Admiral, Your Wife Is Gone ABO - Chapter 18
Huo Lanjing was still seething with anger. Even after leaving Luo Le far behind, he didn’t drive off immediately.
He waited for over ten minutes, but there was no sign of Luo Le behind him.
After waiting a while longer, Huo Lanjing’s expression darkened.
Where did that young master wander off to again? Fine, let him do as he pleases.
Huo Lanjing’s face hardened as he entered the command, and the hovercar sped away at full speed.
Meanwhile, Luo Le had barely taken a few steps when Feng Cheng called him.
Brother Le, what did you leave in my car?
It was the medicine from earlier that morning.
Luo Le pursed his lips and replied, It’s nothing important. You can bring it tomorrow.
No problem! I was just about to run some errands anyway. I can drop it off. Where are you, Brother Le?
Luo Le thought for a moment and agreed. After giving him his location, he found a bench to sit on while he waited.
About twenty minutes later, Feng Cheng’s flamboyant red hovercar drifted smoothly to a stop in front of him.
Brother Le, hop in! I’ll give you a ride home.
Luo Le shifted his gaze from the hovercar to Feng Cheng’s face. Weren’t you going to run errands?
Feng Cheng waved his hand dismissively. The store’s near the Omega dorms anyway. It’s on the way. I’ll give you a lift, Brother Le.
Luo Le had already stepped halfway into the vehicle when he suddenly remembered he was still staying with Huo Lanjing and retreated.
He didn’t want Hefeng City to know about this yet, given his notoriously poor reputation within the Empire.
I just remembered I have something to take care of. You can go ahead.
What is it, Brother Le? Let me come with you. Two heads are better than one.
Luo Le shook his head. No need.
Feng Cheng, familiar with Luo Le’s temperament, didn’t press the matter.
Alright, Brother Le. Here are your things. Call me if you need anything—I’ll be there in a flash!
Luo Le accepted the medicine. Mm.
Just as he closed the car door, Feng Cheng suddenly spoke up. Brother Le, have you ever been on the First Legion’s forum?
Forum?
Luo Le shook his head. No.
You should check it out, Brother Le. It’s full of top-tier Mecha Pilots. If you’re facing any problems, you might find some useful insights there.
Thanks again for selling me the Mecha, Brother Le. I may not know much about Mecha construction, but I’m pretty good at gathering information.
Luo Le’s interest was piqued.
The military district was a hotbed of hidden talent, with frequent combat exercises. Perhaps he could indeed find some answers there.
What are the requirements for accessing the forum?
Military districts usually had strict access restrictions.
Nothing much, just need to verify your identity information. Oh, and you’ll need a Military Star Card.
Military Star Card?
He had a Star Need Card, but this Military Star Card…
He knew next to nothing about military affairs.
Shortly after their wedding, Huo Lanjing had left, disappearing for months without answering video calls or replying to messages.
Then, one day, feeling restless and frustrated, Luo Lesi opened a few bottles of wine and drank himself into a stupor.
As the saying goes, Liquor emboldens the timid.
In a moment of drunken recklessness, he illegally hacked into the First Legion’s private StarNet.
But his judgment was clouded by alcohol. He failed to conceal his presence and was kicked out within a minute.
Of course, he saw nothing of value.
The very next morning, Huo Lanjing finally initiated their first video call.
Before Luo Lesi could even speak, he was subjected to a furious scolding.
Huo Lanjing forbade him from ever inquiring about military matters again.
Since then, Luo Lesi had stopped asking about military affairs.
Yeah, anyone can get one, and there’s no limit to the number you can have. The process is just a hassle—family information, approval wait times, tons of paperwork. I got a few extras before. Brother Le, why don’t you just use this one?
Luo Le glanced at the purple card in Feng Cheng’s hand but didn’t take it.
Feng Cheng had only arrived in Hefeng City that day, so there wouldn’t have been time to apply for one. This card must have been obtained through other means.
Luo Le knew Feng Cheng was trying to repay a favor, and if he refused, Feng Cheng would find another way to repay it.
With this in mind, Luo Le glanced at Feng Cheng’s hopeful expression and finally reached out to accept the card.
Thank you.
You’re welcome. But… Brother Le, is your hand injured? Why is it hanging limp? And your lips are so pale. Are you alright?
Luo Le smiled. Feng Cheng had noticed his condition after just a few words.
Huo Lanjing, who had witnessed everything firsthand, hadn’t even offered a word of concern. In fact, they had even argued.
Luo Le showed Feng Cheng the items in his hand, his tone light. Just a minor injury. This is the medicine I bought.
The statement was half-true, and Feng Cheng didn’t detect anything amiss.
After saying goodbye to Feng Cheng, Luo Le returned home.
By the time he arrived, dusk had fallen, but the apartment was completely dark.
He remembered that when he had returned earlier, the lights had always been on.
Even if Huo Lanjing hadn’t returned, Xiao Yuan would have turned on the lights.
Could it be a Zerg invasion? He’d heard rumors of the Zerg ravaging Planet 5, but this was a military district.
Luo Le drew a short knife from his spatial storage and pressed it against his chest, cautiously advancing step by step.
But the scenario he’d imagined never materialized. He searched the entire apartment, finding everything normal.
After his inspection, Luo Le collapsed onto the sofa.
Several items of clothing were missing from the closet, and Xiao Yuan was nowhere to be seen. There was only one explanation
Huo Lanjing had left, taking Xiao Yuan with him.
Luo Le sighed. What a mess.
It felt like he’d driven Huo Lanjing away.
After a moment’s thought, he initiated a video call with Huo Lanjing.
Call failed. Please try again.
Luo Le paused, then sent a text message, which was also rejected.
It seemed Huo Lanjing had blocked him…
His emotions were complicated.
He’d never realized Huo Lanjing was so petty. Was a single argument really worth this?
Suddenly, his peripheral vision caught sight of a medicinal packet on the coffee table.
Luo Le shook his head, stood up, and went upstairs. He filled the bathtub with water, then poured the medicine into it.
He opened the preservation wall and retrieved a purple nutrient solution from the neatly arranged rows of boxes.
He forced his gaze away from the unprocessed fresh produce.
These must have been transported from the Empire. These foods from ancient Earth were now exceedingly rare, cultivated only in the Empire’s research institutes.
He knew his own skills would only ruin them.
After drinking the nutrient solution, his stomach finally settled down.
Luo Le finished his medication and washed up before carefully mixing the remaining medicine into hot water.
The medicinal fragrance filled the bathroom, turning the water a deep blue.
He tested the temperature and sank into the bath.
At first, he felt nothing, but gradually, the areas submerged in the medicated water began to ache faintly. The pain slowly drained his strength.
By the time he finished soaking, he barely had the energy to stand.
That evening, in his bedroom
Luo Le bound his Military Supply Card and logged onto the Forum.
The Forum’s interface was simple a question-and-answer section, a search bar, and nothing else.
C-Grade Mecha Manufacturing Material Acquisition
He clicked search, and a highly rated reply immediately appeared
How to Acquire D-Grade or Higher Mecha Manufacturing Materials
D-grade materials Any student in the Mech Pilot Class can obtain them from the Resource Center without quantity restrictions.
C-grade materials Explain your purpose to a military officer, submit a report, and you can obtain up to two units sufficient for crafting one Mecha).
B-grade materials…