Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

On the third day after Mu Yu’s second awakening, early in the morning, Qu Jianlei and the other three quietly left with Mu Yu.

It’s impossible to say that no one noticed; there’s a sea of various monitoring equipment on Blessing Star.

But all those in the know remained silent; it’s better to keep such a trio of Supremes away from sight.

Once these five left the aircraft again, they disappeared from everyone’s view.

During this process, Little Lake’s concealment played a certain role, but ultimately, no one wanted to invite such trouble.

Otherwise, wanting to escape others’ surveillance really isn’t that easy.

Three days later, Mu Yu briefly awakened again for a few minutes.

The five had been waiting by the Star Port for a long time, taking advantage of her awakening to sneak her into the Star Port.

Then it was Celestial Sound watching over Mu Yu, waiting on Omen Ship.

Qu Jianlei, the Paranoid, and Flower Scorpion exited the Star Port again, heading straight for Chaoyang Academy.

The account of Mu Yu being forcibly awakened needed to be settled properly.

The Paranoid appeared again at the biological research center, the receptionist had changed, but upon seeing him, their complexion changed.

He didn’t care much, once again took out the evidence, "This freezing chamber, perform awakening service!"

The receptionist had already identified him by appearance, and could only respond with a bitter smile, "Please wait, this requires a process."

The Paranoid actually guessed the next steps of the other party, but it didn’t matter; sooner or later, it was going to be a tough confrontation.

Sure enough, five or six minutes later, four or five people walked in, including two Supremes, one with Wood Attribute and one with Earth Attribute.

The Wood Attribute Supreme walked up to the Paranoid and asked politely, "May I know if you are Senior Chao Yun?"

The Paranoid looked at him indifferently, "I don’t know you!"

"Here’s the thing," the Wood Attribute Supreme responded solemnly, "The Supreme you want to awaken is my wife’s grandfather."

The Paranoid answered coldly, "You’ve got it wrong, I’m awakening Mu Yu, even the gender is wrong."

"You have already taken Mu Yu Senior away," the Wood Attribute Supreme sighed, "I’m here to discuss compensation."

"My name is Robbs, I’m nearly one hundred classes junior to Mu Yu Senior, I was not involved in the events back then."

"My wife’s grandfather is named Kafri, a junior twelve classes behind Mu Yu Senior."

The Paranoid shook his head and replied indifferently, "An unknown nobody, never heard of!"

He truly wasn’t intentionally insulting, Collins was also ten years younger than Mu Yu, but he had an impression of Collins.

Unfortunately, Collins died at the A-level, but this Kafri, who emerged out of nowhere, unknowingly became a Supreme.

Robbs’ expression changed slightly but ultimately said in a deep tone, "Compared to Mu Yu Senior, we all fall short."

"At least you know the difference," the Paranoid spoke, truly able to choke someone with words, "Then what do you have to say?"

Robbs’ expression changed slightly again, but he finally said, "We are willing to compensate."

"Compensation is definitely needed," the Paranoid responded without hesitation, "but the awakening must also proceed!"

Robbs hesitated for a moment, then sighed lightly, "So there’s no room for negotiation?"

"It’s really funny," the Paranoid spoke with a darkened face, "Did you negotiate with Mu Yu when you awakened her?"

Robbs spread his hands, responding frankly, "I was indeed not present at the time, but...weren’t you also not present?"

"If you were present, at least they would know who to negotiate with."

The Paranoid didn’t bother arguing with him, the costs over the past five hundred years were definitely reasoned out, but they were just side notes.

He simply asked straightforwardly, "What if I insist on awakening?"

"Senior," the nearby Earth Attribute Supreme spoke up, "The event has already happened, solving it is the key."

The Paranoid glanced at him, frowned, "What do you count as?"

"I am the Military’s stationed representative in Chaoyang," the Earth Attribute Supreme replied calmly, "also a Chaoyang junior."

Military representative... the Paranoid’s lips showed a hint of disdainful sneer.

Say anything else, fine, but anyone trying to use the Military to pressure him, he truly isn’t afraid.

The Earth Attribute Supreme acted as if he didn’t see his reaction, "In my years with the Military, I’ve had a profound realization."

"Chaoyang people should stick together; otherwise, many resources are beyond reach, so everyone should actively maintain Chaoyang’s image."

"Only the weak stick together," the Paranoid responded dismissively, "the strong do not need to!"

"However, what I can’t understand is... was Chaoyang’s image destroyed by me?"

Faced with his questioning, the Earth Attribute Supreme was prepared, even having his speech ready.

"I’m not saying the responsibility lies with you, Senior, just that the event has occurred... being fellow Chaoyang people, we should resolve the issue first."

"Don’t tell me this," the Paranoid waved his hand, "the news has already spread, made a mistake, then must pay the price."

