Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Chapter 852 - 722: Clues

"No need," Qu Jianlei shook his head in opposition, "as long as you don’t use Inner Breath... This is the spine after all!""We have plenty of Limb Regeneration Potions," Bentley said without hesitation, "If Wei Wushuang is dead, they’ll be ours."

"But let’s return to the Celestial District first," Qu Jianlei replied in a low voice, "You saw it, such a small space turned into a bloodbath?"

The space within the attack ship was indeed very cramped, and Little Lake carried a large amount of ammunition and Energy Blocks, taking up a significant amount of space.

Bentley wanted to insist, but considering that the opponent was already Supreme, he couldn’t argue forcefully anymore.

Comrades are comrades, but in the face of absolute strength, it’s necessary to maintain some respect.

So he could only mutter under his breath, "Can a starship without blood be called a warship?"

Flower Scorpion quickly changed the subject upon seeing this, "What’s up with Xiao Qin, was she also dragged into this?"

In fact, she wondered in her heart, could this be a self-sacrificial plot by the Divine Text Association?

In truth, Qu Jianlei had similar suspicions in his mind; after all, Xiao Qin was a member of the Central City Inspection Bureau.

That’s why he hadn’t woken the two women, planning to talk it over when they arrived.

However, he wasn’t concerned about the possibility that she could be an undercover agent; he could just wake her and ask.

Could a mere B-level warrior, with no related professional training, possibly conceal anything from a Supreme perception?

However, how astute is Bentley? He immediately grasped the implication of the words.

He smiled wryly, "Ma Long, Black Panther, and Xiao Qin were imprisoned together; I saw Ma Long tortured to death with my own eyes!"

"Black Panther got lucky; a female officer at the base fancied him and took him away."

"As for Xiao Qin, her newlywed husband specifically came to divorce her, and she almost broke down at the time."

Qu Jianlei snorted internally at this, isn’t this the classic setup of those undercover tales?

Flower Scorpion also thought of what he previously said about perception, glancing at him and asking, "Can you sense it?"

"Piece of cake," Qu Jianlei replied casually, "but to be safe, let’s wait until we get off the attack ship."

"Then wake Claire up," Flower Scorpion spoke, "this child is very reliable."

"I can vouch for her," Bentley added, "she was severely beaten, her whole body is covered in wounds."

"The problem is, she knows nothing and has a bad temper."

As he spoke, he rolled up Claire’s sleeve, "Look, there’s not a single piece of skin in good condition."

Indeed, as he said, Claire’s body was riddled with wounds, a sight too gruesome to behold.

Yet, Qu Jianlei didn’t care much, "Mere flesh wounds, an inevitable experience in growth."

"That’s indeed the case," Flower Scorpion nodded, supporting his view, "she’s definitely reliable... and she’s awakened."

"What?" Qu Jianlei was taken aback and sensed again carefully, "She really has awakened, but which attribute?"

Bentley laughed bitterly at this, "No idea what attribute, it’s truly strange."

Clearly, he thought of himself back then, originally believing he hadn’t awakened, only to find out decades later it was to electromagnetic.

Amid such a casual conversation, the attack ship returned to the Celestial District.

As the warship touched down, it was during the darkest time before dawn.

Xiao Moshan came over, carrying the A-level warrior, greeting calmly, "Old Ben, long time no see."

"It’s good enough to see you again," Bentley replied offhandedly, "Get me a couple of good bottles of wine to welcome me."

True comrades often show understated emotions, camaraderie is something demonstrated on the battlefield.

"Let’s leave first," Xiao Moshan shook his head, "it’s not safe here."

Bentley’s mouth curled into a cold smile, "After all these years, has the Garbage Star... ever been peaceful?"

Flower Scorpion asked, "What about those three?"

"Killed them," Xiao Moshan replied expressionlessly, "I handled the bodies; you don’t need to worry."

He was always cautious in his actions, and if he said not to worry, then there was no need to worry.

Flower Scorpion was a little surprised, "Aren’t you afraid we’ve been tricked and couldn’t save Old Ben?"

"Jian Lei said he can be trusted," Xiao Moshan shook the A-level in his hand lightly and answered, "then it must be credible."

Trust among comrades is often this simple—without trust, how can they be called comrades?

The A-level’s face showed a hint of surprise: Is this Supreme really Jian Lei?

If so, I must join this team to gain the power and... the excitement in my life that I desire!

"Let’s go first," said Qu Jianlei coldly, "the one in your hand... get rid of him too."

The A-level was stunned, "Sir, Master Jian Lei, I’ve been cooperating fully, I also despise the Gorge!"

Qu Jianlei was too lazy to explain much, "Then it’s your fault for knowing too much, in your next life... remember to be reborn in the base."

