GTAS Arc. 2 Ch. 3

“As long as you behave obediently, I’ll ensure you a lifetime of ease…”

Behave obediently? Not happening. Gu Jinlin, no, now his name is Ji Yichen, would never obediently follow orders in his life.

Ji Yichen lay on the soft bed, allowing the doctor to apply medicine to the bruises on his back. Some places had broken skin, and the medicine stung, making him involuntarily whimper.

“Be gentler with applying the medicine. Can’t you hear him calling out?”

Although the low, authoritative words were a question, they carried the implication that dissent was not tolerated.

There were three people in the room: Ji Yichen, the military officer who had given him his name, Ji Linchen, and the doctor in a white coat applying medicine, Lin Huai.

Feeling relieved when the stinging cotton ball left his skin, Ji Yichen sighed. Lin Huai, who had been sitting on the edge of the bed, stood up and handed the tools to Ji Linchen. Under Ji Linchen’s puzzled gaze, Lin Huai removed his medical gloves and then his face mask, revealing his handsome face.

“Young Master Ji, I’m a medic, not a veterinarian. My methods are only suitable for saving dying soldiers, preventing them from dying. But for a small animal like this, kept in captivity and almost toyed to death, I can’t help. You handle it yourself.”

Lin Huai took off his white coat, revealing his military uniform underneath. The three stripes on his shoulder indicated that his rank was lower than Ji Linchen’s. He was Ji Linchen’s subordinate medic.

“You…”

Ji Linchen widened his eyes. What was going on with Lin Huai today? He was as explosive as if he had eaten dynamite, speaking so sharply.

While Lin Huai and Ji Linchen were arguing, Ji Yichen, lying on the bed, got up and walked over to Ji Linchen. He snatched the tools from him and also took the bottle of medicine.

“I’ll say it again, I’m not newly weaned, nor am I a pet to be kept in captivity. I’ll take care of my wounds myself. You can leave.”

Ji Yichen finished speaking and turned towards the bathroom, ignoring the two people who were stunned there after hearing his words.

With a “bang!” the door to the bathroom was forcefully closed, and the two people in the bedroom regained their senses. Lin Huai had a stern face; it was the first time he had been retorted, but not by a person, rather by a pet. He, a ghost doctor [1], had been retorted by a pet.

Ji Linchen naturally didn’t miss Lin Huai’s embarrassed look. His mood instantly improved, and he reached out to pat Lin Huai’s shoulder, smiling as he said, “Medic, you’ve angered the little lion I’m raising. Be more careful with your words next time, or he might just bite your head off!”

Lin Huai’s expression darkened at the words. With a cold snort, he turned and left Ji Linchen’s room, heading to his own guest room.

Ji Linchen remained unfazed. He picked up the half-empty glass of brandy from the desk and downed it in one gulp. The sharp liquor flowed down his throat into his stomach and then back into his brain through his bloodstream. A flush spread across his chiseled face, and his deep brown eyes became tinged with intoxication.

Casually, he unbuttoned the top two delicate buttons of his white shirt, revealing his attractive collarbones. Listening to the sound of running water from the bathroom, Ji Linchen set down the empty glass and strode towards the bathroom with long strides.

Meanwhile, in the bathroom, Ji Yichen was facing the mirror, twisting his head to inspect the crisscrossing bruises on his thin back. It was truly a distressing sight, each lash had been severe.

He sighed and then struggled to apply medicine to himself, but it was too painful, and he couldn’t manage it. Eventually, Ji Yichen gave up, turning to stare blankly at his reflection in the mirror.

His slightly long, naturally curly hair covered his delicate brows when wet. His clear phoenix eyes were watery, and his small, rosy lips were slightly swollen. His fair and slender body had an indescribable allure.

He reached out his small claw and touched the not very prominent mole at the corner of his right eye, lightly stroking it. This mole always gave him a sense of familiarity.

【 Host, do you need Little Six to help you with your injuries? 】

Ji Yichen came back to his senses and replied silently in his mind, then focused on his reflection in the mirror and muttered softly, 【Tsk, why do I have this frail appearance again?】

As soon as he finished speaking, he pursed his lips and furrowed his brows. Why did he subconsciously say “again”? It was strange…

At that moment, a knock sounded at the door, followed by the low, authoritative voice, “Ji Yichen, come out. I’ll apply the medicine for you. I promise it won’t hurt.”

Ji Yichen rolled his eyes at the words. Wouldn’t hurt? He doubted Ji Linchen’s words! Clearly, just a moment ago, Ji Linchen had forcefully stuffed his mouth with gloves and covered his mouth, not letting him spit them out until he calmed down, then brought him back to his room.

“But the wounds on this body must be treated with medicine in time, otherwise, Ji Yichen is afraid that there will be permanent scars on his delicate and fair skin, which would not look good…”

Just as Ji Linchen outside the door was preparing to enter forcefully, the door of the bathroom was pushed open by the person inside. Only to see the little fellow who was just showing one’s teeth and claws [2] obediently walking out, and he put the things in his hands and then walked barefoot to the bed, crawling up.

Seeing that he hadn’t moved for a long time, the little guy actually muttered discontentedly to himself.

