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Chapter 504 - 376: The Former Supreme · Oct 13, 2026

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501 Chapter 501 - 373: Maiden Star Realm 2026-10-13
502 Chapter 502 - 374: News 2026-10-13
503 Chapter 503 - 375: Exposed 2026-10-13
504 Chapter 504 - 376: The Former Supreme 2026-10-13
505 Chapter 505 - 377: Old and Shrewd 2026-10-13
506 Chapter 506 - 378: Unexpected Discovery 2026-10-13
507 Chapter 507 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
508 Chapter 508 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
509 Chapter 509 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
510 Chapter 510 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
511 Chapter 511 - 381: Targeted at Every Turn 2026-10-13
512 Chapter 512 - 382: I Saved You 2026-10-13
513 Chapter 513 - 383: The Supreme’s Curiosity 2026-10-13
514 Chapter 514 - 384: Best Not to Act Rashly 2026-10-13
515 Chapter 515 - 385: Get Lost 2026-10-13
516 Chapter 516 - 386: Spare Me 2026-10-13
517 Chapter 517 - 387: Fighting Fire with Fire 2026-10-13
518 Chapter 518 - 388: The Hunt 2026-10-13
519 Chapter 519 - 389: No Other Choice 2026-10-13
520 Chapter 520 - 390: Enchanting Heart 2026-10-13
521 Chapter 521 - 391: So Tough 2026-10-13
522 Chapter 522 - 392: Going Too Far Is as Bad as Not Going Far Enough (Second Update) 2026-10-13
523 Chapter 523 - 393: Rushing Between Venues 2026-10-13
524 Chapter 524 - 394: Comprehensive Assessment 2026-10-13
525 Chapter 525 - 395: Divergent Opinions 2026-10-13
526 Chapter 526 - 396: Xiaohu’s Unusual Movement 2026-10-13
527 Chapter 527 - 397: Still Just a Child 2026-10-13
528 Chapter 528 - 398: Other Civilizations 2026-10-13
529 Chapter 529 - 399: Above the Supreme 2026-10-13
530 Chapter 530 - 400: Intensifying the Effort 2026-10-13
531 Chapter 531 - 401: Laying Low 2026-10-13
532 Chapter 532 - 402: Volunteering 2026-10-13
533 Chapter 533 - 403: The Dignity of Teachers 2026-10-13
534 Chapter 534 - 404: Immunity 2026-10-13
535 Chapter 535 - 405: No Resisting Allowed 2026-10-13
536 Chapter 536 - 406: The Killer Isn’t So Cold 2026-10-13
537 Chapter 537 - 407: Beat Me First, Then We’ll Talk 2026-10-13
538 Chapter 538 - 408: Evidence 2026-10-13
539 Chapter 539 - 409: The Patrol Guard’s Discovery 2026-10-13
540 Chapter 540 - 410: Taking Turns 2026-10-13
541 Chapter 541 - 411: Get Him 2026-10-13
542 Chapter 542 - 412: Coming to the Door 2026-10-13
543 Chapter 543 - 413: Not a Single Good Apple 2026-10-13
544 Chapter 544 - 414: Misgivings 2026-10-13
545 Chapter 545 - 415: The Tree Longs for Stillness, but the Wind Will Not Cease 2026-10-13
546 Chapter 546 - 416: Declaration of War 2026-10-13
547 Chapter 547 - 417: Failed Fishing Expedition 2026-10-13
548 Chapter 548 - 418: Whale Fall 2026-10-13
549 Chapter 549 - 419: I’m Not Worthy 2026-10-13
550 Chapter 550 - 420: Madness 2026-10-13

Chapter 504: Chapter 376: The Former Supreme

Qu Jianlei’s mind suddenly turned blank, with only one subconscious thought: need to silence.

But in the next moment, he regained his sanity: as a principled person, he couldn’t act recklessly!

It seems I’ve been influenced by the Imperial Civilization, now I’m somewhat used to disregarding human life.

With sanity returned, he knew what to do.

He forced a laugh, ”Granny Jia, you... heh, just love teasing us young folks.”

This time he didn’t explicitly deny it, seemingly half-accepting.

Granny Jia’s cloudy old eyes looked at him, ”I thought you would find a way to silence me.”

Qu Jianlei remained silent for about ten seconds, then laughed, ”I wouldn’t dare silence a Supreme’s words, don’t you think?”

