Model Male Zerg of the Zerg Clan

Chapter 49

No one expected this matter to pass so calmly, as if the wind had changed direction in an instant. Xia Baiyuan went from being a despised fraudster to a model female zerg in zerg society.

In fact, this kind of development was not without traces. When people calmed down a bit and looked back at the initial article that caused a sensation, they found that the whole article was filled with ambiguous words like “heard” and “my friend revealed,” and the only thing that could be confirmed was Xia Baiyuan’s physical characteristic of “mixture of female and sub-female traits.” As for the “he deceived Lu Xi” part, it was completely fabricated— not even a clever trick.

Zerg society felt deceived.

At the same time, they were filled with guilt towards Xia Baiyuan.

Driven by this psychological force, social networks were filled with praise for Xia Baiyuan.

Although Xia Baiyuan hadn’t said anything since leaving the training room that day, he became perfect in people’s mouths— gentle, elegant, kind, and his smile as warm as a spring breeze…

There were even pictures attached, showing Xia Baiyuan covered in blood, hunting down pitiful mutant beasts in the primitive wilderness.

—— No one cared about the soul of that beast, how much damage it had suffered.

But these had nothing to do with the two protagonists anymore. One never went online, and the other quite enjoyed surfing the internet, but unfortunately, this male zerg had been bombarded with messages every time he went online recently, regretfully losing this pleasure.

Lu Xi woke up as usual and went about his morning routine, his face looking spirited in the mirror.

When he bent down to drink water, he noticed a strange metallic taste. He thought he might have accidentally bitten his lip, but before he could spit out the water, the metal cup he was holding suddenly broke off from the handle and clattered to the floor.

Lu Xi: “…”

He had bought that from the cheap market for ten yuan for three items!

Even though it wasn’t expensive, it was particularly cute—Lu Xi doubted he could ever find such an adorably ugly cup again.

He sorrowfully picked up the broken pieces and put them aside. It seemed the rust inside the cup had caused the metallic taste.

“Lu Xi, do you smell something strange?”

Lu Xi widened his eyes slightly, “I—cough, I—”

Last night, he had tried out a new recipe and ended up burning a hole in the pot. Although he had changed into new clothes, could Xia Baiyuan still smell it?

Feeling embarrassed and hesitant, Lu Xi explained briefly. Xia Baiyuan paused and cautiously said, “Actually, what I smell is a fragrance.”

Lu Xi: “…”

This was a classic case of inadvertently revealing more than intended.

Seeing the bright look in Xia Baiyuan’s eyes, Lu Xi forced a laugh, “So, what kind of smell is it?”

Female zergs had a sense of smell at least five times stronger than that of males.

Xia Baiyuan closed his eyes slightly, as if trying to catch the elusive scent in the air. He attempted to describe it: “A faint fragrance that reminds me of a field, mixed with a bit of the earthy smell of grass.”

His voice was low and soothing, like the serene reflection of the moon on a lake. Following his lead, Lu Xi closed his eyes and carefully sniffed the air, gradually catching a hint of a faint, clear fragrance.

“There really is a scent.” Lu Xi opened his eyes in surprise. Xia Baiyuan was standing by the window with his back partially turned to him, and Lu Xi’s gaze swept over the slightly damp ends of Xia Baiyuan’s hair.

In the past, Xia Baiyuan always kept his hair neatly trimmed, looking almost spiky. But now it had grown longer, draping over his shoulders, the soft, fluffy strands glowing faintly in the sunlight, giving him a lazy, relaxed appearance.

“Look—”

Xia Baiyuan turned to Lu Xi, his eyes widening slightly in surprise, then he reached out to open the window.

The subtle fragrance suddenly intensified—it was the scent of flowers.

But such an intensely blooming fragrance typically only appeared in midsummer.

Xia Baiyuan stepped aside, making room for Lu Xi. Leaning against the window, Lu Xi bent down to look outside.

Large white flowers bloomed on green vines, which climbed up along the wall and wrapped around the window frame, forming a huge floral basket that enclosed them inside.

The entire garden was filled with flowers swaying in the wind, vibrant and colorful, gently swaying in the early spring chill.

Such a scene could only be found in dreams or fairy tales.

Lu Xi was a bit bewildered. He turned his head and stammered, “Wh-what’s going on?”

Xia Baiyuan, leaning on the windowsill with his elbow, smiled slightly. “I don’t know, but there’s something strange here…”

He bent down outside the window, his long fingers pinching a vine and gently moving it aside.

A white bundle appeared in Lu Xi’s sight.

The white bundle was only the size of a palm, lying flat on a slightly larger leaf like a pancake. On closer inspection, it was breathing slightly.

Lu Xi: “…”

System, Ah Tuan.

(T/N: “团” (tuán) means ball and since LX means to address the system affectionately i thought to translate it as Little Ball but it didn’t seem to flow smoothly so I decided to leave it as Ah Tuan only… )

Why are you here?

Xia Baiyuan, looking intrigued, gently stroked System’s chin (though it was hard to tell, it did have a chin).

System moved its head slightly in response to Xia Baiyuan’s touch, letting out a soft whimper.

