This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 208 - 119 Space-related Superpower?

Chapter 208: Chapter 119 Space-related Superpower?

"On the ceiling of his room, a passage leading to the vault was found, and there were clear cut marks on the concrete walls,"

The crowd had odd expressions, and Sain’s eyes narrowed slightly.

"Uh..." the inquirer hesitated, "Isn’t this result a little too bizarre?"

"Bizarre?" Ren Cangsong first swept over it casually, then suddenly stood up and shouted angrily, "This is simply an insult, the person responsible did this on purpose."

He pointed at Li Ming’s face, "He was recently hailed as ’the last glory of the University of Science and Technology,’ and now he’s become the suspect in the murder of Fu Zongchen. This is a blatant provocation, a slap in our faces."

"Is it possible..." someone in the corner began weakly, though he didn’t finish, everyone understood what he meant.

"All right, explain this then—where did the gun come from, how was the armor lost, and how were the items in the vault taken out?" Ren Cangsong challenged, "How did he manage that?"

Chen Jinglong’s expression remained calm, "Undoubtedly, this is a frame-up."

These clues lacked substantial evidence, and everyone present could find several reasons to explain them.

The key issue is—where are the items?

Li Ming wasn’t some background-less guy who could just be beaten up indiscriminately, and with Chen Jinglong and Xia Yuanlun present, there was a large bias.

"Actually, it might really be him," Sain suddenly said, "If he had space-related superpowers, he could easily pull off these stunts."

The meeting went silent all at once.

"He’s a gene evolver, how could he awaken superpowers?" someone questioned, confused.

"It’s not certain though," Sain said meaningfully, then added with a smile, "Ever since he came to Jingnan Star, he has purchased tens of millions in alloy materials, all coming in and none going out."

"Of course, I’m merely speaking off the cuff, gentlemen, please don’t mind it,"

"However," he paused, "I actually do have a superpower detection device, if you folks need it, I can lend it to you."

Professor Xia frowned, "What do you mean, you seriously suspect Li Ming? Space-related superpowers, you can’t find a single case in the entire Silver Star Cluster."

"As for those materials, I purchase hundreds of millions, even billions every year to stock up, is that also a problem? He previously told me that he was building a C-class heavy mecha, and shared the concept with me."

Professor Xia snorted, "Don’t talk about ten million Flame Blue Alloy, thirty million can’t be refined, not to mention the wastage."

"Youke died and you guys are displeased, so you also want to mess with Li Ming?"

"I’m just offering a perspective," Sain said, raising his hands in a surrender gesture, "Don’t get angry, besides, a blood test would settle it."

Ren Cangsong’s eyes were profound, he was aware of the matter with the materials, and his subordinates had already investigated it.

But Li Ming’s love for mechanical studies, often visiting Professor Xia, he knew about that too.

Chen Jinglong’s expression remained calm throughout, "What Sain says is true, since there are doubts, we need to verify this matter."

"However," Chen Jinglong then said, "After this, let’s merge the Fu Zongchen case with Youke’s case for investigation. Mr. Sain has no objections, right?"

The idea of merging the cases slightly stirred the people present.

This was really pushing towards framing Torch. With the special investigation team from the Yitelan Civilization about to arrive, if we don’t set a scope for their investigation, they might delve into any area.

This was especially concerning since people from Prince Bai Jiang were involved.

Sain then followed immediately, "About my previous suggestion."

"Using Li Ming as bait, absolutely not!" Xia Yuanlun stated decisively, "Torch has already killed Youke, and it’s only because Li Ming has kept a low profile that he hasn’t been targeted."

"Youke rarely went out either, he was still killed inside the embassy, was Wu Yanqing’s lab really such a high-security place?"

Sain emphasized, "Moreover, whether Youke was killed by Torch is still not confirmed, Torch is just a major suspect."

"I’ll consider this matter," Chen Jinglong suddenly said, leaving Xia Yuanlun stunned, almost about to speak but stopping short."

...

Two days later, while Li Ming was developing a gene seed, he was unusually interrupted by Luo Chuan.

He looked solemn, closed the door of the training room, and asked in a deep voice, "Tell me honestly, do you have anything to do with Fu Zongchen’s death?"

Li Ming’s heart skipped a beat, but after all, he was an old actor skilled in treading on knife edges and walking tightropes, his face remained expressionless though he was puzzled inside, "How could it be me?"

"Old brother, why would you ask that?"

"Ren Cangsong has come, and he’s brought a large group of people, including Chen Jinglong and several professors," Luo Chuan looked anxious, staring intently at Li Ming.

Li Ming also felt somewhat nervous, guessing that the traces of his visit to the vault were possibly exposed, but that was all.

"They aren’t going to forcibly declare me the murderer, are they?" Li Ming asked, appearing anxious.

"The dean said, as long as you are truly not the murderer, then there’s nothing to worry about," Luo Chuan said solemnly.

Li Ming’s expression tightened, "To check my memories?"

"Impossible, checking your memories is no different from disabling you, the dean would never agree," Luo Chuan shook his head, which reassured Li Ming.

"I believe, they will prove my innocence," Li Ming stated firmly, while also opening his smart terminal and sending a few messages.

Luo Chuan didn’t think Li Ming was the murderer, but the grand display by Ren Cangsong made him somewhat uneasy.

Upon reaching the reception room, it was filled with people, all of them significant figures.

"Dean..."

"Professor..."

"General..."

Li Ming greeted each one, looking like the perfect innocent child.

"Come, sit," Ren Cangsong’s expression was amiable, seemingly a bit helpless,

"I previously promised you that once you graduated, I would never bother you about this matter again, but new evidence has been found, and we really need to verify it."