Chapter 68: Pregnancy

Chapter 68: Pregnancy

"Luoke!"

Ji Jing's eyes widened; at this moment, he truly felt fear toward Luoke.

This was the first time he had witnessed that when Luoke wasn't gentle, he could be extremely rough.

At this moment, Luoke seemed to have completely entered a darkened state, with little rationality left. Regardless of whether Ji Jing shouted in anger or begged softly, he intended to force himself upon him.

As if driven by a vengeful mindset, he planned to have his way with Ji Jing before he left.

Ji Jing's strength couldn't match Luoke's, and he didn't want to directly attack him with his mental powers, so he could only endure it.

In the struggle, Ji Jing retracted his curved horns, wings, and tail, but Luoke pinched his waist, forcing them to reappear.

"Why retract them? Show them to me. Whether you're human or a succubus, I'm going to—"

Luoke's sinister words were cut short as the body beneath his hands began to tremble slightly.

Ji Jing's face turned pale, a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his waist arched unnaturally.

Luoke, who hadn't gone mad for half an hour yet, suddenly panicked. "Ji... Ji Jing? What's wrong with you?"

Ji Jing opened his eyes and looked at Luoke, struggling to say, "I... my stomach hurts."

Luoke became even more anxious. Although he had indeed been... beastly just now, he hadn't really hurt Ji Jing. Even when he pinned him down, he subconsciously used his arm to protect him.

But Ji Jing's pained expression didn't seem fake.

The forced encounter was interrupted again, and Luoke, in a panic, picked up Ji Jing and rushed toward the treatment pod in the control room, not even bothering to put on his pants.

Five minutes later, as the pale blue healing fluid enveloped Ji Jing completely, Luoke's heart, which had been clenched, still refused to relax.

Reflecting on his actions just now, Luoke felt as if an invisible hand was choking him, making him suffocate.

He didn't know how they had come to this point.

Just this morning, they had lain in the same bed, hearts beating in unison, breaths mingling, everything was so beautiful.

While Luoke was in turmoil, the results of the medical scan on Ji Jing came out. Seeing the results displayed on the LCD screen, Luoke felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his pupils dilating in shock—

"Early pregnancy, unstable fetal condition."

...

An hour later, the treatment ended, and the treatment pod slowly opened. Ji Jing opened his eyes.

He saw Luoke standing beside him like a statue, seemingly petrified for a long time, looking as if he would fall over with a light touch.

Perhaps because Luoke's appearance was so amusing, Ji Jing momentarily forgot their earlier conflict and instinctively wanted to tease him. He reached out and poked him.

Luoke didn't fall over from the poke; instead, he grabbed Ji Jing's wrist. But in the next second, he suddenly loosened his grip, as if afraid of hurting him.

Seeing Luoke's expression, Ji Jing remembered that their relationship was a bit awkward now.

"That... that..."

Ji Jing wanted to break the tension but didn't know what to say.

Then he saw Luoke squat down in front of him, looking up at him with a pleading expression. "I'm sorry, Ji Jing. It was my fault earlier, but... can we keep the baby?"

In that short hour, Luoke had thought a lot.

He almost effortlessly accepted that Ji Jing was not of his kind, but he couldn't accept Ji Jing leaving him.

When he was forcing Ji Jing, many dark thoughts emerged in his mind, such as breaking his wings, chaining his limbs, severing all his connections with the outside world, and imprisoning him forever by his side.

Even if it meant Ji Jing would hate him.

When he saw the pregnancy test results, another despicable idea formed in his mind—

He wanted to use the child to bind Ji Jing's heart.

However...

Ji Jing's reaction was one of confusion. "Huh? What baby?"

Luoke was taken aback. He had assumed Ji Jing already knew about the pregnancy but didn't want the baby, which is why he hadn't told him.

"You didn't know? You... you're pregnant."

Ji Jing: ...

"Are you sure?" He clung to the last shred of hope.

Luoke showed him the medical records from the treatment pod. When Ji Jing saw the indication of seven and a half weeks of pregnancy, he fell silent, then silently rubbed his forehead.

Finally, he understood why he had been experiencing loss of appetite and frequent nausea recently. The culprit wasn't just the Ling Juice, but also... pregnancy.

Seeing Ji Jing's troubled expression, Luoke quickly comforted him. "Pregnancy and childbirth technology in the space age are very advanced. Once the fetus reaches four months and is fully formed, it can be removed and continued to be nurtured at a maternity center. You won't have to suffer through a full ten-month pregnancy and the pain of childbirth. So... can we keep it?"

Ji Jing opened his mouth but gave no answer.

His feelings were particularly complex, and his thoughts were in disarray.

Earlier, when he was joking around with Ed, he claimed to have a highly fertile constitution, never expecting his words to come true.

Previously, he could say he was pregnant without any psychological burden to annoy Ed, but now that he was really pregnant, Ji Jing was conflicted.

He didn't want to get married, naturally, he also didn't want children.

But...

Looking at Luo Ke, who had recently gone berserk and now looked pitifully at him with a cautious expression, like a big dog seeking adoption, Ji Jing felt his heart soften a bit.

In the end, Ji Jing did not give a definite answer, and Luo Ke did not press further.

Their relationship became a bit awkward, an invisible barrier forming between them, and Luo Ke's attitude toward Ji Jing became more ingratiating and cautious.

Ji Jing didn't want Luo Ke to be like this, but he was at a loss for the moment.

The next day, when the two appeared before Doma again, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes.

It wasn't as she had expected; Ji Jing and Tang En Luo Ke hadn't fallen out, and from the way Tang En Luo Ke treated Ji Jing cautiously, it was clear that the news of Ji Jing's pregnancy had already been exposed.

However, when she noticed a trace of hesitation in Ji Jing's brows, looking less resolute, Doma felt there was still some hope.

She smiled and said, "Ji Jing, I contacted the High Priest of the Hidden Spirits yesterday. He said they will open Lanruo Star tomorrow. I'll go with you, and we can discuss a collaboration with the High Priest."

Ji Jing was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "Alright."

Regardless of whether he was pregnant or not, the issue of the original soul had yet to be resolved. Even if it didn't succeed, Ji Jing wanted an answer.

Luo Ke, however, was hesitant, "Ji Jing, you're pregnant now. A long-range jump might make you uncomfortable."

Ji Jing shook his head, "It's fine. If I really feel unwell, I'll ask you to stop. Besides, your mech has a medical pod, right?"

Seeing Ji Jing's firm stance, Luo Ke didn't say anything more. He was still feeling guilty about his impulsiveness from the previous day.

Doma's eyes widened in surprise, and she exclaimed, "Ji Jing, you're pregnant?"

As if she had just learned about it.

Ji Jing nodded without hiding it, "Yes, I found out yesterday."

Doma grabbed Ji Jing's hand and said, "It's okay. If some Alphas can't take care of you, you can stay here. I've studied medicine and can definitely keep you and the baby healthy!"

At this, the veins on Luo Ke's forehead throbbed, but this time, he didn't lash out directly. Instead, he gave Ji Jing a hurt and pitiful look, like a wronged little wife.

Doma: ...

Damn, the straight A actually evolved!

"Author's Note"

Thank you, "Chang Xiao Yizhi Hua" and "27066309," for the nourishing liquid!