Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Qu Jianlei was surprised to find that although Luo Hanshuang wasn’t very tall, her figure was incredibly well-proportioned.

Not the typically robust proportion of ordinary Imperial people, she was very slender, visually weighing less than eighty pounds.

Even on Blue Star, this figure would be considered slim.

Her face had a slight baby fat, with features so exquisite they truly deserved the title ”beauty.”

Qu Jianlei had seen her photos, but she looked much cuter in person than in the pictures.

Anyway, back in his pre-travel days, this figure and appearance would undoubtedly be considered ”sweet and innocent.”

Ford waved at her and said with a smile, ”Little Miss looks even prettier, where’s Aunt Han?”

”Here I am,” a robust old lady approached, dragging a suitcase, evidently a Wood Attribute A-level.

So Ford introduced everyone, saying this Aunt Han was the other person Luo Hanshuang was bringing into the Mist Mansion.

Aunt Han was from the Luo Family, frequently traveling between planets, and had gone to Celestial Hook Star six months ago, finishing her business just in time to accompany Luo Hanshuang for her internship.

Luo Hanshuang aroused Qu Jianlei’s curiosity, ”Bursting Arrow... what’s the senior’s real name?”

Am I that old? Qu Jianlei forced a smile, ”In society, having a nickname is just a matter of convenience.”

Aunt Han didn’t speak, just scrutinized him up and down—only a Gold Attribute B-level, is the family facing financial tension recently?

If it weren’t for knowing Ford, she would have doubted his identity.

Luo Hanshuang nodded at his words, ”The senior is right, but... when I’m with classmates and teachers, it’s not appropriate to use nicknames.”

Academics are so finicky! Qu Jianlei contemplated a moment, then handed over his Identity Token.

Luo Hanshuang looked it over, ”Ran Bingluan... is it okay to call you Bingluan senior?”

Qu Jianlei thought for a moment and replied, ”Just call me Brother Ran, I’m not as old as you think.”

Ford is already eighty, you call him big brother, I don’t want to be called old; a man remains young at heart until death.

Suddenly, Aunt Han spoke out, ”Little Ran, are you... not even forty yet?”

”No,” Qu Jianlei shook his head, ”do I look that old?”

”Not bad,” Aunt Han nodded, thinking that he has promising prospects, no wonder.

”Oh, our teacher is calling us to gather and move in,” Luo Hanshuang turned her head, then turned back.

”Brother Ran, we’ll gather here early tomorrow morning for departure, you can just come then.”

Ford waved his hand, speaking lightly, ”No problem, we’ll book a room here, cancel the one we had for yesterday.”

He booked a room and was surprised to find, ”Oh dear, there’s only a double room left.”

This room was much smaller than the place they were staying, not even thirty square meters, really shabby for the Empire.

”These accommodation conditions...” Ford was a bit speechless, ”Xingluo Academy charges such high tuition, yet is so stingy.”

”It’s just a place to sleep,” Qu Jianlei shook his head, starting to inspect the Storage Talisman borrowed from the young master.

”Feels like there’s less food... but this sniper rifle is pretty good!”

”A custom sniper rifle, and the bullets too,” Ford answered proudly.

”As for the food, Little Miss has a Storage Talisman as well, should have prepared plenty.”

Qu Jianlei wasn’t surprised, even a C-level had a Storage Talisman, but, ”Why is Aunt Han still carrying luggage?”

Ford answered indifferently, ”You have to show others, there are lots of poor students in Xingluo Academy too.”

With such high tuition... Qu Jianlei raised his eyebrows indifferently: Are you perhaps misunderstanding the word ”poor”?

Just then, the doorbell rang, Ford went to the door, ”Little Miss, is this...”

The door opened, unfortunately, it wasn’t Luo Hanshuang outside, but two unfamiliar men, one A-level and one C-level.

The ones inside were a B-level and a Modified Warrior; the opponents were indeed taller by a head.

The A-level Warrior stepped in first, but it was the C-level who spoke.

He closed the door and looked at Qu Jianlei, speaking in a deep voice, ”Are you heading to the Mist Mansion?”

Qu Jianlei blinked and looked at him for a while before replying, ”No!”

The C-level was slightly startled by the response, then chuckled dryly, ”Don’t joke around.”

”To make a long story short, we need that Mist Mansion spot... won’t take it for free, just name your price.”

Qu Jianlei closed his eyes, too lazy to even respond.

Seeing this, Ford’s face darkened, he snorted coldly, ”Since you know it’s headed to the Mist Mansion, do you know which family we belong to?”

”That’s irrelevant,” the C-level Warrior responded arrogantly, ”we’re not robbing, just name your terms.”

”You better ask around,” Ford spoke solemnly, ”the Luo Family of Celestial Sharp Star... would you two like to reconsider?”

The Luo Family had a significant influence on Celestial Sharp Star, but this was ultimately Celestial Blade Star, so he spoke cautiously.

Bursting Arrow wasn’t wrong, the Luo Family lacked a Supreme, however, they had to consider whether making enemies was worth it.

