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Chapter 597 - 467: Fishing in Troubled Waters · Oct 13, 2026

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551 Chapter 551 - 421: The Mastermind 2026-10-13
552 Chapter 552 - 422: Crashing In 2026-10-13
553 Chapter 553 - 423: Greed Without Limit 2026-10-13
554 Chapter 554 - 424: Docking 2026-10-13
555 Chapter 555 - 425: Initiation 2026-10-13
556 Chapter 556 - 426: Sequence 2026-10-13
557 Chapter 557 - 427: Gradi 2026-10-13
558 Chapter 558 - 428: Switching 2026-10-13
559 Chapter 559 - 429: The Assassin’s Shock 2026-10-13
560 Chapter 560 - 430: Respecting Professionalism 2026-10-13
561 Chapter 561 - 431: Still Waters Run Deep 2026-10-13
562 Chapter 562 - 432: Disintegration 2026-10-13
563 Chapter 563 - 433: Renovation 2026-10-13
564 Chapter 564 - 434: Rallying Under a Banner 2026-10-13
565 Chapter 565 - 435: Unbreakable Defense 2026-10-13
566 Chapter 566 - 436: Crushing Victory 2026-10-13
567 Chapter 567 - 437: Remarkable 2026-10-13
568 Chapter 568 - 438: Unfriendly 2026-10-13
569 Chapter 569 - 439: Someone You Can’t Afford to Mess With 2026-10-13
570 Chapter 570 - 440: One After Another 2026-10-13
571 Chapter 571 - 441: Mutual Inspections 2026-10-13
572 Chapter 572 - 442: Prodigies and Commoners 2026-10-13
573 Chapter 573 - 443: Companion 2026-10-13
574 Chapter 574 - 444: Fell Into a Pit 2026-10-13
575 Chapter 575 - 445: The Plan Worked Too Well 2026-10-13
576 Chapter 576 - 446: Willfulness 2026-10-13
577 Chapter 577 - 447: Leave It to Me 2026-10-13
578 Chapter 578 - 448: To Kill or Not to Kill 2026-10-13
579 Chapter 579 - 449: Truth or Falsehood Doesn’t Matter 2026-10-13
580 Chapter 580 - 450: Figured Life Out 2026-10-13
581 Chapter 581 - 451: Sudden Upheaval 2026-10-13
582 Chapter 582 - 452: Swaggering Attitude 2026-10-13
583 Chapter 583 - 453: Not Durable (Second Update) 2026-10-13
584 Chapter 584 - 454: Major Trouble 2026-10-13
585 Chapter 585 - 455: The Waters Are Too Murky 2026-10-13
586 Chapter 586 - 456: Half Willing, Half Reluctant 2026-10-13
587 Chapter 587 - 457: Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place 2026-10-13
588 Chapter 588 - 458: On Edge 2026-10-13
589 Chapter 589 - 459: Relentless Pursuit 2026-10-13
590 Chapter 590 - 460: Persona 2026-10-13
591 Chapter 591 - 461: Brilliant Fireworks 2026-10-13
592 Chapter 592 - 462: What About the Sixth One? 2026-10-13
593 Chapter 593 - 463: Stacking 2026-10-13
594 Chapter 594 - 464: Hit the Jackpot 2026-10-13
595 Chapter 595 - 465: Can’t Bring Himself to Do It 2026-10-13
596 Chapter 596 - 466: Extreme Cultivation Room 2026-10-13
597 Chapter 597 - 467: Fishing in Troubled Waters 2026-10-13
598 Chapter 598 - 468: Restriction Order 2026-10-13
599 Chapter 599 - 469: Red List 2026-10-13
600 Chapter 600 - 470: The One Who Pays Attention 2026-10-13

Three and a half days later, Qu Jianlei returned to Star No. 3.

As soon as the starship landed at the port, more than twenty City Guard members and two Superpower Warriors in military uniforms walked up.

They requested the passengers not to move freely and to stay in the cabins awaiting inspection.

Although it’s the era of great interstellar navigation, roughly speaking, over three-quarters of Imperial citizens have never been on a starship.

This means that those who can travel by starship must have some means.

So someone asked, what’s happened that they won’t even let us off the starship?

The City Guard’s response was that it’s a routine surprise inspection, also for everyone’s safety.

Someone expressed resistance, and as a result, was punched and kicked on the spot, then forcibly taken away.

