Chapter 21 Warning

Chapter 21 Warning

Lin Yuan turned his head and saw a tall, robust-looking boy running over.

It was Du Quan, Lin Yuan's deskmate and good friend at school.

Du Quan trotted over and threw an arm around Lin Yuan's shoulder. "Where have you been for the better part of a month, kid? When I asked Aunt Lu, she just said you were busy."

Lin Yuan smiled and didn't speak.

Du Quan didn't mind much either. Suddenly wearing a look of astonishment, he reached out to touch Lin Yuan's shoulder and chest.

"Half a month without seeing you, brother, hasn't your body grown a lot stronger?"

Du Quan clicked his tongue in wonder.

"Is that so?"

Lin Yuan wasn't surprised.

You must know that not long ago, Lin Yuan had just refined twenty-one bottles of 'Advanced Nutrient Fluid'.

Energy is conserved. Even though the vast majority of the energy from the twenty-one bottles of 'Advanced Nutrient Fluid'

was converted into 'Origin Qi' and spirit, his Physical Body was still affected to varying degrees.

This was still because the Martial Dao Evolution Path created by Lin Yuan focused on concealment and convergence.

If it were an Evolver of any other evolution path who rashly absorbed so much energy,

not to mention a skyrocketing height and a physique as strong as an ox, it wouldn't be much different either.

How could it be like Lin Yuan, who only looked a bit stronger?

After expressing some emotion, Du Quan immediately pointed to a few people walking closer not far away.

"Look who's here."

Lin Yuan swept a glance over them and immediately recognized that these people were all classmates from his class.

"Since we just graduated, we came out to hang out," Du Quan explained.

He originally wanted to invite Lin Yuan as well, but since Lin Yuan was not at home, he had no choice but to drop it.

At this moment, those people also approached.

"Lin Yuan, why are you here? Are you waiting for someone?"

A gentle-looking man wearing glasses asked casually.

"You're Lin Yuan? After a few days of not seeing you, I feel like you've changed a lot," a girl looked Lin Yuan up and down and said with slight surprise.

"Hello everyone." Seeing that everyone had come over, Lin Yuan gave a symbolic greeting.

Actually, the original body was a very reticent person. If not for Du Quan, he would never have hung out with these people.

Among these people, they were mainly divided into two factions.

One was led by that gentle man wearing glasses, Chu Shiyu.

Chu Shiyu had a good family background and good grades, and many classmates were willing to get close to him.

Another faction was led by Huo Qingyao. This person had an extraordinary background, with elders serving in the military, and back in school, he feared neither heaven nor earth.

As for Du Quan, he was good at socializing and smoothing things over, playing well on both sides. Coupled with his loyal and righteous nature, both Chu Shiyu and Huo Qingyao gave him Face.

In addition, there were several girls present.

"Lin Yuan, look who this is. Our class flower, who has already been admitted to a Higher Academy, was also invited over by me this time. Your buddy has Face, right?"

Du Quan pointed at a tall girl and said proudly.

This girl had regular facial features, and a simple pair of jeans outlined her closely fitting, rounded buttocks and legs.

It was none other than Zhao Qiwen.

"Lin—Lin Yuan?"

Zhao Qiwen's heart was extremely unsettled.

Ever since she witnessed with her own eyes at the Shuiyue Community sales office that the unremarkable Lin Yuan was respectfully welcomed into the VIP room, directly purchased a detached residence worth over ten million, and even Manager Wang was respectful by his side,

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

All the classmates, and even the teachers and students of the entire school, had been fooled by Lin Yuan.

This time she agreed to Du Quan's invitation also because Du Quan usually had the best relationship with Lin Yuan.

Perhaps Lin Yuan would also participate. Otherwise, given her personality, how could she possibly participate in such a meaningless gathering?

But after arriving, discovering Lin Yuan hadn't come, and just as she was feeling lost, seeing Lin Yuan appear again—such roller-coaster emotional ups and downs left Zhao Qiwen's mind somewhat in disarray.

"Hello, classmate Lin Yuan."

Zhao Qiwen steadied herself, took the initiative to extend her right hand, and reached out toward Lin Yuan.

This startled Du Quan nearby. Zhao Qiwen had always been aloof and cold, not even giving the likes of second-generation heirs like Huo Qingyao and Chu Shiyu the time of day. Why would she actively shake hands with Lin Yuan?

"Hello."

