CH 80

TL: Moonlit

The words ‘contracted spirit’ were not known to young people like Lin Feng, and it was normal.

Before answering this question, Qin Yi asked another question, “Do you know about natural females?”

William subconsciously looked at Lin Su, who lightly bit his lip.

Lin Yue looked confused and asked, “What is a natural female?”

However, Lin Feng’s eyes burst with strong curiosity, “I know, they are the darlings of the Beast God, but isn’t this just a legendary setting? Could it be true?”

Qin Yi looked at Lin Su with gentle and affectionate eyes, “They are not legends, but the appearance of natural females is very rare. It has been many, many years since the last one appeared. They are born without beast patterns, but they can communicate with contracted beasts naturally. They have an innate affinity for them. It is correct to say that they are the darlings of the Beast God. Whenever a natural female appears, it always heralds a change in the era.”

As Qin Yi’s words fell, both Lin Feng and Lin Yue looked at Lin Su, and their eyes gradually became unsettled.

With Qin Yi’s words, Lin Yue couldn’t wait to ask, “Are you a natural female, little brother?”

If that was the case, then all the unusual things Lin Su had shown would have an answer.

Lin Feng tried hard to restrain the excitement in his heart and looked at Qin Yi. Now only his female father could give him an accurate answer.

Qin Yi nodded, “One more important feature to determine a natural female is that after they fully awaken, their contracted plant will manifest in the form of a spirit, just like this.”

Everyone’s gaze fell on the small figure on William’s head, showing a strong interest.

Feeling the attention on itself, the small spirit blinked its eyes, then shyly moved behind William’s ear, peeking at everyone secretly.

Its vivid and adorable appearance easily gained their favor.

Lin Feng couldn’t help but sigh, “I didn’t expect my little brother to be a legendary natural female.”

Lin Yue looked dumbfoundedly at Lin Su and then at the little spirit on William’s head, “Although I don’t quite understand what a natural female is, I understand one thing: my little brother is amazing, right?”

Qin Yi smiled and pulled the two silly brothers over, rubbing Lin Yue’s head, “For the time being, don’t talk about this matter outside. We just need to know in our hearts.”

With his head being rubbed and unable to resist, Lin Yue raised his eyebrows, “Why not? My little brother is so awesome. Why can’t we tell others?”

In his understanding, Lin Su being a natural female was so amazing that it shouldn’t be kept secret, let alone kept from others. He couldn’t understand it.

Qin Yi patted his head, “Because natural females are too rare, once exposed, it may attract some greedy desires.”

William met Qin Yi’s dark gaze, “That won’t happen.”

Lin Su turned to look at the imposing aura emanating from the big fox, smiled, and gestured with his finger.

“This matter still requires caution.”

After all, throughout the history of the empire, the appearance of natural females has not only been accompanied by progress but also risks.

Qin Yi didn’t want the little cub he had just found to face such risks.

“I think female father is right. We only need to know it ourselves; there’s no need to announce it publicly, especially you, Lin Yue, no blabbering.”

Lin Yue, who was being reminded by Lin Feng, pouted, “Second brother, I don’t blabber.”

“The less blabbering, the better!” Lin Feng also reached out and rubbed his head, messing up his neatly styled hair.

Lin Su sighed and laughed, “Don’t underestimate me; I can protect myself too. But thank you all for your concern.”

“Why thank us? You are my cub.”

Qin Yi pulled Lin Su closer into his arms, gently hugging him. He had lost Lin Su once before, and he wouldn’t let him experience such a thing again.

The abnormalities at the Recovery Center didn’t cause much of a sensation this time, unlike the previous incident. After resting for a while, Lin Su and Lin Feng went for a purification ability test.

After that, Lin Su didn’t wait for the results but returned to the No. 13 Farmhouse with William.

Their mission on North Star was now completed. After resting for one or two days, they could return to the capital star.

This time, Qin Yi didn’t go back with them. He needed to stay on North Star for some research.

