Chapter 63: What you snatch is what I don’t want.

Chapter 63: What you snatch is what I don't want.

Five years later, a private jet took off from a military airport in an African country. Inside, two distinct groups of individuals sat on either side of the cabin.

One group wore camouflaged uniforms, with dark skin and imposing statures. The most imposing among them impatiently stripped off his combat gear, revealing a muscular body clad in a black vest.

His hair was short, damp with sweat and tousled by his hand, giving him a wild appearance. His chiseled features, the cold and sharp glint in his dark eyes, his legs splayed out, and his muscular arms resting casually—everything about him exuded raw power.

Like a bloodthirsty beast, he cast a casual, predatory glance at the man sitting opposite him.

The man across had a pale complexion and a refined demeanor, dressed in a retro black suit. Equally sculpted features but more delicately handsome. He lounged against the chair, one hand on his forehead in contemplation, while the other tapped rhythmically against the armrest.

Tap, tap, tap…

The rhythmic tapping showcased his composed, languid demeanor and his aloof nature.

Several stern-faced subordinates sat behind him, dressed impeccably in suits.

Seemingly lost in thought, the man began toying with a necklace hidden beneath his shirt collar, fondling a modest yellow diamond pendant.

Seeing this, the wild man opposite reached for his own platinum necklace, from which hung a pitch-black glass orb, ensconced within platinum vines, thoroughly protecting it.

As he touched the pendant, the wild man's menacing features softened significantly.

These two were Ye Rongzhen and Mu Feiyan.

Mu Feiyan shot Ye Rongzhen a glance, asking, "Thinking of Qin Qing?"

"Obviously! Who else would I be thinking about?" Ye Rongzhen retorted, his face marked with hostility.

Holding the yellow diamond tightly, Mu Feiyan sneered, "I never actually wanted to rescue you."

"You think I wanted to save you?" Ye Rongzhen lifted his chin with contempt written all over his face.

"Without my connections, could you even enter this airport?" Mu Feiyan asked disdainfully.

"Without my men, would you have left that godforsaken place in the Altai Mountains unscathed?" Ye Rongzhen countered aggressively.

"Had Qin Qing not called me—"

Both uttered this simultaneously, then locked eyes fiercely. After what seemed an eternity, as the atmosphere grew tense and bristled with impending conflict, they simultaneously looked away.

"I brought back some precious seeds from the Altai Mountains. Qin Qing will love them." Ye Rongzhen triumphantly retrieved a cotton pouch from his pocket, giving it a playful toss.

With a lazy smile, Mu Feiyan remarked, "It's a pity you couldn't retrieve the most precious Snow Crystal Flower seed from the Altai Mountains."

He spread his palm and motioned slightly with his fingertips.

An attendant from behind handed him a small velvet gift box. Upon opening, a dark brown seed lay peacefully inside.

"Do you think my gift can outshine all of yours?" Mu Feiyan nonchalantly played with the seed, radiating casual confidence.

Ye Rongzhen's wild face clouded over, while Mu Feiyan's refined features gleamed with triumph.

An intangible clash of cold and heat caused sparks of hostility to fly within the cabin.

The two groups on either side became increasingly tense.

This tension persisted until the plane landed in another small African country. Wars still raged in nearby areas, and danger lurked from every direction in the form of bullets or missiles.

On the tarmac, Ye Rongzhen and Mu Feiyan took out their phones to reassure their beloved. While they were archenemies, a single plea from Qin Qing could make them put aside all differences and dive into perilous terrains to rescue one another.

All to avoid making Qin Qing sorrowful.

"We should part ways here." After hanging up, they once again spoke simultaneously, uttering the exact same words.

Such synchronicity was eerily uncanny.

With an unlit cigarette between his lips, Ye Rongzhen stated gravely, "If something happens to me while we're separated, promise you'll return and look after Qin Qing for me."

Hands in his pockets, Mu Feiyan calmly observed a distant explosion painting a dark cloud in the sky.

"What a coincidence," he chuckled, "I was thinking the same. If something happens to me, please take care of Qin Qing."

The two looked at each other, their calm faces once again overtaken by intense hostility.

