CH 45

TL: Moonlit

William’s words made Lin Feng and Su Ge’s hearts race. They were not foolish and naturally understood the meaning behind his words.

The abilities of Lin Su were evident to everyone. Being able to completely heal mental disorders was crucial for the empire. Once the news spread, it would cause an unpredictable sensation.

Before that happened, they needed to have a thorough plan in place to handle all possible situations in the future.

Even Lin Feng, who was usually indifferent and immersed in his research, understood the significance of this matter at this moment.

“Your Highness, we understand.” Lin Feng knew very well. William suddenly spoke up, protecting Lin Su. “If it’s possible, let us take care of this matter.”

Indeed, no one was more suitable than the Lin family based on their qualifications, which was why William approached them with these words.

“Woose is stationed outside the North star system. You can contact him if needed.” After saying this, William showed no intention of speaking further. He turned around, supported himself against the wall, and walked back. Su Ge tried to reach out and support him but was rejected.

Su Ge had no choice but to step back and watched William leave.

“Lin Feng, isn’t Woos the captain of the Prince’s personal guard?” If he’s already outside the North star system, why hasn’t there been any news?

“Did you see what just happened with Gen? Lin Su can really treat mental disorders!”

Lin Feng suddenly turned his head with excited emotions in his eyes, almost bursting out. Su Ge felt his scalp tingle under Lin Feng’s gaze. “Didn’t you just realize it?”

“No, I was just too shocked. I couldn’t calm down for a while. You don’t have to pay attention to me, I’ll be fine in silence.”

After Lin Feng finished speaking, he hurriedly entered the room. Gen was already snoring at this point, with Zhao An standing beside him. The remaining two also maintained silence.

Suddenly, Lin Feng appeared, and the three of them instinctively stood up. Before they could speak, the other person said, “Sorry to disturb you. Can I take a look at his condition? I promise not to disturb his rest.”

Lin Feng was not an ordinary person after all, and Zhao An couldn’t decline politely. “Please.”

Lin Feng approached Gen quietly.

Gen was sleeping so peacefully, with a low snoring sound that went on for a long time.

How could a patient with a mental disorder sleep so soundly? Who would believe it if it was told to others?

Even Lin Feng himself wouldn’t have believed that Gen was a D-class mental disorder patient if he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes.

Listening to Zhao An’s introduction of Gen’s initial condition, he was a typical D-class mental disorder patient and had shown signs of advancement. After consuming the fruits and vegetables cultivated by Lin Su, he miraculously regained the ability to work. They thought that was already the best outcome.

Even luckier, they saw Kane, who went out alone, and asked if Lin Su could treat mental disorders, receiving an accurate answer.

After the first restoration, Gen’s condition noticeably improved.

Surely, the second restoration would be even better.

After listening to Zhao An’s words, Lin Feng was somewhat impressed by their luck.

He was even more amazed by Lin Su’s abilities.

However, one thing puzzled him. If Lin Su truly had the ability to cure mental disorders, why was Prince William still in a semi-beastial state?

Could it be that this ability doesn’t work for everyone?

It seemed that he would have to wait until Lin Su rested well and ask him carefully to find out, but he didn’t know if Lin Su would be willing to reveal it.

Lin Su was so kind, so he should be willing to share.

Having obtained what he wanted, Lin Feng didn’t stay longer and returned to the laboratory. He planned to send a message to his distant female father in the capital star, but to his surprise, he and his female father had a telepathic connection, and Qin Yi sent a video invitation.

When the video connected, a black-haired, black-eyed, elegant and clean female appeared with a suspicious tone, “Where are you?”

In the cramped and cluttered room in Lin Feng’s video, filled with various experimental equipment and untidiness, it was especially painful for Qin Yi, who loved cleanliness and couldn’t stand messiness. He was about to scold Lin Feng when he saw him grinning and said, “Female Father, Female Father, I have good news to tell you!”

“What good news? Did you go to the North star and drive the inspection team back, taking over their work? Is that your good news?” Apparently, the reason he made this video call was for this matter.

In Qin Yi’s mind, it was a waste of time for Lin Feng to not stay in the capital star’s laboratory and instead go to the North star.

“Of course not, Female Father. The data reported from the North star is all true, and the 69% natural elements present in the fruits and vegetables are also real. Moreover, Lin Su has ten fruit trees all by himself, right in the backyard behind me. Can you believe it?”

“These ten trees were all cultivated by him alone. I witnessed it with my own eyes. Of course, that’s not the main point, Female Father. What I’m about to say next may overturn our previous understanding. I hope you can listen to me calmly. I guarantee that every word I say from now on is absolutely true and witnessed by me.”

