Chapter 45
Previously, when all the Earfox tribes from various races were taken away by the Intelligent Race, all races remained as quiet as chickens, not daring to utter a sound. However, after suddenly losing so many Earfox slaves, in addition to feeling somewhat uneasy, the races were even more curious about where those Earfox tribes taken away by the Intelligent Race had gone.
Could it be... that they're all dead?
The idea sent chills down their spines just thinking about it.
However, this conjecture was quickly shattered, as they discovered that the Earfox people on Earfox Star were still living well, and the words broadcast by the Intelligence Clan over each race seemed to be true. All the slave traders who attacked the Earfox people suffered a painful lesson. More importantly, after that, they discovered traces of the Earfox people on several planets that originally belonged to the Intelligence Clan and were considered forbidden territory by all races. Moreover, the large number of Earfox people seemed to be living peacefully and contentedly on those planets.
All of this left all the races in disbelief, but after observing carefully for a period of time, they became convinced that those planets had indeed been given to the Ear-Fox Clan by the Intelligence Clan!
In an instant, almost all the races went mad; after all, those were several habitable planets!
Although there are many planets in the starry sky, only a few are truly suitable for life. Races often fight to the death for a single habitable planet, as each habitable planet represents a race's large-scale expansion, more land, more resources, and more wealth. Even the Sangkuang race, currently the wealthiest in the Star Beast Domain, only has six habitable planets, and two of them barely meet the standards for habitability. They are habitable but barren and lack resources, making it impossible to expand the population on a large scale.
But look at the Earfox Clan now. The Intelligence Clan has given them four habitable planets, and all of them are high-quality habitable planets with abundant resources and fertile land. Combined with the Earfox Clan's original main planet, that makes five habitable planets. Although they have one less than the Mulberry Mining Clan, all the races have their own judgment. They know that the five habitable planets given to the Earfox Clan are definitely no worse than those given to the Mulberry Mining Clan in terms of overall quality.
This fact made all the races green with envy, and they were itching to get rid of it. However, because of the intelligent race, the other races no longer dared to attack the ear-fox race, and they didn't have the guts to take away what the intelligent race gave them.
However, all races are now eager to know one thing: how did the Ear Fox Clan manage to do it?
Why would the usually aloof and dismissive Zhizu suddenly give the Earfox tribe special treatment?
It should be noted that since the emergence of the Zhi race thousands of years ago, they have always treated all races equally with indifference, never showing any special treatment to any race. They are absolutely impossible to please or get close to. Why is the Ear Fox Clan now an exception and has received such a huge benefit?
All the envious races quickly began to analyze the situation meticulously, and they finally found the only recent connection between the Earfox Clan and the Intelligent Clan: the Earfox Clan's crown prince, who had also been taken away by the Intelligent Clan.
All the changes in the attitude of the Zhizu towards the Earfox tribe occurred after this.
Combined with the high standards the Zhi people had for selecting races, and the rejection faced by the Star people, who met the requirements but were not taken away as the heir to the royal family, the hearts of all the races couldn't help but pound.
They all had a strong intuition that the reason for these changes in the Ear Fox Clan was definitely here.
The leaders of those races whose royal heirs were also taken away were especially excited. After all, if the reason for the change in the Ear Fox Clan was really here, then the Ear Fox Clan whose royal heirs were taken away could be made an exception. Could they... also have a slight chance?
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At this moment, the royal heirs who were accompanying Chen Xi on the sightseeing tour were of course unaware of how high their races had placed their hopes on them. They were completely ignorant of the fact that the Ear Fox Clan Crown Prince was throwing himself at Chen Xi in various ways, and they couldn't help but feel contempt for him.
Only Gae would sometimes look thoughtfully at the Ear Fox Clan's crown prince, but he couldn't figure out the key to it. He just thought that the Ear Fox Clan was really too weak, so when they saw a powerful figure to rely on, even if it was royalty, they completely abandoned their pride and self-esteem and did everything they could to curry favor.
Chen Xi, of course, had no idea about the complex thoughts of the royal heirs.
