Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 669 - 539: Mere Formality

A certain talkative A-level deputy decided to head to Star One, still due to news from Tani.

After Tani returned home at midnight, he thought for a long time and still reported his encounter to the on-duty staff of the Customs Enforcement Division.

After meeting with Panda, he wasn't killed? Within less than an hour, the news spread throughout the Customs Enforcement Division.

Soon after, under the cover of two assault ships from the City Guard, a dozen high-level officials from the Customs Enforcement Division arrived at Tani's home.

Everyone carefully inquired about the incident and also reviewed the surrounding surveillance.

As expected, some surveillance was damaged, but everyone could see how Tani returned.

When they learned that Panda was very interested in the Customs Enforcement Division's meetings, everyone felt somewhat relieved—it seemed the changes were useful!

Some still wanted to know more, but Tani stated: I don't even know how I was taken out, I've said everything there is to say.

Indeed, he even explained the situation of sleeping with the triplets.

This kind of thing... how to put it? It certainly violates some moral perceptions.

However, as Qu Jianlei lamented, in the Empire, this is merely a private moral issue.

The person slept with his own sister-in-law, not someone else's wife, the women didn't oppose it, and others have no grounds to interfere.

But what people didn't expect was that Tani hid one detail, which was his remark to Panda about a certain A-level deputy's attitude.

His statement at the time was for survival, now that his life was spared, how could he be foolish enough to speak out about it?

The following day, more news came, that three liaison points of the Cyan Blade Commerce Association were cleared yesterday.

People in the Customs Enforcement Division started to speculate: did the attack focus shift?

Everyone thought, whoever dared to simultaneously declare war on the Customs Enforcement Division and Cyan Blade Commerce Association must be an outright madman.

Now such a force has emerged, indeed incredibly fierce, with the strength to challenge both sides simultaneously. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

But even so, shouldn't there be a focus when launching an attack?

Since Tani on their side was released unharmed, does this mean the focus shifted?

The last time someone from the Customs Enforcement Division was killed, it was just a mere C-level Elvin.

So there are no more attack targets left in the Customs Enforcement Division?

This thought is somewhat wishful thinking, but everyone couldn't help but speculate—no one wants to live in endless anxiety.

Of course, a single piece of evidence is not enough, but a day later, new news came that another three groups from the Cyan Blade Commerce Association were taken down.

This time, there were no superpower warriors, just modified warriors… even ordinary people were not spared!

The Customs Enforcement Division pondered, and ultimately determined that Panda likely wouldn't target them again.

This A-level deputy thought it over and felt he could pass through Star One to report directly to the Customs Enforcement headquarters.

Is there a danger? Of course, there's a little, but what if he delays too long and someone else reports it first?

Ultimately, besides feeling indignant, he also wanted to seize this opportunity to move up slightly.

Originally, he wanted to use the Customs Enforcement Team's warship to forcibly board a passenger starship halfway.

But on this day, the Customs Enforcement Division had no external missions, and no warships took off.

With his authority, he could temporarily requisition a warship to take him to space, but such an operation would need the chief's approval.

He wasn't worried about being turned down by the chief, as normally, he had that kind of influence.

However, if the chief asked the reason, how should he answer?

Thinking it over and over, he still decided to take a risk and head directly to the spaceport to board the ship.

After all, he chose a daytime flight, by convention, the danger would be much less.

Then, this deputy, who was not even worth naming, on his way into the spaceport… met with tragedy!

He was actually quite cautious, renting a car through someone and even disguising himself.

Yet something still went wrong, halfway through the drive, a bolt of lightning struck from the sky, hitting his car precisely.

After the incident, people from the Customs Enforcement Division arrived and confirmed that the attack came from an old adversary.

What puzzled everyone was that this deputy, although a bit reckless, should have had some anti-lightning measures.

Being suddenly attacked and then disappearing without a trace... it's really incomprehensible.

Everyone was analyzing how the attack was conducted when someone solemnly spoke, "So… they still won't let us be?"

However, someone immediately countered, "That's hard to say, this bigwig over to Star One, what is he going to do?"

What to do… do you even need to ask? This guy has been hinting at it in different scenarios not just for a day or two.

Thus, everyone looked enlightened—things have been put aside, yet you still want to oppose them, no surprise there!

Understanding this, for a moment, the Customs Enforcement team's resentment towards Panda's forces reduced significantly.

The other party couldn't care less about the Customs Enforcement Division, yet you insist on digging your own grave, who's to blame?

What's more deadly is, if you've had enough, so be it, why drag everyone back into the Abyss?

Immediately afterward, the Customs Enforcement Division reacted exactly like the Cyan Blade Commerce Association and sent people to find Hertman.

They wanted to clarify that this was just a personal act by someone in the Customs Enforcement Division, not indicative of our collective will.