As Lin Feng said this, he suddenly took a deep breath.

Qin Yi had never seen him so serious before, which piqued his curiosity. “Tell me, let me hear what kind of viewpoint can overturn my understanding.”

“Female Father, have you ever considered that the beast patterns on our bodies are incomplete? The root cause of mental disorders is because our beast patterns are incomplete, preventing perfect integration with contract beasts, leading to illness. Before this, I had never doubted it. After all, when we were born, the beast patterns we saw were all like this, and there was no mention of it in the various past records.”

“But today, I saw Lin Su repair it with my own eyes. After the repair, patients with mental disorders can sleep soundly and peacefully. Female Father, patients whose beast patterns have been repaired appear just like normal people.”

Qin Yi was not an impatient person. He patiently listened to Lin Feng’s words, and his expression gradually became more serious. He didn’t doubt that Lin Feng was lying; there was no need for him to lie.

If it wasn’t a lie, then it must be true. If the beast patterns were indeed incomplete, then their previous research direction was fundamentally wrong, wasn’t it?

Complete denial, total defeat.

Can he afford to lose? Can he afford it?

Compared to his reputation, the health of billions of people in the empire is of utmost importance.

“Tell me in detail.”

Lin Feng knew that his great female father’s greatness lay in never caring about intangible things like reputation.

He recounted everything he had seen and heard from Lin Su in recent days to Qin Yi, and paused for a moment at the end. “Female Father, there’s one more thing I just found out recently. Lin Su’s partner is Prince William.”

Qin Yi, who was meticulously recording everything Lin Feng said, suddenly looked up. “Prince William is actually on the North star. How is he doing?”

Only a few people knew about Prince William’s mental disorder, and as his attending physician, Qin Yi had been unable to find a solution to his condition. During this period, there had been no news about Prince William, and Qin Yi had even prepared for the worst.

“I don’t know if Prince William’s condition is good or bad. He’s already in a semi-beastial state, which means his mental disorder is at least S-class. According to our experimental data, it’s impossible for this level of mental disorder to survive. But not only can he speak, he can even move freely. Of course, this also has something to do with the esteemed Lin Su.”

Qin Yi was relieved to hear that Prince William’s current condition was not bad. At the same time, his curiosity about Lin Su, the female, grew stronger. “It seems that I need to visit the North star.”

“For now, Female Father, it’s better for you not to come. Lin Su’s abilities are extremely special and crucial for the empire. Prince William has already entrusted this matter to Su Ge and me today. I need you to provide us with assistance in the capital star.”

Even without going into detail, Lin Feng understood the task that William had given them. And with the abilities of Lin Su in mind, Qin Yi also understood.

After calmly thinking about it, there were indeed many things that needed to be done. This matter was of great importance, and they had to be well-prepared. “I understand. You can rest assured and do what you need to do. I’m here.”

“If I have any new discoveries, I will report to you promptly, Female Father.” Lin Feng smiled and then furrowed his brows slightly, trying to inquire, “Female Father, have you received any news from my younger brother?”

“Not yet.” When this matter was mentioned, a sense of sadness appeared in Qin Yi’s eyes. “Take good care of yourself over there, too.”

“I know, Female Father. You too. No news is good news for my situation.” At least until they received the news they didn’t want to accept, no news was good news1For people confused, I think it meant here that if there’s still no news about his brother, then it’s a good news..

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In his dream, Lin Su sensed a familiar presence. Instinctively, he moved closer and relaxed his furrowed brow, sleeping peacefully.

William wrapped the small female in his large tail, gently embracing him in his arms, feeling content.

Tiao Tiao, lying on the edge of the bed, looked funny with its scattered white fur that resembled stars.

In the middle of the night, as Lin Su slept, the heat that emerged from his body made him restless. William, who had half-encircled him in his arms, opened his eyes. The golden beast pupils emitted an eerie glow in the darkness.

There was a sweet and alluring scent in the air, emanating from Lin Su’s body.

The furrowed brows of the small female didn’t offer much comfort, as if he was trying to endure something.

“Mmm…” Lin Su felt as if he was being roasted on hot coals, with waves of heat continuously surging through his body, threatening to melt him.

Instinctively, he sought out a place that would provide a cooling sensation.

In the moment of being held, William stiffened for a moment, feeling as if a fragrant ember had suddenly rolled into his embrace, causing an invisible tension to tighten within him.

Females have a fixed mating period after reaching adulthood.

That was why they were expected to marry after reaching adulthood.

But no one had ever told him that females during their mating period could become so sweet and alluring.

