[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow":3,"chapter-interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-chapter-238":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Interstellar Beast World: All My Husbands Are Powerful and Rich!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1305372,1733,"Chapter 238: Ear-tugging is bad","interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-chapter-238",238,"\u003Cp>Meeting Rory’s gaze, both Xarion and Jasper shuffled forward, looking unexpectedly pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper glanced at Nix, then spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rory, let me go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm, almost clinical as he analyzed the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Xarion’s ability can still backlash against me, then it means his power hasn’t been neutralized. In that case, there’s no need for Nix to try afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nix snapped his head toward him, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Jasper to step forward like that—placing himself in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of emotion welled up in Nix’s chest, his eyes stinging as tears nearly surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a man of pride—how could he let his brother take the hit for him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nix immediately strode forward, dragging Jasper behind him, squaring his shoulders as he faced Rory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rory, I’ll go first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thumped his chest, producing a series of dull, solid thuds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jasper’s not as tough as I am. What if Xarion hurts him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kind of rough job—getting hit—it’s better suited for someone like me. I can take it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, serpent-beasts weren’t as physically resilient as lion-tiger beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Jasper’s composed expression cracked ever so slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Nix even hear himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein pulsed faintly at Jasper’s temple as he yanked Nix back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rory, don’t listen to him. I’m perfectly sturdy. I can do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t something as simple as taking a minor backlash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nix, don’t argue with me. Let me go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nix misunderstood completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed Jasper’s arm, his voice firm with conviction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jasper, I know you’re just trying to protect me by stepping up first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could I just stand by and watch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think I’m the kind of guy who abandons his brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, no matter what, hehadto take the hit first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper, however, had meant none of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nix, stop arguing. I’ll go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to prove that his body wasnotweak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. I go first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them began pushing and pulling in front of Rory, each refusing to back down––one determined to prove his strength, the other driven by loyalty and sheer stubbornness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory pressed a hand to her forehead, utterly speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a light test on Xarion—not a life-or-death battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Vincent and Yuel watched the scene, barely holding back their laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xarion, on the other hand, looked like he was about to lose his patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were these two idiots serious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they really think he was that terrifying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough. Stop arguing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory’s voice cut cleanly through the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Nix and Jasper froze instantly, turning toward her in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory pointed at the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re going together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nix: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory lifted Xarion’s arm, exposing his forearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two only need to lightly pinch his arm here,\" she said calmly. \"No need to go all out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just... a pinch?\" Nix let out a breath of relief. \"I thought there’d be blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory nodded. \"Just a pinch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Nix and Jasper reached out and pinched Xarion’s forearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—Hiss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—Hiss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly, both of them recoiled as sharp pain shot through their own arms—far worse than what they’d inflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nix turned to Rory, aggrieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rory, Xarion’s ability is still active. That really hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t even used any strength—yet the backlash was intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper nodded in agreement. \"Same here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory frowned slightly. Then she reached out and pinched Xarion’s arm herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xarion, did that hurt?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Female Master, a little. But not much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent stepped forward, glancing at the marks on Nix and Jasper’s arms before speaking thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rory, it seems Xarion’s ability has only lost its effect on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuel added, \"Could it be because you and Xarion have already formed a bond?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory had never really hit Xarion before—at most, she’d tugged his ears playfully today. That was likely why she hadn’t noticed the change until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xarion considered it, then nodded slowly. \"That’s possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Rory and smiled, his tone light. \"Whatever the reason, it’s a good thing my ability doesn’t affect you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly, voice teasing but sincere. \"If you ever get angry, Female Master, you can hit me as much as you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nix’s eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rory hits you when she’s angry? Why doesn’t she hit me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Was this really something to compete over?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory rubbed her temple, exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nix, I’ve never hit Xarion. And I’m not going to hit you either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of strange preference was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xarion leaned closer, his wolf ears still out, giving them a deliberate flick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Female Master, youdidtug my ears just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Nix heard that, he immediately leaned in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rory, I want that too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does ’tugging ears’ mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small voice suddenly piped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want it too! Me and Daddy want it too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Terry, his tone bright and curious, completely unaware of the chaos he’d just added to the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuel chuckled softly, reaching up to pat the little fruit perched atop his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Terry, you’re still too young. You haven’t even grown ears yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\" Terry’s soft, babyish voice drooped with disappointment. \"Then when I grow ears, Mother can tug them. For now, she can tug Daddy’s ears instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth were they saying in front of a child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were going to corrupt him at this rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory stepped forward and stopped in front of Yuel, gently correcting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Terry, ear-tugging isn’t a good thing. Only beasts who’ve done something wrong get their ears tugged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little fruit immediately wobbled, shaking his round body in protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, Terry won’t do it anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to be a good child by her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory’s expression softened. She reached out and stroked him gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good boy. Mother likes Terry the most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned her head—and shot Xarion a sharp glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xarion instantly lowered his head, guilty, not daring to say another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was getting late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory glanced at her wrist device, then turned to Vincent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If everyone’s free, how about we go catch some sea beasts now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t often they came to the water domain—and there were so many sea beasts here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to bring more back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll take the battleship,\" Nix said immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper added, \"Wen should be back soon. He has space for capturing and raising sea beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the beasts had to be taken back alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead ones didn’t taste nearly as good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent nodded. \"I’ll make arrangements. We can head farther out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could stay overnight on the battleship—and return in the morning to pick up Paros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon enough, Wen returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without delay, the group boarded the battleship and set out across the waters to hunt sea beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after takeoff, Rory’s wrist device chimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a message from Lola Brandon, asking if she had finished her business—and whether she could return before the Festival of Ten Thousand Females.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory quickly replied, assuring her she would make it back in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending the message, her gaze lingered on another name below—Aren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he’d said he was going to find medicine for her, he hadn’t returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had sent him multiple messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No replies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her video calls wouldn’t connect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper’s Hunter Alliance hadn’t picked up any trace of him either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where had he gone to search for that medicine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory’s fingers hovered over the screen for a moment before she lowered her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopefully... by the time she returned to the Central District, Aren would be there too.\u003C\u002Fp>",1269,"2026-06-05T18:17:47.496Z",1,"novelbin.me","77a490d22e268df583bd080f702dd964d66f2186b24ff95fd4db0c19c3eb847b","interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-chapter-58","interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-chapter-237",315,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finterstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-cover.jpg"]