Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Flower Scorpion’s words struck directly at the core, causing Kading’s mouth to twitch a little. He sighed inwardly.

Clearly, it was you who asked for help first, and now it seems it’s us who are at fault?

If it weren’t for us fleeing desperately, who knows how much longer you would have been stuck here!

However, these words couldn’t be said, he could only sigh, "I’m just saying the other side is ruthless, and you... are relatively kind."

"Kind... Is that supposed to be an insult?" Flower Scorpion snorted and then shot a questioning look at Qu Jianlei.

Qu Jianlei spread his hands, "Do as you please, I don’t care."

That was reassuring! Flower Scorpion felt settled in their heart, thinking that with a starship at hand, what could possibly be unsolvable by the boss?

So she looked at Kading indifferently, "Such a piece of junk, and the other side is still pursuing it... what’s the reason?"

Kading was momentarily stunned and instinctively answered, "To strike our living forces and destroy combat potential, it’s quite normal, isn’t it?"

"You’re lying," Flower Scorpion promptly stated, her face also slightly darkened, "Do you think I’m easy to deceive?"

"I..." Kading wanted to refute, but ultimately said nothing and just lowered his eyelids.

"If you don’t cooperate, that’s that," Flower Scorpion shook her head, "We’ll leave you here when we leave."

"Rest assured, we won’t kill anyone, but we won’t take you with us."

"Master..." A woman with a baby face spoke up, she was a C-level peak Water Attribute.

"Shut up!" the man called Old Seven, a Wood Attribute, gave her a fierce glare and then looked at Flower Scorpion.

He took a deep breath, "Friend, they will definitely pursue us, as for the reasons... is there really a need to ask?"

"Of course there’s a need," Flower Scorpion said leisurely as she looked at him, "Do you really think we have to fight them?"

Kading shook his head, "Sorry, I don’t think you have a second option, they won’t listen."

"Then make them listen," Flower Scorpion replied casually, "Punch them until they are willing to sit down and talk."

Kading fell into thought and then cautiously asked, "Do you mean... you’re asking us to make an offer?"

"Not offering is fine too," Flower Scorpion looked indifferent, "We won’t lay hands on you."

"But if the other side can make a very high offer... would you, if you were me, go against money?"

Kading hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth, "We’re willing to make an offer, but forgive my impertinence, does your side have that capability?"

If you truly had such abilities, would you still be trapped here and unable to leave?

Flower Scorpion responded indifferently, "You know nothing about true power."

"Master!" The woman with the baby face spoke again.

Old Seven raised an eyebrow and wanted to stop her from speaking again.

"Hmm?" Flower Scorpion glanced at him coldly, "The second time... do you want to die?"

Old Seven was stunned, looked around, and found that the other four of the opposing party were each busy with their own things, not caring about their conversation at all.

With such a laid-back attitude, they had penetrating self-confidence!

So he finally kept his mouth shut—believing that if he uttered one more word, he would encounter a Thunderous Strike.

"Master," the baby-faced woman spoke softly, "My great-grandfather is the Supreme stationed in the trading guild."

"Oh," Flower Scorpion nodded, finding this answer reasonable.

But she had seen too many Supreme rank individuals, making it difficult to feel any awe towards an elderly Supreme.

Not to mention, even the A-level Xiang Xue’s dad is a Supreme, what’s so surprising about that?

But she was curious about one thing, "So what’s their purpose in pursuing you, kidnapping you to control your great-grandfather?"

The baby-faced woman shook her head and replied calmly, "I’m not that important."

"If they could capture me that would be great, killing me would also test my great-grandfather’s reaction, to judge his state."

"That reason makes sense!" Flower Scorpion nodded, "Then you can name your price."

"Name the price..." The baby-faced woman hesitated for a moment and looked at Kading, "Can’t you do it?"

Kading raised his hand to his forehead, thought for a while, and spoke, "Eradicating their pursuers... one billion?"

Upon hearing the figure, Flower Scorpion hesitated and then looked at Qu Jianlei, "Boss, what do you think?"

Instinctively, Kading and Old Seven exchanged glances—this guy truly was the team’s leader.

"Do as you see fit," Qu Jianlei replied casually, "I can’t be bothered with such things."

With these words, Flower Scorpion felt even more confident and looked at Kading.

"Regardless of your motives, in the spirit of your intention to seek assistance... we accept the one billion!"

She contemplated clearly, as they would definitely have to engage their pursuers, might as well eliminate them.

Where the pursuers came from, that was not important, whether they were good or bad... it actually didn’t matter.

In the space livelihood, there aren’t purely good or bad people, only people with bad luck—encountering our side.

Qu Jianlei thought Flower Scorpion was better at negotiating prices, but in reality, her bargaining skills were far inferior to Claire’s.

