CHAPTER 101: CHAPTER 101: RUAN RUAN, DON’T BE AFRAID, I’LL PROTECT YOU

At this moment, inside the room, Su Ruan was completely unaware of what was happening outside.

She was searching for information about the Galaxy Auction.

The Galaxy Auction is held once a month. Previously, there was hardly anyone attending, but this time it was exceedingly popular, with tickets being nearly impossible to obtain.

Since big brother participated in that gamble, he must be planning to go to the Galaxy Auction.

The purpose is easy to guess as well; it is for that Level 1 Energy Stone with zero impurities.

Thinking about her big brother’s temperament, Su Ruan felt an ominous premonition.

There could only be one reason that would make him restrain himself to come here. His ancestral phenomenon must be getting severe.

Su Ruan frowned but saw the door open from the outside, and Lu Shinian walked in.

She temporarily suppressed her thoughts and stood up, looking at Lu Shinian, she asked, "Did Zhang Shan leave?"

"He left." Lu Shinian glanced at the Light Brain, which displayed a message from 003: [Deleted]

His eyes flashed slightly, and he said, "Zhang Shan has Illusion Insects on him."

"It’s likely the type I need to investigate."

Su Ruan curiously asked, "What’s different about the Illusion Insects on Star River Star compared to other places?"

"They can simulate Energy Stones." Lu Shinian walked closer, naturally pulling Su Ruan to sit down, "To some extent, they can alter visual perceptions of people with low Spiritual Power."

"The stone Zhang Shan just delivered looks like an Energy Stone to those with a low Spiritual Power Level."

After a pause, he pursed his lips and added, "I didn’t mean to say, Ruan Ruan, that your spiritual power is low."

Su Ruan: ...

Well, I really appreciate that.

"I indeed saw an Energy Stone." She followed his words.

"Hmm." Lu Shinian replied, "I saw a stone."

Su Ruan quickly understood the connection, "You mean the Illusion Insects affect a person’s spiritual power?"

Lu Shinian gave Su Ruan an appreciative look, "That’s what the current research says."

Su Ruan thoughtfully nodded.

Although Illusion Insects belong to the Insect Race, they are the most harmless type, only creating some low-level illusion realms.

They are not picky eaters; they can eat any leftovers and require very little nourishment. They’re even used in some amusement parks to entertain children, so they are not on the Federation’s list of Insect Race targets.

For so many years, the Federation has had a semi-free-range policy towards Illusion Insects.

But unexpectedly, Illusion Insects, seemingly harmless, can actually affect spiritual power.

Caught in this thought, the final massive outbreak of the Insect Race in her past life wasn’t without reason.

Su Ruan’s expression turned grave, and she grabbed Lu Shinian’s wrist with a reverse grip, her fingertips tightening and faintly turning white.

"The Illusion Insects can’t be left unchecked."

Lu Shinian lowered his gaze, noting the pale color of Su Ruan’s lips, his eyes darkened, and he lowered his head, his lips gently touching hers.

"Don’t be afraid, Ruan Ruan."

He said softly, encircling Su Ruan in his embrace, "I will protect you."

Su Ruan leaned against Lu Shinian’s chest, listening to his heartbeat, and her previously tense nerves slowly began to relax.

Her long eyelashes drooped, casting a shadow in the eye socket, covering the glimmer at the bottom of her eyes.

She gradually opened her mouth to ask, "What do you plan to do?"

"I have my ways." Lu Shinian’s voice lowered, stretching out long, faintly carrying a persuasive tone, "Ruan Ruan, take a nap, and we’ll go watch the lantern festival when you wake up tonight, okay?"

Su Ruan’s eyelids grew heavy, and she softly replied, "Hmm," before her consciousness was swallowed by darkness.

Listening to her steady breathing, Lu Shinian gently lifted her and carried her to the bedroom upstairs.

After tucking her in and setting the temperature to a suitable level, he left the bedroom and returned to the living room.

[003.] Lu Shinian’s tone was indifferent, [Did you find anything?]

[Found it!] 003 quickly responded, [This Zhang Shan came from Tianhe Star, his spiritual power is only E. He usually makes a living by doing odd jobs, but he loves gambling. A month ago, he lost millions in the casino and couldn’t repay it.]

[He heard from the Second World that there are Level 1 Energy Stones with very low impurities, so he had crooked thoughts and planned to replicate it in reality.]

[Previously, due to work, he had been in contact with Illusion Insects. After repeated experiments, he made them simulate Level 1 Energy Stones.]

As for the low impurity content, it’s entirely because it was just an ordinary stone; no matter how you test it, the impurity content would remain zero.

[The casino kept pressing him for repayment, so he took the risk to trick you, master, into buying the Level 1 Energy Stone.]

Lu Shinian appeared indifferent and asked, [Are the Level 1 Energy Stones at the Galaxy Auction his as well?]

[Yes, only two pieces.] 003 quickly replied, [The mastermind behind the Galaxy Auction seems to know they’re ordinary stones, but it’s unknown why they released such information.]

Lu Shinian curled his lips, dark light flickering in his eyes, [Why else? To lure out the person who lowered the impurity content of Energy Stones in the Second World.]

Since he knows the Energy Stones in the Second World are artificially lowered, the mastermind behind the Galaxy Auction, who is also the master of the black market—Second Master, surely knows too.

[Master, do you need me to do something?] 003 asked.

Lu Shinian stood up, put on a mask, and walked out, [Since Zhang Shan is just a fool, there’s no need for you to do anything.]

Just a slightly lucky fool, not worth much trouble.

With that, 003 quickly retreated.

At the same time, Lu Shinian came next door.

Zhang Shan recognized the clothes he was wearing and hurriedly invited him in, rubbing his hands, "Brother, so, did you get the money?"

Lu Shinian didn’t speak, just curled his lips, then suddenly struck.

With a "bang," Zhang Shan’s whole body flew out.

With a cold boot sole stepping on Zhang Shan’s chest, Lu Shinian looked down at him and said coldly, "What did you see in the snow before?"

Zhang Shan, just an ordinary person, couldn’t withstand such a kick from Lu Shinian, coughed up a mouthful of blood, and looked at him incredulously, "Wha... what?"

"In the snow." Lu Shinian, unusually patient, repeated, "Did you see my wife? What did you see of her?"

Zhang Shan hurriedly said, "I didn’t see anything! I just saw you, brother, wagging your tail excitedly! Damn it, I didn’t even see your wife’s face!"

"Brother, you guys doing things didn’t even take off your clothes! I really didn’t see anything!"

Zhang Shan felt incredibly wronged. All he saw was a wolf tail wagging excitedly, and nothing else. This brother, was it necessary to be so harsh?

When he has money, what women can’t he see? Is it necessary to peep at someone else’s wife like a pervert?