ISMW Chapter 81

Setting aside the question of whether his mouth was Yu Chen’s love rival, if they continued kissing like this, Yu Chen felt his will would waver.

 

After all, Yun Xunlan was too beautiful.

 

This beauty transcended gender, not limited to male or female, alpha or omega. Anyone could find some characteristics of their dream lover in him and develop infatuated feelings.

 

From the moment Yu Chen could appreciate the young man’s body without any covering fabric, he discovered that his lover was softer than silk, easily manipulated and disheveled by the rough, and more precious than gems, easily attracting the greedy to possess and play with.

 

The originally porcelain-white skin on Yun Xunlan’s neck now had a layer of light red that Yu Chen had personally painted.

 

If Yu Chen wanted, he could press deeper fingerprints and suck deeper kiss marks, but wouldn’t that fulfill Yun Xunlan’s intention to indulge in lustful thoughts?

 

Moreover, Yu Chen was still angry about Yun Xunlan not cherishing his body because organs could be replaced. He thought he couldn’t continue indulging Yun Xunlan like this, so he painted a picture for him: “Get your body better quickly, then you can kiss however you want.”

 

“Alright, then no kissing.” Yun Xunlan compromised. “Baby, can you let my hands out?”

 

Yu Chen warned in advance: “I can, but you can’t put them on me.”

 

After a pause, Yu Chen added another sentence, afraid Yun Xunlan would play word games with him: “Not on my chest either.”

 

Yun Xunlan raised his eyebrows: “Okay.”

 

Only then did Yu Chen let go, sitting back on the bedside chair and pushing the chair farther away with his feet, maintaining a safe distance from Yun Xunlan.

 

However, Yun Xunlan temporarily had no plans to do anything to Yu Chen. His purpose in asking Yu Chen to release his restraints was to answer Yun Xunguang’s video call—

 

“Awake?”

 

Yun Xunguang’s light brain bracelet was linked with Yun Xunlan’s bracelet AI butler, so she received the message as soon as Yun Xunlan woke up.

 

On the other end of the video projection, Yun Xunguang wore a black military uniform with gold trim, her black hair combed into a ponytail high at the back of her head. This outfit made her look particularly stern and cold. Even when saying caring words, there was a harsh quality that sounded like questioning: “Are you feeling better?”

 

Yun Xunlan said: “I’m fine now.”

 

Through the decorations on the hospital room wall, he determined he was probably in the Tianji Legion’s Fifth Space Station, closest to the experimental insect planet. So when Yun Xunlan saw Yun Xunguang wearing the Tianshu Legion’s uniform with an unfamiliar space station background, he couldn’t help but be curious: “Imperial Sister, aren’t you in the same place as me?”

 

Yun Xunguang cared deeply about her brother. Whenever Yun Xunlan had surgery, regardless of the scale, she would wait outside the hospital room until he woke up. This was the first time she had left early like today.

 

Yun Xunguang told Yun Xunlan: “Yes, I came to the border battlefield you’ve been longing for.”

 

Hearing her say this, Yun Xunlan immediately furrowed his brows tightly, his gaze becoming grave. He thought of the Leviathans and king insects that had suddenly appeared on the experimental insect planet, crossing the second and third border lines: “Did something happen at the front lines? Are the Severir insectoids making moves? Or is Father…”

 

—Unless there were special circumstances, the royal family couldn’t have two royals fighting at the front lines simultaneously.

 

The front lines already had Yun Qihe and Mu Xingyu, but now Yun Xunguang had gone too. Yun Xunlan couldn’t help but overthink.

 

“Father went back. He should meet up with you in about two hours.” Yun Xunguang explained. “I came to replace him.”

 

Yun Xunlan was still worried: “Why did Father suddenly come back?”

 

It wasn’t He Chubai’s death anniversary yet. For Yun Qihe to come back at this time, was he seriously injured? Or… had he also been poisoned by insect venom?