This time it was Granny Jia’s turn to be silent. After five or six seconds, she spoke up, ”How did you find out?”

”Guessed,” Qu Jianlei replied without hesitation.

It was indeed a guess, he believed that if the other party could see through him, they should also understand how terrifying the combat power of A-level Attributeless could be.

Under such circumstances, daring to come alone to expose him and not fearing being silenced, the possibility is just one.

”Pretty smart indeed,” Granny Jia nodded slightly, not doubting his words, then sighed lightly.

”I know you’ve been seriously reading and won’t question your reason for being here, I only want to say... you’re squandering your talent.”

Qu Jianlei wasn’t encountering someone speaking like this for the first time, usually too lazy to argue, but not planning to endure today.

”Talent is mine, I use it how I want... no need for you to worry, Granny!”

The other party being Supreme, so what? He couldn’t defeat them but could outrun them, let alone someone half in their grave.

”Looks like you’re not afraid of me,” Granny Jia’s voice filled with emotion, ”An Attributeless Warrior indeed full of confidence.”

”It’s not about being afraid,” Qu Jianlei responded deeply, ”I’m mainly not doing anything wrong, a clean heart naturally strong.”

”A clean heart...,” Granny Jia muttered quietly, seemed reminded of something.

This time she remained silent for over fifteen minutes, then shook her head, ”Didn’t I tell you to go to Green Water Academy?”

”I don’t see anything good there,” Qu Jianlei replied bluntly.

The other party not only being Supreme but also seeing through him, talking now, no need to hold back.

So after stating his attitude, he didn’t forget to ask, ”I’m curious though, what’s your relationship with Zi Jiu Immortal?”

Granny Jia replied without hesitation, ”She is my youngest daughter’s granddaughter.”

Actually, it was her granddaughter’s daughter, the reason the old lady said so was because her youngest daughter and son-in-law had died in battle many years ago.

The societal structure of the Imperial Civilization is also skewed towards the paternal side.

Petting the granddaughter is understandable, but the granddaughter’s daughter... that’s a bit too far.

Are you considering me as your great-granddaughter-in-law? Qu Jianlei suddenly had this thought.

But in the next moment, he shook his head, feeling his guess was a bit off.

Not to mention anything else, just judging from Zi Jiu Immortal’s appearance, temperament, age, it should be that of a married woman.

So he nodded, ”Zi Jiu Immortal is also considered a genius in cultivation.”

He’s younger than Zi Jiu Immortal, technically shouldn’t be condescending like this.

But given his high cultivation level, being young and still with high cultivation represents infinite possibilities, of course, he has the right to be condescending.

”Please stop praising others as geniuses,” Granny Jia couldn’t stand these words.

”Compared to you, no one deserves the title of genius, which is why I want you to go to Green Water Academy.”

Qu Jianlei blinked, puzzled, ”Where is Green Water Academy... better than the library?”

”It’s better in every way,” Granny Jia replied without hesitation, ”Even the collections are more abundant than here.”

Qu Jianlei knew as well, Green Water Academy being a leader among Star No. 2’s academies must have a large collection.

Whether it can surpass the City Library, that’s hard to say, but definitely more than the Old Town Library’s books.

However, the real issue arises, Zi Jiu Immortal as a professor at Green Water Academy, why is she coming to the Old Town Library for research?

Researching at her academy’s library, isn’t it better?

In the end, no matter how much effort, it can only secure the future, never obtain history—unless you count the Great Cold Nether Country.

Qu Jianlei didn’t want to anger the old lady, thus vaguely replied, ”I prefer to read books from older eras.”

”Then you shouldn’t be on Star No. 2!” Granny Jia stated without hesitation, ”Does this planet have any eras?”

Star No. 2 from the beginning of construction to now has over three hundred years, a short era indeed, but saying there’s none is also somewhat absolute.

Qu Jianlei laughed awkwardly hearing this, ”What do you mean I shouldn’t be on Star No. 2? I was born and raised here.”

”Oh please,” Granny Jia laughed derisively, ”Your whole aura is out of tune with this planet.”

”If you keep being stubborn, I can find out who made you the fake certificate in at most three days. Do you believe it?”

Qu Jianlei felt unhappy upon hearing that others might get involved again.

Making fake certificates is certainly not a legitimate business, but he had just enjoyed the convenience and didn’t want to implicate others.

