Chapter 60

Chapter 60

Danjiao was on the verge of tears but had none to shed.

Today, he had been taken out by the terrifying Uncle His Majesty.

He didn't understand what this so-called "cub hunting training" was about.

In short, he was woken up early in the morning by Uncle Human Trafficker to freshen up.

Then, he was packed onto a starship.

Uncle Human Trafficker even gave him a thumbs up, winking and whispering, "Little Prince, you even took the initiative to soothe His Majesty to sleep."

Danjiao looked up, confused.

Wasn't that okay? Father always did the bedtime soothing every night.

Didn't other children have the same experience too?

Uncle Human Trafficker wore a gratified smile as he led Pang Qiu inside the starship.

Inside was none other than the terrifying Uncle Majesty.

The three of them were supposed to travel together on this starship to a neighboring planet.

Danjiao gingerly held onto the hem of Uncle Majesty's garment, who in response, raised an eyebrow.

Upon arrival, they disembarked from the starship.

Little Pang Qiu's eyes sparkled with excitement.

This planet was unlike any he had seen before - shrouded in a grayish mist, its soil was purple, and there was a peculiar scent in the air.

Uncle Majesty furrowed his brow and asked, "So delighted?"

Danjiao nodded vigorously. "Will there be rare insects here?"

He had already collected various species to illuminate the encyclopedia on his bracelet. If he could add a rare species to his collection, it would be truly impressive.

"Don't mention the rare ones; there are mutated ones too."

"..." Wow!

Despite it being his first encounter with such an event, Danjiao was not the least bit scared. Not only was he not afraid, but it could be said that it hit all the right spots for his interests.

The plump little cub followed the adult obediently, eager to give it a try.

Their commotion disturbed the native inhabitants of the planet.

—A variety of bizarre creatures.

Out came a wild beast, its body pure white and resembling an ancient wolf form. After countless iterations in interstellar species, it was now rare to see purely ancient species.

Danjiao's eyes sparkled. "Wow, a big white wolf!"

The terrifying His Majesty: "It's a hybrid, a mutation that carries the original bloodline."

Danjiao didn't understand a word of it, but that didn't stop him from finding it impressive.

Starry-eyed.

His Majesty: "..."

In truth, Little Fat Ball wanted to sit on the big white wolf, but the creature was baring its teeth and drooling at them, clearly regarding it as potential prey.

Little Fat Ball wasn't scared of it at all. He marched forward with his short legs.

Upon seeing the cub approach, the big white wolf unexpectedly took a few steps back, seemingly wary.

Its snowy-white fur shimmered beautifully, almost making Little Fat Ball's mouth water.

Little Fat Ball asked expectantly, "Big White, would you like to be my pet?"

The ferocious wolf, baring its fangs at him, paid no heed to his words. Its sharp claws scraped against the ground, as if ready to pounce at any moment.

Little Fat Ball folded his arms, "You need to behave."

With a slight intimidation, the big white wolf retreated once more, clearly fearful.

Not that the Great White Wolf was cowardly, but the cub exuded an incredibly strong sense of intimidation, likely due to a genetic dominance hierarchy.

The wolf's instincts told it to keep its distance.

Danjiao didn't want the creature to be afraid of him; he intended to tame it as a pet. That way, he would have Eye and Great White as his protective guardians on either side.

It would be very cool.

And they could even join forces to protect their dad together, hehe.

Danjiao called out to the wolf, "Come here obediently!"

Hearing the voice of the human cub, the Great White Wolf gazed at him with apprehension, yet its four paws retreated steadily.

"Oooh—"

Clearly, it was wary of him.

Danjiao sighed.

He simply wanted to find a companion for his one-eyed friend.

The formidable Uncle Ho lifted him up, "Huo Nian, I've taught you many times that negotiation might not always work—"

As he spoke, he glanced at the wolf and effortlessly pinned it down by its neck.

The big white wolf squealed in panic, but couldn't break free. Perhaps frightened, its cries grew softer.

"Conquering through force is often the quickest way."

Danjiao's eyes sparkled like two tiny incandescent bulbs, "Daddy is so amazing!"

Danjiao beamed with joy, "So amazing! You caught the big white wolf in an instant!"

The cub reached out to stroke the wolf's snowy fur, and the wolf didn't dare to utter a sound. It endured the imposing cub's actions without resistance.

With Danjiao's gleaming eyes expressing his desire to ride the wolf, Uncle Ho promptly lifted him onto its back.

How cool!

Following the cub hunting event, Danjiao's bracelet illuminated with numerous rare entries, indicating a bountiful harvest!

Xiao Bao couldn't help but let out an innocent laugh.

Upon returning to the starship, they embarked on their journey back to Emperor Star.

The adjutant gave him a thumbs up.

Look how delighted His Majesty is.

Indeed, befitting the offspring of a fiery chili, he knows just how to handle His Majesty with finesse.

Today wasn't Huo Nian's designated cub hunting day. He had come early to test his genetic rank.

His genetic rank was exceptionally high.

It matched Huo Nian's.

Yet, he was not Huo Nian.

Huo Jin's eyelids drooped, his emotions fluctuating.

After the chubby Pang Qiu had his bath, he suddenly realized how much he was actually enjoying himself in this foreign land.

How could this be!

Dad must be worried sick about him back home, probably even shedding tears.

Oh no, Dad's birthday was coming up soon, too, sob sob.

At this thought, Pang Qiu couldn't sit still anymore.

