Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Chapter 1139: Chapter 1005: Schooled

The appearance of the Zi Jiu Immortal ship was mysterious, yet it called out my name and struck without hesitation.

However, for some unknown reason, her reactions were a lot slower than usual, and her attack force was much weaker.

Clearly, the opponent was just A-level, and supposedly suppressed by her Wood Attribute, yet after two rounds, she was knocked out.

When she awoke again, she was already on Celestial Handle Star.

The woman not only helped heal her wounds but also told her, "I’m not your enemy, I’m here to rescue you."

"Believe it or not, if you have a suitable hiding place, you can leave directly. If not, you can come back."

Of course, Zi Jiu Immortal didn’t believe it and ventured out for three more days, only to realize... Celestial Handle Star wasn’t at all manageable for her.

She forced herself to return, the woman was still there, and then led her to this underground refuge.

Zi Jiu Immortal had thought about the possibility that the other party might just be baiting her, but she had no choice!

It’s better than being caught by the Celestial Handle Star Government, right?

In the end, it’s just a gamble with death, Zi Jiu Immortal felt she at least had the option for a fiery end.

Who knew she’d actually see her great-grandmother again?

She wasn’t usually talkative, but this time she was incredibly aggrieved, chattering incessantly.

Granny Jia listened to her and didn’t ask questions, instead, she looked at the Nutrient Injection and asked quietly.

"What kind of organization are you guys, really?"

Now her identity is exposed, but it doesn’t matter, she just wants an answer.

Nutrient Injection could sense a faint aura of killing intent.

He knew what the other party was thinking, so he answered directly to her intention.

"I’m just an individual, not part of any organization, and certainly not related to the Avengers Alliance."

Granny Jia was momentarily stunned, then waved her hand and spoke lightly, "Well, whatever it is, you’ve rescued them."

Qu Jianlei also understood her concern, since people’s hearts are hard to predict.

So he nodded to the Nutrient Injection, and the two walked out.

On the surface, he finally spoke, "Your methods are a bit too formidable, it’s rather challenging for me."

"Challenging how?" Nutrient Injection asked, puzzled.

But the next moment he realized, "Worried I have ulterior motives? Alright, I won’t join your team then."

"Hmm?" Qu Jianlei was a bit surprised, "Changed your mind?"

"What choice do I have?" replied Nutrient Injection indifferently, "Being under constant watch makes everyone tense, why bother?"

Qu Jianlei was speechless, finally speaking after a while, "What do you want then?"

Nutrient Injection waved his hand, casually saying, "You guys saved Feng Tang and the Flame Gun, did you ask for anything?"

"You got me out of Star No. 2, I acknowledge the favor, so let’s call it even."

The outlook... Qu Jianlei rarely admired anyone, yet today an A-level taught him a lesson.

After thinking it over, he nodded slightly, "Very well, consider it that I owe you one!"

Qu Jianlei almost forgot the last time he owed someone, but given this magnanimous stance, he couldn’t falter.

"A favor..." Nutrient Injection pondered for a bit, then smiled slightly, "Alright."

Then he waved his hand holding the Pioneer, "Still contact you with this?"

"This... can only reach me on Celestial Handle Star," Qu Jianlei replied solemnly.

"But it’s not a problem, if you’re stuck on other planets, you can ask someone to find Rhine, perhaps slower,"

Rhine, unreliable as always, her robot was faster at delivering messages.

But the situation on Paradise Star... it’s a bit uncertain.

Nutrient Injection blinked, thoughtfully looking at him, "So, Panda and Rhodiola rosea team... are the same?"

"Hehe," Qu Jianlei chuckled, acknowledging that this guy’s intelligence gathering ability was indeed extraordinary, "Aren’t you afraid of being silenced?"

"You’re not someone who repays grace with hatred," Nutrient Injection stated confidently, "So... a favor?"

Qu Jianlei nodded, "Preferably not something that would put me in a tough spot, ideally related to cultivation."

"Cultivation..." Nutrient Injection nodded, turning to leave, "Then I’ll take my leave."

Watching his departing diminutive figure, Qu Jianlei was momentarily stunned: just like that, he left?

Immediately, a shadow flashed, Granny Jia brought Zi Jiu Immortal to his side.

Though the old lady chatted with her great-granddaughter, she also kept an eye on the surface situation.

Watching the skinny figure disappear, she softly remarked, "Interesting."

Qu Jianlei figured, Granny’s feelings might be complicated, "That’s fine, caution is never wrong."

They brought Zi Jiu Immortal to join everyone, surprisingly, no one else had ever met her.

The only one who met Professor Zi, Xiang Xue, is currently on Paradise Star.

Fortunately, everyone had heard of her, knowing she once had a deep relationship with the boss.