The C-level Warrior turned to look at the A-level beside him, ”The Luo Family of Celestial Sharp Star...”

”I don’t want to hear that,” the A-level waved his hand, speaking expressionlessly, ”state your terms.”

”Trying to go hard, are you?” Ford’s face was as black as iron. He raised his hand to press his watch. ”Looks like I’ll have to get someone else to talk to you!”

He wasn’t really worried about the other side making a move, as fighting was prohibited in the Underground City, or else everyone would join forces to hunt you down.

However, he thought that while the nearby explosion was strong, it was ultimately just B-level. Calling Aunt Han over might be more appropriate.

”No need,” Qu Jianlei spoke up, looking calmly at the A-level across from him. ”How about we talk outside the city?”

The meaning of this was clear to anyone — fighting wasn’t suitable inside the city, but outside, it was every man for himself.

The A-level paused for a moment, then sneered, ”Threatening me back... Do you have another A-level here?”

Qu Jianlei took out a Storage Talisman and waved it in his hand. ”Got a Storage Talisman? If you do... let’s just the two of us take a trip.”

The A-level warrior was stunned. How could an ordinary B-level have something like this?

Even if planning to enter the Mist Mansion and got it somehow, shouldn’t they be more discreet about it?

Then he snorted coldly, ”Planning to go two on one?”

Qu Jianlei lowered his eyelids, lazily responding, ”If you’re only this gutsy... don’t try to force trades like others.”

”You...” The A-level glared in anger but eventually suppressed his fury.

He snorted coldly, ”You should be grateful that we’re in the city now!”

Qu Jianlei looked at him with a strange expression, ”Hard to say who should be grateful... Do you have a Storage Talisman?”

”Crazy!” The A-level gave him a dark look and walked to the door.

Seeing the situation was not good, the C-level warrior hurried out as well, not even having time to throw a harsh word.

Ford looked at Qu Jianlei and helplessly spread his hands, ”See, the slots are really in demand.”

Qu Jianlei’s eyes darted, and he stood up, ”I’m going out for a bit.”

Ford immediately reacted, astonished as he looked at him, ”No way, you still want to counterattack?”

Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment before replying, ”These two are too rude... and they appeared a bit suspiciously.”

After all, the wilderness of Celestial Blade Star is very chaotic, and the other side implied they could trade opportunities.

Which means, maybe they have something good on them... If heaven gives, it’s a sin not to take!

However, Ford was more concerned about his last sentence.

He nodded thoughtfully, ”True, popping out this suspiciously, you can’t help but be careful. Want me to inform Aunt Han?”

Qu Jianlei gave him a resigned look, ”Always wanting to find help when something happens, do you think I have no self-respect?”

After saying that, he directly opened the door and left.

Ford was stunned for a moment, then nodded slightly, ”True... but can he really handle that A-level?”

He couldn’t help himself and contacted Aunt Han with his watch, explaining the situation.

Upon hearing it, Aunt Han understood, ”Never mind, you don’t need to worry. He’s probably afraid I’ll want a share of the spoils.”

”This guy...” Ford found it a bit amusing and exasperating, ”Aunt Han, do you think he can do it?”

”He’s not stupid,” Aunt Han replied nonchalantly.

Originally, she wasn’t sure about Ran Bingluan’s true strength, but now she was finally convinced.

As an outsider, she understood this mindset well. ”With help so close at hand, he doesn’t want it, clearly, he has enough confidence.”

”If he wasn’t sure, would he take out a Storage Talisman? The Young Master really found someone reliable this time.”

He’s evaluated so highly? Ford quietly ended the communication, the mindset of the strong, I really don’t understand...

Qu Jianlei walked out the door, barely releasing his perception, and felt a little palpitated, so he pulled it back.

”Little Lake, why does it feel like there’s an inexplicable threat?”

The Big Head Butterfly circled a few times, then replied, ”Underground cities are a bit more fragile than surface ones. It seems releasing Divine Thought is relatively taboo.”

”Understood,” Qu Jianlei responded quietly, ”From now on, say Spiritual Power, not Divine Thought, in case someone overhears.”

Little Lake grumbled reluctantly, ”You’re really cautious.”

Not being able to release Spiritual Power wasn’t a problem! Qu Jianlei walked out of the hotel and looked around.

Oddly enough, in this short moment, those two guys were nowhere to be seen.

Can I release a little perception? Qu Jianlei lit a cigarette and tried a little, using the smoke as cover.

However, halfway through the cigarette, he saw those two: just coming out of the hotel!

They probably found others, but looking at their expressions, it clearly wasn’t successful.

The A-level warrior was already in a bad mood. He paused when he saw Qu Jianlei at the door, then raged instantly.

He stepped forward and snorted coldly, ”What, having regrets?”

Qu Jianlei squinted at him, took a puff of his cigarette, then replied, ”My companion doesn’t smoke, so I came out for a smoke.”

”Hmph,” the A-level warrior snorted coldly and turned to leave.

The two didn’t rent a car, just walked out of the hotel’s courtyard.

After a few steps, the C-level warrior glanced back and gasped, ”Huh, this guy’s following us!”