CHAPTER 58: CHAPTER 58: IS THIS WHAT THE ANCIENTS CALLED FATE?

The security guard immediately understood the Commander’s meaning. He quickly responded, "Yes, yes, yes, I understand, it’s my fault."

Lu Shinian glanced coldly at the security guard before turning back to Su Ruan and asking, "What does Ruan Ruan want to buy? Why not place an order on the Star Network?"

"I’m free right now, so I’ll accompany Ruan Ruan, hmm?"

Su Ruan quickly waved her hands, "No need, no need, I’ll just stroll around by myself, you can carry on with your work."

For a moment, the color of Lu Shinian’s eyes seemed to deepen.

"Does Ruan Ruan not want me to accompany you?"

His eyes were downcast, and his lips seemed to carry a hint of a smile, yet there was no trace of amusement.

"I’ll be back soon," Su Ruan said softly, "You go on with your work."

After saying this, she was the first to end the video call.

The security guard had already stepped aside, allowing her to walk out directly, board the floating car, and set the destination on course to the nearest test center.

It took just ten minutes for Su Ruan to arrive at the test center.

The majority here were parents bringing their children for spiritual power testing. Typically, a child’s spiritual power level can be identified at the age of seven.

Once a child reaches seven, according to regulations, parents must take them to the test center for a free assessment. If the test shows an A-level or above, their life will be completely different from regular people.

This is why the test center is very lively, with many parents hoping for their child’s spiritual power level to be A.

Someone like Su Ruan, an adult without children accompanying her, was quite rare.

As soon as Su Ruan entered, she instantly drew everyone’s attention.

A child asked, "Mom, why is that sister not with a child?"

"Maybe she wants to test herself," the mother next to them replied softly.

There are countless unsatisfied people in this world who repeatedly visit the test center, hoping to check if their spiritual power has improved.

However, the improvement of spiritual power is not that simple.

Historically, there have been such examples, but every person whose spiritual power has improved has faced near-death situations, yet many continue to persevere.

Su Ruan paid no attention to those watching her, proceeded to pay, and then queued nearby to wait.

Legally, aside from the test at age seven without a fee, future spiritual power level tests require payment, and Su Ruan was no exception.

Just as she queued, parents ahead offered her their place, and one parent looked at her with a sympathetic expression and said, "You go ahead, young lady."

Su Ruan: ...

"No need, I’m fine here," Su Ruan said.

Yet the enthusiastic parents directly pushed her to the front of the line.

"Next," called the staff member, and Su Ruan was placed onto the testing instrument.

"Close your eyes and relax," the staff member’s voice was gentle but carried a hint of not-so-obvious sympathy, evidently thinking Su Ruan was dissatisfied with her spiritual power level.

Su Ruan’s lips twitched, unsure how to explain, she simply closed her eyes and cleared her mind.

Within only a few seconds, she heard the staff say, "It’s done."

Simultaneously, a mechanical voice sounded from the test instrument.

[Level: D]

D-level, just slightly better than E-level, unable to pilot mechas, merely slightly stronger than an average person.

The staff couldn’t see Su Ruan’s past spiritual power level and assumed she had always been D-level, giving encouragement, "D-level is already great, keep it up!"

Even the parents who had offered her their spot consoled her by saying, "Yes, D-level is already great, young lady, don’t be disheartened."

Su Ruan stepped off the testing instrument, chuckled lightly, "I’m not disappointed, it’s already quite good."

In fact, it’s not just good, it’s incredible.

An increase in spiritual power level means her guess was likely correct.

Purifying the Energy Stone truly might enhance her spiritual power level.

Su Ruan thanked everyone and then left the test center.

The test center cannot check the purity of Energy Stones; for Energy Stone testing, usually only the Military Department and some major corporations have the capability. To assess the purity of the Level 2 Energy Stone, she would need to go to Lu Shinian’s location in the Military Department.

But what reason would she have to go to the Third Legion?

As Su Ruan walked, pondering over this, she unexpectedly collided with someone.

"Sorry," Su Ruan said instinctively, and as soon as she spoke, a familiar voice reached her ears.

"Why isn’t Ruan Ruan watching where she’s going? Hmm?"

It was Lu Shinian.

Su Ruan looked up at him, and before others could recognize him, she grabbed his wrist and boarded the nearby floating car.

"Why did you come over?" she asked.

Lu Shinian’s large hand wrapped around Su Ruan’s slender waist, his thumb tenderly rubbing her soft flesh.

"Inspection," Lu Shinian said nonchalantly, "happened to see Ruan Ruan."

Su Ruan was surprised.

Lu Shinian wasn’t here to find her?

"Really?" she pursued.

As soon as she spoke, the car window was knocked on.

Lu Shinian opened the window to reveal a rotund, somewhat balding man outside, who ingratiatedly said, "Commander Lu, all sections are ready and waiting for you to come."

Lu Shinian raised his eyebrows, leaned over to Su Ruan’s ear, and whispered, "I really came here for inspection."

Su Ruan recognized the bald man outside, he was somewhat associated with the Shen Family, she had met him at Shen Shi’s birthday banquet.

It’s said he controls a vein of Energy Stone and prospered through it, now he’s the CEO of Central Star’s largest daily goods company.

Why was Lu Shinian inspecting a daily goods company?

As she thought, Lu Shinian had already spoken, "No need, let’s skip it this time."

After saying this, he closed the window and ignored the bald man’s reaction, directly setting the floating car for automatic driving towards Lu Villa.

Left behind, the bald man watched the departing floating car, a trace of panic in his eyes.

Commander Lu, what is the meaning of this?

Inside the floating car, Lu Shinian seemed to know Su Ruan’s confusion and proactively explained, "There’s a problem with the vein under his name."

"Hmm?" Su Ruan became interested, "What kind of problem? Has it been fully mined?"

Lu Shinian shook his head, his eyes deepening, "It’s not completely investigated yet, this inspection was just a probe."

"And..."

He paused, enveloping Su Ruan’s waist with both arms, pulling her completely into his embrace, and sighed softly.

"It was quite a coincidence to meet Ruan Ruan."

"Could this be what the ancients called fate, hmm?"