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Chapter 472 - 344: Deep Words from Shallow Acquaintance · Oct 13, 2026

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451 Chapter 451 - 323: Sunk Cost 2026-10-13
452 Chapter 452 - 324: Displaying Divine Techniques 2026-10-13
453 Chapter 453 - 325: What a Coincidence 2026-10-13
454 Chapter 454 - 326: Friends and Foes 2026-10-13
455 Chapter 455 - 327: Without Cause 2026-10-13
456 Chapter 456 - 328: Defeat Spreads Like a Landslide (Second Update) 2026-10-13
457 Chapter 457 - 329: My Turn 2026-10-13
458 Chapter 458 - 330: Screening 2026-10-13
459 Chapter 459 - 331: True and False Identities 2026-10-13
460 Chapter 460 - 332: Where Are the Reinforcements? 2026-10-13
461 Chapter 461 - 333: Powerful Reinforcements 2026-10-13
462 Chapter 462 - 334: Blinded by Greed 2026-10-13
463 Chapter 463 - 335: Departure 2026-10-13
464 Chapter 464 - 336: Relentless Yin Soul 2026-10-13
465 Chapter 465 - 337: Never-Ending 2026-10-13
466 Chapter 466 - 338: Do I Not Care About My Reputation? 2026-10-13
467 Chapter 467 - 339: The Villain Dies by Talking Too Much 2026-10-13
468 Chapter 468 - 340: Human Nature 2026-10-13
469 Chapter 469 - 341: An Unexpected Delight 2026-10-13
470 Chapter 470 - 342: Departure 2026-10-13
471 Chapter 471 - 343: The Tycoon 2026-10-13
472 Chapter 472 - 344: Deep Words from Shallow Acquaintance 2026-10-13
473 Chapter 473 - 345: Different 2026-10-13
474 Chapter 474 - 346: Threshold 2026-10-13
475 Chapter 475 - 347: I Even Committed Robbery 2026-10-13
476 Chapter 476 - 348: Reduced to Mere Ornamentation 2026-10-13
477 Chapter 477 - 349: Black Market Welcome Gift 2026-10-13
478 Chapter 478 - 350: Wonders Never Cease 2026-10-13
479 Chapter 479 - 351: Looking for a Bargain 2026-10-13
480 Chapter 480 - 352: The Troubles of Standards 2026-10-13
481 Chapter 481 - 353: Going Back to the Old Ways 2026-10-13
482 Chapter 482 - 354: The Coolest Job 2026-10-13
483 Chapter 483 - 355: Role Reversal 2026-10-13
484 Chapter 484 - 356: No Passage This Way 2026-10-13
485 Chapter 485 - 357: Boasting 2026-10-13
486 Chapter 486 - 358: A Paycheck 2026-10-13
487 Chapter 487 - 359: The Visitor with Malicious Intent 2026-10-13
488 Chapter 488 - 360: Acting in Earnest 2026-10-13
489 Chapter 489 - 361: Urban Ambush 2026-10-13
490 Chapter 490 - 362: The Wind’s Recklessness 2026-10-13
491 Chapter 491 - 363: None of My Business 2026-10-13
492 Chapter 492 - 364: The Eccentric Granny Jia 2026-10-13
493 Chapter 493 - 365: No Supreme in My House 2026-10-13
494 Chapter 494 - 366: Pact Manuscript 2026-10-13
495 Chapter 495 - 367: Divine Script 2026-10-13
496 Chapter 496 - 368: Earth Scholar 2026-10-13
497 Chapter 497 - 369: Selling to Both Sides 2026-10-13
498 Chapter 498 - 370: Attribute Selection 2026-10-13
499 Chapter 499 - 371: News of the Divine Script 2026-10-13
500 Chapter 500 - 372: Repaying Kindness with Enmity 2026-10-13

Chapter 472: Chapter 344: Deep Words from Shallow Acquaintance

Qu Jianlei also knew that his car seemed... a bit out of place for the neighborhood’s class.

But when it comes to cars, isn’t practicality the main thing? As long as it works for him, it’s fine.

He’s not trying to get others to accept his way of thinking, but if someone deliberately makes a fuss over it, he finds it pointless.

Pan Xing was at a combative age and raised an eyebrow, ”Why not buy a better car?”

Qu Jianlei glanced at him indifferently, too lazy to respond. He didn’t care to argue with a kid.

