Chapter 39: Lorenzo: I Can’t Protect My Female Master? What a Joke

Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Lorenzo: I Can’t Protect My Female Master? What a Joke

In a world where genetic compatibility scores generally hovered around 50 or 60, and high-quality matches barely scraped 70 or 80, Lorenzo Snow and the female Gu Weilan boasted an astonishing genetic compatibility of 93! Therefore, even though her Fertility was very low, he never once considered canceling the match.

His uncle had told him that even if they relied on an Incubation Pod and he took sole responsibility for birthing the cubs, their offspring’s aptitude wouldn’t be bad. The only fly in the ointment was that the cubs still carried a high probability of inheriting genetic collapse syndrome, though it wasn’t an absolute certainty. It all depended on whether Lorenzo Snow was willing to take a massive gamble.

His uncle had advised Lorenzo that if the Female Master truly disliked him, he should still do everything in his power to use an Incubation Pod to secure a litter of his own cubs. That way, even if he couldn’t endure living with the Female Master in the future, or if she ultimately abandoned him, he might at least have a cub free of genetic collapse by his side.

While the reproductive capabilities of Starlight Rabbits weren’t as formidable as highly prolific groups like the Snow Rabbit Clan or the Tarim Rabbit Clan, a typical litter still consisted of four to eight cubs! Out of four cubs, surely at least one would inherit good genes, right?

A male who divorced his Female Master could no longer be matched to form a bond, but he could become another female’s lover. A male raising his own cubs was far more sought-after as a lover because the healthy cubs were living proof that his genes were perfectly fine!

Although Lorenzo hadn’t interacted much with Gu Weilan yet, as a Bounty Hunter, he naturally understood a simple truth: a Female Master that everyone fought over was undeniably a good Female Master! Therefore, he absolutely had to seize every opportunity to leave a lasting impression on her! He needed to stay one step ahead of all the other Beast Husbands and become the one she valued the most!

Lorenzo’s thoughts were perfectly rational, but the moment he saw Gu Weilan reach out her hand to him, his ears flushed completely red against his will. He was so nervous that his rabbit ears and tail popped out once again. He was a giant in theory, but a dwarf in practice.

All the ambitious goals that had just swelled in his heart—how to become Gu Weilan’s initiating Beast Husband, how to step-by-step earn her affection, and ideally become her most favored partner—instantly turned to steam. They completely evaporated from his brain the moment he feigned calmness, stood up, and reached out to take the Female Master’s small hand.

Xie Jing took a deep breath, his arms crossed over his chest, which heaved erratically. Zhan Heng also watched with cold, red eyes as Lorenzo scooped Gu Weilan up into his arms and headed toward the second floor. He was so furious that he ground his small fangs together, making a harsh GRINDING sound. When their emotions were this intense, the two brothers could share them through Telepathy. Now, they were experiencing a double dose of resentment and fury.

Shen Mianzhou looked down at his clenched fists resting on his lap. He constantly reminded himself not to get jealous over nothing; a qualified Beast Husband should always prioritize the Female Master’s feelings above all else.

When Shi Lingfeng had spoken earlier, he had actually harbored a sliver of wishful thinking. He had secretly hoped that the Female Master might say she wanted to provide him with spiritual soothing first and put everything else on hold. Although he knew it was impossible, it didn’t stop him from dreaming about it. If asked, he thoroughly regretted not just going along with the Female Master’s intentions yesterday!

But even if given another chance, he knew he would make the exact same choice. After all, when he had been in a terrible state and sent to Gu Weilan’s home looking completely wretched, it was Gu Weilan who had saved him without a second thought. She hadn’t despised him as a burden, nor had she pressed him about his past. More importantly, she hadn’t used the excuse of their match to trick him into forming a bond, only to force him into using an Incubation Pod. She had laid everything out in the open and given him the freedom to choose.

