Volume Eight: Those Years When I Was an Alpha
Fragrance
Everything was quiet, an awkwardly painful quiet.
Jiang Yichuan1 saw the message in the group chat and, before her furious brain could even process it, directly sent a rebuttal.
Jiang Yichuan: [Talking nonsense in eight directions2, inverting black and white3.]
Jiang Yichuan: [Who exactly undressed whom? Who touched whose chest?]
Chaoyang4: [Alright, my bad.]
Jiang Yichuan, furious: [It was you!]
She even dared to say it so reluctantly, as if I had forced her.
Chaoyang: [Mm-hmm, don’t be angry.]
Jiang Yichuan couldn’t be bothered to reply. The moment she looked up, she saw everyone else staring at her. The complex gazes held too many emotions, making her feel like she had no place to hide herself.
“Um…” Jiang Yichuan was eager to explain, her words stuttering, “She’s just talking nonsense, you guys…”
Shi Yaqi5 raised her hand. “You and Chaoyang… have known each other for a long time?”
Jiang Yichuan said, “No.”
“But seeing you two chat, it feels like you’re very familiar with each other,” Shi Yaqi mused. “Like friends who’ve known each other for ages.”
“We’re not,” Jiang Yichuan took a deep breath. “I just met her for the first time a moment ago.”
“Then how did you…”
Seeing Jiang Yichuan’s eyes turn cold, Shi Yaqi instantly shut her mouth and stopped asking.
This Omega had beaten up more Alphas than she could count on two hands. Back during the semi-finals of the national tournament, she herself had been beaten into the hospital by Jiang Yichuan.
The others exchanged glances and no longer brought up the relationship between Jiang Yichuan and Chaoyang.
Chu Luo6 looked at the latest group message. “Chaoyang sent a red packet7!?”
The others opened the group chat and saw that Chaoyang had sent an incredibly large red packet.
Chaoyang: [Red Packet #10000# Star Coins.]
Quan Yang8 said in astonishment: [This is…?]
Chaoyang: [Duobang City9 has many pleasures. There are still two days until the auction, so you can go have some fun and try to integrate into the lifestyle of this planet’s residents.]
Xi Chen10: [Teacher Chaoyang, we have money. You don’t need to give us any.]
Except for Jiang Yichuan, the rest of them had powerful backgrounds and superior financial support. They had no need for Chaoyang to give them Star Coins.
Chaoyang: [Consider it a welcome gift.]
Just as Xi Chen was about to say more, he saw Chu Luo type: [Many thanks, Teacher Chaoyang.]
The others also chimed in with their thanks.
Chaoyang: [You are free to do as you please from now on. If you have any problems, contact me directly.]
Shi Yaqi’s eyes darted: [Can we contact you for any problem?]
Chaoyang: [You can.]
Shi Yaqi: [Teacher Chaoyang, can I ask you out on a date?]
Shi Jiayang11 looked up at his sister, speechless. “Sis, are you crazy!?”
Shi Yaqi winked at him. “I greatly admire Teacher Chaoyang. Now that I have a chance to get close, why should I let it go?”
Quan Yang gave her a thumbs-up. “You’re cow batch!12“
Chaoyang: [That, you cannot do.]
Shi Yaqi, dejected: [Why? Does Teacher Chaoyang like men? Or do you look down on me for being an Alpha?]
Chaoyang: [I like women.]
Everyone’s heart jolted. They hadn’t expected Chaoyang to speak so openly with them.
Shi Yaqi instantly grew excited: [I’m beautiful and have a great figure. Isn’t Teacher Chaoyang going to give me a chance?]
Chaoyang: [You’re not my type.]
Shi Yaqi pouted: [Then what is Teacher Chaoyang’s type? I can try to change.]
“…Have you had enough?!” Shi Jiayang really couldn’t watch his own sister acting like a licking dog13. Although licking up to Chaoyang wasn’t shameful, Shi Jiayang felt it would be a real pity if Chaoyang was actually won over by his sister.
Shi Yaqi shot a glare at her useless brother who was trying to drag her down: [Teacher Chaoyang, won’t you tell me?]
Chaoyang: [@Jiang Yichuan.]
“Huh? Why did Teacher Chaoyang tag Jiang Yichuan?” Quan Yang asked, puzzled. “Weren’t you guys talking about your type?”
Shi Yaqi instantly understood Chaoyang’s reply, as did the others. Only Quan Yang remained in a fog, not knowing what was going on.
Jiang Yichuan saw Chaoyang tag her, her brow furrowed in deep frustration. Everyone could see that Jiang Yichuan was in a very bad mood now, but Quan Yang, as if he had no eyes, went up to ignite her fury.
