CHAPTER 110: CHAPTER 110: SENSING MY LITTLE SISTER’S PRESENCE

Su Ruan coughed lightly, pushed Lu Shinian away, "You take the video call first, I’ll go downstairs and take a look."

Lu Shinian glanced at the incoming call display and responded with a low "Mm."

Su Ruan quickly left the study, and only then did Lu Shinian answer the video call.

"Commander!" Vice Wang on the screen saluted with a military gesture.

"Speak." Lu Shinian’s voice carried a coldness, completely devoid of the smile he showed in front of Su Ruan.

Vice Wang was already used to his commander’s demeanor. He put down his hand and reported, "Zhang Shan has confessed, the Illusion Insect was stolen from a person at a casino by him."

"It was stolen a month ago. After returning it, Zhang Shan found that the Illusion Insect was different from the ordinary ones, which sparked his crooked thoughts."

"According to his own confession, the Illusion Insect transformed the stone he picked up and threw into a Level 1 Energy Stone, which even fooled him."

"Later, due to too much debt, the casino people threatened to send him to the Chaos Zone if he didn’t repay, prompting him to take such a risky step."

Listening to the report, Lu Shinian’s eyes slightly narrowed, "Have we identified the person from whom he stole?"

Guilt flashed across Vice Wang’s face, "Sorry, Commander, we haven’t identified them yet."

"We attempted to retrieve the surveillance from that day, but the other party’s level is higher than ours, so we couldn’t access it."

"We have applied for an appeal, hoping to identify the owner of the Illusion Insect as soon as possible."

Lu Shinian responded lowly, "Is the Illusion Insect with Zhang Shan?"

"Yes, we have temporarily detained that strange Illusion Insect and placed it in special equipment," Vice Wang quickly replied.

"Commander, should we send it over to you?"

Lu Shinian pondered for a moment, "No need for now, I will stay on Star River Star for a few more days."

Having finally come out to play with Ruan Ruan once, I naturally need to cherish these few days of happy life.

"This matter is not urgent for now." As Lu Shinian spoke, he asked Vice Wang about some other matters, handled some basic work, then hung up the video call.

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In the Central Villa District, Su Hu was absorbing the Level 1 Energy Stone bought at a high price.

Ye Qing was guarding him, until the energy stone in Su Hu’s palm turned to ash, he finally spoke, "Captain, how do you feel?"

Su Hu slowly opened his eyes, the crimson in his eyes had already faded significantly.

Faced with Ye Qing’s question, he pondered for two seconds, then finally said, "It’s a bit strange."

"Is there a problem with the Energy Stone?" Ye Qing frowned, immediately standing up, "I’ll go find the seller!"

"Wait." Su Hu stopped Ye Qing’s movement, "It’s not the seller’s issue."

"The Energy Stone is indeed a Pure Energy Stone."

Only then did Ye Qing stop, realizing that there was more to his captain’s words, he lowered his voice, "The energy stone’s level is too low to completely heal you, Captain, that’s normal."

Su Hu shook his head.

"Not that."

He furrowed his brows, as if recalling something.

After a while, he finally spoke in a low voice, "I sensed my sister’s presence."

Ye Qing: ...

"Captain, you just saw Sister Su a few days ago." The corner of Ye Qing’s mouth twitched, "Last time, to divert Commander Lu, I even devised a plan involving Second Master."

Given Second Master’s vengeful nature, if he ever gets caught around him, it wouldn’t be pleasant.

Su Hu looked up, scratching his red hair into a mess, not knowing how to explain his intuition, he simply said, "Can’t explain it to you."

"How’s the investigation on the Pure Energy Stone going?" Su Hu directly shifted the topic.

Ye Qing straightened his expression, "From current findings, there doesn’t seem to be any major issues, but Second Master played a role in this."

"Second Brother?" Su Hu was momentarily stunned, seeming surprised that Su Heyuan played a role here, frowning, he found the Pure Energy Stone even more peculiar.

"What do you think of this matter?" Su Hu asked Ye Qing.

Ye Qing pondered for a moment, "It’s not that simple."

"Second Master’s actions don’t seem like he’s interested in profit, more like sending out a friendly signal."

"The emergence of Pure Energy Stones might not just be a natural phenomenon."

This might involve some colossal conspiracy, but with their limited intelligence, they couldn’t ascertain it for now.

Su Hu, who’s not really one for brain work, after all, if he used his brain, what would he need Ye Qing, the strategist, for?

"You guys investigate this matter." Su Hu directly ordered, "By the way, are my sister and that Lu Wangbadian still on Star River Star?"

Ye Qing: ...

"Mm, it’s likely the two are on a honeymoon." Ye Qing speculated, "Just coincidentally, it’s the festival period on Star River Star, with many activities, and it’s close to the Central Star, making it an ideal honeymoon destination."

Su Hu: ???

"Who the hell invented honeymoons?" Su Hu cursed under his breath, "That Lu Shinian, the bastard, hasn’t even met us three brothers, and we haven’t agreed to this marriage yet!"

"Captain, friendly reminder, the Shen Family agreed." Ye Qing pushed up the glasses on his nose and said.

"What use is their agreement!" Su Hu spat, "We don’t acknowledge it!"

"Sister is still so young, and Lu Shinian has the nerve!" Su Hu muttered angrily, frowning in frustration.

Ye Qing was long accustomed to his captain’s attitude, remaining silent as if he hadn’t heard anything.

A full minute later, Ye Qing finally spoke again, "Captain, Zhang Shan is missing."

"And the Illusion Insect is gone too."

Su Hu revealed an expression of "just as I expected," "I figured those people were definitely after my Illusion Insect."

"Get Third Master to bring over our Star Thief Ship, and inspect every ship that departs one by one."

"We must find the Illusion Insect!"

Ye Qing straightened his expression, responding, "Yes!"

After responding, Ye Qing, rarely curious, asked, "Captain, didn’t you say that Illusion Insect wasn’t anything special? Why must we find it?"

"What do you know!" Su Hu snorted coldly, "That was Third Brother’s gift to my sister."

Ye Qing paused, "Captain, you previously said it was Third Master’s gift to you."

"Ahem..." Su Hu coughed vigorously, "I misspoke!"

Absolutely shouldn’t let Ye Qing know that the Illusion Insect was actually a gift from Third Brother to his sister to play with, but a few years ago when he returned, he accidentally put it in his own bag.

His sister probably thinks the Illusion Insect is dead and might even have cried about it.

Su Hu felt a bit guilty, his eyebrows furrowing, "Go and do your job! Why are you always trying to pry words from me?"

The corner of Ye Qing’s mouth twitched, he replied, and quickly went to relay Su Hu’s orders.

Meanwhile, in the bedroom, Su Ruan, who was designing military uniforms, had fallen asleep at some point.

Perhaps due to an incorrect sleeping posture, she slept quite restlessly, even having a rare dream.