A top-tier gigolo, teased by a cool and aloof general, turns warm.

A light drizzle was falling.

Like smoke, like mist.

Shi Yu likes rainy days.

Where heaven and earth meet, the whole world seems to be shrouded in a thin veil, hazy and mysterious.

The smell of rain is fresh and carries the fragrance of earth and grass.

Each breath he took brought him peace and contentment.

A faint longing, like silk threads, entwined in his heart, and those past memories, those people and events, surfaced one by one.

He would often stand quietly by the window, gazing at the pattering rain outside, lost in endless reverie.

"You little rascal, it's raining, hurry up and move your things. If my precious ones get soaked, you won't live either."

A roar broke Shi Yu's reverie.

When Ryan woke up from his nap, he opened his eyes and heard the pitter-patter of rain. He felt like the sky was about to fall.

He was filled with remorse.

I shouldn't have acted rashly and agreed to move all my babies outside to be raised.

These past few days, they've been exposed to the wind and sun, and now they're also suffering from the rain.

His heart felt as if it had been cut countless times by a knife, and it was bleeding constantly.

Ryan felt he could no longer let things go unchecked; these plants were his precious possessions, each one the culmination of his painstaking efforts.

He gritted his teeth, his eyes revealing a firm determination; he had to protect them well.

So he rushed into the rain without hesitation.

The rain suddenly intensified, and large raindrops pelted his body, soaking his clothes instantly.

But he didn't care about any of that. He quickly ran to a pot of Japanese knotweed, bent down, picked it up, and hurriedly walked back.

"Damn rain, why did it have to start now of all times? I hope my babies don't get soaked."

"Hey, what are you doing?"

Shi Yu spoke up to stop him, took a step forward, and took the cane from the old man's hand.

His eyes were full of doubt, not understanding why the old man was moving these plants in the rain.

Rain dripped down his hair and onto his cheeks, but he was oblivious, helping the old man walk into the cave.

Rein, however, showed no appreciation whatsoever and forcefully flung Shi Yu's hand away.

He was still grumbling and complaining.

"Why are you helping me up? Hurry up and save my babies!"

Shi Yu raised an eyebrow, feeling both amused and exasperated.

But she patiently persuaded them, "Oh, don't worry, it's just a little rain, it won't affect your babies."

But you, being of advanced age, are prone to catching a cold if you get caught in the rain.

However, when Ryan heard the word "old," he immediately bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"Who are you calling old? Let me tell you, I only look old. I'm actually only a hundred years old, and I could live another eight hundred years without any problem."

Renn, fuming, wiped the water droplets from his face and glared angrily at Shi Yu.

How dare they complain about his age?

Over the years, he has traveled to many places, traversing mountains and valleys, in search of suitable environments for plant growth.

He devoted himself to the plants, neglecting his own appearance and not caring much about them.

Shi Yu realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly corrected himself.

"Grandpa, you're truly young at heart despite your advanced age! You're practically an evergreen tree of our empire!"

After spending these past few days together, he had come to understand the old man's temperament quite well.

Despite his sharp tongue, he doesn't actually have any bad intentions.

They are given nutrient solutions at mealtimes and have a strong sense of time.

Moreover, the old man would pester him every day to ask about plants, showing a humble and eager-to-learn attitude and never acting superior because of his age.

Shi Yu was also very forthcoming and spoke his mind freely.

His words pleased the old man, who smiled broadly and was in a great mood.

"You really think I'm an evergreen tree?"

"Yes, I'm absolutely certain that you are the leading expert in the world of vegetable cultivation, and we all need to learn from you."

Shi Yu said with a serious expression.

His words revealed genuine emotion, without the slightest hint of falsehood or reluctance.

His admiration for the old man was genuine and not merely superficial flattery or empty praise.

Upon hearing Shi Yu's words, Ryan smiled with satisfaction, clearly moved by his sincerity.

Without hesitation, I stepped into the rain again, to experience the cleansing rain with my children.

Shi Yu watched the old man's retreating figure, knowing that he couldn't change his decision, so he let him go.

After all, the Zerg are physically stronger than humans, especially the female warriors, who are the most formidable.

Shi Yu has a deep understanding of this.

Chris's stamina was exceptional, often taking a toll on him.

The other person always manages to arouse his deepest desires, making him unable to control himself and constantly demanding more.

When Shi Yu woke up the next morning, he would often feel tired and even getting out of bed would become extremely difficult.

In contrast, Chris appeared radiant, like a powerful demon who had absorbed all the life force of the world.

Just as he was lost in his memories, his thoughts were suddenly brought back to reality by Tatarot's anxious calls.

Shi Yu sighed softly, his worries growing heavier.

Unable to contact the outside world and with their return still delayed, Cullen was deeply worried about the current situation.

"Shi Yu, insects are coming! Quickly, go into the cave and hide!"

Tataro said anxiously.

At the same time, he reached out and grabbed Shi Yu's arm, pulling him forcefully, trying to drag him into the cave to hide.

However, Shi Yu seemed to be nailed to the spot, showing no intention of moving an inch.

His gaze was fixed on the distance. He knew that running away was useless, and he didn't want to implicate the old man who loved growing vegetables.

Tataro felt a sense of unease and muttered to himself.

"The rebels found us so quickly, what are we going to do?"

Cullen and the others weren't here; now it was just him and Shi Yu. Facing the rebel attack, he felt the pressure mounting.

"Tatarot, don't worry!"

While Tataro was lost in thought, Shi Yu suddenly spoke up, his voice calm and firm.

He slowly pried open Tatarot's fingers.

Then, taking a deep breath, he said, "You've always been the ones protecting me. Now, it's my turn to protect you."

Tataro looked at Shi Yu with some surprise, then shook his head, sticking to his own point of view.

"They have about ten female soldiers; we can't beat them. Let's run!"

"I know your concerns, but where can you run to?"

Shi Yu smiled slightly, a smile that reassured the insects.

He blinked and then said, "Although I don't have much combat experience, don't underestimate me."

After saying that, he closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and released his mental energy.

Instantly, the surrounding environment and the location of the rebels flashed through his mind.

Through the tentacles of his mental power, Shi Yu saw twelve fully armed rebels approaching in their direction.

Next, a tough battle is about to begin.