Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

As soon as Qu Jianlei spoke, the three Supremes on the opposite side understood: Holding the hero stock... that means just handling the matters!

Palamera’s heart skipped a beat twice, and mustering courage, she asked, "Did you almost start a fight with the Supreme?"

Whoa! The other two Supremes exchanged glances upon hearing this: Such fierce reinforcements?

"Well... it’s not that exaggerated," Qu Jianlei thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth, "The opponent retreated automatically."

Damn! The three Supremes fell silent together; your honesty is... nerve-wracking!

Fortunately, Palamera had heard about this from her senior.

And when she spoke up, besides wanting to confirm their identity, she also subtly reminded her companions how difficult they were to deal with.

However, hearing the direct admission was still inevitably shocking, knowing that her lifelong goal was only to challenge the Supreme.

After a pause, she gently questioned, "Then, what reward did my senior promise for us?"

You must understand that it was a promise "on behalf of" the senior!

"It’s just that Divine Text Art," Qu Jianlei casually replied, "We only want the replica version, is that too much?"

Palamera heard this and breathed out quietly, then replied with a smile, "That’s not excessive at all, we were overthinking."

Flower Scorpion, who was originally in the control room, heard and curiosity piqued, "What were you thinking?"

The three Supremes glanced at each other, and Rusna took the initiative to take the blame, "We thought you wanted something else too."

Before determining their strength, she really didn’t want to give even a replica version!

"Is it that flying thing?" Flower Scorpion continued questioning, "I saw it can be large or small."

When they approached the cargo hold, they packed that cloth back away; she saw it clearly.

"Yes," Rusna nodded and then added, "Our gains are only these two items!"

This statement is almost saying nothing; if they’re willing to say, others must believe it, right?

Nevertheless, she must speak.

"We don’t randomly raise prices," Qu Jianlei replied indifferently, "How can you walk further if you can’t control your desires?"

Saying he wasn’t tempted is false, but after all, one must have a bit of a bottom line.

Anyway, in the Imperial society, there are spacecraft near the ground and starships in space; he also has Teleportation Array, so he doesn’t need such a thing.

Granny Jia heard and raised a thumb, "The boss’s outlook is different, even makes me feel a bit ashamed."

She admitted being tempted herself, but there’s nothing that can’t be said; the Imperial also has a saying similar to "judge behavior, not thoughts."

Then she asked, "Is it a flyable Dharma Artifact?"

The pronunciation of "Dharma Artifact" is very similar to Divine Land language, but Divine Land people can’t understand if not said in context.

Qu Jianlei wasn’t surprised; the first Supreme he killed, Steve, had a broken Dharma Artifact of a hairpin on him.

The handsome man nodded, "Yes, but it’s quite strenuous to maneuver, especially exhausting Inner Breath!"

Qinghu snorted indifferently, "You should speak less about Genetic Vine. It’s not enough for your senior to laugh at me for taking your things."

"Huh?" The handsome man blinked, "You can actually recognize me?"

Qinghu sneered and thought, judging by the hormones you emit, I can pretty much guess it accurately.

Genetic Vine and Rusna exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness in each other’s eyes—completely seen through.

But unfortunately, they couldn’t figure out any tricks of these Supremes; it was genuinely frustrating.

Genetic Vine tried to ask again, "Lady, do you recognize my senior?"

Qinghu rolled her eyes at him, too lazy to care—I’m just an ordinary-looking woman.

"Alright," Palamera took out a stack of gray-brown hard boards, seemingly neither metal nor stone.

The boards were strung together, and on the first board were those four Divine Text characters.

"Whether it’s a rubbing or a replication... you can operate now."

No wonder you are a favored junior of Zhan Donglai; once a decision is made, there’s no hesitation.

The lacing tied up by the boards obviously was the Imperial-manufactured alloy rope, and Qu Jianlei directly untied the rope.

Then he began recording a holographic image, while Granny Jia and others started taking a piece of board each to inspect.

Even Flower Scorpion and Bentley were no exceptions, flipping the boards back and forth to perceive, and even tapping lightly with their fingers.

The three Supremes could hardly hide a look of indignation on their faces; when had their precious findings been so casually toyed with by A-level Awakened?

But regrettably, the opponents were beings who could go head-to-head with the Supreme ones; they couldn’t muster any complaints.

It’s just like Rhine who, despite being only an A-level peak, has many Supremes trying to curry favor with her?

Granny Jia was the first to put down the board, casually stating, "It’s purely a Technique record without any other abnormalities."

Seeing her somewhat uninterested look, Genetic Vine couldn’t help himself again, "Lady, have you seen many Cultivation Technique records?"

