Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Chapter 1134: Chapter 1000: Internal Strife Erupts

"Help others?" A-level blinked, then slowly shook his head, "I don’t remember!"

"Then forget it," Qu Jianlei suddenly felt a bit dispirited, "You two ask, and let him go after you’re done."

A-level’s eyes flashed with a trace of astonishment, "You... you don’t want the bounty?"

"My family has a mine," Qu Jianlei casually replied, "Not short of it!"

He could instinctively feel that what the other was saying wasn’t entirely true.

Both Supremes were injured, true, but with such a high bounty from the government, how could they allow a stranger A-level to roam freely?

These two Supremes are ruthless enough; if they don’t trust someone, silencing them shouldn’t be difficult, right?

Even if Awakened have some mind control technique, doesn’t the government have ways to lift it?

However, even if this A-level is acquainted with those two, what does it have to do with him?

Qu Jianlei didn’t want to consider it any further, but that A-level spoke again, "Couldn’t you take me with you, sir?"

Are we that close? Qu Jianlei shot him a look, but seeing the familiar appearance didn’t stir any anger in him.

He shook his head, "I don’t want trouble, but don’t force me to kill you!"

"You’re also breaking the law!" This A-level’s eyes lit up, his reaction was really quick.

"Otherwise, you wouldn’t be skipping the bounty and going straight for the kill... Sir, I’m useful!"

"Useful..." Qu Jianlei heard and felt bewildered again.

Thinking back, when the hairless creature pleaded for refuge, didn’t it also claim it was useful?

Granny Jia was very good at observing details, sighed internally: The boss is bringing emotions into this.

Yet she was also concerned about her great-granddaughter, so she asked in a serious tone, "How are you useful?"

"I’m not afraid of hardship," A-level replied without hesitation, "And I’m good at gathering information."

"Gathering information?" Flower Scorpion chuckled, she didn’t want to be serious, but when it comes to gathering info, how could you be better than the three of us?

Right then, Granny Jia lightly coughed, "Let’s hear what he has to say first?"

Flower Scorpion immediately caught on, the five of us have been busy these days, isn’t it all about gathering information?

So she nodded, "Alright, you go ahead, what’s the deal with the public trial a few days ago?"

"It’s Ke Rui’an’s setup," A-level replied without hesitation, "Those two Supremes at the trial have already joined the government."

We could have guessed that too, Flower Scorpion slightly raised her chin: Go on!

"These two are likely with the Avengers Alliance, inherently very hostile to the Imperial, thus a target for the government’s crackdown..."

"Rumor has it, the Avengers Alliance possesses a Divine Text Treasure, and the Governor already wanted to seize it, perfect for killing two birds with one stone."

Flower Scorpion paused and, seeing he was silent, asked again, "What Divine Text Treasure?"

"This I haven’t gathered yet," A-level replied off-handedly.

"It’s either a technique or a Dharma artifact, the rumor isn’t likely untrue... Ke Rui’an should have concrete information."

Flower Scorpion pondered and then said, "The other people at the public trial, and those kidnapped tanks... were they also government setups?"

This is the news everyone most wanted.

"Not all of them," A-level shook his head, "Especially those tanks, to be convincing, some really were innocent."

Granny Jia’s eyes narrowed slightly before speaking, "Your grudge against the government... are you three in cahoots?"

"We’re really not," A-level shook his head decisively, "Ke Rui’an this type... aren’t you all aware?"

Qu Jianlei and his two companions were unanimously silent; that Governor not only was selfish but indeed unscrupulous.

Back then, just to eradicate potential threats, he took out Hoyel and his Guard Captain, even implicating the Special Consultant.

Mind you, at that time Qu Jianlei was already A-level, directly treated like an ant.

After a while, Flower Scorpion asked, "But these two aren’t good people either... why don’t you leave?"

"Can’t escape," A-level sighed wearily, then shook his head, "The result would definitely be silencing."

"Even if I miraculously escaped, what if they get caught, I’d again be wanted by the government; this is the helplessness of a little guy!"

Flower Scorpion, though widely vigilant, was amused, "A-level is a little guy?"

"Not just A-level," this A-level naturally replied, then glanced at the two unconscious Supremes beside him.

His meaning was clear, just didn’t dare to voice it — Supremes are just that.

After a period of silence, Granny Jia spoke again, "You’ve lost your memory, how did you obtain this information?"

A-level hesitated before responding this time, "I have my methods, for instance... I did a lot of odd jobs for the cleaners."

Clearly, that wasn’t the whole answer, but he also indicated he didn’t want to say more.

Granny Jia wanted to ask further, but she disliked forcing people.

Especially because pressuring too much might expose her own motives.