"I wish it was you who died."

"Me too."

Malicious glares clashed in the air, their intensity rivaling that of warfare itself.

Both exchanged a cold smile, then walked towards their private jets, heading in different directions.

A few days later, Qin Qing arrived at the D-city airport with 996.

"Those two really have some luck. Even a bomb couldn't kill them," 996 exclaimed, shaking his head.

"So you see, I didn't steal their fortunes. Are you reassured now?" Qin Qing bent down, offering a half-eaten ice cream cone.

996 opened its mouth wide and devoured the entire cone in an instant. No one noticed this peculiar man and cat duo, for the main god's prohibition confused everyone's senses.

The two flights landed five minutes apart. Anticipating their arrival, two tall, handsome men with distinct auras strode out of the secure passage.

Seeing Qin Qing, both revealed joyous smiles. Turning to each other, their smiles faded, replaced by hostility.

They gradually distanced themselves, standing at opposite ends, with Qin Qing positioned in the middle.

Sensing something, Qin Qing lowered his head, rubbing his throbbing temple while letting out a resigned groan.

996, with ice cream still on its lips, innocently asked, "What's wrong?"

"What's meant to come will always find its way."

Qin Qing turned eastward, glancing at Ye Rongzhen, and then westward to Mu Feiyan. Both stood ten meters away, hands in their pockets, exuding a similar upright yet steadfast aura.

"Darling, today you must make a choice," Mu Feiyan asserted earnestly.

Ye Rongzhen spread his arms, "My love, I'm waiting for you."

996: "Meow's sake, I didn't expect we were coming to a battlefield of love, not an airport!"

Qin Qing rubbed his temples incessantly, a low moan escaping him. His alluring face, for once, wore an expression of distress.

996 tugged at his trouser leg, whispering, "How about this? You pick one, and I'll pick the other. We can't let them come here for nothing, right?"

Even in such a tense moment, Qin Qing almost broke into a chuckle because of 996. Pressing his lips tightly together, he raised his eyes to look at the two men again.

To the east stood a wild lion, and to the west, an elegant cheetah. Both were fierce creatures, both evoking intense emotions and a sense of security within him.

How could he choose?

Qin Qing felt as if his legs were bound by invisible ropes, leaving him paralyzed and unable to move.

Meanwhile, Yun Siyu, locked in a cell, was trapped in a dream. He seemed to have narcolepsy, spending over ten hours a day asleep. The prison guards had him examined, but doctors couldn’t find a reason, only prescribing some stimulants.

Other inmates envied his ability to laze around openly. However, only he knew the truth: he'd rather stay awake forever than be trapped in his nightmarish dreams.

In those brief hours of sleep, he experienced relentless torment. Continuously tortured by Ye's mother, his body became decrepit, and he kept clutching a burning painting, screaming in agony amidst roaring flames.

It was a hellish cycle.

Yun Siyu jerked upright, gasping for breath, his nose drenched in cold sweat. He raised his hands to see them, feeling the lingering pain of being scorched by intense flames.

So, were those dreams not just dreams?

How could dreams cause real pain?

Yun Siyu hunched over, hugging his emaciated body with trembling hands.

A familiar sting emanated from the back of his neck.

Instinctively, he scratched at it, digging deeper until his flesh tore open, and blood splattered. The green leaf birthmark, now devoid of life, had turned into a charred blemish. He gouged it out, throwing the bloody, mangled mark onto the floor.

At that very moment, Yun Siyu's body disintegrated into countless particles of black dust, scattering like swarms of insects.

The entire world seemed to halt.

Back at the airport, the indecisive Qin Qing suddenly looked up into the void.

A sound resembling shattering glass echoed through the air.

Both Ye Rongzhen and Mu Feiyan, standing at opposite ends, changed expressions simultaneously, then dashed towards Qin Qing in the center.

Time and space solidified into a transparent sheet of ice. With each step they took, they had to shatter this rigid layer, their flesh lacerated by shards of spacetime. By the time they reached Qin Qing's side, both were battered and bloodstained. Together, they outstretched their robust arms, providing Qin Qing a sanctuary that wouldn’t collapse.

