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Chapter 698 - 568: Giving Gifts Places One at the Mercy of Others · Oct 13, 2026

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651 Chapter 651 - 521: Some Things Cannot Be Tolerated 2026-10-13
652 Chapter 652 - 522: Fire Trees and Silver Flowers 2026-10-13
653 Chapter 653 - 523: Upgrade 2026-10-13
654 Chapter 654 - 524: Division and Imbalance 2026-10-13
655 Chapter 655 - 525: Relentless 2026-10-13
656 Chapter 656 - 526: Paranoia 2026-10-13
657 Chapter 657 - 527: Sick 2026-10-13
658 Chapter 658 - 528: An Absurd Trap 2026-10-13
659 Chapter 659 - 529: Xiaohu’s Loneliness 2026-10-13
660 Chapter 660 - 530: Waiting for the Rabbit 2026-10-13
661 Chapter 661 - 531: Such a Swift Blade 2026-10-13
662 Chapter 662 - 532: The Supreme’s Dignity 2026-10-13
663 Chapter 663 - 533: All Just Rumors 2026-10-13
664 Chapter 664 - 534: Xiao Hu’s Revenge 2026-10-13
665 Chapter 665 - 535: The Last Stubborn Resistance 2026-10-13
666 Chapter 666 - 536: Not Bothering with a Joke 2026-10-13
667 Chapter 667 - 537: Slaughter Without End 2026-10-13
668 Chapter 668 - 538: Thorough Search 2026-10-13
669 Chapter 669 - 539: Mere Formality 2026-10-13
670 Chapter 670 - 540: Normal Abnormalities 2026-10-13
671 Chapter 671 - 581: Fleeing at the First Sign of Trouble 2026-10-13
672 Chapter 672 - 582: Academic Exchange 2026-10-13
673 Chapter 673 - 583: The Old Dean 2026-10-13
674 Chapter 674 - 544: Shifting Identities 2026-10-13
675 Chapter 675 - 545: Drastically Different Styles 2026-10-13
676 Chapter 676 - 546: Entrapment 2026-10-13
677 Chapter 677 - 547: Keeping a Promise 2026-10-13
678 Chapter 678 - 548: Celestial Net and Earthly Trap 2026-10-13
679 Chapter 679 - 549: Hard to Defend Oneself 2026-10-13
680 Chapter 680 - 550: Years of Hard Work 2026-10-13
681 Chapter 681 - 551: Xiaohu’s Tiles 2026-10-13
682 Chapter 682 - 552: Fake License Plates 2026-10-13
683 Chapter 683 - 553: Taking a Desperate Gamble 2026-10-13
684 Chapter 684 - 554: Miscalculation 2026-10-13
685 Chapter 685 - 555: Special Appointment Once Again 2026-10-13
686 Chapter 686 - 556: Kill List 2026-10-13
687 Chapter 687 - 557: Adding Fuel to the Blazing Fire 2026-10-13
688 Chapter 688 - 558: A Grand Array of Forces (Happy Year of the Rabbit) 2026-10-13
689 Chapter 689 - 559: Two Pieces of News (Second Update) 2026-10-13
690 Chapter 690 - 560: Getting a Bit Arrogant (Third Update – Happy Year of the Rabbit) 2026-10-13
691 Chapter 691 - 561: What a Coincidence 2026-10-13
692 Chapter 692 - 562: A Sense of Déjà Vu 2026-10-13
693 Chapter 693 - 563: Déjà Vu 2026-10-13
694 Chapter 694 - 564: Probing 2026-10-13
695 Chapter 695 - 565: Death Trap 2026-10-13
696 Chapter 696 - 566: The Tycoon and Three Eyes 2026-10-13
697 Chapter 697 - 567: Protect Our A-level 2026-10-13
698 Chapter 698 - 568: Giving Gifts Places One at the Mercy of Others 2026-10-13
699 Chapter 699 - 569: Celestial Hook Enigma Mansion 2026-10-13
700 Chapter 700 - 570: Truly an Extraordinary Person 2026-10-13

The call was from the command center, a direct point-to-point call.

The command center couldn’t immediately analyze the situation in the northwest; the area was also under heavy artillery fire.

However, protecting our A-level is essential. Although Rein is B-level, the wood attribute isn’t very effective at intercepting missiles.

You want me to protect them? Qu Jianlei was a bit astonished. Aren’t the Stone Shield and artillery interception enough?

However, he couldn’t respond recklessly, since besides him, Fugui and Three Eyes were also there in the northwest.

