Chapter 99: Chapter 84: Jun Lin Yuan’s Emotional Turmoil

No male could stand by and watch the female he cherished be slandered by others.

Su Xingye’s anger flared.

The Imperial Major General, a man of incredible military achievement at a young age, fixed his emerald eyes, as cold as a blade’s edge, on Jun Lin Yuan in the distance.

Li Yucheng was even more furious. As the newest addition to Yu Lan’s side, the young tycoon was eager to prove his worth.

Like a peacock fanning its tail during a courtship display, hoping only to capture the female’s gaze.

"He’s overestimating himself."

"Looking to die!"

Li Yucheng’s cold, arrogant voice rang out as he started forward, ready to pick a fight with Jun Lin Yuan.

He would teach that audacious man that not just anyone could be the target of his scorn and ridicule.

Jun Lin Yuan, seeing this, fearlessly stared back. His molten-gold eyes, so similar to Huo Zhanting’s, hinted at an extraordinary identity.

He was none other than the Star Lord of the Jade Planet, the world closest to the Central Star. He ruled his planet with an iron fist, and rumors constantly swirled on the Central Star that he planned to lead Jade Star in secession from the Empire.

He was said to have a severe aversion to females.

Since childhood, he had strictly forbidden any female from coming near him. The special treatment that males usually afforded females? He offered none, displaying the full extent of a ruler’s ruthless, cold-hearted cruelty.

But that was no excuse for him to single out Yu Lan.

For a moment, the two groups were locked in a standoff.

A palpable, heart-pounding battlelust shimmered in their eyes. They looked ready to storm out of the tournament venue and fight for days on end.

Then, sensing the tense atmosphere, Yu Lan spoke up.

Her clear voice rang out as she reached out to tug on Su Xingye and Li Yucheng’s arms, her tone gentle and placating.

"Alright, alright, what do you think you’re doing?"

"I’m not a Star Coin; I don’t need everyone to like me."

"Besides, even Star Coins have people who hate them, right? How could you get so angry over something like this?"

Yu Lan truly hadn’t expected Su Xingye and the others to be so protective of her.

’From her perspective, Jun Lin Yuan hadn’t said anything too out of line; he just didn’t like her. Was she really so tyrannical as to not allow him to like someone else?’

’The marriage Queen Belina had bestowed upon her was baffling to begin with. The Queen had probably just been taking a shot in the dark, without any regard for the feelings of the people involved.’

Despite Yu Lan’s placating words, Su Xingye’s expression remained extremely sour. His thick brows, full of sharp intensity, were drawn low, and the chilling battlelust radiating from him hadn’t diminished in the slightest.

"Lanlan, how dare he..."

"There, there, don’t be angry. Be good."

Before Su Xingye could finish, a soft, warm, honey-scented kiss landed on his cheek. The beautiful female’s face filled his vision.

Su Xingye’s eyes widened, and he held his breath. His strong hands instinctively moved to wrap around the beautiful little female’s waist.

But unexpectedly, the next second, he was shoved aside by a frantic Li Yucheng, who had seen everything.

The man’s voice was filled with urgent pleading.

"Lanlan, I want one too."

"I want a kiss too."

Huo Zhanting and Shen Zueran were not to be outdone.

A magnetic voice immediately followed. "Lanlan!"

’This was going to be the death of her.’

’It wasn’t enough to placate one male.’

’There were three more waiting to be kissed, hugged, and placated.’

By the time Yu Lan had finished giving each of them a kiss, the atmosphere had completely changed.

The chosen few gathered around the female, contentedly striking up conversation. In that moment, who even remembered Jun Lin Yuan?

The ignored Jun Lin Yuan watched this scene, his eyes darkening as an indescribable, surging rage churned wildly in his heart.

’He didn’t want to be ignored by her.’

’He didn’t want her gaze to fall on other males.’

’Damn it!’

’What kind of idiotic things was he thinking?’

When Jun Lin Yuan realized what he had just been thinking, his entire face darkened.

The icy aura around him intensified. A few of the males who had come with him to the military tournament called out hastily.

"Brother Yuan?"

「Meanwhile」

In a place unknown to everyone, the Federation delegation stood on high ground not far away.

An aide stood respectfully before a man who appeared to be a Commander. The long brim of his cap shadowed his eyes, hiding his expression, and only the sharp, severe line of his jaw was faintly visible.

"Commander, that is Yu Lan."

"She developed the Hope Potion. It’s said to be a perfect substitute for a female’s ability to soothe a male. It’s incredibly popular on the Central Star right now."

"The men surrounding her now are all her Beast Husbands: First Legion Marshal Huo Zhanting, First Legion Junior General Su Xingye, Science Research Institute Director Shen Zueran, and the head of the top financial conglomerate, the Li Family, Li Yucheng."

Every one of them was a famous figure throughout the interstellar space.

The aide couldn’t help but be astonished just by listing their names.

He marveled at how formidable Yu Lan’s methods must be to make so many of heaven’s favored sons submit and jointly serve her as their Female Master.

Although the males’ possessiveness made them jealous and competitive, from the scene he had just witnessed, it was all within a controllable range.

The males had already formed their own tacit understanding. They would fight, but for fear of hurting the female’s feelings, they would never go for the kill.

After making his report, the aide stood in place awaiting orders, a jumble of thoughts racing through his mind.

「Meanwhile」

Standing below the high platform, his handsome yet severe face hidden in shadow, the inscrutable man watched as several old acquaintances, all famous throughout the interstellar space, shamelessly swarmed around Yu Lan like a pack of big dogs that had just spotted a bone. They were constantly and deliberately making a fuss, trying to get the female’s attention.

’They’re just like dogs.’

’So much for their usual imposing, arrogant, and domineering presence.’

「After a long moment」

His thin lips curled into a sneer filled with disdain and ridicule.

"A pack of fools with their brains controlled by rutting season. What’s the difference between them and a bunch of mongrels?"

"Her face is decent, I suppose, but nothing special."

"Her Hope Potion, however, is a little interesting. I wonder how it compares to our Rebirth Potion. Take advantage of the military tournament and find a way to make contact with her."

"Yes, sir."

The Federation aide answered resolutely.

He couldn’t resist making a suggestion.

"I heard that Yu Lan is here as an official tester for the Empire."

"Males in need can use the official applet to schedule an appointment with her for a simple male rutting season evaluation."

"Commander, would you require..."

"Unnecessary!"

The aide’s well-intentioned suggestion was cut short by a cold, harsh voice.

"She is not worthy of my personal attention."

"The Empire Princess, the Flower of Hope... she’s nothing special."