I Can Protect Myself

The netizens on StarNet were buzzing with various opinions, but no one tried to morally pressure Mo Mo or the troops of Districts Seven and Eight. After all, the actions of Districts Three and Four had indeed crossed the line.

Mo Mo had already warned them before, but they had ignored it and recklessly pushed ahead. Now, they had no choice but to reap the bitter consequences of their actions.

The generals of Districts Three and Four were filled with regret, wondering how things had gone so wrong. Why were they suffering so much? First, they had to deal with the red threads bugs, and now, they were facing these foul-smelling, thorny alien beasts. Although their lives weren’t in immediate danger, who could say whether those spiky creatures might charge at them? If that happened, they would be trapped with no way out.

What they didn’t know was that these alien hedgehogs, once they shot all their spines, wouldn’t dare to approach. Even without their spikes, they feared getting hurt themselves.

Meanwhile, Mo Mo and General Yan Mingke of District Seven had returned to their respective territories. Though they had both decided to launch an attack on the Beastmen’s territory, certain preparations needed to be made first, like stocking up on ammunition.

After all, an incursion into Beastmen’s lands meant a brutal battle.

Upon returning to District Eight, Mo Mo immediately sought out Ye Mo, who was taking a walk in the valley. These past few days had been peaceful for her, with no news from Granny Yu and her group, giving Ye Mo a rare moment of tranquility.

Mo Mo teleported directly to Ye Mo’s side, startling her. “You move so silently!”

Mo Mo, a bit frustrated, replied, “I didn’t walk. I teleported here.”

Ye Mo widened her eyes in surprise. “You scared me!”

“Sorry!” Mo Mo quickly apologized. His little wife had been hard-won, and he couldn’t afford to make her unhappy. If she decided to leave, he’d be doomed.

“Were you really pushed around so easily?” Ye Mo asked, looking at him sceptically. It wasn’t in his nature to take such treatment lying down.

Mo Mo raised an eyebrow. “I saw there wasn’t much to gain, so I left!” As he spoke, he moved closer, gently supporting her arm. “Let me walk with you.”

His first priority was to win her over. If she disliked his touch, he’d back off.

Ye Mo didn’t resist his support. In truth, her belly had grown considerably, and she was starting to worry about whether she’d be able to give birth naturally if the baby got too big. Though she had her magic, even for her, giving birth wasn’t something she could handle easily.

These days, Ye Mo would take walks whenever possible, but carrying her large belly around was exhausting.

Mo Mo was delighted. His little wife wasn’t rejecting his touch, which meant their relationship could soon stabilize. Back in the Dark Night, as the number one war god among the Ghost Soldiers, many female ghosts had secretly admired him, but he never had feelings for any of them. It wasn’t until he met this little girl and she gave him clothes that he became attached to her.

After regaining his memories, he was even more surprised to find they had a child together, which filled him with joy. However, he feared she might hold a grudge against him.

Now, seeing that she didn’t, he finally felt at ease.

“Are you staying for good this time?” Ye Mo asked.

“I’ve already discussed it with General Yan from District Seven. We’re planning to launch an attack on the Beastmen. We can’t keep letting them dictate the terms. This time, we’re going on the offensive. I’ve heard that the Beastmen’s territory is lush and fertile. If we reach it, the genetic collapse problem affecting humans might improve. Most importantly, if humans can reproduce normally there, you won’t have to keep hiding.”

“I actually have a way to help them reproduce normally,” Ye Mo said, glancing at Mo Mo.

Mo Mo shook his head. “You should hold off on using your abilities. I’m worried someone might target you.” He already regretted taking the Life Water to the lab, but there was no turning back now. From this point on, they had to be more cautious. Her identity as a master absolutely couldn’t be exposed.

“Someone’s probably already watching us, right?” Ye Mo looked at him knowingly.

“Don’t worry. I’ll protect you. But you’ll need to be extra careful with your live streams—don’t let anyone recognize you.” Even though she only showed her hands on camera, it was still possible for someone to figure out her identity.

“Don’t worry, I’m being very cautious,” Ye Mo reassured him. She used illusions during her live streams, so her hands appeared different from how they actually looked.

“That’s good. Just be careful, and I’ll be able to leave without worrying.”

“This valley is protected by a formation. Besides the two of us, even Auntie can’t come and go freely,” Ye Mo said with a smile. It was part of her self-protection strategy. After what happened with Granny Yu, she had become much more cautious.

“That’s good. I’ve had someone keeping an eye on her. Ever since she found out that the house is in her name, she’s been on her best behavior and hasn’t even dared to contact Yu He,” Mo Mo said, finding the old lady’s reaction amusing.

After all, the star coins Ye Mo had given her could have bought several homes in the wealthy district. But by giving her so much, they had spoiled her.

It had only taken a few months to reveal someone’s true character. Money really was the ultimate test of a person’s heart.

“She’ll start reaching out eventually,” Ye Mo said, knowing that Granny Yu just needed time to adjust. Soon, she’d be navigating life in the wealthy district with ease, just as she had in the villa area.

“Don’t bother with her anymore. She has no good intentions toward you now,” Mo Mo sighed. His wife had such little luck with her family. In the Dark Night, she had always been alone, and in this world, the only semblance of family she had left was Auntie Yu. He hoped she could stand the test of time.

“Don’t worry, I’ve already blocked her,” Ye Mo replied with a soft laugh. Auntie Yu and her butler were now banned from contacting her.

“Good! Blocking her is the right move,” Mo Mo finally felt at ease. He had worried that Ye Mo might find it hard to cut ties with Granny Yu, especially since the old lady had once been kind to her.

Suddenly, Ye Mo’s eyes lit up as she looked at Mo Mo. “The Beastmen’s territory is two star regions away, right?”

Seeing her expression, Mo Mo immediately knew what she was thinking. His little wife wasn’t planning on coming along, was she? He quickly said, “You’re pregnant right now; it’s not the right time to go there.”

Ye Mo pouted. “But I can protect myself!”

(End of Chapter)