On the other hand, Lin Yue decided to take the opportunity to return to the capital star on the same spacecraft. Although he had fully recovered, his vacation was not over yet, and he could go back home to rest for another month before heading out for work again.

During this time, he could also bond with Lin Su and establish a brotherhood.

He followed Lin Su onto the spacecraft, a special aircraft for Prince William, the Empire’s only 5-star combat spacecraft.

He had been fortunate enough to witness it before, but it was his first time riding on it.

Once on the spacecraft, Lin Yue couldn’t wait to activate the camera system and commanded the AI to take photos for him.

Lin Su watched Lin Yue wandering around the spacecraft with curiosity and playfully called out to him, “Third brother, what do you want to eat later?”

“Do you want to cook, little brother?” Lin Yue had heard that Lin Su was good at cooking and his eyes lit up. However, Lin Su replied, “No, you can order whatever you want. There are chefs on the spacecraft.”

“Oh.” Lin Yue’s interest waned when he learned that Lin Su wouldn’t be personally cooking. But he quickly perked up and his eyes widened again, “Did you say there are chefs on the spacecraft?”

“Yes, Su Jin, my female father, personally trained them. Their culinary skills are not inferior to mine. But if you don’t like it, then…”

“That’s not it! I love it! Is there a menu? Let me see.” Lin Yue’s attitude made a complete 180-degree turn, and he couldn’t help but feel excited. This incredibly luxurious spacecraft was already enviable, but he never expected it to have its own chefs. As Prince William’s bodyguard, he felt that they are so fortunate. He wondered if they needed someone who only ate but didn’t do any work.

Lin Su, who had come to understand Lin Yue’s temperament after spending time with him, smiled and said, “Third brother, they have sweet and sour pork, fish-flavored shredded pork, and sweet and sour pork ribs here. All of them taste especially good. I’m thinking of ordering these for lunch. Do you want to join me?”

“Yes, yes, please make sure to include me.”

Since he was undecided on what to order, Lin Su’s suggestion was perfect.

After this lunch, Lin Yue’s eyes were opened to a whole new world.

Lin Su watched as Lin Yue continued eating without lifting his head or putting down his chopsticks and warned him, “Third brother, don’t blame me for not reminding you, considering your profession, you need to maintain your figure. Eating like this, it’s easy to gain weight.”

“Don’t worry, little brother. I have a fast metabolism. I can eat this much without any problem. Trust me, I was born beautiful.”

Lin Su stared at Lin Yue’s puffed-up cheeks and couldn’t help but doubt the truth of that statement.

However, occasional indulgence like this wouldn’t make him gain weight immediately.

In fact, during the journey from North Star to the capital star, Lin Yue’s life on the spacecraft consisted of waking up in the morning and going to the kitchen to order, then ordering again after his afternoon nap, and heading to the kitchen again after dark, and even ordering late at night when he felt hungry.

After eating four times a day like this, the head chef in the kitchen hoped that Lin Yue would leave the spacecraft early. Otherwise, if this fast metabolism continued, they wouldn’t have enough supplies for him.

Fortunately, Lin Su promised to leave a supply for them once they disembarked.

When Lin Yue heard Lin Su’s words, his expression stiffened. After they left, he secretly asked Lin Su, “Have I been eating too much lately, little brother?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Su looked at Lin Yue, whose cheeks had become plumper since boarding the spacecraft, and said, “Third brother, have you looked in the mirror recently?”

Lin Yue puzzledly touched his face, “What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?”

Lin Su smiled and nodded, “Yes, there is. You’ve gained some weight, especially here, it’s much bigger.”

After Lin Su poked Lin Yue’s cheek, Lin Yue blinked and realized, “Are you saying I’ve gained weight?”

“Third brother, you can weigh yourself to confirm.”

Lin Yue straightened his body instantly, “No need, I don’t want to know!”

