Chapter 84 The Savior Whose Glory Was Stolen Is Reborn and Rekindles Their Fate...

Si Qi was taken back to the base by the soldiers.

The base was full of adult orcs stationed in the military region who couldn't go home to be with their children, as well as single young men who, although adults, pitifully had no one to have children with. Suddenly seeing the young clan leader Chu Feng with a soft and adorable cub in his arms, who would blush shyly if seen by others, the soldiers' fingers twitched, wishing they could come forward and tease it.

Si Qi's heart pounded under the hungry, predatory gazes of the group of beastmen. His restless body rubbed against Chu Feng, feeling as if his "moral integrity" was about to crumble. Fortunately, Chu Feng's cold aura deterred the group of lustful warriors. Only a few orcs who were on good terms with Chu Feng stepped forward to inquire on behalf of the others who were eagerly listening to the gossip: "Young Chieftain, who is this little fellow...?"

Chu Feng: "I found it."

Orcs: ?

Where did you find it? Can such a good thing really exist?

Chu Feng's teammates, who were standing nearby, helped explain: "We just went out on a mission and encountered him in the deserted hills."

The orc warrior frowned: "How could there be cubs in a place like that? His parents..." Could they have been killed by the insectoids in the hills when they took the cubs out?

Chu Feng interrupted, "Take him to change into some warm clothes first."

The female orc readily agreed, "I'll do it, I'll do it." She was an expert at changing children's clothes.

Si Qi quickly gripped Chu Feng's clothes, gently pressing his head against Chu Feng's neck, trying his best to express his unwillingness.

Seeing this, the female beastman could only regretfully give up and said to Chu Feng, "Then I'll go find some clothes. Young clan leader, please wait for me?"

Chu Feng looked down at Si Qi and hummed in response.

A group of orcs watching nearby clicked their tongues in surprise. They never expected that their usually aloof young chieftain would show such a tender side.

Chu Feng reached out and touched Si Qi's feet; they were ice-cold. He simply carried him to his lounge, moved a small stool to the shower room, placed him on the stool, and said to him, "I'll give you a bath."

Si Qi blushed shyly, lowered his head quietly, like a docile and harmless little animal.

Chu Feng was very satisfied with this.

He wasn't good at taking care of cubs; orc cubs were mostly mischievous and noisy, causing headaches. He couldn't stand the sight of orcs clapping and praising their cubs climbing on roof beams and removing tiles.

He reached out and lifted Si Qi's thin clothes, but before he could take them off, he saw that the boy's fair belly was covered with purplish-blue bruises and obvious, old, raised scars.

Even though he was aloof and cold, he still got a bulge of veins on his forehead when he saw this.

He tried his best to soften his tone as he asked Si Qi, "What's going on?"

Si Qi tilted his head in confusion, following Chu Feng's gaze downwards to see the wound on his lower abdomen.

He thought for a moment and said, "Did Mom and Dad... fight with my brother?"

Since the original owner had no memory, she naturally wouldn't remember what she had encountered. However, Si Qi deduced that apart from those three people, no one else could get close to the original owner, so he answered in this way as a matter of course.

Chu Feng remained silent, silently lowering his brows to conceal the fierceness in his eyes, and said to Si Qi, "Raise your hand."

Si Qi obediently raised his hand, letting Chu Feng help him take off his clothes, revealing bruises on his back from being bumped and squeezed by the suitcase, and blue-red marks on his thighs from being pinched hard with fingernails.

"...Does it hurt?" Chu Feng, who never sheds a tear even when bleeding and being severely injured by countless insectoids, suddenly asked this question.

Si Qi shook his head, leaned forward and hugged Chu Feng's neck, rubbing his smooth little face against Chu Feng's: "I'm not in pain, don't be sad."

"..."

How could it not hurt? Chu Feng didn't say anything, adjusted the shower water temperature, and became even more careful with his already gentle movements, using a towel to wipe the dust off Si Qi's body.

Before, I only thought the child was very light and didn't have much flesh on his body. Now, seeing his body under his clothes, his two rows of ribs are clearly visible, which is extremely glaring.

He worked quickly, and soon after the female beastman brought the clothes, he had finished washing Si Qi's hair and body.

