Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 643 - 513: Cover

Hertman, although mentally prepared, was still shocked by Qu Jianlei's actions.

"Those three missing people... the incident at dawn, was it really you?"

Qu Jianlei shook his head and replied coolly, "I'm not in a convenient position to disclose the specifics."

"Alright then," Hertman didn't press further, knowing well the intimidating power of the Cyan Blade Commerce Association.

Even the strongest forces might harbor thoughts of protecting their own when faced with this association.

Not fearing a mad dog doesn't mean wanting to be bitten by it.

The Guard Captain even reminded him, "Be cautious in the academy, these people don't play by the rules."

Qu Jianlei nodded, "I don't intend to reason with them; as long as you provide me the information, I'll leave the academy."

Leave the academy... Hertman glanced at him, somewhat puzzled. Do you really not understand the Cyan Blade Commerce Association's terror?

But on second thought, since he dared to act so boldly knowing it's the association, he must have his considerations.

Therefore, he was too lazy to offer advice, "Anyway, better safe than sorry... Do you need anonymous wristwatch numbers?"

"Yes," Qu Jianlei nodded. He had several anonymous wristwatch numbers but they were all spoils of war, inconvenient to use.

The Guard Captain's willingness to provide numbers would facilitate his efforts to gather necessary information.

Shortly after Hertman left, Aunt Liu came over.

She brought a list of six names from the organization, all key figures of the Cyan Blade Commerce Association on Star No. 4.

Additionally, she conveyed the reply from Xiang Xue's father.

The Supreme expressed that the archaeological enthusiasts were temporarily unable to station Supremes here and hoped the Panda could protect himself well.

This reaction... Qu Jianlei wasn't surprised.

The people from the Cyan Blade Commerce Association were on their way, and if the Earth Scholar's Supreme came, a big battle might ensue between the two organizations.

How strong the Earth Scholar is, is hard to say, but neither force likely wants a direct confrontation.

Moreover, the archaeological enthusiasts expressed their sincerity: they decided to launch a more direct strike on Bida.

Though they couldn't strike against the Cyan Blade Commerce Association, containing Bida would allow Panda's organization to deal with Cyan Blade freely.

With such promises, Qu Jianlei was quite satisfied.

By noon, Xiang Xue, finished with lectures, received the news.

She was somewhat displeased with the outcome but, regrettably, had no say in the matter.

Back then, when she was kidnapped, her father still treated Magillen's family viciously, showing the organization was quite ruthless.

Thus, she could only find Qu Jianlei and apologetically expressed—If you need help, I can leave the academy with you.

"I'll be grateful if you can protect yourself," Qu Jianlei stated sincerely.

"Their target is me; if they can't find me in the academy, they might vent their anger on you... and I don't want your dad hunting me down."

He was well aware that Xiang Xue's father wasn't indifferent to his daughter, but he had his ways and principles.

That afternoon, Hertman sent someone to the academy to deliver a secure storage device to Qu Jianlei.

Qu Jianlei opened it with the agreed password and discovered a substantial amount of information provided.

First, the data on two Supremes, the female Supreme named Amestina with Gold Attribute, and another named Fahim with Wood Attribute.

These two are scheduled to arrive on Star No. 4 by tomorrow afternoon, provided there are no flight delays.

Their purpose here is clear: to inspect Star No. 4's operations and evaluate the local staff's work.

Then there's the identity of the three deceased, none were pushovers.

The background of Comet is relatively clean, not native to the Blade Star Realm, originally from the government.

Due to issues with the materials he handled, he refused to atone, resulting in being removed from government ranks and a substantial fine.

The Gold A-level was a lone mercenary with a rather poor reputation.

During multi-person assignments, his team was wiped out several times; he was the lone survivor.

Rumors suggested his teammates were not killed by the enemy but died by his hand.

The Electromagnetic B-level's record was bizarre; the year he awakened, he killed five peers due to a dispute.

Having awakened Electromagnetic, and being young, authorities did not force him to atone but imprisoned him.

In prison, he advanced to C-level and successfully escaped, joining a Star Thief group unnoticed.

This group was later besieged by the military, falling again into official hands.

Oddly, a big shot claimed this person was an undercover, allowing him to escape punishment once more without atonement.

In the end, he just served three years of community service, involving multiple fights but no fatalities.

Later on, this guy killed again, but by then, he had joined the Cyan Blade Commerce Association.

The association claimed he acted to maintain its image, so they would protect him.

Ultimately, the association spent a lot of money and hired other Awakened to help him complete atonement missions.

His record gives a very unpleasant feeling at first glance.

Moreover, the Guard Captain provided information on several association members, with little overlap with the list provided by Aunt Liu.

Qu Jianlei watched and silently clicked his tongue: Analyzing it this way, the scale of the Cyan Blade Commerce Association might be beyond everyone's estimate.

At this point, he was about to leave the academy. Before leaving, he specially went to say goodbye to Cheng Qingshan.