Clearly, he had already sensed that something was amiss, but in the presence of delicious food, he couldn’t resist. He had heard that Lin Su had opened a dessert and milk tea shop on the capital star, and just thinking about it made him want to eat.

He could worry about losing weight later; right now, he wanted to taste all the delicious dishes he could find.

There was nothing more enjoyable than savoring good food.

Back in the room, Lin Su’s smile had not faded. When William noticed this, he raised an eyebrow and asked, “What’s making you so happy?”

Lin Su walked over, casually threw his jacket on the sofa, then pounced into William’s embrace and reached out to pinch his canine ears. At that moment, a little green creature sleepily poked its head out of William’s hair and rubbed against Lin Su’s finger.

Lin Su plucked the little creature out, “What are you planning, trying to nest in my big fox’s hair?”

Hearing Lin Su emphasize the words “my big fox,” William leaned in and placed a kiss on Lin Su’s forehead, as if affirming that Lin Su was correct.

The little green creature blinked its big eyes and sat in Lin Su’s palm. When it saw William kissing Lin Su, its eyes lit up, and it reached out its hand, wanting to be held by William. However, Lin Su lightly flicked its forehead, and it sat down cutely without crying, still trying to please Lin Su by rubbing against his finger.

Lin Su looked at the little creature cuddling his finger and said, “I found out you’re quite cunning. Trying to please me won’t work. This belongs to me, not you. I might occasionally let you touch it, but you can’t monopolize it.”

Even though the little creature’s affection for William came entirely from Lin Su, when it came to William, he even felt jealous of himself, not to mention this little creature.

After putting the little creature back into his mental domain, Lin Su snuggled tighter into William’s embrace, sniffing his familiar scent, and solemnly declared, “You are mine!”

“Mhm, I am yours.”

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After returning to the capital star, Lin Su rested for a while and then went to meet with Will, personally reporting the events of their trip to North Star.

Once the official matters were discussed, Lin Su turned to Mu Yin. When he had just arrived on the capital star, he had thought of repairing Mu Yin’s beast pattern, but Mu Yin had expressed a desire to do it together with Will.

So, he put the idea on hold.

Now that his abilities had improved, and considering that Will was an SS-class Contract Beastman, he could probably manage the repair.

Coincidentally, he had recently finished all the other busy tasks, so he decided to take the opportunity to repair their beast patterns.

Upon hearing Lin Su bring up the matter, Mu Yin looked at Will and said, “Your Majesty, you can go first; I’m not in a hurry.”

Even though Will showed no signs of mental disorder, as a male, the possibility of it occurring was like a sword hanging over his head. As long as it wasn’t cured for a day, it made people anxious.

However, Will shook his head and replied, “I’m afraid mine might be even more challenging. You should go first.”

Seeing the two of them humbly insisting on giving the opportunity to each other, William spoke up, “You two stop being so modest. Brother Mu, you should go first. The restoration of Big Brother’s beast pattern will require multiple sessions, and Lin Su will have to work harder. It’s better to do that later.”

Hearing this, Will nodded and said, “That’s settled then, you go ahead and try it for me first.”

Even though he gave the chance to Mu Yin, it seemed as if he was benefiting from it. Mu Yin saw Will’s response and didn’t refuse again, smiling and saying, “Alright then, it’s your turn, Xiao Su.”

“Haha, what’s the big deal? It’s better to get it done sooner than later. Let’s do it today, Brother Mu, could you please find a quiet room for us? We can begin right away.”

Unexpectedly, Lin Su was quite decisive. Mu Yin nodded, “Sure, I’ll arrange it immediately.”

In no time, a restoration room was prepared.

William smartly stayed outside, while Will followed behind the two. Lin Su had mentioned that during the restoration process, natural elements would be released, which would be beneficial for males, and Will could absorb some of them, which would aid in his repair.

Mu Yin, as an S-class Contract Beastman, had a peony as his contract plant.

After removing his clothes and revealing the beast pattern on his shoulder, Lin Su explained the precautions for the repair process, “During the restoration, you might feel very comfortable, so Brother Mu, please bear with it.”

