Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Chapter 889: Chapter 759: Unavoidable Attention

Qu Jianlei heard this and finally couldn’t hold back anymore; seeking benefits and avoiding harm is human nature, beyond reproach.

But to justify certain irresponsible behaviors so confidently, isn’t that a bit shameless?

He sighed softly, ”So, you’ve finally grown into what you despise?”

This question left Liu Qingyu speechless.

If the other party were an Awakened below A-level, he would certainly let them understand what it means to ”get into trouble by saying the wrong thing.”

But this one... he really didn’t dare say anything, and could only respond hesitantly, ”That’s just how society is.”

Qu Jianlei didn’t continue to argue, instead asking about something else, ”Can this document be used across the Star Realm?”

”Basically impossible,” replied not by Liu Qingyu, but by the Paranoid.

”The military divides war zones by Star Realm, unless the other side is very familiar with Liu Qingyu, they won’t buy it.”

Liu Qingyu looked at him thoughtfully: You say my name quite fluently.

He wasn’t intending to make an issue out of it, but from this, he concluded that the other party was indeed an acquaintance.

”Then give me ten,” Qu Jianlei casually pulled out two hundred thousand Silver Notes, handing them to Xiang Xue, ”How long is the validity?”

”Validity...” Liu Qingyu looked at the Silver Notes, his eyes a bit glazed—taking the money first, then asking about the validity?

He had seen arrogant people before, but this was a bit too indifferent to money.

However, the validity period is the responsibility of those handling the matter, not much to do with him.

Considering that he still had to operate within the military region in the future, he didn’t push it too far, ”A ten-year one is difficult, would five years do?”

I would like a lifetime one, but you can’t possibly give that, can you? Qu Jianlei shrugged, ”Alright.”

Liu Qingyu sat for a moment longer, then hurriedly took his leave, smiling all the while, though he couldn’t help feeling a bit disappointed inside.

He had some purpose coming here today, but didn’t expect even the minimum to meet his expectations, instead gathering some trouble.

But most things in life don’t go as desired, so there’s no need to dwell on it too much.

Xiang Xue left with him, holding the Silver Notes, ready to process the passes.

Qinghu had watched the entire sequence of events unfold.

She didn’t have much respect for Liu Qingyu, but everyone was a Supreme of the Celestial Hook Star Realm and knew the old man’s influence was astonishing.

The fact that another Supreme from the Rhodiola rosea team actually had Liu Qingyu completely under control surprised her a bit.

So she dispensed with testing the waters and simply spoke up.

”I would like to ask a bold question, what is your team’s relationship with Ran Bingluan?”

Upon hearing her question, the Paranoid raised an eyebrow, ready to answer.

But after a pause, he looked towards Qu Jianlei—this question was really beyond him, ”Boss!”

To evade responsibility, he didn’t hesitate to imitate others, calling the other person ”Boss.”

After all, it’s just a term, what difference does it make what you call someone?

But in Qinghu’s eyes, it carried a very different meaning.

This one actually calls Rhodiola rosea ”Boss,” is he truly above Supreme?

”Ran Bingluan...” Qu Jianlei looked at Qinghu thoughtfully, ”Is that the one who got you into trouble?”

”Trouble?” Qinghu repeated in surprise, then shook her head in confusion, ”No trouble at all, why do you say that?”

Qu Jianlei frowned, curiously asking, ”Wasn’t it the matter on Celestial Hook Star, or not?”

”Oh, that,” Qinghu first nodded, then shook her head, casually replying, ”That doesn’t count as trouble.”

Qu Jianlei was momentarily stunned, incredulously asking, ”That doesn’t count as trouble?”

Qinghu wasn’t surprised; anyone could have heard about the events on Half-Star Island, given the considerable commotion it caused.

However, she really didn’t see it as trouble, merely dealings by some profit-driven individuals, following regular procedures.

On second thought, the Rhodiola rosea team even dared to engage customs enforcement warships, clearly accustomed to acting as they pleased.

With their way of doing things, they might consider being besieged by military warships a great humiliation.

In any case, Qu Jianlei’s question successfully diverted her focus.

Qinghu didn’t delve further into their relationship, but instead asked, ”Do you know him?”

Qu Jianlei nodded, answering quietly, ”We’ve had some contact, that person is also very knowledgeable in arrays.”

”Only some contact?” Qinghu was slightly disappointed, ”Can you get in touch with him?”

Qu Jianlei laughed at her words, ”Even if I could, I wouldn’t say... dealing with those Anomalous Management Division folks can be quite disgusting.”

Hearing this, Qinghu raised her eyebrows but said nothing more, instead mentioning some confusions in modifying arrays.

Qu Jianlei wasn’t opposed to such discourse, but he didn’t answer every question, redirecting some challenges to ”other companions.”

He wasn’t intentionally keeping things to himself, primarily because on Half-Star Island, he’d had many similar exchanges with Qinghu.

He didn’t want her to find anything too familiar.

This conversation continued for nearly three hours, keeping even the Paranoid keenly interested.

