Ruan Mingchu's lips twitched. He seemed to understand why the Mu Yu family had become such a mess. They were probably using this excuse to blackmail Marshal Mu.
But would a Grand Marshal who rules over a galaxy be threatened by a mermaid that could be crushed with one hand?
Ruan Minh Thul believed that Mu Bing's actions were quite meaningful.
Mu Bing: Thanks for the invitation. I just want to provoke my wife and end my single life.
Ruan Mingchu asked, "What are your conditions?"
Meng Shuo said, "The General Army has a spirit pearl; please fetch it for me."
Ruan Mingchu thought that the mermaid had come to him because she wanted to drink his blood or eat his flesh.
Meng Shuo shrugged: "We mermaids are very harmonious and friendly, okay? Even though you smell delicious and eating you would be very beneficial, I still won't eat you."
Ruan Mingchu remained noncommittal, then asked, "Since you have amnesia, how do you know that the Comprehensive Army possesses a spiritual pearl?"
Ruan Mingchu had never heard of what a Spirit Pearl was.
Meng Shuo, as if caught red-handed, snorted heavily, "What's it to you how I know!"
Ruan Mingchu shrugged, mimicking his earlier gesture: "Sorry, I'm just a student, and it's not like I want your help. Go find someone who needs you."
Meng Shuo scratched her head in frustration. Why the hell wasn't this mixed-race guy following the script?!
"If they could get it, would I be coming to you?"
“Oh,” Ruan Mingchu picked up his cup, took a big gulp of water, and then slowly said, “So you’re the one who needs my help.”
When it comes to cooperation, it's essential to distinguish between primary and secondary priorities.
Meng Shuo rolled her eyes, but had to admit that what Ruan Mingchu said was indeed true.
Neither humans nor he himself could make the Spirit Pearl manifest; only Ruan Mingchu's king-level bloodline could force the Spirit Pearl to manifest.
Only when the spirit pearl manifests can it be absorbed and utilized by him.
Meng Shuo scratched her hair into a mess, and after a long while, she said, "Don't you want to know who your parents are?"
Meng Shuo only knew that Ruan Mingchu was rescued by the Omega Star Aid Association, and assumed he was an orphan. Orphans are usually interested in their parents, or rather, in the reasons why their parents abandoned them.
Ruan Mingchu smiled and said, "I don't want to." His father was sitting comfortably on the throne. If he wanted to, he would definitely tell him about his mother. If he didn't want to, Ruan Mingchu had no interest in finding out.
Meng Shuo choked, then angrily chewed on an orange, peel and all.
After finishing the orange, Meng Shuo calmed down and asked, "What are your conditions for helping me?"
Ruan Mingchu slowly took another sip of water: "Well, I need to think about that carefully." First, he definitely needed to find out about the organization that was researching mermaids. Second, Ruan Mingchu suspected that his current state was related to his mermaid bloodline.
He would help Meng Shuo get what he wanted, and then get what he wanted from Meng Shuo in return, but he couldn't tell Meng Shuo any of this.
Such an attitude infuriated Meng Shuo to the point of collapsing backwards.
At this moment, Mu Yu came downstairs and saw that Ruan Mingchu's water glass was empty, so he poured him another glass.
"Have you reached an agreement?"
Ruan Mingchu shook his head: "Let's talk slowly, no rush."
The five words swirled into Mu Yu's head and became the idea that Ruan Mingchu would be staying at his house for a while.
Mu Yu bit her lip. "I'll take you to the guest room. We can get anything you need this afternoon."
Ruan Mingchu had no intention of staying at Mu Yu's house, but Mu Yu had extended a warm invitation, and he was very saddened by his refusal.
And you can also get a close look at the mermaids, so it's worth it.
Ruan Mingchu and Mu Yu chatted as if no one else was around, while Meng Shuo, feeling ignored, angrily munched on another orange. Where on earth did Old Man Mu go?! These kids are so unfriendly!
Mu Yu led Ruan Mingchu upstairs to their guest room.
Although the guest rooms at the Mu family's house were often vacant, they had everything one would need, and Ruan Mingchu was quite satisfied after looking around.
He sat on the bed, pulled a chair to sit opposite him, and gestured for Mu Yu to sit down.
"What plans does Marshal Mu have for that... Meng Shuo?"
Mu Yu shook his head: "The military research institute treats him like a treasure, they practically spoil him rotten. I don't know why they let him here."
Ruan Minh Thu said, "He said he was injured and had amnesia."
Mu Yu: "That's true. When I first arrived, I couldn't speak, but I could understand what they were saying."
Ruan Mingchu: "He needs the Spirit Pearl. What is the Spirit Pearl?"
"A specialty of mermaids? The military has no records of spirit pearls, so it's impossible to determine the truth of his words."
Ruan Mingchu seemed to be deep in thought, "Why does the research institute treat him like a treasure?"
Mu Yu: "His singing can inspire researchers. Many problems can be solved by listening to him sing a song."
What a fascinating species! Ruan Mingchu couldn't help but touch his neck.
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Author's Note:
Good evening~
28. The shepherd's preference for lodging is truly peculiar.
Having learned some basic information about the mermaid Meng Shuo from Mu Yu, Ruan Mingchu circled back to the core of the question: "If the Comprehensive Army possesses a Spirit Pearl, would they refuse to give it up?"
