TL: Moonlit
After Lin Feng and Su Ge left, they didn’t go far. They sat on the steps at the entrance, and even though they couldn’t see, as males, their senses were keen. Even with a door separating them, they could still hear the conversation inside.
Once the door closed, Xie Bai took off his clothes. “I am an S-rank Contracted Beastman.”
As his words fell, Lin Su saw the purple patterns appearing on his shoulders. Compared to those of males, the patterns on females were more delicate and beautiful.
Xie Bai was a bit anxious. “Can you repair my beast pattern, Lin Su?”
“Wait a moment, let me take a look,” Lin Su reached out, and a green light emanated from his palm, carrying a hint of coolness as it seeped into Xie Bai’s patterns.
Lin Su had previously seen the beast patterns of Lin Feng, also an S-rank, and according to his current abilities, he couldn’t repair them.
However, compared to Lin Feng’s patterns, Xie Bai’s patterns were much milder, and based on his judgment, the devouring ability was equivalent to an A-rank male Contracted Beast pattern.
After roughly understanding the situation, Lin Su withdrew his hand. “I can repair them, but the process may be very painful. Can you bear it? Besides, I’m not sure about the outcome. If you accept, you will be the first female I’ve repaired.”
When Xie Bai heard the word “painful,” he hesitated a bit, as he was most afraid of pain.
But the last sentence from Lin Su, saying that he would be the first female to be repaired by him, delighted Xie Bai. “I’m willing. When can we start? Do we need to prepare anything? Can we do it now?”
Hearing Xie Bai’s impatient tone, Lin Su smiled and pulled a chair, sitting down. “Don’t be in such a rush. What is your Contracted Plant? Can you show it to me?”
Regarding female beast patterns, Lin Su had no experience, and he couldn’t be sure if they required beast blood as a catalyst like males did.
So, some things needed to be carefully inquired about.
Suddenly hearing Lin Su asking about his Contracted Plant, Xie Bai hesitated for a moment and asked in a soft voice, “Do you really need to see it?”
“It would be best if I could take a look. If it’s too difficult for you…”
“No, it’s not difficult. Just don’t make fun of me. My plant is a bit strange.” Xie Bai wasn’t sure if Lin Su would laugh at him. After all, when he was on the Capital Star, those annoying females would always mock his Contracted Plant. If possible, he wished his Contracted Plant would be beautiful and fragrant.
Who likes something ugly and smelly?
“I won’t laugh at you.” Lin Su raised his hand and made a solemn gesture, secretly curious about Xie Bai’s Contracted Plant.
Although Xie Bai still had some hesitation in his heart, he opened his hand. After a moment, a palm-sized red flower appeared on his palm. It had no roots or stem, just a simple flower with plump petals adorned with small yellow patterns resembling stars. In the center, there was a downward-facing circular groove…
At first, a faint floral fragrance could be smelled, but as time passed, the scent became increasingly strange.
Xie Bai furrowed his brows and wanted to retract his Contracted Plant. If he left it outside for too long, it would become even more foul-smelling. “Lin Su, can we stop now?”
Lin Su suddenly snapped out of his thoughts and coughed lightly. “Yes, we can stop.”
He truly didn’t expect that Xie Bai’s Contracted Plant would be a Rafflesia. Although it was much smaller overall, he couldn’t be mistaken. Whether it was the color, shape, or scent, it was undoubtedly a Rafflesia.
No wonder Xie Bai had specially mentioned that. As a delicate and fragrant little female, he didn’t want his Contracted Plant to be smelly. Anyone would feel uncomfortable in that case.
Lin Su understood Xie Bai’s feelings and didn’t dwell on the flower.
Although Rafflesias had an unpleasant smell, they were carnivorous and considered powerful in the plant world.
If his speculation was correct, after the repair of the beast patterns was completed, Xie Bai’s Contracted Plant should undergo some changes. At the very least, its size would change. “I need to take another look at your beast pattern.”
“Okay.” Xie Bai agreed without hesitation. He had already shown his Contracted Plant, which he never showed to anyone, so what else couldn’t he agree to? “Lin Su, don’t you think my Contracted Plant is strange? Because of this, many people on the Capital Star don’t want to be friends with me. They always complain that I smell bad. In fact, my Contracted Plant doesn’t emit any odor when it’s not released.”
