Chapter 191 – Brutal Beastman Marshal vs. White Lotus, Black Lotus, Pitiful Plant Prince (18)
Mu Jin thought, why not let Bai Qian adapt to the environment first, and when he has shown some talent at school, then introduce him to Cromwell. This way, others won’t look down on him, won’t think he only gets the marshal’s attention because of their relationship.
The distance between the Marshal’s Mansion and the Imperial Academy wasn’t far, and the starship was fast. In no time, Mu Jin returned home. However, when he returned home today, Wilson didn’t immediately mention dinner but instead winked mysteriously at Mu Jin, telling him to go to his room first.
Mu Jin was puzzled by this, but he decided to follow the advice of the always kind old beastman and went to his room. To his surprise, when he pushed open the door, the room was pitch black.
It wasn’t late when he got home from school, so it wasn’t dark outside, meaning the room was dark because the curtains were drawn. Then the lights in the room slowly brightened.
He saw several dimly glowing pearl shells shining on the nearby table. These pearls were obtained through trade with the Blue Sea and resembled night lights from certain worlds.
Their light wasn’t bright, but it created a good atmosphere. Under Cromwell’s control, these pearls were activated one by one, gradually illuminating the room. Although the quantity was not small, it wasn’t dazzling; instead, it added some ambiguity to the atmosphere.
Mu Jin saw Cromwell standing not far away, dressed in a smart military uniform. Although his lover always wore such clothes on ordinary days, today it was obvious the man had been meticulously groomed.
Watching the man with meticulously combed hair, black uniform buttons fastened to the top, exuding a restrained atmosphere, standing tall and straight, Mu Jin couldn’t help but want to praise him.
The dining table in the bedroom had already been set up with many delicious foods, as well as flowers and wine to set the mood.
If Mu Jin couldn’t perceive his lover’s intentions by now, he would truly be obtuse. He didn’t expect his man to plan such a romantic candlelit dinner. Of course, there were no candles in this world, but the pearl shells served the same purpose.
Feeling somewhat happy, Mu Jin’s face also showed a surprised expression at the right time as he said to Cromwell, “Is this for me?”
Cromwell nodded at the words, clenched his fist, and secretly wiped the sweat from his palm. Today’s matter was imperative. He just hoped to set the atmosphere better and hoped that his little Jin wouldn’t disappoint him, wouldn’t resist what he was about to do next.
The two of them enjoyed a sweet dinner together, with Mu Jin drinking quite a bit of wine. Although he also liked the drink, seeing the man opposite him pour him one glass after another, Mu Jin raised an eyebrow. So, was this guy trying to get him drunk?
Having lived through countless worlds, Mu Jin naturally noticed the unease hidden beneath his lover’s expressionless facade.
As for the man’s nervousness, Mu Jin paid it no mind. They were already legally married in this world, so there was nothing wrong with being intimate, especially when his partner looked particularly delicious today. Mu Jin even felt a stirring of appetite.
However, Mu Jin found the man’s nervous little details particularly cute, but since the other party wanted it this way, Mu Jin naturally went along with it. So, even though he didn’t feel drunk at all, he pretended to be a bit tipsy. He smiled at Cromwell and then leaned his blushing face against the man’s shoulder.
Seeing Mu Jin seeming as if he were already drunk, although he found his flushed cheeks very charming, Cromwell couldn’t help but ask Mu Jin, who seemed a bit lost in thought, “Xiao Jin, did you meet someone today?”
Mu Jin guessed from Cromwell’s words that the man must have already known about his interaction with Bai Qian. But considering his lover’s focus on Bai Qian, it was understandable.
Although he usually got along well with his friends at the Imperial Academy, today, the hug with Bai Qian at the school gate was a treatment others didn’t receive. Given his lover’s jealous nature, who knows how much vinegar his heart had turned into.
Feeling that honesty was the best policy, Mu Jin pretended to be dazed and said to Cromwell, “That was my friend, Bai Qian. We grew up together, and I never expected to see him again. I thought something had happened to him. It’s really great to see him safe.”
Cromwell nodded at Mu Jin’s words, feeling slightly relieved to hear that Mu Jin wasn’t deceiving him. However, he didn’t dare to delve into Mu Jin’s past with Bai Qian or whether there were any feelings beyond friendship between them.
