ABRIWMTHM Chapter 91

Later, Shi Xing revealed the traces of his morning chaos from under his clothes, confirming their feelings once again with Er Ya.

“The synchronization frequency is normal now, the internal fluctuations are also normal, and the energy vortex in the injured area is stable…”

“That’s right, it seems the disruptive period has ended.”

Er Ya let out a sigh of relief.

Adding the final two words, “Finally.”

There was an implicit struggle in her voice as if she was dealing with a tricky patient, the doctor’s gritted teeth helplessness.

Chi Yao was indifferent to this hidden complaint; as long as it wasn’t voiced out loud, he wouldn’t know.

Chi Yao then turned to Er Ya and mentioned another matter, “I mentioned earlier that I wanted you to teach Shi Xing how to use his own power. What are your thoughts on that?”

“The maturity period is about to pass halfway, and the Nest will soon arrange one-on-one therapists for the new batch of Blue Star humans.”

He added another comment.

Er Ya: “Is that a reminder for me to refuse quickly in case it delays finding a good teacher for Xing Xing?”

Chi Yao: “Just stating a fact; you said you would consider it and didn’t give me an answer.”

Both of their tones were overly formal, creating an undercurrent of contention.

Er Ya turned her head to observe Shi Xing for a moment and suddenly said, “I’m not particularly easy to get along with; have you asked your family if they are willing?”

Not waiting for Chi Yao to speak, Shi Xing took the initiative to respond, “Of course they are willing; Sister Er Ya, you’re amazing.”

His eyes sparkled, making everything he said appear sincere. “I also want to become an amazing therapist.”

Er Ya laughed.

“Then it’s settled.”

“However, during this time, some of my patients might come by, including those from the Alliance; is that okay?”

Chi Yao: “That’s not a big deal; I’ll have Xu Jin coordinate with you.”

After a pause, he thought of something else and said, “But if the treatment is taking place within the palace, I need to send a person with high mental power to accompany you; how about Fei Chu?”

Er Ya accepted this.

On this day, Er Ya would officially take on the role of Shi Xing’s teacher and instruct him on using his abilities.

For safety’s sake, when they parted, Er Ya transmitted enough healing mental power to Chi Yao’s mental sea and reminded him, “Although it looks like it’s over now, your disruptive period this time is a bit different. Of course, I can also understand the recent external situation… So, the key thing is to observe for another two or three days.”

Chi Yao nodded.

Shi Xing promised from the side, “I will keep an eye on it as well.”

That morning, after discussing this matter with Er Ya, Chi Yao received a report on the one-on-one teaching plan from the Nest in the afternoon.

At that time, Shi Xing was sitting next to Chi Yao, handling some simple domestic affairs. All the tasks were selected by Wei Wan, aligning with what Professor Tang Mi had taught Shi Xing for practice. After processing, Tang Mi would review them; those without issues would continue through the process, while anything suspicious would be sent first to Wei Wan, who would also find them unsuitable before passing them to Chi Yao’s desk.

It was nothing but Chi Yao’s time being consumed due to the recent opening of medical resources, coupled with dealing with the Alliance diplomats.

This process was all initiated by Shi Xing, aimed at easing Chi Yao’s burden.

Since Shi Xing began participating in official duties, Xu Jin had selected and placed a desk and office chair for him in the study, based on Shi Xing’s height. Both were from the same manufacturer as Chi Yao’s, made from identical comfortable materials.

Even though Shi Xing spent little time in the study due to other classes, the arrangement of this office equipment was very considerate and thorough.

When Chi Yao walked to Shi Xing’s side, he was engrossed in reviewing a report from the Elders Council regarding the royal family’s expenditure budget for the coming year. A virtual calculator was placed beside Shi Xing’s hand, making him scratch his head in confusion and not realizing Chi Yao’s approach.

After waiting a few seconds, Chi Yao spoke up with a number, and Shi Xing finally noticed his presence.

Shi Xing slumped over the desk, exasperated, “It’s so hard! Why does the royal family have to balance the accounts too?”

“You can let the program help you calculate. There’s that kind of thing.”

“No, each expenditure has to be scrutinized. If any item is unreasonable, the program won’t catch it either.”

Chi Yao laughed, “Then there’s nothing that can be done.”

Changing the topic to the matter at hand, he said, “I just spoke with Er Ya this morning about how the Nest should find therapists for you all. The afternoon plan from the Nest just arrived. I need to connect with the manager soon to inquire about some daily operations; do you want to come along?”

Shi Xing took a breath and said, “I’m familiar with the Nest; let’s go together.”