Listening to Xie Bai’s complaints, Lin Su chuckled. “Your flower has this smell because it possesses a unique ability. By releasing this special scent, it can attract insects, which become its nutrients. In other words, your flower is carnivorous. In the wild, this type of flower is very formidable. Don’t be friends with people who don’t deserve you. They’re not worthy.”
It was the first time someone had said these words to him, and Xie Bai felt a warm sensation in his chest. He looked at Lin Su with eyes filled with a sparkling gratitude. “Thank you, Lin Su. You’re the first person to say such things to me. How can you be so kind?”
Lin Su adjusted his position. “If I’m kind, then stay still. If it hurts, endure it for a while. Can you do that?”
“Okay, are we starting now?” Xie Bai suddenly felt nervous.
“Not yet, just trying.”
The green fluorescence emerged from his palm once again, transforming into threads that merged into the purple beast pattern. Compared to the rough devouring ability of the male beast pattern, the devouring power of the female beast pattern was much gentler.
He located the scattered beast pattern nodes around and gently manipulated them. There was no stiffness like in the male beast pattern, and it was easy to bring the scattered nodes back to their original positions.
“Mmm… It feels so comfortable, not painful at all. There’s a cool sensation.” Xie Bai wanted to relax his neck a bit but restrained himself from doing so, remembering what Lin Su had said earlier. He suppressed his instincts and said, “I feel like my Contracted Plant is about to emerge…”
As he spoke, the Rafflesia he had previously put away began blooming one after another on his body. The petals fully opened, emitting a strange scent that turned into a pleasant fragrance.
A fine layer of sweat appeared on Lin Su’s forehead. Even though repairing the female beast pattern was relatively easier than the male’s, dealing with an S-rank Contracted Beast Pattern presented its own challenges. No matter how effortless it seemed, over time, Lin Su still found it somewhat exhausting.
Withdrawing his abilities, Lin Su looked at the additional purple pattern on Xie Bai’s shoulder. They shimmered with an intricate elegance.
According to Lin Su’s estimation, completing the repair of Xie Bai’s beast pattern would require at least six more sessions like this.
The cool sensation suddenly disappeared, and Xie Bai snapped out of his trance. He quickly put away the Contracted Plant blooming on his body and turned to look at Lin Su, whose face had turned pale. He carefully asked, “Are you okay?”
Seeing Lin Su’s exhausted appearance, Xie Bai became worried and jumped off the bed, saying, “Lie down here and rest.”
Observing Xie Bai, who didn’t immediately fall into a deep sleep after the repair was completed, Lin Su surmised that the spiritual domain of a female wasn’t damaged, and there was no need for such a rest to recuperate the spiritual domain. “I’m fine. It’s a normal reaction. Now, can you tell me how you’re feeling?”
“Feeling?” Xie Bai suddenly realized, after being asked by Lin Su, that things did seem different.
Before the repair, the beast pattern was something he could do without.
To summon his Contracted Plant, he had to first imagine its appearance in his mind. But now, it seemed like he could summon the Rafflesia casually.
“Summoning feels easier now, and my body feels much lighter. Especially during the repair just now, it was really comfortable.” Thinking about this peculiar comfort, Xie Bai couldn’t help but want to experience it again. But seeing Lin Su’s pale complexion, he was well aware that this comfort came at the expense of Lin Su’s pain.
Unconsciously, Lin Su seemed unusually tall in his eyes.
If it were him, even if he had such an ability, he wouldn’t heal others. He wasn’t that kind-hearted. Why should he endure pain to bring happiness to others?
Lin Su nodded and stood up. “Alright, let’s go out. They must have been waiting outside for a while.”
As expected, when they opened the door, they saw Lin Feng and Su Ge sitting on each side like gatekeepers. However, as the door opened, a strange scent rushed out, causing the two males with sensitive noses to frown. But their concern for Xie Bai outweighed their curiosity about the scent. “Are you both okay?”
