Zerg Predator

Chapter 134: Death of the Prince

The sunset glowed like fire, dyeing the sky red. Lin Bai stepped into the house and went straight to the bar without even closing the door.

There are all kinds of wine bottles on the bar, neat and gorgeous, like works of art. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the wine bottles, reflecting charming brilliance. Lin Bai is skilled in selecting a few bottles from the many bottles and begins to concentrate on mixing the wine.

Fa Xiang stood at the door, looking at Lin Bai's back, and felt an unusual heaviness - he knew that whenever Lin Bai's mood fluctuated, he would seek peace of mind by mixing cocktails.

He walked slowly closer and asked softly, "Master Xiong, what's wrong? You don't look very well. Is there anything you can tell me?"

Lin Bai paused for a moment while pouring the wine, then took a deep breath, his voice a little hoarse: "Today, I went to see Xiaoyu..."

Fa Xiang immediately moved closer, staring at Lin Bai's profile, waiting for him to continue speaking.

Lin Bai prepared a glass of wine and placed it on the bar. His hands began to tremble slightly after leaving the glass: "You know every time I visit him, I always wipe his face with warm water. But today, when I touched his face, I felt it was cold and stiff. Xiaoyu...he's gone."

Faxiang's lips trembled slightly, and the distinct layers of wine in the glass reflected his terrified face.

Lin Bai looked into the distance, his tone full of helplessness and heaviness: "I was worried that the Insect King and Insect Queen would misunderstand me, so I cleaned up all traces and left quietly. But I didn't expect that after I left, Fa Qiao also went there, and was caught by the guards. They said he killed Xiao Yu."

Fa Xiang's voice was trembling, and she was almost crying: "That's not you, right? Lin Bai, it must not be you, right?"

Lin Bai turned his head and looked at Fa Xiang, his eyes full of pain and helplessness: "How could it be me? Xiaoyu is the child I raised, how could I hurt him? But I can't prove Fa Qiao's innocence now... If I go to testify, I may immediately become the biggest suspect."

In a panic, Fa Xiang didn't care about her pregnant body, and took the wine glass and drank it all. The cold liquid slid down her throat, but it couldn't dispel the coldness in her heart.

He shouldn't doubt Lin Bai, even though Lin Bai became the biggest beneficiary after Xiaoyu's death.

Fa Xiang walked around the bar, hugged Lin Bai tightly, and comforted him softly: "Master Xiong, don't be sad. Although Fa Qiao was wronged... But for him, life is always a sea of ​​suffering that he can never get. He lives in pain day after day. The death penalty may be a relief for him. You don't have to feel guilty for him. This is just a coincidence. It's not your fault."

Lin Bai shook his head and closed his eyes in pain: "This is not fair... I should have stood up and spoken for him... If he died because of this, I would never be able to forgive myself. I would always live in guilt towards him, and this... would not be fair to you either..."

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After receiving the urgent summons from the Insect King, Fa Xiang and Lin Bai hurried into the magnificent palace. On the top floor, the Insect King and the Insect Queen were waiting solemnly.

The sunlight shines through the dome windows, casting a golden glow, but in this magnificent palace, the atmosphere is unusually heavy.

"You should have heard that Fa Qiao was caught on the spot by the guards on suspicion of murdering the prince." The Insect King's voice was heavy, revealing a rare sense of fatigue.

"Caught on the spot? Did the guards see him do it?" Lin Bai asked in astonishment, with disbelief in his voice.

Fa Xiang stood by and quietly pulled Lin Bai's clothes, signaling him to calm down.

"The evidence is irrefutable. His royal status has been stripped." The Queen of Insects glanced at Lin Bai coldly, her voice as cold as ice: "According to the law, murdering the heir to the throne should be punished by death."

"But Faqiao is..." Lin Bai wanted to defend Faqiao anxiously, but Faxiang grabbed his clothes again.

He took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, and then slowly spoke: "Faqiao is an outstanding talent in the Imperial Research Institute. He undertakes many important tasks. His talent is vital to the empire."

"Indeed." The Insect King nodded, a hint of regret in his voice, "But the law is ruthless. I have pardoned him from the death penalty and demoted him to a criminal slave."

Lin Bai frowned, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes, "In this way, the empire's losses can indeed be minimized."

Although Fa Xiang was unwilling, he thought of what Lin Bai said, that if Fa Qiao died, he would miss him for the rest of his life, so he didn't say anything.

"However, if the criminal slave wants to continue to serve the empire, he must be recognized by the male master." The Insect King looked at Lin Bai and said in an unquestionable tone, "Lin Bai, I will give Fa Qiao to you. You buy him back home as your female slave."

As soon as these words came out, Fa Xiang was struck by lightning. He angrily retorted: "Why Lin Bai? You know that he vowed not to marry a female servant or slave in his life! You can let other male insects buy Fa Qiao, why force Lin Bai?"

The Insect King shook his head slightly, and his majestic voice left no room for doubt: "Fa Qiao is not only your brother, but also the treasure of the empire. Only by letting him marry Lin Bai, whom he loves, can he be at ease to serve the empire."

"No! I don't agree!" Fa Xiang lost control of his emotions. He couldn't imagine the scene of Fa Qiao entering his life. That would be his eternal nightmare. "Fa Qiao not only killed my brother, but also wanted to steal my lord?! If he dares to enter my house, I will kill him!"

Fa Xiang was a little hysterical - Fa Qiao was the real female of the Insect King, and the female insect that was truly matched with Lin Bai.

He could not feel at ease unless Faqiao died or married another male insect.

Ever since he learned about his life experience, Fa Qiao became his biggest nightmare.

He dreamed countless times that he had become a humble female slave, kneeling on the ground, enduring the punishment from Faqiao. Lin Bai gave all his tenderness to Faqiao, and even felt disgusted when she looked at him.

The Insect King was furious and slapped Fa Xiang hard on the face, "Are you crazy? Normally you act arbitrarily in household affairs, and we indulge you. But when it comes to the cutting-edge technology of the empire, you actually think you are qualified to be willful?!"

Fa Xiang was awakened by the slap. Fear and anxiety surged in his heart. He knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "Father, Fa Xiang knows he was wrong."

The Insect King stopped looking at him and turned to Lin Bai: "Go pick up Faqiao first. The Insect Queen and I will teach this useless female a lesson."

"As you command." Lin Bai accepted the order and turned to comfort Fa Xiang: "Fa Xiang, don't worry, my heart will always belong to you."

Fa Xiang's eyes were blurred with tears, and he nodded: "Thank you, Lord Xiong. I believe in you."

Lin Bai turned and left. The Queen walked up to Fa Xiang and said sternly, "How could I give birth to such a stupid female like you? Can you please pour out the love in your head, sober up, and do what an imperial female should do?"

Fa Xiang looked at the Queen with hatred and said, "Father, I have compromised. I will allow that Fa Qiao to work well, but... as a female monarch, how I treat my female slaves is my own business."

Another loud slap hit Fa Xiang's face, this time it was the Queen of Insects.

"You are really stupid. Fa Qiao is Lin Bai's first love. If you torture him, you will only lose Lin Bai's favor for you." The Queen of Insects looked at Fa Xiang with disgust.

"Lin Bai has never loved Fa Qiao. He won't touch that bitch." Fa Xiang answered firmly.

The Insect King sneered at the side, "I really spoiled you. You don't understand male insects at all. Why do you think Lin Bai told you just now that his heart will always be yours?

What he means is that his body no longer belongs to you alone."