Though frozen in spacetime, their bodies formed a protective barrier against all harm. Under their embrace, Qin Qing was safe.

An eerie silence enveloped the surroundings.

996 swiftly turned its round head, horrified by the scene unfolding before it.

"Qin Qing, what's happening, meow?" Its kitten-like voice quivered slightly.

"The story has reached its conclusion," Qin Qing responded calmly.

996 looked up, meeting Qin Qing’s tear-filled, reddened eyes. He was tightly ensconced between two towering men, guarded as if they were his shields, with one protecting his head and the other his body.

All harm was absorbed by these men, their eyes continuously gazing at Qin Qing, radiating profound worry and adoration.

Both had once vowed to uphold the world for Qin Qing, shield him from harm, and stand by him.

Now, they had fulfilled their promise.

This was their final act of tenderness.

Qin Qing covered his eyes, standing silently.

After what felt like an eternity, he lowered his hand, looking affectionately at the two men. Rising on his tiptoes, he gently kissed Ye Rongzhen's lips, then did the same to Mu Feiyan's.

Despite being trapped in spacetime, their eyes betrayed a look of contentment upon receiving the warm kiss.

Qin Qing tenderly caressed Ye Rongzhen's face and then Mu Feiyan's, tracing their handsome features with his slender fingers, committing them to memory, even though he knew they'd meet again in another spacetime.

The blossoms on his back bloomed fervently, reminiscent of flames, stars, and molten lava.

This was the intense, yet beautiful love they bestowed upon him.

"Goodbye," Qin Qing murmured, planting tender kisses behind their ears.

At that moment, the necklaces worn by Ye Rongzhen and Mu Feiyan began radiating a brilliant gold. They detached themselves, flying into Qin Qing's palm.

Grasping the golden lights close to his heart, within the next moment, time flowed again, and the surroundings shifted. Qin Qing and 996, previously amidst the bustling airport, now found themselves in the main god's realm.

"Did we just exit?" 996 felt disoriented, clueless about what had just transpired.

Qin Qing seemed composed. He slowly approached the miniature universe, stood on his tiptoes, reached out, and presented the two necklaces.

"What are you doing?" 996 asked with curiosity.

The two necklaces transformed into twin stars, rising gently, entering the miniature universe, and shining brilliantly. It seemed as if they were winking at Qin Qing.

Qin Qing's lips curled into a smile. His eyes, tinged with red, were misty with tears yet overflowed with tenderness.

Reaching out to embrace the massive egg-shaped universe, he only managed to touch its fringes. Nevertheless, a warmth emanated from the universe's depths, surrounding him as if an intangible embrace was welcoming him.

All the stars twinkled in response to this radiant star from beyond their universe.

996 stared, agape at the scene.

Its intelligent processor emitted a mechanical tone, indicating that the mission was perfectly accomplished.

"Meow's whiskers! The plot crumbled, and yet the mission is deemed perfect? Are these two light points origin fragments too?" 996's little brain struggled with the information overload.

What exactly are these origin fragments? Why did they appear on Ye Rongzhen and Mu Feiyan? What does the main god want with them? How could Qin Qing collect them? What magic did he employ?

Baffled, 996 decided to stop pondering.

As Qin Qing embraced the massive egg-shaped universe, the two-toned roses on his back liquefied, seeping into his soul.

The once irreparable wounds—slashes, whip marks, sword injuries—began to heal, destined one day to be smoothed over by the abundance of love.

Qin Qing's once fading soul now seemed more tangible.

Releasing the egg-shaped universe, he leisurely approached 996 and prompted, "Let's move on to the next world."

996 tilted its head up, blurting innocently, "Qin Qing, you seem even more radiant now! Why, meow?"

Qin Qing responded, "My soul is gradually mending, and my petals are unfolding one by one. A blooming flower naturally looks more captivating than a mere bud."

996 had an epiphany but quickly became anxious, "Qin Qing, do you know? You are in grave danger now!"

"Why? There shouldn’t be any danger here." Qin Qing glanced around the main god's space.