Pan Xing wanted to speak again, but a middle-aged man interrupted, ”Roarers are practical, so don’t talk nonsense if you don’t understand!”

The man’s name was Teng Wenli, a C-level Warrior, highly regarded in the neighborhood.

Pan Xing dared not say anything more, and the barbecue banquet finally began.

In fact, most who came to the banquet did so more out of respect for the tradition, given Panda was just a tenant.

If the other party bought a house here, it would be different. A temporary tenant still feels a bit lacking in status.

Even those who could afford such a house wouldn’t be weak.

The neighbors were more interested in the twin sisters, thinking they raised Panda’s impression score.

Qu Jianlei didn’t care about everyone’s reactions. He was greeting people, but his attitude was lukewarm, somewhat stiff.

As the food and drink settled, a woman with an enduring charm spoke up.

”Mr. Panda rented this house. I wonder what profession he’s in now and what his future plans are?”

If memory serves correctly, she’s Pan Xing’s mother Alice; Qu Jianlei’s memory is quite good.

However, he wanted to integrate into normal society and sometimes had to restrain his emotions.

So he replied with a blank expression, ”I haven’t found a job yet, planning to rest for a while first.”

”Jobless?” Alice blinked, showing obvious surprise.

In fact, her surprise was so exaggerated that it seemed slightly theatrical, ”Living in our neighborhood... you’re actually jobless?”

Qu Jianlei felt a bit helpless. If he didn’t cherish this hard-earned normal life, he wouldn’t mind flipping out.

But now, he could only answer calmly, ”I was overworked recently... Jobless people can’t live here?”

”Of course not,” Alice answered emphatically, ”Our neighborhood is full of people with status and proper income.”

Qu Jianlei looked deeply at her, feeling his fire qi was hard to suppress, ”So what’s your profession?”

Alice was a full-time housewife with a well-off husband, so her role was raising four children at home.

Pan Xing was the second of her four children, and with two younger ones, handling them all was quite taxing.

However, she wouldn’t admit to being unemployed and arrogantly replied, ”I’m in finance.”

Qu Jianlei wasn’t skilled at reading people but could sense her insecurity.

Yet, he didn’t want to bicker over it and merely remarked, ”Finance, huh? I’ve dabbled a bit in that area too.”

His involvement in finance was back in the Blue Star days. Here, the most he’d done was engage in robbery.

Strictly speaking, this was still moving wealth through coercion and seizure.

It’s just that the platforms differ, but essentially, there’s not much difference.

”You... understand finance?” Alice glanced at him and sneered, ”Does loan sharking count?”

Admittedly, offending people has little to do with intelligence but much to do with emotional intelligence.

Like Alice, who was clearly used to being domineering, saying whatever came to mind without hesitation.

But she soon realized her problem—her temper had caused her quite a bit of suffering.

She tried to make her tone more polite, ”Without proper employment, it’s easy to develop short-term behaviors... not good for the neighborhood.”

The words were harsh but true; everyone works hard, and being idle and aimless breeds problems.

I’m not as poor as you think, okay? Qu Jianlei was really speechless.

Yet, he couldn’t say that, and after understanding Green Water City’s prices, he didn’t dare claim to be wealthy.

At this moment, the younger sister from the business guide couldn’t hold back, ”Panda bro has money; he’s a Modified Warrior!”

Modified Warrior... Hearing this, the expressions of the neighbors varied.

A Modified Warrior’s identity is not lacking, with a set threshold for status.

Not one in a thousand, but picking out a few is possible; there’s a gate that ensures a minimum level of development.

But to say they’re exceptionally powerful... it’s just so-so.

Frankly, most Modified Warriors can’t afford a house in this neighborhood.

However, although that’s the reality, expecting the neighbors to point it out is unlikely—who’d bother stirring trouble?

Even Alice, typically reckless, only dared to mutter under her breath, ”Heh, a Modified Warrior is impressive?”

Without waiting for others to react, the middle-aged man snorted coldly, ”Alice, what are you saying? Is neighborhood relations about being powerful?”

He is just a C-level Warrior, but he handles things fairly and has extensive connections; many B-level Warriors are willing to respect him.

Alice, seeing him speak up, dared not say anything further. Her family’s wealth was not lacking, but it was not worth provoking such a person.

Then Teng Wenli looked at Qu Jianlei and spoke with a smile, ”Friend, don’t mind it. The people in our neighborhood are quite nice.”