Claire was quite enthusiastic because she had heard that when the boss was struggling initially, it was with her.

After a few words, everyone talked about today’s performance of the Nutrient Injection.

"This guy is not simple," the Paranoid rarely gave this kind of evaluation.

He looked at Zi Jiu Immortal and asked thoughtfully, "When that woman appeared, you had no awareness?"

The team didn’t provide a detailed introduction, but Zi Jiu Immortal could still sense that this person’s status was even higher than the great-grandmother.

With the great-grandmother’s age and power, she still had to be polite to this person.

So she nodded, "My hiding place was very secretive, not only did she find me, but my reaction was also slow."

"That’s Supreme, not A-level," Paranoid spoke with a serious expression, "She influenced your Perception."

"And..." He thoughtfully looked at Qu Jianlei, "Discovering her is not easy."

When they left the Hope Star Realm, how tense was it there?

Supremes can use Perception to find people, but in such a situation, anyone daring to release Spiritual Power could only be the government’s Supreme.

Mu Yu nodded upon hearing this, "So this Nutrient Injection, the power it can summon... is terrifying."

Because the other party did not continue to ask to join the team, she couldn’t guess, but this person must be the government’s mole.

But there was no doubt that this person’s identity was questionable.

Qinghu spoke up, "Alright, it’s over, just maintain proper contact with this person."

This settled the matter regarding the Nutrient Injection, regardless of anyone’s thoughts, no one brought it up again.

Next was the issue of Zi Jiu Immortal’s whereabouts, Claire directly asked, "Sister, are you going back to the academy?"

This question indeed made Professor Zi hesitate, everyone stayed silent, waiting for her decision.

This was a woman who had grown steadily since childhood, following the standard path to become an academy professor.

If she chose to return to normal society, no one present would persuade her otherwise.

Even Granny Jia appeared indifferent about it, if the person involved doesn’t figure it out, others can’t help.

In fact, in Qu Jianlei’s team, only a few Supremes can plan their lives as they please.

Other than Xiang Xue, who personally loves adventure, others were forced into exile with no choice.

But eventually, Zi Jiu Immortal made up her mind, she slowly shook her head, "This time... I can’t go back!"

It was unclear if current circumstances prevented her return or if her mindset changed; ultimately, she chose to say goodbye to the past.

"Then let’s adventure together," Granny Jia responded calmly, but truthfully, she secretly sighed in relief.

She’s lived long enough to see through it; returning to normal society, could you possibly achieve Supreme heights or beyond?

Does normal society have Life-Extending Pills? Or unheard Secret Techniques?

In a lifetime, living splendidly is necessary; otherwise, what’s the difference from not living at all?

And being with the Panda team, truth be told, the risk isn’t that big.

"I welcome it," Qinghu was the first to express support, having an additional A-level combat power is obviously good.

Regarding reliability, is it even a question? The boss’s former comrade plus Granny Jia’s backing.

Flower Scorpion even clearly stated, "Anyway, we won’t mention the past, worst case scenario is after the storm passes, we go back to teaching."

As soon as this was settled, Qu Jianlei raised his eyebrows, "Rhine that guy... has finally appeared."

Little Lake had just reminded him; the signal from that person’s watch appeared at the Celestial Handle Star.

Qinghu slightly frowned upon hearing "Rhine," then asked, "Going to join the fun now?"

Everyone knew the boss wanted Rhine, to leverage her connections to try their luck in the Maiden Star Realm.

But given the current turbulence, is it really suitable to go there?

"Not going to Maiden Star Realm," Qu Jianlei shook his head, "We need to find a place to recuperate; Paradise cannot be returned to for now."

Speaking of this, he couldn’t help but think of that bastard Balrog; if not for him, wouldn’t staying at Niaoming Stream be fine?

"Let me contact her," Qinghu volunteered, "I have some relationship with her."

She not only had a connection with Rhine but had also met the person behind Rhine.

Everyone knew she used to frequent Celestial Hook activities, no one raised any objections.

A day later, Qinghu returned, "It’s been discussed; she’s given us a piece of land for temporary residence."

The temporary place is much more secluded than Niaoming Stream, not a tourist area, just wilderness near the polar regions.

Even though Celestial Handle is the Central Star, here it’s sparsely populated, not to mention low temperatures; for most of the year, it’s raging winds.

Rhine’s attitude was clear, since Niaoming Stream was taken by the government, then give them another piece of land.

To reduce unnecessary trouble, there’s no title transfer—stay as long as you want.

But Bentley had doubts, actively asking, "This woman, will she betray us?"

Alas, they’ve seen too much betrayal; even if the boss is her lifesaver, what’s the guarantee?

Recently in the Avengers Alliance, wasn’t there even a case of brotherly strife?

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