During the call with the manager, they learned that everything in the Nest was going well. The testing results of the blue fruit being cultivated were also good, and the maintenance and upkeep of the Mother Tree were well-documented. The video of the Mother Tree after being cleaned showed the tree’s branches joyously swaying, indicating the diligent efforts of the staff in maintenance.

Only then did they discuss the matter of one-on-one classes between the mature Blue Star humans and therapists.

The list had already been drafted.

Shi Xing glanced at his name, corresponding with another written as “Wen Xi,” feeling a sense of inexplicable emotion within.

Of course, regardless of whether Er Ya became his teacher, he would never accept Wen Xi.

He no longer wanted any ties with the Lu family.

On the other end of the call, the manager noticed Shi Xing’s presence and realized he was beginning to take part in politics. Originally, the prior conditions that didn’t need reporting frightened the manager into providing a detailed explanation in case Shi Xing was unaware.

“Currently, most Blue Star humans are nearing the halfway mark of their maturity period. The expansion of their mental seas will slowly begin to slow down, and the primary growth in their second year will be the filling of mental threads. During this period, to guide them to better use their abilities, the Nest will assign appropriately ranked therapists to help instruct them.”

“Considering that therapists are typically quite busy, the teaching will be conducted on specialized software. In the virtual world, specific instruments will allow both therapists and Blue Star humans to sense the fluctuations of energy, achieving better and more tailored teaching for Blue Star humans in their maturity period.”

However, Shi Xing noticed something else—the names on the list were incorrect, the number of names was wrong.

“Where is Yu Huai?”

Yu Man, Yu Cai, and Yu Huai were three Blue fruits from the same branch; Shi Xing could likely tell if someone was missing even if he didn’t notice the others’ absence.

The manager hesitated.

Shi Xing then became aware of something, and it was ultimately Chi Yao who answered him, “If it’s not on the list, it means there was an accident.”

Only then did the manager explain, “He fell ill and passed away three months ago.”

Shi Xing was stunned; unable to accept this, his long-standing teachings in the Nest made it clear that this was very normal.

A batch of more than ten Blue Star humans, it was already quite a lot for half to remain with therapists after the maturity period.

There was a moment of silence in the atmosphere.

Just as the manager contemplated switching topics, Shi Xing asked again, “How many names have gone gray?”

Gray means it no longer exists.

The manager glanced at Chi Yao, and upon seeing that His Majesty had not spoken, he still answered, “So far, three.”

But the most dangerous period is often the second year of maturity and the time just before completing the maturity period.

Shi Xing indicated he understood. The atmosphere thereafter felt somewhat repressed. After verifying the list, Shi Xing made a few suggestions. He had recently interacted with several S-rank therapists and adjusted the teacher-student relationships according to their personalities, getting the manager’s approval.

After the communication ended, Shi Xing returned to his desk and continued reviewing reports.

Chi Yao wanted to say something but ultimately swallowed his words.

That evening, after they had both washed up, Chi Yao asked Shi Xing in bed, “Are you very sad?”

Shi Xing was taken aback.

Chi Yao continued directly, “About the deaths of your companions.”

Shi Xing furrowed his brows for a moment, his feelings complicated as he countered with a question, “Were there so many Blue Star humans who passed away during the maturity period on Blue Star before?”

Chi Yao laughed, “You asked the right person; scholars in the Empire have indeed studied this.”

In the end, the research regarding the Nest and Blue Star humans would be compiled into Chi Yao’s hands.

Shi Xing looked at Chi Yao with anticipation, and Chi Yao leaned closer, resting his head on Shi Xing’s shoulder, softly saying something.

Shi Xing: “……”

Shi Xing: “…………”

Shi Xing felt himself heating up, while Chi Yao didn’t mind giving him time to think. Instead, he started to playfully pinch his fair earlobes, as if they were some sort of stress relief toy.

Shi Xing reminded, “Your Highness, the disruptive period might not necessarily be over for you yet.”

Chi Yao: “It’s not an excessive request, can’t I at least listen to some sounds if I can’t have it?”

The warm breath spewed against his neck, and feeling that temperature, Shi Xing truly became heated.

After biting his lip for a moment, Shi Xing couldn’t dare to meet Chi Yao’s gaze, and spoke awkwardly, “… I’ll try my best.”

“Then can I say some nice things? For instance, ‘old…’”

“Your Highness!”

The rabbit getting anxious bites at people. Looking at Shi Xing’s slightly flushed ears, inhaling the scent of the shower gel on Shi Xing, Chi Yao closed his eyes and smiled, stopping the teasing and returning to the main topic, “The conclusion is that it doesn’t happen; I haven’t heard the Blue Star humans mention it.”

