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Chapter 517 - 387: Fighting Fire with Fire · 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 517: Chapter 387: Fighting Fire with Fire

The Empire’s interrogation methods are numerous, including various forms of torture, as well as auxiliary instruments and drugs.

Qu Jianlei’s past interrogation techniques were simple and crude, just the behavior of roughnecks, without the need for sophistication.

However, an A-level Wood Attribute daringly claims to go ahead, clearly confident in enduring the interrogation.

Many A-levels have their unique skills, making them hard to guard against, and truly not to be underestimated.

Yet Qu Jianlei was in no hurry to make a move, merely giving a cold smile, ”Qi Feixiong, is it?”

The A-level Wood Attribute’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, then followed with a cold laugh.

”Knowing my identity... are you scared?”

”Would I be afraid of you?” Qu Jianlei laughed, with an indescribable contempt in his laughter.

After a moment, he slowly spoke, ”I checked your communication watch, do you have a large family?”

Qi Feixiong’s face changed again; his biggest mistake during this mission was not bringing a blank watch.

He understood the implication in the other’s words, so he could only sigh.

”You should also know, I’m not with the Quantum people, just a professional bodyguard.”

He works for the Nine Lives Cat Fund, which invested in Quantum’s team and provided people for this mission at Quantum’s request.

Qi Feixiong has some wealth, as a minor shareholder of the Nine Lives Cat, and occasionally contributes to the fund, mostly in direct confrontations.

Living this way for a long time, he became careless, and this time he came with his daily-use watch.

When he realized this mistake, he didn’t buy a new one, thinking it unnecessary.

But the other’s words revealed his serious mistake.

”I don’t care what you do,” Qu Jianlei replied indifferently.

”I only know you’re working for the Quantum people, and I have never provoked you before.”

”If you cooperate, I’ll grant you a quick death; if not, you’ll suffer, and your whole family will be buried with you.”

Qu Jianlei knew the Empire’s ethos; generally, threatening with family was ineffective—most people didn’t fall for it.

But today, he wanted to try, to see if there might be an exception.

Qi Feixiong’s face grew darker, and he spoke coldly, ”Black Heaven, are you really going to harm the old, weak, sick, and disabled?”

”Why can’t I?” Qu Jianlei retorted expressionlessly, ”Don’t they spend the money you earn?”

The test results were good, as the other party clearly cared about this point.

Actually, this was not unexpected; Qi Feixiong was already subdued, he couldn’t escape even if he wanted to.

If he cared for his family’s survival, he might plead for life, thinking of revenge after escaping danger.

But the problem now was, he had no opportunity to escape; the other side had already killed two of his people, there was no chance of surviving.

Since either way he’s doomed, why not strive for a way out for his family?

Qi Feixiong thought the same in his heart, hesitated for a moment, then sighed, ”You’re really despicable for doing this!”

”Heh,” Qu Jianlei laughed nonchalantly, ”What did you do, coveting my Electromagnetic Body Technique?”

”Zheng Ziyang is dead, yet you can’t suppress your greed, chasing to Star No. 2, and now... call me despicable?”

Qi Feixiong’s mind was in a daze, ”Zheng Ziyang really is dead... were you the one who killed him?”

”Yes,” Qu Jianlei nodded, having already checked that the other side had no locators or similar devices, so he was willing to chat.

Hearing this, Qi Feixiong gave a bitter smile, ”It was you, they thought it was an ambush... I’m not wronged.”

Generally, people thought a B-level Electromagnetic couldn’t trick an A-level Earth Attribute, only an ambush was possible.

But now it seems, four A-levels from Green Water fell to the other’s hand, how could this be done by ambush?

He was sure that after dark, his group still contacted another group, who said they were about to enter a dance hall.

Now the night has not yet passed, four people have reunited, and two have already died.

This really wasn’t an ambush, it was a severe misjudgment of the other’s strength; Quantum’s information is really deceptive!

At this moment, he heard Black Heaven speak again, ”Do you want to save your family... and your family’s assets?”

Qu Jianlei didn’t know the other’s wealth, but being an A-level with a large family, how could there be no way of making money?

”Yes!” Qi Feixiong answered without hesitation, ”But I won’t do anything violating the Awakened’s honor!”

Qu Jianlei sneered disdainfully, ”Four A-levels and the Supreme besiege a B-level, and you have the face to talk about honor?”

Qi Feixiong felt slightly embarrassed, ”Anyway, those disgusting things... I won’t do too disgusting things!”

He finally realized that his family’s life was at stake, so he added a ”too” to ”disgusting things.”

Qu Jianlei spoke in a deep voice, ”My first question is: Where is the Supreme now... don’t mention the name, just the address!”

Qi Feixiong didn’t dare to mention the Supreme directly; upon hearing, he instinctively asked, ”Are you still looking for him?”

”It’s me asking you,” Qu Jianlei cleared his throat lightly, ”Could you cooperate a bit?”