At this moment, his journey through outer space was nearing its end. Looking at the last few attractions remaining on the 2-in-1 tablet, Chen Xi suddenly remarked, "When we reach the last stop, should we send the Ear Fox Clan Prince and the others back?"
Upon hearing Chen Xi's words, Jin Yi looked at Chen Xi and asked, "What, you can't bear to part with her?"
"It's not that... it's just that I suddenly feel a little empty. It was so lively before, and now I'm going to be all alone again." Chen Xi lowered her head, looking somewhat lonely.
Jin Yi looked at Chen Xi with her head down, surrounded by loneliness, and her heart ached. Without thinking, she said, "Then let them stay with you forever."
Hearing Jin Yi's words, Chen Xi was somewhat tempted, but he quickly shook his head. "Forget it, they don't feel comfortable here, and they all have families. Their families must be looking forward to their return."
Hearing Chen Xi's answer, Jin Yi felt inexplicably better. In fact, he regretted it a little after saying that, because deep down he didn't want those people to stay by Chen Xi's side forever and steal his attention.
He walked slowly to Chenxi's side, then bent down and gently hugged him, saying in a low voice, "It's okay, I'm here for you. I'll always be with you."
A deep, pleasant voice reached Chen Xi's ears, like the most solemn promise. Chen Xi's heart was touched. He couldn't help but raise his head to meet Jin Yi's gaze. What he could see was still Jin Yi's handsome, godlike face, with a pair of bright golden eyes that were both noble and unapproachable. However, those indifferent eyes, which seemed not to see any shadows, now clearly reflected only his image.
Chen Xi couldn't help but recall that it was these very eyes that, after he had been frozen for countless years, had awakened, soothing all his anxieties and gradually helping him become familiar with this future world.
These are the eyes that spoil him rotten and fulfill all his wishes.
These were the same eyes that had just spoken to him, promising that he still had him, and that he would always be with him.
At that moment, Chen Xi suddenly felt that the face in front of him, which was as perfect as a god and already extremely beautiful, suddenly became even more beautiful, so beautiful that he couldn't help but climb up and kiss him on the face.
Chenxi's action was completely unconscious. After he finished kissing her, he was stunned.
Jin Yi looked at Chen Xi, her gaze turning somewhat dark.
Seeing Jin Yi's somewhat inscrutable expression, Chen Xi suddenly felt uneasy. This lightweight robot, no, this lightweight mainframe, shouldn't be illegal, right?
Fortunately, Jin Yi only glanced at Chen Xi silently for a few seconds in that awkward atmosphere, and finally said nothing. He treated Chen Xi with the same gentleness and consideration as always. After Jin Yi closed the door and left, and the light in the room dimmed, Chen Xi couldn't help but roll around on the bed with the blanket. Really, why did she suddenly not be able to resist doing that to Jin Yi? Would Jin Yi be angry? After all, he's a male robot.
Well, if Jin Yi is angry, then he should apologize to her tomorrow.
While Chen Xi was worried that Jin Yi was angry, Jin Yi, who had closed the door and left, took a few steps but couldn't help but stop. She then raised her hand and rubbed the spot where she had just been kissed, a slow smile curving her lips.
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The next day, when Chenxi saw Jin Yi again, she couldn't help but observe her carefully. She was sure that Jin Yi treated her as usual, being very considerate and caring, and showed no signs of being angry. Only then did she feel relieved.
However, he noticed that although Jin Yi wasn't angry, the feeling that her beauty had reached a new level hadn't disappeared.
Come to think of it, this isn't the first time he's suddenly felt that Jin Yi is incredibly handsome. When he was with Jin Yi with black hair before, he also felt that Jin Yi was more and more handsome the more he looked at him. In fact, when he first saw Jin Yi with a different body, he couldn't get used to it at all.
Although Jin Yi's true form is clearly more handsome and noble based on appearance alone, he always thinks that Jin Yi with black hair is more handsome because of some inexplicable filter. This even made Jin Yi angry. However, now that inexplicable beauty-enhancing filter seems to have appeared on Jin Yi's true form again.