Perhaps Lin Su’s mating period had just begun, and the turbulent heat wave had yet to truly arrive. William lightly pursed his lips. If Lin Su was willing, he could…

Lin Su opened his eyes, feeling uncomfortable from the heat surging within him. He couldn’t sleep peacefully, and even certain parts of his body were reacting involuntarily.

He hadn’t had any colorful dreams, so why was this happening?

Had he never been relieved since he arrived here?

Carefully glancing at the person holding him, he hesitantly let go and prepared to go to the bathroom to alleviate his discomfort.

However, it seemed that he got up too hastily. When he got off the bed, he tripped on the blanket and was about to fall face-first. But suddenly, there was an arm around his waist, followed by falling into a warm and cool embrace.

The broad chest of the large fox was both comforting and cool. Lin Su couldn’t help but sigh again, realizing that William was really good at embracing.

The hot breath exhaled by the small female was scorching, and the sweet and alluring scent lingered more intensely in their breath.

“Lin Su…”

Suddenly being called by name, Lin Su trembled in his heart. His drowsy mind became clearer, and he hoped that his reaction wouldn’t be noticed. Although they were both men, it was normal to have certain reactions, but to go into heat in the middle of the night… Did he have no dignity left?

He struggled lightly, intending to get out of William’s embrace and come up with a casual excuse. Sensing the movements of the small female in his arms, William loosened his grip and cleared his throat, restraining himself as he spoke, “Lin Su, is it that time of the mating period for you?”

Lin Su, who was still finding an excuse, suddenly froze. He raised his head abruptly and looked at the large fox holding him. The canine ears hidden in his white hair were tilted backward, looking soft and inviting to touch. However, now was not the time to think about such things. What did William just say?

Mating period?

How could he have a mating period… he…

He didn’t have a mating period, but this body did!

After females reach adulthood, the manifestation of their physical maturity is primarily seen in the appearance of signs of the mating period. Once this mating period begins, it recurs periodically, which was truly a life-or-death situation.

The issue he had completely ignored was now staring him in the face, but after a brief moment of turmoil, Lin Su felt relieved. What was there to fear about the mating period when he had the large fox by his side?

As William finished speaking, he carefully observed the expression of the small female. Seeing that Lin Su’s turmoil only lasted for a moment, his black pupils brightened. Without waiting for him to ask, Lin Su grabbed his collar and in the next second, William heard him say, “Yes, that’s right. So, William, you have to help me!”

Originally, William was still considering how to persuade Lin Su to help him through the mating period, but upon hearing this, the tension in his heart was instantly relieved.

“You should know what to do, right?”

Given the current circumstances, William didn’t expect to fully mate with him, but a temporary bonding shouldn’t pose any problems for William, right?

Facing Lin Su’s directness, William suddenly realized that he had been overthinking the situation. The small female in his arms was always so straightforward. His throat rolled, and he hoarsely responded, “Mmm…”

However, before he could say more, Lin Su suddenly hooked his neck, pulling him down. Warm and soft lips pressed against his, and a hint of cunning appeared in his black eyes. He gently kissed William before pulling back slightly and blinking at him, as if encouraging him.

“Boom!”

The fluffy white tail wrapped around Lin Su’s waist, pulling him completely into William’s embrace as they kissed passionately.

The next morning, when Lin Su woke up, the sun was already high in the sky. The heat that tormented him throughout the night had subsided, and he blinked his eyes, recalling the intense and somewhat excessive kisses from last night. His cheeks felt warm.

But those kisses did work, at least he slept peacefully afterward.

Seeing him wake up, William released the tip of his tail that was entwined around Lin Su’s ankle. “Still feeling uncomfortable?”

Lin Su sat up and met William’s golden eyes. His gaze shifted downward, looking at William’s slightly swollen lower lip, the result of his biting from last night.

“Um, I’m not uncomfortable anymore. Thank you for last night,” Lin Su said, avoiding eye contact out of guilt. He didn’t dare to directly face the disheveled appearance, pale complexion, and bitten lips of the fox, as if he had been ravaged.

This kind of reaction not only didn’t make him feel guilty but also made him think about doing it again next time.

Indeed, he had already taken the first step on the path of debauchery, and there might be countless steps waiting for him ahead.

Yet he couldn’t help but feel a newfound anticipation. It was fatal, truly fatal.

“Cough, what time is it? We should get up,” Lin Su said, getting off the bed and immediately noticing Tiao Tiao curled up on the floor. Surprised, he asked, “Why are you on the floor, Tiao Tiao?”

Tiao Tiao, who had been sleeping peacefully in the middle of the night, had been suddenly kicked off the bed and let out a pitiful squeak.

