Mu Yu's face flushed bright red: "Why should I bother getting to know such a dissolute person!?"
"How innocent," Ruan Mingchu said seriously while stealing glances at Mu Yu's flushed face. "As the saying goes, every pitiful person has something hateful about them, and every hateful person has something pitiful about them. It is really inappropriate for you to hastily judge a person's character without understanding the reasons."
Mu Yu pondered for three seconds after hearing Ruan Mingchu's words, then regained his composure: "I just need to stay away from him. That's all I have to say. Do as you please!"
The more he spoke, the more irritable he became, sounding quite aggrieved that his good intentions had been misunderstood.
After saying that, he turned and left, and Ruan Mingchu hurriedly followed Mu Yu. Since they were destined to meet here, they might as well get as much pheromone as possible.
"Don't follow me," Mu Yu said irritably.
“I didn’t follow you,” Ruan Mingchu said with a smile. “Anyone can walk this road.”
Three minutes later, Mu Yu circled back to the toilet door and this time walked straight in.
Without a second thought, Ruan Mingchu was about to follow him in, as he also needed to use the restroom.
An arm blocked Ruan Mingchu's way.
Ruan Mingchu preemptively asked, "What are you doing?"
Mu Yu was extremely agitated: "This is toilet A!"
At most, Betas can come in; if Omegas come in, it's just a sham!
Thinking this, Mu Yu's gaze towards Ruan Mingchu changed.
Ruan Mingchu felt a chill run down his spine from the stare and quickly took a few steps back. Embarrassing, he'd forgotten he was an Omega.
Mu Yu asked seriously, "What exactly do you want to do?" What Mu Yu really wanted to say was that even if you wanted to get closer to him and marry him, you should at least consider the occasion.
From Ruan Mingchu's actions, such as changing seats on his spaceship, serving him food every day, insisting on joining his team, and taking risks when facing star beasts, Mu Yu sensed Ruan Mingchu's affection for him.
She's already allowed him to get close to her, what more does he want?
Mu Yu is no ordinary Alpha!
Although the time and place weren't quite right, since Mu Yu had already asked, Ruan Mingchu decided not to keep him in suspense any longer.
"I want your pheromones."
Suddenly, Mu Yu's entire body turned bright red, as if he had been cooked, especially his face, which was redder than a red apple.
"Shameless!" Mu Yu stammered as he reprimanded.
As a teenager, Nguyen Minh Thu skipped physiology classes to handle official business, and as an adult, his life was filled with war for many years. Deep down, he didn't take gender or pheromones too seriously.
Most importantly, he thought he and Mu Yu were in a cooperative relationship, and that Mu Yu knew his identity. It's rare for an Alpha to need another Alpha's pheromones, but he was injured.
I never imagined that saying such things to Mu Yu, who only saw me as an Omega, would be tantamount to asking Mu Yu for sex.
Shameless Ruan Mingchu was secretly mocking Young Master Mu's naiveté.
"Just a little bit. You know I was injured two months ago, and my pheromones are a bit unstable." Ruan Mingchu played the victim.
What he didn't know was that an unstable pheromone level in an Omega meant that their heat cycle was approaching.
This startled Mu Yu: "Did you bring the inhibitor? Don't let him go into heat here, he... he's not ready yet."
Ruan Mingchu didn't know why Mu Yu suddenly mentioned inhibitors, so he could only nod and say "uh-huh" to get by.
Mu Yu felt his throat was a little dry, so he coughed lightly twice: "Pheromone, how do you want to borrow it?"
Generally speaking, AOs' vaginas contain a high concentration of pheromones. The most common way to exchange pheromones is through kissing, followed by temporary marking, which involves biting glands, and finally, intercourse.
In short, the methods were all very intimate.
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18. Mermaids: A Mythical Species
Ruan Mingchu had absolutely no romantic thoughts; his focus was completely off. He was a little confused by Mu Yu's emphasis on the word "borrow," since the pheromones he used were gone and he couldn't return them.
However, it seemed that Mu Yu agreed to lend it, so Ruan Mingchu took out the test tubes he had been planning for a long time: "How about a test tube first?"
A person with strong self-control can completely fill a test tube with pheromones without letting them leak out.
Upon seeing the test tube, Mu Yu was momentarily disappointed, but he didn't notice it and quickly filled Ruan Mingchu's test tube.
Having obtained the pheromones, Ruan Mingchu left quickly without Mu Yu needing to say a word.
Mu Yu: Why do I feel like a tool that's used and then discarded?
Ruan Mingchu knew that Mu Yu had come here on a mission. Why would he stay and bother him after he had achieved his goal?
Moreover, quite a long time has passed, and it would be bad if Hao Youyou came to her senses and couldn't find him.
When Ruan Mingchu returned, he ran into Hao Youyou, who had been searching for him everywhere.
Hao Youyou: "Brother Ruan, where did you go? You scared me to death! I thought you were lost."
Ruan Mingchu: "Going to the toilet."
"Let me know next time."
"Well, I didn't want to disturb you since you were so engrossed in it."
"Ahem, I shouldn't have ignored Brother Ruan. Brother Ruan, come and help me take a look at Kong Xiaoque's feathers."
Hao Youyou eventually bought the feather.
The two strolled around for a while longer, and Hao Youyou's robot basket was almost full, but Hao Youyou was still not satisfied.
"Brother Ruan, there's an auction at the night market, shall we go and broaden our horizons?" Hao Youyou thought for a moment and still wanted to go and take a look, even though he couldn't afford to bid on anything there.
Ruan Mingchu, a penniless man who relied entirely on subsidies from the Star Aid Association: "Okay."
