Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Zheng Xuewen’s question did not receive a response from Grand Aunt; she still sat dazedly in the cage.

The person outside couldn’t hold back any longer, and an imposing aura began to rise faintly, "Kid, open the door for me!"

This is... a friend of Grand Aunt’s? Zheng Xuewen vaguely guessed something, but did Grand Aunt really have friends still alive?

Nevertheless, since the other party spoke like this, he could only walk to the courtyard door and open it.

Outside stood a man and a woman, with another person lying on the ground. Just from the shape, it was obvious the one lying down was that annoying guy.

Zheng Xuewen couldn’t be bothered to look at this guy, his gaze locked onto the man and woman in front of him.

The aura of the two was very strange; at first glance, they seemed ordinary, but there was a vague, immense pressure.

The man’s gaze swept around and saw the iron cage under the eaves.

His eyes lit up for a moment, but he didn’t say anything; it was the woman who spoke, "In the cage, is that your Grand Aunt?"

Zheng Xuewen was startled for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Yes!"

They were indeed here for Grand Aunt, but did she really have such young friends?

Flower Scorpion raised a hand, grabbed the guy on the ground, and flung him into the courtyard, "Let’s talk inside."

Zheng Xuewen’s eyes narrowed slightly, although he was just a Modified Warrior, his vision was not bad; this woman was at least A-level!

The two stepped through the door, Flower Scorpion turned and raised a hand, closing the courtyard door again.

The Paranoid looked at Mu Yu in the cage indifferently, with a gaze devoid of sorrow or joy, only a slight bewilderment.

Zheng Xuewen didn’t dare to make a sound, he could feel that this man should know Grand Aunt.

Most crucially, he could sense that the female A-level... should just be following the man’s orders.

So, is this a Supreme?

He had heard some stories of Grand Aunt, and knew how extraordinarily brilliant she once was.

But years of declining life had made him dare not harbour any hopes; the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

In this silence, the Paranoid finally spoke slowly, "You just let her stay in the courtyard like this?"

"It’s Grand Aunt’s own request," Zheng Xuewen hurriedly explained, "She said the courtyard is airy."

The Paranoid sighed softly and spoke again, "Didn’t you send her to the Cultivation Room for cultivation?"

His perception was so astonishing that he could easily feel that Mu Yu’s Inner Breath was extremely weak.

If she were to act now, she might not even be able to beat an A-level.

"There’s no way to send her," Zheng Xuewen replied despondently, "She wakes up for a very short time each time."

If Grand Aunt’s waking time wasn’t limited each time, she would definitely be able to help him secure some assistance.

But the time was really short, only about three to five minutes.

And Mu Yu was a proud person; she didn’t want people to see her in dire straits.

There were a few times when she woke up, she apologetically said to her grand-nephew, "You’ve worked hard!"

As an elder, being able to speak to the younger generation like this was enough to prove her remorse.

But expecting her to say more was impossible; a tiger, even dead, wouldn’t lose its might, let alone her?

"Tsk," the Paranoid shook his head, no one understood Mu Yu better than he did, so this situation was very easy to understand.

He was accustomed to life and death, not the kind to fuss over trivial matters.

Although Mu Yu’s current condition wasn’t great, she was still alive, and being alive was good enough.

After pondering for a while, he finally spoke, "I’m going to take her away, what compensation do you hope to receive?"

"Take her away?" Zheng Xuewen was momentarily stunned, this person was too direct, wasn’t he? "May I ask who you are..."

The Paranoid raised a hand and pointed at the cage, speaking plainly, "I am her senior!"

"Senior..." Zheng Xuewen gaped, could it be that legendary figure? "But..."

If it’s really that person, he should be four hundred years old by now, right?

The Paranoid impatiently frowned, "There’s no ’but.’ Whatever you want, just ask!"

"Alright," Flower Scorpion raised a hand and patted his shoulder, speaking to Zheng Xuewen.

"He’s a bit emotional now, but you’ve taken care of her for many years, it’s been hard for you... if you have any requests, just ask."

Seeing the other’s mouth moving, seemingly wanting to say something but a bit bewildered, she had to add another sentence.

"It was him, who prepaid for Mu Yu Supreme’s five hundred years of expenses."

Zheng Xuewen’s mouth opened wider, his whole body trembling, "This, this, this..."

"It’s nothing special," Flower Scorpion said blandly, "Now that we’re here, your hard days are over."

Then she kicked the person on the ground, "This guy causing trouble, right? How many of his family do you want to kill?"

The one on the ground was just broken in his legs, as a Modified Warrior, he was still conscious.

He had already recognized who the opposite was associated with, scared out of his wits.

Now hearing her ask this, he kept writhing on the ground... Grand Aunt, I am willing to compensate.

"He..." Zheng Xuewen looked at this guy.

Over the years, this person is the one he detests the most. He and his aunt have endured such hardships, mostly due to him.

