Chapter 69 Levin Feng

Chapter 69: Levin Feng

Sunday

Ji Anzhi arrived at the temporary meeting room, a conference space provided by the military academy at a cost of 100 credits per hour. Qi Yanshen's team of seventeen and Ye Qiming's team of thirty-two were now all gathered here for the meeting.

As the only member from the Star Chart Department present in both teams, and also the most leisurely person on the battlefield, Ji Anzhi settled into his seat and soon drifted peacefully into sleep. After all, on the battlefield, he just needed to ensure he didn't wander off.

Besides, he had been spending all his recent free time rushing to the private port to modify and test the starship, while also making sure to return to the dormitory before curfew. It was completely draining, both physically and mentally.

Under the gaze of the forty-eight people present, Ji Anzhi slept soundly.

Qi Yanshen was the first to explain, "He's not in good health; he's been like this recently."

No one minded—who would dare speak ill of Ji Anzhi? Since his enrollment, the elders of the Star Chart Department had been constantly boasting about him to teachers from other departments. Consequently, they too had been drilled into by their instructors not to provoke Ji Anzhi.

Moreover, the Star Chart Department's role on the front lines was limited; their importance was in the prep work. Him not paying attention wasn't a big deal.

Members from both sides introduced themselves. When it came to Ji Anzhi's turn, they automatically skipped him and moved on to the next person.

After all the introductions were complete, everyone had gotten a rough idea of those present. Based on the assessment announcement received just that morning, Qi Yanshen, Li Zhi, Ye Qiming, and a few others began their discussions.

This assessment was set behind the insectoid front lines of the First Legion, lasting twenty-five days and split into two phases.

The first half was split into ten groups, with each group battling it out on a designated planet. Within ten days, only five teams would move on to the next phase.

The second half would take place in space. They needed to go to the defensive lines opened by the First Military District to hunt insectoids. There was a forty percent chance of encountering intermediate insectoids and a five percent chance of encountering advanced insectoids.

Points were awarded as follows: students 0.5 points, low-level insectoids 1 point, intermediate insectoids 5 points, advanced insectoids 20 points. In the second half, accidentally injuring others would result in a 50-point deduction.

There were still personal point missions this time, but unlike before, they were made public, with only one task per department.

The most crucial point was that energy in the first half was doled out per person. In the second half, besides any leftover energy, points could also be traded for energy, which was a game-changer for every team.

Although the groupings were still unknown, Qi Yanshen and Li Zhi compiled a list of opponents they needed to watch out for, primarily the teams led by third and fourth-year top students. Their experience was in a completely different league from that of first and second-year students.

Li Zhi had stronger assessment skills in this area, so he took the materials from Qi Yanshen and proceeded to explain the threats and weaknesses each team posed to them.

With twenty to thirty teams to analyze, the meeting lasted from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. before they wrapped up their analysis.

Midway through, Ji Anzhi woke up once, chugged a nutrient drink, listened for half an hour, and then drowsily fell back asleep.

Afterward, Li Zhi took stock of all the combat capabilities both teams could deploy on the insectoid battlefield, inquiring about each person's mech level, preferred weapons, and energy tank storage capacity, among other details.

When Qi Yanshen calmly stated that his and Lu Yan's mech energy tanks had a storage capacity above 4000 units, all eyes in the room snapped to the two of them.

"Above 4000?"

Qi Yanshen nodded. Ye Qiming, Li Zhi, and a few others couldn't help but glance at Jian Fuxu. So *that's* how that little shop could supply mech energy tanks with around 3500 units of storage capacity every month... they had even better ones themselves...

This topic was a subject of brief awe before being dropped. All being from powerful families, some things didn't need to be asked.

By the end of the meeting, it was unanimously decided that Qi Yanshen would hold the primary command, Ye Qiming the second, and Li Zhi the third.

At 4 p.m., the meeting concluded. Everyone left the meeting room, leaving only the still-sleeping Ji Anzhi and Qi Yanshen, who sat waiting for him to wake up.

Originally, Chi Yan had wanted to stay, but senior Shi Lan coaxed him to go to the lab for instruction. Unable to resist the temptation, Chi Yan followed, leaving space for the brave Qi Yanshen.

This was the third time Qi Yanshen had seen Ji Anzhi sleeping up close. The first was during his birthday, when he learned Ji Anzhi's identity; the second was when he almost marked Ji Anzhi, and they both ended up in the medical bay. This was the third time, and so far, the most peaceful one.

The sleeping Ji Anzhi was different from his usual self. When awake, he always carried a smile, but asleep, that curve disappeared, making him seem aloof and unapproachable.

Qi Yanshen watched quietly for a few minutes before turning his gaze forward, zoned out in rare, deep thought.

Although he had said he would pursue Ji Anzhi, for an alpha who had lacked emotional connection in childhood, this was more difficult than single-handedly killing an advanced insectoid. Killing insectoids he had experience with, but when it came to pursuing someone, he was clueless.