After all, they had been together for so many years, while he and Xiao Jin had spent a pitifully short time together. Cromwell didn’t dare to gamble and was afraid to hear answers he didn’t want to hear. So, he fully embraced the spirit of an ostrich, deciding to address other issues after achieving his goal.
Thinking of this, Cromwell looked deeply at Mu Jin, caressing his cheek. He kept telling himself that this was his partner, and they had been getting along well these days. Moreover, they had even communicated their feelings this morning, so everything that followed was logical and there was no compulsion involved.
Struggling to ignore the slight lack of confidence in his heart, Cromwell lowered his head and kissed Mu Jin’s brows and eyes before tentatively kissing his lips. Seeing no resistance from the person in his arms, he gradually and gently kissed Mu Jin, giving him a tender yet passionate kiss.
However gentle Cromwell’s actions might be, Mu Jin didn’t have the confidence to outlast his own lover. After being kissed in a daze, he was embraced by the man and took deep breaths.
Seeing Mu Jin being so docile, Cromwell couldn’t determine if he was drunk or willingly compliant. However, regardless of the reason, he was determined to see it through tonight.
Gritting his teeth, he scooped up the person beside him and headed towards the familiar large bed in the room. They had embraced each other countless nights, but he had never taken the next step. Tonight, however, he would finally get what he desired.
The man couldn’t help but feel excited. After laying Mu Jin on the bed, he gently removed his lover’s clothes. Gazing at Mu Jin’s flushed cheeks, he took a deep breath and asked, “Xiao Jin, is this okay?”
Mu Jin’s response was a light kiss on his lips, which made Cromwell’s gaze darken. He was relieved by his partner’s response, although even without it, he had no intention of letting Mu Jin go. No longer restraining himself, he assertively but gently enjoyed all the privileges his partner deserved.
When they finally joined together, Cromwell couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with happiness. He had finally obtained the love of his life, his partner, and from now on, they would never be apart.
The silver beast mark slowly formed on Mu Jin’s wrist, its intricate patterns looking especially exquisite. This mark only appeared when partners bonded. Of course, this wasn’t a complete beast mark; that required a complete merging of forms.
However, seeing the silver beast mark, Cromwell was already satisfied. A relaxed smile finally appeared on his face, a smile that all beastmen knew the meaning of.
Although there were some special methods with current technological advancements to make this beast mark disappear, most beastmen wouldn’t do so, as it was closely related to their loyalty to their partners.
Knowing that Mu Jin was experiencing this for the first time, Cromwell didn’t lose all rationality, even though the feeling was overwhelmingly good. He tried to remain calm, watching his little lover who had already fallen asleep beside him. He kissed the other’s forehead and held him tightly in his arms.
From now on, this person would be his treasure alone. Cromwell’s amber eyes suddenly became sharp, emitting a captivating light. He vowed never to let anyone take Mu Jin away from him.
However, being calm and restrained was relative. Even though Cromwell felt like he had only had an appetizer, the next morning Mu Jin woke up with a sore back and waist.
After all, the terrifying physique and strength of the beastmen in this world were unmatched by other worlds, while the physique of the plant people was notoriously weak.
So, last night, when Cromwell was “kind” enough to tell Mu Jin that he would temporarily spare him because it was his first time, Mu Jin cursed him silently in his heart and promptly passed out.
There was no way around it; this was the difference in physique between plant people and beastmen. It was impossible for Mu Jin, with his delicate constitution, to easily handle a man who was 3S in physique.
Thinking about this, Mu Jin couldn’t help but sigh. It seemed that improving his physique was imperative.
Originally, he had thought that as long as his body in this little world was healthy, it would be fine. But without comparison, there was no harm. It seemed he should tell 003 to slowly improve his physique. Otherwise, constantly passing out during certain enjoyable activities was not a pleasant experience.
So, when Cromwell returned from the kitchen with breakfast, what he saw in the room was Mu Jin’s gloomy and sighing appearance. Thinking that the little guy was sad after waking up and realizing that they were together last night, Cromwell lowered his eyes, swallowing the bitterness in his heart.