So he replied, ”Received. We are screening and are ready to support at any time.”

Screening is a necessary preparation. If planning to support allied forces, one must first ensure the safety of their own position.

If one supports impulsively, it would be irresponsible for our position.

He didn’t want others to realize his strong perception ability, so he answered this way.

Actually, he was a bit doubtful inside: artillery, machine guns, and Stone Shield... can’t stop three missiles?

His thought wasn’t incorrect. In the next moment, a missile was hit and exploded in mid-air.

Another two missiles, one was intercepted by Stone Shield, and the other was blown up by a burst of Fire Rain.

Unfortunately, immediately after, five fireballs flew over.

The defending side’s cannons roared again, and judging by the direction of the attack, it targeted the enemy’s missile base.

As for whether it would hit, it’s hard to say.

But this time, Qu Jianlei stepped in, launching a series of Golden Shields that successfully intercepted two missiles.

Rein’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but shout, ”Beautiful!”

This praise wasn’t just for the Golden Shield’s interception effect. True experts see the craft.

Rein could sense that not only was the time to condense the Golden Shield fast, the micro operation ability and combat awareness were quite good.

Even the Stone Pillar couldn’t help but smirk, ”This guy... really has it together!”

Five missiles were intercepted again, and at the same time, there was a violent explosion at the enemy’s missile base.

”Counterattack!” The command center issued the order again, ”Deploy the Mecha!”

Is it time to counterattack already? Qu Jianlei was a bit puzzled but did not voice his question.

Counterattacks were launched not only from the northeast and directly south but also a wave from the adjacent friendly forces.

However, the opposing side retreated quickly, without anyone specifically covering the rear, they left under mutual cover.

Three Eyes snorted coldly, ”Daring to use missiles... just wait for the military to have a word with them.”

Sure enough, ten minutes later, a convoy from the City Guard arrived, and leading the team was unexpectedly an A-level.

After all, the other side used missiles, which indeed crossed the line, and the City Guard couldn’t pretend not to know.

Qu Jianlei didn’t pay attention to their negotiations, he simply guarded his own position honestly.

By dawn, Three Eyes heard the battle report: twelve of our own died, and over twenty enemy corpses were left behind.

There were also two seriously injured, but since the City Guard arrived, it wouldn’t be proper to finish them off.

How the sides communicated afterward, Qu Jianlei wasn’t too clear, but everyone’s expressions looked relaxed.

After all, the Luo Family were the defenders, and this abandoned factory was bought by the Luo Family, so naturally, they wouldn’t bear much responsibility.

About an hour later, the command center sent new information, an additional meal for lunch today!

Qu Jianlei expressed that he wasn’t interested in the extra meal, saying you two could go.

However, Three Eyes stated that after this battle, there would certainly be no further conflicts in two or three days—the other side needed to deal with the investigation.

Otherwise, the command center wouldn’t think about extra meals either, we could go eat together.

After all, the command center also has observers, who would help us keep an eye out.

However, Qu Jianlei insisted: I’m not interested in an extra meal, those interested can go.

He had no intention of getting too close to them, a purely mercenary relationship was fine.

Fugui and Three Eyes couldn’t persuade him, so they allowed him to stay and guard the position.

After eating and drinking their fill, they returned and congratulated Qu Jianlei: Among the over twenty enemies killed last night, you alone killed four!

The reason it wasn’t five was that a C-level was finished off by Fugui’s supplementary shot.

Actually, the distribution of achievements isn’t that simple, but anyway, Qu Jianlei’s contribution was significant.

Particularly that series of Golden Shields received extensive praise—even Stone Pillar praised you.

Qu Jianlei smiled slightly but didn’t respond much, having killed more than one Supreme, would he care about this little praise?

In the afternoon, Rein specially came to see him and asked if he was willing to switch from firm defense to central support.

In theory, this was recognition of his abilities.

Central support can be very busy when needed, but most of the time, it’s quite relaxed and very respected.

Think about it, once the periphery bears pressure and needs support, the sooner the better, right?

If several directions are attacked, deciding which direction to support first and where later also makes a difference, doesn’t it?

The command center handles the overall dispatch, but this isn’t the army, so the command center’s decisions aren’t that authoritative.

Could someone not find a reason to support those with closer relationships?

Giving priority is secondary, the fear is that the other party might feel neglected and claim they ”can’t find the time.”

It’s said that people of the Empire are generally straightforward, especially superpower warriors, who don’t usually have such convoluted thoughts.