Moreover, Ji Anzhi's identity was troublesome. Although he had convinced his mother to secure what was rightfully Ji Anzhi's, until Ji Anzhi voluntarily revealed his identity, the money would remain temporarily held by the research institute.

And Ji Anzhi was too dazzling. His talent could bring him honor and wealth, but it could also bring mortal danger.

A few days ago, he learned from his mother that if Ji Anzhi wasn't found by the second half of this year, a vote would be initiated. Once passed, within three months at most, Ji Anzhi would inevitably be exposed.

Then Ji Anzhi would be forced to choose sides. Whether with the military academy or the Federal Legion, he would lose his freedom...

Qi Yanshen didn't know what to do. He hadn't truly come into contact with that level of power yet. Even if he wanted to protect Ji Anzhi, he was powerless to do so.

For now, he could only take one step at a time and play it by ear, hoping it wouldn't all go to hell.

"Hmm..."

Hearing the sound, Qi Yanshen turned. Ji Anzhi woke up groggily, looking around in confusion. Perhaps feeling he wasn't fully awake yet, he looked around once more and finally became fully alert.

Ji Anzhi looked at the only other person in the meeting room besides himself, awkwardly fidgeting with his hands and apologizing, "Sorry, I was too tired. I didn't mean to oversleep..."

"It's fine. Time to go. I'll pay."

With that, Qi Yanshen walked toward the meeting room door to settle the fee. Ji Anzhi quickly got up and followed.

Walking out of the meeting room together, Ji Anzhi still needed to go to the trading city to buy energy crystals and various parts. He explained his purpose and bid farewell to Qi Yanshen.

However, Qi Yanshen made an excuse that he also needed to buy something and, like a cool, aloof little tail, tagged along close behind Ji Anzhi.

Ji Anzhi didn't see a polite way to refuse, so he went along with it.

Arriving at the trading city, Ji Anzhi began a frenzied shopping spree. Recent starship modifications had caused metal and energy consumption to skyrocket, and he also needed to purchase many ship parts. By the time Ji Anzhi walked out of the official store, he had successfully spent 54,000 credits.

Qi Yanshen watched from the side. It was surprising, but it tracked.

After all, Ji Anzhi was someone who could create a 5000-unit storage mech energy tank. In the military academy, just selling a few 3000-unit storage mech energy tanks would recoup his expenses in no time.

After buying items from the official store, Ji Anzhi also bought some chew toys and playthings from a pet shop in the permanent trading area to bring back for Xiaoxue.

Looking over his haul and finding everything complete, Ji Anzhi turned to ask Qi Yanshen if he needed to buy anything. If not, they would return to the dormitory.

Of course, Qi Yanshen had nothing to purchase, at least not now. So, the two boarded a hovercar back to the dormitory.

Upon returning to the dormitory, Ji Anzhi smelled a strong scent of rum as soon as he entered. No need to guess—it was Jian Fuxu training again. It was also tough on Jian Fuxu, given his pheromone allergy.

The two tacitly agreed not to disturb him and went straight to their own rooms.

As soon as he entered his room, Ji Anzhi saw Ji Anjue under the sun lamp.

On Ji Anjue's branches were about a dozen flower buds. Like the leaves, they had a jade-like, emerald green texture, almost unnoticeable if one didn't look carefully.

Seeing Ji Anzhi return, Ji Anjue clamored, 'Can you apply more psychic stimulant recently? My flower buds are growing too slowly...'

Ji Anzhi agreed, took out a tube of psychic stimulant, and poured it. Ji Anjue hummed comfortably with pleasure while also sighing, 'I wonder how many of these will bear fruit this time, and how many will grow into real Guoguo.'

Sitting on the floor, Ji Anzhi asked curiously, "Real Guoguo?"

Ji Anjue explained, 'They are Guoguo, like me, capable of developing sentience. Only a few emerge every century.'

The odds are that low?

Ji Anzhi stroked Xiaoxue, who was playing nearby. If Xiaoxue hadn't clung to the fruit back then, there wouldn't be Ji Anjue now, and he wouldn't have known that his Mech Energy Tank had been purchased by Qi Yanshen and the others.

After playing with Xiaoxue for a while, Ji Anzhi remembered the chew toys and pet snacks in his Space Bracelet. He took them out for Xiaoxue and asked Ji Anjue how long it would take to bloom.

Ji Anjue wasn't too sure, but it would take at least a month. If Ji Anzhi took him to the assessment, letting him come into contact with more and stronger psychic threads—like those of alphas—it might help. Omega psychic threads are powerful but too placid, not as effective as alphas'.

Looking at Ji Anjue, now nearly a meter tall, the previous biological space bracelet was now too cramped and narrow. Ji Anzhi decided to go to the official store in a few days to exchange it.

He asked Ji Anjue how large he could grow and was told he was almost at his full size. Ji Anzhi sighed in relief—it was a relief he wouldn't grow into a towering tree. Regardless of whether such a large space bracelet existed, Ji Anzhi was certain he couldn't afford it.