996 replied solemnly, "Because at this rate, you'll become irresistibly gorgeous!"

Qin Qing paused momentarily, then burst into laughter.

This silly little cat…

A person and a cat playfully made their way toward the time tunnel.

996 wiggled its chubby rump, curiously asking, "Are you saying you'll get even more handsome? I can't even imagine, meow! If you get any more dazzling, the universe will explode because of you!"

Little did it know that its thoughtless comment would indeed trigger the explosion of the miniaturized universe behind them. Every star shone brilliantly in that instant.

This resplendent glow forcefully devoured all the surrounding shadows. Qin Qing's beauty made even the universe dizzy.

Yet, at that very moment, Qin Qing stepped into the time tunnel and was swallowed by a blinding halo of light.

Stars confessed their feelings with their own luminescence, unseen by their beloved. Yet, it's alright. Someday he'll know that in the deepest darkness, numerous passionate stars are burning fervently for him.

It was a vast room, with everything in it purely white, save for the grey sky visible through a large floor-to-ceiling window.

Flying cars zoomed past the window, diving into thick clouds, while airships lazily drifted by in the distant horizon.

Towering skyscrapers pierced the clouds, reaching up into the boundless sky. Standing by the window, Qin Qing looked up, unable to see the tops of these structures.

Beams of light, originating from unknown sources, projected lifelike 3D images onto the clouds: beautiful women, adorable animals, and wildly whimsical monsters.

These images had replaced neon lights, becoming the new decor of the city.

Everything around had a cold mechanical feel; green trees, colorful flowers, and delicate buds were nowhere to be seen.

Qin Qing felt almost suffocated, and after accessing the memories of the original host, this feeling intensified.

In this distant future, humanity harnessed the power of technology to break free from Earth's atmosphere, continually exploring deeper space. As the population exploded and the environment deteriorated, Earth was abandoned, with humanity migrating to faraway outer space.

During the migration, humans encountered

The insect race,

And fierce battles ensued.

To achieve victory, humans used technology to modify their bodies and genes. From originally two genders, there evolved six, with terms like alpha, Omega, beta, leaving Qin Qing utterly bewildered.

He slowly backed away from the large floor-to-ceiling window, glancing down at his flat abdomen, murmuring in disbelief, "Am I really a man capable of bearing children?"

The shocking reality hit him with the force of a bomb.

Even for someone as composed as him, it was hard to grasp at the moment.

Fortunately, from his memories, he learned that although the original host was an Omega, he lacked the gland to produce pheromones and, thus, couldn't bear children.

Qin Qing took a deep breath and sank into the pristine white sofa, weakly cradling his head.

This world is absurd!

Omegas are tiered; the higher-tiered Omegas attract top-tier alphas and receive more privileges.

Physically delicate, Omegas might not shoulder significant societal roles, but their pheromones can heal the psychic realm of alphas.

The stronger the alpha, the more turbulent their psychic realm, which only top-tier Omega pheromones can pacify.

If a top-tier alpha cannot find a top-tier Omega with a compatibility of over 70%, they soon become incapacitated due to psychic collapse, or suddenly perish.

Top-tier alphas are formidable combatants, essential in the fight against the insect race. To maintain the empire's strength, every Omega must submit their pheromones to a matching center for pairing with various alphas.

Top-tier Omega pheromones can soothe both the lowest and highest-tiered alphas. Their seemingly limitless abilities make them highly sought-after marital candidates, cherished treasures of the empire.

Every top-tier Omega, upon differentiation, gains privileges beyond ordinary comprehension. They can access the empire's most luxurious venues, enjoy the best treatment without working, and sometimes even act above the law.

If a top-tier Omega's compatibility surpasses 90% with multiple top-tier alphas, they can practically reign supreme within the empire.

These alphas, seeking tranquility for their volatile psychic realms, gather around the Omega, acting as protectors.

This unique guardianship ends once the Omega forms a partnership with one of their protectors.

The law safeguards this temporary covenant. Those who breach it face severe penalties: exile, lifetime imprisonment, flogging, capital punishment, and more.