Calling me ”friend”? Qu Jianlei found it amusing, knowing that many B-level Warriors wouldn’t dare address him like this.

However, he didn’t care and directly asked, ”Are you related to Energy Block Alliance?”

Teng Wenli was expecting some kind of thanks or something from the other party. Even if there was no thanks, didn’t he help out?

But he hadn’t expected that he’d be asked such a question, leaving him momentarily stunned.

After pondering for a bit, he answered earnestly, ”I have some contact with them... What do you want to ask?”

He is currently in charge of education, specifically handling various selection matters for reserve Superpower Warriors.

Don’t underestimate the power of a C-level; his authority is quite large. Back then, if the Bentleys Family had someone to say hello, how could they have ended up ruined?

He can’t decide the exact number of Genetic Potions injected but a slight bias is not a problem.

Still, when he asked, he was a bit confused because he indeed had contact with the Energy Block Alliance.

Being part of the government, having contact with the Energy Block Alliance isn’t quite appropriate, but that’s just a principle; making exceptions is understandable.

He cared about why the other party asked that question.

Qu Jianlei shook his head, ”It’s not that I want to ask anything; I just know the alliance has some unique techniques.”

He thought of how the Spirit Fox can conceal its cultivation level, maybe this Teng Wenli can also see others’ hidden cultivation levels?

”Techniques?” Teng Wenli softly chewed on the word, and a hint of understanding appeared in his eyes as he looked at the other party.

He smiled and nodded, ”Ah, Panda, are you this new neighbor of mine who’s awakened?”

To correlate so quickly? Qu Jianlei was quite surprised by this as well; indeed, great talents hide among the people.

He smiled, ”I’m not sure if I’ve awakened or not, hopefully borrowing your good words.”

When Pan Xing heard Panda had awakened, his expression immediately changed, knowing a Superpower Warrior wasn’t someone he could provoke.

But hearing the other admit he might not be awakened, his heart instantly relaxed.

Then he couldn’t help but mutter, ”Haha, can someone not know if they’ve awakened?”

Teng Wenli looked at him helplessly, ”Young lad, if you can’t speak properly, don’t speak!”

Pan Xing was a bit unhappy after receiving that look and couldn’t help but say, ”I also had two Genetic Potion injections!”

He was lucky to have the chance for a third injection; a Modified Warrior was practically guaranteed, and successful awakening meant a Superpower Warrior.

Precisely because of this, he acted so spirited.

Teng Wenli glared at him fiercely, ”So you know yourself that you’ve only injected twice?”

Everyone was neighbors, how could he not know Pan Xing’s situation?

His family had good conditions, taking large amounts of supplements for awakening since childhood; he was the type to win at the starting line.

Yet despite this, the second-time injection effectiveness wasn’t good, and qualifying for the third injection was very uncertain.

His family had to plead with Teng Wenli and spend a large sum of money to secure the third injection qualification.

Teng Wenli knew well that awakening was quite a gamble; those with poor second-time effectiveness might have better results the third time.

But generally, those with good second-time effectiveness had a higher chance of awakening.

Don’t flaunt such trivial matters in front of me, okay? Without my help, you might not even have the qualification!

Pan Xing’s expression turned a bit embarrassed. After all, he was still a young lad, ”Uncle Wenli, I’m well-prepared this time.”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but glance at the sisters.

So that was his intention? Teng Wenli chuckled and shook his head, truly, kids can be quite kiddish.

But after all, they were long-term neighbors; he still spoke seriously.

”Are you taking polite words seriously? Would an unawakened Modified Warrior actively mention ’techniques’?”

Turns out, he doesn’t genuinely have some discerning ability, it’s just that he has sharp observation skills.

The younger sister among the sisters walked over to Qu Jianlei, teasingly pushed him and rolled her eyes.

”Oh, you, we’ve been running back and forth helping you, and yet you don’t tell us the truth... what attribute did you awaken?”

You’re really showing no restraint, Qu Jianlei looked at her helplessly, then wryly spread his hands.

”You shouldn’t ask about this either. Awakening attribute... is that something you can casually ask?”

This matter is indeed taboo, although the attribute information of Superpower Warriors will circulate eventually, the later it leaks, the better.

Teng Wenli looked thoughtfully at Qu Jianlei, ”Did you record your awakening?”

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