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

Padding glanced at Robin with a brooding look.

To reiterate.

"My affairs are none of your business."

"If you hadn't messed everything up, I wouldn't have wanted to get involved."

Robin spoke casually, as if he were recounting something insignificant.

The sound echoed in Pattin's ears, deafeningly loud.

The other party was telling the truth.

He didn't expect things to develop in such an uncontrollable direction.

I wanted to explain, but all the words stuck in my throat, pale and powerless.

"I don't want to argue with you, Robin."

After saying that, he ordered the mechanical insect to take the two brothers away.

Chris didn't struggle. His gaze lingered on Robin for a moment before he looked away.

In just a few seconds, it immediately alerted the other party.

"stop!"

Robin remained expressionless, his voice revealing an undisguised sinister intent.

"Bring them here!"

Patin's face turned very ugly.

They felt that the other person was deliberately trying to embarrass them.

His face turned pale and then flushed, clearly showing his shock and anger.

His eyes were wide open, staring intently at Robin, and a chilling aura emanated from him.

"Don't go too far!"

Patin gritted his teeth and said, "They're just test subjects I found!"

"Test insects? I think it's necessary to investigate them carefully."

Robin completely disregarded Patin.

He gave a crooked, cold laugh, a laugh full of disdain and mockery.

Seeing this, Patin's anger intensified.

But he also knew that going head-to-head with Robin was not a wise move.

So he suppressed his anger and turned to the mechanical insects, coldly rebuking them.

"You idiots, take them away right now!"

The robotic insects seemed to be more familiar with Patin's instructions; they moved with exceptional speed and had a clear division of labor.

Teaming up in pairs, they effortlessly hoisted the medicinal insects onto their shoulders and sped away like a gust of wind.

Robin looked terrible, but she didn't stop it.

Even if those two insects have problems, they won't cause any trouble at Filstoll Manor.

He shifted his body slightly, finding a more comfortable position.

He rubbed the black gemstone ring on his hand with his fingertips, as if deep in thought.

"We just received news that our reconnaissance troops have lost contact once again."

His voice was low and serious, revealing a barely perceptible anxiety.

"I've decided to go to Death Valley myself to see what's going on there."

Patin wanted to say something.

But when he met those cold and deep eyes, he suddenly felt as if he were being suppressed by an invisible force, and the words he was about to say were swallowed back down.

However, he was not willing to be overwhelmed by the other party's momentum.

He slightly raised his chin, revealing a mocking smile.

"Lord Gaia's wedding is in ten days, you absolutely must come!"

"Heh, I wonder what kind of bewitching potion that male insect gave the boss, that made her insist on marrying him."

Robin's expression darkened further, his tone filled with disdain and jealousy.

"I've been by the boss's side for so many years, and no male insect has ever caught his eye."

His dissatisfaction grew stronger.

He had always been loyal to his boss, and he would have been willing to give his life for him without any regrets.

But now he sees his boss so obsessed with that male insect, which he finds hard to accept.

Especially just now, he witnessed his boss holding that lifelike robotic insect and tenderly expressing his longing for it.

This scene deeply pierced his heart.

The eldest must be sick, that's why he's become so vulnerable.

Robin couldn't believe that the boss would actually fall in love with a male insect.

Thinking of this, his throat bobbed slightly, and his eyes, filled with hostility, suddenly darkened.

"If I catch that male insect named Shi Yu, I will make him wish he were dead."

"If you dare touch my godson, I'll fight you to the death."

Padding roared.

His muscular face twitched a few times, filled with the rage to burn the insects to ashes.

Robin waited calmly for him to finish his outburst, then uttered two words in a measured tone.

"Fool."

He stood up and walked towards the door.

A furious roar came from Padding.

"If you dare touch him, Lord Gaia will not forgive you."

Robin scoffed.

His words were extremely arrogant.

"Male insects are all trash and should be trampled underfoot."

Padding was speechless after being rebuked, and his tightly clenched fist slowly loosened.

He frowned, touching the stubble on his chin.

She murmured to herself, "Should I accept Shi Yu as my godson? Or should I...?"

Meanwhile, Shi Yu, thousands of miles away, sneezed several times in a row.

He rubbed his nose hard, suspecting that the old man was scolding him for breaking his promise.

After two days of arduous travel, he and Tataro were exhausted, hungry, and thirsty.

As the saying goes, perseverance pays off. Just when they were about to give up, a village finally appeared in front of them.

There are only about ten wooden houses, scattered here and there in the village.

Although the village was small, it was like an oasis in the desert for them at that moment.

Shi Yu's amber eyes sparkled, and a bright smile involuntarily spread across his lips.

They quickened their pace, thinking, "Great! We finally don't have to sleep outdoors tonight."

He was thinking about how to ask the villagers for help, hoping to get a place to stay for the night.

So engrossed in his own thoughts, he didn't notice that Tataro behind him had a blank stare and a subtle change in his expression.

Shi Yu rushed to the village entrance and eagerly peered out.

Not far away, a five or six-year-old boy was sitting on the ground, looking over curiously.

Shi Yu immediately stepped forward, a kind and friendly smile on his face.

He asked softly, "Little friend, where are your parents?"

The little boy stared at him without blinking, and didn't answer.

Shi Yu then realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly adjusted his tone.

I took a few steps forward, squatted down, and talked to the children.

"Little brother, don't be afraid. I'm not a bad bug. Are your parents home?"

The little boy didn't say anything, but turned around and completely ignored Shi Yu's presence.

Looking at the little boy's back, he felt a sense of frustration.

I can't help but start to doubt my own charm. Am I really incapable of communicating with children?

No matter how he tried to coax him, the little boy simply ignored Shi Yu.

I'm planning to have Tatarot give it a try.

Before he could even turn around, he felt a chill run down his spine as a powerful energy wave surged towards him.

Without thinking, he picked up the little boy and ran.

I couldn't help but glance back, and my scalp tingled instantly, as if I had fallen into an ice cave.

The bloodthirsty spider behind them was even larger than the wooden house, with eight huge, long, thick, and powerful legs, each covered with sharp barbs.

For a moment, Shi Yu was flustered, but he kept comforting the little boy.

"Don't be afraid, Uncle will protect you..."