Xiaohu reappeared in Qu Jianlei’s mind, ”They’re investigating your last false identity, things got complicated.”

No kidding... Qu Jianlei took a deep breath, is my luck really this bad?

Just when he said he ran fast enough, he ends up being blocked on the starship.

But at this moment, complaining is meaningless, he steadied himself and quietly sensed the emotions of those around him.

Then he unexpectedly found that, in a cabin not far from him, a B-level Fire Attribute was a bit anxious.

So... there’s another one using a false identity?

Probably a wanted criminal with some case on their back.

However, what kind of case could make a B-level give up the chance for redemption and flee?

But those aren’t the main points, the main point is that Qu Jianlei saw an opportunity.

He quietly released a strand of Spiritual Power, attempting to interfere with the other’s emotions.

A Warrior with a Spiritual Attribute can affect the emotions of ordinary people to a certain extent, but against a Superpower Warrior, it’s not very effective.

Especially when the opponent is B-level.

The likelihood of success is really small, yet there’s a certain probability of the opponent noticing something unusual.

However, this B-level Warrior’s emotional fluctuations were indeed large, making him feel a bit irritated.

So he exploded in an instant, ”Screw you... you kids think you can mess with me?”

While speaking, he shook his hand and a fireball shot out, ”Die!”

A City Guard exclaimed in surprise, ”There’s an Awakened losing control... calling for support!”

Another shouted loudly, ”Cease fire, cease fire... Otherwise, we have the right to kill you!”

Superpower Warriors do have privileges, but if they’re shot dead at the crime scene, that’s deserved.

”Screw you, do you think I’m easily scared?” The B-level Warrior’s figure flickered rapidly, and flaming arrows shot toward the opposite side.

”Resisting arrest, huh?” The two Superpower Warriors from the military sneered, they were both C-level but weren’t afraid to face B-level.

After all, Fire Attribute’s defense is too weak, they also have the military’s support and aren’t afraid for the situation to escalate.

One Warrior was of Gold Attribute, the other Water Attribute, and they started fighting inside the starship.

Consequently, the ordinary passengers suffered, with screams echoing through the air.

Ordinary people being drawn into a Superpower Warrior’s battle is tragic, with no one to reason with.

In this situation, some passengers who were Modified Warriors had to move as well.

Though they haven’t awakened Superpowers, their close combat skills aren’t bad, and of course, they don’t want to be hurt accidentally.

In no time, chaos engulfed the entire starship, with several cabins catching fire.

If someone carefully observed, they’d find those flames weren’t kindled by the B-level Warrior.

But who can remain calm? As the cabins burned, thick smoke billowed out, obscuring visibility.

”Run,” someone shouted loudly, rushing towards the starship’s exit, ”if we don’t run, we’ll be choked to death!”

Instantly, a crowd surged, countless people headed towards the exit, not just passengers but some ordinary City Guards too.

Regrettably, the starship’s exit, though not small, isn’t large enough, causing congestion as so many tried to escape.

With congestion comes trampling, countless people shouted angrily and screamed, like a hell on earth.

A City Guard knocked down two people with a gunstock, desperately squeezing outward—being an ordinary person, at this moment he could only choose to escape.

In the confusion, his head was suddenly struck, causing him to fall to the ground unconscious.

Another City Guard appeared behind him, bent down to pick up his gun and Identity Token, and slipped towards the cabin door like a fish.

Qu Jianlei swore, he hadn’t intended to cause such a commotion.

Just a bit of chaos, and he could use his Spiritual Power as cover, relying on his Body Technique to escape.

After exiting the cabin door, he shook his head helplessly: this trampling event, who knows how many deaths it’ll cause.

This starship was already starting to smoke, many City Guards quickly arrived.

A C-level City Guard saw him emerge from the smoke, raised a hand and called, ”You, come here! What happened inside?”

”Cough cough,” Qu Jianlei coughed violently as he answered, ”Inside... there’s a Fire Attribute Warrior resisting arrest!”

”Why didn’t you stay at the scene…” The C-level Warrior wanted to scold him a bit more.

But sensing that the other party was just an ordinary person, he could only wave his hand helplessly, ”Help maintain order outside!”

”Cough cough, cough cough cough,” Qu Jianlei coughed so violently it felt like he was about to expire the next moment.

The C-level Warrior didn’t bother with him anymore and instructed others, ”Prepare gas masks, forcibly rush through the emergency escape door.”

