Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Despite the complaints, Qu Jianlei was still very concerned about the problem of the Paranoid.

"We actually have to leave, is the situation that serious? Or is someone deliberately targeting us?"

"It’s not like that," with a flash, the Paranoid finally arrived.

"Recently, the Iron Skin Snake came to visit and specifically explained this matter to me..."

Iron Skin Snake is the chief guardian of Paradise Star and had met the Paranoid once at an inn while managing the Yunwu Mountain Tourism Area.

During that meeting, the two got along quite well, with a feeling of meeting a long-lost friend, but this couldn’t be taken seriously.

The chief guardian might have guessed the Paranoid’s identity, but did not publicize it—why make a strong person unhappy?

The truth is that this exclusive secret can be kept as a backup; once there’s trouble, the Iron Skin Snake has a place to seek help.

This time was no different, the chief guardian came specifically to explain the situation.

Probing the status of the Supreme is indeed ordered by the Imperial Capital, and it’s difficult for lower star realms not to cooperate.

For instance, Paradise didn’t want to cooperate, as the planet government defined itself as creating a prosperous, livable planet.

If all conditions weren’t open, Paradise couldn’t have left its twin, Homeland, far behind.

Now, having to investigate the status of the Supreme within its domain is simply a step back in history!

If even the Supreme has to be investigated, how can others in Paradise feel safe?

So initially, Paradise was very resistant to this order, intending to muddle through—just let the warships roam around.

However, as time went on, the Imperial orders became more severe, repeatedly emphasized that lower realms can’t just go through the motions.

Gradually, Paradise Star couldn’t hold up, hence it issued a notice—this is the Imperial’s mess, we can’t bear it!

Iron Skin Snake approached the Paranoid specifically for this matter, emphasizing that this investigation is thorough but unrelated to Paradise.

Moreover, he implicitly suggested that if the Paranoid didn’t want to report information, it should avoid it for a while.

Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei asked, "Then how long should we avoid it?"

The Paranoid shook his head, "I don’t know, Iron Skin Snake didn’t specify, said it depends on the Imperial’s stance."

Hearing this, Qu Jianlei frowned slightly then looked at Granny Jia, "Are other star realms the same?"

Granny Jia nodded, "Every place I know is the same, but I haven’t contacted many people."

Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei couldn’t help but glance at her again, as of now, the team’s five Supremes, only Granny still had outside contact.

"So do you think we should avoid it?"

"Then let’s avoid it," Granny Jia answered casually, "We don’t need to confront the entire Imperial’s actions head-on."

"And Paradise won’t cooperate too enthusiastically, let’s first lay low, I guess it wouldn’t take long."

They were lively in their discussion, and Bentley felt the commotion and came over too.

He then asked, "They’re only investigating Supremes, not A-levels?"

"What are you making a fuss for?" Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes at him, old Bentley was indeed... full of vitality!

However, he brought out a Life-Extending Pill, definitely not for this guy to act rashly.

"Your related data can’t hold up under scrutiny, and your attributes are quite sensitive."

Bentley was a bit anxious upon hearing this, "But now it’s peak tourist season, if we all hide away, what if something happens?"

"I will stay to act accordingly," Qu Jianlei answered calmly, "You guys won’t doubt my abilities, right?"

"That works too," the Paranoid nodded first, not pretentious at all, "Then we’ll hide on Lost Star."

"I think that’s good," Qinghu nodded upon hearing this, "There we can focus on cultivation and can communicate easily if needed."

Truly none of them dilly-dally, not playing false emotions or pretending to worry about each other.

"Go to Lost Star?" Xiang Xue also arrived and sighed upon hearing this.

"Yes, this time you can go," Flower Scorpion also arrived, chuckling upon hearing this, "The boss promised you last time."

"No thanks!" Xiang Xue firmly refused, she liked to go out and play, but she had no interest in a dump like Lost Star.

Soon, they agreed on the plan,

those needing to stay low included not just the four Supremes, but also Bentley, Flower Scorpion, Claire, and Celestial Sound.

The latter four’s cultivation level wasn’t Supreme, but the attributes they awakened were rare, one after another.

In Granny Jia’s words, the Imperial has specific equipment to test cultivation level, no one can deceive it if tested one by one.

Since cultivation levels can’t be hidden, attributes are even more impossible to hide, so it’s better for them to leave honestly.

Everyone present was extremely efficient, and since they made a decision, the next day they packed up Spirit Gathering Arrays and other sensitive items.

Even the computer group had to be dismantled again...

Following this, in the large inn, only Xiang Xue and Qu Jianlei were left among the team members.

Qu Jianlei didn’t mind this, he deployed eighty million computing units to continue running data and sent a courier to Purple Star.

He was a bit worried about Xiao Moshan and Xiao Qin’s situation.

However, just three days after sending the courier, a courier from Purple Star arrived.

The two claimed that they were also investigating the situation of the Supreme, but neither of them was affected.

Xiao Moshan also sent his analysis, believing there were mainly two reasons.

The first reason was that Ping’an’s influence was great enough to protect these ordinary people who hadn’t reached Supreme.

The second was that Qu Jianlei and the others confronted the Supreme last time, which made others apprehensive.

Qu Jianlei received this delivery and finally felt relieved, as all team members were in good condition.

On Homeland Star, Youyou and Fourth Master needn’t worry much, as their Awakening pertains to the normal five attributes.

This situation lasted approximately seven to eight days, and the announcement on Paradise Star changed, the tone becoming tougher.

They gave a final deadline of five days, after which the Government would launch a joint thorough investigation, showing no deference to the Supreme!

Then, Qu Jianlei truly witnessed what the Imperial execution meant.

The entire Paradise Star was divided into three major districts, twelve middle districts, and thirty-six small districts.

Between districts, isolation partitions formed, inspecting one major district every two days, which means four middle districts and twelve small districts.

During the inspection, each small district had at least two Supreme overseeing, along with two Company Level warships and several Attack Ships.

The main force overseeing the middle district consisted of two Battalion Level warships, ready to dispatch support at any time.

The total number of involved Supreme exceeded thirty people, not to mention that a large number of warships participated in grid management.

Honestly, seeing this scene made Qu Jianlei’s scalp tingle; this is what a state apparatus truly is!

It really isn’t something an individual or a small organization can withstand; even if they win initially, they will eventually lose.

But fortunately, when it reached him, he was repairing a broken-down car by the roadside.

Covered in oil, his car repair skills were incredibly proficient. Someone tried to test him with equipment but eventually gave up.

Which family’s Supreme could have such formidable repair skills?

Everyone had many tasks each day, with tight schedules and heavy missions, so it was better to focus on legitimate work.

The first wave of inspections was handled easily, yet soon after, the second wave arrived.

As the first wave caught many troublemakers, everyone cooperated actively in the second wave.

The number of inspectors was much smaller in the second wave, but the order became increasingly orderly.

Boarding houses were the focus in both inspections, as everyone knew there were Supreme there, not just one.

However, Xiang Xue’s response was firm, claiming they were merely hired, and would leave once their time came.

As for the background of the Supreme—being able to hire a Supreme was good enough, would I dare to ask their background?

No need to say much, if you hired a Supreme, would you dare to ask their background?

Of course, some people felt Xiang Xue’s attitude was inappropriate and wanted to investigate her background.

But the City Guards from Paradise Star wouldn’t allow it, after all, it’s just a Water Attribute A-level, did the Empire authorize investigation of A-level?

This might be resentment from Paradise Star Government, or under Iron Skin Snake’s command, but no one insisted on investigating Xiang Xue.

In fact, Xiang Xue can be said to be one of the clearest members in Qu Jianlei’s team.

Only Granny Jia and Mu Yu could be compared to her; others were indeed afraid of being checked.

After two waves of inspections, a third wave was rumored to be upcoming.

However, before the third wave arrived, people from Yunwu Mountain Tourism Area Administration came first.

This group took over the top position after Marriott withdrew, reportedly backed by at least two Supreme.

When they took over, they showed no hesitation, and many spoke that their strength surpassed Marriott’s.

If Marriott hadn’t taken the project first, there wouldn’t have been anything to do with them.

These were merely rumors, but it’s certain that after they took over, their attitude towards boarding houses was very indifferent.

They didn’t continue land acquisition, yet still incorporated boarding houses into unified management.

No management fee needed to be paid, yet the boarding house wouldn’t get a recommendation spot—look at the bottom spots.

Simply put, they were willing to show limited respect, but only to avoid causing troubles.

Qu Jianlei’s comment on them was "man dies for wealth as birds die for food," but to others, they simply didn’t want to bother.

Lo and behold, after the second wave of inspections was complete, they approached us?

The arrival clearly stated, "Before your place had Supreme, we wouldn’t join the management."

Now that your Supreme is gone, do you want to consider accepting management by the committee?

It’s really not bullying you, as they say, with people comes influence; now that your Supreme is gone, naturally you can’t be treated specially.

Xiang Xue was angry and laughed on the spot, "Met those who seek death, but not as eager as you to seek death!"

"Who proposed my place should pay fees? Step up and express, I admire their bravery!"

Suddenly, no one dared to step up—once someone did, it would entail personal grudges.

Although boarding houses claimed their Supreme were casually hired, others need to believe it, right?

However, someone indeed stepped forward, "It’s the Planet Government requesting your place to pay fees, if dissatisfied, find the Governor!"