Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

The Guard Captain was a bit puzzled but did not question it.

Since the boss said so, there must be a reason behind it, and he just needed to comply earnestly.

After all, not only was the boss’s cultivation level higher than his, but in terms of information and vision, it was also beyond his comparison.

Facts proved he was right, Qianqian’s information was quickly dug up.

The speed of the excavation was incredibly fast, just four to five hours, so fast that it made people suspect the murderer had leaked it voluntarily.

However, saying so might be a bit rash, as Schreier had no shortage of enemies in the Celestial River Star Realm.

Those people might not dare to attack Schreier directly, but using some tricks and pulling some strings from the shadows, at what cost?

In short, Qianqian was a female Mine Master, quite glamorous with many suitors.

When they met, Schreier had just recently been promoted to Supreme, but his actions were already very domineering.

Their romantic history is a mystery, but most believed they simply clicked, and it didn’t matter who coerced whom.

Because Qianqian got pregnant with Schreier’s child — in the Extraordinary World, isn’t it hard to avoid pregnancy unless both parties are willing?

The remaining rumors vary widely, but a relatively reliable one is that Qianqian was unwilling to terminate the pregnancy.

What everyone can confirm is that during that time, Schreier was aggressively suppressing Qianqian’s business.

The undisputed fact is, eventually Qianqian died, and before her death, the child in her womb was taken out.

Schreier always told people that Qianqian died by suicide, but others have to believe it, right?

This incident caused quite a stir back then — Qianqian had many admirers, and many were secretly fanning the flames.

But the matter was quickly settled, not just because of Schreier’s ruthless pressure.

It’s really because Qianqian... how to say... she’s also a figure of mixed reputation; glamorous, indeed, but ultimately just a Mine Master.

As previously mentioned, anyone tough enough to manage mining isn’t a good character!

At the end of the day, mining is an industry of creating something from nothing; aside from those with specific technical barriers, it’s essentially picking up money.

Soft-hearted people simply can’t handle such a heavy burden.

In short, in Schreier’s life, he encountered too many things; Qianqian... was just an insignificant matter.

Moreover, as he climbed higher and became more prominent, this matter was increasingly left unmentioned.

As Qianqian’s generation aged and passed away, this event gradually faded from people’s minds.

But now, it’s being brought up again!

Zhan Donglai was utterly speechless after hearing this news.

The Guard Captain thought for a moment and cautiously hinted, "Boss, there’s something very off about this matter."

A long-shrouded small issue being dug up again seems coincidental, but... it’s just too strange.

It might involve many of Schreier’s old enemies, while back then, Qianqian was incredibly glamorous, with quite a scandalous private life.

The possibilities are indeed endless.

Zhan Donglai snorted softly, "Nothing strange about it, it’s just their doing... I indeed underestimated Ping’an."

His logic was simple: too many clues equate to no clue, unless someone utilizes subjective judgment, only then might they solve the case.

However, in an Extraordinary and privileged society, the use of subjective judgment depends on the target.

And those Supremes in Ping’an are the least appropriate for official subjective judgment, thus they are most likely the culprits.

The Guard Captain pondered a bit and cautiously prompted, "Could it be someone else setting up a trap? After all... that person had too many enemies."

If the boss focuses on those people just mentioned, the consequences... might be slightly unpleasant.

"The possibility is too small," Zhan Donglai shook his head, another soft snort coming from his nose, his expression extremely displeased.

As the second in command on the planet, having a Supreme openly killed in his own domain is reprehensible.

Especially since the deceased was an official in the department he oversaw, personally speaking, it wasn’t any less than a public slap in the face.

Zhan Donglai understood well, "Why do you think Ping’an held the banquet? That’s just to create an alibi!"

It’s utterly humiliating; he has already identified the culprit but finds himself powerless.

What’s even more infuriating, "Damn, I must be out of my mind to voluntarily step in... becoming an alibi for someone!"

The Guard Captain, seeing his agitation, couldn’t help but remind, "Boss, be cautious, after all... it’s someone else’s affair."

Zhan Donglai sighed deeply, "Oh, of course, I’ll be cautious; I’m not just a Supreme anymore, I’m also an imperial official now."

"With at least six Supremes on the opposing side, what do I have to go against them? Should I smash Purple Star to pieces?"

The Guard Captain quickly nodded, fearing his boss might change his mind, "Yes, focus on the bigger picture."

At the moment, about twenty kilometers from Schreier’s Supreme Mansion, an off-road vehicle was parked for inspection.

The City Guard glanced at the identification, and his brow furrowed as he checked, muttering softly, "Ping’an Trading Group..."

Then he glanced at the woman in the car, speaking rudely, "Take off your sunglasses!"

"You better speak politely," the woman in the car said lightly, lifting her hand to remove the sunglasses; who else could it be but Celestial Sound?

She looked at her counterpart coldly, eyes void of any emotion, "Does Ping’an have a grudge against you?"