"Go to the doctor." Seeing the female beastman standing there expectantly, seemingly wanting to take over the care of Si Qi, Chu Feng pretended not to see her and gave the order.

"Alright..." The female beastman had nowhere to express her maternal love. She thought that the young clan leader couldn't possibly take care of Si Qi personally until the end, so she followed Chu Feng around to make her presence known and tried to prove how good she was at taking care of children.

The doctors at the base spend most of their time on duty in the infirmary. When Chu Feng arrived, the doctor almost thought that the young clan leader was also injured, and was so shocked that he instinctively jumped up from his chair.

"Let him take a look," Chu Feng said, placing Si Qi on a chair and gesturing for the doctor to examine him. "He has many wounds on his body."

As she spoke, she gently lifted the hem of Si Qi's clothes, revealing the shocking wounds below, and pointed to several injured spots on his legs.

The doctor immediately recognized the origin of the injuries and couldn't help but hiss, "Who could be so cruel as to lay a hand on such a young child..."

The female orc exploded, spitting out a torrent of profanities: "You son of a bitch! @&%#&……!"

The doctor examined Si Qi's wounds and, out of habit, wanted to press and knead Si Qi's bones to check for fractures or other issues.

Si Qi trembled slightly, forcing himself not to move. His eyes were red, and he reached out to Chu Feng with a wronged expression, his moist eyes filled with longing.

Chu Feng walked over, and Si Qi immediately buried his body in Chu Feng's arms, which made him look a little better.

Seeing this, the female orc rolled up her sleeves, looking fierce and ready to fight: "I'm going to find those bastards and beat them to a pulp! What kind of skill is it to bully children?!"

The little guy looks so scared, has so many injuries, and was abandoned in the wilderness. He must have been abused before!

"Hmm," the doctor said softly, touching Si Qi's skeleton, "these bones..."

"What's wrong with the bones?" The female orc immediately came over.

The doctor carefully examined Si Qi's physical characteristics, frowned, and said, "He shouldn't be this small..."

"Huh? Small?" The female orc scratched her head. "Doctor, please explain clearly. What do you mean by so small?"

"You mean he's malnourished?" Chu Feng gently stroked Si Qi's hair, comforting the uneasy boy in his arms.

The doctor examined him carefully, his expression gradually becoming serious: "Not only that, his bone age is at least sixteen or seventeen, but he looks less than nine years old."

Chu Feng was taken aback, not expecting that the little guy, only three or four years younger than him, wasn't even half his height. The female beastman instantly realized something and exclaimed, "You mean he was given a growth-suppressing drug?!"

In the world of orcs, people generally dote on underage cubs. Some orcs are cute in appearance, small and docile like cubs, which can easily make people feel soft-hearted.

Therefore, some people, in order to cater to certain psychologically disturbed individuals, deliberately inject underage cubs with drugs that suppress their physical growth, so that even when they grow up, they will still look small and cute, making it easier for those perverts to defile them.

—Could the injuries on the little guy's body have been inflicted by those people?!

The female beastman's eyes widened, almost jumping up and down. Chu Feng recalled certain parts of Si Qi's body just now, and breathed a sigh of relief with mixed feelings, thankful that the boy had at least not experienced more cruel humiliation.

No wonder the boy looks so shy and timid; he probably grew up in a distorted environment, which has shaped his cowardly and timid personality.

The doctor turned on the air conditioner and gestured for Si Qi to take off his clothes and lie on the bed so he could examine him and treat his wounds. Si Qi refused, burying himself even deeper in Chu Feng's arms and resolutely refusing to cooperate. Hearing the doctor's gentle persuasion, Si Qi let out a soft, almost coquettish hum to Chu Feng.

The little guy was adamant; his body stiffened at the slightest touch, and he absolutely refused to take off his clothes in front of strangers. The doctor, exasperated, was about to force him when Chu Feng said, "Never mind."

For some reason, the little guy resisted everyone around him, but not him. He had just seen Si Qi's injuries and knew how to deal with them, so after the doctor prescribed the appropriate medicine, he prepared to apply it to the boy himself.

Upon hearing Chu Feng's words, Si Qi obediently followed Chu Feng's instructions, his docile appearance making the other two beastmen present feel both sorry and sad.

