Jilted by Day, Cuddled At Night-Chapter 629: Gu Chen’s Heart Sinks
The banquet was held in an extremely luxurious hall that resembled a crystal palace, which was also a tourist attraction on Four Seasons Star.
It was said that many people chose to hold their weddings here.
Of course, the venue rental was also quite expensive.
However, the leaders gathered here were all wealthy, and the planet’s ruler was essentially advertising their star, of course without charging a fee.
Just then, a young woman wearing a mermaid-tail dress swayed over to Gu Chen, her mermaid fin ears not retracted, and at her temples, there was a beautiful mermaid scale of the very rare red-gold color.
When Mermaid Planet was divided, half of its people moved to the old stars of the Empire, while the others dispersed to various other planets.
The Mermaid Clan was always known for their delicate and beautiful appearance, and the reason this mermaid beauty approached first was that Gu Chen’s family—his mother and brother—were Mermaid Beastmen.
He might have a special affection for the Mermaid Clan, thus making him more receptive.
But...
Just as the mermaid woman got close, Gu Chen’s fingertips sparked with purple electricity, causing the woman to pause.
Gu Chen looked up with a charming smile, "Is the electric spark beautiful?"
The woman, puzzled, "It’s, it’s beautiful."
The corners of Gu Chen’s mouth lifted, "If you’re struck by my purple lightning, within a few minutes you’ll turn into a black carbon statue. Hmm, that would be quite beautiful too."
Mermaid beauty: "..."
Would Gu Chen dare to kill on the spot?
Don’t say it, but he really would!
Even if he turned her into a mermaid-shaped black carbon statue in the blink of an eye, no one would blame Gu Chen.
Even if someone did blame him, would Gu Chen be afraid?
Behind him stood the mighty Landis Star!
The mermaid beauty was losing her footing, managing an awkward smile, "Your Majesty, are you joking? Surely you wouldn’t attack me without good reason."
Gu Chen spoke seriously, "If I suspect you have any intention of attacking me, then I may take the initiative to attack."
Mermaid beauty: "..."
Scared almost out of her tail fin, she could no longer maintain even a forced laugh and turned to run!
And told several others about the incident right after turning back.
Some were frightened by it, but others tossed their hair with a cold laugh, "With that little courage, she hardly has what it takes to be Empress to Gu Chen."
Out of breath, the mermaid beauty retorted, "If you’re so capable, then you go!"
"Heh, of course I am."
This woman was actually the plainest-looking among the ten, but she boasted a powerful identity — she was Ji Rui’s cousin, Ji Rao.
Most importantly, Ji Rao’s father had returned from the Virtual City on Landis Star.
Many were trapped in the Virtual City of Landis Star, including Ji Rao’s father and Ji Rui’s uncle, who was rescued and sent back to various stars.
Ji Rao herself held a special sentiment toward Landis Star.
That’s why, upon hearing that there was an opportunity to become the Empress of Landis Star, she immediately sought out her cousin Ji Rui and shared her desire.
"My father said that the Virtual City on Landis Star still exists! If we can take control of that place, then it’s as if we own a multi-dimensional spatial realm!"
Even though Landis Star now officially announced that the place no longer exists,
there were still many who covet it.
Ji Rui was one of them.
His thoughts aligned perfectly with his cousin Ji Rao... As for Ji Rao, she had inadvertently seen Gu Chen on the Star Network and taken a secret fancy to him. With such an opportunity, how could she easily let it slip by?
For years, she diligently studied the knowledge of the Empire’s Wasted Star, as well as Landis Star, to be put to use one day.
And now, watching the cold and distant Gu Chen, a determined and ambitious glint flashed in her eyes.
Perhaps she wasn’t the most beautiful, her spiritual power not the strongest, nor her Beast Transformation Level the highest, but she... had a special method.
It would be a good opportunity to test on her cousin whether Gu Chen really lost control during his Manic-Depressive Period or not!
After fending off several more groups of women, Gu Chen had just about dealt with all the necessary social interactions and was preparing to return to his own room to rest.
Before leaving, he made sure to look around carefully and did not find that Insect God.
Presumably, the Insect God did not need to socialize? In fact, his attendance at this meeting was completely unnecessary.
Gu Chen called Li Rui to accompany him on his way back, and Li Rui spoke in a low voice, "Your Majesty, why don’t you return to the spaceship? The leaders of some other planets believe the accommodations here are not safe. They also headed back to their own spaceships after the banquet and will come back for tomorrow’s meeting."
During meetings, with so many people around, nothing was likely to happen.
But staying overnight... That’s when the probability of incidents could surge.
Although Gu Chen believed he wouldn’t encounter any trouble, for safety’s sake, this seemed to be a more prudent option. He nodded, "Alright."
Li Rui notified the port via his brain-computer to prepare the spaceship and send a craft to pick them up. The two of them, accompanied by four Star Warriors, started to head out. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Suddenly, a strange scent filled the air; Gu Chen narrowed his eyes, turned around, and saw that while Li Rui was alright, the four young Interstellar Warriors had odd expressions on their faces.
His brows furrowed.
Someone had used an Inducement Agent that had been banned!
Over a hundred years ago, a genius doctor invented an Inducement Agent that could prematurely trigger a Beastman’s Manic-Depressive Period.
It was originally intended as a medical solution for those Beastmen whose Manic-Depressive Periods had long been overdue.
However, it soon became misused by those with ulterior motives to induce loss of control in Beastmen during their Manic-Depressive Period, leading to irreversible actions.
Latterly, following a collective vote by the heads of the various planets at the time, the use of this Inducement Agent was prohibited.
And now, it had resurfaced!
Li Rui immediately knocked out the four oddly behaving Star Warriors and looked anxiously at Gu Chen, "Your Majesty, are you alright?"
Gu Chen was not alright at all; his reaction was even more intense than the four Star Warriors!
Because he was always on the verge of losing control!
While electrocuting himself with purple lightning, he said, "Leave quickly, take them with you."
"Alright."
As Gu Chen turned around, he could no longer control his wolf ears, and they transformed outright.
And before him, suddenly stood a young, gentle woman, looking at him with concern, "Your Majesty Gu Chen, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
As she spoke, she reached out to help Gu Chen.
And the scent of the Inducement Agent in the air grew stronger and stronger!