"I’m going to awaken the person now... just as they awakened Mu Yu twenty years ago, I’ll awaken this guy!"

The Earth Attribute Supreme looked at him expressionlessly, "No room for change?"

"Nonsense!" the Paranoid replied crisply, "Is Mu Yu without a sense of dignity? Or am I without respect?"

The Earth Attribute Supreme was speechless at these words; when the matter escalates to the level of personal dignity, it’s hard to reconcile.

Robbs spoke again, "I repeatedly emphasize compensation because I consider respecting the dignity of seniors."

"The outcome has already been decided, and we are willing to pay the price; why be so persistent and cause unnecessary loss?"

The Earth Attribute Supreme nodded upon hearing this, "Indeed, any damage would be a loss for us at Chaoyang."

Qu Jianlei felt a bit bored as he listened, lighting up a cigarette, leisurely exhaling smoke.

The Paranoid fell silent, after a long while he spoke, "How do you plan to compensate?"

"It’s up to you to decide," Robbs replied without hesitation, "Money, resources, treasures for cultivation... Just ask."

"Then make it ten billion," the Paranoid answered without thinking, "Unregistered silver notes."

"Ten billion?" Robbs frowned upon hearing this, the lion opening its big mouth—there should be a limit, right?

He was indeed sincere about resolving the issue, but the amount was just too high.

How much is a Supreme worth? It’s really hard to measure with money.

Yet Qu Jianlei only received fifteen million to kill Kushnier, even doubling the price later, it was only thirty million.

Although Mu Yu was awakened prematurely, she wasn’t fundamentally harmed.

Even adding Chaoyang’s reputation, the offense to Senior Chao Yun... all totaled, how much are they worth?

In Robbs’ view, an apology was necessary, but the upper limit should be about ten or eight billion.

Considering the invitation of Supremes to fight might cause some harm, at most, even if flipped again, it would be twenty or thirty billion.

Kaleif’s family has massive assets, but assets and cash are obviously different things.

The empire’s technology is advanced, the financial sector is quite prosperous, operating on debt isn’t that odd.

So this hundred billion in cash is utterly unrealistic, in Robbs’ eyes, the other party’s offer really lacks sincerity.

Nonetheless, having an offer means negotiations can happen, at least it’s better than the complete refusal to communicate earlier.

Robbs sighed faintly, patiently speaking.

"Senior, I am very sincere in discussing, but your demands... could they be lowered a bit?"

The Paranoid’s face fell, "The willingness to offer is my sincerity; try guessing the extent of damage I could cause you?"

This kind of talk... is frustrating, Robbs looked at the Earth Attribute Supreme, "Senior, could you please assist?"

Upon hearing this, the Earth Attribute Supreme lightly coughed, "Strictly speaking, the senior willingness to communicate indeed shows sincerity."

"However, the current psychological price gap between the parties is quite large; dare I ask before any serious consequence occurs..."

"When Kaleif was frozen, he was about two hundred and seventy years old... does the senior think he is worth how much?"

On the surface, it seemed he was belittling Kaleif, but clearly, he was still biased to some extent.

"I’m not good at discussing prices," the Paranoid waved lightly then looked at Qu Jianlei, "You do it."

Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes as he heard this, "How would you think I’m good at negotiating prices?"

The Paranoid also rolled his eyes, remembering how the boss negotiated when buying land on Paradise Star.

"Of course, you’re good... anyways, let the capable do more work."

Hearing this, the two Supremes across exchanged glances... this person seems to be as legendary as rumored, his status no less than Chao Yun.

Robbs couldn’t help but speak first, "May I know how to address this esteemed one?"

Qu Jianlei completely ignored him, as if he hadn’t heard, he turned to look at the Flower Scorpion.

"You handle it, you’re good at this... Right, we can’t represent Mu Yu’s will."

Mu Yu is the biggest sufferer in this matter; the three here negotiating cannot represent Mu Yu’s wishes.

Qu Jianlei considers himself good at killing, cultivation technique inference, etc., but in this matter... he truly respectfully declines.

The Paranoid nodded upon hearing this, he came this time because he was feeling off and wanted to vent a bit.

His relationship with Mu Yu, of course, was beyond words, but that doesn’t mean he has the right to forgive the other party on behalf of Mu Yu.

The two Supremes opposite initially suspected that there might be some trick in the condition.

But seeing the Paranoid nod, the two had a thought, are they overthinking this?

Mu Yu is a bona fide Supreme; how could she be easily represented by anyone?

Robbs pondered for a moment, then replied, "I’d love to meet Senior Mu Yu and apologize to her in person."

"If the senior sister is unwilling to forgive, I’d also love to communicate face to face."

This response, with "face-to-face communication" as a prerequisite, can Mu Yu be awake for a long time?

He really didn’t believe that would be possible, otherwise, over the past twenty-odd years, Mu Yu should have long been awake.

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