Chapter 9: Episode 2.4- Shen Yuan's Charm
Shen Yuan threw a bombastic side-eye at the black-haired alpha sitting leisurely on the couch. What the hell is this guy's problem?
Trystan saw this simple gesture from the tall omega, and he found it cute, so he thought to humor Shen Yuan a little by jesting at Bai Tingfeng, "What is that, Tingfeng? Your animalistic intuition strikes once again?"
"Oh?" Shen Yuan looked quizzically at the alpha opposite to him. Bai Tingfeng is an S-Class swordmaster known for his on-point battle instincts in the manhua.
He could dungeon dive with no company and get out of it unscathed because, according to some, he possesses a part of the Bai family's unique family trait, giving him a danger-detecting ability close to a wild animal.
If what Trystan said is true, should he listen to Bai Tingfeng's warning?
Oh, hell no. Shen Yuan is the Celestial Fox Spirit Clan's Suki, the possessor of nine-tails, so there is no way, even in heaven, that he will shy away from danger.
With a broader smile and revealing the shallow dimple on his left cheek, Shen Yuan faced Logan while speaking in a comforting tone, "Let's not mind him. That guy has a serious attitude problem."
He even confidently winked at the shorter omega, then discreetly looked back at Bai Tingfeng as if he were saying, "What? Got a problem with that?"
The well-dressed jerk just clenched his jaw and averted his irritated eyes. Like he is fed up with Shen Yuan's cheekiness.
"Thank you so much for supporting my career," Shen Yuan's fox-shaped eyes squinted as he smiled.
Fuck the guy behind him who snorted. 'I swear. I'll put that damned Bai Tingfeng to his rightful place after this!
While the husband and husband are having a silent war, the other omega has an internal battle with himself.
Logan was so starstruck that he had forgotten his mission and reason for coming here, which was to pry on the mind of Shen Yuan, their investigation's main person of interest, who is involved in the abnormal formation of the dungeon gate in Roseely Natural Park.
According to their initial investigation, Shen Yuan suffered amnesia after surviving a Mana Overload, making it inconvenient to interrogate him.
In addition, the S-Class Master Bai is keeping close security around his husband, so it deters the Hunter's Association from making any move to force the smiling omega in front of him.
That's why they sent him, an A-Class Mentalist, to accompany the Hunter Association's S-Class Agent, Trystan Kingsley, to read the memories buried in the depths of Shen Yuan's mind.
Just a touch on his target's hand, and he could see the realm not visible to the man's eyes. But he has a dilemma. He can't seem to find the courage to violate the privacy of such a charming person. Logan's logic denies that Shen Yuan is a terrorist, contrary to what was believed by other agents involved in the investigation.
"I-I am okay," he meekly said. Maybe it is the celebrity's halo; Shen Yuan in his sight was shining when he grins at him like that.
Trystan saw that the newbie agent that went with him was fanboying their primary target. He can somehow understand it because he must admit that Shen Yuan's presence is extraordinary. Trystan stepped forward with a hidden irritation in his ocean-blue eyes.
"Come on, don't be shy," Trystan told Logan. He secretly made a hand signal to Logan to do his job, or else he would personally hand the punishment to the omega for wasting his precious time.
Because Logan is a stereotypical meek omega, he is easily teared up to such pressure.
"Oh, are you okay?" Shen Yuan looked at Logan and acted worriedly.
"He is okay! Why else can he not? I am sorry you witnessed such an embarrassing side from my partner. Both of you are omega, but he is like a cockroach compared to you in all aspects," The tall and muscled blonde alpha flashed a swooning smile at Shen Yuan despite the sorry condition of his partner.
Trystan Kingsley is the kind of guy who flirts on a regular basis as long the other person is his type. But if someone doesn't fit his tastes, he is especially ruthless to them.
For example, Shen Yuan perfectly caught his attention with his good looks and blinding personality. Meanwhile, Logan is a lower junior at work who is plain and boring. He perfectly fits the latter description.
