Before this, Lu Mo’s live stream room had appeared three times in total.
Perhaps he wasn’t the most popular male zerg: he couldn’t warm the hearts of every injured female zerg like Song Jianshu, nor was he a long-established celebrity like Jin Qi.
But he was undoubtedly the most controversial and talked-about male zerg.
The zergs who liked him found him domineering, capricious, and unreasonable. But despite his terrible temper, every time they saw him, they would twist into a laughing maggot under the covers.
On the other hand, the reasons for hating him were abundant: this male zerg embodied all the flaws of male zergs from head to toe. Even though Lu Mo was an A-rank, he disgusted them!
Ironically, whether they were his fans or his detractors, their fighting power far surpassed the fans and detractors of other male zergs. Whenever the words “Lu Mo” appeared on StarNet, within ten minutes, it would turn into a bloody battlefield.
Once, a fan of Lu Mo, a lone zerg, engaged in a war of words with numerous opponents and held his ground. In a single day, he expertly argued against every single one of Lu Mo’s detractors, presenting his arguments with reason and evidence.
From sarcastic remarks to insults about family members, from polite discourse to furious incompetence, and finally to silent speechlessness, the detractors were all silenced.
Just from this small example, it was evident that wherever the name Lu Mo appeared, there would be chaos and bloodshed.
The zergs lurking in the live stream room rushed in the moment the room opened.
At the instant they saw the live stream room, whether they were fans or detractors, all the viewers were stunned.
Huh? Who is this?
Ah? Isn’t this totally different from what we expected?
【Ahahaha, I used to say that Lu Mo was ugly, and you mindless fans said things like ‘which high-ranking male zerg isn’t ugly’ and ‘you Song Jianshu fans only care about looks,’ so what about now?】
【I thought he was realistically ugly, but he’s already been using a beauty filter!】
【Blinding! I can’t believe he’s an A-rank male zerg, was it all made up before?】
…
Among all the mocking barrage against Lu Mo, a few persistent bullet comments were scattered.
【Even so, I will always love him!】
It could be said that it was a heartfelt sentiment.
Of course, most of the zerg creatures were still focused on the development of the situation. Beyond the fan-detractor battle, this was an extremely serious event: a female zerg had kidnapped a male zerg, and the male zerg’s life was in danger at any moment.
And this was happening in the Imperial Capital? Who would take responsibility for this?
—
Iqi breathed heavily and rapidly, his chest heaving with nervousness and pressure.
Outside the window was a net of heaven and earth. The only exit in the room was blocked by two zergs. Iqi understood clearly that he had nowhere to escape.
But he couldn’t just surrender.
Giving up was too easy, even decades ago, when his female father died at the hands of his male father, he had wanted to give up on this wretched zerg life—a life destined to see no hope.
But whether it was then or now, there were things he couldn’t give up on.
His younger brother, a weak-minded zerg with a simple mind, but he had the bloodline of the mysterious clan…
In such a tense moment, Iqi inappropriately remembered a past event.
After the death of his female father, Iqi was driven out of his home by his male father. It was on a stormy night, about a month later.
Iqi struggled to support his body as he returned to his shabby home. It could hardly be called a home; it was merely a small tent made of wood and rainproof cloth. It couldn’t cool in the summer or keep warm in the winter, but at least it could protect against rain.
He lay down in the cramped tent, not caring whether his wet clothes would soak his only remaining mattress.
The fresh smell of blood filled the air, emanating from a small wound on his leg.
For a female zerg, it was just a minor injury that would heal by the next day, but what concerned Iqi more was something else.
In the forest, the smell of blood attracted hungry beasts. In the sea, it lured in frenzied sharks. And here, it would attract greedy bandits…
Amidst the pouring rain, Iqi heard an extremely faint “puchi” sound, the distinct sound of boots filled with water.
A dagger gently parted his tent, its blade not sharp, covered in rust.
There was an zerg peering at him from the outside.
Iqi closed his eyes, pretending to rest, but his hand tightly grasped a weapon.
Today, he had hunted a rare and valuable beast in the wilderness and sold it for a good price. In the slums, that amount of money was quite eye-catching, so it was no surprise that he had drawn attention.
The scars on his leg were the result of his struggle against these greedy individuals.
However, he would never easily give up his spoils!