 

“Father wasn’t injured or poisoned by insect venom. He was ordered back because his psychological condition was too poor.” There was still some understanding between biological siblings. Yun Xunguang saw through Yun Xunlan’s thoughts and said irritably, “Like you, he can’t even score 30 points anymore. The Yaoguang Legion’s psychologist refuses to fake his scores anymore, so they’re forcing him back to the Imperial Star to recuperate for a while.”

 

She ended with two mocking laughs: “Yun Xunlan, see? Want to come to the front lines? If you can’t pass the psychological evaluation, forget it. It doesn’t matter if you’re just a prince—even if you’re the mighty Empire’s Emperor, it won’t work. When Father arrives, you two can make an appointment to see a doctor together.”

 

Yun Xunlan: “…”

 

After taking the opportunity to lecture her brother, Yun Xunguang got to the point, her expression serious: “Actually, Father’s main purpose in coming back this time is to investigate the Severir insectoids that suddenly appeared on the experimental insect planet. And you probably won’t be able to return to the Imperial Star for a while.”

 

Yun Xunlan guessed the reason: “I need to visit all the experimental insect planets near the third border line, right?”

 

“Not just the experimental insect planet.” Yun Xunguang shook her head. “You need to visit all planets near the third border line where you can land.”

 

“Honey cocoon” humans have an extreme attraction to the Severir insectoids—especially king insects, because they all fanatically love the brood mother. Their obsession with the brood mother drives them to instinctively capture “escaped” honey cocoons to present them to the supreme brood mother, pleasing Her and earning Her favor.

 

The king insect hidden on the experimental insect planet where Yun Xunlan had his accident was already an adult. If it reached maturity, its combat power would be even more terrifying.

 

And those Leviathan insectoids—fortunately, none of them had evolved to the super-variant stage, or they would become biological ships capable of jump travel, continuously transporting other insectoids.

 

If they lurked deep in planetary soil and crust without actively showing themselves, humans would find it very difficult to discover their traces. And when they willingly expose themselves… the consequences would be unimaginable and unbearable for humanity.

 

Therefore, Yun Xunlan must use himself as bait to tempt these insectoids to succumb to instinct and emerge early, nipping the crisis in the bud.

 

“But I can only go to star regions under Galactic Empire jurisdiction. I can’t go to the Corona Empire or Nebula Federation territories.” Yun Xunlan said. “And time is urgent. No one knows what stage those king insects have developed to. With so many planets, relying on me alone for investigation might not be efficient enough.”

 

Yun Xunguang was silent for a few seconds, then lowered her gaze and spoke: “That’s right, so it won’t rely on you alone.”

 

Yun Xunlan understood her implication—he wouldn’t be the only “honey cocoon.”

 

There were other warriors poisoned by insect venom. They would withdraw from the frontline battlefield but wouldn’t end their fight, instead resolutely joining another battlefield.

 

Yun Xunlan was silent for a moment, then murmured softly: “…I understand.”

 

“I need to determine whether this is an isolated case or a widespread phenomenon.” Yun Xunguang pressed her lips together and said gravely, “If you discover traces of Severir insectoids on other experimental insect planets or other planets… I’ll immediately contact the Corona Emperor and Nebula Federation President. I find them annoying—I hope there won’t be such an opportunity.”

 

After saying this, Yun Xunguang ended the communication.

 

While Yun Xunlan was still processing the information from Yun Xunguang, Jian Wenxi’s message arrived—

 

【Jian Wenxi: Yun Xunlan, you’re awake! How do you feel?】

 

【Yun Xunlan: Pretty good, nothing wrong anymore.】

 

【Jian Wenxi: There is something! A lot happened during the three days you were lying down! Wait, I’ll tell you everything one by one.】

 

【Yun Xunlan: Are you at the Fifth Space Station now?】

 

【Jian Wenxi: Yes.】

 

【Yun Xunlan: Then let’s talk face to face. I’ll come find you.】

 

Yun Xunlan threw off the covers and got out of bed. While lying down, he hadn’t felt anything wrong with his body, but as soon as his feet touched the ground, he discovered that an E-class body was truly weak. Or perhaps he hadn’t fully recovered—his whole body felt soft and powerless, even standing was somewhat difficult.