Mu Yu shook his head: "After Meng Shuo asked for the Spirit Pearl, Marshal Mu went to see Vice Principal Li. Vice Principal Li was willing to cooperate with the military, but they couldn't find it even after searching the entire military academy."
"There is only one inaccessible place where the Spirit Orb might exist."
Ruan Mingchu frowned: "Tell me in detail."
This story goes back to the pioneer of the Double Nine Star System. He possessed spatial talent skills and, according to legend, left behind a treasure trove at the Comprehensive Military University.
There is a separate door in the military academy's warehouse, which is said to be the door to the treasure vault.
The key to the door looks a lot like the Stars emblem.
However, despite being established for so many years, the Comprehensive Military Academy has never received a Wanxing Badge, so it is impossible to test whether the legend is true or not.
Upon hearing the name of the Wanxing Badge, Ruan Mingchu fell silent for a moment.
He used to have one of these. He represented the Empire's First Military Academy in the Ten Thousand Schools League and won first place. One of the rewards was the Ten Thousand Star Badge.
This thing had some sentimental value, and it was small, so Ruan Mingchu carried it with him at all times, and then it was reduced to ashes in that explosion.
Ruan Mingchu's throat was a little dry: "Didn't you try borrowing from the neighbors?"
Mu Yu looked at Ruan Mingchu as if he were an idiot: "Although we are ranked ninety-ninth, our development in recent years has surpassed that of the ninety-eighth and ninety-seventh next door."
The names of galaxies are determined by the time they were developed, which roughly reflects the overall strength of the galaxy.
The Shuangjiu Galaxy, officially known as the Ninety-Ninth Galaxy, only developed rapidly after Mu Bing took office there. However, it still basically gets eliminated in the first round of the Ten Thousand Schools League. Not to mention the Ninety-Seventh and Ninety-Eighth Galaxys, which have stagnated or even regressed.
The All-Schools League, as the name suggests, is a competition among all military academies in the Warren Empire. It is held every three years and is considered one of the ways for each star system to demonstrate its strength.
Basically, the top-ranked schools are all from the top few star systems.
Even though the representatives sent by each school were not as talented as those from the schools in the major star systems, they were practically powerless to fight back in actual combat.
This is one of the reasons why all teaching at the Comprehensive Military Academy is geared towards enhancing its capabilities.
Ruan Mingchu sighed. Since that's the case, he'll borrow it from his subordinates when he gets back. He remembers that Pang Hui is his junior and has also obtained the Wanxing Badge.
He had a pretty good idea, but Mu Yu continued, "Besides, that door only recognizes the Wanxing Badges that our school's teams earned through their own strength. Marshal Mu has one, but if you put it up there, it will be spat out."
At this point, Mu Yu's face darkened: "That door even spat in Marshal Mu and Vice Principal Li's faces, saying don't try to fool him."
Ruan Mingchu: ? ? ?
Is the world gradually becoming supernatural without his knowledge?
But thinking about it carefully, it's not surprising. His mental strength is stuck at level three-S. He can clearly sense that there is infinite space above him, but he just can't break through. Perhaps once he breaks through, he will be able to understand more of the mysteries of the world.
Ruan Mingchu wiped his face: "When was the Ten Thousand Schools League held again?" He only remembered that it was held around the end of the winter break.
Mu Yu: "One month later."
Ruan Mingchu: "Who's in charge of this? Count me in."
Unexpectedly, Mu Yu said, "You've been on the list for a while now, and we'll probably get a notification within the next three days."
Ruan Mingchu's expression was complicated: "Why wasn't any information revealed?" If it weren't for this incident, he would probably be on the spaceship by the time he received the notification.
Mu Yu was even more puzzled than him: "Don't you know that the winner of the virtual tournament on Liberation Day automatically joins the school team?"
Ruan Mingchu twitched his lips. Now he seemed to understand why that classmate Kang was so angry back then. He just wanted to find a platform to show off his strength, but he interrupted Kang's good time.
Ruan Mingchu: "Now I know."
Mu Yu hummed in agreement. "With you and me this time, we might be able to get the badge."
Ruan Mingchu smiled and said, "Be firm, we definitely can."
They only exchanged a few words during their last meeting, and Ruan Mingchu wanted to take this opportunity to chat with Mu Bing, but he didn't return by evening, so Ruan Mingchu had to give up.
With Meng Shuo, that spendthrift mermaid, present for dinner, Ruan Mingchu and Mu Yu enjoyed a lavish meal.
After the meal, Mu Yu asked, "Do you want to stay here for two days or go back to school tomorrow?"
Ruan Mingchu: "Let's go back to school."
Go talk to Li Bingcang first and take over the leadership of the school team.
Mu Yu hummed in agreement.
In the guest room, Ruan Mingchu only realized after taking a shower that there were only one-size-fits-all pajamas in the room, and no underwear.
Ruan Mingchu tried walking a few steps in just her pajamas and found that the open crotch was really uncomfortable, as it kept swinging around and could only be controlled by mental power.
Using his mental power to control that place... Ruan Mingchu shook his head; it was too bizarre.
Ruan Mingchu asked Mu Yu on the terminal, "Do you have any unworn underwear? I didn't bring any."
Mu Yu replied with a "yes," and not long after, there was a knock on the guest room door.
Upon opening the door, Mu Yu handed Ruan Mingchu a packaged pair of underwear.
Ruan Mingchu froze, staring at the white underwear with pink strawberry flowers inside the transparent plastic bag.