Chapter 73
Well, those who know when to yield are the wise ones.
Even if he was jealous, he could have waited until later to eat, and it was indeed a bit wrong of him to delay Chenxi's meal.
Carlo felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing Chen Xi's words. He knew that his little darling was doing it for his own good, but with his pride, he was still not prepared to accept the gift. However, just as his lips parted slightly, as he was about to refuse, Jin Yi's noble and indifferent voice rang out, "The gift is the complete eradication of the Red Tide Worms."
Carlo's pupils suddenly contracted, and his slightly open mouth froze in place.
Jin Yi glanced at Carlo indifferently, very satisfied with the other party's reaction. He knew that no one in this star field could refuse this gift of gratitude.
In fact, after the main force of the Intelligence Clan arrived in this star system, they discovered its anomaly: a type of insect with tenacious vitality and extremely aggressive nature had spread throughout the entire star system.
Those insects have an extremely broad diet, seemingly eating everything. Coupled with their ability to survive in space and migrate through space, they have rendered many ecologically suitable, habitable planets, which should have been teeming with life, desolate and lifeless.
Although the Grim Reapers were shocked by the situation, their priority was to find Chenxi, so they didn't pay much attention and went straight to the planet where Chenxi was located. They found that Chenxi was also being attacked by those insects, and in a fit of rage, they wiped out the entire planet's Red Tide Insects.
But to be honest, the Red Tide Worms on this planet are just a drop in the ocean compared to the swarms of worms that are spread throughout the entire star field.
Carlo's throat was dry as he struggled to speak: "So, you really can completely eradicate the Red Tide Worms?"
Jin Yi slightly raised the corners of her lips and said calmly, "Whether it's okay or not, you'll know once you see it with your own eyes."
Carlo carefully observed Jin Yi and found that although Jin Yi's expression was calm, his expression, voice, and every detail of his body exuded a strong sense of confidence, as if what he said was nothing serious, just like his nonchalant attitude.
Carlo couldn't help but shift his gaze to the little cutie, only to see the little cutie nod affirmatively at him.
Carlo's Adam's apple bobbed instantly. He thought of the rays that had fallen from the sky at the beginning, and how these races had dealt with all the remaining Red Tide Worms in the short time they had landed, without causing any casualties.
Such terrifying combat power... perhaps it really is possible.
Even though the Red Tide Worms that were scattered throughout the star field could not be eradicated at all, this thought had long been deeply rooted in Carlo's mind. But at this moment, he couldn't help but have a sliver of wishful thinking: maybe it really is possible, maybe these little cuties of the same race can really do it?
It wasn't that he couldn't resist the temptation and was prone to fantasy, but rather that this was far too important for this star field and for all the races in this star field.
Carlo stared intently at Jin Yi and asked, "How can I see it?"
Jin Yi glanced at Carlo indifferently, "When the time comes, you will naturally see it with your own eyes."
After saying that, Jin Yi ignored Carlo and turned her gaze to Chen Xi.
Chen Xi, who had been secretly observing the situation, immediately became serious when she caught Jin Yi's gaze. She then performed a big bite of shrimp cake for Jin Yi, which, as expected, earned her a smile.
Jin Yi watched Chen Xi eat for a while, until she saw that Chen Xi had slowed down and seemed not to want to continue eating, before saying, "Come back to the starship with me to rest."
After hearing Jin Yi's words, Chen Xi hesitated for a moment. However, looking at the scene, all the Red Tide Worms had been dealt with, and the remaining alien races were all looking at the Zhi Clan with trepidation and tense expressions. There was no point in them staying here; they would only cause unnecessary tension.
Moreover, Chenxi hadn't showered in a long time since arriving here. Although the protective sphere was a dust-free and temperature-controlled environment, she still felt incredibly dirty. After a slight hesitation, Chenxi waved to Carlo, "I'll leave for a bit and come back to see you in a couple of days."
As she spoke, Chenxi looked at Jin Yi. Seeing that Jin Yi did not object, she was overjoyed. It seemed that they would not leave so soon. Chenxi felt relieved and waved goodbye to Carlo before following Jin Yi.
Some small aircraft descended from the sky. Chen Xi followed Jin Yi inside. The hatches of the small aircraft closed, and they rose into the sky, quickly disappearing into the clouds.
Carlo stared at the unknown object carrying Chenxi disappearing into the clouds, feeling somewhat lost and bewildered.
Even though he had accepted the fact that his little cutie didn't belong to him, watching her leave still made him incredibly sad.
While Carlo stared blankly at the sky, the other intelligent beings on this planet either boarded the spacecraft that came to pick them up or took to the air by other means. Soon, only the original inhabitants of this star system remained on the planet.
After those cold, ruthless races with dark red eyes left, the survivors on this planet breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if the air had become much easier to breathe.
After all the intelligent beings on this planet had left, Fang finally crept up to Carlo's side, his expression somewhat complicated, and said, "Little cutie left with them?"
"Hmm." Carlo's tone was low.
"Sigh, my elder brother is gone too." Fang sighed with endless melancholy as he watched the dark shadows in the sky slowly shrink and lighten, and the originally gloomy and oppressive sky clear up.
Carlo was taken aback. Big brother? What big brother?