Lin Feng held his small notebook and looked eagerly at Lin Su. However, as soon as he noticed Lin Su’s slightly pale complexion, his eagerness was immediately replaced by concern. “Lin Su, are you okay?”
Lin Su sat down directly at the doorway. “Compared to before, I’m fine. Repairing female beast patterns is relatively easier than male ones. I just need a short rest to recover. It’s about the same as consuming the energy to cultivate three fruit trees.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng finally relaxed and crouched down beside Lin Su. “I recorded the time it took for this repair. It took fifteen minutes and thirty-three seconds. Was Xie Bai in a lot of pain during the process?”
“No, not at all. It was downright comfortable. The Contracted Plant popped out uncontrollably. By the way, I can now summon my Contracted Plant in a second.”
As he finished speaking, Xie Bai proudly raised his chin.
Su Ge looked curious and glanced over. “Then show us.”
Xie Bai immediately refused in a second. “No way!”
Su Ge: “…”
Wasn’t his refusal too quick?
Knowing the reason, Lin Su chuckled and said, “Based on my estimation, once Xie Bai’s beast patterns are fully repaired, his Contracted Plant will grow significantly. However, it’s hard to determine whether the genetic level will be elevated.”
Lin Feng carefully recorded all this in his small notebook. “Lin Su, how many times do you think someone like Xie Bai needs to undergo repairs?”
Lin Su had already discussed the matter of beast patterns undergoing an upgrade after repair with him before. Although he wanted to see it with his own eyes, the timing wasn’t right at the moment.
“It will take about six times, preferably with a week’s interval. We should allow the body to adapt to the current beast patterns to prevent any rejection.”
Lin Feng nodded. “That’s necessary.”
“A whole week? I thought a rest of three or two days would be enough.” Just the thought of having to wait a week for the next “comfortable” repair made Xie Bai feel like time was passing too slowly.
“Zhao An’s male guardian is coming tomorrow. Are you feeling well enough?” Today was supposed to be Lin Su’s day off, but unexpectedly, he had performed a beast pattern repair for Xie Bai. Lin Feng was somewhat concerned about his well-being.
Lin Su’s physical health was crucial for the Empire. It couldn’t afford any issues.
After all, he was the Empire’s only precious asset capable of curing mental disorders!
Lin Su patted Lin Feng’s shoulder and supported himself to stand up. “Don’t worry. I’ll go back and get some sleep. I guarantee I’ll be full of energy tomorrow. I’m hungry, and I’m sure my female father has prepared dinner. Let’s go over.”
However, it was strange. Xie Bai’s beast pattern was an S-rank, comparable to the strength of a male A-rank. According to past experiences, he should have been able to break through the promotion barrier this time and increase his ability level from 1 to 2.
But now it’s still a little bit short.
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After North Star officially announced that the Purified Fruits and Vegetables contained over 69% natural elements, the news drove not only the people of North Star crazy but also people from other star systems.
Anyone who had relatives in North Star, whether immediate or distant, started contacting them to confirm the authenticity of the news. Those who could afford it immediately booked spaceships to North Star. Those who acted too late either had to wait for a month or couldn’t even secure a reservation, regretting their missed opportunity.
Suddenly, all eyes were on North Star.
When Xie Bai received the message from his grandfather back in North Star, he was squatting in Lin Su’s backyard, weeding. After a few days of labor, he looked much healthier and full of vitality.
As soon as the video turned on, Xie Bai couldn’t help but show off to his grandfather, who had raised him. “Grandfather, look! Fruit trees, so many fruit trees!”
Xie Bai’s grandfather originally wanted to ask him about the authenticity of the North Star announcement, but as he looked at the screen and saw a lush forest of fruit trees, he opened his mouth but couldn’t utter a sound. Instead, he unconsciously stood up from his chair, his eyes filled with undisguised astonishment.
“Grandfather, all of these were cultivated by Lin Ge. Look at this orange, it’s bigger than my hand, and this apple, it’s so beautifully red.”
