Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Seeing the victim show up, Cha Anping felt a tangle in his heart: this matter... is indeed hard to handle.

Before meeting Celestial Sound, his impression was just: oh, that’s a genius.

However, even among geniuses, there are differences as vast as a chasm.

Speaking of Cha Anping himself, being able to advance to Supreme at a young age, isn’t everyone a genius?

But after meeting her, he could sense the level of her concealment and felt the solidity of her cultivation.

Thinking back to when Qu Jianlei first met Celestial Sound, he almost got deceived by her, even though he had been Supreme for years.

After careful perception, Cha Anping realized that the girl in front of him... truly is an exceptionally rare genius.

Already close to B-level peak, if trained properly, Supreme wouldn’t be an issue.

She might even cross that threshold at a young age and potentially reach beyond Supreme in the future.

Of course, "trained properly" is crucial, besides resources and connections, guidance along the path is needed.

Many Awakened have great personal attributes, but due to some objective constraints, they ultimately fail.

However, looking at the three ridiculously powerful Supremes by Celestial Sound’s side, it’s clear what kind of assistance she can get.

Cha Anping can even believe that the powers behind these three Supremes have taken a liking to Celestial Sound’s potential and decided to assist.

He’s unsure of which organization these people belong to, but undoubtedly, it’s a place crowded with geniuses.

Realizing this, Cha Anping began to worry.

If this matter isn’t resolved well, the senior might face immense trouble in the future.

Imagine, someday in the future, a Light Attribute Supreme might lead several Supreme friends to confront.

Given their extermination tactics on Qingsha Star, Sharp Claw Star, and other places, the consequences once they act are known.

In all fairness, Cha Anping truly isn’t afraid of confrontations, but facing such powerful adversaries, anyone would be overwhelmed.

Especially when the other side states it’s unrelated to the academy factions, he’s lost the legitimacy to intervene.

If he forcefully intervenes... it’s not impossible, but then he’d be bound to the senior and face powerful enemies together.

He’s indeed unafraid to take on matters, especially now near Forward Military Region, able to quickly mobilize reinforcements—though it might be a bit too late.

However, the key issue is, his willingness to step up is to uphold Feiyang Academy’s honor.

To unknowingly make such a great enemy, isn’t it frustrating?

Ignoring it is not an option, with such a senior who draws hatred, it’s truly challenging.

So, is striking first the best choice? Really not suitable.

In the current situation, turning hostile and taking action would just give them leverage.

Though their unannounced arrival was indeed somewhat rude, but bringing the victim without choosing to act, how could he strike first?

Cha Anping cleared his throat and glanced at Qu Jianlei, speaking solemnly, "What happened to Roger?"

Roger is the Army’s recognized top expert in the Celestial River Star Realm, with a significant reputation in other Star Realm militaries.

At least to Cha Anping, he’s not interested in challenging Roger—highly unlikely to win.

If he resorted to any means, maybe there’d be a slim chance of winning, but being a fellow advanced military leader, wouldn’t it be embarrassing?

Qu Jianlei shook his head and replied cleanly, "Go find out for yourself."

Does this mean Roger got humiliated? Cha Anping noted this matter silently but didn’t rush to investigate.

Then he turned to the Paranoid, "Hillary is my senior; I must protect her. State your terms."

"The terms were set long ago," the Paranoid replied casually, "Otherwise, do you think she had the chance to reach Forward Star?"

Qu Jianlei also snorted, "Said to respond within a month, it’s long past a month now."

"But that’s extortion!" Hillary couldn’t hold back, never having suffered such a setback since childhood.

"Senior, don’t speak!" Cha Anping really disagreed now, "This is my residence; won’t you let me negotiate?"

No matter how much the money is, as long as there are conditions, negotiations are possible, a Supreme couldn’t be stumped by money.

These people are powerful and ruthless, willing to negotiate money with you, isn’t that a huge favor?

"You!" Hillary looked surprised at her junior, her eyes filled with grievances.

However, she dared not flare up, her junior’s development far surpassed hers, with greater personal combat power.

Cha Anping ignored her and looked at the Paranoid, "I’ve investigated, the mining rights are valued at around forty billion."

"Having my senior bear such an enormous sum is excessive, isn’t it?"

Forty billion is just the transaction cost for the mining rights, annually there will be additional fees for mining, all following the Empire’s regulations.

"She shouldn’t have reached for it then," the Paranoid scoffed, then gestured to Qu Jianlei.

"Don’t talk to me, he’s our leader!"

This guy is the leader? Cha Anping finally understood: indeed, he’s the most ruthless.

Qu Jianlei replied calmly, "As a soldier, you know the consequences of snatching someone else’s spoils, right?"

