Fu Shiyi remained in that position and silently took several deep breaths.
Only after a moment did he lift Yunyang down from the railing, then carry her downstairs.
“I was being too selfish. Mistress should eat first.”
Cang Zhuonian had kept her occupied for far too long, and Mistress had never had the chance to eat. He shouldn’t have let his own desires delay her meal.
Yunyang knew at once that Fu Shiyi had misunderstood her.
But she didn’t explain. After the meal, Little Sparrow would understand what she meant anyway.
Seeing Fu Shiyi obediently carry Yunyang down, the other beastmen finally relaxed.
Lunch was lavish. As Yunyang ate the fresh, steaming dishes, she suddenly felt as though the last time she’d eaten a proper meal like this had been in a previous life.
The preservation function of the spatial button was incredibly powerful. Even in the extraterritorial star systems, she had eaten hot meals every day. But the feeling was still different.
Yunyang couldn’t quite put her finger on what that feeling was.
In any case, she was thoroughly satisfied with the meal.
Once her stomach was full and she’d had enough to drink, her thoughts naturally began drifting in an improper direction.
Yunyang had no choice but to open her lightbrain and distract herself first, lest she engage in strenuous activity immediately after eating.
She logged onto the Star Network and skillfully found the Federation’s official account.
The beastmen brought back from the extraterritorial star systems would be sent to various planets for resettlement, so Si Zhao had already explained the situation in the extraterritorial star systems on the official account the night before.
Moreover, once the spatial passage had been successfully established, the situation on H2978 had been broadcast live to the public from beginning to end.
Snowstar was the closest planet to the spatial passage opened by Si Zhao and Pei Wenye, so the two tribes on Snowstar were the first to be brought back to the Federation.
When Yunyang entered the livestream, she happened to see the beastmen of the Snow Owl Tribe stepping out of a Federation starship.
Among the Snow Owl beastmen, she spotted their Saintess, Willow Ash.
Like the other members of her tribe, she was dazed upon arriving at the desolate planet, seemingly unsure of what to say or do.
Then the Snow Owl beastmen whom Si Zhao had specifically arranged to receive them walked toward them.
Looking at those pairs of eyes—both unfamiliar and familiar—Willow’s eyes grew damp.
They had failed to find their way home, but the people at home had found them.
This star region was where their roots lay.
Ancestors, can you see this?
Besides the Snow Owl Tribe, the Frost Wolf Tribe also lived on Snowstar. Si Zhao had likewise arranged for beastmen of the Federation’s Frost Wolf race to receive them.
The moment the first male Frost Wolf stepped out of the starship, Yunyang immediately waved to Xuan Yu.
“Xuan Yu, come look at your people.”
Xuan Yu didn’t have much interest in his tribe, but when Yunyang called him, he squeezed over to her at once and wrapped his arms around her without the slightest hesitation, watching the livestream with her.
Qin Mo, who had originally been sitting beside Yunyang, secretly ground his teeth. That wolf cub was doing it on purpose!
Qin Mo glared at Xuan Yu, then immediately transformed into a miniature Little Tiger and leaped into Yunyang’s arms.
The Little Panda, who had been comfortably curled up there, blinked in silence.
He swished his tail. Seeing that Yunyang didn’t react at all, he could only reluctantly make room for the Little Tiger.
Yunyang continued watching the livestream.
The Frost Wolf Tribe also had a Saintess—a female with A-rank mental power.
Aside from the two Saintesses, the two tribes had seven or eight other females between them, the weakest of whom still possessed C-rank mental power.
There was only one S-rank female, Willow, but to the Federation, that alone was a tremendous cause for celebration.
Yunyang had already seen the excited comments flooding the livestream chat.
All she could say was that the Federation’s beastmen were celebrating far too soon.
After all, Xie Wenna of the Black Flood Dragon Tribe was also an S-rank female.
And judging by the standards of the Saintesses from the three tribes she had encountered so far, the Saintesses of the other tribes she had yet to meet were probably A-rank or even S-rank females as well.
She simply didn’t know whether there were any SS-rank Saintesses.
Yunyang was curious, but she also knew that the Federation wouldn’t be able to bring back all the beastmen from the extraterritorial star systems anytime soon. She decisively closed the livestream.
She rubbed the Little Tiger and Little Panda in her arms, then looked toward Fu Shiyi, who was standing nearby.
“A-Shi, pick me up.”
She admitted that, before lunch, Fu Shiyi had successfully tempted her.
At Yunyang’s words, Qin Mo and Rong Jin silently jumped onto the sofa, transformed back into human form, and gazed at her eagerly alongside the other beastmen.
Xuan Yu, who was still holding Yunyang, also tightened his arms around her.
Was Mistress not going to choose him?
Before Yunyang could notice the other beastmen’s reactions, Fu Shiyi had already acted swiftly and lifted her into his arms.
His movements were both quick and gentle. Xuan Yu didn’t even have time to stop him and could only tilt his head up, looking at Yunyang with a hint of grievance.
Yunyang had already adjusted her position on her own, settling comfortably into Fu Shiyi’s arms.
“I want to go back to the room.”
“All right.”
Fu Shiyi obediently nodded. Under the envious gazes of his seven rivals, he carried her toward the second floor.
The moment the door closed, Fu Shiyi removed his glasses and set them aside.
Supporting Yunyang, he gently pressed her against the door.
The lace at the front of her nightdress was lifted once more.
He rubbed against her lightly through the fabric.
Yunyang gently bit her lower lip and shifted restlessly.
Only then did Fu Shiyi release her, turn around with her in his arms, and walk toward the bathroom.
Warm water suddenly poured down over them. Yunyang shivered and instinctively curled closer into Fu Shiyi’s embrace.
Only afterward did she frown and chide him softly, “My nightdress…”
The shower was running at full force. In only a short while, Yunyang’s nightdress was completely soaked and clinging to her body.
It wasn’t exactly uncomfortable, but it certainly wasn’t pleasant.
Of course, Fu Shiyi’s clothes were no better.
Holding Yunyang securely with one arm, he used the other to undo the tie at the back of her nightdress.
The neckline slipped down to her waist.
The hem was pushed up to the same place.
What Yunyang felt against her wasn’t only the heat of the water, but also the scorching warmth of Fu Shiyi’s lips.
At first, Fu Shiyi merely brushed soft kisses over her.
But soon, their lips met, and the kiss became passionate and lingering.
While the shower was running, the bathtub had filled as well.
Fu Shiyi gently lowered Yunyang into the tub, then climbed in after her.
Yunyang was forced into the corner of the bathtub.
Behind her was the cool ceramic wall. Afraid that it would make her uncomfortable, Fu Shiyi placed one hand behind her back.
In this position, if Fu Shiyi wanted to, he could easily take complete control of the situation…
But he didn’t.
Instead, he kissed Yunyang again, his movements gentle and reverent.
In her dazed state, Yunyang gradually realized that Little Sparrow was trying to please her.
Little Sparrow was already difficult enough to resist on ordinary days. Now that he was making every effort to please her, it wasn’t long before Yunyang’s entire body went limp.
For once, Fu Shiyi didn’t truly take things further in the bathroom.
Yet somehow, that only made it even more intoxicating.
After bathing, he carried Yunyang back to the bedroom.
The steam from the bathroom was shut behind the door. So too was the intense scent that belonged to Yunyang.
After placing her on the bed, Fu Shiyi still didn’t proceed straight to the main event.
Under Yunyang’s slightly unfocused gaze, he lowered his head.
“Mistress.”
“I want you to be happy.”
He murmured the words in a low voice, then kissed her…
Soft bites and gentle caresses…
