Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 237 - 155: I Became an Umbrella Too - 156: The End (Fourth Update Complete)
The hooligan cried out in pain, "Aow!"
The one who wielded the knife sheathed his dagger and raised his hand to give a respectful gesture to Qu Jianlei on the roof.
"Lord Jian Lei, we know we were wrong. We won’t come again. Can you let us go this time?"
"I told him to cut off his own arm," Qu Jianlei said with some dissatisfaction, "Why did you interfere?"
"I hear your boss likes to gamble? Have him come play a few rounds with me... better not wait for me to seek him out."
After saying that, he flickered out of sight, disappearing without a trace.
A few hooligans picked up the severed arm, supporting the injured one as they slipped away.
"Wow, so that’s Lord Jian Lei?" an onlooker muttered softly, "So young."
"Congratulations to the lady boss," someone congratulated her, "With Lord Jian Lei stepping in, you’ll surely get justice."
This couple had many regulars, and many knew about their grievances.
However, the lady boss was sensible. She smiled and shook her head.
"How could we trouble the lord? It’s just that the trouble followed us here, and the lord naturally wants to maintain the dignity of the Inspection Bureau."
Her words were polite enough. Hearing this in the courtyard, Qu Jianlei shook his head and entered the flat in the backyard.
The next day, Ma Long came. He found a job for Qu Jianlei, still involved with mecha from the Inspection Bureau, this time with three units.
Qu Jianlei was speechless, "I only manage the Earth Room. This time I’ll waive the fee for you, but it’ll definitely not be free next time."
There’s no way to avoid waiving the fee, considering Ma Long’s substantial help during the last incident.
Although Qu Jianlei had already promised some benefits, things should be kept separate—he acted on his own initiative.
After inspecting the mecha, he even invited Ma Long for a meal at the entrance.
During the meal, Ma Long went to the restroom. Upon returning, he asked, "How did you end up confronting the Frost Wolf?"
Frost Wolf? Qu Jianlei blinked, "I’ve dealt with two Frost Wolf Kings before, what do you mean?"
"So you’ve been to the Zone Zhou Character?" Ma Long was surprised, as he knew the Frost Wolf was a specialty there.
But the next moment, he laughed, "I mean the one running the casino, backed by a B-level Warrior."
Qu Jianlei blinked, "This Frost Wolf... also an Ultimate Warrior?"
"Of course," Ma Long replied with a smile, "Anyone daring to run a casino can’t do it without backing from Ultimate Warriors."
Qu Jianlei frowned, "I used to think Ultimate Warriors were rare, but now it feels like they’re everywhere?"
Ma Long rolled his eyes in response, "There aren’t many, but there aren’t few either, otherwise why would the Inspection Bureau exist?"
Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment, "Can’t this casino’s order be regulated?"
"How could it be managed?" Ma Long shook his head, unconcerned.
"The Frost Wolf, retired and in civilian life, fully commits whenever summoned, putting in not only effort but money. Who would bother him over such trivial matters?"
Qu Jianlei fell silent as well. The so-called perfect city Bentley spoke of... heh, isn’t all that.
Seeing his interest wane, Ma Long chuckled.
"His men surely won’t dare harass you again. I just suggest not seeking him out until you’re strong enough."
Qu Jianlei tilted his head in thought and nodded, "Alright, I only said I’d find him later, never said when."
A couple of days later, Xiao Qin heard about the incident and came by while delivering an Earth Element Cultivation Method, asking him about it.
Qu Jianlei was indifferent, recounting the events—not for preserving the Inspection Bureau’s reputation, just lazy to meddle.
Xiao Qin was displeased after hearing, "The Frost Wolf didn’t send anyone to gamble with you?"
Her point was, in such matters, Ultimate Warriors wouldn’t personally involve themselves; they just oversee from behind the scenes.
To ordinary people, causing such nuisances, at most, they’re just Modified Warriors. How dare they disregard the Inspection Bureau’s reputation?
For not coming to apologize either management was faulty, or it was the Frost Wolf’s direct instruction.
Given an Ultimate Warrior’s disregard, Xiao Qin declared, "I’ll go talk to him about it."
"No need for that hassle, right?" Qu Jianlei said, feeling a headache coming on.
He had a feeling that, like Jamaari, Xiao Qin wanted to push him to a certain level by involving various issues.
If he accepted too much help without giving back, his conscience would trouble him.
But Xiao Qin firmly stated, "Our Inspection Bureau never leaves things unfinished."
"Even Ma Long said to wait," Qu Jianlei asked helplessly, "What’s the motive in helping me this much?"
If the pretext remained the Inspection Bureau’s renown, he was determined not to feel obliged.
However, Xiao Qin, who wasn’t lacking emotional intelligence, sensed his tone wasn’t right.
So she straightforwardly said, "You can do a lot for the Inspection Bureau, so we find it necessary to support you."
Qu Jianlei sighed slowly, "Let’s take it step by step."
Given the mutual reliance agreed upon with those in the Celestial District, procrastination might come in handy.
He didn’t intend to delay indefinitely; as long as his Cultivation Level could protect him, giving the other side some benefits was only right.
Once Xiao Qin took care of it, sure enough, a man came to see the lady boss a few days later.
This was the one who initially forced the boss into gambling, and he brought over six thousand worth of Silver Notes.
The boss had already spent tens of thousands of silver coins, so this compensation was far from enough.
However, the man explained that he spent money as soon as he earned it; even getting this amount meant selling his house to scrape it together.
This was typical of gang members’ lifestyles, no different in any society; money comes quickly, and naturally goes just as fast.
Then, the man pulled out a dagger, sliced off his left hand, and pale-faced, asked through gritted teeth, "Does this hand settle the debt?"
Both the boss and the lady boss were stunned at the sight, as they were honest people—not involved in gang life at least.
