, it’s entirely possible to wait a bit.” Lin Su finished speaking and saw that Zhao An and Gen still had dazed expressions on their faces, obviously not fully recovered from their astonishment. He chuckled and said, “Do you need a few minutes to calm down?”
“No, there’s no need. What did you mean by repairing the beast pattern?” Zhao An made an effort to suppress his excitement and tried to appear more natural and composed. “Do beast patterns need repairs?”
Gen sat there, seemingly still in a state of absentmindedness, indicating that he hadn’t fully regained his senses.
“Is it because everyone is like this, that’s why you think the beast pattern should be like this?” Lin Su asked, and he wasn’t surprised at all. After all, when he first proposed repairing the beast pattern to Kane and Su Jin, they had the same doubts.
“No, it’s not like that. The Empire has never had anyone suggest that the beast pattern is incomplete.”
“That’s true. There is no research to indicate that the beast pattern is incomplete, but it is indeed incomplete. I can’t explain why, but I can tell you that completing the incomplete beast pattern can cure the mental disorder. My male father is a living example, and that’s also my ability,” Lin Su said in a solemn tone and looked at Gen in silence. When he saw that Gen’s vacant pupils regained their luster, he smiled and asked, “What did you feel just now?”
Gen blinked abruptly, then awkwardly tugged at the corner of his lips and said, “Comfortable. I don’t know how to express it. It was a level of comfort I’d never experienced before. Was that the treatment for my mental disorder?”
“No, it was just an examination. The treatment process won’t be as easy; it will be painful. You need to be mentally prepared.”
“I’m not afraid of pain. As long as it can cure my mental disorder, I’m willing to try it. So, can you cure me?” Gen obviously didn’t hear Lin Su’s earlier words and asked while looking at Zhao An. He wanted to see the same joyful expression on his face but found that Zhao An looked somewhat anxious. “What’s wrong?”
“Let Brother Zhao explain it to you,” Lin Su said and then stood up, leaving the room to give the two of them some time to digest the information.
Su Jin saw him coming out and worriedly asked, “They don’t believe or…?”
“It takes some time to accept,” Lin Su replied.
“Well, that’s true. When you and your male father tried it back then, we also approached it with a ‘let’s give it a try’ attitude. But I think they will accept it.”
He had also been a family member of someone with a mental disorder, so he understood the despair of having no hope. Even if there were doubts, as long as there was a glimmer of hope, they would be willing to try everything.
They didn’t keep Lin Su waiting for too long. The partially closed door behind them opened from the inside, and Zhao An and Gen came out with smiles on their faces. “Lin Su, we just discussed it, and we want to give it a try. You said it takes at least ten sessions to repair an A-rank beast pattern, but we’re not afraid. As long as it can completely cure the mental disorder, no matter how painful or how long it takes, we can endure it. We just don’t know if you’re willing.”
Looking at the determined eyes of Zhao An and Gen at that moment, a smile curved on Lin Su’s lips, revealing dimples on his cheeks. “The process will indeed be very painful, and the cost will be high.”
“How much money? As long as we have it.” Money could be earned again even if it was gone, as long as they could be well, they had no fear.
“An anesthetic costs 5 million, that’s the price for one repair session. Ten sessions would be 50 million. Besides that, you’ll need to prepare an A-rank contract beast blood yourselves. If that’s not a problem, I can help you with the repairs.”
Even for families with slightly better conditions, 5 million was definitely not a small expense, let alone the fact that this treatment was not a one-time thing but required ten sessions.
Even though Zhao An had mentally prepared himself, he was startled by the number.
50 million would be a considerable expense even for their family, but fortunately, it wasn’t a one-time payment.
Zhao An made up his mind and didn’t say anything more. He earnestly said, “Alright, we will prepare the A-rank contract beast blood as soon as possible. We’ll trouble you then.”
Watching the two leave, Su Jin, who had heard their entire conversation, spoke up, “They won’t be disappointed with the outcome.”
“Do you think I’m asking for too much money?”
“These amounts may sound like a lot, but compared to the results of the cure, they’re nothing.”
If Zhao An and Gen were willing to spend this amount of money, not only would they be able to cure the mental disorder, but they would also elevate the rank of their contract beast patterns. It was definitely a profitable deal without any risks.
In Lin Su’s view, being able to cure a mental disorder was priceless in itself.
Now that it was priced and turned into an ordinary transaction, it would be easier for people to accept.
“It seems I need to renovate the next door and turn it into a studio.”
“If you’ve made up your mind, go ahead and do it. Your male father is not at home, but I support you. If you need any help, just ask.”
Lin Su nodded with a smile. “Understood. Rest assured, I will definitely find a way to make good use of female father’s assistance. As long as female father doesn’t find me troublesome.”
“But speaking of which, what’s the situation with William? Can’t you treat him?”
When it came to William, Su Jin couldn’t help but show a worried expression.
“His condition is somewhat special, and my abilities are currently insufficient to treat him,” Lin Su said, unable to help but glance at the tightly closed door across from them. “Has female father ever seen a red contract beast pattern?”
“A red contract beast pattern?” Su Jin was momentarily puzzled. “Contract beast patterns have seven levels from high to low, and there is no red. Is William’s contract beast pattern red? Could you have mistaken it, or is it because of his current state?”
Lin Su didn’t get the answer he wanted and smiled, “Maybe I made a mistake.”
The fact that William’s contract beast pattern was red made Lin Su have some vague speculations.
Perhaps red contract beast patterns were an extremely special existence, which had never been publicly announced to the public.
If that was indeed the case, then William’s identity might not be as simple as it seemed.
As if sensing something, William raised his eyes and looked at the tightly closed door, and the black square terminal he held in his hand vibrated faintly…
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