Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Lin Yuan turned his head and saw a tall and sturdy guy running towards him.

It was none other than Lin Yuan's desk mate and good friend, Du Quan.

Du Quan jogged over and hugged Lin Yuan's shoulders. "Where have you been for the past half month? I asked Auntie Lu, and she said you were busy."

Lin Yuan smiled and didn't say anything.

Du Quan didn't pay much attention either. Suddenly, he looked surprised and touched Lin Yuan's shoulders and chest with his hand.

"Haven't seen you for half a month, brother, you've become quite strong!"

Du Quan marveled.

"Really?"

Lin Yuan wasn't surprised.

After all, not long ago, Lin Yuan had just refined twenty-one bottles of 'advanced nutrient solution.'

Energy conservation principle aside, even though the majority of the energy from the twenty-one bottles of 'advanced nutrient solution' had been transformed into 'vitality' and spirit, the physical body had still been affected to some extent.

This was because Lin Yuan's martial path emphasized discreet and restrained absorption. If it were another evolver from a different evolutionary path who rashly absorbed so much energy, it wouldn't be surprising if their height drastically increased, and their body became as strong as an ox. Yet, Lin Yuan only appeared to be somewhat stronger.

Du Quan marveled for a moment and then pointed to a few people approaching from a distance.

"Look who's coming."

Lin Yuan glanced over and immediately recognized these people as classmates from his class.

"Just graduated, perfect time to hang out." Du Quan explained.

He originally wanted to invite Lin Yuan too, but since Lin Yuan wasn't home, he had to give up.

At this moment, those people also approached.

"Lin Yuan, why are you here? Waiting for someone?"

A bespectacled and scholarly-looking young man casually asked.

"Are you Lin Yuan? Haven't seen you in a few days; you seem to have changed a lot," a girl said, slightly surprised, eyeing Lin Yuan up and down.

"Hello, everyone." Lin Yuan greeted as everyone gathered.

In fact, the original owner of this body was a very silent person. If it weren't for Du Quan, he wouldn't have played with these people at all.

Among these people, there were mainly two groups.

One was led by Chu Shi Yu, a scholarly young man with glasses.

Chu Shi Yu came from a wealthy family, excelled in academics, and many students were willing to get close to him.

The other group was led by Huo Qingyao, an extraordinary figure with military connections. He was fearless both in school and outside.

Du Quan, good at socializing and mediating, played well with both sides. Due to his righteous character, both Chu Shi Yu and Huo Qingyao gave him face.

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"Lin Yuan, look who's here. Our class flower, who has already been admitted to a prestigious university. I invited her to join us this time. Brother has some face, right?"

Du Quan pointed to a tall girl and said proudly.

This girl had well-defined features, wearing simple jeans that outlined her curvy hips and legs.

It was Zhao Qiwen.

"Lin Yuan?"

Zhao Qiwen's mind was extremely unsettled.

Ever since she saw the seemingly ordinary Lin Yuan at the Water Moon Residential Area sales office, being respectfully welcomed into the VIP room, and directly buying a standalone residence worth over ten million, with even Manager Wang showing utmost respect,

Zhao Qiwen realized that Lin Yuan's identity was not simple.

The entire class, and even the entire school faculty and students, were deceived by Lin Yuan.

She agreed to Du Quan's invitation this time because Du Quan usually had the best relationship with Lin Yuan.

Maybe Lin Yuan would also come. Otherwise, with her personality, how could she participate in such a meaningless gathering?

But after arriving and finding that Lin Yuan wasn't there, she felt a bit disappointed. However, seeing Lin Yuan now, her emotions were in turmoil.

"Hello, classmate Lin Yuan."

Zhao Qiwen collected herself and proactively extended her right hand towards Lin Yuan.

This surprised Du Quan nearby. Zhao Qiwen had always been aloof, not showing any special attention even to second-generation individuals like Huo Qingyao and Chu Shi Yu. How could she take the initiative to shake hands with Lin Yuan?

"Hello."

Lin Yuan courteously shook hands.

After some small talk, they found seats and Chu Shi Yu called the staff to order the signature coffee for everyone at the caf.

