TL: Moonlit

Supporting William, Lin Su walked towards their own backyard, which was also affected by the upgrade of his abilities, causing even the vegetables in the garden to grow and ripen.

Lin Su felt that every time he upgraded, the impact was so powerful. In the future, he would have to make some preparations in advance. Otherwise, going through such a commotion each time was not only hard on his heart but also on his wallet!

Looking at Yan Lie and the little cub following behind them, William’s golden beast eyes glanced lightly.

Sensing a coolness passing by, Yan Lie squinted his eyes and wisely stopped at the doorway.

Only the chubby little cub, following closely behind Yan Lie, with its chubby paws stepping on plum blossoms, looked at its father with silent questions: Why did we stop? Why aren’t we going inside?

But before it could cross the threshold, it was playfully knocked over by its own father’s big paw, landing on the ground with a thud. Upside down, it whimpered, “Aoow~”

Lin Su, who was concerned about William’s condition, turned his head when he heard the sound. Upon seeing the father and son duo outside the door, he suddenly realized that he hadn’t arranged a place for these two to settle down.

He walked over and said, “Yan Lie, could you and the cub wait for me in the backyard? I’ll find a resting place for both of you shortly.”

Yan Lie picked up the rolling little cub from the ground and replied, “No need to be so polite, just tell me if you need anything.”

Although he said that, Yan Lie still carried the little cub to the backyard to bask in the sun.

Based on his experience with cubs, Lin Su and the male with a similar scent to him might want some private time to do certain things. Perhaps next spring, Lin Su would also have a cub of his own.

Thinking of the cub, Yan Lie flicked his tail.

The cub was adorable, but its energy was just too exuberant.

Unaware of the helplessness in its father’s heart, the little cub stared at the black tail that kept wagging in front of its eyes. It twisted its bottom, lowered its body, and prepared to pounce and bite–

“Meow~”

Yan Lie suddenly turned around, lifting his big paw gently as it landed in front of the crouching little cub with an innocent look on its face. Yan Lie said, “Good cub, don’t bite daddy’s tail!”

The little cub, being touched on the head by the big paw, made a soft sound and rubbed against it.

With its round eyes, its attention was caught by a small white dot in the distance. Its rekindled curiosity couldn’t help but make it pounce toward it.

As the long-eared rabbit hopped over, sniffing the scent to find its way back, it was suddenly bumped into by the dark little cub. “Jiji!”

“Meow~” The little cub gently nudged the plump body of the hopping rabbit with its tender nose, and the scent emitted by the rabbit triggered some of the cub’s scarce memories.

This one, it had seen before, but something was different about its appearance!

The Black Flame Panther glanced at the hopping rabbit. The first moment, a hint of surprise flashed in its eyes, but quickly it realized something and relaxed.

This was indeed a clever rabbit.

Lin Su didn’t know what Yan Lie did with the little cub outside, as she was currently worried about William’s condition.

“How do you feel physically?”

William raised his eyes, meeting Lin Su’s worried black eyes. He reached out and gently held his hand. “I’m fine, and you?”

“I’m perfectly fine.” Lin Su tightened his grip on his hand as he squatted down. With William sitting on the bed and him on the ground, he had to tilt his head to clearly see his expression. “My abilities have improved, and I feel especially good now. But William, why were you alone there at that time?”

Even though he already had a certain answer in his heart, he still wanted to hear it from his own mouth.

“With me there, nothing would happen to you.”

“Even if it means sacrificing yourself to protect me?” Lin Su placed both hands on his legs, looking up with his black, clear cat eyes filled with gentle admiration. It made William’s heart heat up involuntarily. “Well, you’re more important.”

Lin Su smiled. “I’m glad you’re willing to protect me, but next time, I hope you won’t do that. Because you’re the most important person to me, and I don’t want you to get hurt because of me. Promise me, William, don’t get hurt, okay?”

William’s heart warmed instantly. He held Lin Su’s hand tighter but managed to maintain his composure and not accidentally hurt him. “Yes, okay.”