In short, if a top-tier Omega and alpha's compatibility exceeds 90%, their bond becomes unbreakable.

Qin Qing is an Omega, but regrettably, he's neither top-tier nor low-tier.

Lacking the gland altogether, he might be better described as redundant. His noble birth grants him a social standing, saving him from outright ostracism and disdain, but life remains challenging.

Understanding his situation, Qin Qing felt no dismay. Instead, he poured a glass of red wine, sipping it languidly.

Sending pheromones to the pairing center to match with those so-called alphas— is this how marriage should be? It feels like livestock breeding.

Red wine swayed between Qin Qing's slender fingers, exuding subtle undertones of woody and fruity fragrances.

As he closed his eyes, taking a gentle whiff, 996 suddenly burst out from somewhere, screaming, "Five tops! There are five tops in this world! Help! Where's my oxygen tank?"

It hurriedly retrieved an oxygen tank from its smart-storage and pressed it against its pudgy face, its little chest heaving dramatically.

"Qin Qing, don't tell me you want all five tops!" 996 collapsed to the ground, gasping weakly.

Qin Qing, who almost greyed out from worries in the last world, was speechless.

"Let me see the script," he said, trying to stay calm.

If all five tops are deities, then…

Closing his eyes, Qin Qing felt the world spinning. Asking him to give up was out of the question. Taking them all? Someone might end up dead.

996 pulled out a jade strip from its storage.

Qin Qing pressed the jade to his forehead, quickly skimming through the script.

The protagonist of this world was Qin Qing's illegitimate younger brother.

Both brothers underwent differentiation on the same day. While Qin Qing's gland remained undeveloped, the brother transformed into a top-tier Omega.

Immediately, the brother's pheromones were sent to the pairing center. Surprisingly, he matched with five top-tier alphas, with compatibility soaring to 90%.

These five alphas hail from military, political, and business spheres, each a prodigy with combined power enough to shake the empire's foundation.

The revelation caused a societal uproar. Qin Qing's father quickly brought the illegitimate son and mistress home, announcing their existence in a grand banquet.

A person of low standing and wicked nature, once given power, inevitably shows arrogance. Naturally, the half-brother began to oppress Qin Qing, seizing and ruining everything dear to him— especially those Qin Qing merely glanced at.

Tragically, the one Qin Qing adored the most was one of the alphas bound to his half-brother. His love was so profound; he'd die for him.

This man was Yin Bozhou, the empire's mightiest and only SSS-tier alpha.

Yin Bozhou, the commander of the Central Army Corps, held immense power in the empire and was exceptionally tall and handsome.

The original host was sharp-witted, having earned his place in the Empire's Military Academy on merit. After graduation, he became a military doctor, showing particular talent in pharmacology.

Seeking Yin Bozhou's affection, he developed a drug allowing temporary production of pheromones to lure alphas.

After administering the serum, he secluded himself with Yin Bozhou. Unexpectedly, his illegitimate half-brother barged in, disrupting the moment and subsequently had him taken to a military tribunal.

The original host received a sentence of two hundred lashes. Upon execution, he was left with a permanent disability, never to walk again. At this moment, a top-tier alpha appeared, proposing marriage to him.

In despair, the original host clung to this lifeline. Yet reality proved that such a lifeline couldn't sustain the weight of a drowning man.

The top-tier alpha's true love was the half-brother, and the marriage, sanctioned by the latter, wasn't for redemption but torment. The alpha tormented the original host mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Unable to bear this excruciating cruelty, on a rainy night, the original host chose to end his life, paying the ultimate price for unrequited love.

The script didn't mention the final destiny of the illegitimate half-brother but hinted at it.

Since none of the five tops could let go of the half-brother, following a heated dispute, one suggested they coexist peacefully, and the rest reluctantly agreed.

In the conclusion, the half-brother stood by the sea watching the sunset, with five guardian deities aligned behind him.

"Capturing the fortunes of the five most favored— this flea is even greedier than I thought." Qin Qing smirked, chuckling with amusement.

996 warned with concern, "Qin Qing, this world won't be easy! If you dare snatch the lead alpha, the law will surely come down on you!"