No-Hunting Zone 7

The Queen Mother swallowed hard as she touched the silky, honey-smooth skin of the Prince, “Indeed, a treasure…” Li Erben grabbed Mao Anan’s hand, kissed it, and said, “From now on, you are not allowed to ask any other man to undress in front of you, even if there are unavoidable circumstances, I hope you’ll close your eyes.” Mao Anan laughed, pinching Li Erben’s cold face, “You’re so cute when you’re jealous.” Li Erben’s face slightly reddened, he coughed dryly, “It’s time for breakfast.” “Ah,” Mao Anan noticed a deep scar on Li Erben’s right hand and asked curiously, “Did you get that when you blew up the engine last time?” Li Erben coughed awkwardly, “I won’t be that rough again.” “I’m not talking about that,” Mao Anan suddenly remembered, “It’s strange, your wound was bleeding a lot last time, and now there’s a scar. It seems you never left scars from being cut before.” Li Erben hid his right hand and picked up Mao Anan. Mao Anan struggled, “Don’t pick me up every time, I can walk.” “I like it,” Li Erben said expressionlessly. “But,” Mao Anan leaned in close to Li Erben’s ear and whispered, “shouldn’t you consider putting on some clothes first? Otherwise, everyone in the palace will get a full view of the Prince’s charm.” Li Erben: …!!!!! Due to his unfamiliarity with the task, the Prince almost went for a stroll without pants, which made his face sour for the whole morning. The ministers reported their work with trepidation, fearing that the Prince might find fault and send them to patrol the frontlines. Meanwhile, Mao Anan sneaked into the research lab. Upon seeing the Queen Mother, the experts bowed in unison, “Your Highness.” Startled by this formal greeting, Mao Anan almost jumped out of the doorway, quickly waving her hands, “No need for formalities, I’m just here to check on the Prince’s health report.” An expert stepped forward, respectfully bowing, “Your Highness, the Prince’s health report is classified as top military secret, and only he and the physicians have access to it.” Mao Anan asked, “Who is the physician then?” The expert replied, “The Prince’s personal physician is… His Majesty Kasar of Zera.” Mao Anan nodded, “Understood, thank you.” The expert bowed again, “It’s my honor to serve you.” Since Prince Barren left, to ease Mao Anan’s longing, Li Erben had set up a special channel for her to call and inquire about Prince Barren’s well-being, but it required the Prince’s authorization. Mao Anan asked for Li Erben’s permission and called Kasar, “Kasar, how is Barren doing?” Kasar’s face appeared on the video, then quickly moved away, returning shortly with a… a little prince dressed in a tutu and white stockings with a bow?! Mao Anan exclaimed, “Kasar! Barren is a boy!” Kasar laughed, “I just like dressing him up like a girl. Li Erben used to look like a delicate girl too, what a pity, he’s all grown up now, with such a strong jawline.” Mao Anan: …Oh my god, I knew I shouldn’t have left the child with this jerk! Kasar, seeing Mao Anan’s devastated look, was in high spirits, his tone becoming much lighter, “Barren is very cute; he’s already calling me daddy.” Mao Anan: …Another blow! (Li Erben: Am I dead?) Mao Anan sighed, “Forget it, it’s too late to regret now. I want to ask you about something else. You must tell the truth.” Kasar raised an eyebrow, “About Li Erben?” Mao Anan was surprised, “How did you know?!” Kasar brushed his silver hair aside, “Who am I? The invincible super handsome man adored by girls, the charming hunk who makes women scream, the embodiment of wisdom and sexiness, the perfect blend of strength and depth, how could I not know what you’re thinking?” Mao Anan touched her forehead: I really hope this jerk’s narcissism isn’t contagious. “I’ve noticed Li Erben’s self-healing ability has disappeared,” Mao Anan said anxiously, “He gets injured like me now, heals slowly, and even leaves scars. Is he sick? Will he end up like Mil…?” “No,” Kasar said, “Mil was a clone, his genes were defective. Li Erben is the original, even if… hehe, nothing, don’t worry, he’ll outlive you.” Mao Anan pressed, “Even if what?” Kasar shrugged, “I promised Li Erben I wouldn’t say. You know, I’m a man of my word.” Mao