Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Chapter 1144: Chapter 1010: Don’t Kill on the Spot

As the auction deadline draws near, the number of Supremes arriving at Kunhai is increasing.

The Supremes divide into two major camps—though strictly speaking, they’re more like different styles of conduct.

One kind is keen on socializing, as opportunities for Supremes to cluster together aren’t frequent.

Taking advantage of the chance to meet people of similar status and identity is a very normal reaction.

It’s not just the Supremes from major factions who enjoy grouping together; even lone wanderers have social needs.

Contrasting with them are some Supremes who truly prefer not to interact with others, clearly characterized by their independence.

This type of Supremes doesn’t necessarily come from the outer Star Realm, but it’s certain that they often possess significant power.

In fact, Qu Jianlei also ran into a familiar Supreme, though he didn’t wish to greet them.

It wasn’t so much about the depth of their relationship; rather, he was a bit worried whether his constitution might affect others.

But just two days before the auction, Qu Jianlei was unwittingly drawn into a Supreme conflict.

That afternoon, he and Nutrient Injection went to a high-end seafood restaurant for some shopping, pondering where to go in the evening.

Walking down the street, they suddenly noticed a group of people arguing.

If it were a common argument, it certainly wouldn’t catch their attention; neither was that bored.

But inside, there emanated the presence of three Supremes, prompting them to stop and watch.

What surprised Qu Jianlei was that one of them was a familiar face—the Ice Attribute Supreme, Buckingham.

He was alone, facing a male and a female Supreme; the three were fervently debating something.

After listening for a bit, they understood that the two Supremes were trying to forcibly buy Buckingham’s Wind-Stabilizing Pearl.

The Wind-Stabilizing Pearl comes from A-level mutant beast Wind Howl; it has to be at peak state, and the yield rate is extremely low.

Typically, even from a hundred peak Wind Howls, you might not get a single Wind-Stabilizing Pearl.

The two Supremes offered twenty billion, but Buckingham stated, "I need this item, not for sale!"

Nutrient Injection listened with intrigue, "The auction hasn’t even started, yet there’s a Wind-Stabilizing Pearl appearing. Truly exciting."

Qu Jianlei raised an eyebrow; a single Wind-Stabilizing Pearl bidding at twenty billion made him feel quite poor.

The man and woman seemed undoubtedly unscrupulous, subtly acting as if Buckingham was an easy target.

The woman spoke bluntly, "Willing to spend twenty billion is already giving face to your Celestial Hook Star Realm. Don’t be ungrateful!"

This remark was a sweeping dismissal of them, but Celestial Hook is a peripheral Star Realm, where few Supremes originate amongst the natives.

It hinted at regional discrimination, also underscoring the female Supreme’s unrestrained confidence.

The irony was, no one stepped forward to speak up.

"Twenty billion can be a price for selling!" Buckingham coldly retorted, "But not to you!"

"Last time’s deal still fell short of a three-billion balance. Have some decency, would you?"

It turned out he was acquainted with the female Supreme, having previously partnered on a medical research project.

The project had concluded, but over ten years passed without the remaining three billion settled.

The Wind-Stabilizing Pearl was a treasured item Buckingham acquired long ago, but it only showed extraordinary effects in specific conditions.

Personally being of Supreme cultivation, and Ice Attribute, coupled with rare expeditions, the item wasn’t very useful to him.

It remained one of his collectibles. Upon hearing Supremes were gathering at Bright Pearl, he arrived hoping to sell it for a good price.

Buckingham’s pricing for the Wind-Stabilizing Pearl was fifty billion—a high price, but reasonable if sold to the right person.

Of course, if other conditions fit, even a trade wasn’t out of the question.

But twenty billion for purchasing was excessively low, especially considering the buyer was this woman.

"Twenty billion for a Wind-Stabilizing Pearl doesn’t seem too bad," someone muttered quietly from afar.

"Tch," Nutrient Injection dismissively remarked, "Wind-Stabilizing Pearls vary in size and grade too."

Generally, before Supremes converse, would ordinary people dare comment lightly?

Bright Pearl here indeed thrives with prosperity, attracting playful visitors, some with hidden influential backing.

Moreover, the recent influx of Supremes appearing at Kunhai was quite substantial, leading to a casual attitude towards the unusual.

"Aren’t you selling?" the woman coldly eyed him, "Then be careful when you’re alone later."

"Damn," Qu Jianlei muttered with a twinge, "Such an openly grandiose threat?"

In the Edge Star Realm, occurrences of forceful seizures aren’t uncommon, but for a Supreme making blatant threats, where’s the dignity?

"Many play this way in the Core Circle," Nutrient Injection responded indifferently, "As long as they’re not caught red-handed, it doesn’t matter... here, it’s about order and evidence."

"I can sell," Buckingham replied with a cold smile, "twenty billion plus the previous three billion, totaling twenty-three billion!"

"If you can bring it right now, I won’t mind selling it to you. Can you come up with it?"