His face slightly darkened, ”Granny Jia, have I ever offended you, or have I damaged the library’s interests?”

”I just want to live quietly, why can’t you leave me alone?”

He was already in the habit of slacking off at work, but that was because his workload wasn’t full, and he always slacked off after finishing his tasks.

Granny Jia seemed more intrigued seeing his displeasure, ”Are you angry?”

”A little,” Qu Jianlei nodded, ”There’s a saying, ’It’s better to bully seniors than young people’... do you know it?”

Granny Jia had never heard of this saying, but she understood its meaning upon hearing it.

Seniors not only lack potential, but whether their children are filial or not is uncertain, so bullying them is not a big deal.

But young people have infinite possibilities, and when they take revenge, who knows how ruthless they can be.

”Humph,” Granny Jia finally snorted disdainfully, ”I’m all alone, what do I have to fear... Are you threatening me?”

”How dare I?” Qu Jianlei responded lukewarmly, ”Threatening you... I’d have to actively seek you out for that, wouldn’t I?”

Seeing you coming to me inexplicably, can’t I have an opinion?

Granny Jia remained silent, contemplating whether she had underestimated this young man.

In truth, she couldn’t ascertain the destructive power an A-level Attributeless person fully exerted.

She only knew Attributeless was very powerful; with the same cultivation level, it was at least one against two, but she hadn’t seen it firsthand.

In her lifetime, there was only once she possibly faced someone who had awakened as Attributeless.

But when she saw it, the person was already a corpse.

The one who did it was the deceased’s classmate, who hadn’t awakened immediately and planned to wait out the awakening observation period.

However, after hearing a classmate might have awakened Attributeless, his imbalance couldn’t be held back anymore.

The school was an Imperial top school, otherwise, they wouldn’t have detected the extremely rare Attributeless attribute.

The classmate who awakened Attributeless had a family situation that wasn’t subpar; in Green Water City, they ranked at least top ten.

But the classmate who did it came from a bigger background, and hesitated not at all in causing harm... anyway, their family could manage it.

Granny Jia was young then, only participating in the autopsy.

Because of that experience, she seriously studied the various manifestations and development prospects of Attributeless.

On a sidenote, the classmate who did it later died heroically on the battlefield – no one said he was shot from behind.

Simply put, Granny Jia’s understanding of Attributeless was noteworthy in the entire empire.

However, she was unsure of the upper limit of A-level Attributeless, only estimating it through common sense.

If Panda initially demonstrated arrogance, she’d have a plan – no matter how capable, can you beat a railgun?

However, Panda steadily worked without any mistakes, completing his duties well.

Though occasionally slacking off, it wasn’t due to negligence; it’s just the nature of library work.

Granny Jia pondered for a long time, ultimately deciding not to fuss with him.

Then she remembered a question, ”That young Water Attribute B-level, someone with ’Xue’ in the name, was attacked?”

I thought you knew everything; Qu Jianlei smiled, ”Was attacked near my home, and I happened to be there.”

Granny Jia pondered slightly before asking slowly, ”How could she have... those guys as guards?”

Qu Jianlei heard this and couldn’t help but admire the old lady.

She not only saw that the middle-aged woman was from the Earth Scholar organization but could analyze that she was Xiang Xue’s guard.

It’s not just a matter of insight but requires rich life experience.

Anyway, Qu Jianlei admitted he wouldn’t dare to make such a judgment blindly, ”She seems to have some connection with archaeological enthusiasts.”

”Archaeological enthusiasts?” Granny Jia muttered softly and raised her eyebrows, ”Have you interacted with them?”

Qu Jianlei was reluctant to expose his deeds, mainly due to insecurity, but since the old lady saw through everything and spoke plainly, he decided it didn’t matter.

So he responded lightly, ”Did I not mess up their plans? Later, it turned hostilities into friendship.”

He spoke lightly, but the old lady understood, and couldn’t help but ask, ”Killed someone?”

”There was a B-level who didn’t know better,” Qu Jianlei answered casually, ”I had to let them know I have a temper too.”

Granny Jia frowned slightly, ”Killed a person but still got close to them... you must have secrets I’m unaware of.”

So old already, why be so curious? Qu Jianlei chuckled helplessly.

But the next moment, he had a flash of insight, ”The new change you mentioned... is about old books being lost and new Divine Text Documents being obtained?”

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