Lin Su reached out and patted its little head. “Is it cooler on the ground? Then you can sleep there.”

The long-eared rabbit: “…”

Feeling considerate of its needs, Lin Su finished speaking and turned to leave the room.

William sat up and let his large tail hang down by his side, swaying happily.

As Lin Su stepped out of the room, Su Jin had already prepared breakfast and greeted him, “Are you feeling better?”

Lin Su nodded guiltily. “I’m fine now. Did Zhao An and his family go back?”

“They left early. They all went back last night.”

“That’s good.”

After finishing breakfast, Lin Su watched as Lin Feng paced outside the yard, knowing what he wanted to discuss. Lin Su walked over and said, “Let’s go next door.”

Lin Feng, who had rehearsed his speech in his mind, quickly followed suit.

The two of them went to the next room, and after Lin Su sat down, he asked directly, “What do you want to ask?”

Lin Feng pulled a chair and sat next to him. “I have many questions. Do you really have a way to treat mental disorders?”

“Yes, by repairing the beast pattern. You saw it yesterday as well. The beast pattern is damaged, and by repairing it, we can fundamentally cure the mental disorder.”

Lin Su’s tone was resolute, based on Kane’s success.

Even though Lin Feng had already understood the cause and effect of the matter, hearing Lin Su’s answer still shocked him internally.

The Empire had been searching for a way to treat mental disorders for a long time, and now there was finally hope.

At this moment, Lin Feng’s breath became cautious. “Can anyone have their beast pattern repaired?”

“With my current abilities, I can only treat up to Grade A.”

Lin Feng looked at Lin Su anxiously and hopefully. “Can you take a look at mine? I am a Grade S contract beastman.”

Grade S?

Lin Su had yet to see a Grade S beast pattern. He nodded with some interest. “Sure.”

The Grade S beast pattern was located on Lin Feng’s shoulder. He removed half of his clothes, revealing the purple beast pattern that seemed to flow with radiance, exuding a deeper sense of mystery. The energy it contained was much greater than that of a Grade A contract beast pattern, but compared to William’s red beast pattern, it still fell short.

Indeed, William’s beast pattern was of a higher level.

What level would a beast pattern be if it was even more advanced than Grade S?

Lin Su placed his hand on it, and in an instant, his thread-like power seeped in, but half of it was forcibly drawn away. If he hadn’t been prepared beforehand, he would have been completely drained in an instant.

He withdrew his hand. “No, I can’t do it. Your beast pattern level is currently too high for me.”

Lin Feng’s face did not show any disappointment because Lin Su had said “temporarily.” This meant that in the future, he had a high possibility of being able to repair Grade S contract beast patterns, or even higher levels.

Realizing this, Lin Feng’s enthusiasm and anticipation grew even stronger.

“Lin Su, your abilities are crucial for the Empire. I know this request is demanding for you, but I have to ask again. Can you become my research subject? I promise not to harm you, but your abilities are currently the only hope for curing mental disorders.”

As Lin Feng spoke, his voice became dry. After spending so much time with Lin Su, he had come to appreciate the principled and friendly nature of this little female.

This request was no longer as straightforward as when it was initially proposed. Lin Feng personally felt that Lin Su was like a younger brother to him, and if his younger brother had such abilities and was asked to be an experimental subject, he would surely beat up that person.

But now he was doing something so excessive himself.

However, Lin Su smiled and said, “Becoming your research subject is not a problem, but my abilities may not be representative enough, and the research results may not be what you expect.”

After all, he only possessed the ability of the Wood element, not the true abilities of a contracted plant.

As for the question of being a research subject, Lin Su didn’t really care. After all, Lin Feng wouldn’t dare to truly harm him, the “hope” who could cure mental disorders.

The most he could do was observe him and collect some data.

Besides, he also had his own selfish motives. The progression of his Wood element ability through repairing beast patterns was still too slow for him. He had a premonition that as his advancement level increased, the number of people he could repair would likely increase as well. If Lin Feng could help him find a better solution, why not?

As soon as Lin Feng obtained Lin Su’s agreement, he could no longer maintain his composure. He excitedly assured him repeatedly that he would never conduct any experiments that would harm Lin Su.

Lin Su patted his shoulder with a smile. “I don’t understand much about research. Just let me know what you need from my cooperation. However, you can’t delay my work here.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t delay your work at all.”

“Alright.” Lin Su intended to make full use of this free labor.

As they walked out from the next room, they happened to see William basking in the sun in the yard. Lin Su was about to approach him when he met Su Jin’s hesitant gaze.

Lin Su’s heart suddenly tightened. Could Su Jin know something?

After all, the wound on William’s lips was so conspicuous…