The male insect adores it! The female general, envious, begs for a kiss.

As dawn broke, the pale golden sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, casting a bright shadow in the slightly dim room.

The insect on the bed seemed startled by the light; its eyelashes fluttered slightly, and then it slowly opened its eyes.

His dark eyes, as black as the polar night, were slightly veiled with moisture, still showing a hint of drowsiness.

Having just woken up, Gu Heng's mind was still a bit foggy. His hand instinctively reached out to the side, only to find nothing.

The sheets were cold, devoid of any remaining warmth.

Gu Heng's thoughts slowly returned, and after changing his clothes, he went downstairs.

After climbing the last step and turning a corner, Gu Heng's gaze fell on the figure of the silver-haired female insect in the living room, and he paused for a moment.

When Heemis woke up in the morning, he had nothing to do, so he changed the water in the vase in the room. The delicate and smooth touch of the petals on his fingertips was clear, and his heart seemed to soften for a moment.

Heamis stood up, picked up the flowers from the ground, and prepared to put them back into the vase that had been refilled with water.

A warm sensation came from my back.

Hermes was encircled from behind by the insects, and his hand holding the bright flower trembled almost imperceptibly, as if he were startled and nearly dropped it.

A slight tremor caused the water droplets that had been accidentally spilled on the flowers to gently slide to the ground.

The water droplets gradually dispersed, leaving only small water stains.

"A mighty ruler..."

Heemis did not turn around, but lowered her eyes and quietly stared at the pair of slender and clean hands at her waist, already guessing who the insect was.

"General, are you changing the water for the flowers?" Gu Heng tightened his grip around Hemis's waist, whispering in the female insect's ear, his gaze falling on the red mark on her hand.

Gu Heng spoke slowly, his voice still slightly hoarse from just waking up.

But for no apparent reason, it stirred an itch near the female insect's ear.

Hermes' long eyelashes fluttered, and her lips pursed slightly. "Yes, my lord."

Gu Heng gave a lazy "hmm" and, after holding her for a short while, released his grip when he noticed the female insect's body stiffen slightly.

Gu Heng's lips curved into a faint smile, as if he had thought of something interesting.

His generals are always so sensitive.

With the hand off his waist, Heamis had a chance to move, and he bent down to put the flower in the vase.

Gu Heng gazed thoughtfully at the female insect's retreating figure, recalling the events of the previous evening. He asked, "Why did you come back so late yesterday? Did things go smoothly?"

The female insect returned in the early hours of yesterday morning, so Gu Heng asked her a few more questions.

Heemis shook her head. "I came back first. The main force is still behind. They should arrive this afternoon."

Upon hearing this, Gu Heng lifted his eyelids and lingered his gaze on Heamis's face for a moment longer.

So, did the female insect rush back yesterday?

Gu Heng couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart.

Heamis continued, her expression turning cold and somber, "But Curtis escaped."

He told the powerful lord everything that had happened the day before.

Gu Heng then learned that Curtis had suddenly suffered a mental breakdown during yesterday's battle. The victory was already obvious, but unexpectedly, Kam and his group of insects sacrificed themselves to give Curtis a chance to live.

"Curtis injected too many inhibitors before, and the side effects are becoming increasingly apparent. If he doesn't have a worm to guide his mental energy during this mental energy outburst, it will probably directly lead to a drop in his mental energy level."

This was the first time Hemirus had spoken so much at once, and a look of pity appeared in his eyes, whether for Curtis's impending fate or for his own past.

The female insect's mental turmoil must be channeled by the male insect. Inhibitors can never solve the root problem, and the accumulating chronic illness will one day suddenly erupt a thousand times or even a hundred times.

"My lord, you must be extra careful during this time," Hemires said to Gu Heng, her golden eyes revealing undisguised worry.

"Curtis might come looking for you."

Hermes's concerns were not unfounded; after all, if Curtis wanted to have his mental energy channeled, he would have no choice but to come to Gu Heng.

However, Curtis would definitely not follow any normal procedures; it's possible he would simply arrest Gu Heng and threaten or intimidate him.

Gu Heng never worries about things that haven't happened yet, lest he cause himself unnecessary anxiety and fear.

Gu Heng nodded in response to Heemis's well-intentioned reminder, indicating that he would be careful.

Heemis's brow was not completely relaxed. If Curtis really came to find Gu Heng, then the powerful ruler might very well meet with misfortune.