Qi Feixiong already realized from their statements that the other side wasn’t Supreme.

They weren’t Supreme, yet dared to target Supreme; he didn’t know whether to call them arrogant or ignorant.

But Steve was with Quantum, not the Supreme of the Nine Lives Cat!

In fact, due to Quantum’s intelligence failure this time, Qi Feixiong was caught in a certain-death situation, and he felt a deep resentment.

Betraying Quantum doesn’t count as betraying; if you dare to ask, I’ll dare to tell! ”He’s at the Wangjiang Tower in Sanqiao Garden.”

Sanqiao Garden? Qu Jianlei really knows this place; it’s in Papong, and not far from the Papong Black Market!

The Papong Black Market is set under a bridge, a three-way bridge that the locals call Sanqiao.

Sanqiao Garden is on a small hill at the confluence of two rivers, a large area of villas with a few scenic viewing towers.

Unlike Blue Star culture, in the Imperial Civilization, there’s hardly any concept of ”lakeside scenery.”

Being near lakes and seas, although there are some views, it’s too damp, there are many insects, and vines grow wild, making cleaning inconvenient.

So, although Sanqiao Garden’s environment is nice and security is good, its popularity has always been lukewarm, and prices haven’t gone up.

Of course, there are always people who love water, and this area isn’t short on enthusiasts’ favor.

It’s just a very common community, not low-grade, not widely recognized, with prices unable to soar, lackluster and not eye-catching.

Wangjiang Tower is a viewing tower in Sanqiao Garden, a good spot for watching the river scenery.

The owner originally planned to live there, but after a few years, felt it wasn’t comfortable at all.

So he moved out, found someone to manage it, sometimes selling scenic view tickets and such, but rarely renting out the house.

Even if he did rent it out, it was short-term and non-periodic, not leasing long-term to anyone.

This way, not renting it for a long time for viewing didn’t arouse anyone’s suspicion.

Qu Jianlei had been to the Papong Black Market and intended to go a second time, so he’d considered the nearby situation.

He had a deep impression of Sanqiao Garden, even asking about the prices of building houses there.

Upon hearing this, he couldn’t help but nod, ”Hiding there is indeed a good choice, hiding in plain sight... it’s easy to overlook.”

”The most crucial thing is, he’s also Water Attribute! Performing techniques by the water gives a bonus.”

Qi Feixiong silently glanced at him, his eyes filled with indescribable resentment, ”Have you thought about going to the Papong Black Market?”

In fact, Steve even suspected Black Heaven had already been to the Papong Black Market.

”I damn,” Qu Jianlei’s mouth twitched at what he heard, ”the old fellow actually wants to trap me?”

He already had the thought of going after Supreme, and now hearing the other side was watching him so closely, he felt even more eager to try.

”Do you have more detailed information? If you can say more, maybe I’ll spare your life.”

Qi Feixiong thought for a moment, shook his head in frustration, ”I want to live too, but he’s with Quantum, and I really don’t know much.”

”You can ask anything else, and I’ll answer, not asking you to spare my life, just asking you to let my family and business go.”

Was there really nothing else to ask? In Qu Jianlei’s mind now, it was all about dealing with Steve.

But he eventually found a question, ”How many people did Quantum bring to Star No. 2?”

”Nine,” Qi Feixiong betrayed this information without hesitation, ”one Supreme, eight A-level... including me!”

He even clarified that four A-levels are active in small and medium cities.

Anyway, he’s not with Quantum; in fact, of the eight A-levels that came this time, three aren’t from the Quantum Pioneer Team.

Whatever the case, the Nine Lives Cat only sent him, and he doesn’t need to be responsible for those beyond the Nine Lives Cat.

But it was a bit regrettable, as he initially thought this was the last question, but unfortunately, it wasn’t!

The last question made him nervous, ”Where is Quantum Team headquarters?”

In that instant, Qi Feixiong thought he might have misheard, ”You want to mess with Quantum Headquarters?”

Despite how funds appear high and mighty when investing in Pioneer Teams, seemingly ignoring the other side.

In reality, despite appearances, it shows that ”those with money are the bosses.”

In fact, what are Pioneer Teams? They’re quasi-military, individually often tougher and more aggressive than military warriors.

Anyway, Qi Feixiong believed, even if given ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to go trouble Quantum Headquarters.

Qu Jianlei did not answer his question, simply responded indifferently, ”I’m asking you.”

Qi Feixiong pondered for a moment before answering, ”In the Bei Hai Star Realm, not sure of the exact location; if you go there, you can find out.”

Qu Jianlei listened with some confusion, ”The Quantum Pioneer Team in this Star Realm is just a branch?”

If that were true, he would have to reevaluate Quantum’s size.

”It’s just an office,” Qi Feixiong replied deeply, ”Normally, there isn’t even a Supreme.”

Qu Jianlei listened expressionless, the cold blue light reflected on his face, making him seem extraordinarily coldhearted.

After a while, he spoke in a low voice, ”Do you have anything else to say?”

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