Marked the Protagonist A (Translated)

Chapter 90: Mental Power Regulation

Chapter 90: Mental Power Regulation

After handling the mess with a strong hand, Ji Chenxi returned to his chamber, closing his eyes wearily, seeking a moment of peace.

However, just as he closed his eyes, someone took his hand, their immense mental power flowing through his fingers, helping him untangle his chaotic mental domain. The tremendous force provided a soothing sensation, like soaking in warm water.

Ji Chenxi felt a bit languid from this comfort. He lazily lifted his eyelids, like a cat languorously licking its fur, casting a faint glance at the person approaching him.

"You seem to be enjoying this," Chi Zhuo pointed out.

"I have a headache," Ji Chenxi replied, gripping Chi Zhuo's hand to successfully change the subject.

Chi Zhuo chuckled. Ji Chenxi getting a headache was entirely self-inflicted; daring to remotely control someone still possessing human consciousness would naturally lead to backlash from the mental power. For someone who didn't take care of himself, sarcasm was deserved. Yet, seeing Ji Chenxi's half-closed eyes, dark circles, and hidden fatigue, Chi Zhuo found it hard to be harsh. He felt torn between thinking Ji Chenxi was reckless and recognizing that the child was still young, so a little indulgence wasn't a big deal.

Even Chi Zhuo was becoming accustomed to Ji Chenxi's self-neglectful behavior.

With one free hand, he raised it to massage Ji Chenxi's temples and softly replied, "Just a couple more sessions of regulation, and you'll be fine."

"You're suddenly so gentle; I'm a bit unaccustomed to it."

"Oh? So, in the prince's eyes, I'm quite fearsome?"

"Can't blame me; after all, Brother Chi Zhuo doesn't have much tenderness for this delicate flower." Ji Chenxi couldn't help but laugh at the "delicate flower" he had just referred to himself as; no matter how weak an alpha was, it was unrelated to being a delicate flower.

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I might have almost forgotten you were a delicate flower, hmm? Little rose." The last few words rolled off Chi Zhuo's tongue, tinged with ambiguity.

Ji Chenxi smiled at the term 'little rose.' "I really don't like that name; it was fine when I was a child, but now, it doesn't suit an adult alpha."

"But it's quite cute."

"Then you can call me that in private."

"Su Yu often calls you that."

Ji Chenxi's eyes were already closed, as if he could fall asleep at any moment. "After all, he's been called that since he was a child; I can't force him not to."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Chenxi hooked his arm around Chi Zhuo's neck and said, "I'm tired."

"Get some good sleep; I'll take care of any problems for you."

"Then I'm really going to sleep."

Chi Zhuo replied and watched as Ji Chenxi yawned, his eyes glistening slightly. He raised a finger to gently wipe away the moisture. "Your Highness is quite carefree; aren't you afraid I'll take advantage of you while you sleep?"

Ji Chenxi slightly lifted his eyelids, glancing at Chi Zhuo, then unhesitatingly chose to continue sleeping. "Go ahead and take advantage; I don't want to deal with that pile of troublesome matters anyway."

Chi Zhuo chuckled softly and fell silent.

He stayed beside Ji Chenxi, waiting until Ji Chenxi's breathing grew more even, almost asleep, before silently getting up. Given the current tumultuous situation, many forces would inevitably be reshuffled. This was the perfect time for underground powers to develop again; some families were bound to fade away to make room for others.