Then he pointed at Celestial Sound, "It’s useless to talk to me, you need to find her."

Indeed, she is highly valued! Cha Anping looked at Celestial Sound, "Little girl, such an amount of money is too much."

Celestial Sound answered expressionlessly, "Sir, when my uncle asked Hillary for help, this was her asking price."

"That was the price to save my uncle’s family, and she might not even be able to do it."

"Now this sum of money can indeed save Hillary’s family, I can confirm this."

"Oh," Hillary couldn’t help but interject, "And now you’re threatening me, who gave you the guts?"

"I did!" The Paranoid’s aura released suddenly, and then pulled back, "How unsatisfied are you?"

"Enough, senior!" Cha Anping’s head was getting big, "If you keep this up, I really won’t care anymore!"

Hillary snapped, "Cha Anping, does your reaction honor our school ties and friendship?"

"Shut up!" Cha Anping coldly glanced at her, "I’m saving your life, don’t be unreasonable!"

Indeed, the authority of the Military Region chief instructor was effective, and Hillary instantly calmed down.

Then he looked at Celestial Sound, "I’ll take charge, little girl give me some face, let’s cut it in half."

"Twenty billion is still a lot, didn’t Kong Se also not give Hillary money back then?"

Twenty billion is indeed quite a sum, Hillary’s mouth twitched upon hearing it.

Celestial Sound hesitated at the price, she really couldn’t decide, so she looked at Qu Jianlei, "Boss?"

Qu Jianlei waved his hand and spoke casually, "It’s all up to you... the key is to have peace of mind."

On the way here, he was truly prepared for a fight, because the old lady said Cha Anping was stubborn.

Now it seems Cha Anping is not as single-minded as he believed, since peace is possible, earning less doesn’t matter.

Of course, the main thing is ensuring Celestial Sound’s satisfaction, otherwise, how could he enjoy the gold mine profits?

Celestial Sound contemplated seriously, then said, "Thirty billion, Hillary Supreme at the time...might not even have helped my uncle."

Isn’t it rare to pull off a bluff with no risk? Once the mine is transferred, Hillary could simply deal with it perfunctorily, couldn’t she?

Cha Anping paused in thought and said, "Twenty-five billion, little girl give me this face, and you’ll gain my friendship."

Supreme’s friendship...sounds nice, but actually, it’s just that.

Even Celestial Sound knows if she has strength, she has friendship, without it, it’s pure nonsense.

Nonetheless, resolving this peacefully is still good.

Upon hearing this, she nodded, "Okay, let’s go with sir’s decision, but, Hillary Supreme must publicly declare: renouncing the fight for the mine."

"Hmph," Hillary merely snorted, said nothing but turned beet red.

"I represent her in agreeing," Cha Anping answered casually, "How will the payment be made?"

Celestial Sound was clear on this matter, replied without hesitation, "Nameless Silver Notes."

"I object!" Hillary really couldn’t stand it, she looked at Cha Anping, smirking coldly.

"Junior, where did senior wrong you? Or...do you plan to pay for me?"

Cha Anping’s mouth twitched helplessly as he looked at her, "Senior, they want Nameless Silver Notes!"

Please be clear, only certain people would take money like this!

"No!" Hillary was really about to collapse, she felt she had treated this junior well.

"Are you thinking of kicking me out now?"

You’ve not been overly distant these days, but still acknowledge you’re not the master here? Cha Anping sighed inwardly.

There’s no reasoning with her, he answered without hesitation, "Senior, if you want to stay, of course there’s no problem."

Then he looked at Celestial Sound, "During senior’s temporary stay at my home, could all of you give some leeway?"

Celestial Sound mused for a while before asking, "What about when she leaves in the future?"

"Once she leaves, it’s no longer my concern," Cha Anping answered without hesitation, "The period won’t exceed a year."

Celestial Sound glanced at Qu Jianlei, thought briefly, then nodded, "Alright, I respect the seniors from Feiyang."

Such a major decision, normally, shouldn’t be hers to make, but the boss said to let her decide.

She believes granting Cha Anping some face thoroughly dissolves the threat from Feiyang Academy.

Hillary has other connections and resources, but her greatest reliance is on the Feiyang alumni circle.

Cha Anping mingles in the alumni circle, not worse than her, so once he clears things up, the Feiyang circle will not react.

Cha Anping indeed was insightful, he nodded to Celestial Sound, "Then thanks, junior, for giving this face."

"Let’s go then," The Paranoid was not inclined to stay longer.

"Wait," Cha Anping quickly spoke seeing this, "Can you all come again at this time tomorrow?"

Qu Jianlei and the others didn’t speak, they just looked at him placidly, clearly waiting to see what he intended to say.