Although Heemis did not have a good impression of Curtis, and even disliked him, she had to admit that Curtis was extremely excellent in all aspects of combat.

Gu Heng saw that Heemis remained silent for a long time, as if she was thinking about something and was troubled by it.

After a long pause, Heemis looked steadily at Gu Heng, her tone earnest and firm, "My lord, how about I teach you some simple self-defense techniques?"

This can train your body's reaction speed in order to deal with some unexpected situations.

After hearing Heemis's words, Gu Heng was stunned for a moment. To be honest, he wasn't very interested in things that required exercise.

However, learning some basic fighting techniques would obviously be more beneficial than harmful, so Gu Heng quietly made up his mind.

Then, a smile curved his lips, and a deeper emotion seemed to flicker in his eyes. "So, it was you, General, who personally taught me?"

Under Gu Heng's focused and seemingly unwavering gaze, Heemis nodded slightly.

He didn't want other insects to become the dominant force.

Some physical contact is inevitable during this process.

Heemis did not want other females to touch the male's body, not even his arm or hand...

But Heemis didn't say anything, keeping his secret thoughts buried deep in his heart.

Having received an affirmative answer, Gu Heng hummed softly in high spirits.

Suddenly, he slapped his forehead, clearly remembering something forgotten yet extremely important.

Heemis stared at the male ruler's sudden actions, puzzled. Then she saw the male ruler mutter something to himself, turn around and go into the room, and then quickly return.

When Gu Heng came over again, he had a bottle of medicine in his hand.

It was too late yesterday, so Gu Heng didn't let Hermione take it. Only now did he suddenly remember.

The slender glass bottle contained a pale blue liquid, which shimmered with a pale blue halo under the overhead light.

Gu Heng handed the medicine bottle to Hermes, "It was tested yesterday, and the doctor said there was no problem."

Heamis reached out and took it. The medicine bottle was slightly cool to the touch. He stared at it for a while, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Finally, he said nothing, tightened his grip on the bottle, and then tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and the medicine in the bottle eventually disappeared completely.

"How are you feeling?"

After Heemis finished drinking, the moment her gaze fell, she met the male lord's eyes, where the tension was clearly visible.

Heamis shook her head. "I don't feel anything special yet."

Gu Heng scratched his head.

That's true, Hermione has only been taking it for a short time, so it's not going to take effect so quickly.

After thinking for a moment, Gu Heng said, "We'll go to the hospital for a check-up later."

Give Heamis a full check-up to see if the hidden damage has been successfully repaired.

Heamis nodded, agreeing with the lord's arrangement.

Gu Heng muttered under his breath, "I wonder how long it will take to see results."

The medicine works silently; whether it is truly effective is invisible to the naked eye.

Gu Heng thought to himself, "I really will have to go to the hospital again then."

His thoughts didn't wander too far before they were quickly brought back to the present.

Gu Heng noticed that Hermes seemed to be acting strangely.

Hermes' forehead was covered in beads of sweat, and her lips were pale and bloodless.

Gu Heng was startled and quickly asked, "Heemis, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

The female insect was perfectly fine just now, how did it suddenly turn into this?

Could it be that bottle of medicine that caused it?

Heamis's lips trembled, but she ultimately failed to utter a single complete word.

The female insect's back was no longer as upright as before; it was now slightly bent, and her right hand was tightly covering her abdomen, her clothing now a wrinkled mess.

Hermione's condition required immediate hospitalization. Without much thought, Gu Heng swiftly scooped up the female insect, carefully avoiding her abdomen.

The current situation is most likely caused by that medicine.

Gu Heng couldn't help but feel anxious. When he was doing the tests, the doctor hadn't mentioned any side effects of the medicine!

While on the aircraft, Gu Heng took a moment to call the hospital and explain the situation.

Therefore, after Gu Heng disembarked from the aircraft, there were already several insects waiting at the hospital entrance.

One of the insects stepped forward and asked, "Sir, is it the female insect in your arms that is suddenly feeling unwell?"

"Yes," Gu Heng's gaze swept over the group of female insects, and then he realized that Dr. Bap, whom he had just contacted, was not among them. He was the same doctor insect who had treated Hemiris last time.

The other party had a better understanding of Heamis's physical condition, so Gu Heng contacted him first.

I just didn't expect that the other party wouldn't be here now.