Chapter 86: Sai Fulola 02

But how can these purple ones perform photosynthesis?

"Isn't it normal for plants to be purple? Plants differ on each planet, but we just call them plants," Lin Zhi Jing picked up a dead vine from the ground, poked the flower on a nearby vine twice, gaze full of scrutiny: "Do you think Sai Fulola is different from before?"

Lin Zhi Jing went here last year to survey the plants; at that time there was no such purple mist in the air, and the plants seemed to have grown larger.

A few males lowered their heads shamefully; they had never done this mission, so they didn't notice any difference.

"It doesn't look dangerous here, so why would anyone be trapped, and these plants are all glowing, so beautiful."

Ye Xi'an's words drew everyone's attention, because they hadn't seen any light.

Bao Jing walked over, pulled Ye Xi'an toward his back, fearing a mutated plant might bite her when she wasn't watching: "An'an, what did you say about glowing?"

"Plants," Ye Xi'an said, pointing to the base of the nearest vine near the roots: "Right there, it's emitting white light."

The others followed Ye Xi'an's pale fingertips, but only saw the vine's purple roots and no white light at all, causing some doubt, while Lin Zhi Jing thought more about it.

He knows all too well how mysterious Ye Xi'an is; perhaps that white light signifies something.

"First, let's find the person who issued the mission; since they sent a distress signal, the situation is probably not good," Ji Jiangci, although previously thought the mission too dangerous to recommend, now that he has accepted it, will try to do it properly.

"Alright, perfect chance to test my teleportation," Ye Xi'an eagerly grabbed Yi Yang's and Bao Jing's hands on either side, looked at Lin Zhi Jing and Ji Jiangci: "You grab too."

Lin Zhi Jing gave Bao Jing a disdainful glance, circled around and went to Yi Yang's side.

Even though he chose someone he didn't dislike much, when holding hands the male's somewhat rough, firm feel gave him a chill; who knows what that male has done with this hand before.

"Doctor Lin, what's that expression?" Yi Yang stared plaintively at Lin Zhi Jing; usually being despised by Bao Jing and Ji Jiangci is one thing, but does this stranger Doctor Lin also despise him?

"Speaking of that, Yi Yang suddenly remembered the book that Ji Jiangci had previously recommended to him, wondering if reading that would stop anyone from despising him?"

"Wife"

"Hold your words for now, I'm brewing," Ye Xi'an said; her proficiency with her ability wasn't high yet, so she had to brew each time before using it.

Yi Yang pouted, "Fine~"

Ye Xi'an spread her spiritual power, trying to locate the place mentioned in the mission, but found it too far to teleport there in a single jump.

But that's fine; if one teleport isn't enough, she'll do several, and the distance isn't absurdly far.

Then everyone felt their bodies suddenly lose weight, then return to normal in less than half a second, repeatedly, until their feet finally steadied on the ground; Yi Yang couldn't hold on, knelt down, vomited violently, feeling his entire stomach contract and spasm.

Even the third‑rank Bao Jing and Ji Jiangci felt discomfort, their handsome faces turning a bit pale.

Lin Zhi Jing crossed his arms, smugly leaning toward Ye Xi'an: "Look at your several husbands, so useless."

Before he finished, Ye Xi'an also knelt; she felt not only nauseous but as if her whole body were tearing apart, her organs fighting for space, as if they wouldn't stop tormenting her until death.

"What's wrong?" Lin Zhi Jing crouched, pressing his forehead against Ye Xi'an's, checking her condition.

The three nearby, feeling uneasy, also looked here with concern.

"It's fine," Lin Zhi Jing exhaled, "It's just that the ability was over‑consumed."

Ye Xi'an's face turned pale, looking fragile: "So the ability can be over‑consumed after all," she had thought she could use it casually.

"Impossible!" Lin Zhi Jing, hearing Ye Xi'an's naive words, got a bit angry: "You've never trained your ability in the training hall, have you?"

Know that a beastman's ability isn't innate; how to use it and how much to use must be honed through solid, incremental practice.

Someone like Ye Xi'an, who doesn't even know the ability can be drained, clearly has never trained in the hall.

His knife‑sharp gaze swept to Bao Jing and the others: "Is this how you take care of Ye Xi'an?"

When Ye Xi'an heard that, she thought it was terrible and that she had to take the blame for the Original Owner; she held Lin Zhi Jing back: "It's not their fault; it's because I spent money recklessly that I couldn't train."

"You still protect them!" Lin Zhi Jing was truly angry now; he didn't understand how Ye Xi'an could shield these useless males, calling them a bootlicker.

He stared at Ye Xi'an with a hatred that was iron‑but‑not‑steel, causing Ye Xi'an to feel somewhat guilty.

"Don't be angry; when we get back I'll train properly, okay?"

Hold on, Ye Xi'an suddenly realized she might be the head of the household, and Lin Zhi Jing wasn't even her family, so why was she scared?

"Ahem, I have my own arrangements for my family."

Ye Xi'an struck a pose, holding both hands in the air: "Bao Jing, Ji Jiangci, lift me up."

Bao Jing and Ji Jiangci immediately stepped forward, placing Ye Xi'an's hands on their arms, respectfully lifting her.

Ye Xi'an felt a secret thrill inside; is this what it's like to be an emperor?

"No poke, no needle poke," Ye Xi'an's mouth corners were about to split with laughter; she reached out and grabbed Bao Jing's fluffy head twice, and the instant her fingers sank into the hair, she stared wide‑eyed in amazement.

It turned out not to feel like hair, but like bird feathers—light, soft, and very pleasant to the touch.

"Alright, stop playing," Ji Jiangci looked at Ye Xi'an with a hint of amusement: "Let's first assess the situation."

Lin Zhi Jing took the lead, after all he had the highest ability here.

Bao Jing and Ji Jiangci tacitly guarded Ye Xi'an's sides, while Yi Yang got up from the ground, clutching his stomach and walking last.

"Go left; there's someone on the left," Ye Xi'an saw with her spiritual power.

Lin Zhi Jing walked ahead, vigilantly watching the surroundings, slightly turning his head to speak to Ye Xi'an; his sharp profile, illuminated by the purple light, made his jawline even clearer: "Your ability has been over‑consumed; don't use it any more."

"I saw it earlier, don't worry."

Lin Zhi Jing suddenly raised his hand, and everyone's steps halted, arranging themselves in a mouth shape to encircle Ye Xi'an.

"Any situation?" Ji Jiangci asked.

"Hmm."

The five crouched by a thicket; Ye Xi'an saw white light within the bushes, but seeing everyone's tense stance, she didn't dare speak, fearing any noise would attract trouble.

(End of Chapter)