Granny Jia shot him a look, "Even your teachers call me senior when they see me!"

But these were merely side notes; Qu Jianlei soon finished shooting all the hardboards and then threaded them with ropes in sequence.

Then he handed the hardboards back to Palamera, who didn’t bother to check them and just stored them away.

Neither Genetic Vine nor Rusna said anything, but they couldn’t help complaining internally: Isn’t he trusting the other party a bit too much?

Qu Jianlei cleared his throat, "Rewards received; now let’s discuss how to leave... Do you have a route?"

"No," the three shook their heads in unison; if they had a route, would they need you to replicate the technique?

"If not, then you’ll have to follow our plan," Qu Jianlei said seriously, "But our route is quite secretive..."

He didn’t keep them in suspense but plainly stated, "When the time comes, afraid the three of you... will have to squeeze into the lifeboat."

His meaning was clear, but Genetic Vine and Rusna’s faces showed no expression, as if they didn’t understand at all.

What a joke, putting the Supreme inside a lifeboat?

They acknowledged the other’s strength, but Supreme in a lifeboat... It was quite humiliating.

The lifeboat can shield part of the Supreme’s perception, but that’s not the main issue; the core issue is the insult.

If the Supreme wanted, they could casually stretch out and break open the lifeboat—maybe even a single thought would suffice.

But if they accepted the other’s demands, any act of damaging the lifeboat would be seen as provocation.

This was equivalent to the other party merely using words to imprison the three Supremes.

The most crucial point was, they couldn’t even be sure whether the suggestion carried more goodwill or malice.

The other indeed returned the hardboards, but this doesn’t prove they don’t have greed in their hearts for the hardboards.

Anyway, if it comes to three against three, even if the other party is strong, they might not easily succeed, and there’s a high chance of damaging the starship.

So, what if it’s a trick to break them apart, wouldn’t they fall for it?

As for the talks between Qu Jianlei and Granny Jia earlier, they can’t be trusted! These days, who can’t put on an act?

Unexpectedly, Palamera nodded firmly, "Alright, I also wish to avoid suspicion."

"Old Pa!" Even Genetic Vine couldn’t help but interject, "Once in the lifeboat, we mustn’t randomly unleash perception."

Seemed like a hint, but was actually a reminder, enough to prove his inner unease.

"Rest assured," Palamera stated without hesitation, "They were invited by my mentor and are absolutely trustworthy."

At least Zhan Donglai knows these folks came to the Shattered Star Belt; if they truly wanted harm, my mentor would expose it.

Palamera understood how capable his mentor was at handling issues; in this aspect, he was completely beaten.

Genetic Vine blinked upon hearing this and didn’t say more; he obviously understood.

But Rusna was stubborn, shook her head decisively, "This increases my insecurity; is there another way?"

Qu Jianlei felt really irritated, but the talk of "insecurity" struck a chord within him.

Do onto others as you would have them do onto you! Qu Jianlei responded expressionlessly, "Then you’ll have to find your own way."

"Since you’ve already paid the reward, I can offer you some resources as help. What do you need?"

As he spoke, he took out a stack of Storage Talismans, slapping them in his hand; at a glance, there were probably thirty or forty.

Rusna twitched at the sight; could your family be selling Storage Talismans?

"Alright Rus," Palamera rubbed his forehead helplessly, "Are you really waiting for a promise from the Supreme above?"

His actions brought out a hint of guilt in Rusna; despite his age not being much, he was the undisputed core of the four-person group.

The reason is simple: power, and potential!

"I’m genuinely nervous!" Rusna decided to steel her heart, "After being Supreme for so many years, I’ve grown used to controlling my fate."

Qu Jianlei chuckled at her words, ready to voice agreement—then take care.

However, Palamera’s face darkened, "You don’t heed my words... With me by your side, insecurity should be irrelevant, right?"

You can’t say that those with leadership talent are ordinary, and his words silenced Rusna completely.

But shortly after, Genetic Vine brought up a new question, "Um... Should we inform Miss Patrice?"

Patrice? Qu Jianlei glanced at him, confused, the Water Attribute A-level healing everyone in the cargo hold, is she important?

Seeing this, Palamera knew he couldn’t hide it, sighed gently, "Patrice... is the daughter of Marquis Plato."

"Wait a moment, let me process," Qu Jianlei studied him thoughtfully, "What’s your relationship with them?"

You also bear the "Pa" character; you three P... uh, you three Pa, what’s going on?

Palamera thought for a moment before answering, "I have some dealings with her grandfather; does it matter?"

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