Shi Lingfeng had seen far too many harsh realities. There was his own biological sister’s domineering arrogance as a Female Master, as well as those Fourth and Fifth Rank females who would lower themselves and endlessly pander just to cling to Ninth and Tenth Rank high-level males. But his Female Master was different. She never adopted a condescending attitude just because he was her matched Beast Husband, nor did she deliberately fawn over him based on his Beast Rank.

She was solely focused on her own goal of growing stronger, marching steadily forward. This attitude of focusing on herself and treating others with quiet dignity—regardless of Beast Rank or gender—commanded genuine respect and affection.

It was precisely because he had fallen for this aspect of Gu Weilan that Shi Lingfeng suppressed his intense possessiveness, deciding to wait for her to raise her Beast Rank first. He had to restrain his instincts, even if jealousy surged within him and the torment was unbearable. Letting out a slow breath, Shi Lingfeng stood up and returned to his own room.

Because Lorenzo Snow had arrived relatively late, his room was located on the third floor. After carrying Gu Weilan inside, he felt somewhat at a loss for what to do. Listening to the powerful heartbeat pounding against his chest, Gu Weilan couldn’t help but gently pat Lorenzo’s shoulder. Only then did he belatedly realize he should set her down.

Before heading to take a shower, Gu Weilan looked at Lorenzo and asked, "Do you think... you guys can protect me?"

Lorenzo frowned slightly, puzzled by the sudden question. However, the Female Master didn’t seem to expect an immediate answer. She turned and walked straight into the bathroom, which was enclosed by electronically controlled frosted glass. The specialized glass instantly transitioned into an opaque, milky white fog.

Lorenzo couldn’t help but carefully ponder the words Gu Weilan had said before entering. Combined with how evasive Shi Lingfeng had been earlier today, he suspected his Female Master truly possessed some extraordinary secrets.

Tapping open his Light Brain, he used his own methods to apply special encryption to his, the Female Master’s, Shi Lingfeng’s, and Shen Mianzhou’s devices before pulling them all into a group chat. The other Beast Husbands’ contacts still appeared as blurred avatars and names on his screen, so he simply ignored those who had yet to form a bond and complete Engraving with the Female Master.

Lorenzo messaged Shi Lingfeng directly: [The Female Master asked me if we can protect her. What exactly is going on?]

Lorenzo actually already knew that Gu Weilan’s identity information was fake. Through his family’s connections in cybersecurity, he had discovered that she was originally Gu Weiran of the Gu family on the Central Star. However, he hadn’t yet found out why her original identity had been canceled and marked as deceased. When the Female Master’s original Light Brain signal disappeared, the footage from the surveillance equipment in that plaza had been maliciously altered and deleted.

But this wasn’t a problem that could stump the Starlight Rabbit Clan. He was confident he would get the full story very soon. Yet, he felt that the Gu family was nothing more than an obscure, low-tier family on the Central Star. Could their enemies really be that formidable?

Even if a small family like that had an Eleventh or Twelfth Rank Beastman holding the fort, how could they possibly compare to the Starlight Rabbit Clan? He was the rebellious youngest son of the clan leader. Never mind the Fourteenth or Fifteenth Ranks; his Seventeenth Rank grandfather was still alive and kicking! Even if some petty family holding a grudge against the Gu family was completely blind to the immensity of the world, there was no way someone like Lorenzo Snow would fail to protect his own Female Master.

He wondered why his Female Master harbored such worries. He still wanted to ask Shi Lingfeng to see if he knew some inside information that Lorenzo was unaware of.

Instead, Shi Lingfeng immediately created another group chat titled "Female Master Gu Weilan’s Beast Husbands." He spoke directly in the group: [Your Beast Rank is currently too high, so the Female Master cannot provide you with spiritual soothing. But tonight... when the Female Master leaves a mark in your Spiritual Sea, you’ll understand. It’s very difficult for me to explain this clearly to you.]

Shi Lingfeng added: [Shen Mianzhou will understand what I mean as soon as the Female Master soothes his Spiritual Sea for the first time.]