It was clear, despite his firm stance, he didn’t wish to truly bear grudges with her, so his words hinted at compromise.

The woman responded with a sneering laugh, "Ha, you think everyone’s like those backwater Celestial Hook folks carrying that much cash around?"

"I just have six billion on hand; the remaining fourteen billion, I’ll settle later!"

This is a bit bullying, not acknowledging previous debts and asking for six billion to take away the Wind-Stabilizing Pearl.

However, Buckingham, although intimidated by the other party, was himself a Supreme. Doesn’t everyone care about face?

He coldly stated, "Six billion, is that to send off a beggar? If you can’t afford it, then get lost. Why so much talk?"

"Watch your mouth," the opposing male Supreme was dissatisfied, "Try saying that again if you dare?"

"I already did," Buckingham’s face darkened, "pauper, get lost!"

The man’s eyes were almost spitting fire, but he refrained from making a move.

"Heh, you’re bold," the woman sneered, "coming from a small place, dare to call me poor... just wait and see!"

She had already exhibited regional discrimination several times.

Seeing the two about to turn and leave, Qu Jianlei glanced at the Nutrient Injection, "What’s wrong with coming from a small place, is something wrong with this person?"

What he said wasn’t loud, purely a complaint, regional discrimination... heh, nothing surprising.

However, the female Supreme, full of anger with no outlet, turned her head and focused on him, "What did you say?"

"What business is it of yours what I say!" Qu Jianlei replied without hesitation, "Before bullying people, weigh yourself first!"

He still exuded a slight aura of Wood Attribute Supreme, was the other party out of their mind?

"Do you have the guts to say that again?" the woman was visibly furious and immediately released her Supreme pressure.

She was already agitated by Buckingham, but regardless, the other was a well-known Supreme with some influence.

Moreover, forcing a transaction openly wasn’t justified.

But now another guy appeared, obviously also from a small place, and even she didn’t recognize him.

With such people, there’s no need for courtesy. Provoking her could easily lead to a fight on the street.

Qu Jianlei, however, ignored her and glanced sideways at the Nutrient Injection.

His meaning was clear: once a fight starts, can you handle such a dispute?

The Nutrient Injection casually replied, "Just don’t lose, the rest is negotiable."

The opposing male Supreme was taken aback: Among these two, is this A-level Fire Attribute the main one?

In the Bright Pearl Star Realm, this situation wasn’t uncommon. With sufficient status, having a Supreme Guard is nothing.

But undoubtedly, someone able to have such a guard, and influence their actions, has to be significant.

However, before he could make any move, the woman was furious, "Don’t lose?"

She raised her hand, performed a finger technique, and instantly three Ice Arrows were released, "Courting death!"

The woman was a Water Attribute and had a combat power stronger than the Ice Attribute Buckingham, which is why she dared to oppress him like that.

And now, she started a fight directly, not even wearing Ice Armor.

But her male Supreme companion raised his hand and put Rock Armor on her.

Qu Jianlei shifted his mind, and Wood Armor appeared on him, then he directly launched a fierce Spiritual Attack!

Before this, he had been very cautious with Spiritual Attacks, until he discovered that even the Flame Gun would attack people this way.

He acknowledged that the combat power of the Flame Gun was very strong, but after having much contact with the Nutrient Injection, he realized Spiritual Attacks weren’t so mysterious.

Previously, he rarely encountered people capable of Spiritual Attacks mainly due to residing in a remote Star Realm.

The inequality in resources led to this; the deeper into the core circle, the stronger the Supreme combat power.

This isn’t just about Spiritual Attacks, it applies to other aspects too.

So the existence of regional discrimination isn’t without reason, as resource tilts do cause development imbalance.

Of course, these differences only objectively exist and aren’t so obvious; Spiritual Attacks remain rare.

Upon impact, the hairpin on the woman’s head exploded, which turned out to be a piece of Spiritual Attack defensive gear.

However, the defensive effect was average, her brain was still affected.

Her body wobbled, her face turning pale instantly.

Seeing that the three Ice Arrows didn’t break the defense, and the opponent stood there firmly without even moving, she was shocked again.

Instinctively, she retreated.

The male Earth Attribute Supreme noticed and felt a pang in his heart— a Supreme who uses Spiritual Attacks?

Especially since the attack destroyed his companion’s defensive gear, how strong must his Spiritual Power be?

"Wait, let’s talk this ou..."

However, he spoke too late, as Qu Jianlei’s second Spiritual Attack followed through.

Unsurprisingly, the woman groaned and fell softly to the ground.

"You!" The male Supreme glared at him, reaching to support the woman, "You’re in big trouble, do you kno..."

Screw you! Qu Jianlei unleashed another Spiritual Attack, directly knocking the man to the ground as well.

Immediately, he was about to draw his weapon and slay the opponent.

He was already used to eliminating threats completely, and with events reaching this point, he couldn’t afford to hold back.

"Let it go," the Nutrient Injection intervened timely, "with so many people, it’s best not to kill on the spot!"

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