It was probably not an illusion.
The concept of being restrained did not exist in the Zombie Emperor's dictionary.
After spending three days in a normal romantic relationship with Ming Li—being carried in bridal style, hand-fed various foods, and pampered in every possible way—Shen Shi finally realized that things were hurtling in an uncontrollable direction.
The most specific manifestation of this was that at night while sleeping, someone would grope his stomach.
And she would also ask questions that defied all biology.
Shen Shi tried to resist, only to find that while she listened when told to, it went in one ear and out the other.
Fortunately, aid from First Base arrived just in time.
When Tang Xiu knocked on the door, Shen Shi felt as though he were hearing the sounds of heaven. He hastily grabbed the hand that was locked tightly around his waist and pointed his toes toward the door, saying, "It's Xiao Xiu! It's Xiao Xiu!"
Ming Li didn't show any displeasure at being interrupted, since in her view, they could resume at any time.
And so, Ming Li opened the door.
Tang Xiu had no intention of looking inside the room. He merely adjusted his glasses and delivered the news with an air of maturity: "Someone from Guangqi Base has arrived. It seems to be an old acquaintance of ours. Xiao Zhi, that truant, is with him, and hasn't been bullied."
"It looks like they're here to negotiate peace."
Ming Li stroked her chin. "Can't we refuse?""You could always refuse and just lock them up…
Chapter 124