ISWTDB Ch92 [Arc 8]

Chapter 92: Interstellar ABO (1,2)

Without Ying Chenghao as a major support, and having previously offended so many people, Su Ying could no longer survive in the entertainment industry.

What was worse, her previous videos of mingling with others were soon exposed. But the person who leaked them was not Ying Zhao; it was someone from her social circle who secretly recorded them. That person lost their phone, and the videos were found and posted online.

As a result, Su Ying became synonymous with promiscuity. She had to wear glasses and a mask whenever she went out, even avoiding returning to her parents’ home.

Unable to work like ordinary people, Su Ying’s savings dwindled. Finally, she had no choice but to hide in a remote village, increasingly resenting the child in her womb.

Through the system’s monitoring, Xiaobai confirmed that the child in Su Ying’s womb was indeed Ying Chenghao’s—blood of the Ying family. Thus, it must be said that the protagonist was indeed gifted, and the heroine’s previous actions were unnecessary.

Ying Zhao, knowing that Su Ying cursed the child in her womb every day, didn’t want an innocent child to suffer. Moreover, the Ying family indeed needed an heir.

So after Su Ying’s child was born, Ying Zhao had Shi Yancheng send a subordinate disguised as a passerby. He claimed that his family had always been childless and wanted to adopt an unwanted child from the village, offering a certain reward.

Su Ying, who had always seen the child as a burden, immediately agreed to give away her own flesh and blood for a few thousand yuan.

In this way, the child returned to the Ying family, named Ying Yang by Ying Zhao, who, along with Shi Yancheng, raised him as their heir.

However, they told others that he was adopted, so that Su Ying would not learn the truth and come to pester the child in the future.

Although he had incompetent parents, perhaps due to proper education, Ying Yang grew up to be very sensible and was particularly attached to Ying Zhao.

Although every time he tried to act spoiled with Ying Zhao, he would be thrown out of the room by a jealous Shi Yancheng, he still enjoyed doing it.

In this way, Ying Yang grew up healthily. Even though he didn’t have biological parents, his adoptive fathers loved him dearly, and he found a different kind of family fulfillment.

In Ying Yang’s eyes, Dad (Ying Zhao) was always gentle, cooking delicious meals for him and caring for him tenderly. Father (Shi Yancheng), on the other hand, was always pushing and training him to become a qualified heir.

Although sometimes, Ying Yang felt that Father’s possessiveness toward Dad was too strong—even when he was a child and wanted to cuddle in Dad’s arms, Father would show a very unpleasant expression.

And then, using his public office to avenge private wrongs, Father would increase his workload under the pretext of helping him grow faster. However, Ying Yang still managed to find joy in the hardship, as Dad would always comfort him tenderly afterward. Ying Yang would then immerse himself in the warmth Dad gave him, while secretly enjoying Father’s jealousy.

He thought these happy days would last a long time, but unexpectedly, right after he turned eighteen and became an adult, Father handed over the entire vast family business to him and went traveling the world with Dad.

Although Father said it was because Ying Yang was capable of handling things independently, Ying Yang knew in his heart that it was entirely due to Father’s possessiveness, wanting to spend a two-person world with Dad.

Thus, the pitiful Ying Yang had no choice but to take over the vast family business, managing the Ying family while gloomily waiting for his beloved Dad and his unreliable Father to occasionally return.

In this world, Ying Zhao still accompanied his lover until the end of their lives. After Shi Yancheng passed away, Ying Zhao held his hand and lay down beside him.

Looking at his now mature and steady child, Ying Zhao raised his hand and gently touched Ying Yang’s cheek. Seeing the tears in Ying Yang’s eyes, Ying Zhao smiled.

He knew that Ying Yang already understood that he was going to accompany his lover in death. Although Ying Yang was reluctant, Ying Zhao could only apologize. Without his lover, he would not remain in this world.

Before leaving, Ying Zhao generously used his divine power to leave a blessing. This power would protect Ying Yang’s family, ensuring their happiness and stability for generations.

Afterward, Ying Zhao held tightly to his lover’s hand and left this world with fragments of his lover’s soul.

“Damn it! You wretch, open the door!”

“Don’t think you can escape by hiding in there, you glandless freak! Get out here, now!”

The noisy cursing and the pounding on the door made Ying Zhao’s head throb. The surrounding environment emitted an unpleasant smell.

Opening his eyes and glancing around the cramped space, Ying Zhao realized he had arrived in a new world. It seemed that he was trapped in a bathroom.

