Omega Taming the Black Moonlight - Chapter 16

Yan Liu’s mind couldn’t even process why Ji Yilian had suddenly appeared here.

How could Ji Yilian be using the training room next door by such a coincidence?!

Her head swam with shock, confusion, and disbelief.

The Omega, whose lunch had been snatched halfway, widened her almond-shaped eyes. The innate composure in her soul was overwhelmed by the other emotions in her eyes, making her appear even more adorable.

She looked exactly like a kitten whose favorite fish treat had been stolen.

The kitten was thin, clearly having never had a proper meal. Perhaps she lacked someone to care for her consistently. Her back was slender, and her cheeks were gaunt.

On her palm-sized face, her round eyes stood out prominently, brimming with vitality.

Ji Yilian glanced at her, a faint curve tugging at her lips.

“Or do you want me to eat it all and order another portion for yourself?”

Ahhh! How could she say something like that?!

Yan Liu puffed out her cheeks, straightened up abruptly, and reached for the lunchbox.

“Who said I’d let you eat it all?! Half at most!”

To reward herself for her strenuous training, she had ordered all her favorite foods, wanting to treat herself properly.

But Ji Yilian, who had suddenly appeared halfway through, was like the mantis stalking the cicada, only to be preyed upon by the oriole behind her.

The moment Ji Yilian showed up, she tried to snatch away Yan Liu’s reward, instantly diminishing her joy.

However… remembering that the money she had spent was all Ji Yilian’s, she found it difficult to refuse outright.

The Omega, her lips pressed into a thin line, looked petite and delicate, her fair skin flushed with a rosy glow. The high-intensity training had made her complexion appear even fairer, naturally enhancing her beauty.

With a flushed face, she lowered her head and walked into the training room, her voice sounding reluctant.

“Come in.”

Ji Yilian followed behind her, acting as if she owned the place despite being an uninvited guest. Her casual demeanor made it seem as if she were the true master of the training room.

The Omega’s reluctance and resentment were written plainly on her face, impossible to ignore.

Ji Yilian couldn’t help but chuckle softly.

“What’s wrong? Don’t you want me to join you for dinner?”

Yan Liu bit her lip and blinked. “Hmph.”

What a cunning Alpha! Knowing exactly what you’re thinking, yet forcing you to say polite words.

The training room had a separate resting room, its walls a futuristic white.

Yan Liu carefully placed each item of her lunch on the table, then paused to divide it with her delicate hands.

“These are yours, and those are mine,” she declared.

She liked to keep her food neatly separated, so she could enjoy it all as her own.

This childish act of dividing possessions in a mock quarrel was something Ji Yilian had never witnessed before.

She gazed at the young woman, her lips curving into a smile, her dark eyes softening slightly.

“Thank you,” she said.

Yan Liu’s movements froze. Her long lashes fluttered, and the lingering frustration in her heart seemed to dissipate with the Alpha’s gratitude.

“How did you end up here?” Yan Liu asked, taking the initiative.

What a coincidence! Almost everyone in the Academy was at the competition. She had quietly slipped away to request the training room, only to find Ji Yilian in the adjacent room the moment she opened the door. It was as if fate had drawn them together, just like when they were paired to fight each other in the sparring match.

Ji Yilian averted her gaze, avoiding Yan Liu’s eyes.

“Just came to train a bit,” Ji Yilian said.

Yan Liu didn’t believe her for a second. She shoved a large mouthful of food into her mouth, savoring the flavors until her taste buds were fully satisfied. Only then did she squint her almond-shaped eyes in contentment, completely forgetting to ask Ji Yilian why she was really here.

Oh well, a coincidence is a coincidence.

After all… this lavish meal was just a way of passing on a favor.

Without Ji Yilian transferring Star Coins to her account beforehand, Yan Liu would never have dared to splurge like this.

“What kind of training did you do?” Ji Yilian’s gaze swept across the girl’s flushed cheeks.

The rosy glow and lingering afterglow of exercise made Yan Liu seem more vibrant and alive than Ji Yilian remembered.

She’d never noticed before how… petite Yan Liu was. When eating, she resembled a cat jealously guarding its meal, taking dainty bites with refined manners, yet fiercely protective of her food.