So she glanced at Qu Jianlei, without saying anything more.

Qu Jianlei knew the old lady had some interest, thus asked in a serious tone, "Is your intelligence network only on Star No. 2?"

"No," A-level answered firmly, "Other planets are possible, but the timeliness of the information might be worse."

Flower Scorpion, hearing this, knew what she should say, "Do you really want to leave them?"

"Absolutely," A-level nodded readily, "Although your identities also have troubles... but at least they’re better than them."

Qu Jianlei spoke solemnly, "If we take you away, you should know how to repay us, right?"

"Of course," A-level responded quickly, "Gathering information and helping out... I’m really good at it."

So the deal was roughly made, Flower Scorpion did the final wrap-up, "You’ve been in society for a while, you know what not to do, right?"

"I know," A-level answered seriously, then repeated, "I’ve done many things for the cleanup crew."

The cleanup crew is undoubtedly a very disciplined organization, even though they suffered under Qu Jianlei, that’s due to lack of strength.

Granny Jia hesitated and glanced at the two unconscious Supremes, "These two are indeed a bit troublesome..."

Qu Jianlei understood her thoughts and looked at A-level again, "Should we kill them?"

A-level hesitated and answered nervously, "If convenient, take them with us."

Flower Scorpion snorted at this, feeling the other party was going too far, "They represent more than just ordinary trouble."

A-level replied, "Regarding the trial, they might have more information."

"Then take them along," Qu Jianlei made the decision, "But you all need to be placed in the lifeboats, understood?"

"Can we leave Star No. 2?" A-level was excited upon hearing about the lifeboat, "No problem at all."

Obviously, he originally thought he was only hiding on Star No. 2, now hearing he can leave the planet, naturally he’s delighted.

"Be sensible," Flower Scorpion raised her hand and released a lifeboat.

A-level entered the lifeboat actively, continuously expressing his thanks.

Then Qu Jianlei gave two Supremes a hibernation potion and placed them in the lifeboat.

Just then, not far away, a figure flashed, Qinghu appeared, "These three... want to escape too?"

She had been here for a few minutes but didn’t reveal herself, for convenient support at any time.

"Yes," Qu Jianlei nodded, "It won’t affect us, and we can also gather some information."

Qinghu nodded, feeling a bit emotional.

"We really are getting farther and farther on the path of resisting the empire... do you think the little guy looks familiar?"

"Familiar?" Qu Jianlei and the others were surprised at the words, Granny Jia couldn’t help but speak, "You feel familiar too?"

"Uh, just a feeling, can’t remember at the moment," Qinghu was confused by their strong reaction.

So she carefully asked, "Did this person use psychic suggestion?"

Granny Jia didn’t answer but asked, "Do you feel... this person isn’t trustworthy?"

Qinghu’s eyes showed a trace of doubt but eventually expressed, "My intuition tells me he can be trusted."

"Well, let it be, we’ve already promised to take them," Qu Jianlei replied casually, "Why isn’t Bentley back yet?"

Bentley returned a bit late but brought back some news: Star No. 2 has had internal strife!

The cause of the incident is Bu Shang Supreme, who left the trial site directly.

After Ke Rui’an’s tragic death, the blame couldn’t just be placed on Qu Jianlei’s team.

Such a large star’s governor was eliminated by an unknown force?

If the government dares to promote this, it indirectly confirms their incompetence.

They need to find other reasons, like "someone didn’t follow orders" or "bad teammates."

And Bu Shang Supreme, who left midway, was unfortunately targeted.

However, Bu Shang is not easy to bully, he left because he couldn’t tolerate half-Wa Supreme’s words.

He directly stated: I am the guardian of Star No. 2, not the guardian of any benefit group of the Divine Text Association!

As a dignified planet guardian, he has many connections and channels, privy to many secrets.

The governor’s little schemes could not be hidden from him, hence his reason for leaving.

If it was truly for the protection of human society, he wouldn’t mind dying fighting.

But why would a traitor to the empire dare to criticize him?

The planet governor is powerful, the Divine Text Association bigwigs are influential, but they can’t scare the Guardian Supreme!

Now that Ke Rui’an is dead, instead of talking about his shady dealings, they’re smearing me, who’s going to tolerate that?

As soon as Bu Shang expressed himself, others immediately agreed, as Ke Rui’an’s strong actions had provoked many people before.

If the governor were still alive, perhaps everyone would hold their anger, but now that he’s gone, who can be frightened?

The support for Bu Shang is not massive but considerable, it’s not just a matter of numbers, but of faction division!

If this continues, it may expand into a conflict between native and foreign factions.

Bentley keenly realized this.

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