Xie Bai wandered through the orchard, occasionally touching the fruit closest to him, and showing off to his grandfather. “Oh, by the way, Grandfather, let me tell you, each of these fruits is like a tranquilizer. I’m working for Lin Ge now, and there are benefits. I’ve sent you a box. It’s not much, just three apples and three oranges. Eat them yourself, don’t give them to anyone else, understand, Grandfather?”
Amid Xie Bai’s incessant chatter, Grandpa Xie finally snapped back to reality. “I wanted to ask you, is it true that the Purification Fruits and Vegetables in North Star can really compare to tranquilizers?”
“It’s true, Grandfather. But you can only trust North Star. Only Lin Ge’s Purified Fruits and Vegetables have this effect. The ones from other families don’t have it. If you want to buy them, search for Ai Su Fruit and Vegetable Store online. Remember, Ai Su Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grandfather, got it?”
“I got it, I got it. This is remarkable. How are you over there, Xiao Bai? Why do you look a bit tanned?”
“I’m doing great, Grandfather. Couldn’t be better. Hehe, I won’t talk to you anymore. Remember to sign for the package I sent you. Keep it for yourself and don’t share it with others, understood, Grandfather?”
After Xie Bai ended the call, Su Ge and Lin Feng also finished their communication on the other end.
Like Xie Bai, Lin Su had sent them individual benefits, which had recently been sent to their families on the capital star. After all, they were good things, and now there were long queues outside to buy them. These were considered internal employee benefits, so they naturally wanted to let their families try them first.
Zhao An’s female father hadn’t stopped communicating with his friends all day. Having made many friends among the noble families on the capital star, they couldn’t believe that he and his partner would leave the excellent environment of the capital star and go to a barren place like North Star to endure hardships. They wondered why they didn’t choose to travel to a scenic star system if they wanted to go on a trip.
Now, seeing everyone in such a rush after the announcement, constantly bombarding them with messages, asking why it took them so long to respond, they were astounded.
Heaven knows how many videos and voice messages he had received throughout the day, all asking whether the announcement was true, if there was any way to buy the Purified Fruits and Vegetables, and if they had actually been effective.
Of course, they had not only eaten them but had also stockpiled quite a lot in anticipation of this day.
Moreover, compared to the Purified Fruits and Vegetables, their ability to cure mental disorders was truly remarkable.
However, there was no need to share the latter information with these people. It was too exciting for them.
But North Star was also strange. They only released the announcement about the Purified Fruits and Vegetables, while Lin Su’s true abilities were far more incredible than such a small matter.
They understood that if they had directly announced Lin Su’s ability to cure mental disorders, the threshold of the North Star Spaceport building would have been crushed by the influx of people.
They chose to gradually reveal the information, giving the public some time to accept it.
That feeling of having a big secret that couldn’t be shared with others was quite uncomfortable.
After listening to Zhao An’s female father, those who had doubted their decision to come to North Star regretted it deeply. They lamented their good fortune and wished they had come together earlier. Now, it was impossible to even buy a ticket to North Star.
What about scalpers?
They had inflated the price of a regular cabin ticket from 5,000 credits to a whopping 50,000 credits. And all the tickets for the next three months were sold out.
It was exasperating, to say the least.
Even though all the relevant departments on North Star had prepared for a “riot” before the announcement was made, they never expected it to cause such a sensation.
In the past, when no one cared about North Star, if someone mentioned it, they would dismiss it as a poor, desolate, and uninteresting place. But now, because of Lin Su’s presence, it took at least three months to buy a ticket.
And when it came to buying fruits and vegetables, regardless of how wealthy or powerful you were, regardless of who you were, everyone obediently rushed to buy them online.
Only 1,000 portions were available each day, and even if you managed to buy them, you had to wait three days before making another purchase. You also had to provide proof that you had a family member with a mental disorder. And even after all that, there was no guarantee you could actually get them. If you managed to secure some, sorry, you couldn’t buy more than one portion per person.
With over 16 billion people in the entire star system, 1,000 portions were like a drop in the ocean. Those who were lucky enough to get them were considered the chosen ones, and it was truly a remarkable event!
……
Qin Yi finished replying to the report that Lin Feng had sent earlier and was about to grab his jacket to leave when he saw his assistant pushing the door open. “Qin Laoshi, you have a delivery.”