“Jiang Yichuan, what does Teacher Chaoyang mean by tagging you?” Quan Yang tapped her on the shoulder. “Is there some special meaning?”
He felt the corner of his shirt being tugged. “Chu Luo, why are you pulling on my clothes?”
Chu Luo closed his eyes, speechless. “…”
A pig teammate14. Can’t be saved. Let him be born and die on his own15.
“You want to know?” Jiang Yichuan looked at Quan Yang’s curious face and smiled. “Come, follow me outside. I’ll tell you privately.”
Quan Yang rubbed his hands excitedly. “Okay.”
He followed Jiang Yichuan out of the room. The next second, the four people inside heard Quan Yang’s blood-curdling scream.
“Ah—“
Xi Chen looked at Chu Luo and sighed. “How did he get into Bali?”
Bali Academy was, after all, a high-level institution on par with the First Military Academy and Ian College16. Their admission standards were extremely strict each year. Countless students tried to get in, but the number of accepted applicants was pitifully small. Therefore, any student who could enter one of these three academies was bound to be exceptionally outstanding.
But this Quan Yang…
Chu Luo pushed up his glasses. “He’s a combat specialist student.”
The others instantly understood the fact that Quan Yang had no brain.
Chaoyang had given them ten thousand Star Coins to go out and have fun. After some preparation, they decided to split up to investigate Duobang City. They had heard that an auction was about to be held in the city, and that the core members of the Evil Ghost Bandit Gang would all be attending.
Xi Chen returned the mist inhaler to Jiang Yichuan and breathed a sigh of relief. “Thanks, I’m much better now.”
The road was filled with a chaotic mix of jumbled pheromones—dizzying, filthy, and intensely suffocating.
“It’s fine,” Jiang Yichuan could also smell the pheromones, but her reaction wasn’t as strong as Xi Chen’s. “If you can’t stand it, go back to the hotel first.”
Xi Chen waved his hand. “It’s fine. I’ve been through pheromone interference tests at school. I can overcome this.”
Jiang Yichuan nodded. “Alright.”
The two arrived at the auction house, but the admission tickets were already sold out. The price for a single ticket had soared to 2000 Star Coins, a true luxury.
“I heard the finale item at this auction is very unique. The leader of the Evil Ghost came specifically for this finale item,” Xi Chen said.
Jiang Yichuan asked, “What is it, do you know?”
Xi Chen shook his head. “I don’t know. This finale item is very mysterious. I’ve asked many people, and none of them know what it is. However…”
“However what?”
He paused. “Some people speculate… it might be Sun’s manuscript.”
Jiang Yichuan was puzzled. “What manuscript?”
“I don’t have the specific details, but I’ve heard some rumors,” Xi Chen looked at her. “They say… Sun’s manuscript is important enough to shake the current ABO differentiation hierarchy.”
Jiang Yichuan’s gaze sharpened. “Is that true?”
Xi Chen pressed his lips together. “I’m not sure either.”
The information he had gathered was incomplete, making it impossible to deduce a concrete result.
“We’ll see when the time comes,” Jiang Yichuan said. “We have tickets anyway. We’ll just quietly observe its changes17.”
Chaoyang had also prepared the auction tickets for them.
Xi Chen nodded. “Okay.”
He looked around. As night fell, the dim yellow streetlights made the dilapidated city appear even more desolate.
“Let’s go back.”
They had already scouted the eastern and western districts of Duobang City. Now all they had to do was go back and wait for the auction to begin tomorrow night.
“You go back first.” Jiang Yichuan turned and walked in another direction.
Xi Chen called after her, “Where are you going? I’ll go with…”
“No need,” Jiang Yichuan refused him bluntly. “I want to be alone for a while.”
Xi Chen lowered his eyes. “Alright. Come back early. Call me if anything happens.”
“Mm-hmm.” Jiang Yichuan walked toward the distant shadows and gradually disappeared from sight.
Xi Chen sighed and turned to leave.
Once night fell, the sides of the decadent streets were lined with people dressed like flowering branches catching the eye18. There were Omegas, Betas, and even Alphas who were supposed to be dominant.
They casually released their pheromones to entice passersby, deliberately exposing their fragile glands to lure out the desires and needs of others.
These people were like beasts in a perpetual state of heat, devoid of shame.
They were completely dominated by the indulgence in their hearts, having lost their sense of self, abandoning all dignity and principles.
They lost themselves, willingly sinking into depravity.
Jiang Yichuan watched coldly as an Alpha in front of her pounced on an Omega. The two were so impatient they were about to start getting intimate right there in the open.
Jiang Yichuan’s brow furrowed tightly, and she wanted to quickly leave this place.
