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

Paparo felt as if a stone was blocking his throat, making it difficult for him to make a sound.

His voice became unusually dry.

"The door is open; the insect should be able to get through."

He said with difficulty.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yu raised his eyebrows and stared at the wall for a long while.

He released Chris and spoke softly.

"Wait for me, I'll be right back."

Before he finished speaking, he dashed toward the cage like an arrow released from a bow.

Not long after, Shi Yu reappeared in front of the insects, pushing the food cart.

"Let me try it first to see if this door can sense the food cart."

As he spoke, he used his mental power to propel the food cart forward slowly.

Just as the food cart was about to hit the wall, something unexpected happened.

The door hidden in the wall is slowly opening.

Shi Yu smiled and wedged the food cart at the doorway, fixing it firmly in place.

He dared not be careless. "Just in case, I'll go and try it out first."

"Let me go! I have no worms, so even if I die, no worm will grieve for me."

The insect that spoke was Fran, who stepped forward and looked at Shi Yu with a determined expression.

It's not that he's not afraid of death, it's just that he longs to be loved and not abandoned.

This is a great opportunity, isn't it?

"Don't think like that. If you don't have insects to love you, you should love yourself even more."

Shi Yu smiled and comforted her.

I admire the green-haired male insect's courage, but there's no reason for him to take the risk.

"A mighty ruler..."

Chris was pale, his eyes filled with pleading.

She held onto Shi Yu's finger, refusing to let go.

He wanted to suggest releasing the male insects from the cage so they could try, but he refrained from saying it for fear the male lord would think him wicked.

Shi Yu hooked his little finger around his finger, "Sweetie, I'll be very careful, don't worry."

As we were talking, I caught a glimpse of an insect running towards the door.

"Stop, Fran!" Paparo frowned, chased after him, and yanked him hard. "Don't get in my way!"

Fran lost his balance and leaned forward sharply, almost falling over.

A strong, powerful arm quickly reached out and grabbed him firmly.

Fran lost his balance and fell into his master's arms, his hands pressing against the hard, iron-like pectoral muscles.

His cheeks turned bright red, like those of a ripe red shrimp.

"I'm...I'm sorry!"

Fran's voice trembled slightly, filled with apology.

Paparo instinctively grabbed that slender wrist.

He moved his lips as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just took a deep breath.

He said slowly, "Go and take care of Tataro. We won't abandon you."

"Okay, sure."

Fran nodded quickly and obediently stepped out of his arms.

Once he had steadied himself, he immediately bowed respectfully, his movements precise and elegant.

"Thanks……"

Because the two insects were so close together, Fran's forehead bumped right into his master's chin.

This sudden situation terrified him, turning his face pale.

Standing there dumbfounded, at a loss, not knowing what to do.

Looking at the pitiful little guy, Paparo felt both helpless and heartbroken at the sight of his swollen forehead.

He called out loudly, "Shi Yuxiong, let me go!"

"Brother, are you crazy?"

Upon seeing this, Tataro, who had remained silent all along, immediately got up from the ground, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"There are so many male insects locked up in the dungeon. If you randomly pick one to try, and it doesn't die, you're lucky; if it dies, you can only blame your bad luck."

"That's a good idea."

Chris's narrow eyes were filled with laughter as he immediately gave the order.

"Paparo, let them choose for themselves. Don't force them to stay in the dark dungeon or to embrace a free life."

"Yes."

Paparo turned and left, walking quickly.

Soon, he returned to the same spot, followed by a male insect.

The male insect has a hideous scar on its face, extending from the corner of its eye to the corner of its mouth, making it look particularly fierce and not to be trifled with.

Paparo explained, "Brother, his name is Scar, and he volunteered."

Chris nodded slightly, his eyes filled with icy killing intent.

Leng Li spoke up, "Don't think that escaping the dungeon means you've gained freedom. If you disobey orders, I guarantee you'll live in regret every single day from now on."

Scarface remained silent and knelt upright at Shi Yu's feet.

"If I survive, I hope Lord Shiyu will take me in."

Shi Yu jumped up on the spot, his whole body resisting.

"Don't kneel before me. In our family, the queen makes all the important decisions."

Are you kidding me?

He has difficulty supporting himself, let alone a male insect that is half a head taller than him.

Scarface was filled with resentment and could not understand Shi Yu's behavior.

"Shi Yuxiong, you are an extremely precious Grade A male insect! How can you listen to a female insect?"

Those disobedient female insects need to be disciplined. If they don't listen after one beating, then beat them again, until they behave completely.

He had been secretly observing Shi Yuxiong's interaction with the female insect, and his dissatisfaction grew stronger.

Shi Yuxiong would rather freeze himself than let the female insect freeze in the cold.

Not only that, he also personally fed the female insects, not minding the food they left behind and eating it without hesitation.

All of this infuriated Scarface, who felt that Shi Yuxiong's actions were too humiliating and would be ridiculed by the insects.

What angered him the most was that Shi Yuxiongzi had a handsome face and a tall, upright figure; he was simply the work of the Insect God.

The female insects are plain-looking and sickly, and are not a good match for an excellent male like Shi Yu.

Scarface felt it was unfair to Shi Yuxiong.

Shi Yu grew angrier as he listened, his face turning ashen.

Veins bulged on his forehead, and his hands were clenched into fists as he struggled to hold back from making a move.

"You scarred-face guy, stop trying to sow discord here. I suspect you have ulterior motives and want to get rid of me first so you can take over."

"Pah! Forget about that! My wife... my queen only loves me, and I only love her."

His face was cold, and the way he looked at Scarface was like he was dealing with an irreconcilable enemy.

Scarface looked embarrassed and waved his hands repeatedly.

"Shi Yuxiong, you misunderstood me. I only reminded you because I saw you were being wronged."

Besides, your taste is unique, and I'm afraid I can't handle it.

Shi Yu put his arm around Chris.

She gave him a light peck on the cheek, asserting her dominance.

"Hmph, at least you have some self-awareness. Don't even dream of getting what doesn't belong to you."

Of all the insects present, only Shi Yu failed to catch the sarcasm in Scarface's words; the others all looked unwell.

Paparo's face turned ashen, burning with rage.

He growled in a low voice, "Scarface, we'll talk outside. If we attract the bugs, none of us will escape."

Scarface opened his mouth as if to say something, but Paparo grabbed him and forcibly dragged him away.

"Wait, Shi Yuxiong hasn't agreed to my request yet..."