The A-level was even more bewildered, "Sir, I’m honestly trying to join you... Don’t you have Supreme perception?"

He even wanted to say, among these people, besides you being Supreme, the highest combat power is only B-level.

I’m an A-level, the second strongest combat power, and you want to kill me just like that?

"I do have perception," Qu Jianlei nodded, not bothering to say more.

Having someone to rely on is naturally good, and he also hopes to accept, but this person won’t do.

Xiao Moshan saw this and sneered, "You want to join, and you think you can just enter? What about your family?"

He usually doesn’t voice his opinions, but when he does, he hits the nail on the head.

The Imperial values families, and the Wasteland seeks first its own survival; this issue is fundamentally unsolvable.

The A-level person also knows there’s no absolutely correct answer to this question, so he answers straightforwardly.

"Once I shake off these injustices and achieve supreme status, I will naturally come back to save them."

"Heh," Flower Scorpion scoffed. She originally thought having one more A-level among future comrades would be nice.

But this person’s worldview is really too cold.

Wasteland people value survival, and in essence, there’s nothing wrong with that.

She befriended Claire not just because she liked the girl’s temperament, but essentially because of Judy.

Claire’s mother did not forget to secure a place for her daughter while on the run.

This is a true person of the Wasteland—knowing when to hold on and when to let go.

Her ability to articulate is not strong, so she can only scoff.

Qu Jianlei is also not good with words but captures the primary issues and speaks coldly.

"Since you plan to join us, you should have contacted me after I took Taikoo, right?"

"You’ve never reached out, yet now claim you always intended to join... Do you think your logic holds up?"

Bentley had been silent because he couldn’t understand what was happening.

But hearing this, he pretty much understood, "A petty scoundrel—kill him."

The Saber Technique of the Clear Wind Shadowless Blade is indeed swift; with one strike, the A-level felt the sting of regret.

Then everyone boarded the Attack Ship, heading straight to Region Four.

Region Four isn’t named in the way of the Celestial District, but was defined by Qu Jianlei and his group for ease when regrouping after dispersal.

The Healing Pod that Qu Jianlei stole from the base is also hidden in this region.

Very few have used this Healing Pod, besides Xiao Moshan, Bentley, and Flower Scorpion, there’s Wei Wushuang’s three people.

When Wushuang’s trio came here, they were blindfolded, not knowing the location at all.

So this is the most secret vault Qu Jianlei and others have, storing not many supplies but mainly the Healing Pod.

If unnecessary, there’s no need to come.

And if news of the Healing Pod gets out, the base will definitely go wild, a consequence no one can bear.

With the death of Wei Wushuang, only five people know the location of this secret vault.

Qu Jianlei and Youyou had long left Garbage Star; Xiao Moshan and Flower Scorpion haven’t been back; Bentley keeps his mouth shut.

As for Claire? When she came, everyone was already healed; no need for her to know this place.

This time everyone came purely because of the biological materials on Bentley.

Since they’re not outsiders, everyone exchanged information again.

Xiao Moshan asked about the process carefully and confidently expressed that such materials theoretically exist.

It’s likely Bentley’s Inner Breath restored some, activating those biological materials.

So at first, Qu Jianlei had no perception until the old man’s cultivation level was unlocked, then he sensed a little.

However, even then, the biological materials didn’t emit any electromagnetic signals.

Only when Bentley aroused the electromagnetic elements could the materials possibly send a positioning signal, while the electromagnetic force could conceal the emitted waves.

Yet some difficulties remain: how can the positioning signal not be disrupted by Bentley’s electromagnetic force?

And why aren’t the relatively fragile biological materials damaged by the old man’s electromagnetic force?

Bentley, tired of their discussion, said, "Stop nagging. Once extracted, study it at leisure."

He didn’t care, so Qu Jianlei brought up another topic, "Old Xiao, we’re going to wander the interstellar, join us?"

Hearing this, Xiao Moshan was stunned, then fell silent.

After a long pause, he sighed softly, "You haven’t said what you’ve experienced after leaving Garbage Star."

Qu Jianlei shook his head, "Many things are sensitive. If you don’t want to wander with us, it’s better not to know."

Flower Scorpion was stunned, looking at Xiao Moshan, "You don’t want to join?"

Bentley remained silent, observing coldly—clearly, he wasn’t surprised by this topic.

Xiao Moshan stayed silent for a while, then heavily sighed, "I am a soldier."

"You..." Flower Scorpion was almost driven mad, "That military wronged you so much, what’s left to be nostalgic about?"

Qu Jianlei shook his head. On Zarif Star, the Fourth Master of the Star Thieves was once a soldier, too.

Now, with the military rotten like this, is it still worth your loyalty?