"Still the generous Brother Yu."

Du Quan praised beside them.

The signature coffee in this caf was not cheap, almost thirty per cup. With a total of over two hundred for a few people, it was equivalent to half a month's living expenses back in school.

Once seated, they began chatting.

"This person..."

Huo Qingyao, looking through the cafe's window, watched Lin Yuan's back and was about to say something when, at that moment, a sleek black hovercar stopped by the roadside.

To be precise, it stopped in front of Lin Yuan.

"The license plate of that hovercar?"

Chu Shi Yu also noticed it and instantly focused on the license plate.

Although Chu Shi Yu's family didn't have a military background, they often dealt with the government. He immediately recognized the license plate of this black hovercar as government-exclusive.

Having such a license plate allowed access to special roads, avoiding potential traffic jams.

Just that this kind of specially provided hovercar was usually used only when escorting important figures. Now, why was it parked in front of Lin Yuan?

"A coincidence. It must be a coincidence."

Chu Shi Yu couldn't help but think.

However, the next moment, in the gaze of everyone, a tall man came down from the black hovercar and respectfully ushered Lin Yuan into the vehicle.

The crowd fell silent again.

Originally, they thought Lin Yuan's statement about "someone waiting for him" was just a casual excuse.

However, they didn't expect it to be true, and the person waiting for him came in a government-provided vehicle.

"This license plate belongs to the Evolvers Association. I followed my cousin to the association before and saw similar license plates."

Chu Shi Yu seemed to recall something and spoke again.

The Evolvers Association.

Huo Qingyao's face changed slightly.

Among many government departments, the Evolvers Association was undoubtedly the most challenging to deal with.

They managed the Evolver community, were extremely powerful, and had a significant influence.

However, the formidable Evolvers Association sending a specially provided vehicle to pick up a student like Lin Yuan?

Everyone was puzzled.

It was entirely illogical.

"Hahaha, it might be a coincidence. Perhaps there's some cooperation between the military district and the Evolvers Association."

Huo Qingyao racked his brains and gave this reason.

"That makes sense."

"That's the only possibility."

The others nodded slightly.

Although this explanation was extremely absurdafter all, the Evolvers Association and the military district were two different systems it was the only way to make sense of the scene in front of them.

After all, Lin Yuan had been on the conscription list, and the only relationship he could have with the Evolvers Association was through the various military districts behind the conscription.

"The other day, I checked the conscription notice again and found that Lin Yuan's name is no longer on the conscription list."

At this moment, Zhao Qiwen, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

With this statement, the entire atmosphere froze.

Everyone was instantly stunned.

Especially Huo Qingyao, his expression froze on the spot.

He wasn't a fool. He knew how difficult it was to be removed from the conscription list, especially in the case of forced conscription.

Although he had confidently claimed he would inquire with his uncle, it was more of a routine question. He doubted his uncle had any solution. Even if there was a way, the cost would be terrifying, and it was impossible to do it for an outsider.

But now, Lin Yuan's name had truly been removed from the list?

"It's impossible."

"I need to consult the Goddess of Wisdom."

Huo Qingyao immediately connected to the network. Upon finding Lin Yuan's name missing from the list, he started applying for access to the Goddess of Wisdom to inquire about why Lin Yuan was exempted from conscription.

The next moment, a solemn and majestic female voice echoed directly in Huo Qingyao's ears.

"Warning, First-tier citizen Huo Qingyao, you are accessing content beyond your authorization, suspected of violating Article 560 of the Constitution."

"Now initiating the first warning. If you continue to access, you will be brought to trial at the Supreme Court."

Hearing the cold warning from the Goddess of Wisdom, Huo Qingyao turned pale and was so frightened that he sat down on the ground.

The Supreme Court of the Cosmic Human Alliance had always been reserved for judging heinous felons who had committed severe crimes with extremely detrimental impacts.

How could someone like Huo Qingyao, who was nothing special, be worthy of the Supreme Court taking the time to judge him?

Huo Qingyao's teeth chattered, and his legs couldn't help but tremble.

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