Cheng was also somewhat astonished upon hearing about the "Cyan Blade Commerce Association".

However, in the end, he still expressed that the academy has no problem withstanding the pressure from this association and won't allow anyone to act recklessly on campus.

But he didn't have the intention to force Qu Jianlei to stay, saying that the academy was almost on break, and it would be good for him to go out and relax for a few days.

The small courtyard equipped by the academy certainly wouldn't be reclaimed, making it convenient for him to return at any time, unless Professor Zi applied to complete the teaching task.

That night, Qu Jianlei made a good meal for everyone, and after eating and drinking enough, he left gracefully.

Watching his figure disappear into the night, Xiang Xue couldn't hold back anymore.

"Professor Zi, doesn't your family also have a Supreme? How come you haven't spoken up?"

Zi Jiu Immortal was silent, and after a while, he sighed softly.

"His relationship with my family's Supreme is very good. If he doesn't speak up himself, what can I do?"

From afar, Cheng Qingshan, who was sensing this, shivered: Does this Professor Zi's family also have a Supreme?

Why does it feel like Supremes are becoming less valuable these days...?

After leaving the academy, Qu Jianlei went straight to a hotel not far from the Customs Enforcement Division and checked in.

This hotel was also of high standard, but it wasn't a skyscraper type; instead, it was an eco-friendly bungalow courtyard.

Qu Jianlei booked a top-level small courtyard, paid ten days of accommodation fees, indicating he did not want to be disturbed or receive room service.

The security on Star No. 4 has always been criticized, but as long as money is provided, nothing else is a problem.

That night was uneventful, and early the next morning, he drove the hotel's public car back and forth in front of the Customs Enforcement Division several times.

The security of the Customs Enforcement Division is not to be underestimated, let alone there is a strong artificial intelligence.

This anomaly quickly caught the attention of the Customs Enforcement Division.

When he passed by the entrance of the Customs Enforcement Division for the fifth time, two customs cars surrounded him, and four customs officers jumped down.

"What are you doing going back and forth? Show your documents!"

"Heh," Qu Jianlei lowered the car window and sneered, "When did the Customs Enforcement Division also start moonlighting as the City Guard?"

"Pan...Panda?" Someone recognized him, turned pale, and stammered, "Everyone be careful!"

"Panda?" Hearing this, the others also immediately tensed up, and some even turned ashen.

But no one would dare stop him any further. Even if this person caused the death of Desis and his family, everyone wished they could eat him alive.

Ultimately, it is because the fists aren't hard enough; in the Imperial territory, this is the biggest original sin.

However, the only B-level Warrior couldn't help but ask, "What are you loitering at our entrance for?"

"None of your business!" Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes, "I see you're a bit unconvinced, dare to tell me your name?"

"Leave if you have nothing else to do!" The B-level Warrior braced himself and tried to look the other party in the eyes, "Do you think my Customs Enforcement Division doesn't have a Supreme?"

"Tsk," Qu Jianlei snorted disdainfully, "Can a Supreme stop people from passing by?"

After saying that, he accelerated and drove away without looking back.

Watching him leave, several customs officers exchanged glances, and none were in the mood to speak.

Shortly after, someone realized, "The car that guy is driving seems to be a 'Yanoye' public car?"

"Yanoye?" The Customs Enforcement Division is not unfamiliar with this nearby hotel, "Seems like it is."

However, someone's expression changed, "Yanoye's public cars aren't lent out, are they?"

"No hotel's public car can be lent out. Let's go ask and see if this guy has booked a room."

The Empire doesn't emphasize protecting personal privacy. Although Yanoye Hotel has its background, it doesn't want to offend the Customs Enforcement Division for no reason.

Not to mention they are just a few hundred meters away from the Customs Enforcement Division, and if they want to pick a quarrel, they can just stroll over.

After obtaining information about the Panda's stay, someone couldn't help but say, "Let's check out his room."

"Sirs, this is going too far," Yanoye staff protested, "He's our guest, and a distinguished one at that!"

The customs officers are also used to being overbearing, and one of them coldly snorted, "Are you trying to shield the murderer?"

"He's a murderer?" Yanoye staff, unwilling to cause trouble yet unafraid, "When the guest returns, I'll remind him to turn himself in."

After saying this, the people from the Customs Enforcement Division felt it was pointless and left cursing.

Once outside Yanoye, someone spoke up, "Hey, this Panda... what is he doing staying here?"

In fact, more than one person was pondering this question, but this one stated it explicitly.

"Not here for a good reason," the B-level Warrior sighed lightly, "This matter... seems it needs to be reported."

"Outrageous," a young customs officer said dejectedly.

However, no one else replied because everyone more or less guessed the backstory in their hearts.

Though Desis died pretty miserably, and colleagues are denouncing the murderer, it was... that guy who started the trouble.

He had a reason for causing trouble with Panda, and having such an outcome was actually self-inflicted.

However, such matters were best kept to oneself; saying it out loud would isolate oneself from colleagues.