It's free to look.
The auction venue had no exposed seats; it was all private rooms, each costing 100,000 star coins. Hao Youyou readily swiped his card. Although he couldn't afford most of the good items inside, 100,000 star coins was still a small matter for him.
The private room contained three sofas (one large and two small) and a coffee table. The coffee table was set with delicate tea and snacks, and opposite the large sofa was an LCD screen that broadcast the auction proceedings live.
If you are interested in an item, you can use the remote control to enter the amount and then click confirm.
The remote control was left on the corner of the coffee table, since neither of them would be taking pictures anyway.
One has to admit the wealth of the person behind the auction; the first item up for auction was a supplementary potion that could enhance mental strength.
The host lavishly praised the auction items, and the guests in the private room also bid enthusiastically.
Hearing the ever-increasing amount, Hao Youyou clicked her tongue twice: "I clearly said it might be useless, yet so many people are still flocking to it."
Ruan Mingchu, however, was used to it: "The difference between S-level and A-level is like heaven and earth."
The appearance of an S-class Star Warrior in an ordinary family can allow commoners to transcend social classes, while for nobles, it can ensure their family's glory lasts for centuries.
Don't be fooled by the formidable strength of figures like Ruan Mingchu and Mu Yu, who casually wield S and SS ranks. The entire Warren Empire has a population of over 10 billion, with over 100 million A-rank Star Warriors, but fewer than 10,000 S-rank Star Warriors.
To become an S-class Star Warrior, one of the three criteria must be S-class.
Hao Youyou sighed. If either his mental strength or his physical constitution were S-level, perhaps he wouldn't have had to resort to arranged marriages.
As the auction items became increasingly rare, Hao Youyou lost interest, while Ruan Mingchu kept her eyes glued to the screen, lost in thought.
As time passed, the auction drew to a close, and the host solemnly introduced the final, most anticipated item.
"I believe many distinguished guests have come for this reason, so I won't go into too much detail," the host said, as he removed the red cloth covering the large cage, revealing the cage inside.
The cage contained a water tank, and inside the water tank was a creature with a human body and a fish tail.
"A golden-haired, blue-tailed male mermaid with a tail that is 1.2 meters long. A rare beauty indeed."
"Without further ado, the starting bid is 100 million Star Coins!"
The moment the red cloth was removed, Ruan Mingchu stood up with a "whoosh".
Mermaids, mermaids—as a member of the royal family, Ruan Mingchu naturally knew that mermaids truly existed in this world. However, the royal palace's secret records stated that the mermaid race had long been extinct.
He had just seen the mermaid mural inside the fusion monster's body not long ago, but now he saw a living mermaid here. It was hard not to wonder if this was a conspiracy against him.
But his visit here was entirely impromptu; the auction items need to be finalized at least a month in advance, so it's unlikely to be targeted at him.
Hao Youyou was startled by Ruan Mingchu. Seeing him staring intently at the screen, she quickly explained, "Brother Ruan, don't get excited. This is an artificial mermaid. Although it's very beautiful, it's not some legendary magical species."
Ruan Mingchu sat down, his expression calm: "Man-made?"
Hao Youyou found the auction catalog and pointed it out to Ruan Mingchu: "Look, it's written here, artificial mermaid. Ten years ago when I came here with my father, one was auctioned off and bought by a rich businessman. I heard that it died after two years of raising it."
"Then why are there still so many people taking pictures?" Ruan Mingchu asked, feigning ignorance.
“Sigh,” Hao Youyou sighed, “It’s all for the sake of face. Even if it’s an artificial mermaid, it’s still related to mermaids. It’s so prestigious to say that I keep a mermaid.”
Once Hao Youyou started talking, she launched into a long, rambling monologue: "Brother Ruan, don't let his good looks fool you, he's all show and no substance. Legend has it that mermaids are incredibly intelligent, but this artificial one isn't even as smart as a regular fish. His seven-second memory isn't just a myth."
"It is said that after the wealthy merchant bought it, he looked at the mermaid every day, but after three months, the mermaid still couldn't remember him. Even a dog would recognize its owner."
"Oh, and also, artificial mermaids are very fragile. They have to be taken care of carefully every day. If they are unhappy, they may die of depression."
...
As Ruan Mingchu listened to Hao Youyou's ramblings, he stared at the screen. For some reason, he felt that this mermaid wasn't as foolish as Hao Youyou described.
Moreover, he felt a deep sense of kinship with the mermaid. This was also why he suspected it was a conspiracy against him.
"Oh, it's that wealthy businessman again!" Hao Youyou exclaimed in surprise.
The auctioneer has brought down the gavel, and the deal is for 1 billion. The buyer is watching the mermaid on stage, and this same person is the wealthy businessman who bought the mermaid ten years ago.
Ruan Mingchu exclaimed, "They're really rich."
The auction ended, and everyone left one after another. Hao Youyou said she would be sleeping on the spaceship that night; she had already booked a room.
Ruan Mingchu told Hao Youyou to go back first, as he needed to use the restroom.
Hao Youyou, who had intended to go to the restroom with him, hadn't even had a chance to speak when Ruan Mingchu disappeared into the crowd.
Is it really that urgent? Actually, there's a restroom in the private room...
Ruan Mingchu wasn't there to go to the toilet; he wanted to see the mermaid up close, otherwise he wouldn't feel at ease.
From Hao Youyou's ramblings, Ruan Mingchu learned that the auction house would send someone to escort the mermaid to the location designated by the wealthy businessman tomorrow morning. Tonight, the mermaid would remain at the auction house under their care.