“A delivery for me?” Qin Yi was momentarily surprised as he walked over to receive it. “Thank you.”
“No problem. It’s from the Second Young Master, sent express from North Star.”
“Alright, I understand.” Qin Yi placed the square box on the table and broke the seal. A delightful fruity aroma immediately wafted out, causing Qin Yi’s heart to skip a beat. He opened the box to reveal vibrant red apples and golden oranges—the popular Purified Fruits and Vegetables from the recent hype surrounding the Lin Su family on North Star.
Inside was a card that read: Employee Benefits – Lin Su.
The name Lin Su was not unfamiliar to Qin Yi. Not only did Lin Feng mention it every time they spoke, but all the reports he submitted were also filled with that name.
Qin Yi resealed the box and carried it home, planning to enjoy it tonight.
In the yard, Lin En was tending to the flowers and plants that Qin Yi had cultivated. When he heard the sound of the gate opening, he looked up and saw Qin Yi holding a large box. He walked over, passing through the lattice screen wall. “Why are you back so early today?”
For a family that loved their work and was dedicated to their responsibilities, it was not easy to meet before daybreak.
“What about you? Why did you come back so early?”
Lin En smiled, his lips curling upward. “Today, His Majesty received a large box of fruits and vegetables sent from North Star. It was sent by Prince William.”
Qin Yi reached out and tapped the box that Lin En was holding in his arms. “Then guess what’s in this box.”
“Hey, I was talking about something important—Prince William…”
“What I’m telling you is also important. Open it and see.”
Lin En looked at his companion, who interrupted his words, then turned and placed the box in his arms on the shelf. Following Qin Yi’s instructions, he opened the box. When the rich fruity aroma filled the air, Lin En raised an eyebrow and then revealed the fruits inside. “These are…”
“Sent by Lin Feng, from the same place as Prince William. Lin Feng mentioned it to me a few days ago. The recently discovered young female’s partner on North Star is Prince William.”
Lin En leaned against the box, listening to Qin Yi, and after a while, he said, “It seems you know more than I do. Come inside quickly and tell me all the details.”
Qin Yi chuckled and shook his head. “First, take this inside. I’ll go change clothes. We can eat the fruit and talk later, alright?”
“Then I’ll cut them and wait for you.”
“That works.”
As Qin Yi came downstairs, he caught a whiff of the rich aroma of oranges in the air. He was about to ask if the oranges were already cut when he saw the discarded orange peels on the table. “…You.”
Lin En, suddenly realizing what he had done, slowed down the action of stuffing orange slices into his mouth. However, he still finished the last slice and then spoke, “Sorry, sorry. The taste was too good, and I just wanted to have a bite. But accidentally, I ended up eating the whole thing. Don’t blame me—it’s both delicious and satisfying. It feels like a massage for my spiritual domain. I’m especially relaxed now. Let me cut another one for you.”
“Hold on!” Qin Yi walked over and placed his hand on Lin En’s arm. “I’ll cut it myself.”
Who knows whose belly that knife would end up cutting into.
Seeing this, Lin En handed him the knife. “Sure, go ahead. But it’s such a big orange, and you won’t be able to finish it alone. Let me share it with you…”
Qin Yi gave him a look that said ‘that’s enough.’ “I can finish it.”
Forget eating and chatting together. Let’s just mind our own business.
Lin Te, as the eldest of the Lin family, rarely returned from the military district today. He had also heard some rumors and came back to report the matter of Prince William to his own father. However, as soon as he entered the hall, he was greeted by the strong aroma of oranges.
He had naturally eaten oranges before, but he had never encountered such a fragrant one.
Taking a few steps into the room, he saw Qin Yi and Lin En sitting on opposite sides of the sofa, with a pile of orange peels scattered on the coffee table.
Hearing the noise, both of them turned their heads, their eyes filled with surprise. “Why are you back so early?”
“At this time, shouldn’t you be at the military district? As a general, when did you have so much free time?” Lin En said, throwing a disapproving glance at him.
However, the state of the two in Lin Te’s eyes was entirely different.
“Female Father, Male Father, have I interrupted you two enjoying some good food?”
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