“Most say their younger brothers and sisters are still in the period of ability growth and can’t leave Blue Star, you see.”

“Blue Star humans who were mentioned before will accompany their families out in the following years; there aren’t many cases of disappearance. Additionally, it may be due to family units dividing by branches; the fruits on the same branch are closer, which is also why the Nest keeps the first characters of the names of the fruits born from the same branch consistent.”

Chi Yao opened his eyes again, “However, there are still some things that can’t be explained.”

“Previously, Blue Star humans had older brothers, sisters, younger brothers, and younger sisters, indicating that the Blue fruits don’t all mature at the same time, but inside the Nest…”

Shi Xing understood and continued, “They all mature together.”

Chi Yao wrapped an arm around Shi Xing, nodding, “Yes, but the reason is still unclear.”

“There are two theories: one is that the Mother Tree species are different; the other is that the energy supplied to the Mother Tree is insufficient. But the Mother Tree is built on a mineral vein and isn’t ill. If it still seeks beast cores and higher-grade crystals, persuading domestic officials might be difficult.”

Shi Xing understood, “The Empire’s support for the Mother Tree and Blue Star humans already incurs significant expenses.”

Chi Yao smiled helplessly.

After chatting for a while, feeling Chi Yao’s hand reaching down again, Shi Xing didn’t refuse but mumbled, “Your Highness, please don’t bite here anymore; it’ll cause problems when walking.”

Feeling the tug and recalling the cause, it’s quite embarrassing.

Chi Yao shamelessly responded, “Then let me bite you back.”

Shi Xing: “……”

As his pajama waist slipped below his knees and his nightclothes flew under the pillow, Shi Xing was kissed into a daze.

When Chi Yao’s long fingers pinched him, the corners of Shi Xing’s eyes turned crimson.

Instinctively wanting to bite his lip, a finger pried open his teeth, shamelessly reminding him, “You promised not to hold back your sounds.”

There was mist pooling in Shi Xing’s eyes.

After that, he attempted to mimic and try kissing Chi Yao, but was rejected.

However, with his lips pried open by two fingers, Chi Yao used this as an example to teach Shi Xing how to suck.

Unable to contain the drool, mixed with sobs of resistance, it dripped messily from the corners of Shi Xing’s lips.

The next day, Shi Xing had a cut at the corner of his mouth.

In the afternoon, whatever Chi Yao offered him at mealtime was angrily tossed back into the bowl.

Unfortunately, there were no tiger shell prawns on the dining table that day.

After the meal, Chi Yao muttered a few words about the chef’s lack of sense, leaving Xu Jin confused and clueless about the deeper meaning.

But he still managed to coax Shi Xing back. Chi Yao went to the kitchen and picked out the two freshest blue fruits from a box, peeled them for Shi Xing, and even pierced them with toothpicks, almost feeding them into Shi Xing’s mouth.

Of course, Shi Xing didn’t want to be fed again; he had developed a phobia from the previous day.

Two days later, Er Ya called Shi Xing and Chi Yao into the energy shielding room, announcing, “The disruptive period should genuinely be over; we can proceed with the next step of treatment.”

Shi Xing: “?”

Looking at Shi Xing, Er Ya continued, “According to Fei Chu, you can absorb the frenzied mental power of the star beasts?”

Shi Xing nodded.

Er Ya smiled, “I did an analysis before. The residual energy in Your Highness’s mental sea should also be the frenzied mental power of the star beasts. However, it cannot be expelled or dissolved, leading to cracks.”

“What’s different is that the star beast leaving those cracks is of a high level; I wonder if it was already close to a king-level star beast at that time?”

Er Ya looked towards Chi Yao.

Receiving affirmation, “Yes, its ability is already close to that of a king beast.”

Er Ya’s words stirred waves, “Now your level has also risen, and you can help clear the mental sea utilizing the contract, so let’s try to repair the cracks.”

Shi Xing’s eyes widened.

In disbelief, yet with a hint of excitement.

Er Ya smiled, “However, this is the ultimate goal. Initially, to ensure you aren’t injured by mental power rebound, we need to first clear the dark injuries at the mid-level of his mental sea.”

“I can still exert power at the outer mid-level, but when it comes to the mid and inner levels, I can only guide you for the treatment.”

“My mental power level isn’t enough, and the healing mental power won’t be absorbed.”

Shi Xing nodded.

Feeling somewhat anxious, he asked, “Can I really repair the cracks?”

Er Ya replied, “I don’t know, but let’s give it a try; what if it works, right?”

After all, Shi Xing was the first Blue Star human Er Ya knew of who could absorb frenzied mental power.

Shi Xing’s eyes sparkled, and he nodded heavily.