Having been tempered through several worlds, the soul crossing no longer caused much discomfort, which he found quite satisfying compared to the previous piercing pain.

However, just then, a clattering sound came from above the bathroom door. Ying Zhao looked up to see someone attempting to pour a bucket of water over him through the gap above the stall.

In the instant the water was about to pour down, Ying Zhao quickly dodged backward, his legs sticking to the corner of the wall like a spider, avoiding the fate of becoming soaked.

However, even so, the splashing water still wet the hem of his clothes, causing Ying Zhao’s expression to turn extremely unpleasant.

Laughter erupted from outside as a group of people seemed pleased with their prank on Ying Zhao. They continued kicking the door forcefully, threatening Ying Zhao to open it.

With no time to absorb the original owner’s memories, Ying Zhao still had no intention of letting himself be easily bullied in this situation.

He decided to take the initiative and fight back, kicking the door open. The stall door swung open with a bang, and Bella, who had been waiting outside, was knocked to the ground by the force, letting out a sharp scream.

Around her stood several students, male and female, all staring at Ying Zhao in shock.

They couldn’t imagine that the gloomy-faced guy before them was the same person they usually bullied.

Bella struggled to get up with the help of those around her, glaring at Ying Zhao and cursing, “Ying Yan! You wretch, how dare you! Go! Hold him down for me. I’m going to teach this wretch a lesson.”

The people around Bella hesitated, feeling a tremor of fear at the sight of Ying Zhao’s current state. But remembering this person’s usual lack of strength, they doubted he could resist them.

So, a burly male student stepped forward first, his face contorted as he lunged at Ying Zhao, raising his fist to strike.

Seeing the foolish man before him, a cold glint flashed in Ying Zhao’s eyes, and without hesitation, he broke the arm that was about to punch him.

The boy’s scream echoed in the bathroom, his arm bending at an unnatural angle before he fainted from the pain.

“Monster! He’s a monster!” a girl tried to scream in terror, but Ying Zhao’s icy glare silenced her instantly. She felt as if her throat had been gripped, too scared to utter another word.

She felt that his gaze was so cold that if she made another sound, he would snap her neck.

Seeing Ying Zhao’s dark expression, no one dared approach him anymore. Even the usually domineering Bella could only tremble and retreat.

Ying Zhao left the area with a frosty expression, then quickly walked into an empty corridor after exiting the bathroom. Seeing that there was no one around, he finally stopped and sat down on the stairs.

He gasped for breath, wiping the sweat that had formed on his forehead. The body in this world had just been condensed, and although the pain of crossing over was no longer there, it still took time to adapt. Using force right after arrival was still a bit strenuous for Ying Zhao.

He hurriedly found a secluded space to harmonize the fusion of his spirit and body, and then had Xiao Bai in his consciousness transmit the plot of this world to him.

Contrary to the worlds he was familiar with, this was a future world where technology had advanced rapidly—a time belonging to the interstellar era.

Due to technological progress, humans could now live on different planets in the universe. Traveling from one planet to another on space ships no longer required much time.

However, after venturing into the universe, humanity also encountered a more formidable enemy—the Zerg.

The Zerg were greedy and domineering. After depleting the resources of one planet, they would move on to the next. Like locusts passing through, any planet they invaded was left in desolation.

But in the face of such a powerful enemy, humanity was not without means of resistance. They created mechas and countless weapons, and battleships capable of confronting the Zerg.

The primary requirement for piloting a mecha was strong mental power and a robust physique. The classification of genders in this world was also quite unique, divided into three main categories: Alpha, Beta, and Omega.

Most Alphas had strong physiques and were the protectors of the empire, while Omegas possessed powerful mental abilities and had a high capacity for reproduction. Alphas and Omegas each made up about a quarter of the population, with the remaining population being Betas, who had average mental and physical abilities.

Alphas and Omegas were mainly attracted to each other by their pheromones. Omegas had glands on the nape of their necks that emitted a unique scent, which attracted Alphas to mark them.

After reaching adulthood, Omegas would periodically enter heat, emitting strong pheromones to induce Alphas to mark them.

Once an Alpha and Omega were fully marked and their minds fused, the Omega would become dependent on the Alpha, and the Alpha would develop a strong sense of possessiveness toward their Omega.

Ying Zhao felt a bit uncomfortable with this kind of classification, especially when he saw the concept of a heat period; his face nearly turned completely dark.

Fortunately, the uncontrollable heat periods were only a thing of the early interstellar era. By now, although heat periods still existed, the development of inhibitors was very advanced, and in most cases, there was no longer the kind of animalistic frenzy associated with them.