Lin Yuan reached out and shook hands in a polite return gesture.

The few of them exchanged pleasantries for a while.

Then they actively found a spot to sit down.

Chu Shiyu called over a staff member and ordered a cup of this coffee shop's signature coffee for each person.

"Brother Yu is still as generous as ever."

Du Quan flattered from the side.

This shop's signature coffee was not cheap; each cup was close to thirty, and adding a few people up came to over two hundred, equivalent to nearly half a month's living expenses back at school.

After the few of them were seated, they started chatting casually.

"I didn't do well in this year's college entrance examination and chose a third-rate university. I don't know what to do when I graduate in the future."

A girl sighed.

"Isn't that simple? Aren't you on good terms with Brother Yu? Just go work at Brother Yu's family company after graduation."

Du Quan joked from the side.

"You?"

This girl feigned Life Qi, but actually felt quite pleased inside, stealing glances at Chu Shiyu from time to time.

"Du Quan is right. In the future, when you come to my family's company, the benefits and treatment definitely won't be lacking," Chu Shiyu waved his hand grandly.

How could he possibly give up such an opportunity to show off in front of classmates? Anyway, graduation from university was still far off, so future matters could be discussed later.

"Then thank you, Brother Yu."

The girl quickly expressed her thanks.

The few of them drank coffee while chatting casually.

Soon, the conversation shifted to Lin Yuan.

"Speaking of which, classmate Lin Yuan, you should be on the conscription list, right?"

Huo Qingyao seemed to have thought of something as he spoke.

As soon as these words were spoken,

the surroundings suddenly fell silent.

Everyone's eyes focused on Lin Yuan.

Conscription in ordinary times wasn't a bad thing; they even helped arrange jobs after demobilization.

For normal people, it could already be considered a good outcome.

But this conscription was aimed at alien races. Out of confidentiality considerations, everyone on the conscription list had a high probability of not returning. Even if they didn't die in battle, it would be hard to see them again in this lifetime.

Although the government would provide compensation and family members would be properly settled, they themselves would definitely be sacrifices.

"It's all rumors spreading false information. What alien races or non-alien races? In my view, these are just some grapevine news."

Du Quan immediately spoke up.

"That's true."

"The government didn't publicly mention it, so it might just be normal conscription."

"Right, Lin Yuan, don't take it too much to heart. Maybe after retiring, you can be transferred back to serve in the military region."

The few of them spoke to comfort Lin Yuan.

Of course, it was just comfort.

In reality, no one was optimistic about this conscription.

Although the government didn't explicitly state the purpose of this conscription, the compensation for everyone on the conscription list was already in place.

This was no secret; anyone with a little intention could find out.

Just ask, if it were just normal conscription, would they give so much compensation?

"Actually, it's not without a turning point. My eldest uncle works in the military region. Tonight when I go back, I'll ask him to see if we can flexibly transfer things around."

Huo Qingyao spoke at this time.

He was the only one on the scene with a military region background and the person 'most confident' in saying these words.

"Then I'll have to trouble Brother Yao."

Du Quan hearing this, immediately said.

This time it wasn't flattery, but heartfelt gratitude.

As classmates and good friends for so many years, he didn't want Lin Yuan to embark on a path of no return.

When the others heard this, especially those girls, their eyes immediately lit up.

Huo Qingyao's words revealed a lot of meaning, the most obvious of which was that it was possible to influence the conscription list. This was a tremendous connection and means.

Compared to this, Chu Shiyu, who had just promised to help arrange a job, seemed insignificant.

Just a job, how could it compare to Huo Qingyao, who could influence military region conscription?

For a moment, except for Zhao Qiwen, the girls present—including the girl who wanted Chu Shiyu to arrange a job—all cozied up to Huo Qingyao.

Sitting to the side, Lin Yuan not only didn't feel disgusted by Huo Qingyao's chest-thumping actions, but instead found it somewhat laughable.

The conscription list was audited and approved through the Goddess of Wisdom; how could it be changed just because someone said so?

It was just that Huo Qingyao was helping him after all, even if the essence of this help was wanting to suppress 'Chu Shiyu'.

Reaching Lin Yuan's level, the open and covert struggles between Huo Qingyao and Chu Shiyu were as laughable as children playing house.

"It's about time."

"I should go."

"Someone is waiting for me."

Lin Yuan glanced at the time, stood up, and bid farewell.