Chen Xi, still somewhat bewildered as to why he had changed, didn't delve into the matter and continued to enjoy his journey within the starship fleet.
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After the starship fleet took Chenxi to visit two attractions, they arrived at the next resort planet. This planet, like the Dream Planet, was a beautiful and magnificent place, and buildings had been built for Chenxi to live in.
Unlike the Dream Star, this is a planet where over 98% of the land is ocean. Therefore, Chenxi's residence is also built on the seabed. The building uses a lot of transparent design, making it seem like a crystal palace on the seabed. In this palace, one can enjoy the beautiful scenery and fish swimming in the sea at any time.
Chenxi loved this place very much. As soon as they arrived at the Crystal Palace, she dragged Jinyi around to explore it.
This crystal palace built on the seabed also shocked the royal heirs. They really didn't expect that they, who were not aquatic, would be able to experience such a dwelling in their lifetime.
The most amazing thing about this building is that you can see the fish swimming outside, but not a drop of water gets inside, and you don't feel any difficulty breathing.
The royal heirs were amazed by the underwater palace for two whole days. When Chen Xi led them into the underwater warehouse again, they froze upon seeing the rows of submarines and various underwater vehicles. Suddenly, someone remembered something and asked Chen Xi tremblingly, "Wasn't the previous Drunken Dream Star your main planet?"
"Main planet?" Chen Xi repeated the word, thinking about the various races' understanding of a main planet, and replied, "No, Drunken Dream Star is like this planet; it's my vacation home." If it were according to their understanding of a main planet, Earth should be his main planet.
For a moment, all the royal heirs felt short of breath. Although Chen Xi had shown them the phantom of the Steel Nest on Drunken Dream Star and told them that he used to live there, they only thought that the gloomy building was located somewhere on Drunken Dream Star, which was where Chen Xi had always lived.
But now they have learned that the magnificent Dream Star and the ocean planet in front of them are just Chen Xi's vacation accommodations. For a moment, being so shocked that they felt depressed was not even enough to describe their feelings.
What's worse is that even the most withdrawn royal heirs had to force a smile and continue playing with Chen Xi. Of course, in the latter half of the game, they did have a lot of fun.
It is worth mentioning that since arriving on this ocean planet, the young chief of the Water Fish Clan has been in a very good mood. As an aquatic race, he seemed to regain his vitality as soon as he arrived on this ocean planet. Not only did his usually icy face smile more often, but he also frequently swam around the palace. His mermaid-like appearance even attracted Chen Xi's attention.
The Water Fish Clan, a race resembling the legendary mermaids, had initially attracted Chen Xi's attention. However, due to the Water Fish Clan's young chieftain's nearly two-meter height, sharp claws, beautiful yet strong fish tail, and the fact that he was completely naked except for the scales on his tail, Chen Xi never got too close.
After all, although the Water Fish Clan members did meet human aesthetic standards, and their faces alone made them undeniably handsome and stylish men, when talking close to them, Chen Xi's gaze couldn't help but linger on their perfect V-line and chest muscles. The height difference was undeniably awkward, and for some reason, the air around the Water Fish Clan members always seemed damp, keeping their hair constantly wet and clinging to their skin. Water droplets would frequently condense on their chest muscles and trickle down. In short, when talking to the young leader of the Water Fish Clan, Chen Xi would be drawn to the water droplets that would appear out of nowhere and then trickle down their bodies, making the atmosphere even stranger.
In addition, the Water Fish Clan is a powerful and dangerous race. Every time Chen Xi comes into contact with them, the Intelligence Clan around him becomes extra wary, which is completely different from when he is with the cute Ear Fox Clan who can't hurt him at all. Over time, Chen Xi stopped liking to get too close to the Water Fish Clan. After all, aren't the cute Ear Fox Clan more appealing? You can touch their fluffy big tails and little ears as you please. But the Water Fish Clan, no matter how much they resemble mermaids, are cold and aloof and can't be petted at all. Cough, of course, even if he could pet them, he couldn't bring himself to do it. That scene would be too strange.