“Then I want to see your beast pattern.” Without waiting for William’s response, Lin Su reached out to peel open his clothes and placed his palm on his chest. A green fluorescence emanated from his palm, forming cool threads that seeped into his body.

Compared to before, the devouring power brought by William’s beast pattern was something he could resist to some extent at his current level, but it still seemed somewhat insignificant.

William’s genetic level should be much higher than SS grade.

Lin Su, who had never personally asked William about these matters, became curious for the first time. “William, what is your genetic level, and why is your beast pattern red?”

Asking two questions at once, Lin Su withdrew his hand and adjusted his clothes for him.

“SSS grade. The red color is because I have royal blood. I am…”

“The prince of the Empire?” Lin Su completed the rest of his sentence for him, smiling as he reached out to pat his tail which had unconsciously tensed up, hanging over the edge of the bed. “I heard Lin Feng and Su Ge call you that in private, so I searched online, but I couldn’t find any pictures of you from before.”

“I’m sorry, I should have told you these things proactively…”

“It’s okay. No matter who you are, you’re just the big fox that I have my eyes on. I will heal you, but my abilities are still not enough. Just wait for me.”

Lin Su’s gentleness softened his heart and made him doubt, at one point, why such a wonderful person existed in this world.

“Do you want to return to Capital Star with me?” At that moment, William suddenly wanted the whole world to know that Lin Su was his.

Lin Su tilted her head. “Don’t you want to stay here?”

“Of course not. I just…” Feeling uncomfortable being asked that, William wasn’t someone who was good at expressing his feelings. The dog ears on his head trembled slightly because he was worried that Lin Su would dislike him. “I just want to take you back, have a wedding, and let everyone know…”

“Know what?” Lin Su’s curiosity was piqued by William’s words, and his heartbeat was noticeably faster than before. “Well, William, you’re blushing.”

“To let everyone know that you’re mine.”

Finally, at Lin Su’s anticipation, William completed the unfinished sentence.

William’s words were like a feather, gently brushing against Lin Su’s heart, making him unconsciously smile.

“Alright, I promise.” Lin Su’s voice had just fallen when he reached out and pounced on William. “But before that, let’s seal the deal…”

Suddenly being kissed, William was taken aback for a moment, but he quickly took the initiative.

When the kiss ended, Lin Su’s eyes were filled with a dreamy look as he gazed at the large fox covering him. Clearly, he had initiated the kiss, so why did the position end up like this?

But William, who was consumed by desire, was really too much to handle.

With such a beauty so close at hand, Lin Su couldn’t care less about who was on top or bottom, he just wanted to have another round with him.

The Zhao family didn’t stay long. Everything that happened today was too shocking. Knowing that Lin Su had many things to handle, they helped the Zhao patriarch into the car and left.

Even though they had many doubts in their hearts, they didn’t feel it was appropriate to ask at the moment.

After they left, Lin Feng picked up the scattered petals on the floor of the treatment room and put them away. Su Ge came in and saw this. “Why are you keeping these?”

“These are the contract plants shed by the Zhao family’s two females and Uncle Su Jin after their promotion. I’ll take them back and examine them to see if there’s anything special about them.”

Through this experience, Lin Feng keenly realized Lin Su’s uniqueness.

His abilities were likely even stronger than what he had seen so far, and these abilities were likely to continue growing.

So, everything about Lin Su, he now fervently wanted to place on the experiment table and thoroughly examine.

Perhaps it would bring him endless surprises.

Su Ge looked at the excitement in Lin Feng’s eyes and knew that everything that had just happened had completely ignited Lin Feng’s passion for scientific research.

Already a research fanatic, having such a treasure-level experimental subject by his side.

Lin Su was simply Lin Feng’s muse, and his inspiration would overflow whenever he saw him.

As a good friend, Su Ge didn’t know whether he should be happy or sad.

In any case, if things continued like this, Lin Feng might spend his entire life in the laboratory.