Immediately afterward, without waiting for everyone's agreement, he walked straight out of the coffee shop and headed toward the roadside.

"Huh?"

Seeing this, everyone present immediately furrowed their brows.

Especially Huo Qingyao; he had promised to go back and ask his uncle. Although he didn't guarantee anything, at least you should have said a word of thanks.

Yet Lin Yuan didn't say anything, sat there the whole time, and now even randomly found an excuse to leave?

Such impolite behavior made Huo Qingyao feel somewhat disgusted.

"This person…"

Huo Qingyao looked at Lin Yuan's back through the glass of the coffee shop, just as he was about to say something.

Right at this moment,

a pitch-black, streamlined hover car stopped by the roadside.

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

"That hover car's license plate?"

Chu Shiyu also noticed over there, his gaze instantly focusing on the license plate.

Although his family didn't have a military background, they frequently dealt with the government and immediately recognized that this black hover car's license plate belonged exclusively to the government.

Hanging this kind of license plate allowed entry into special roads, which not only shortened the distance but also avoided the possibility of 'traffic jams'.

It's just that this type of specially supplied hover car was generally only used when picking up or dropping off big shots. Why did it stop in front of Lin Yuan now?

"Coincidence, it must be a coincidence."

Chu Shiyu couldn't help thinking in his heart.

But next, under everyone's gaze, a tall man got out of the black hover car and respectfully welcomed Lin Yuan into the car.

This…

Everyone present fell silent once again.

Originally they thought that Lin Yuan saying 'someone is waiting for him' was just randomly finding an excuse.

They just didn't expect it to be true, and the person waiting for him drove a government-supplied special vehicle directly.

"This license plate belongs to the Evolver Association. I previously followed my uncle to the association on business and saw this kind of license plate."

Chu Shiyu seemed to have thought of something and spoke again.

Evolver Association.

Huo Qingyao's expression changed slightly.

Among the many government departments, the Evolver Association was undoubtedly the one least to be messed with.

They managed the Evolver group, being exceptionally strong and very influential.

But why would the strong Evolver Association dispatch a dedicated car to pick up a student like Lin Yuan?

Doubts welled up in everyone's hearts.

This was completely unreasonable.

"Hahahaha, maybe the military region has some cooperation with the Evolver Association."

Huo Qingyao racked his brains and came up with such a reason.

"Probably."

"That's the only explanation."

Hearing this, the other few people nodded slightly.

Although this statement was extremely absurd—the Evolver Association and the military region had always been two Systems, what cooperation could they have?—

it was also the only way to explain the scene before them.

After all, Lin Yuan was on the conscription list. To be able to get involved with the Evolver Association, the only possibility was the major military regions behind the conscription.

"A few days ago, I looked at the conscription announcement again and found that classmate Lin Yuan's name was no longer on the conscription list."

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

As soon as these words were spoken,

everyone was suddenly stunned.

Especially Huo Qingyao; his expression directly froze.

He was not a fool; he knew how difficult it was to get off the conscription list, especially this kind of mandatory conscription.

Although he had vowed confidently just now to go back and ask his uncle, it was just a routine inquiry, and he estimated his uncle didn't have much of a way either.

Even if there was a way, the price paid would be nothing short of terrifying, and it was simply impossible to do so for an outsider.

But now, Lin Yuan's name had really come off the list?

"Impossible."

"I want to inquire of the Goddess of Wisdom."

Huo Qingyao immediately connected to the network. Finding that Lin Yuan's name was no longer on the list, he immediately began applying to connect with the Goddess of Wisdom to query why Lin Yuan was exempted from conscription.

The next moment,

a solemn and dignified female voice rang directly in Huo Qingyao's ear.

"Warning, Level 1 citizen Huo Qingyao. You are querying content beyond your authority, suspected of violating Article 560 of the Charter."

"The first warning is now issued. If you continue to query, you will be sent to the Supreme Court for trial."

Hearing the cold warning voice of the Goddess of Wisdom, Huo Qingyao's Face turned pale, and he was so scared that he slumped heavily onto the ground.

The Supreme Court of the Cosmic Human Alliance had always been used to try those heinous major criminals. Those who could be tried by the Supreme Court were all burdened with major cases and had caused extremely adverse impacts.

What ability or virtue did he, Huo Qingyao, possess to be worthy of the Supreme Court spending time to try him?

Huo Qingyao's teeth chattered, and his legs couldn't help trembling even more.