The corner of the City Guard’s mouth twitched; who isn’t aware of Ping’an Trading Group’s current prominence?

But he certainly didn’t view Ping’an favorably—his father had lost his high-paying job recently due to Ping’an’s expansion.

Schreier, the Supreme, had just been killed, and the City Guard was ordered to hurriedly set up checkpoints for inspections; Ping’an was highly suspect.

However, he was merely a lowly Modified Warrior and dared not openly challenge Ping’an.

So he said expressionlessly, "Get out of the car and submit to the inspection."

The Light Attribute of Celestial Sound made her especially sensitive to malice.

Perceiving the other’s emotions, she opened the car door and disembarked, speaking expressionlessly, "Play tricks at your own risk!"

She had been with Mountain Fortress and Youyou for over two years and was no longer that naïve girl.

Both of them had witnessed too many treacherous hearts, and their tales of the martial world naturally included frames and intrigues.

Celestial Sound’s words further fueled the City Guard’s animosity, and he immediately ordered, "Get a woman, frisk her!"

Originally, it wasn’t necessary to frisk at checkpoints, but insisting on it posed no issue.

As soon as the female City Guard moved, she found something unusual, "What’s this?"

"A Storage Talisman," Celestial Sound looked at her and replied flatly, "You better be careful... you can’t afford it!"

"Storage Talisman?" The female City Guard’s eyebrows furrowed and she immediately became alert, "What’s inside?"

"Schreier’s head!" Celestial Sound replied irritably, "It’s just a Supreme who died, how many times has this been searched already!"

Of course, this was just rhetoric; Qu Jianlei hadn’t taken Schreier’s head—he didn’t want anyone associating it with Panda.

In any case, Celestial Sound’s link with Ping’an made it natural for her to have poor impressions of Schreier. Since the Supreme was dead, speaking a few words in anger was no harm.

Upon hearing her tone, the female City Guard hesitated.

If someone can carry a Storage Talisman, their identity must be significant, not to mention the mention of the recently deceased Supreme, with no respect in her tone.

Checking the Storage Talisman... she lacked the courage. So she stared at Celestial Sound and spoke, "If you don’t speak the truth, I will report this."

"Suit yourself," Celestial Sound replied without hesitation; she was just cooperating until her boss left to take the Teleportation Device.

The Storage Talisman contained some Energy Blocks, miscellaneous items like food and water, and also a disk.

She didn’t think others could recognize the object—unless her boss stated it, even their household Supremes couldn’t figure it out.

After the female City Guard reported, soon a B-level City Guard arrived.

The B-level guard, frowning, was about to take the Storage Talisman for inspection when his watch beeped.

He mumbled a few words to the side, returned with a smile on his face.

"Forget it, since you’re with Ping’an Commerce Association, there must be valuable items in the Storage Talisman, so there’s no need to inspect."

— There’s really no way to check; the message just arrived, and currently, Ping’an Commerce Association is swarming with Supremes.

Inspecting wouldn’t be difficult, but what if they insist they lost something?

After all, the Storage Talisman can’t hold living beings; this woman couldn’t possibly fit an Electromagnetic Attribute Supreme in there.

Celestial Sound snorted, took the Storage Talisman, turned, and got back in the car, saying nothing.

It’s not that she doesn’t understand etiquette, but after being frisked, is there any need for pleasantries?

The B-level City Guard smiled as he watched the SUV depart, then turned coldly towards his two subordinates.

"You’re daring enough to inspect a Storage Talisman; you’re surely not looking for death this way."

The female City Guard stayed silent, while the one with animosity towards Ping’an awkwardly replied, "I just didn’t sense any cultivation level from her."

"Why do you care about her cultivation level!" The B-level guard glared at him fiercely, "If she were a Supreme, would she let you frisk her?"

Early the next morning, a guest arrived at the Ping’an Trading Group, someone in charge from the Energy Block Alliance, an A-level pinnacle.

The person chatted with Jilt for over an hour, mainly emphasizing sincere cooperation. If Ping’an needed anything, just ask.

Before leaving, he indicated that the transport management department would also try to exert pressure at the Business Alliance.

Whether this would work was uncertain; everyone just needed to work hard together.

He didn’t touch on the one percent share issue; merely noting his attitude indicated discussions could happen if Ping’an had second thoughts.

Naturally, Jilt didn’t mention it either, actively escorting the guest out, showing hosts and guests content.

Simultaneously, a warship was slowly descending over the Purple Star Military Region.

The number showed that the Star Domain Military’s direct guard had arrived.

Once disembarked from the Starship, they headed straight to the military region’s command center.

Inside, the man in sunglasses at the front took out an envelope, expressionlessly stating.

"Imperial Army Department orders, Purple Star Military Region fully cooperates with our operation."

The military region’s commander accepted the envelope and opened it, feeling dumbfounded.

"Verifying Energy Stone Ore... this was discovered by civilians. Is it appropriate for our military to inquire?"

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