“Never seen anything like this before,” Xia Baiyuan said. “It’s white.”

Lu Xi felt a chill down his spine, his mind in chaos.

This shouldn’t be happening. The system was his male father’s pet, always by his side since Lu Xi was born. How could it be here?

Despite Ah Tuan’s constant boasting about its greatness and lofty leadership, to Lu Xi, it was just a palm-sized ball.

In those few seconds, Xia Baiyuan had already lifted Ah Tuan from the leaf, carefully cradling it in his palm. Ah Tuan rolled over in his hand.

Xia Baiyuan, as if handling something delicate, smiled shyly. “It’s warm.”

Probably never having touched something so small and soft, his fingers curled slightly, looking at Lu Xi with some confusion. “What should we do?”

Lu Xi pondered briefly. “There was an empty cookie box…”

Xia Baiyuan understood immediately.

He handed the bundle to Lu Xi and left the room. “I’ll go find it.”

Lu Xi smiled obediently. “It should be in the upstairs room, luckily it hasn’t been thrown away yet.”

Xia Baiyuan didn’t suspect anything. Once he disappeared around the corner, Lu Xi’s smile vanished. He shook Ah Tuan vigorously. Ah Tuan’s soft, round body rippled like water, and it finally opened its tiny black bean-like eyes with a jolt.

“Xi, Xi Xi?”

There was even a suspicious drop of drool at the corner of its mouth.

Lu Xi wiped the drool away and whispered, “You came to find me?”

Ah Tuan’s eyes welled up with tears, and it burst into tears, clinging tightly to Lu Xi’s arm, sobbing, “I finally found you, boo hoo… I was so scared! Do you know how long I was drifting in the time vortex? Boo hoo—I almost got sucked into a time black hole, boo hoo—”

Its white fur was soaked with tears, leaving two wide tear tracks, making Lu Xi want to laugh.

It was both pitiful and amusing.

Rubbing the system, Lu Xi sat down on the sofa with it. “What about father and dad?”

System: “…”

Lu Xi had grown up with the system, knowing its every twitch and turn. He lovingly patted the bundle. “You snuck over here without telling them.”

“Who told Lu Mo to keep saying I’m useless!” The system jumped three feet high. “I’m going to secretly bring you back and amaze everyone!!”

No surprise, you silly system.

“Let’s go, let’s go,” the system squirmed in Lu Xi’s arms. “We should leave now. Staying here drains my energy, and I’m so tired.”

Halfway through its squirming, its soft body suddenly froze mid-air, its fur standing on end. The next second, it lifted its head abruptly, disbelief in its eyes. “Xi Xi? How do you have pheromones?”

Lu Xi touched his chin, speaking deeply, “Because I’ve grown up.”

The system’s mouth opened wide, and after a long silence, it let out a high-pitched squeal, “Oh my god!!”

“Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! My lord!” It was so excited that it clawed and climbed all over Lu Xi, like a little furball that had touched an electric fence, unable to stop, so excited it was almost breaking its voice. “You actually succeeded! My lord!”

Imagining bringing back a healthy and lively Lu Xi, and how Lu Mo and Ling would admire, respect, and worship it, the system felt a surge of pride, confidence, and arrogance, almost forgetting its own name!

It happily nuzzled Lu Xi’s hand. “No time to waste, let’s go home now!”

Lu Xi: “…”

He closed his eyes.

Home.

Saying he didn’t miss home would be a lie. Though he had only been in this world for a few months, he knew how important home was to him.

Perhaps subconsciously, he never felt he had severed ties with his past, which is why he was never panicked or lonely. Maybe he was always waiting for a… chance to go back.

But now that this chance had come, he faced this choice for the first time so realistically.

Should he return to the future three thousand years later, to his past?

Or should he stay three thousand years earlier and spend his future with Xia Baiyuan?

…

“Lu Xi, is this it?”

Lu Xi opened his eyes. Xia Baiyuan was standing at the door holding a box. He didn’t know what had happened, his expression calm, his blue-green eyes reflecting Lu Xi’s figure.

When they first met, he seemed calm, but that calm was only a façade, with vigilance in his eyes whenever he looked at Lu Xi.

Now, he stood at the door, holding the box, leaning lazily. Though he wasn’t smiling, his whole demeanor exuded a peaceful ease.

Lu Xi lowered his head, gently lifting the system’s chin with his thumb, and asked softly, “How long can you stay here?”

The system stared blankly at Xia Baiyuan, its tiny eyes wide open.

“Xi-Xia-Xia—”

Xia Baiyuan raised an eyebrow.

Lu Xi poked its cheek. “Xia Baiyuan, my… uh, my mate.”

Xia Baiyuan: “It can understand?”

Lu Xi smiled wryly. “It’s a newly produced intelligent robot. Not sure how long the battery will last.”

The system slowly closed its mouth, speaking in a mechanical tone, “The system’s battery can last one month.”

“Good.”

Lu Xi nodded at it, speaking softly, “Stay by my side for this month.”

Then, tell my male father and female father that I’m doing well.

Please don’t worry.