In fact, Fang's situation was already extremely dangerous when he was fighting the Red Tide Worms. He was not only surrounded by two Red Tide Worms, but also entangled by one of them. Just when he thought he was going to lose his life, countless rays of light suddenly fell from the sky, turning the Red Tide Worm next to him, which was about to bite him, into ashes. Fang was completely stunned for a moment, but before he could figure out what was going on, he felt his clothes being suddenly pulled behind his neck. In a dizzying moment, he only had time to see the afterimage of a long, straight leg. The Red Tide Worm that was originally entangled with him was kicked away, and he was grabbed by the collar and thrown to the ground. He was saved.
The fanged creature, covered in dust and lying on the ground, finally saw his savior. He was a tall, somewhat unfamiliar person with dark red eyes that were cold and aloof. After rescuing him, the savior didn't give him a second glance but instead focused on processing the red tide worm.
Broken bones, peeled skin, shattered teeth, and shredded flesh—the sight alone was enough to send shivers down one's spine. However, Fang Fang was not frightened by the cruel methods. After all, as a warrior who had faced the Red Tide Worms year after year, he had seen far more bloodshed than others, not to mention that the Red Tide Worm had just almost eaten him.
Fang wasn't frightened at all; instead, he felt gratitude and admiration for the person who had just saved him. Now, seeing the other person torturing the red tide worm with a blank expression, although he kept thinking how cruel it was, he inexplicably felt that the other person's cold, handsome face, even with bloodstains, was still quite beautiful. The other person's long, straight legs, one stomp of which really made his heart stop, and the other person's cold, dark red eyes that exuded a dangerous aura, if those eyes were to look at him, he would definitely feel the tension of being on the verge of death, and the trembling of his soul.
In short, at that moment, Fang decided that this person would be his elder brother from now on.
In such a chaotic world, encountering a strong person and following them is the most common thing. Even if the eldest brother is unwilling to acknowledge him as his younger brother, as long as he works hard and proves that he is useful, the eldest brother will eventually accept him.
After the red tide worm was tortured into a pile of rotten flesh by the eldest brother, Fang tentatively approached the eldest brother, wanting him to take it in. However, the eldest brother just glanced at him coldly, ignored him, and jumped off the pile of rocks.
Fang hurriedly chased after them, but once they left the pile of rocks and their view opened up, Fang suddenly realized that the battlefield was full of "Big Brothers"!
This situation left Fang Fang momentarily bewildered. In addition, after this short delay, he had lost track of where his elder brother had gone. He searched for a long time among the many "elder brothers" on the battlefield who were just as cold and cool as his elder brother, but he could not find him. Finally, he was somewhat disheartened and wanted to go find Carlo.
When he got to Carlo's side, he was shocked to find a group of "big brothers" gathered there.
Upon closer inspection, the figure being carefully cared for and fed by a group of "big brothers," with those familiar black eyes and hair, wasn't that Carlo's little cutie?! Except for the missing shell, they were exactly the same!
Fang quickly found the lone shell nearby and immediately confirmed that it was Carlo's little darling.
Meanwhile, Fang also discovered a shocking secret: the little cutie's race seems to be exactly the same as "Big Brother's"!!!
This discovery utterly shattered Fang Fang's worldview. The little cutie was so soft and squishy that it couldn't even crack an almond, while the "big brothers" were incredibly powerful, ruthless, and exuded a strong aura of danger. Because of this, when he saw the big brother before, he hadn't recognized him as belonging to the same race as before. Only now, seeing the little cutie standing with the "big brothers," did he suddenly realize that the little cutie's racial characteristics were exactly the same as the "big brothers'."
So, the reason the "big brothers" are here is because of the little cutie!
Fang watched as the group of "big brothers" carefully fed the little cutie, while the "big brothers" around him were also glancing at the little cutie intentionally or unintentionally. Whenever their eyes met the little cutie, a touch of tenderness would appear in the "big brothers'" cold, dark red eyes, as if melting away ice and snow.
The more Fang looked, the colder he felt inside. He silently shrank back a little, hiding himself in the crowd, as quiet as a chicken, trying to minimize his presence.
After all, these "big brothers" are here for the little cutie, and it seems that the little cutie has a rather high status in the "big brothers'" group.
He knows perfectly well what he's done to Xiao Ke'ai during this time. If the "big brothers" find out that he routinely mocks Xiao Ke'ai and says she's talking big, they'll definitely kill him.
After all, just look at the fate of those red tide worms, and you'll know that the "big brothers" don't have a very good temper.
And so, Fang remained hidden until Little Cutie and all the "big brothers" left before daring to show itself.
However, looking at the disappearing shadow in the sky and thinking of his older brother, Fang felt a sense of loss and melancholy.
After listening to Fang's story about his older brother, Carlo remained silent for a long time, deciding not to express his opinion. Moreover, the words he had just heard from his adorable partner were still weighing heavily on his mind, making it impossible for him to settle down.
Finally, Carlo couldn't help but ask Fang, "Fang, let me ask you a question. Do you think Little Cutie's kin can completely wipe out the Red Tide Worms?"
Upon hearing Carlo's question, Fang Fang took a few seconds to understand, then widened its eyes in disbelief, followed by a merciless sneer: "Impossible! Are you kidding me? The Crimson Tide Worms in the Starfield are endless; how could you possibly kill them all!"
Yes, the Red Tide Worms are endless, and no race can completely eradicate them, not even the "Big Brothers"! Fang Fang firmly believed this in his heart.
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Author's Note: Sharp teeth, not yet slapped enough.
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