“Will it be comfortable? Won’t it be very painful?” Mu Yin had heard many people talk about the process of repairing beast patterns, which was said to be excruciating, as if their souls were being torn apart. How could Lin Su describe it as comfortable?

Lin Su smiled and explained, “That’s for males. For females, the process of restoring beast patterns is quite pleasant.”

Hearing this, Mu Yin, who was initially a bit nervous, suddenly became curious, “Then I’d like to experience how comfortable it can be.”

“Then be prepared, Brother Mu, I’m starting now.”

Green fluorescence emanated from Lin Su’s palm and transformed into threads that penetrated into Mu Yin’s body, bringing a cool sensation along with it.

Mu Yin’s eyes unconsciously revealed a trace of surprise, and he instinctively tightened the hand resting on his leg. Soon after, beautiful crimson peony flowers blossomed on his body, displaying their elegance and emitting a captivating fragrance.

As the refreshing coolness circulated through his body, Mu Yin couldn’t help but hum softly, biting his lower lip to endure it.

For Lin Su, who had already upgraded his ability to level 3, repairing an S-class contract beast pattern was no longer a challenging task. Especially for female beast patterns, the process was relatively easier compared to male ones.

Will, sitting beside them, observed the changes in Mu Yin and was amazed by the transformation.

However, that wasn’t the most shocking part.

When his own beast pattern was involuntarily stimulated, greedily absorbing the dispersed natural elements in the air, Will had never known that his mental domain could feel so comfortable and relaxed.

It was as if a handful of crystal-clear spring water had purified the cluttered and troubled mental domain.

For about 20 minutes, the spacious restoration room remained utterly quiet.

Until a dense and elegant fragrance emanated from Mu Yin’s body, causing the once crimson peony flowers to turn pure white.

They exuded sanctity, nobility, and yet retained their grace and splendor.

The green light in Lin Su’s palm faded away, and he smiled as he congratulated Mu Yin, “Congratulations, Brother Mu.”

Mu Yin’s black pupils were still slightly dazed. After a moment of absentmindedness, he regained his composure and gazed at Lin Su with even more tender eyes, “Xiao Su, thank you. I feel amazing now. My contract plant seems to have evolved; it feels different from before.”

Even before seeing the change in his contract plant, Mu Yin was already filled with excitement.

“Brother Mu, your contract plant has indeed changed,” Lin Su said.

Hearing this, Mu Yin quickly checked, and sure enough, when he lowered his head, he saw his contract plant, which had originally been bright crimson, now turned pure white.

“This is…”

“It’s beautiful, Brother Mu. If I’m not mistaken, your contract plant should also contain natural elements, just like my female father’s. Besides, Brother Mu, you should also check whether you have acquired the purification ability.”

“Purification ability? Xiao Su, do you think I might have that?”

“Of course, it’s possible.”

With Lin Su’s words, Mu Yin’s heart was filled with excitement, “Alright, I’ll contact the testing agency right away.”

For female individuals in the Empire, possessing the purification ability was almost a shared dream.

Now, Lin Su effortlessly helped him achieve it, and Mu Yin couldn’t be happier. He hugged Lin Su, thanking him, “Xiao Su, thank you so much. I don’t know what to say.”

“No need for many words, Brother Mu.”

Mu Yin appreciated Lin Su’s calm and emotionally significant nature. “Xiao Su, if my contract plant contains natural elements, can I also use it to make flower tea?”

Mu Yin loved the taste of camellia flower tea. If he could make peony flower tea of his own, he wondered what it would taste like.

“Of course, you can. Brother Mu, you can check it at the same time.”

“Ah, I can’t wait now.” Mu Yin, who had been calm and composed earlier, suddenly showed a bit of childishness. Clearly, even he couldn’t contain the excitement in his heart about the possibility of possessing the purification ability.

Will, who had overheard their conversation, walked over and gently embraced Mu Yin, saying, “Congratulations, Mu Yin.”