Ji Yilian couldn’t help but feel a faint itch on her neck where Yan Liu had bitten her the previous day.

Really, how much could an Omega’s bite hurt, even if she bit hard?

But the sensation lingered, refusing to fade from her memory.

It had felt like an electric shock.

It didn’t hurt, but Yan Liu instinctively recalled the sensation.

She took several more bites before her stomach felt less empty, then leisurely answered Ji Yilian’s earlier question.

“Just adjusting gravity sensitivity, tenfold training, simulating the pressure of Spiritual Power. And combat techniques in the holographic classroom.”

Since there was no structured training regimen, each process felt fresh and novel to Yan Liu, even a bit fun.

“What, you want to teach me?”

Yan Liu fixed her gaze on Ji Yilian, her delicate face brimming with vitality. Her almond-shaped eyes clearly marked her as a clever Omega.

Ji Yilian: “I could.”

The woman had suddenly become much more enthusiastic than she had been that morning. Though her words remained concise, she clearly expressed a willingness to help Yan Liu.

Yan Liu’s eyes widened, utterly baffled by Ji Yilian’s intentions.

“Aren’t you afraid I might be a genius—a newly awakened genius? With just a little effort, I could beat you in tomorrow’s competition?”

Ji Yilian actually nodded slightly, the sharp line of her jawline inexplicably dazzling.

“I’d welcome it.”

Yan Liu hadn’t fully swallowed her food yet. Hearing this, she froze for a few seconds, looking like a little hamster with slightly puffed cheeks and glossy red lips.

She’s gone mad.

Ji Yilian must have lost her mind. How else could she be so reasonable?

She didn’t resemble the scumbag Alpha from the novel in the slightest.

This was a true test of willpower! Yan Liu had to stay true to her original intentions, or she’d be led around by the nose.

Yan Liu pretended not to hear anything and continued eating with her head down.

The meal was surprisingly satisfying. The food in this world seemed more natural, with an exquisite taste. Yan Liu ate until she was stuffed, barely able to stand without leaning against the wall.

“Do you know combat?” Ji Yilian asked.

Yan Liu leaned against the wall, her stomach uncomfortably full, and shook her head. “Not really.”

To be precise, she knew absolutely nothing.

She wasn’t the Original Host and had no accumulated experience. Even if she tried to cram at the last minute, she’d only manage to learn a few basic stances.

Ji Yilian glanced up at her, her eyes flickering with an unreadable expression.

“Come here.”

Yan Liu instinctively lifted one foot, ready to move forward, but froze at the command. She quickly retreated back against the wall, shaking her head.

“No.”

If the black moonlight told her to come, and she obediently obeyed, wouldn’t that mean she had no agency at all?

Seeing the girl pressed against the wall, lips pursed and shaking her head, her almond-shaped eyes filled with defiance, Ji Yilian’s expression darkened.

Ji Yilian paused for a moment, sighed, and walked over with a resigned air.

“What’s wrong?”

Yan Liu replied without hesitation, “My stomach is so full.”

So full that even the slightest movement made her want to vomit.

Ugh, I ate too much! It seemed one shouldn’t starve for too long at once, or they’d easily lose control over their appetite.

Fortunately, Ji Yilian had come to eat with her and shared half the meal, or she would have burst on the spot.

As Yan Liu thought this, she suddenly felt an invisible force gently massaging her lower abdomen.

Startled, she froze, and when she looked up, she saw Ji Yilian’s gaze fixed on her, her eyes carrying an unreadable mix of complex emotions.

“How did you manage to eat so much?”

Ji Yilian’s Spiritual Power flowed like a spring, slowly soothing Yan Liu’s painfully bloated stomach.

Yan Liu felt an inexplicable wave of shame and wanted to flee.

“I… I didn’t ask for your help!”

Ji Yilian raised an eyebrow. “Doesn’t the massage feel good? Or would you prefer I use my hands?”

Yan Liu puffed up like a little pufferfish and waddled sideways.

“Neither!”

What’s going on, you scumbag Alpha? How did you suddenly transform into a gentle, considerate, and wealthy Green Plum?

This isn’t right!