The Guard Captain didn't have much goodwill towards the Customs Enforcement Division either, but no matter what, everyone belonged to the Government system.

Especially, Hoyel also hinted that once I become the leader in the future, the work of the planet will require cooperation from others.

So Hertman stated, I understand this matter, and if there's an opportunity, I'll convey it on your behalf.

But there's a difficulty as well, your wanted notice... makes it a bit hard for me to broach!

The Customs Enforcement Division people said, this is just a show.

The wanted notice issued not long ago, canceling it right now is not appropriate. Shouldn't the Government's authority be considered?

Now the branch has already transferred it to an internal notice. It's very likely that the next step will be to cancel it.

Hertman knows this is an excuse. The real situation is indeed up for debate.

However, everyone is part of the Government system, many things are seen but not spoken of. He didn't bother to argue further.

Anyway, what he has to do is honestly relay the message to Panda, and what reaction Panda would have is not his concern.

Therefore, he straightforwardly stated, Panda is just a Special Consultant, contacting him is not very convenient, someone wanted to find him yesterday.

As it happens, later that day, Qu Jianlei indeed contacted the Guard Captain.

The people from the Customs Enforcement Division approached Hertman with much fanfare, which could not have been hidden from Qu Jianlei.

Just as he wanted to know what reaction there would be from killing another A-level.

Upon hearing that the Customs Enforcement Division was acting so foolishly, he couldn't help but scoff, "So, in the past, I wasn't killing enough!"

Hertman, knowing he didn't plan to make another move, sighed with relief: If you keep acting, the boss will really be embarrassed.

Then he mentioned that the Cyan Blade Commerce Association also intends to communicate.

"Nothing comes that cheap!" Qu Jianlei answered without hesitation.

"They started the war, I had no choice, but when it ends... that's for me to decide!"

With that, he didn't offer any more explanation, directly ending the communication.

He was genuinely angry at the Cyan Blade Commerce Association—a force so great, why can't they speak directly?

First, they stayed hidden behind the scenes, slyly directing people against him, followed by dual Supreme pressure, clearly trying to overpower him.

Now seeing that it's not working, they want to make peace... are all the sure bets in the world yours to claim?

Anyway, he doesn't plan to easily let the mastermind go—whatever methods you have, bring them on, I'll watch eagerly.

Of course, his stance also had another reason, which is... the Cyan Blade Commerce Association is not just his enemy.

The kidnapping of Xiang Xue was also carried out by people from the Cyan Blade Commerce Association.

Due to this event, the archaeology enthusiasts decided to join forces with him to fight against Cyan Blade Commerce Association together.

Recently, the Earth Scholar indeed has been dealing with Bida, but that's just different divisions of labor for everyone.

In the end, the two would definitely team up against Cyan Blade!

Qu Jianlei didn't explain much to the Guard Captain—no need for that, after stating his stance, he simply hung up.

Then he contacted Xiang Xue to inform her of his decision.

Xiang Xue was indifferent to it, "Then don't forgive, it's up to you... Never heard of anyone doing things as arrogantly as them!"

After a pause, she then said, "We reconciled with Bida, fought for five million for you... is it enough?"

Five million sounds like a lot, but in such matters, it's genuinely little. Bida's loss this time is in the billions.

Most of it was covered by insurance, but Bida would suffer losses of at least a few billion.

The key is that because of this incident, their insurance premium will undoubtedly increase next year.

Under such circumstances, the Earth Scholar managed to secure five million compensation for Qu Jianlei, which isn't bad.

However, Qu Jianlei is no newcomer, he chuckled upon hearing this, "Thanks, whatever you say it's worth, is what it's worth."

Is five million a lot? Really not much, the McGillen Family originally had an A-level overseeing, how many assets does this family have?

With the family annihilated, the leftover assets surely would be redistributed.

He's not sure who got the major share, but logically speaking, the archaeology enthusiasts aren't an overt organization.

So, the one who got the major share is likely Bida.

But the Earth Scholar is also a longtime veteran, even he knows the matter, they couldn't have ignored this part of the interest.

Overall, when mixing in the world of Jianghu, some things really can't be too fussed over.

Just then, Zi Jiu Immortal chimed in, "Panda, the Agricultural College of Green Water Academy is very interested in your poison."

"Then I'm truly honored," Qu Jianlei replied casually, "but right now I can't leave at all."

The Customs Enforcement Division verbally promised to give up dealing with him, but that internal notice is not just for show.

As long as he dares to board the Starship, encountering the Customs Enforcement Warship midway... well, the aftermath would surely be delightful.

"Then think of a way to leave," Xiang Xue straightforwardly stated, "if it's inconvenient for you, I can help."

Qu Jianlei didn't doubt that the Earth Scholar had the ability, but the issue is, "Why so eager to run me off?"

Xiang Xue paused before asking surprisingly, "The Academy is going on holiday, are you planning to stay here alone?"

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