What the female beastman regrets is that Si Qi may only want the young clan leader to take care of him from now on, and it will not be her turn to take over.

Since she couldn't help take care of him, she could at least do something else. The female beastman said to Si Qi, "Little darling, what's your name? Can you tell Auntie where you live and who lives in your family?"

Previously, she had planned to find out about Si Qi's family situation, then beat up those bastards who abandoned their cub, and keep a close eye on them to see if they would dare to bully the cub again. Now that she knows what Si Qi has been through, she certainly can't send him back to the wolves' den. She's itching to beat those guys up and send them to jail, then take down the entire "business chain" in one fell swoop, dragging out every single person involved in harming the little guy, and making them socially discredited figures on the news headlines.

Si Qi poked half his head out and said to the female beastman, "My name is Si Qi..."

Female beastman: "…………"

Yes, it really is a name that's everywhere, even more common than roadside weeds.

"My brother's name is Si Xin..." Si Qi said slowly, "I don't know where he lives..."

The female beastman didn't even frown, nodded and said, "Okay, Auntie understands. Little Bao is great, he helped Auntie a lot."

Poor child, he doesn't even know his home address. I guess the orcs who imprisoned him never told him any of this.

Teenagers are very immature in their behavior and actions. They probably haven't even been to school and have no idea how to communicate normally with people.

The more she thought about it, the more heartbroken she became. The female beastman looked at Si Qi with loving eyes and wanted to stroke his head, but she restrained herself when she met his gaze and said to Chu Feng, "Young clan leader, I will go and investigate."

"Don't rush," Chu Feng called out to the female orc who was about to rush out, "Let the doctor do a full check-up first."

"Didn't we just do an examination—" The orc was about to speak when the doctor understood Chu Feng's meaning and nodded, "Let me check his bloodline to see what kind of beast form he has."

Chu Feng: "And his mental strength aptitude."

The female orc immediately recalled the image of a swarm of insectoids falling from mid-air and exclaimed expectantly, "Yes! Yes! This child's mental strength is incredibly powerful; his level must be quite high!"

...Hmm? Wait a minute?

How could such a powerful little guy be treated like a pet and abused?

Unless they were sold before the age of six without even having their mental capacity tested!

The female orc's face immediately crumpled with sadness; the more she learned about the situation, the more pitiful she felt for the child.

The doctors also have equipment for testing mental capacity.

Because mental strength testing gives orcs an extremely uncomfortable experience, like dissecting their body to examine their internal organs, underage orcs generally do not undergo a second test before adulthood, except for one test at the age of six to determine whether they possess mental strength.

However, once an orc has reached adulthood and awakened their bloodline, they may suddenly break through again during battle, just like the savior who evolved from a giant python into a golden dragon on the battlefield. Their spiritual power awakens a second time, so warriors often come to check if their strength has improved.

The equipment was in a separate room. Chu Feng, carrying Si Qi, walked to the next room with the doctor's guidance.

He was very familiar with how to use this thing. After the doctor and others left the room and went to the operating table at the back, he gently placed Si Qi in front of the instrument and gestured for Si Qi to go in.

Si Qi obediently did as instructed, walked inside the instrument, and watched Chu Feng press the button outside.

The whole process was very quick. Before long, a letter that Chu Feng had seen countless times and was already extremely familiar with appeared above the instrument.

He was stunned for two seconds before realizing that this was not his test result, but Si Qi's.

The door was flung open with a bang, and the female orc rushed in, grabbing the doctor by the back of his collar, exclaiming in shock, "Young Chieftain, it's...it's SS-level talent!!"

The doctor was also completely bewildered, his eyes shifting between shock and confusion as he looked at the thin, small, and childlike child in disbelief.

You should know, this child hasn't even awakened his bloodline yet!!

If he were to awaken his beastman bloodline upon reaching adulthood and transform into a beast form, just how powerful would he be?!

Chu Feng looked at Si Qi with a complicated expression. Perhaps not understanding what this result meant, Si Qi looked back at him blankly. Her hair, freshly washed, was fluffy and soft, and her delicate features were so exquisite that they could only be described as beautiful. Looking up at him, her eyes were glistening with tears, and she gave him a shy smile, pure and beautiful as if she were an angel descended from heaven.