“You said you were going to apply medicine on me? Hurry up, if you dare hurt me, I’ll definitely bite off your ears!”

Ji Linchen returned to his senses at the words, a playful arc formed at the corner of his mouth. It seems that he really provoked an extraordinary little guy!

“Sss…”

Although Ji Linchen was much lighter in his actions, Ji Yichen couldn’t help but inhale sharply.

Damn, he knew that this man’s promise was false! He actually believed it! Simply stupid…

“Is this… all done by Yanzhi? This little bastard, he’s so ruthless… By the way, who’s family are you from in the slave market?”

Ji Yichen frowned, muttering softly, “I don’t know.”

Ji Linchen’s movements paused at the words, his low voice still tinged with doubt, “What do you mean you don’t know?”

He, Ji Yichen, really didn’t know. He didn’t even touch this dog-blood novel. Would he know what was written inside just by looking at the cover? It’s ridiculous!

【Host, just say ‘Bai family’, and Little Six will immediately transmit the memories of the original owner.】

Ji Yichen nodded in his heart, then responded softly with “Bai family” to Ji Linchen.

Upon hearing the two words ‘Bai family’, Ji Linchen raised his hand to continue applying medicine to Ji Yichen. This time, his movements were lighter, as if he was wiping a precious piece of porcelain, afraid of breaking it with a careless move.

“I didn’t expect the so-called upright Bai family to also meddle in the slave market. It is indeed chaotic times now…”

Hearing Ji Linchen’s obvious sigh, Ji Yichen moved his mouth but didn’t say anything.

After all, he had just entered this world, the less said the better, and his previous behavior was already outrageous enough. If he knew that he came from a slave market, a place for selling slaves, he wouldn’t even bite Ji Linchen.

If he died before completing the mission, it would be too unprofitable…

Just after biting off a piece of flesh from Ji Yichen’s hand, a emotionless mechanical voice from the system rang in his mind, reminding him that his scum value had increased to 10.

For such a big piece of flesh, it only amounted to a scum value of 10, indicating that the task was quite challenging. Therefore, without knowing the plot, any action taken by Ji Yichen might not necessarily bring him generous rewards, and he might even end up at a loss, taken advantage of by others!

For example, at this moment, after taking the medicine and being put in the goose-yellow silk pajamas, Ji Yichen was hugged by Ji Linchen. While Ji Yichen looked surprised with wide eyes, Ji Linchen kissed his cheek, and the scent of alcohol tickled Ji Yichen’s nose.

Seeing the little one in his arms frowning and wrinkling his nose, Ji Linchen, who was originally in a somewhat bad mood, suddenly felt much better. The intensifying battles on the front line, coupled with the rapid decline of the power in his country, internal and external troubles, really gave him, a young general with the rank of major general, a headache.

The downfall of the country happened in an instant…

Ji Linchen, lost in thought, reached out and touched Ji Yichen’s still slightly damp hair, his deep eyes filled with contemplation, and he spoke softly.

“Be good, don’t be afraid. It’s safest in my arms. Sleep now.”

After all the commotion, Ji Yichen was indeed a bit tired. Seeing Ji Linchen, who had already closed his eyes and fallen asleep, Ji Yichen relaxed his clenched fist slightly at his side. If Ji Linchen had any ill intentions just now, this fist would have definitely made him understand the consequences of his actions!

Just as Ji Yichen relaxed his body and fell into a peaceful sleep, he vaguely heard the voice of the system.

“Host, the original host’s memories are now being transferred.”

Then Ji Yichen saw in his dream, from an observer’s perspective, two boys playing happily on the grass in the garden. One of the boys made a beautiful flower crown and placed it on the head of the other, who was younger.

“Yu Heng, when you grow up, will you marry me? Let’s get married.” The boy who made the flower crown smiled brightly.

Yu Heng reached up and touched the flower crown on his head, then asked curiously in a childish voice, “Brother Yanzhi, what does ‘marry’ mean?”

Clearly not knowing what marriage meant either, the boy called Yanzhi scratched his head, and seeing Yu Heng’s confusion, he stood up and urged, “Oh, just say if you’re willing or not!”

Seeing his brother Yanzhi getting anxious, Yu Heng immediately nodded vigorously, smiling foolishly, “I’m willing, I’m willing! When we grow up, let’s get married!”

The scene flashed, and it was a chaotic scene with a fishy smell in the slave market. Following the original host’s gaze, Ji Yichen saw Ji Yanzhi sitting on the VIP seat, high above.

“Brother Yanzhi, I’ve come to find you…”

Meanwhile, Ji Linchen, who closed his eyes pretending to sleep, opened his eyes and looked at the little one in his arms, with sparkling tears still hanging on his nose. His deep eyes showed a complex expression as he wiped away the tear and then hugged Ji Yichen tighter, closing his eyes again and drifting into dreamland.

[1] 鬼医 (guǐ yī) – Literally “ghost doctor,” used metaphorically to refer to someone skilled in medical practices, particularly unconventional or secretive methods.

[2] 张牙舞爪 (zhāng yá wǔ zhǎo): Literally “showing one’s teeth and claws,” used figuratively to describe someone being aggressive or threatening.