I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 362 1.23 24 Paper Cutting
"Actually, I really hate humans," Ling Tong said in a low voice. "Perhaps because I spent my childhood being criticized, I once thought, how wonderful it would be if there were no humans?"

Mu Yegui didn't speak, but listened quietly.

"But there is a reason why any creature can develop and grow rapidly, or even have a huge power in the interstellar space. The fact that the Empire can stand on equal footing with the Federation is enough to prove the excellence of the human race."

Holding prejudices is nothing more than sour grapes. I used to hate humans simply because I never felt valued. Looking back, I was so naive, insisting on arguing with my stubbornness, and ended up gaining nothing.

"Tong has changed his mind now?" Mu Yegui asked.

"I no longer hate humans, though I don't particularly like them either. After all, humans believe that those who are not of our kind are bound to have different hearts, and I have no obligation to force myself to assimilate." He had already experienced the consequences of forcing himself; all that remained was pain and despair, so it was better to give up.

“I grew up in human society,” Mu Yegui said softly.

Despite being a Samuro, he was brought into human society by Nalanxu and gradually learned knowledge there.

Unlike Ling Tong, the humans she encountered were all very friendly and willing to share interesting stories with her. That's why she habitually imitated human lifestyles, trying to become like them, even though it was impossible for her to do so.

"You're very lucky," Ling Tong said softly.

Those long, narrow, golden-orange eyes were as beautiful and dazzling as the sunset sky, with a gentle touch in their depths. Even after experiencing so much despair, he never abandoned that gentleness, nor did he harbor resentment towards anyone else.

It might be hard for others to understand, but Ling Tong is a very gentle person at heart. If she hadn't been constantly rejected but had been taught seriously, she might have been even more outstanding.

"When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their will, strains their muscles and bones, and starves their body. This is an ancient saying I learned in human society. It seems that if Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it must first make them suffer mentally, strain their muscles and bones, and make them endure hunger. It makes them understand what can be obtained without effort, that suffering is only temporary, and that these experiences will nurture them into a great person."

Mu Yegui paused, then said, "Isn't Tong like that? Even if you're not human and can't become human, you can still be a great being within your own race."

From Ling Tong, she could see his gentle and tolerant nature, which made him a wise ruler. At the same time, having experienced many things, he also had a hard enough heart to change other things.

Ling Tong was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Mu Yegui to say that.

"You still have a good eye for people, as always." A low, slightly husky, and languid voice came from not far away.

Rong Yi casually smoked a cigarette and slowly walked over.

Her beautiful, dark purple eyes glanced at Ling Tong subtly before turning her gaze to Mu Yegui.

"No matter what, your judgment is terrifyingly accurate. It's a pity whether you'll survive to the end." Rong Yi said this out of the blue.

"Has Xiaoyi never met her own crown prince?" Mu Yegui asked.

“Usually it’s the teacher who goes to see them. It’s better to leave these things to him; he’s better at it. Anyway, I’m not good at anything.” Rong Yi slowly took a puff of her cigarette, her long, narrow, dark purple eyes quietly watching the white smoke in front of her, and said slowly.

"In essence, the crown prince and the person in power are remarkably similar," Mu Yegui glanced at Rong Yi and said quietly, "Isn't this a case of 'if the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too'?"

Rong Yi: "..." She felt that his tone was a bit off. What had he done to offend her?
“Wang is much better than me,” Ling Tong shook her head and said softly.

"Compared to me, the mascot, Ling Tong, who is destined to become the crown prince, is indeed more outstanding, isn't he?" Rong Yi glanced at Ling Tong, her tone inexplicably sour.

He explained why he wasn't so concerned about his flesh and blood anymore; apparently, they had switched to a different food supply. "You flatter me. Your demeanor is truly exceptional, with few in the world able to compare."

"Ling Tong's face is as beautiful as a peony, making us pale in comparison."

The two of them flattered each other, appearing harmonious on the surface as if they were engaging in business-like mutual praise, but who knows what nonsense they were saying in their hearts?

In fact, Rong Yi was very jealous; he was really jealous.

Even though he wasn't valued before, his physical condition was important, so he wouldn't abandon him even if he didn't like him. But what's going on now? Has someone taken his place?

Can this be tolerated?
Can't we just take this guy out?
Despite these thoughts, Rong Yi maintained a stiff expression, refusing to feign any emotion, and even stopped smoking. Her beautiful, dark purple eyes clearly conveyed, "I really dislike you and want to get rid of you immediately."

Ling Tong, however, discerned something strange from Rong Yi's expression. A rare, genuine smile appeared on her face as she replied to Rong Yi with unusual pleasure.

It looks like they're praising each other, but it's actually more like two kindergarten kids arguing.

Rong Yi, a kindergarten student, even seemed to be about to lose the argument. She looked at Mu Yegui with a wronged and resentful expression, as if she wanted her parents to help her argue.

Mu Yegui blinked, completely failing to grasp his meaning.

So Rongyi angrily threw her precious long pipe on the ground, then suddenly realized what she had done, and silently bent down to pick it up again, patting off the dust with a pained expression.

Then, Ling Tong couldn't continue.

I inexplicably feel like I've become childish too; my arguing just now was simply unbearable to watch.

"I'm leaving now." Ling Tong said this and left as if fleeing in panic.

Rong Yi glanced at Ling Tong's back, her face showing the air of a victor, as if she herself had won.

In reality, everyone knows what the outcome will be, but no one is too embarrassed to say it.

"Even Ye Gui won't help me," Rong Yi said softly, her tone carrying a hint of grievance.

I knew from our previous interactions that Rong Yi seemed very mature and composed, and spoke in a mature tone, but in reality, she was just pretending to be mature. Her mind was as pure as a child's, or to put it bluntly, she was naive.

Rong Yi is a very childish person. She looks like an adult, but in reality, she is a child who will never grow up.

He remains stuck in that moment when he craved attention but was ultimately abandoned, when he was still a child.

So, he's still a child.

He was waiting for the day that person would come back to pick him up.

Always……

(End of this chapter)