Healing S-Class Beasts Made Me the Empire's Treasure

The very next instant.

A terrifying beam of light, wrapped in a formidable aura, shot straight toward the Federation delegation.

"Damn it!"

"What is he trying to do?"

"We just kidnapped some little female who has nothing to do with him. Does he really have to act like we stole his wife?"

Terrifying Wind Blades slammed onto the path before the Federation delegation, and its members scrambled to counter the attack.

However, the attack of a 3S-level male was not so easily nullified.

The Federation delegation, in perfect formation just moments ago, was instantly thrown into a state of disarray.

But even so, their grip on Yu Lan didn’t loosen in the slightest.

This sight only stoked the fires of Jun Lin Yuan’s rage.

He raised his hand, unleashing one deadly attack after another upon the Federation delegation.

At the same time, his figure moved swiftly, rapidly closing the distance between them.

Just then.

A startled cry came from behind.

"It’s Marshal Huo!"

In the distance, a jet-black Starship was slowly ascending.

Its massive cannons were aimed directly at the Federation’s docked warship.

’Since the Federation delegation dared to kidnap Yu Lan, I’ll just destroy their warship and make sure they can’t leave.’

At that moment, seated in the Starship’s command chair, Huo Zhanting’s face was as cold as iron. His hand rested on the red attack button, and without a hint of hesitation, his finger pressed down.

The next instant.

A terrifying power began to gather at the mouth of the massive cannon.

A deafening roar erupted, unleashing powerful sound waves that made everyone near the Star Port clap their hands hard over their ears.

"This is bad!"

The pupils of the Federation delegation contracted at the sight.

At this point.

’If we’re really left behind,’ they thought, ’then these men, who treat that beautiful little female like their most precious treasure, will definitely not let us go.’

How could males so possessive of a female possibly show mercy to the people who had abducted their Female Master?

They knew they would do the same in their position.

"Move!"

"We have to go!"

"Everyone, faster!"

Seeing this, the leader of the Federation delegation hastily issued the command.

His subordinates no longer delayed, breaking into a mad dash toward the warship’s location.

The Federation soldiers left behind on the warship were not idiots either.

They had already activated the defense systems to block Huo Zhanting’s attack.

Employing the Federation’s latest technology, it could withstand at least three minutes of relentless bombardment.

Meanwhile, the pilot’s hands flew across the warship’s controls, furiously pressing buttons and preparing for an immediate takeoff.

These three minutes.

These were the last three minutes the Federation delegation had to escape with their lives.

Once three minutes were up.

The warship would take off and depart without a moment’s hesitation.

「Meanwhile, on the ground...」

Not far behind Jun Lin Yuan, Su Xingye, Li Yucheng, and Shen Zueran were rapidly approaching.

These young prodigies, normally so aloof and proud, had cast aside all semblance of dignity and composure for the first time, rushing toward the Federation delegation like madmen.

’They absolutely, absolutely cannot be allowed to take Yu Lan.’

This was the thought that simultaneously flashed through each of their minds.

Simultaneously, they unleashed one attack after another, all aimed straight at the Federation delegation.

As they frantically fled for their lives, trying to board the warship in the nick of time, the Federation delegation was battered by increasingly heavy attacks.

They felt utterly fucked.

They were, after all, the Federation, one of the three great interstellar powers.

They weren’t like those lunatics from the Dark Planet. They couldn’t bring themselves to use a female as a shield to prevent the males from attacking.

But the attacks from Jun Lin Yuan and the others were too fierce; they couldn’t hold out any longer.

"Captain!"

Someone called out urgently.

The next instant.

Because he couldn’t dodge in time, a Wind Blade from behind instantly sliced a large gash into his arm.

Blood gushed out instantly.

The man couldn’t help but let out a sharp hiss.

And Jun Lin Yuan’s figure was now a mere step away from the rearmost member of the Federation delegation.

The 3S-level male’s hand—a hand that could tear a Starship apart—was raised high. His cold, sharp gaze fixed on the Federation member before him as if looking at a dead man.

His thin lips parted as he enunciated each word:

"Die!"

The Federation leader’s pupils constricted instantly. Without a shred of hesitation, he quickly gave an order.

"Get rid of her."

This "her" was, of course, Yu Lan, whom they had knocked unconscious and were now carrying.

The moment the order was given, their bodies reacted faster than their brains.

Yu Lan, wrapped head-to-toe in black cloth, was flung through the air like a bird with a broken wing.

"Lanlan!"

Five voices cried out at once.

All attacks paused in an instant.

Jun Lin Yuan completely forgot about attacking the Federation delegation, scrambling like a madman toward Yu Lan as she was thrown.

Not far from Jun Lin Yuan, Su Xingye, Shen Zueran, and Li Yucheng did the exact same thing.

The look of terror on each of their faces was more profound than the last.

It was as if their souls had left their bodies, their hearts seizing to an unbearable tautness.

Everyone’s heart was in their throat.

At that moment.

The members of the Federation delegation saw Jun Lin Yuan, his back now turned to them.

They thought of how this one man had managed to force them into such a desperate corner.

His talent was clearly exceptional.

If he were allowed to keep developing, he would become another great rival to the Federation.

Without any discussion, almost as a subconscious reflex, the man whom Jun Lin Yuan had nearly killed moments before instantly raised his laser gun.

He aimed for Jun Lin Yuan’s heart and squeezed the trigger.

"BANG!"

It was the sound of a projectile leaving the gun and sinking into flesh.

Jun Lin Yuan let out a muffled grunt, but the hands holding Yu Lan did not tremble in the slightest.

The beautiful little female’s eyes were peacefully closed, her face calm and serene as she lay obediently in the man’s strong arms.

’This is wonderful.’

’I found her.’

A smile curved Jun Lin Yuan’s lips.

The next second.

As if unable to withstand the pain in his chest, the man collapsed heavily onto one knee.

This jolt.

It shook Yu Lan, whose consciousness was already rapidly returning, fully awake.

Yu Lan dazedly opened her eyes.

’She remembered that just before she blacked out, she had been surrounded by a group of males in clothing completely different from that of the Empire.’

’So where was she now?’

The exchange of cannon fire at the Star Port, the low murmur of discussion from the onlookers standing not far off...

...and Jun Lin Yuan, whose clothes were soaked in blood.

"Lanlan, are you okay?"

Su Xingye, Li Yucheng, and Shen Zueran ran over from behind Jun Lin Yuan.

All of them looked at her with worried eyes.

But what about Yu Lan?

At that moment, the beautiful little female’s gaze was fixed on the pale-faced Jun Lin Yuan, who was forcing a smile to comfort her.

"Lanlan, don’t be afraid, I’m fine."

"It’s just a small injury, it’ll heal quickly."

"I haven’t married you yet... I... I absolutely can’t..." ’I absolutely can’t die before that happens.’

Before he could finish his sentence, Jun Lin Yuan passed out completely.

"Jun Lin Yuan!"

In the last moment before his eyes closed, what Jun Lin Yuan saw was Yu Lan’s suddenly panicked face.

He couldn’t help but feel a flash of smugness.

’See? I told you taking a hit for her would be worth it.’