In the darkness of the night, two figures sped past.

Jiang Ting unleashed his full mental power, and the oppressive aura of an SS-level figure pressed down on the fleeing figure as if it were a tangible force.

If it were an ordinary orc, under such a mental attack, they probably wouldn't even be able to stand up.

But the man only grunted and continued running forward at full speed without slowing down.

A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Ting's eyes.

He sped up to catch up, and the distance between them quickly closed.

The man seemed to realize he couldn't escape, so he suddenly turned around and threw a punch!

Jiang Ting dodged to the side and slapped the other man's chest with his palm.

With just one move, both of their expressions changed.

Jiang Ting's expression became much more serious.

His opponent's strength was actually on par with his!

When did the Empire acquire such an SS-class rank?

Mu Huaye wore a loose black robe and covered his face with a black cloth, suppressing the urge to transform into a beast and strangle his opponent with a snake tail.

He was puzzled as to why Jiang Ting would appear at his sister's private residence in the middle of the night.

This time he messed up again!

After several exchanges, Jiang Ting realized that his opponent did not want to linger in the fight and was only trying to escape.

"Who are you!"

The man didn't answer, but suddenly exerted his strength and launched a sneak attack from a tricky angle!

He dodged to the side, but the other person was too fast, and his abdomen was slashed open.

The stench of blood filled the air.

He didn't even flinch and continued his pursuit.

The man took advantage of the opening to retreat a few steps.

A voice, specially processed with a voice changer, came through: "Aren't you going back to see who's with Jiang Zhixia?"

That was a good move.

Even knowing that the wolf cub would be guarding Jiang Zhixia, Jiang Ting still paused subconsciously.

In that split second, the other party seized the opportunity and disappeared into the night.

Jiang Ting did not pursue.

He glanced down at the wound on his abdomen, then turned and hurried back.

……

Inside the room, Lu Jue remained vigilant, standing guard by the bedside.

Hearing the noise, he suddenly looked up.

Seeing that it was Jiang Ting who came in, he breathed a slight sigh of relief, then frowned again.

Why is there such a strong smell of blood?

Jiang Ting glanced at the female still sleeping on the bed, and only after confirming that she was safe and sound did he sit down beside her.

He and Lu Jue looked at each other, he pointed to the wound on his abdomen, and silently spoke.

"Is this how you protect her?"

Lu Jue then noticed the injuries on his body.

He stared wide-eyed in surprise.

It was actually Jiang Ting who was injured?

There's probably not a single male in the entire empire capable of harming Jiang Ting.

Who is it?!

The two sat facing each other in silence, their brows furrowed.

……

Jiang Zhixia did not sleep soundly.

Suddenly, a faint medicinal smell wafted over, and he wrinkled his nose.

I slowly opened my eyes and saw that it was just getting light outside.

She vaguely followed the smell of medicine and turned her head, then froze.

At the foot of the bed, Lu Jue sat with his arms crossed, looking serious. He turned his head to look when he heard the noise.

"Princess, you're awake?"

Opposite him sat Jiang Ting, who had arrived at some unknown time.

She was a little confused.

"...Big brother?"

She glanced at Jiang Ting, then at Lu Jue, her expression gradually becoming subtle.

"You two...why are you keeping watch over me in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

Could it be that my older brother climbed through the window again and got caught by Lu Jue?

She said, "Next time, just go through the main gate. None of the guards will dare to say anything."

Why do you always climb through windows... I really don't know what your hobbies are.

Jiang Ting: "..."

Lu Jue: "..."

The two exchanged a glance, then looked away with obvious disgust.

Jiang Zhixia sensed something was wrong and then noticed that the smell of medicine was coming from Jiang Ting.

Her expression changed, and she got up to ask.

"Big brother, are you injured?"

Wasn't it said that the Zerg were much easier to deal with than the Federation? How come my brother got injured after less than a week?

Seeing the worry in her eyes, Jiang Ting leaped off the bed and pounced in front of him, catching her steadily.

"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Jiang Zhixia pulled open his clothes to look at him, and gasped when she saw the wound.

The wound wasn't deep and had already been treated, but it covered a large area, almost running from the waist and abdomen all the way to the shoulder.

"Who hurt you? What happened?"

Jiang Ting looked at her anxious expression, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

"It wasn't the Zerg, it was someone spying here last night," he paused, "and they were quite strong, so they got away."

Jiang Zhixia was taken aback.

Here, can one truly observe oneself?

How strong must the opponent be to allow Jiang Ting to escape while injured?

Judging from that plot that was so absurd, who else besides Lu Jue, who grew up later, would have that kind of strength?

Suddenly, she realized something, and her expression turned terrified for a moment.

Could it be... that guy?!

……

On the outskirts of the central city, in a dark little room.

Mu Huaye stumbled in and slammed the door shut behind him.

He ripped off his black robe, grimaced, and rubbed his arm.

It hurt him terribly.

Walking to the bedside, he casually took off his shirt, revealing well-defined, smooth muscle lines and a taut, toned waist, exuding a natural sense of power.

This scene is pleasing to the eye. The snake race is not naturally strong in terms of bone structure. They are not the kind of people with well-developed muscles. They look slender and powerful, but they have explosive power.

If you ignore the scars all over it.

These wounds varied in depth and were almost all knife wounds, along with a dense array of small cuts.

He glanced at his shoulder indifferently.

The bones there are broken.

He snorted and casually bandaged himself up a couple of times.

An SS-rank physique is so strong that such an injury can heal itself in two or three days, although it will be quite painful.

He lay down on the bed, squinting his eyes.

Jiang Ting was really ruthless. If he wasn't afraid of being discovered and couldn't unleash his full mental power or transform into a beast, he would definitely have a good fight with Jiang Ting.

...But what was that guy doing at the princess's private residence in the middle of the night?

Jiang Zhixia and her husband just got married, so this is the perfect time for them to be intimate, right?

Why would the eldest brother like him go and join in the fun?

"Sigh... another failure," he muttered.

This time, I didn't get a proper look at what was really going on with Jiang Zhixia, this fake princess.

The quantum computer vibrated.

He reached out and took it, glancing at it from the side.

It's a federal message.

Federal officials questioned him about why he hadn't returned with the troops. Had he forgotten his identity?

Mu Huaye chuckled, his features clouded with gloom.

Identity?

These idiots, haven't they always used him as a substitute?

He only stayed in the Empire for a few days. What's going on? Do they really think he's the son of the Federation leader?

He casually tossed the personal computer aside, too lazy to reply.

……

Jiang Zhixia's eyes widened, and she covered her mouth, trembling, and gasped in surprise.

"What's the name of the Duke visiting from the Federation?"

Seeing her strong reaction, Jiang Ting frowned in confusion: "Mu Huaye."

She gasped.

Sure enough it was him!

Mu Huaye is the second SS-level male in the entire story, besides Jiang Ting!

But isn't he the naive and easily fooled sweetheart by the female lead's side?!

How did he become a key general in the Federation?

Her mind raced as she tried to recall information about Mu Huaye.

Mu Huaye is an orphan who was adopted by the Federation leader at a young age. On the surface, he is one of the noble heirs, but in reality, he was raised as a "backup organ bank" for the leader's biological son.

In an accident, the female lead casually saved him, and from then on, he devoted himself to her and became one of her loyal followers.

But isn't Mu Huaye supposed to be a sunny, kind, and slightly silly male snake?

Now, not only is the plot falling apart, but the characters are falling apart too?!

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