So, later, Ji Anzhi went to the official store again. Using thirty thousand points and his previous space bracelet, he exchanged for a three-cubic-meter biological space bracelet.

He got Ji Anjue to test it out to ensure it wouldn't block psychic thread detection, and only then did he feel at ease.

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First Legion

Behind the Zerg defense line

"Levin Feng! Are you insane?"

Lin Dusheng glared at the dignified omega sitting before him, his teeth grinding with frustration. Even though he acknowledged this omega was strong—an S-class omega with SS-level psychic power and physical fitness—entering a Zerg nest alone was suicidal!

The omega sat quietly on the bed, eyes lowered, his face divinely exquisite. His pupils were a rare golden hue, and with Levin's naturally white hair and cool, pale, almost translucent skin, he looked like an angel from myth—pure and untainted, untouched by worldly filth.

His slender, delicate figure didn't seem like someone who could pilot a starship into a Zerg nest alone and return unscathed.

Levin's voice was soft and weak, carrying an elusive, ethereal quality: "Xiaoxiao, you know."

Know?

Of course Lin Dusheng knew. The person before him was the only dual-department chief in the military academy—holding the top position in both the Mecha Combat Department and the Starship Combat Department. It was because of him that First Military Academy later changed its rules, limiting each person to being chief of only their main department.

Undoubtedly, Levin was strong—so strong he nearly beat an alpha senseless back in the day. But that wasn't a reason for him to charge into a Zerg nest alone.

"I don't know. But now that I've caught you, you'd better behave. Don't force me to lock you up."

Hearing this, Levin smiled, relaxed and at ease.

Seeing him like this made Lin Dusheng even angrier, his teeth grinding.

What sin did he commit in a past life? Falling for an omega was one thing; not winning him over was bad enough. But damn it, even meeting once a year was a struggle!

Lin Dusheng leaned down, closing in on Levin. His hand rested on the cool skin over the gland at the back of Levin's neck, gently stroking it as he said in a dangerous tone, "Levin, don't push me. Stay in the Federation. As long as you're within Federation territory, I'll give you free rein."

Levin didn't respond. Instead, he placed his hand on Xiaoxiao's head, forcing him to lower his head and draw closer. Then, Levin lightly licked Lin Dusheng's lips...

Lin Dusheng's pupils contracted sharply. The next second, he broke free in a panic, stepping back and covering his face with his forearm. Gritting his teeth, his breath unsteady, he said, "I'm telling you, this trick won't work!"

Levin thought it was quite effective. Xiaoxiao was immediately distracted, his slightly flushed face as adorable as ever.

Afraid he'd let his guard down like before, Lin Dusheng turned to leave.

"Xiaoxiao, I'm cold."

Lin Dusheng froze. Logic screamed at him to walk out that door, but his body betrayed him, moving toward Levin and pulling him toward the bedroom.

By the time he realized what was happening, he was already lying naked under the covers, while Levin sat on the edge of the bed, looking down at him with amusement.

Lin Dusheng silently buried his face in the blanket but tightly grasped Levin's hand, pleading, "Don't go. Just stay within the Federation..."

Levin sighed. Without a word, he clasped Xiaoxiao's hand in return.

A few minutes later, a muffled, unhappy voice came from under the blanket: "Alright."

Levin removed his outer clothes, leaving only his innermost shirt and pants. He pulled back the blanket and lay down, basking in the long-missed warmth.

Levin had always had a cold constitution, with a consistently low body temperature. Now, in the cold climate of the border defense, his body was as cold as a corpse's, never warming up even under the covers. Lin Dusheng, on the other hand, was full of fiery energy—perfect for warming the bed.

As soon as Levin got under the covers, Lin Dusheng hugged him tightly, wrapping his legs around him to trap him, afraid the person in his arms would run off in the middle of the night.

Levin kissed Lin Dusheng's forehead, soothing him: "I won't leave for now. The Zerg have produced a Queen Insect capable of psychic control over humans..."

Mid-sentence, Levin stopped, helplessly restraining Xiaoxiao's hand below him.

He had just returned. Although their omega pheromones weren't incompatible, they could never provide the sense of security and satisfaction that an alpha could give an omega.

Lin Dusheng didn't care. Damn it, he'd been abstinent for almost two years. He refused to believe he couldn't handle Levin. Clearly, Levin liked him too—he just didn't want to admit it. One day, I'll blow up the starry sky and see where you go exploring then!

Lin Dusheng actively entangled himself with Levin, their lips and teeth intertwining.

Levin was pinned beneath Lin Dusheng, smiling as he looked at Xiaoxiao on top of him. Their lips glistened with moisture, and Xiaoxiao, completely unclothed, straddled him while Levin's hands rested on his slender waist. Anyone would find it unbearable.

The air grew increasingly heated, the scents of green tea and milk pheromones intertwining indistinguishably.

"Xiaoxiao, you're really adorable."

"…………"

"Xiaoxiao, we have plenty of time..."