 

Yu Chen immediately stood up to support him: “What do you want to do?”

 

Yun Xunlan raised his hand to embrace Yu Chen’s neck, using him to steady himself: “I’m going to see Wenxi. There are some things I need to discuss with him.”

 

“Sit down first.” Yu Chen put Yun Xunlan back on the bed, his expression normal as he said, “I’ll get you a wheelchair.”

 

Soon enough, he returned pushing a wheelchair.

 

Yun Xunlan was wheeled out of the hospital room by Yu Chen.

 

Jian Wenxi was in the dormitory area of Yaoguang Fifth Space Station, but he wasn’t staying in his own room. Jian Wenxi told Yun Xunlan: 【I’m in the conference hall.】

 

So Yun Xunlan and Yu Chen headed to the conference hall.

 

Although the conference hall door was closed, Yun Xunlan and Yu Chen had high-level clearance. After passing identity verification and entering the conference hall, a deep, powerful male voice reached their ears: “I’ll fucking say it again—I might indeed be a scumbag when it comes to relationships. But I’m not a fucking traitor, and I couldn’t possibly harm Lanlan. Am I crazy?”

 

Jian Chexiao slammed the table and angrily berated Dike: “I’d be more likely to harm Yun Qihe than harm Lanlan! No matter what, Lanlan is Chubai’s son, but Yun Qihe isn’t!”

 

“Mr. Jian, this is just routine questioning.” Dike curled his lips. “You don’t need to be so agitated.”

 

Jian Wenxi was caught between the two men, shrinking his neck like a little quail, torn between them.

 

There were many experimental insect planets near the third border line. Which experimental insect planet Yun Xunlan would visit was completely classified, and the communication devices of the accompanying press corps were strictly monitored. Only Jian Wenxi, who traveled with them, was an exception—Jian Chexiao could directly locate his light brain bracelet’s position, so there was a possibility of information leaks. It was understandable for Dike to question him.

 

“Who made you suspect that I leaked Lanlan’s whereabouts?!” Jian Chexiao said indignantly. “I’m also heartbroken that he was assassinated and injured. I’ve always regarded him as the son of Chubai and me…”

 

These words were getting more and more outrageous. Yun Xunlan interrupted him: “Uncle Jian.”

 

Jian Chexiao turned to look at him, his expression delighted: “Lanlan? Are you feeling better?”

 

“Yun Xunlan, I’m sorry.” Jian Wenxi also stood up to apologize to Yun Xunlan. “I haven’t returned to the Imperial Star, so my third uncle insisted on coming to see me.”

 

“Now that you’ve seen me, Uncle Jian, you can go back.” Yun Xunlan issued an eviction order to Jian Chexiao and reminded him, “My father will arrive at Yaoguang Fifth Space Station soon to meet up with me.”

 

Jian Chexiao sneered: “Would I be afraid of Yun Qihe?”

 

“I’m afraid.” Jian Wenxi quickly tried to persuade him. “Third Uncle, you should still leave. I’m really afraid you’ll get beaten again.”

 

Jian Chexiao: “…”

 

Jian Chexiao asked him: “What about you? Aren’t you leaving?”

 

Before Jian Wenxi could answer, Dike said ominously: “Young Master Jian can’t leave yet. He’s done some bad things.”

 

Hacking royal family members’ light brain bracelets, infiltrating the experimental insect planet’s main control system… various crimes. If Jian Wenxi didn’t have the surname Jian and wasn’t friends with Yun Xunlan, he’d already be in prison by now.

 

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