He waddled over with his short legs to seek out the intimidating Uncle His Majesty.

Pang Qiu hesitated before speaking, "Daddy, can I go to a galaxy that's a little further away next time?"

Further, even further away.

Ideally, it would be in the K-star system where Father is.

That way, he could seize the opportunity to escape.

King Uncle gazed at him with his dark eyes, seemingly lost in thought. After a moment, he chuckled. "Why?"

Little Pang Qiu held back for a while before speaking. "I have friends over there."

"Oh?"

Pang Qiu nodded earnestly. "Mm-hmm, I have a friend I want to meet."

He then unlocked his wristband, deliberately leaving the screen on the home interface, not showing the chat logs or friend list.

It indeed didn't appear to be fake.

- All because the plump Pang Qiu had pulled an all-nighter to create fake identities and information, purely for the sake of deception.

The monarch smiled gently. "Oh, I see."

Pang Qiu felt a chill run down his spine at that smile.

The adjutant leaned in for a look. "Looks like the young prince has even made online friends."

He's grown up.

The adjutant surreptitiously wiped away tears.

Pang Qiu: "Mm-hmm."

The adjutant sighed. "I always told Young Prince that you should make more friends your own age. Clearly, you're much more outgoing now than before."

Look at him, this is how children at this age should be.

The adjutant couldn't help but feel a parental pride, as if their own child had returned home triumphant.

Pang Qiu inquired, "Is that okay?"

The formidable Sovereign narrowed his eyes slightly. "Go ahead."

Pang Qiu heaved a sigh of relief amidst his perspiration.

Yay!

It was incredibly challenging to converse with Uncle Sovereign Horror; he always had an enigmatic tone, making it impossible to guess what was on his mind.

Life was tough, Danjiao sighed inwardly.

Of course, little Pang Qiu was unaware that this was the spark that would lead to inviting a wolf into the house. After all, since birth, he had been immersed in the bliss of his father's affection; how could he have imagined being subjected to the Sovereign's equal suspicion?

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During the day, Lu Wei needed to check on the shop, and the young prince offered his assistance proactively.

This was said to be the new outlet he had taken on as a project.

The little Pang Qiu found the experience highly novel, tagging along with Lu Wei to run the shop.

From the silent observations of the cub, it was clear that Lu Wei was an excellent communicator. Despite being a new establishment, he already had a loyal customer base, and everyone seemed to enjoy engaging him in conversation.

Thus, Lu Wei's business was quite prosperous.

Aside from the delectable and innovative food, his popularity played a significant role, attracting customers who were happy to support him.

The young prince accompanied him, quietly enjoying his hamburger.

It was delicious.

Father Danjiao's dishes were always full of surprises and incredibly tasty. None of the ingredients were familiar to him from Emperor Star, yet each one appealed to his taste buds.

If only Lu Wei's shop could open on Emperor Star, even if they eventually parted ways, he would still have the chance to see him.

With this thought in mind, the young prince's grip on the hamburger wrapper tightened.

As he ate, customers would strike up conversations with him, mistaking him for the Danjiao they knew.

"Danjiao, your father's birthday is coming up in just a couple of days. You haven't forgotten, have you?"

The other person's words pulled him back to reality.

The young prince didn't tease the man for being so familiar with Lu Wei's personal life that he knew his birthday, but instead, he was grateful for the reminder.

The guest propped his chin in his hand and glanced at Lu Wei. "Your father might seem carefree, but deep down, he's probably quite sensitive. We can all tell."

The young prince nodded. "Alright!"

He was doing this to maintain his disguise, not specifically to buy a gift for the other person.

That was how it was.

He needed to get a present for Danjiao's father – but anything he bought seemed to lack sincerity.

This was the first time the young prince was preparing a gift for his father, and he felt a bit nervous.

Still, he believed that whatever he chose, Lu Wei would be delighted.

This confidence originated from "Danjiao", not him.

The young prince cast his eyes down.

Pang Qiu watched Lu Wei adoringly as he worked, his gaze resting affectionately on Lu Wei's face.

Pang Qiu suddenly propped his cheek and asked, "Dad, do you think there could be two identical people in this world?"

A tiny creature, with plump cheeks and a cherub face, cradled in the palm of its little chubby hand, resembles a soft white ball of yarn.

It stirred a tender affection within Lu Wei.

He thought to himself, This child is indeed his offspring. Look at that genes, how handsome!

Lu Wei pinched the little one's cheeks. "Why did you suddenly ask this? I don't think it would be strange if there were."

Pang Qiu pursed his lips.

Not strange?

"Have you ever encountered someone who looked exactly the same before, without any blood relation or prior acquaintance?"

Lu Wei found it rather peculiar if this were to happen on Earth.

But in the vast expanse of the stars, anything seemed possible. After all, different planets had varying levels of civilization and specialized technologies. Some might possess the ability to alter appearances or even clone individuals, right?

Lu Wei shared his thoughts with Little Fat Ball.

"Could it be possible that they're clones?"

"Possible," the baby nodded, albeit hesitantly.

While the cloning of human genes is prohibited, it's not beyond the realm of possibility that there are rogue planets pursuing such radical technology.

Conspiracy theorists might speculate that they had impersonated his appearance, but he didn't believe it was something Lu Wei and Danjiao would do.

Creating a biomimetic replica of Huo Nian for the sake of Emperor Star is likely a desire shared by numerous planets.

Rationally, this was the most plausible scenario, but emotionally, he found it unbearable to accept.