Yang Lanyan looked up and met her gaze, her eyes reflecting a self he could no longer control.
His fingers dug into his own wrist, forcing himself to calm down.
This female beast would never know how easily she could send him into a state of dizzying infatuation.
He gave a wry smile. He did indeed harbor a secret desire to hide her away.
But he also knew clearly that it was impossible to keep her hidden.
Even if he were—even if he were the Chief Executive of the Council, he couldn't hide her for too long.
Yang Lanyan looked at her. After a moment of silence, he nodded and spoke.
"If this is what you wish."
"Then—"
He took a deep breath, paused, and told her.
"Then, I will grant your wish."
...
The Central Planet was hosting a new banquet.
The Central Planet held many banquets, but none had ever attracted as much attention as this one.
Everyone knew—the female beast, said to be incredibly mysterious and with an extremely high gestation value, would appear at this banquet.
All the media outlets on the Central Planet were poised and ready, determined to capture photos of this female beast, to show men across the entire galaxy just how beautiful a female beast with a top-tier gestation value was.
Lin Mucian was surrounded by stylists, all offering opinions on her appearance, never feeling that her styling was sufficient.
They wished they could pile all the jewelry onto her.
Lin Mucian, accustomed to being a star, found the elaborate styling somewhat of a headache. She waved her hand, interrupting the stylists.
"I'll do it myself. You can all leave."
She chose a simple, clean white dress and felt much more at ease.
In truth, her appearance didn't require such intricate ornamentation. The simpler the makeup and styling, the more it highlighted her astonishing beauty.
She stood there, and even in silence, she shone brightly in the eyes of others. Female beasts were naturally beautiful, and her beauty was enough to captivate everyone.
Jewelry of all kinds was presented before her. She picked out a few understated pieces, which only enhanced her ethereal aura, making her seem like an untouchable goddess.
She looked up and as she stepped out, she felt countless gazes upon her.
She heard the hushed whispers of the Central Planet's media.
"She's truly beautiful."
"We used to say Shangguan Bingyan was stunningly beautiful, the most attractive female beast on the Central Planet, but now it seems our horizons were too narrow!"
Through holographic sensory technology, Lin Mucian's appearance was broadcast to virtually every street and alley on the Central Planet, visible from every angle.
And everyone was generally astonished, for the maiden's beauty was simply too overwhelming.
Even if the cameras couldn't transmit her female beast aura.
Just seeing her face alone made hearts tremble.
All the powerful figures stirred with anticipation, but when they saw Yang Lanyan, dressed in formal attire to escort the maiden, the stirring in their hearts was immediately quelled.
"Is... is that the Chief Executive?"
It was indeed the Chief Executive.
But he looked at the maiden before him, extended a hand, and actually assumed a posture of deference, which was astonishing!
"I'll escort you to the banquet!"
Instantly, a massive wave of discussion erupted.
"The Chief Executive is personally escorting this female beast to the banquet. Has the Chief Executive chosen her as his female beast?"
"Then how can other powerful figures, other men, compete with the Chief Executive?"
"But wasn't it rumored that the Chief Executive had already chosen Shangguan Bingyan as his female beast? The Shangguan family had boasted fiercely about it back then!"
"But that was just the Shangguan family's side of the story. Besides, Shangguan Bingyan was indeed the female beast with the highest gestation value on the Central Planet back then, which is why the council elders designated her. They were merely drawn to her background and her gestation value."
"But now, a top-tier beautiful female beast with an even higher gestation value has suddenly appeared. It's only natural for the Chief Executive to be moved, isn't it?"
"I think so too."
"Such beautiful female beasts are extremely rare. Without a top-tier powerhouse, it would be impossible to protect her."
"Only the Chief Executive has that capability."
"I suspect the so-called banquet is merely a formality. Once the banquet concludes, the Chief Executive will hide her away, forbidding anyone from coveting her!"
Upon hearing this, a collective lament rose. Though it was just a fleeting glimpse, the maiden was truly beautiful, embodying all the imagination people had of a delicate female beast.
It would be regrettable if she were to disappear from view from this point on.
On the small aircraft belonging to the Council, Yang Lanyan looked at the maiden sitting properly opposite him. He paused and spoke.
"Others are not as good as me."
These eight words were spoken with incredible confidence and dignity.
Lin Mucian stared blankly for a long time before comprehending the hidden meaning in his words.
"You mean—I won't like anyone else, and can only like you, is that what you mean?"
Yang Lanyan continued to explain.
"Because I am not only the most outstanding young powerhouse on the Central Planet, but I also have the entire Council backing me."
"The Council possesses the most powerful high technology in the entire galaxy. Others here, in terms of status and ability, cannot compete with me."
"You might not understand, but I can explain it to you."
"Those powerhouses from the wilderness, upon arriving on the Central Planet, are like a drop of water merging into the ocean, without even the slightest ripple. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
He looked up, meeting Lin Mucian's eyes, and heard her say.
"What I possess is power that can influence the entire galaxy!"
"Be my female beast."
"You will not regret it."
His method of courtship was indeed direct, showcasing the power he possessed—but Lin Mucian showed no sign of being moved. After a moment of thought, she retorted.
"You think I can only depend on the strong, don't you?"
The man opposite her paused slightly, clearly not understanding why Lin Mucian would ask such a question.
"But you are a female beast... Female beasts are defenseless and destined to depend on the strongest..."
"And I consider myself to be the overall strongest on the Central Planet. Those more powerful in the Council are elderly, and most have already had many female beasts, none possessing my looks, nor able to provide you with exclusive treatment. My youth, my unblemished experience with female beasts, is my greatest capital."
"Moreover, I am currently the Council Executive. In the future, I will be one of the most powerful individuals in the entire galaxy."
"I can protect you."
Lin Mucian lifted her head, a faint hint of stubbornness appearing on her exquisitely beautiful face. To those watching, it only made them more drawn to her, unable to resist.
"But."
"I consider."
"Who I like."
"Rather than who is powerful."
To put it mildly, that fellow Ling Kuang, Ling Qianhe, was the only one qualified to protect her!
Her man was the strongest in the world; no one dared to belittle or suppress his strength!