In short, for all these reasons, although the young chief of the Water Fish Clan had a great advantage in appearance, he had not received any special treatment like the royal heirs of other races, and had not stood out like the Crown Prince of the Ear Fox Clan.
However, once they arrived on this ocean planet, in the home turf of the Water Fish Clan, the Water Fish Clan's mermaid-like advantage was fully unleashed. Standing inside the glass wall, Chen Xi looked at the graceful figure swimming in the seawater outside the transparent glass wall and felt as if she had entered a mythical world, experiencing a very peculiar feeling.
The Water Fish Clan possesses astonishing insight in the water; they are apex predators in the ocean. As the young chieftain of the Water Fish Clan swam freely, he naturally noticed an extra figure on the crystal wall near him in the Crystal Palace.
When the young chieftain of the Water Fish Clan saw who was looking at him with their hand pressed against the crystal wall, he paused for a moment, hesitated, and then slowly swam down a little, getting closer to the wall so that the other party could see him more clearly.
Although most of the royal heirs showed disdain for seeing the Ear Fox Clan Crown Prince throwing himself at Chen Xi every day, none of them were fools. They clearly knew who held the most power here and could even directly decide their lives.
In the Star Beast Domain, the various races have always respected the strong, and bowing to a stronger race is not considered shameful. So, although they usually despise the Ear Fox Clan, there is also a hint of jealousy hidden within. It's hard to say exactly what it is. And sometimes, given the opportunity to curry favor with Chen Xi, they don't mind taking action. For example, now that the young chieftain of the Water Fish Clan is swimming closer, Chen Xi can see him swimming more clearly. He is truly a living mermaid. Chen Xi admires him in his heart. Whether it is his graceful and free figure in the water, his fish tail that shimmers beautifully in the clear seawater, or his long hair that flows in the seawater like seaweed, they all perfectly match Chen Xi's fantasy of a mermaid.
As Chen Xi watched the young patriarch of the Water Fish Clan, the young patriarch, who had been swimming casually, suddenly had an idea. He then accelerated and performed a high-difficulty and incredibly fast underwater spin, which was extremely entertaining to watch.
This stunning performance indeed garnered the support of the only audience member. Chen Xi couldn't help but applaud, exclaiming with admiration, "Amazing!"
Although the crystal wall isolated the sound, it did not prevent the young chieftain of the Water Fish Clan from understanding Chen Xi's reaction. Having obtained the desired result, the young chieftain of the Water Fish Clan was in a good mood, and a smile appeared on his face, which was as white as ice. He continued to swim around the wall where Chen Xi was standing, neither too close nor too far, while using the waves of the sea and the swaying of his hair as cover, he kept his gaze firmly fixed on Chen Xi.
His gaze swept over Chen Xi's bright black eyes, over the smile on Chen Xi's lips, over his exposed soft, fair skin, and gradually a different meaning appeared in his eyes.
In fact, Chenxi's appearance is very much in line with the aesthetics of the Water Fish Clan. Although the Water Fish Clan is divided into male and female, they are cold-blooded aquatic creatures. Compared to their equally cold counterparts, they prefer warm-blooded creatures with warm bodies. Such bodies are the best choice for both invasion and incubation of Water Fish Clan eggs.
Unfortunately, Chenxi was someone he couldn't touch at all. But even though he couldn't touch her, in this rare moment of being alone with her through a transparent wall, with no other intelligent beings watching her, and in the ocean, in her natural home turf, the young chieftain of the Water Fish Clan couldn't help but let his gaze wander a little, thanks to the cover of her hair and the water waves.
His gaze drifted over the person on the other side of the transparent wall, and he couldn't help but think how wonderful it would be to hold that soft skin and that eternally warm body in his arms and possess it... However, the next moment, the young chieftain of the Water Fish Clan's pupils shrank, and he froze, because a golden figure slowly walked into the transparent room that had originally been empty except for Chen Xi.
Chen Xi, inside the transparent wall, also noticed the movement behind her. She turned around and saw Jin Yi enter. A big smile immediately appeared on her face, and she looked no further at anyone else. She said in an extremely affectionate voice, "Jin Yi!"
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