Seeing that Iqi remained still, the observing zerg finally made up his mind. He gently lifted the cloth, like a dangerous beast, and stealthily entered Iqi’s tent…
Getting closer… closer…
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Iqi estimated the distance in his mind. Once the intruder entered his striking range, his dagger would sever their neck in an instant!
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The little zerg clearly sensed the danger and timidly took a step back. “I…”
But in the next moment, the little zerg saw the female zerg sneer at him, raising the dagger in his hand high and forcefully stabbing it into the still-sleeping female zerg on the ground!
“Brother!!”
The little zerg lunged forward, tightly embracing the bandit’s leg and fiercely biting down!
This action was so swift that it didn’t seem like something a little zerg could do—especially an A-rank hatchling.
The bandit let out a miserable scream, as if he had been bitten not by a little zerg but by a venomous snake. He collapsed to the ground, convulsing all over.
The little zerg sat dumbfounded on the ground, not understanding what had happened, but the pitiful state of the female zerg terrified him.
Instinctively, he leaned into Iqi’s embrace, nudging towards him. “Brother… Brother…”
He sobbed, trembling all over.
A sigh came from above, and a strong arm embraced him. The little zerg raised his head and met a pair of amber eyes.
Those eyes had always been cold and disdainful when looking at him, but now a trace of complex emotion appeared.
Iqi looked at his brother and sighed. “Why did you come back? Didn’t I tell you to stay away?”
He disliked this little zerg, even though he was his brother in name only.
Since their female father had taken him in, their male father’s attitude towards them had worsened.
After their female father left, Iqi impatiently drove him away, not allowing him to appear in his sight.
The little zerg took deep breaths, trying hard to stop crying. He spoke with a muddled voice, “I’m sorry, I’ve been hiding nearby, I didn’t mean to disturb you… I’ll definitely leave.”
He was trembling with fear, wanting to curl up in Iqi’s embrace, but also fearing Iqi’s displeasure. He didn’t dare move.
Iqi reached out and grabbed the little zerg’s chin, speaking softly. “Open your mouth.”
The little zerg obediently opened his mouth, revealing a pair of sharp teeth with a bit of transparent mucus on them.
“Brother, what’s wrong with me?”
Iqi withdrew his hand, looking at the female zerg on the ground whose breath was gradually ceasing, his gaze filled with a subtle emotion.
“It’s nothing, your saliva is just dirty.”
For the first time, he reached out and willingly embraced his brother—the A-rank little zerg he despised so much.
From this moment on, Iqi understood the meaning of his own life.
In this fucked-up world, he had a fucked-up zerg life. He didn’t have great power, nor was he a precious female zerg. He remained in this world like a mangy dog, shamelessly and with great effort, acquiring resources just to survive one day after another.
No zerg needed him, and this world didn’t welcome him.
But…
But…
Iqi rested his chin on his brother’s head, and the little zerg reached out his hand, patting his back. “Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid, Brother won’t let anything happen to you.”
Iqi’s eyes softened.
At least there was still one little zerg who would seek refuge under his wings, seeking his protection.
—————-
Iqi turned his head to face Lu Mo. “Sir Bai Liu, how about we make a deal?”
Lu Mo readily agreed, “I’m all ears.”
Iqi smiled. “They will come to negotiate with me soon, and I… will jump off the building together with this male zerg.”
“What did you say?!”
The male zerg’s face turned pale, struggling forcefully, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t escape Iqi’s grip. Sweating profusely, he shouted, “How dare you say such a thing! I am a male zerg!”
“Shut up!” Iqi exerted force, and the blade left a cut on the male zerg’s neck. Immediately, the male zerg fell silent and dared not say a word.
Lu Mo looked at him thoughtfully. “And then?”
“Before that, I will tell you where this male zerg has hidden his savings all these years.” Iqi looked mockingly at the male zerg. “This male zerg is truly as dumb as a pig. It only took me a year to completely figure out his secrets. He actually thought I knew nothing. Ha!”
The male zerg’s eyes lost focus, murmuring to himself, “I am a male zerg, I am a male zerg…”
“Yes,” Iqi sighed, “Originally, if you had fulfilled the agreement, I wouldn’t have done anything.”