The truth was, she had strong emotions since childhood, and after being around the boss for a long time, became more influenced.

There’s just one thing she needs to clarify, "I have some additional conditions, such as the spoils of war..."

"The spoils will belong to your side!" Kading replied without hesitation.

Our side has been wandering in space, pursued relentlessly; someone is willing to rescue us for money, and we are already thankful for that.

But the spoils... Do you really have the ability to claim them?

Out of caution, he hesitated before speaking, "I just said, they ’at least’ have two armed merchant ships."

Flower Scorpion smiled dismissively, "Three ships won’t make a difference."

Since we’ve decided to take action, we’re definitely aiming for a complete annihilation.

Ping’an has already given them a pass, but we can’t simply let our opponent go; what would that be?

Kading hesitated for a moment, then continued, "Also... we can’t rule out the possibility that they have a Supreme aboard those merchant ships."

"Are you able to attract the Supreme?" Flower Scorpion sneered, "That would be perfect for seizing the Storage Talisman."

Kading originally wanted to remind the other party not to be complacent, but hearing the latter part, he was left speechless.

The equation of Supreme equals "seizing the Storage Talisman," how did you come up with that?

But regardless, if they can say that, evidently they have enough confidence in their own strength.

He could only aim to show cooperation, "We have people here whom you can arrange."

"No need," Qu Jianlei said from not far away, without offering any explanation.

Seeing Kading’s puzzled expression, Flower Scorpion couldn’t help but add, "You really have no idea about true strength."

Kading lowered his head, took a deep breath, and finally sighed softly, "Indeed, the scientific expedition has an abundance of talent."

Whether manipulating large equipment or remotely controlling the starship’s systems, it was beyond his imagination in the past.

But with association to "scientific expedition," these seemed explainable.

As for the existence of "artificial intelligence," he hadn’t thought that far yet.

—Some network experts seem capable of similar feats, and there’s a rumor that the military has specialized digital battleships.

At that moment, Big Head Butterfly rotated inside Qu Jianlei’s mind, "A starship is approaching from two million kilometers away."

"Alright, let’s get to work," Qu Jianlei stood up, glanced at Granny Jia, "You’re on guard."

Granny Jia’s mouth curled into a comforting smile, "Don’t worry about it."

Ever since she discovered the approaching starship, her mood has been quite good, especially now.

As she watched the four leave, the baby-faced woman looked at her and cautiously asked, "Ma’am, aren’t you worried?"

"What’s there to worry about?" Granny Jia answered with a smile.

She was indeed in a good mood, "Your Ping’an Trading Group, which planet is your headquarters located on, do you have your own land?"

"Of course we have land," the baby-faced woman nodded, "But, are you asking how large the land is?"

"Forget it, I won’t ask," Granny Jia shook her head lightly, "Young ones, learn to seize opportunities."

The baby-faced woman blinked, showing a hint of confusion.

Kading made a sign to her and moved over to sit near her, speaking in a low voice, "Miss Duoduo, you’ll have to strive for it."

Duoduo glanced at Granny Jia and replied softly, "This strive... how should I go about it?"

Kading thought for a moment before answering, "These people... perhaps they’re researching something secretive, maybe they’re lacking space."

Duoduo pondered before asking, "But just providing space, that’s unlikely, isn’t it?"

"Certainly, there has to be other sincerity involved," Kading gave her a deep look filled with complicated emotions.

"In any case, this is an opportunity for Ping’an to break free from difficulties; you must seize it."

Duoduo paused for a moment, her face suddenly flushed, "Are you talking about their... leader?"

Granny Jia had been pursing her lips, and upon hearing this, she tightened them further — you really dare to imagine anything.

But, after all, being young, such thoughts are not strange; who doesn’t prefer youth?

Kading thought for a moment before responding, "It might not be what you’re thinking, but... multiple paths can be tried."

Duoduo thought again, then subtly gestured towards Granny Jia, sending a questioning look.

Kading smiled slightly, waving his hand, indicating that Granny Jia would not be a hindrance, and it would be fine if heard.

The logic is clear, if she spoke up, there must be a reason.

Duoduo contemplated for a while, then nodded slightly, "Let’s wait until today’s over."

The opposing party presented themselves confidently, seemingly without the possibility of encountering any unexpected outcomes.

But in recent years, she’d seen too many people bragging, promising anything just to extract benefits from the trading group.

So her perspective was to watch patiently; as long as the opposite party indeed had adequate strength, the costs... Ping’an Trading Group would pay!

Upon hearing Duoduo’s words, Kading initially nodded but then grew nervous: What if these people aren’t a match for the pursuers?

Considering the potential danger, he couldn’t help but glance at Granny Jia again.

Granny Jia, although squinting, let out a soft hum, "Today is a good day, I don’t want to see blood."