Thanks to the effective development of inhibitors, Omegas were no longer a discriminated group. They could also study according to their specialties, and many talented individuals even joined the military, becoming a cornerstone in defending the empire.

However, pheromones remained an important way to attract mates, and the tradition of marking still existed between Alpha and Omega partners. Matching pheromones indeed led to better bonding.

The strength of an Alpha or Omega’s pheromones also indicated their physical and mental power. Generally, Alphas and Omegas with stronger mental and physical prowess had more appealing pheromones.

After bonding, partners could even influence each other’s pheromones, and couples with a high degree of mental fusion could enhance their combat abilities when fighting together.

Alphas without a partner to assist their mental strength could choose to use potions to enhance their combat abilities, but these potions typically had side effects.

Although they could provide a burst of power in battle, the user would experience a period of weakness afterward, and long-term use could even cause mental instability in Alphas.

The protagonist of this world was an Alpha with no particular status or background, named Abner. Although he came from a civilian background, his physical and mental strength were exceptionally strong, both reaching an outstanding S-rank.

Because of this, Abner was able to stand out on a second-tier planet and join the main star’s military. However, in the talent-rich main star military, Abner was not particularly remarkable.

But Abner was not discouraged. He was very diligent, constantly working hard to accumulate military achievements, and eventually, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant due to his excellent performance in a battle.

After his promotion, Abner had some time off. During his vacation, he was assigned to the Imperial Academy as an instructor for the students, where he met the gentle and beautiful noblewoman Bella.

Bella was the niece of the Imperial Empress, backed by a powerful family and of noble lineage. Bella herself was also very hardworking, a genius in pharmacology. At a young age, she could already produce A-grade potions, making her a rising star among pharmacists.

Thus, two people of vastly different statuses but equally hardworking fell in love. As in many clichéd love stories, Bella’s family was always opposed to her being with Abner, believing that Abner was unworthy of their noble daughter.

But Bella and Abner were both very determined. For the sake of his beloved, Abner fought even harder on the battlefield, and with the help of potions made by Bella, he gradually rose to the rank of general.

In the final great battle, Abner followed the Empire’s Marshal, Ernest, to fight the Zerg. Ernest’s mental strength erupted on the battlefield, and although he destroyed most of the Zerg, he could no longer continue fighting the Zerg Queen.

At this critical moment, Abner’s mental strength suddenly surged, thanks to Bella’s ultimate potion, skyrocketing from S-rank to 3S-rank in an instant. He single-handedly annihilated the Zerg Queen, becoming the hero of the entire empire.

Abner returned in triumph and married Bella, with the lovers finally united.

Because Marshal Ernest was severely injured in the battle, with his mental strength almost completely destroyed, he could no longer fulfill the duties of a marshal. Abner succeeded Ernest, becoming the new Marshal of the Empire, and eventually, he became a legend throughout the entire empire.

If you only looked at the data, it seemed like a straightforward love story—two people in love defying class barriers, working hard to be together, and eventually creating a legend together. But with a world view, Ying Zhao knew that the truth was not so simple.

Ying Zhao’s identity in this world is that of an Omega named Ying Yan. This name doesn’t even appear in the plot, making it seem like he’s completely insignificant, a mere background character. The only connection between him and the male and female protagonists is that Ying Yan is also a student at the Imperial Academy.

However, in reality, the two people Ying Yan hates the most in this world are Abner and Bella. They stole everything from him, took away the honor and achievements that should have been his, and ruined his life.

The original Ying Yan, despite being an Omega, was born without glands. His mother, also an Omega from a small family, was abandoned by his father, Ying Guohao, after giving birth to the “defective” Ying Yan.

Ying Guohao viewed Ying Yan as a stain on his reputation and banished him and his mother to a farm on a small, lower-tier planet under the Ying family’s name. He quickly remarried, forming a union with an Omega from a prestigious family.

Ying Yan had to work alongside his mother on the farm from a young age, just to barely fill his stomach. Despite their difficult circumstances, his mother never gave up on him.

She truly loved Ying Yan and knew that knowledge was her child’s only way out. Ignoring the cold ridicule from others, she diligently taught Ying Yan everything she could.

Unfortunately, Ying Yan’s mother passed away when he was fourteen. To fulfill his mother’s wish, Ying Yan studied even harder and showed remarkable talent in pharmacology.

When Ying Guohao learned of this, he suddenly remembered that he had this son. He sent people to test Ying Yan’s physical and mental strength, and the results showed that both were at an impressive A-level.