Finally, Qinghu got up to bid farewell and leave, but before leaving, she gave a hint.

”If you can get in touch with him, inform him that the Anomalous Management Division, working alongside some people from the Divine Text Association, has intensified their investigation of him.”

So, coming here wasn’t just about consulting on array modifications, it was also to pass along a message.

”What is going on,” Qu Jianlei frowned, ”Is this still not over?”

No matter how big a matter is, it should gradually fade with time, which is why fugitives often lay low.

Qu Jianlei was puzzled. What have I done, that has made the investigation even stricter?

However... Qinghu can freely move about now, which doesn’t quite fit those people’s usual style. Is there some explanation?

Qinghu saw his expression change, so she spoke up again, ”Did you know that he once had contact with a girl from the Luo Family?”

Luo Hanshuang? Qu Jianlei’s heart skipped a beat but he answered noncommittally, ”Continue.”

”The Luo Family girl had some gains in the Celestial Hook Enigma Mansion,” Qinghu’s expression was a bit odd, ”It’s said she entered the Inner Circle.”

Qu Jianlei pondered and asked, ”Did she achieve this with Ran Bingluan’s help?”

”Should be,” Qinghu answered in a deep voice, ”The girl attends Xingluo Academy, and later the Divine Text Association found there too.”

The Anomalous Management Division only targets abnormal affairs, whereas the Divine Text Association has a longer reach.

The Paranoid, hearing this, couldn’t help but interject, ”You’re talking about the Luo Family, the one after the Primordial Warrior?”

Qinghu nodded at the response, not saying much more.

”That really... takes guts!” The Paranoid nodded, speaking expressionlessly, ”Aren’t they afraid the Luo Family has a Supreme Above?”

”The Primordial system isn’t easy to breakthrough to Supreme Above,” Qinghu replied casually, ”They even exerted pressure on Xingluo Academy.”

Qu Jianlei deliberated for a moment and asked, ”So, does that mean the gains in the Mist Mansion can’t be guarded by Xingluo Academy?”

Qinghu shook her head, ”Though the Divine Text Association won’t forcibly seize, they can request sharing, at the very least information can’t be kept secret.”

Qu Jianlei nodded, realizing this as he already knew that whatever the Divine Text Association wants to know, higher academies cannot fully conceal.

Qinghu stared at him, speaking thoughtfully, ”And so, they enhanced their efforts to locate Ran Bingluan.”

”Tsk,” Qu Jianlei scoffed mildly, ”Did they not issue any bounty or the like?”

”The information should be important,” Qinghu replied offhandedly, ”They’re conducting the investigation independently, not using social resources.”

Qu Jianlei really wanted to inquire about Luo Hanshuang’s current situation, but regrettably, he had no reason to ask.

He sensed some other emotions, ”It seems you’ve encountered some trouble?”

Qinghu wasn’t surprised by his perceptiveness, responding casually.

”Someone wants to forcibly employ me, or else they’ll recommend me to the Edge Star Realm as a Guardian Supreme.”

Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei couldn’t help but blink, ”Being a Guardian Supreme isn’t bad, it pays well.”

He did wish to be a Guardian Supreme somewhere, but that would certainly be a pipe dream.

Being a registered Awakened has its perks, sitting at home with power automatically handed to you.

”It would affect cultivation,” Qinghu answered lightly, ”I’m not short of money.”

Being a Guardian Supreme can indeed be profitable, but it would impede the cultivation progress. Willing Guardians are either those with no advancement hope or passionate ones.

Just like how Qu Jianlei dislikes being restrained, she also hopes to cultivate freely and leisurely.

Now she’s already at the Supreme Peak, planning and accumulating further, she can someday consider challenging Supreme Above.

”A period of time” is roughly calculated in decades, it’s not urgent but once a Guardian, it won’t be easy to extricate oneself.

For Qinghu, enhancing her realm is the goal to pursue wholeheartedly, she might as well, should the challenge fail, seek wealth afterwards.

Qu Jianlei knew she was rather reclusive and proud, so he couldn’t resist asking.

”Who is this person, so unpleasant?”

”There’s no need for you to worry about that,” Qinghu replied coolly, ”I’ve already found a solution.”

Is it so? Qu Jianlei was somewhat skeptical of this, knowing how proud Qinghu could be.

But given his current role, he had no reason to be overly concerned, moreover, the two... have pretty much parted ways.

Of course, considering she specifically sought him out to relay a message for Ran Bingluan, he must acknowledge her kindness.

After a brief pause, he couldn’t help but ask aloud, ”What is the current situation with the people causing trouble for Ran Bingluan?”

It seems he still has to intervene? Qinghu’s lips curled into a small smile.

She took out a storage device and placed it on the table, ”Here is some related information, you can pass it to him.”

Only bringing it out now? Qu Jianlei raised his eyebrows slightly but ultimately said nothing, merely nodding.

”Alright, once the access pass is done, I’ll notify you.”

Qinghu nodded, got up to bid farewell, and after leaving Niaoming Stream far behind, she sighed softly and muttered under her breath.

”That guy... could it be him?”

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