Mu Yin’s eyes turned red due to Will’s words. He hugged Will back, smiling and nodding, “Will, Xiao Su is really amazing.”

Will smiled and thanked Lin Su, “Thank you, Lin Su.”

“Big brother, no need to thank me. I’ll leave first and let you help Brother Mu tidy up.”

Lin Su tactfully left them alone. As an experienced person, he naturally knew that at this time, Mu Yin and Will would prefer to be alone together, and he didn’t want to stay and feel like a third wheel.

Moreover, he had his big fox waiting outside!

When William saw him coming out, he walked over with a smile and held his hand. “How did it go? Smoothly?”

“Everything went smoothly. Let’s head back first. I feel like it might take some time for both elder brother and Brother Mu to come out, hehe.”

Seeing the mischievous smile on the little female’s face, William nodded in understanding.

After leaving the palace, Lin Su and William directly took the hovercar back to the prince’s residence.

Su Jin had already prepared the meal in advance and greeted them with a smile upon their return. “Xiao Su, there’s something I want to discuss with you. Recently, quite a few people have come to the restaurant, wanting to learn cooking from me. It’s alright if it’s just a few individuals, but now the number of people is increasing. As Ai Su Gourmet Restaurant is a place for business, we can’t accommodate so many people. I was thinking about opening a culinary school or doing online live teaching. What do you think?”

Surprisingly, before Lin Su could bring up the matter to Su Jin, he had already thought about it on his own. Su Jin was showing signs of becoming more business-minded.

“Of course, that’s a great idea. In fact, I was planning to discuss the idea of starting a culinary school with you during your return. The timing is perfect now, and I’m afraid there will be more and more people who want to learn in the future.”

Hearing that Lin Su had also thought about it, Su Jin felt reassured. “Alright, then let’s proceed with this plan. When I have some time, I’ll look for a suitable location.”

“Leave it to Bruno to handle.” Suddenly, William spoke up, and Lin Su continued, “Let Bruno take care of it. It’s better to leave the site selection to a professional.”

“Okay.” Su Jin was overjoyed that his children were so filial. “Let’s go and eat. You must be starving after a day of work.”

“Not hungry, but I’m craving for Female Father’s cooking.”

“Mischievous child, my cooking skills were taught by you.”

“It’s different. Your cooking has your special touch.”

Su Jin’s eyes and heart filled with happiness due to Lin Su’s coaxing, he couldn’t help but think how wonderful his children were.

On the side, William also thought, why is his little female so good?

Just looking at his smile was enough to make his heart free from all worries.

After dinner, William suddenly used his tail to wrap around Lin Su’s waist. “Susu, do you want a tail bath?”

Looking into the golden beast eyes of the big fox, Lin Su licked his lips and hooked his hand around William’s neck, leaning in closer. “How do you want to wash it?”

William’s golden pupils turned into dangerous vertical slits due to Lin Su’s teasing. The next second, when he was lifted up, Lin Su not only wasn’t afraid but also happily wrapped around William, laughing with extraordinary joy.

At the moment when they fell into the water, Lin Su’s clothes hadn’t even been taken off yet. Fearlessly, he gazed at the big fox standing on the shore, his eyes burning with desire, and provocatively beckoned him with his finger…

This was destined to be an eventful night.

The next morning, as expected, Lin Su missed breakfast. During the mealtime, Su Jin and Kane were tactful enough not to say much. Before leaving, Su Jin thoughtfully prepared some plain congee for Lin Su.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already mid-morning. Lin Su lay on the bed, watching the graceful fluttering of the curtains in the breeze. A smile couldn’t help but curl up at the corner of his lips. He wondered if he had teased William too hard last night, causing him to act so recklessly.

His big fox seemed to be getting more and more impulsive. It was really maddening!

But damn it, he couldn’t help but love it!

Sweet and sour pork

Fish-flavored shredded pork

sweet and sour pork ribs