“Su, Su Ge, are you both okay? I took a day off today, how did such a big event happen?” Xie Bai, who hurriedly returned after seeing the broadcast footage, came in gasping for breath and plopped down on a chair. “How’s Lin Su? Can I go see him?”

“He’s fine, but it’s better not to go for now. Wait for him to come out. How did you find out?” Su Ge walked over and helped Lin Feng collect the items on the floor and put them into a bag. He was curious how Xie Bai, who took a day off, knew about all this. In theory, An Ye shouldn’t have voluntarily told him about it.

“There was a red alert. Not just me, the entire empire should know what happened on North Star now!”

Once the red alert is triggered, it activates the Empire’s laws, escalating to the level of uncontrollable situations and prohibiting the concealment of information from the public. It automatically opens the live broadcast channel across the network.

Suddenly, Su Ge looked up at Lin Feng and said, “Does that mean the news about Lin Su’s ability to heal mental disorders is no longer a secret?”

After the purified fruits and vegetables with 69% natural elements were announced, North Star became the center of attention. Now, in front of the entire empire, admitting the ability to heal mental disorders would surely cause an uproar!

“Lin Su probably doesn’t know about this, which is why…” Xie Bai realized Su Ge’s implication and wanted to salvage the situation for Lin Su. But Lin Feng interrupted, “Even if he knew, he would still do it. There’s nothing to hide. However, buying round-trip tickets to North Star might not be easy from now on.”

In fact, compared to the previous announcement, which managed to keep the general public rational, this time the public went crazy.

They had been troubled for who knows how long, for generations, with mental disorders, and finally, finally, they found a cure.

Could they not go insane?

Some people have already written joint letters requesting the Empire to confirm the truth of this matter.

Those who couldn’t wait were doing everything they could to get tickets to travel to North Star.

In no time, the North Star tickets went from being in short supply at 50,000 credits per ticket to an exorbitant 500,000 credits per ticket.

It perfectly illustrated the saying, “You used to ignore me, but now you can’t reach my level.”

In the conference room, after the live screen disappeared, an eerie silence filled the air for a long time.

It was not until Lin En turned his head and looked at Will, who had an expression of shock on his face, that the atmosphere began to stir. “Your Majesty, what should we do next?”

Will blinked hard and said, “Lin En, I didn’t hear things wrongly, did I? He can really cure mental disorders?”

Lin En thought of when he first heard the news from Qin Yi and how he couldn’t believe it either.

“It’s true, Your Majesty. In fact, Lin Feng is currently conducting research in this area with the female. The recent report sent back indicated that Qin Yi is leading a team to further verify it, which is why we didn’t report it to you immediately.”

“It seems to be true. That’s good.” Tears welled up in Will’s light blue eyes. “If my father were still alive, he would be very happy.”

Seeing Will’s tears suddenly, Lin En was stunned. Although they knew before Will ascended the throne that he was a bit soft-hearted and had a low threshold for tears, occasionally shedding a few, they had originally thought such a temperament was completely unsuitable for inheriting the throne. Compared to him, the second prince, William, seemed more suitable.

After all, as a monarch, being too gentle wasn’t necessarily a good thing. But later, the late king and the second prince insisted on supporting Will, which allowed him to successfully ascend the throne. Fortunately, after taking the throne, he hadn’t seen this person cry.

Having worked alongside him for many years, Lin En deeply understood that although he had a soft temperament, he was extremely organized in his actions and adept at listening to opinions. He was a very competent emperor.

Now, seeing the other’s reddened eyes and tears streaming down, Lin En became at a loss for what to do. “Would you… like some tissue?”

As someone who had only comforted his partner before, Lin En wondered whether he should pretend not to see a crying male or proactively offer tissues to a ruler.

“Yes, please, Lord Lin En,” Will replied with a nasal tone, sniffling.

Even though he was a rough male, he cried like a pear blossom in the rain. Lin En dared not look at him and hurriedly handed over a few tissues. “Please take care of your mood, Your Majesty.”