Anan hung up the video, angrily saying, “You keep your word, don’t tarnish such a noble word.” What exactly happened to Li Erben? Main Text: The Informed Earthlings That evening, when the Prince returned from work, he changed into comfortable home clothes to dine with Mao Anan, a habit he had only recently developed. Before, the Prince never ate on time, always dragging his ministers to work overtime, until the Queen Mother returned. Everyone knew that the Prince didn’t want to face an empty chair at dinner alone. Mao Anan, holding her spoon, stared blankly at the rice in her bowl. Li Erben, always so secretive, guarding against her like she was a thief, why couldn’t he be more open? Did he not want to share his pain with her? Did he not trust her? The Queen Mother, lost in her thoughts, didn’t notice the Prince’s face growing darker. Li Erben signaled, and the head chef hurried over, “Your Highness?” The Prince’s gaze was icy, his tone stern, “Immediately (emphasized) make a bowl of her favorite mushroom chicken soup, and remember the cilantro.” “Yes!” Although the Prince hadn’t explicitly criticized, the head chef was already sweating, quickly retreating to the kitchen. Ten minutes later, the aromatic mushroom chicken soup was served by the head chef, placed neatly in front of Mao Anan. The fresh cilantro floating on top made the tender chicken look particularly appetizing. Li Erben quietly observed her actions, but Mao Anan only took a few sips before setting down her spoon. Was she feeling down? Li Erben’s expression shifted as he stood up, walked over, and knelt beside her, taking her hand, which was cold. Mao Anan snapped back to reality, looking puzzled at Li Erben, “Are you done eating?” “Are you under a lot of pressure?” Li Erben’s face was full of self-blame and concern, “I must have pushed you too hard. If something is making you this unhappy, we’ll solve it together.” Mao Anan bit her lip, “Okay.”
Li Erben picked up the warm chicken soup from the table, scooped a spoonful, and brought it to her lips, “Eat first, you need to increase your intake of nutrients and fats to cope with Austin’s cold weather.” Mao Anan nodded obediently and began to sip the soup. The pure silver spoon was too heavy, and Li Erben, concerned it might tire her delicate wrist, switched to a lighter bone china spoon. The white porcelain spoon moved gracefully over her rosy lips, and the delicious chicken soup brought a tempting sheen to her faint lips. More fatally, she actually stuck out her small, smooth tongue to lick her lips! Li Erben felt like pulling his hair out in frustration; she was so enticing, no… Mao Anan, unaware of the torment she was causing the struggling prince, continued to drink the soup from Li Erben’s hand, completely oblivious to the prince’s pitiful restraint. The chicken soup was delicious, made from ingredients sourced by Casa. Honestly, Austin’s chefs were really skilled. “Ah?” The distracted prince accidentally spilled some soup, and Mao Anan quickly grabbed Li Erben’s soup-stained hand and began licking it clean, not sparing even his fingers, licking each one thoroughly. Li Erben thought to himself: I’m so glad for those years of military training, otherwise, I’d probably be pouncing on her like a wolf right now… endure… it’s getting unbearable… endure more! “Huh,” Mao Anan exclaimed in surprise, “You’re actually sweating, and you never sweat, even in the hot places like Haixing… Hey?!” Li Erben suddenly scooped Mao Anan up and quickly walked towards the room. Mao Anan was placed on the bed, and Li Erben, struggling to hold back, took deep breaths, wrestling with the decision to pounce or not. Mao Anan tilted her head, scratching her neck, “If you’re too hot… you can take off your clothes.” Her fair neck, like a cheesecake, was irresistibly alluring, exuding an irresistible fragrance. Li Erben took a deep breath, deciding he could no longer endure. He started unbuttoning his shirt, one button at a time, and when he reached the last, he couldn’t help but rip it open, throwing the shirt aside. Before Mao Anan could even scream, she was pounced upon. Li Erben was breathing heavily, his sweat dripping down, “Is it okay?” “What?” Li Erben