Only then did Ying Guohao, who had always treated him as nonexistent, begin to take Ying Yan seriously. After all, an Omega with both A-level physical and mental strength was extremely rare.

Even without glands, Ying Yan’s talent in pharmacology made him a valuable asset that could be exploited in the future.

So Ying Guohao sent people to bring Ying Yan back and reluctantly enrolled him in the Imperial Academy for further studies, but only on the condition that Ying Yan quickly prove his worth.

To stay at the Imperial Academy, Ying Yan studied extremely hard and soon independently produced a batch of high-quality B+ grade potions. This finally satisfied Ying Guohao, who allowed him to continue his studies.

But in reality, this batch of advanced potions did not reflect the true extent of Ying Yan’s abilities. His talent in pharmacology was extraordinary, and he was hiding his true strength.

Ying Yan’s initial physical and mental strength were only at the B level, which he slowly improved through long hours of labor on the farm.

Ying Yan discovered that human physique could be altered through external means, which gave him hope that he could also enhance his mental strength.

So, while still in the village, he painstakingly experimented with the knowledge he had gleaned from books and managed to create a potion that could slightly enhance mental strength.

Although this potion subjected him to immense pain and nearly killed him, it also allowed his B-level mental strength to leap to near A-level.

Ying Yan understood the significance of this—a potion that could truly enhance mental strength was crucial in the fight against the Zerg and would also change his future.

He knew he had to stay at the Imperial Academy, because once he eliminated the potion’s side effects and successfully completed it, he would reveal it to the world and become a legend. At that point, he could free himself from his family and the father who saw him only as a tool.

But unfortunately, he encountered Abner, who had come to the school as an instructor.

Ying Yan was a solitary person, and despite his outstanding achievements, he was ostracized and mocked due to his lack of glands. He usually kept to himself until Abner suddenly appeared by his side, showing him care and concern.

Ying Yan had never been treated so kindly by anyone other than his mother, so he quickly fell in love with Abner and shared his greatest secret with him.

But Abner had always known that Ying Yan was a well-known genius in the pharmacology department. He saw how isolated and helpless Ying Yan was and realized that such a person would be the easiest to manipulate.

So, Abner deliberately became close to Ying Yan, hoping to obtain some potions that would be advantageous to him on the battlefield. He never expected that Ying Yan actually had the ability to create a potion that could genuinely enhance mental strength.

With Ying Yan’s potions, Abner became unstoppable on the battlefield. He used sweet words to lull Ying Yan, telling him that he wanted to wait until he became a general before marrying Ying Yan, promising him a grand wedding.

Ying Yan believed him and worked tirelessly to produce potions for Abner. But when Abner finally rose to the rank of general, the person he married was not Ying Yan. Instead, he married Bella, who had always mocked Ying Yan, bullied him at school, and constantly took credit for the potions Ying Yan had made.

When Ying Yan learned of this, he was devastated, but the shameless Abner approached him again, claiming that it was all for their future.

He told Ying Yan that he had married Bella only because her family background could help him advance further in the military, and that he would still come back to Ying Yan.

Despite Abner’s silver tongue, Ying Yan had his own pride—he absolutely couldn’t tolerate a partner’s betrayal. So, he resolutely left Abner.

But Abner wasn’t willing to let go of Ying Yan’s abilities. When he saw that Ying Yan had been framed by Bella and was left with nothing, forced to take a civilian spaceflight to live on a small planet, Abner used his power to secretly capture Ying Yan.

He locked him in an underground laboratory, forcing Ying Yan to continually produce potions for him. Ying Yan tried to escape several times, but each time, he was caught by Abner.

He was shackled with heavy chains on his wrists and ankles, and Abner even once attempted to forcibly mark him to keep him by his side. It was only because Ying Yan was willing to die rather than submit that Abner abandoned the idea of marking him.

Later, Bella discovered Ying Yan locked in the basement. Ying Yan begged her to release him, but instead, Bella not only insulted him but also decided to use Ying Yan as a tool to make a name for herself. She claimed the credit for Ying Yan’s potions as her own, becoming a top-tier pharmacist.

Bella and Abner, relying on Ying Yan’s efforts behind the scenes, became the idols of the Empire, while the original Ying Yan remained shackled in a dark, sunless basement, making potions day after day.

It wasn’t until the tenth year, after yet another failed escape attempt, that Ying Yan, unable to endure the imprisonment and torment any longer, made a poison for himself and committed suicide.

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Author’s Note:

I feel so sorry for the original character! I really wanted to beat up the male and female leads while writing this!!!