“Apologies for the trouble, Lord Lin En,” Will said with a heavy nasal voice, wiping his tears.

“No need to apologize, Your Majesty. When I heard this news, I was almost moved to tears as well.”

After venting for a while, Will felt much better. “Lord Lin En, this matter is of great importance. We need to establish regulations and at the same time, contact William. They can no longer stay on North Star. However, we should respect their wishes. With Lin Su here, I’m not worried about William’s health. Even if he can’t cure William right now, there will surely be opportunities in the future. William can only be safe if he stays by Lin Su’s side. We must establish contact with the North Star government and ensure their safety as well as the safety of the people.”

“I will take note, Your Majesty.”

“Also, regarding the news about the natural female, let’s keep it under wraps for now.”

This matter involved a large audience, so we must carefully deliberate on it.

After leaving the conference room, Will couldn’t resist and cried alone for a long time.

It had been so long since he had released his emotions, and he had been holding it in.

Lin Su slept with William’s big tail wrapped around him. When he woke up, the starry sky was already visible outside.

Looking at William lying beside him, he said, “I actually fell asleep. There are still many things I haven’t done.”

“We can do them tomorrow as well.” William gently caressed his head, and his warm tail tip wrapped around Lin Su’s ankle, gently rubbing against it.

Lin Su didn’t know if the temporary marking was having an effect, but he felt that recently he was becoming more and more unable to resist William’s charm. As long as he was with him, he felt an extraordinary sense of security. He didn’t want to be apart from him even for a minute.

He leaned over and hugged the big fox, rubbing against him in his embrace. “There are still many things to be done, but we’ll finish them today. Wait for me, I’ll quickly handle my work and come back.”

He couldn’t keep being too close to William, otherwise, he might truly become a beauty in his embrace and turn into a neglectful ruler who didn’t attend to court affairs.

He got up from William’s embrace and got out of bed.

He went to the bathroom to wash his face and wake up before opening the door and stepping outside.

Su Jin saw him and asked, “Are you alright, Xiao Su?”

“I’m fine, Female Father. I feel even better after getting some rest. Have they left?” Looking at the disappearing figures in the courtyard, Lin Su couldn’t help but ask, “Where are they going to sleep tonight?”

Most of the houses around here were in ruins and unfit for habitation.

“Just now, Lord Mu’en came by and said they set up a guard post here specifically for security. They assured us not to worry. As for the people nearby, arrangements have been made. Tomorrow, a construction team will come to repair these damaged houses. I believe everything will be restored to its original state soon.”

Su Jin sighed after speaking. “I have to say, the North Star government is responsible. They’re quite good.”

“They are, indeed.” Lin Su smiled and agreed, “Father, I’ll help you collect these vegetables tomorrow. Take a break. What about Yan Lie and his cubs?”

“They’re probably hungry. They went out and haven’t returned yet.”

Just as Su Jin finished speaking, two dark figures dashed into the courtyard. It must be said that black panthers were masters of hiding in the darkness.

Yan Lie dropped the pig-like creature it had in its mouth with a thud. “Lin Su, you’re awake.”

Lin Su looked at the large creature on the ground. It was almost the same size as Yan Lie. However, being carried in Yan Lie’s mouth, it still moved freely. He couldn’t help but be curious about Yan Lie’s strength. He lightly kicked the prey on the ground. “What do you plan to do with this pig?”

“This is for you. We’ve already eaten,” Yan Lie said, picking up the little cub pouncing at its tail from behind, and patting its small head with a big paw to make it behave.

The little panther was in its lively and active phase and pounced over when it saw Lin Su. Lin Su playfully moved his legs and overturned it on the ground. It hooked its front paws and enticed Lin Su to rub its round and soft belly.

Amused by the little one, Lin Su couldn’t help but squat down and rub its belly. “Thanks for that. Are you planning to stay here from now on, or do you want to go back to the forest?”

“As long as you don’t chase us away, we’ll stay.” Yan Lie lay on the ground, its large beast eyes resting on Lin Su’s face. There was no fierce coldness, but rather a gentle warmth. As for the matter of switching with other contract beasts, Yan Lie believed that if Lin Su didn’t bring it up, it would pretend that it never happened.