Trystan is a dick. And everyone in the room knows it by now.
"Trystan Kingsley, that's too much," Bai Tingfeng reacted from the side, his face portraying disapproval to the insensitive words of the alpha.
The room's temperature dropped to several degrees after that, and tension that had disappeared earlier came back in full force.
"Hahahaha," the stifling atmosphere was broken by the bellowing laugh of Shen Yuan. It sounded villain-like due to the sense of apathy that it gives off. The two alphas and the other omega went still after hearing it. They somehow feel oppressed by the presence of the omega in front of them.
"You know what? You are funny," Shen Yuan started, his eyes directed at Trystan's blue eyes. He doesn't like seeing someone being bullied in front of him.
He is not kind nor born a kind and righteous celestial fox spirit. Shen Yuan is simply bothered that an adult will cry before him.
That is what he dislikes.
"I really appreciate that you held me in such high regard, but I do not like that you are complimenting me at the expense of someone's self-esteem," Shen Yuan flashed a wide grin. It didn't hold any malice, just a typical grin. But that is why Trystan felt the hairs on the back of his neck standing.
How could someone be beautiful and dangerous at the same time? This is what he thought, as the dark eyes of the omega in front of him held him captive.
He has this oppressive feeling, and at the same time, he likes it.
Shen Yuan doesn't care what feeling he gives to the other alpha. All he cares about is giving a piece of his mind, just like he always did. He added, "It made you look petty, honestly. And petty is not sexy. No one would want someone like that in the long run."
"What a pity." Shen Yuan finally said.
"Huh?" Trystan looked as if a bomb exploded right before his face when he heard such words from the omega's mouth.
He is an S-Class awakener from a reputable family and an alpha! No one looked at him with disgusted pity the same way this tall and gorgeous omega in front of him!
No matter how the man's thoughts pan out, Shen Yuan doesn't care. Hell, he didn't even feel bothered by the enigmatic stare that the dark-haired, drop-dead gorgeous alpha on the couch was giving him.
Who cares about Bai Tingfeng anyway? Ugh!
With sturdy confidence, he handed his hand to Logan and spoke in a much gentler tone. "Do it."
"W-what was that?" Logan became nervous because of words that carry certainty. Did Shen Yuan figure out his abilities and their intention?
"The handshake…" Shen Yuan pointed his outstretched hand with his lips.
As if he was charmed, Logan did as the other told him, and he held the flawless hand of Shen Yuan.
His eyes widened when his ability was suddenly triggered, trying to pull himself to the depths of the mind of the omega in front of him.
"Huff. Huff." The omega mentalist gasped multiple times at the overflowing feeling of being inside Shen Yuan's mind.
He expected to see the vast array of memories in spherical form, but he saw nothing of that sort. Instead, he was surrounded by thick white clouds.
"You are lucky I took pity on you, human. The next time you pull something like this, I will make sure you will suffer greatly," a voice that was as pleasant as flowing water sounded from above them.
And there, he saw a majestic being riding the clouds. Its cold blue eyes were looking at him as if he was just a bug.
But strangely, deep in his heart, he wanted to be under that demeaning gaze.
The spread-out clouds behind the beautiful creature moved in a very leisurely way. Logan was enthralled by those peculiar things moving in the back, and he realized what those were a little too late.
'Those are actually tails! It's a nine-tails-'
Logan's thoughts are suddenly interrupted by the being's voice once again.
"Now go, weak-looking omega with powerful mental power. Make sure to build up your strength and kick that annoying alpha's ass for me."
Those are the last words the majestic nine-tailed fox spoke before the clouds started swirling, completely obscuring his sight.
"Are you okay? Seems like you are indeed my fan. You got starstruck by just shaking my hands," Shen Yuan's voice jolted Logan back to reality.
"What?" Logan was obviously a little confused for a minute. Then his eyes landed on Shen Yuan's meaningful smirk, and he found himself stuck in that smile.
"Y-yes, I am your fan."
Logan completely fell for Shen Yuan's charm.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone