Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

There were two thieves attempting to break in, one Water Attribute B-level, the other Wind Attribute B-level.

The former was understandable, but the latter, even in the Celestial River Star Realm, was a rare talent.

The reason another Water Attribute was involved was purely because... it rained that night!

It’s not that the thieves were stupid; both of them had complete equipment, maximizing their ability to conceal their whereabouts.

The manor’s alert system detected the Wind Attribute, but the Water Attribute... even Little Lake didn’t notice at first.

One could only say this person’s luck was truly terrible, running into Granny Jia, discovered even before entering the manor.

Flower Scorpion and Xiao Moshan acted, easily capturing the two and bringing them back for interrogation.

However, these two were quite stubborn, refusing to confess, only claiming they happened to pass by and decided to steal.

Granny Jia couldn’t use the Soul Searching Skill on people like this, just lots of Truth Potion, to see if they could hold out.

In the end, the Wind Attribute triggered brain realm protection, turning directly into an idiot.

The Water Attribute B-level finally couldn’t bear it, revealing their motives.

It was because Ping’an was reclaiming disrupted businesses recently, and many people wanted to figure out which force was supporting Ping’an.

Only by finding the source could everyone address the issue effectively.

But the problem they faced was that the 21 involved individuals had been strictly protected, with exceptionally stringent security.

Even family members of these people needed layers of approval to visit.

So now, everyone was inquiring where the underlying force was hiding.

Jilt’s manor was actually a main suspect target.

But this manor’s security was exceptionally tight, having executed many petty criminals, well-known to everyone.

After so long, still no information was uncovered, finally someone couldn’t resist taking the risk.

These two were hired to probe the manor’s realities.

Speaking of which, it was also Qu Jianlei and his group’s strangeness, each more reclusive than the last.

When they first arrived, they went on shopping sprees for a few days, then just hid in the manor and didn’t come out.

Importantly, these two dared to take the job for a reason—they both belonged to the Scavenger organization!

The nature of this organization needs no further explanation; their greatest strengths are intelligence and assassination capabilities.

The coming Wind Attribute B-level was an official member of the Scavenger, while the Water Attribute was only an outer member.

An outer member able to participate in such covert operations had to have special skills.

His concealment ability was strong, even the main force tonight, the Wind Attribute only providing support.

But the trouble was, the Water Attribute had no idea who the employer was, the Wind Attribute might know—just maybe.

Now that the Wind Attribute had turned into an idiot, there was certainly no way to ask anymore.

However, Xiao Moshan didn’t care about this; he furrowed his brows slightly, muttering softly, "Scavenger..."

He was in the Military Intelligence Department, not lacking basic knowledge; the Scavenger not only protected their own but were quite united externally!

"So what about Scavenger?" Flower Scorpion responded indifferently, "We’ve never been afraid of them!"

She had heard from Xiang Xue that their leader once fought against the Scavenger, and dominated them thoroughly.

Hearing this, Xiao Moshan raised his hand and pointed at the Water Attribute B-level, speaking with a mix of amusement and helplessness, "There’s an outsider here, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Even a simple sentence like "not afraid of them," with Scavenger’s intelligence capabilities, was enough to deduce quite a lot.

At the very least, they could narrow down many alternatives and heighten suspicion on some possibilities.

"Then just kill them," Flower Scorpion stated nonchalantly, "Trespassing private property, the Imperial law would support me."

The Water Attribute’s face changed upon hearing this, it was the first time experiencing someone so disregarding of Scavenger’s existence.

Unaware, killing was understandable, no need to mention it, but knowing and still capturing, then deciding to kill?

He had really not heard of anyone so daring—you’re not ignorant desperadoes after all!

Watching the opponent approach with a knife, although expressionless, it was not tension but indifference to life.

At this moment, he couldn’t hold it any longer, "I have... I have important information to offer!"

"Do you think I would believe you?" Flower Scorpion looked at him indifferently, for Scavenger despised traitors, and everyone could and would execute them.

"I am with the Military Intelligence Department," he spoke earnestly, "Investigating Scavenger’s development... you should understand."

"Military Intelligence Department?" Xiao Moshan raised an eyebrow, emotionlessly asking, "Are you sure?"

The Water Attribute nodded decisively, "I’m very sure... specific details I cannot disclose."

"Just kill him," Xiao Moshan said lightly, "Military Intelligence Department must never expose identity, at least pretend more professionally when impersonating."

"Which year’s story are you telling?" The person was livid, "I advise you not to self-agi..."

Before finishing, Flower Scorpion raised her hand and beheaded him with a strike.

"Not to self-mislead?" Xiao Moshan chuckled self-deprecatingly, "How am I misleading myself? It’s all being forced!"

But in any case, the Scavenger actually targeting here was indeed a move that warranted vigilance.

Flower Scorpion turned around and called Duoduo over, "Caught two people, they’re Cleaners..."

Upon hearing the word "Cleaners", Duoduo shivered slightly, seemingly quite surprised.

After seeing the scene clearly, her expression became even stranger, "This one who’s dead... also a Cleaner?"

"This one is an outsider, that one is an official member," Flower Scorpion answered casually, "Infiltrated tonight."

Duoduo wasn’t surprised that someone had infiltrated; she’s only C-level, mistakes are inevitable.

What surprised her was, "This person, after you caught him... killed him?"

"He was disrespectful," Flower Scorpion replied indifferently, "and tried to deceive us."

Duoduo instinctively asked, "Deceive about what?"

"You don’t need to know," Flower Scorpion replied, "Hand them over to Ping’an; if anyone asks, say I killed him."

That’s not something you can hide behind! Duoduo forced a smile, looking towards Wind Attribute.

The person looked dazed with a blank expression, clearly not normal either. She asked in surprise, "Is this... an official member?"

"Turned into an idiot," Flower Scorpion replied carelessly, as if saying "I ate it," "Had to resist!"

"Oh no!" Duoduo slapped her forehead, "Now this is a big problem... Lord Huang Tian, I wasn’t talking about you."

"Then who are you talking about?" Flower Scorpion raised an eyebrow but didn’t seem angry, "Are you all afraid of the Cleaners?"

"Cleaners love targeting local enterprises," Duoduo murmured softly, with a noticeable frown on her face.

However, she didn’t explain further, bent down, and dragged the two away.

The next morning, she came over and spoke solemnly, "Lord Huang Tian, ladies and gentlemen... you may need to change locations."

"Cleaners, huh?" Flower Scorpion frowned, "Should we go to war?"

"No need," Duoduo shook her head; it was her first time firmly refusing these esteemed guests.

But she wasn’t being temperamental; she had her reasons, "We know you all aren’t afraid of them, but why cause trouble?"

Flower Scorpion frowned, "What exactly happened?"

Actually, nothing much happened, just that Qu Jianlei and the others were being watched, causing Ping’an to panic.

Although knowing being watched was bound to happen, when that day arrives, they must adapt.

Especially since it was the Cleaners stepping in, making Ping’an quite apprehensive; everything in the world balances out.

The original intent of the Cleaner organization was to assist the Government in managing local areas, gathering all kinds of intelligence, and integrating various relationships.

Because of this, they cooperate with the Government but are independent from it.

This organization has a rather peculiar nature, being semi-official, yet accepting guidance from multiple official departments.

Even local Central Government could interfere.

But if they don’t feel like complying, they simply won’t, mutual scheming with the local Central Government isn’t something Qu Jianlei hasn’t seen.

But regardless, combating local powerhouses is their innate mission.

The organizational affiliation of the Cleaners isn’t really defined, but it’s definitely a big entity, not a separatist force, sharing both gains and losses.

Jilt thought about it and felt it’s still better not to expose these people.

Of course, if truly exposed, it wouldn’t matter, but why let others easily touch your trump cards?

Fortunately, the allocated area has almost been developed.

In a society with Extraordinary Powers, as long as money is poured in, construction speeds are incredible.

Qu Jianlei and others aren’t accustomed to living in someone else’s house for too long, since the other party feels relocation is viable, they decided to move.

As for the situations and related decisions Ping’an encounters, they don’t concern themselves; it’s not their worry.

When their intervention is truly needed, someone will naturally come to discuss.

Having formidable strength makes one so composed.

On the same day, even the City Guard wanted to investigate the intrusion incident last night—after all, someone died.

But Ping’an’s people blocked them, saying if anything, go to headquarters, don’t disturb our boss’s personal space.

This also proves that Ping’an’s confidence is gradually recovering.

Two days later, after Qu Jianlei and the others completely eradicated residual Spiritual Qi and elemental aura, they quietly left the manor.

The new place is over seven hundred kilometers from the manor, the original manor was already on the outskirts, making this place even more secluded.

Ping’an has thousands of square kilometers of land here, with forests, farms, and some wasteland.

The area designated for Qu Jianlei and his team spans nearly a hundred square kilometers, featuring mountains, water, and pleasant scenery.

This place had long been enclosed, left undeveloped, only roads were built.

Within just a dozen days, houses sprang up, and all kinds of living facilities were prepared.

Monitoring, alarm equipment, and weapons weren’t really installed.

However, Ping’an left thirty robots, facilitating the guests to install themselves, ensuring better privacy.

Besides, their hands-on abilities are strong; they can manually craft Energy Block Extractors, so such tasks shouldn’t be an issue.