wrapped his arms around her waist, pressing himself against her, his breath hot and scorching, “I… really want you.” Actions always speak louder than words. Mao Anan blushed, too shy to lift her head, “It’s only evening…” Li Erben’s voice was hoarse, his tone firm, “If you think it’s too early, I can have the entire empire set their clocks back five hours.” Mao Anan: … “Okay… but… hey, don’t pull my clothes… I’ll take them off myself… oh, the bow tie got pulled off…” The usually ice-cold prince seemed to have been heated in an oven, his passion overwhelming. Normally, no matter how excited he got, he never lost control, but now he was kissing her lips with urgency, as if he wanted to devour her, yet tenderly caring for every sensitive spot. It must be said, the prince’s technique had always been excellent, though his style was more cold and masculine. But now it seemed… he had changed a lot, at least enough for the deeply involved Lady Mao to forget what she was supposed to ask. “Hello, Li Erben Austin at your service.” Mao Anan, who had been planning to ask something, was left dazed by the prince in a pink bow-tie apron, serving her fried eggs, ham, and milk, and she forgot what she wanted to ask even as he finished preparing breakfast and left for work. Mao Anan rolled around in bed in distress; why did she always forget what she wanted to do whenever she saw him? Indeed, beauty is a curse… no wonder ancient emperors loved beauty more than their empire. Imagine, even the most resolute woman, upon seeing such a handsome man, naked and calling her to wake up with such grace and affection, would probably never get out of bed… completely electrified… the more abstinent, the more tempting… Mao Anan covered her flushed cheeks, heavens, when did she become like this?! It must be Casa’s bad influence! Casa: What does it have to do with me? Li Erben: It’s not your fault, it’s mine. Mao Anan: Can you guys speak more civilly?! To avoid being distracted by beauty and forgetting important matters, Mao Anan wrote reminders on the back of her hand, grrr~~(╯﹏╰)b, gritting her teeth and stomping her feet, determined not to forget today. As soon as he got off work, Li Erben, eager to see her, rushed back to the palace. Seeing her quietly admiring the murals, his icy expression softened. He straightened his uniform and walked over, “What are you looking at?” “Oh…” Mao Anan, undeterred by the question, held firm to her resolve, raising her right hand, “I want to ask you a question.” “Let’s go have dinner first, there’s your favorite fruit salad today…” “Has your self-healing ability disappeared?” “I heard there’s banana and cantaloupe…” “Your feigned ignorance isn’t high-level, nor is it cute.” Lady Mao was displeased. “Well…” “If you still want to leave me as the last to know, like last time, I’ll be very sad,” Mao Anan looked into Li Erben’s deep eyes, “Please tell me.” Li Erben hesitated for a moment before confessing, “It has indeed weakened a lot.” “And your lifespan? It seems like self-healing is closely related to DNA repair. If your self-healing ability has weakened, does that mean you no longer have a lifespan of hundreds of years?” After all, Mao Anan had spent enough time with Casa to pick up some knowledge. She understood that Austin’s once unparalleled self-healing ability depended on DNA repair mechanisms, and a decline in this ability would lead to DNA errors accumulating, eventually causing aging and death. Mao Anan was worried. Seeing he couldn’t hide it from her, Li Erben had to reveal everything. “The nobility of Austin, long ago, possessed a self-healing ability unmatched by other species in the universe, which is the legendary immortality from Earth’s myths. Perhaps due to radiation, our lives were indeed very long, ranging from three to seven or eight hundred years, depending on lineage, even surpassing what the Zelaznys could achieve with their advanced cloning technology to extend life for thousands of years.” Mao Anan listened intently, “So why the sudden change now?” Li Erben took Mao Anan’s hand, “Actually, it’s not a big deal. A shorter lifespan is exchanged for continuity.” “What?”
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