Many female zergs, even when pushed to the brink, even with the ability to easily kill male zergs, would rather die than put up any resistance.
Lu Mo confirmed firmly, “Deal.”
Iqi paused for a moment, chuckling. “I haven’t finished yet, and you already agreed?”
Lu Mo crossed his arms and lifted his chin. “No matter what you say, I can do it.”
No one would doubt his words. Standing under the bright daylight, there was not a trace of darkness on him.
It was a sight that Iqi had never seen before, as if it didn’t exist in this world.
Like an ancient dilapidated castle, entangled with vines and infested with poisonous zergs, emitting a smell of damp decay in every corner.
And one day, someone suddenly wielded an axe, forcefully cutting the vines, pushing open the rusty gate, and with warm sunlight, intruded into the castle.
“Good…” Iqi took a deep breath. “As long as you protect my brother, that enigmatic A-rank female, I will tell you the exact location.”
———-
The audience in the live broadcast room anxiously watched everything unfold.
A military ship cautiously approached the broken window, and the hatch opened. A female zerg in military uniform held a megaphone and spoke in a gentle voice.
“Don’t get excited, don’t act impulsively. As long as you let go of the male zerg, we can fulfill any conditions you have.”
The gray-haired female zerg coldly looked at the military female, speaking in a low voice. “Give me a military ship and ten million—a cash payment in non-consecutive old coins.”
“This…” The military female showed a troubled expression. “Please give us some time to prepare. Please release the male zerg first.”
Iqi sneered coldly.
Those who were deceived willingly walked into the trap. Just like how he had once naively fantasized that if he could earn one million for Luo Si, he could free his brother from his enslavement.
But now he had everything planned. He didn’t need a military ship or money. He only wanted to take Luo Si with him to hell.
“Fine,” Iqi said to the military female, “I’ll hand over ‘Lu Mo’ now.”
Under everyone’s gaze, Iqi slowly extended his body while holding the male zerg. The military female, drenched in sweat, commanded the military ship to approach the window, attempting to transfer the male zerg.
A female zerg daring to hold a male zerg hostage was unheard of and unseen. So much so that no one could have anticipated what Iqi would do next.
In the instant before the transfer, the military female caught a glimpse of a smile flickering across Iqi’s lips.
“He’s tricking you! He wants to take me down with him!”
Suddenly, Luo Si, who had been quiet all along, erupted. Perhaps it was the life-and-death situation that unleashed all his power. He broke free from Iqi’s grip around his throat and roared, “Save me!!”
However, it was too late. The military female watched in horror as Iqi, with Luo Si, jumped off the edge!
They fell like birds with broken wings, plummeting straight down.
The military female stared at them in despair.
Numerous military females leaped out of the cabin, trying to catch them. But the sudden turn of events caught them off guard. The female zergs that had rushed to the scene were mostly around A-rank, and their speed and skills were not enough to save the male zerg.
Just then, he heard a deep shout.
“Ling!”
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a white figure swiftly dashed past all the military females and, at the moment when the male zerg was about to fall to his death, precisely grabbed onto them!
With a soft and delicate cushioning, the silver-haired female zerg gently flapped his wings, carrying them back up into the air.
“A member of the Fourth Legion?”
The black sunglasses had been removed, revealing a pair of crimson eyes in the female zerg’s gaze, which landed on the shoulder insignia of the military female.
The military female’s mouth hung open, quickly standing at attention and saluting. “Yes, Legion Commander!”
“You’ve worked hard.”
While the words sounded kind, the military female clearly saw a sense of schadenfreude and mockery in those eyes, causing him to lament inwardly.
Why did it have to be the commander of the Third Legion here of all places?!
Oh no, considering the temperament of this legion commander, he would definitely run to their own legion commander and boast about how terrible their performance was today, resulting in them being mercilessly reprimanded by the enraged Fourth Legion commander!
Being assigned to the borderlands was not out of the question…
Oh, darn it! This was bad!
Ling spun in mid-air, shaking the two zergs in his grasp at Lu Mo. “Received.”
Iqi looked at the other party with a pale face, feeling uneasy.
Why were they being saved? Could it be that they had a change of heart? But if he didn’t die and was investigated thoroughly, he wouldn’t be able to hide his brother’s identity. What would happen then…
The black-haired male zerg stood by the window, nodding reservedly at Ling. “A commendable performance.”
