Qiao Ci glanced at Qiao Xi and continued, "Just like you, you can never compare to me, whether before or after your rebirth."
Seeing Qiao Ci's arrogance, Qiao Xi was furious. However, she couldn't defeat Qiao Ci. Even Long Mieshi, who had been hit by her, inexplicably burst into flames.
Just then, hurried footsteps echoed, and the door was kicked open. Mo Ye appeared in Qiao Xi's vision with a team of people.
"A'ci!" Mo Ye looked at Qiao Ci first. Seeing that she seemed fine, he grabbed her arm and pulled her behind him.
His cold eyes sharply fixed on Long Mieshi, who had stopped burning and reverted to its original form. He aimed his laser gun at it and fired.
Long Mieshi writhed in pain, and being hit in the head by the laser gun, the entire creature wished it were dead.
"Qiao Ci, Mo Ye! You'd better wait for me!" Long Mieshi could not retaliate, so it left a harsh threat and then leaped away with Qiao Xi, disappearing from everyone's sight.
In the room, with no dangerous people or creatures present, Mo Ye finally relaxed. He turned and looked down at Qiao Ci, asking with concern, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
"Yes," Qiao Ci said with a somewhat serious expression.
"Where?" Mo Ye looked at Qiao Ci nervously, his eyes brimming with worry.
He couldn't help but blame himself. If only he had guessed Long Mieshi's identity earlier, he could have taken measures sooner, and Qiao Ci wouldn't have been hurt.
"I saw something dirty just now. It hurt my eyes," Qiao Ci said, teasing Mo Ye, though there was a sliver of truth to it.
"You," Mo Ye poked Qiao Ci's forehead helplessly. "Are there any other discomforts?"
!!!
Qiao Ci felt a moment of existential doubt!
Not only did her 'cub' rummage through her, but he also poked her?
So, Qiao Ci tiptoed, also extending her slender fingers to poke Mo Ye's forehead three times. With a tense and serious little face, she said, "Don't poke my head!"
Mo Ye: ...
Those who followed Mo Ye: ...
Mo Ye was a public figure and often livestreamed. Especially since this incident involved the Zerg, the entire event was being broadcast live.
The people watching the screen were instantly in an uproar!
"Holy shit, am I blind? Someone actually dares to poke our General Mo Ye's forehead??"
"You're behind the times, upstairs. My cousin from the Starry Sky Academy said that General Mo Ye already has a girlfriend. And that Qiao Ci is her! So, is there any problem with a girlfriend poking her boyfriend's forehead? No problem at all."
"Indeed, no problem! The problem is that person is Mo Ye!!! Not interested in women, cold and ruthless, serious and upright!!!"
"Am I the only one curious about where Qiao Xi went? Did that giant bug really take her to the wormhole? Can a human adapt to a wormhole?"
"The Great Buddha of Leshan upstairs, I advise you to mind your own business! Qiao Xi betrayed our Blue Star, she's a traitor. Who cares if she can adapt or not!"
"Heh heh, I really didn't expect Qiao Xi to be so unconventional, not even letting a bug go, hehehe~
The comments were getting more and more off-topic.
...
Upon hearing the news, Father Qiao and Mother Qiao rushed back immediately.
And they immediately declared their personal stance, completely severing their father-daughter and mother-daughter relationship with Qiao Xi!
Qiao Xi had always been their pride. Reaching this point, the two were heartbroken!
However, regarding her betrayal of Blue Star and collusion with the Zerg, there was absolutely zero tolerance!
At this moment, they wished they had never had a daughter like Qiao Xi, who had sided with the Zerg and even tried to kill her own sister!
Overnight, their temples had gained some white hairs. They regretted not educating Qiao Xi properly and felt they would never be able to hold their heads up in front of others again.
*
Upon returning to the Zerg with Qiao Xi, Long Mieshi was still smoking. His usual attendants, several small female insects of various colors, mistook him for an enemy and began to peck and beat the big black bug.
Even Qiao Xi, who was being held by the enlarged Long Mieshi, was not spared. She was thrown around violently, ending up with a bruised and swollen face.
"Insolent! Qingqing, Baibai, Honghong, Lǜlǜ, I am your Emperor!!!" Long Mieshi was on the verge of collapse. He was beaten by enemies in the human world and then beaten by his own female insects on his own turf!
The few small female insects were familiar with Long Mieshi's voice and stopped.
Upon realizing that aside from being scorched black, he looked exactly the same, they immediately chirped and surrounded Long Mieshi, seeming to show concern.
The clingy affection made Qiao Xi feel sick!
Qiao Xi: ... Why does this feel different from what she imagined? What are these 'whimpering monsters' that don't look like proper insects?
"Long Mieshi, who are they?" Since they didn't speak human language, Qiao Xi couldn't understand. She vented her anger at Long Mieshi.
At this moment, a green insect spoke in a human voice, softly and charmingly, "Your Insect Majesty, is this human food you've caught for us sisters?"
Another red insect squirmed and said coquettishly, "Master must know that I haven't eaten fresh humans for a long time, so you've brought one for me to satisfy my craving. Master, you are so good to Little Red. I love you, muah~"
The "muah" at the end was drawn out, sounding very improper!!!
Qiao Xi's entire being radiated anger: "Long Mieshi, you tell me!!! Who are they?"
"Oh dear, Master, she's so fierce, Lǜlǜ is scared~" The green insect rubbed against Long Mieshi's scorched body.
Having returned to his territory, Long Mieshi no longer had to be on guard. He casually pointed at the seven colorful insects and introduced them to Qiao Xi, "Little Xi, these are all your sisters. Their names are as you can see by their colors."
He then introduced them to the female insects, "Qiao Xi is not food. From now on, she will have the same rights as you all. All of you can be favored and pampered by me."
Qiao Xi felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over her head.
What was this?
Long Mieshi already had companions? And so many? Was this a joke?
"I asked you before if you had any women, why did you say no?" Qiao Xi, feeling deceived, could not accept the reality before her.
Long Mieshi had just escaped death and was much more detached about love. He was still in pain and didn't have time to comfort Qiao Xi. He said matter-of-factly, "They are indeed not women, they are insects, female insects!"
Qiao Xi said coldly, "Send me back! I will not share a man with other women, and insects are no exception!!!"
Long Mieshi felt he had Qiao Xi under control now. "Are you sure you want to go back? You've already betrayed humanity, and if you go back, you'll meet a terrible end. Besides, why are you jealous of them? They are just objects for me to vent on. I love you the most. Be good, don't make a fuss. I'm injured and feeling quite unwell."