But similar instances have occurred numerous times; those who haven’t experienced it have at least heard about it!

These blood-stained painful experiences are enough to leave a deep impression.

However, Qu Jianlei firmly refused, ”I’m not interested in mediating; it’s easy to get tangled up in right and wrong.”

The bigger the stage, the easier it is to slip up; just keeping an eye on one’s small patch of land is enough.

Rein originally wanted to persuade him, but seeing the indifference on Qu Jianlei’s face, he refrained from saying more.

Nothing happened that night, and Lina came by the next day close to noon.

She brought a file folder that contained not only the three-day, thirty-thousand reward but also a temporary residence permit and an identity token.

Yes, it’s a fake identity token, just like the one Qu Jianlei had once forged.

Qu Jianlei was a bit surprised, ”Identity token… I don’t need this, right?”

He had previously studied thoroughly; on the Celestial Sharp Star, a temporary residence permit was almost equivalent to an identity token.

Having a temporary residence permit was enough to handle most daily situations.

Of course, in principle, without an identity token, it’s impossible to get a temporary residence permit.

But the Luo Family, capable of deploying dozens of mechas for combat, would certainly manage such small matters?

Lina replied seriously, ”In special circumstances, it’s still useful, and it’s considered a reward for your achievements yesterday.”

”Then… alright,” Qu Jianlei accepted it readily upon hearing it was a reward.

He believed his contribution was worthy of the identity token, not to mention he didn’t even receive any compensation.

Seeing this, Lina reminded him, ”You can look at the resume included in the identity token, which is very detailed.”

”An identity token with a resume?” Qu Jianlei was a bit astonished.

He had heard about such identity tokens, where one could choose to hide the resume or show it.

Such identity tokens had higher credibility, although the one he previously handled didn’t have this.

He looked at it while nodding slightly, ”Not too shabby, you guys are considerate… self-awakening?”

Lina answered calmly, ”The probability of self-awakening is low, but it saves a lot of trouble.”

After reading it, Qu Jianlei looked up thoughtfully at her, ”There must be conditions, right?”

”Huh?” Lina blinked at his words, then smiled slightly, ”How did you know?”

Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes, ”Do I look like an idiot to you?”

”You do have a point,” Lina nodded, then carefully spoke, ”Young master’s original intention… was to observe a bit more.”

”Then just observe,” Qu Jianlei replied nonchalantly; he wasn’t someone who liked to force others.

Lina was a bit curious, ”You really have such a big heart, don’t you know the Luo Family’s reputation?”

In her mind, even if he was B-level, or even A-level, knowing the Luo Family had designs on him should make him anxious.

On the Celestial Sharp Star, the Luo Family truly had this much power.

Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei smiled faintly, ”Knowing or not… does it matter?”

Lina hesitated for a moment, then stood up, ”I’ll go speak with the supervisor to see if I should tell you.”

Qu Jianlei slightly nodded, ”Do as you wish, it doesn’t matter to me.”

Lina went out and only returned half an hour later, ”The young master said, it’s okay to tell you first.”

”No need to force it,” Qu Jianlei responded calmly, ”I don’t really need an identity token, but since you’ve arranged one for me…”

”Then I can honestly tell you that I’m not afraid of the Luo Family.”

Lina was taken aback, ”Not afraid of the Luo Family… how dare you say such a thing?”

”It’s the truth, why wouldn’t I dare to say it?” Qu Jianlei blinked, ”Without a Supreme, do I need to be afraid?”

It had already been confirmed that although the Luo Family had strong comprehensive strength and significant influence, there really was no Supreme in the family.

”Supreme…” Lina never expected him to have such high standards, thinking no Supremes were not scary?

She reflexively retorted, ”But the Luo Family is on good terms with many Supremes.”

”On good terms?” Qu Jianlei dismissed with a laugh, ”Without their own Supreme, how good do you think the relations can be?”

In social circles, hierarchy matters most; different tiers can’t be equals.

Just like this battle, both sides had significant acts, and real fire had been exchanged.

But if the Luo Family had a Supreme, the other side wouldn’t even have the courage to fight.

Lina paused, then slowly nodded, ”It seems… you have a point, so I won’t explain further.”

After speaking, she stood up, ”Let’s leave it for a while and see.”

Watching her decisively leave, Qu Jianlei found himself momentarily lost in thought, shaking his head with a wry smile after a while.

This lady is really straightforward; actually, if you have something to say, I can reluctantly listen.

Now it’s settled, uncovering the mystery awaits the next chapter…

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