Ling couldn’t help but suppress a laugh. “Thank you for your praise.”
The silver-haired red-eyed female zerg, and the black-haired male zerg— at this moment, their identities were about to be revealed.
The barrage in the live broadcast room filled with comments.
“Oh oh oh! Incredible!”
“Oh my god! I suddenly find him so handsome now. I’m sorry for ever thinking he was ugly!”
“Lu Mo! Lu Mo!”
The black-haired male zerg extended his hand, slowly taking off his sunglasses, revealing a pair of cold emerald eyes.
Facing the morning sun, the wind tousled his bangs, exposing his smooth forehead.
Iqi and Luo Si both widened their eyes, especially Luo Si, his face was as if he had seen a ghost. “You, you, you are—”
However, Lu Mo ignored him and simply said to Iqi, “You want me to protect your brother?”
Iqi nodded slowly.
But Lu Mo refused him.
“Sorry, I’m not some benevolent male zerg. I’ve never protected anything. I excel in other areas…”
He reached out his hand to Iqi. “If you want me to destroy something, I’m more than willing to make that trade.”
Iqi stared blankly at Lu Mo, as if not understanding what he was saying.
“If you don’t understand, I can explain it to you,” a cheerful voice rang out. Iqi turned his head and saw Ling wink at him with his left eye. “For example, getting rid of things that bother you…”
Iqi: “…”
His pupils contracted, and he quickly turned to Lu Mo. “I’m changing the terms of the deal!”
Lu Mo tilted his head. “Please go ahead.”
Iqi took a deep breath, his gaze intense. “As long as you eliminate all threats to us, I’m willing to offer you everything—no, not just wealth. My life, my soul, my will, I’ll devote them all to you.”
“Deal.”
Lu Mo slightly bent down, bowing to Iqi. Then, with a flick of his wrist, a voucher appeared out of thin air in his hand.
He tossed the voucher towards the military female, who hurriedly caught it, looking at Lu Mo in confusion. “What is this?”
“I’m reporting this male zerg,” Lu Mo pointed at Luo Si. “First, he forged identities in my name, deceiving others and damaging my reputation.”
“Second, he set up an illegal gambling operation, which is the voucher I bet on.”
The military female broke out in a cold sweat. Such a big oversight in the Imperial City, and no one had noticed… If Lu Mo, as the primary victim, pursued this matter, it would be truly disastrous.
he looked sincerely at Lu Mo. “It’s our negligence. We will compensate you for all your losses.”
That’s what Lu Mo wanted to hear.
“Good,” Lu Mo smiled. “In that case, all the assets under the name of this male zerg will be considered compensation to me, won’t they?”
Luo Si let out a cry and finally fainted.
The military female: “Huh?”
Was it really that simple?
Lu Mo: “…”
He straightened his back firmly, not allowing his guilt to overflow.
That’s right, he’s this arrogant! He’s this unreasonable!
Quick, hand over the 10 points of scum value to me!
“Thank you!”
The military female bowed, deeply moved, her head nearly touching her knees. “Your generosity and kindness are unheard of and unseen! I wish you and the Legion Commander an early birth of healthy male offspring!”
Lu Mo: “…”
He turned his head numbly, his voice weak. “Let’s go, my beloved female monarch. Today has been quite rewarding…”
Whimper.
Whimper, whimper, whimper.
The scum man wept.
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Not getting scum value after all of that performance? So saaad… lol
I love Lu Mo! He reminds of a tiny little kitten who thinks of himself as a crazy lion! Rawwr! Bwe scawed owf mweee!
Yessss! he’s like a little black kitten in a world of big cats!
That was great! You are getting more and more handsome LM~ I join in the wishes (￢‿￢ )
Thank You for the new chapter (o´〰`o)♡✲ﾟ*｡
YESSSSSS retribution!!! 😆
Thank you for the translation ❤️😍❤️
Lu Mo is sooo cute awww
Lu Mo in search of scum points, so cute! Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️
thanks for the chapter !
btw are the extras going to be translated as well?
Lu Mo’s alias of Bai Liu reminds me of a mc from another BL novel called ‘I became a God in a Horror Game.’ I greatly recommend this novel if you’re looking for a mildly insane but charismatic mc!
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