However, at this moment, this person’s life or death is insignificant. He slowly shook his head.

"My thoughts don’t matter. The key is how Auntie feels... Wait until she wakes up, and then you can take the person away, okay?"

"Okay," the Paranoid answered without hesitation and then took out a Pioneer Terminal, "Boss, you come over."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Xuewen’s mouth twitched: Even someone like you has a boss?

Qu Jianlei had already sensed the situation here through the terminal, "Found the person? Alright, wait for me!"

For them, finding Mu Yu is the most important. As for the events that occurred during this period and who’s responsible, those can be addressed slowly.

Then he called to Celestial Sound, "Alright, the person is still here, let’s go check it out first."

The middle-aged Supreme, B-level Awakened, and the receptionist breathed a collective sigh of relief upon hearing this.

These past ten hours have felt like years, worried the other side couldn’t find Mu Yu, the consequences... are unimaginable!

The B-level Awakened even proactively offered, "Do you need a spacecraft? Chaoyang Academy has one, I can help you contact them immediately."

The spacecraft is somewhat similar to Blue Star’s airplane, mainly for near-earth flight, and is much faster than a car.

Qu Jianlei glanced at him indifferently and then turned and left with Celestial Sound.

The grudges with Chaoyang haven’t been settled yet, he wouldn’t accept such favors.

In fact, Little Lake has already found out, there are spacecraft rental services in the city, it’s just a matter of spending a little money.

It’s thanks to the spacecraft that the Paranoid could travel eight thousand kilometers away within ten hours.

Seeing the two of them leave on their own, the B-level Awakened sighed, "Finished, he’s not going to let us go."

The middle-aged Supreme glanced at him and spoke impatiently.

"It has nothing to do with you and me, but now... we’d better stay at the center, don’t rush to leave!"

"Right!" The B-level Awakened also immediately grasped the situation and kept nodding.

"We can prove to each other we only contacted the family, didn’t contact anyone else."

The receptionist hesitated for a moment and said, "But... I want to change clothes."

Previously she had lost control of her bladder and was dried by body heat, being a delicate beauty, when did she suffer such a hardship?

"I advise you not to change," the B-level Awakened coldly stated, "at least it can prove we’re following the rules!"

"Though uncomfortable, it’s better than dying in confusion."

The receptionist hesitated for a moment but courageously asked, "Are these people really... more powerful than that family?"

"It’s not a matter of who’s stronger," the B-level Awakened replied solemnly, "the key is this kind of thing, we can’t afford to be involved!"

Then he glanced at the middle-aged Supreme, as expected, no expression was seen on his face.

Six hours later, Qu Jianlei and Celestial Sound arrived at the place; it was the middle of the night.

Flower Scorpion and Zheng Xuewen were sitting at the small courtyard entrance, with various dishes at hand, eating and chatting.

Even though it was late at night, there were still a dozen people in the distance, arms crossed, watching them.

Obviously, the upheaval in Zheng Xuewen’s family has already attracted others’ attention.

Qu Jianlei rented a motorcycle, taking Celestial Sound over, but was unexpectedly stopped about a hundred meters away.

The roadblock was a C-level Awakened, "This road is closed, detour, please."

Celestial Sound spoke sternly, "We’re looking for Zheng Xuewen!"

"Many are looking for him," replied the C-level expressionlessly, "today’s not suitable; this is for your own good!"

Qu Jianlei spoke up, "Then can we look for Mu Yu?"

"Uh..." the C-level hesitated for a moment, then stepped back, "Please."

Nothing more to say, for someone to dare directly call out a Supreme’s name, clearly there’s confidence.

Qu Jianlei rode the bike closer, took off the helmet, Flower Scorpion had already stood up, "You’re here?"

Seeing this, Zheng Xuewen quickly stood up too, wondering—is this person the boss?

"Hm," Qu Jianlei got off the motorcycle, nodding towards the yard, "What’s the situation?"

"They kicked us out," Flower Scorpion spread her hands helplessly, "It’s rare to see him care so much about someone."

"Isn’t that stating the obvious?" Qu Jianlei sat down at the entrance, grabbing a big piece of roast meat, "Let’s eat first."

"I still have more," Flower Scorpion turned her wrist, taking out more containers, "Bought plenty."

Without a doubt, she used the Storage Talisman, but no one around felt it was inappropriate.

Qu Jianlei sensed slightly and then asked, "How come there’s a half-dead guy here?"

Flower Scorpion pointed at Zheng Xuewen, "Someone bullied him, happened to be caught by us, we’ll deal with that later."

"Someone dared to bully a Supreme?" Qu Jianlei raised his eyebrows in surprise, "This truly opened my eyes."

Flower Scorpion replied indifferently, "Just blinded by profit, bravely overestimating their capabilities."

Celestial Sound heard this, and a hint of hatred flashed in his eyes, "These people all deserve death!"

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