Seeing that no one paid attention to him anymore, Qu Jianlei immediately bolted away.

This City Guard uniform he was wearing was acquired from Steve.

Fortunately, the City Guard uniforms throughout the Hope Star Realm were consistent, so he wasn’t easily noticed.

After walking a few steps outside, he was surprised to discover there were at least two more checkpoints.

At this moment, the uniform he wore proved useful; many people glanced at him and then ignored him.

But at the first checkpoint, he was stopped by someone, another C-level Warrior ahead, ”Identity?”

”Here,” Qu Jianlei flashed his Identity Token, ”Sir, our boss is still waiting for me to get the gas masks!”

The C-level Warrior originally wanted to check the Identity Token, but upon hearing this, his thoughts were diverted, ”Aren’t there any in the spaceport?”

”Cough cough cough,” Qu Jianlei coughed twice sharply, replying with a wry smile.

”Sir, cough cough, that’s... cough cough, that’s not our warehouse.”

The spaceport naturally had its own management methods, and the City Guard called in could not use the spaceport’s personal equipment directly.

If approved, of course, it was allowed, but approval required a process, didn’t it?

Someone on the side persuaded the C-level Warrior.

”Sir, this starship is burning. To prevent similar situations from happening again, gas masks will be in high demand.”

The spaceport had quite a few gas masks, but with the surge in demand, it might not be enough.

The C-level Warrior nodded and then waved his hand, ”You go, make it quick and come back fast.”

That’s how he passed the first checkpoint, and seeing this from a distance, the second checkpoint let him through directly.

Someone did ask, ”Hey, what are you going out there to do?”

”Getting gas masks,” Qu Jianlei shouted in reply and dashed off without a trace.

It wasn’t until two hours later that the chaos subsided, causing multiple casualties.

As for what happened to that B-level Warrior, there’s no need to elaborate. After the City Guard cross-checked the number of people, they were shocked to find a passenger missing.

After another half-hour of investigation, they had to accept the fact: That guy disguised himself as a City Guard and slipped away!

Was the missing person related to a certain Wood Attribute C-level? No one could be sure.

But ramping up the search efforts next was undoubtedly necessary.

”That guy must have a record, it’s bizarre though, a single flight actually had three fugitives!”

After leaving the spaceport, Qu Jianlei changed his appearance and vanished into the city streets and alleys.

However, many places on Star No. 3 were under semi-military management, and a wanted notice for him was quickly issued.

Qu Jianlei ignored those, purposely heading into the wilderness and countryside. By the next evening, he returned to his rented residence.

It wasn’t long after he took out his watch that someone called him, ”This is the City Guard, have you returned?”

During the days he was absent, someone came to verify the identity of outsiders, but they had been unable to contact him.

Now that his watch finally had a signal at this hour, naturally someone would come to check.

About ten minutes later, four City Guards appeared, quite unfriendly, banging loudly on the door.

Fortunately, while the identity of Panda was fake, his recent record was as real as it could be.

After checking his identity, the inspector asked why he hadn’t been around recently and where he had been.

Qu Jianlei straightforwardly replied, where he’d been and what he’d done were confidential.

If you really want to know, please contact the B-level Warrior Hals from the Fourth War Zone.

The person he mentioned not only had a name but also a military identity; upon hearing this, the City Guards naturally didn’t press further questions.

After returning, once this report was filed, someone would naturally follow up on the relevant situation.

Then there was the identity of this ”Special Consultant to the Guard Team,” which they also wanted to know its origin.

This time, Qu Jianlei couldn’t give the other party a good face, coldly stating, ”You can go ask Hoyel or Hertman.”

If you don’t have the guts to ask them, how do you have the courage to ask me?

To be frank with you, Hoyel is the first Vice Planet Governor of Star No. 4. Your interest in his Guard Team is quite curious, what are your motives?

Even though this is Star No. 3, do you really think Hoyel doesn’t have a few friends here?

The other party was left red-faced and finally asked: Why did you hide your watch, and why choose to return now?

Qu Jianlei bluntly answered, these are things you shouldn’t know.

It’s already late now; you should verify the first two pieces of information first before considering asking me anything.

As he spoke, his aura was formidable, while in his heart he couldn’t help but feel secretly relieved.

The identity of ”Special Consultant to the Guard Team” was indeed incredibly useful.

If an ordinary person dared to respond in this way, they would have long been physically escorted away by the City Guard.

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