The powerful leader was tough on the outside but soft on the inside; the aloof major general fell fo

These insects are already ruthless and cold-blooded enough; their leader must be even more so.

Something suddenly flashed through Chloe's mind. He lowered his voice, his expression revealing barely concealed panic, "You weren't discovered, were you?"

He was referring to the possibility that Cen Li might have tampered with the mental energy guidance he provided to their leader.

Cen Li understood what he meant.

He shook his head. "Don't worry, he didn't notice."

Chloe breathed a sigh of relief, but also thought to herself that Cen Li was really bold, actually doing something underhanded to their boss.

Luckily, they weren't discovered; otherwise, we would have been in big trouble!

A dozen or so male insects were crammed into the same room.

These insects truly treat the male insects like prisoners.

Cen Li had an unusual insomnia tonight.

Ashel's sudden arrival may have made him realize that he would soon be able to leave this place.

His mind was in turmoil, and he thought about many things uncontrollably, not even knowing when he fell asleep.

The male insects are as if they are being kept in captivity, with special mental energy guidance provided to this group of insects.

Cen Li had heard the male insects complain more than once that these female insects were crazy people who only knew how to fight, and no male insect would be willing to marry them.

If the females heard what the male insects were saying, they would probably roll their eyes in disdain.

When it was time for the daily mental energy channeling, this time no insect came to take them away, and there was no movement for a long time.

"Have they suddenly had a change of heart?"

"It's best not to do any mental energy manipulation; I don't want to benefit these female insects!"

Until the door was suddenly kicked open with great force.

One by one, fully armed female insects rushed in.

Only then did everyone realize that something was wrong.

The male insects were terrified, and their screams mingled together.

"Don't be afraid, gentlemen. We have been sent by the Empire to rescue you."

The male insects' emotions were like a rollercoaster ride.

"Is it really the military?!"

"Why did you take so long to get here! I'm practically being tortured to death!"

"Finally, finally I can leave this awful place."

"These vile worms must not be let go; they all deserve to die!"

With the arrival of the army, the male insects felt as if they had found a powerful backer, and their expressions relaxed.

Some insects couldn't wait to command the female soldiers to capture all the female insects that had kidnapped them.

"Please rest assured, Your Excellencies, the insect empire that kidnapped you will be brought to justice."

"We'll escort you away first."

Only after receiving assurances from the leading female insect did the males' expressions improve, and they eagerly followed them away.

Several male insects quietly approached Cen Li and Chloe.

They looked excited.

"Great! It's the army! We're saved!"

"I can't wait to see them shoot themselves in the foot."

I'm going to try it now.

The escorting female turned around and saw several male insects huddled together, dawdling as they left. She looked anxious. "Sir, let's hurry!"

"The longer you stay, the greater the danger."

One of the male insects immediately became dissatisfied.

"Hello!"

"Do you even realize we're trying to help you!"

Oga was completely bewildered. The male insect was not leaving quickly at this critical moment, which was undoubtedly interfering with the rescue progress.

Chloe dragged the two male insects away, "Stop chattering!"

"You guys forgot, you promised you wouldn't let it slip."

The brown-eyed male insect reluctantly pursed its lips, and glared at the female insect as it left.

Oga was completely bewildered.

I just feel really unlucky today. I inexplicably upset someone.

The departure process was exceptionally smooth.

Occasionally, I encountered a few female insects, and they seemed rather abnormal.

They were quickly subdued by their insects.

The faint voices of the female soldiers could be heard.

"I don't know what's wrong with these insects; their spiritual energy is running rampant. Could they have taken some kind of drug that causes spiritual disturbances?"

"I thought it would be another fierce battle, but I didn't expect it to end so easily."

"The Major General was right after all!"

Oga looked away, his expression dazed, and subconsciously glanced at the male insect that had spoken not long ago.

Their expressions subtly revealed excitement; they huddled together, whispering amongst themselves, and occasionally burst into laughter.

Oja suppressed his strange feelings; his current task was to bring the group of male insects back intact.

Once aboard the military's warship, the male insects completely relaxed.

They were exhausted these past few days, letting themselves sink into the soft seats, occasionally cursing a few words.

Cen Li has not seen Ashir yet, perhaps the other party's matter has not been resolved.

"Sir, we've arrived at your home."

A female soldier walked up to Cen Li.

Cen Li glanced out the window and saw a familiar villa.

He stood up and disembarked from the warship.

As soon as he pushed the door open, a robot vacuum cleaner bumped into Cen Li's foot.

"Trash, trash, I love trash."

Cen Li kicked it aside expressionlessly.

Unaware of its surroundings, the robotic insect continued to run around and clean the ground.

The person knocking on the door was General Derek, who must have come from the military headquarters, dressed neatly in a solemn military uniform.

The moment Derek saw Cen Li, his eyes shone with obvious joy. "Little Li, you're back safe and sound! That's wonderful!"

At that moment, Cen Li had just ordered a new terminal online. Hearing the door open, he stood up and said, "Father-in-law, I'm sorry to have worried you."

Derek looked Cen Li up and down carefully, his joyful expression fading slightly. "I heard from the news that those female insects are forcing you to perform mental energy channeling."

"Indeed," Cen Li nodded.

Derek's expression darkened. "As expected, this was done by the rebellious female insect."

He added, "I'll arrange for a veterinarian to examine you later."

Cen Li saw the worry hidden deep in General Derek's eyes and did not refuse.

"Oh, right."

"Was that bottle of treatment fluid they bought for you? Has your injury healed?"

After Cen Li returned home, he changed out of his tattered clothes. He was now dressed neatly, and Derek had no way of knowing whether there were any wounds on his body covered by the clothing.

"It's all recovered."

Hearing this, Derek felt a little relieved, but then he frowned again, remembering that when he first entered the room, Cen Li was sitting alone on the sofa.

"You see, this is where the downsides of marrying only one insect become apparent."

"If you had more insects at home to keep you company, this kidnapping might not have happened."

"Ashl is always in the military and can't take care of you."

Ash had just returned when he heard Admiral Derek and the Lord talking.

He paused slightly.

General Derek is right.

If the male has more females, it will definitely protect his safety.

This won't happen again.

The door wasn't closed, and Ashel concealed the expression in his eyes as he walked in.