“Then you can live in the neighboring courtyard. Feel free to find a fruit tree,” Lin Su suggested.

Contract beasts, being creatures that cherished freedom, would feel confined if kept indoors.

“Can we eat the fruits?” As an S-class contract beast, Yan Lie could clearly sense the abundant natural elements within those fruits, which their bodies needed.

As long as enough natural elements accumulated, it was possible to surpass their genetic limitations and advance, just like the one that transformed into a white long-eared rabbit.

“So many fruits, it’s up to you and your son,” Lin Su replied. He wasn’t stingy when it came to people and animals he acknowledged.

These purified fruits and vegetables might be valuable in the eyes of many, but to him, they were just readily available fruits.

Now, the air was filled with the fragrance of fruits, and the orchard was lush and vibrant. Even if Yan Lie and its cub could eat a lot, there was a limit to how much they could consume. Moreover, Lin Su could always replenish the supply after they finished eating.

Lin Su had slept the entire afternoon and was feeling a bit hungry. There was already some meat available on the ground. He felt a bit guilty if he didn’t grill some to eat. “Female Father, how about having some grilled meat?”

“Grilled meat?” Su Jin didn’t understand why Lin Su suddenly wanted to eat that at night, but then he snapped out of it. “Xiao Su, you haven’t eaten yet. There are still hot dishes in the pot. I’ll get them for you…”

Lin Su stopped Su Jin, who was about to go inside. “Female Father, can you go next door and call Lin Feng out for me? He hasn’t gone back, right?”

“No, Su Ge and Xie Bai just went back.”

“Xie Bai? Didn’t he take a day off?”

“He said he received news and rushed over specifically. That child has a good heart, and he has changed a lot too.” Xie Bai was no longer the arrogant and willful person he used to be. Now, he seemed more reliable. “I’ll go call Lin Feng.”

Lin Su went back into the house, brought out the barbecue tools, and also called for William.

The big fox rarely came out at night, so it was a good opportunity for them to enjoy the moon together.

Yan Lie lay not far from William. As an S-class contract beast, its senses were very keen.

It was acutely aware of William’s strength, which even Yan Lie couldn’t shake.

Noticing the prying gaze that fell upon him, William ignored it. His golden beast eyes calmly rested on Lin Su, full of tenderness and affection.

The little panther cub noticed the white long-eared rabbit lying at the door and pounced over with a meow.

It seemed to be saying, “Come and play!”

Lin Su’s skill in handling the prey had become exceptionally proficient over this long period of time. He sliced the meat into thin, appropriately sized pieces and brushed them with oil on an iron plate.

The sliced pork belly was placed on the iron plate, and as the charcoal fire below ignited, it crackled and sizzled.

Soon, a rich aroma of meat wafted through the air, unintentionally diverting the attention of Yan Lie, who had been secretly observing William.

The beast’s eyes stared as Lin Su skillfully cut the meat into pieces, and William couldn’t help but extend his tongue and lick his lips. He had just eaten, but now he was hungry again.

Meanwhile, the little panther cub, who had been chasing and running around, caught the scent and came back to perform a lively show in front of Lin Su, meowing and begging for food.

Lin Su didn’t add any salt and set aside a few pieces for the cub to eat once they cooled down. The rest, he wrapped in lettuce leaves and walked over to William. “Open your mouth!”

William complied, wondering what Lin Su was up to. Lin Su fed him the wrapped meat, saying, “Try it, is it delicious?”

The fatty yet not greasy pork wrapped in lettuce, combined with the refreshing taste of vegetables, provided a chewy texture and a lingering aftertaste with each bite.

However, Lin Su felt it was still a bit regrettable. It would be even better if there were some sauces or side dishes.

Just as he was thinking that, a cry of surprise came from the neighboring courtyard. In the next moment, a figure dashed over. “Lin Su, I did it!”

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