But the people next to them saw the strange and were not surprised19, even watching the entangled pair with great interest. Some even looked like they wanted to join in for a lively time…
Jiang Yichuan felt she couldn’t stand such a suffocating atmosphere. The heavy, oppressive sounds from the pair made her extremely uncomfortable…
The intermingled, chaotic scents of information filled the air, blending together. The tips of teeth bit into glands, temporary marks given out casually…
No one wanted to be responsible for another. All they wanted was a body full of desire and endless, stimulating pleasure.
A wave of nausea and dry heaving made Jiang Yichuan’s face turn pale. She hadn’t wanted to come here, but she had seen that person’s figure earlier.
Jiang Yichuan turned on her heel, wanting to leave this place of debauchery without limit and shattered heads and rotting bodies20.
The moment she turned, she bumped into someone’s embrace. Her nose was filled with a somewhat familiar, clean fragrance and a laugh that made her ears tingle.
“Hehe… is Xiao Chuanchuan throwing herself into my arms and offering her embrace?”
Just as Jiang Yichuan was about to step back, Wen Nuan’s hand wrapped tightly around her waist. She said sharply, “Let go!”
“Xiao Chuanchuan, do you plan to keep hiding in my arms? Or do you plan to come out and see the crowds fornicating all over the street?” Wen Nuan glanced at the Omegas who wanted to rush over, scaring them off with a single cold look.
She teased, “Or does Xiao Chuanchuan enjoy watching the lewd looks on these people’s faces while they make love?”
A murderous glint flashed in Jiang Yichuan’s eyes. “Are you fucking trying to die?”
Wen Nuan looked at the dagger pressed against her abdomen and chuckled. “Don’t be angry. I’m just a little jealous.”
“What?” Jiang Yichuan didn’t understand what she meant.
Wen Nuan lowered her head, leaning close to her ear. “If Xiao Chuanchuan likes to watch, I can give you a live broadcast.”
“…” Jiang Yichuan’s eyes narrowed. With a twist of her wrist, she thrust the dagger forward.
“Tsk, you really went for it?” Wen Nuan instantly retreated. The dagger only grazed the surface of her skin, drawing a little blood.
She looked at the blood on her finger and lamented, “Xiao Chuanchuan is so cruel, huh?”
Jiang Yichuan wiped the blood from her dagger. “I can be much crueler. Want to try?”
“You want to kill me?”
Jiang Yichuan looked up. “I don’t know you well. Don’t try to get close to me, or you’ll die by my hand.”
A trace of disappointment flickered in Wen Nuan’s heart. “You like that kid who was with you just now?”
Jiang Yichuan put away her dagger and quickly walked away from the street. “None of your business.”
Originally, I planned to ask Chaoyang a few things, but this person is a pervert to the extreme. She probably wouldn’t tell me easily anyway. I might as well not ask, to avoid getting entangled with her.
Jiang Yichuan walked out of the decadent street and slowly exhaled. “Stop following me.”
Wen Nuan watched her retreating back. “The finale item at the auction is indeed Sun’s manuscript.”
Jiang Yichuan froze.
“The content of that manuscript is about the operational method for a risk-free surgery to resolve gland differentiation and development.”
Jiang Yichuan’s pupils widened. She spun around abruptly to face Wen Nuan. “What did you say?”
“Sun once experimented with how to eliminate the influence of glands on the differentiation of ABO humans. Omegas would no longer be affected by Alpha pheromones, would no longer have heat periods. They would become as strong as Alphas, or at the very least, live as normally as Betas, no longer disturbed by pheromones.”
Jiang Yichuan’s throat went dry. “This… is this…?”
Wen Nuan walked forward and looked at the black scarf on Jiang Yichuan’s neck, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes. “This world is changing, Jiang Yichuan. Everything you want will come to pass.”
Jiang Yichuan’s heart trembled. Just as she was about to grab Wen Nuan’s hand to verify the truth of her words, she saw the other woman suddenly take a step back, as if in fear of something.
“You…?”
Wen Nuan pointed behind Jiang Yichuan. “Watch out!”
Jiang Yichuan whirled around warily, only to see nothing behind her. She realized it was Chaoyang’s tactic to lure the tiger from the mountain21. When she whipped her head back, the person was, as expected, gone.
She took a few quick steps forward but didn’t see Chaoyang’s figure. Suddenly, the gland on the back of her neck stirred.
Jiang Yichuan touched her slightly swelling gland, her expression hardening. There was a faint, barely perceptible scent of roses in the air.
It was Chaoyang’s pheromones.
Jiang Yichuan stared in the direction Chaoyang had left, her eyes gradually deepening, like a faint glimmer of light had suddenly fallen into an endless abyss.
She clenched her fists and hooked the corner of her lips into a smile.
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Wen Nuan: I’ve been exposed!?
Happy New Year’s Day, giving everyone a double update. Wishing you all get rich soon.
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