Chu Feng felt that indescribable bittersweet feeling well up in his heart again, and couldn't help but reach out and touch Si Qi's head.

The female beastman stood to the side, her emotions running high, her voice almost screaming: "Those perverts definitely didn't test his aptitude, otherwise how could they dare to do that kind of thing? I'm going to...blah blah blah..."

While the beastmen cherish their cubs, they also have an extreme admiration for strength. At this point, the female beastmen no longer see Si Qi as a cub that needs care. Such a beastman should be respected, even if he has suffered malicious humiliation because of his childhood. That does not diminish his strength in the slightest.

The doctor shook his head and clicked his tongue in amazement before quickly taking Si Qi to have his bloodline and bone age tested.

After discovering that Si Qi possessed the bloodline of the Si family, no one was surprised. After all, Si Qi's surname was Si, and he had such high aptitude, so the foundation he inherited from his elders must have been excellent. Moreover, the Si family was said to be one of the four most powerful families on the Beast Star, and many of the collateral branches, who were not closely related to the main family, lived lives not much different from ordinary beastmen. It was entirely conceivable that one or two of their cubs would suddenly be stolen or even sold.

What bothered them more was the issue of bone age. Si Qi was already seventeen years old and would be fully an adult in a few months. Yet, he appeared to be only half the age of a human. This must be because he had been injected with inhibitory drugs since childhood; otherwise, it would be impossible for him to be like this.

"Is there any way to recover?" Seeing Si Qi standing there, looking up at him with great difficulty, Chu Feng habitually hugged Si Qi and asked the doctor.

The doctors who work for the Chu family are naturally highly skilled, and they didn't hesitate at all: "We can provide him with targeted treatment, through medication, dietary supplements, or surgery to help him recover. However, whether the results will be perfect depends on the specific circumstances. The goal is to restore his physical condition to the level of someone his age before he comes of age. If Si Qi's bloodline awakening is very successful when he comes of age, then it's not impossible to achieve a complete transformation in one step."

Chu Feng nodded: "Arrange a specific plan to help him recover his health as soon as possible."

The doctor readily agreed.

Such a precious child, no one could possibly ignore him; he would definitely be carefully cared for. The doctor's mind flashed through the names of many friends in the industry, and he planned to set up a special project for Si Qi's case, gathering a group of people to provide comprehensive and targeted treatment, making sure to strengthen Si Qi's deficient foundation as soon as possible.

In the orc world, it's common for rabbit-like orcs to awaken and grow to a size nearly identical to that of leopard-like orcs. They are highly skilled in this area of ​​size transformation, so it's not that they're unsure of their abilities.

However, to make Si Qi's human form twice as tall as it is now in just a few months would be quite a task, and it's uncertain whether Si Qi's body can handle it.

Moreover, given how afraid Si Qi is of people right now... even if he wanted to get treatment, there would be many difficulties to overcome.

He glanced at Si Qi, who was sitting quietly in Chu Feng's arms, and suggested, "Perhaps you could take Si Qi to a psychological counseling center."

That place is specifically for helping soldiers recover from psychological trauma and providing mental counseling; there are professional psychologists on duty there.

Chu Feng nodded and led Si Qi to a nearby clinic. The psychologist, upon observing Si Qi's behavior, immediately gave the answer: "He suffered from a severe lack of comfort from elders during his early childhood, hence his intense craving for physical contact."

I've seen several cubs like this before, and they're all basically like this: sticky and affectionate, and it feels incredibly comfortable to be petted.

"Give him frequent touches to make him feel safe and secure, and he will get better slowly."

Chu Feng: "He was abused and is very afraid of people."

The doctor observed Si Qi's reaction and tried to touch Si Qi's shoulder carefully. He found that Si Qi was just stiff, not trembling with fear. He said knowingly, "He is not afraid of being touched by strangers, but he is unwilling to be comforted by strangers. He has a bit of mental fastidiousness."

After saying that, the doctor smiled when he saw how much Si Qi depended on Chu Feng: "Luckily, he is willing to accept your contact. As long as you cooperate, he will recover his health quickly."

