Chapter 22

By the time dinner came, they had only eaten a small amount of minced meat porridge for the past few days. Qin Fei was the same, after drinking that nutritional supplement, he felt no hunger at all.

When the night fell, and the bedroom was pitch dark, except for a dim yellow desk lamp in the distance, casting a hazy glow that only faintly outlined the figures. Of course, with Qin Fei and Xi Yuan’s eyesight, seeing each other clearly in the dark was no problem at all.

Qin Fei was pressed against Xi Yuan, moving rhythmically. Beads of sweat dripped from his face, sliding down his cheeks, along his neck, then to his chest, before finally dripping onto Xi Yuan’s body, exuding an indescribable sensuality. As he moved, Qin Fei suddenly gasped. Before he realized what was happening, Xi Yuan had flipped their positions. The figure now on top moved swiftly a few times before letting out a muffled groan, his body stiffening before collapsing down.

For reasons Qin Fei couldn’t quite understand, he immediately switched their positions back and became even more intense. The occasional breaths and restrained gasps from Xi Yuan’s throat only fueled his excitement further.

The next day, as expected, they woke up late. By the time they got up, it was already noon. At this point, they didn’t mind disrupting their biological clocks since there wasn’t anything particularly urgent to do. Both Qin Fei and Xi Yuan were more than happy to embrace their new nightly routine with enthusiasm.

Unlike other females, Xi Yuan was particularly cooperative and proactive in bed, which brought their relationship to a whole new level. A significant part of this change stemmed from the harmony they found in their intimate moments. After more than half a month, Xi Yuan no longer experienced fevers, and the “barrier” around the courtyard was finally opened.

At this time, only Qin Lang’s two female attendants and the young children remained on Diqiulei. Bai Huai and Qin Zhe had returned to the frontier after the ceremony, and Qin Hong went back to the academy after helping wrap up. As for Qin Lang and Lin Zishu, they had received an invitation they couldn’t refuse and went to attend a banquet. It would take another ten days or so before they returned. After briefly meeting his two younger brothers and chatting for a while, Qin Fei received a message from Qin Lang, saying he wouldn’t be heading back to school for a while and could arrange his time as he wished, as long as he reported it.

Qin Fei then sent out 100 prepared gift bags to various addresses. Half of the recipients were selected by him, and the other half by Xi Yuan. When he glanced at Xi Yuan’s chosen comments, many of them expressed hopes for them to lay eggs soon, to have plenty of eggs, and to produce many male offspring. The eagerness in those comments ignited a longing in him too—a desire to have a small child who would smile up at him and call him “Dad.” This made him work even harder at night, hoping for results as soon as possible.

Next on their agenda was a honeymoon. They had already chosen a few destinations and now just needed to prepare before leisurely taking a spaceship to their first location. Once Qin Fei mentioned the trip, Xi Yuan naturally took care of all the preparations with precision. Qin Fei had nothing to worry about, all he needed to do was get ready and board the spaceship.

The spaceship was not small, being medium-sized and capable of housing over 100 Zergs. In addition to their main vessel, there were two escort ships carrying the imperial guard assigned to protect them and maintain contact throughout their journey.

Qin Fei didn’t oppose this arrangement. Taking extra precautions for safety was always good. If anything unexpected happened, he wasn’t worried about his life, but he had absolutely no interest in being used as a “^[1]“human massage stick” seems to be a metaphor or a humorous expression implying that someone is being used as a tool or instrument for the physical pleasure of another person. It likely … Continue readinghuman massage stick!”

While Xi Yuan double-checked their items, Qin Fei also packed many things into his storage ring, which had an enormous capacity. Inside were items such as the mecha his female father had gifted him and various supplies he had prepared for their honeymoon. In fact, he had bought a lot of things online that they might not even need. Was this… a shopping addiction? Receiving so many packages that his hands ached, Qin Fei couldn’t help but suspect this. But he dismissed the idea, remembering how he had lived as a poor man on Earth, unwilling to splurge. Now, as someone reasonably wealthy, he couldn’t resist buying everything that caught his eye.

Out of curiosity, when they first left the Diqiulei, Qin Fei lingered for a while in the pitch-black space.

Standing in the void, Xi Yuan watched him with a smile, observing as he used his spiritual power to walk around in the emptiness. At times, he examined drifting fragments of meteors, and at other moments, he gazed up at the eternally unchanging universe. Qin Fei curiously touched the protective shield he had created with his spiritual power—a thin layer that allowed him to survive in the dangerous vacuum of space. He assessed his condition, realizing that if he had to maintain the shield for an extended period, his spiritual power could only sustain it for half a day at most. Even so, Xi Yuan praised him, noting that many level 9 male Zergs could only last a few hours, and that Qin Fei was already exceptional.

Curious, Qin Fei asked him, “How long can you last in space like this? I mean, without using a mecha, just relying on your own abilities.”

Xi Yuan paused for a moment and then replied, “Females don’t need mental energy to protect themselves. We rely on our physical strength. So unless we’re unable to replenish energy due to hunger, we can generally survive for several months.”

Uh…

The difference is still quite large.

“What about Level 8 females?”

“High-level females can manage, but the lower the level, the more energy they consume in space, so the time they can stay will be shorter. My subordinate is Level 8, and if he’s well-fed, he can stay in space for more than a month. If there’s enough food in space, he could last two or three months. But if he stays too long without returning to a planet, his body will start to experience various discomforts. Cosmic radiation is harmful. Although it doesn’t immediately cause severe damage to the female’s body, long-term exposure will cause harm.”

“And you? If you have enough energy replenishment, how long can you stay in space?”

“If it’s the limit, about one or two years. As I evolve more and my level increases, I might not get stronger in rank, but I’ll be able to stay in space for longer periods and my abilities will become stronger. Master, after we return from our honeymoon, your father will probably teach you how to control your abilities. Right now, your skills are not yet refined, and a lot of your mental energy is being wasted. Once you learn the method, your abilities and mental energy will grow stronger, and you’ll be able to stay in space for even longer.”

“I’m looking forward to it,” Qin Fei said.

Abilities and mental energy—just the sound of it feels full of fantasy, yet these are real things happening around him, making it impossible not to feel excited.

Xi Yuan glanced at the scattered guards and then spoke, “Master, let’s head back to the ship. There’s nothing special to see here. Once we reach Aurora Star, we can properly enjoy the scenery there. I’ve heard that the landscape there is truly stunning, and many couples love to visit.”