Chu Feng confirmed, "He really isn't afraid of strangers?"

The doctor carefully examined Si Qi's eyes and saw only shy evasion, not fear or despair. He confirmed, "No, he is a very brave child."

Chu Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

"Could you tell me about his past living environment and family structure? This will help me better understand his situation," the doctor said.

Chu Feng then recounted everything he knew about Si Qi. The doctor frowned slightly as he listened and analyzed, "That kind of injection can affect physical growth and damage the brain. His behavior and speech are somewhat childish, which is related to his long-term lack of normal communication with others. He needs to be patiently taught."

"In addition, he longs for comfort from adult orcs. Since you said he has parents and an older brother in his family, satisfying his needs in this regard would have a very good healing effect on his condition."

As the doctor spoke, he wrote down the medical record, finally concluding: "This is a long-term, meticulous process that requires close cooperation from those around you. You..."

Looking at Chu Feng's cold, expressionless face, she hesitated for a moment before saying, "If you're too busy, I have a specialized childcare agency that can handle this. You can leave him with me..."

"No." Chu Feng instinctively denied it.

Putting aside the fact that a prodigy with SS-level qualifications shouldn't be living in a childcare facility—if that news leaked, countless enemy forces would want to take him away or even eliminate him. He also didn't feel comfortable letting the naive Si Qi live outside; the child didn't know how to resist, and what if he encountered another pervert?

The doctor hesitated for a moment: "But..."

"I want my brother..." Si Qi tugged at Chu Feng's sleeve, trying his best to maintain his mature and steady adult image. However, his aggrieved and soft voice sounded just like a poor little boy whose toys were about to be taken away by his parents. It made people's hearts tremble, fearing that the child would cry sadly in the next second.

"Okay, okay, we'll listen to the baby." The doctor skillfully followed the baby's lead, making it impossible to upset the little patient's sensitive nerves.

Si Qi: "…………"

“I’m seventeen,” Si Qi muttered to himself, “not a baby.”

The doctor not only failed to understand Si Qi's meaning, but also looked at him with even more heartache.

Yes, she was seventeen years old and had been harmed and imprisoned for seventeen years! She suffered enormous trauma, both physically and mentally. How pitiful!

"Yes, yes, not baby, not baby, our little darling is the best!"

Si Qi: "..."

Seeing the other person's doting expression, Si Qi gave up his desperate struggle.

Okay, I'm tired, that's enough.

Chu Feng carried Si Qi out of the consultation room, his aura even colder than usual, looking rather eerie.

When Mr. Chu heard from his subordinates that his son had brought a cub back today, and that he had personally carried it all the way to the infirmary, he was so excited that he paced back and forth in his office for more than an hour. In the end, he couldn't resist his restless heart and pretended to be passing by when he came over.

Upon seeing the image of the icy beast cradling its adorable cub, Mr. Chu's heart skipped a beat. He feigned composure and walked over, asking, "Whose child is this?"

Chu Feng: "I rescued her during the mission."

"Where are his family members?" Chu's father was very curious about the child's background, imagining that if Chu Feng could have a child one day and take good care of him, perhaps the ice that had never melted for thousands of years could soften a little.

"We're investigating," Chu Feng said. "This child will stay with us from now on; I might take him home tonight."

Mr. Chu understood that there was more to the story, so he nodded and said, "You can handle it as you see fit. I have no objections."

"Um."

Chu Feng looked at his father, and his father looked back at Chu Feng. Perhaps feeling a little awkward being stared at, Chu Feng's father awkwardly exchanged a few words with Chu Feng, but not knowing how to start a conversation, he left with an embarrassed smile.

Si Qi had his arm around Chu Feng's neck and watched the whole thing unfold. As he watched Chu's father leave, he tilted his head slightly, not quite understanding the strange atmosphere between the father and son.

Did Chu Feng's father address him as "you" just now?

Even if Chu Feng is the young clan leader and Chu's father is not the clan leader, he wouldn't be so polite to his son.

Chu Feng patted Si Qi on the back and said to him, "Are you hungry? Let's go eat."

Si Qi pulled himself together and, forced to draw out the sound in his childish voice, said, "Okay~"

Sometimes, as one's morals dwindle, one simply stops caring.