Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Chapter 915: Chapter 783: Startling News

Qu Jianlei saw that Gottle wasn’t joking, and his expression turned serious, ”Alright then, but one Revenge Card corresponds to one Starship.”

If you want me to help your entire faction fight a war, you’re thinking too much.

”That’s certainly true,” Gottle replied without hesitation, ”A mere thirty million, it’s only worth one Starship!”

It must be acknowledged, being the same Supreme, he understands Qu Jianlei’s mentality the best.

Does the Supreme lack money? Not lacking... but also lacking. Everyone knows it’s easy for the Supreme to make money, but who knows the expenses of the Supreme?

The Supreme’s expenses are already significant, plus they have to support a group, maintain appearances...

The key is, the Supreme needs to collect various resources and treasures, which one doesn’t cost money?

However, most of the time, the Supreme has to put on airs, talking about money is too easy to be secretly ridiculed.

Gottle understood this well, which is why he readily accepted this notion.

He smiled and said, ”I heard you’re selling Revenge Cards, I’ll buy ten.”

”Ten!” The Big Head Butterfly started spinning again, ”That’s three hundred million, cannot discount further.”

Qu Jianlei was initially stunned, then blinked twice and asked, ”Are you trying to pull me down with you?”

”If you want to get involved, I certainly welcome it,” Gottle answered openly, ”But the question is... will you?”

Qu Jianlei shook his head and answered straightforwardly, ”No, we’re not interested in the profits here, it’s just a foothold.”

This wasn’t just directed at Gottle, there are so many people present.

Though everyone dared not approach the two Supremes, there are really many means to overhear their conversation.

Gottle sighed inwardly, he indeed wanted to take this opportunity to tie Rhodiola rosea’s team to their war chariot.

But the other side expressed publicly their intent of non-involvement, which instead gave them such an opportunity.

A bit of a loss! He was quite aware of this, but as Supremes... they’re not easy to bind.

He composed himself and smiled, ”I even said to free up some shares, just to save... Is three Revenge Cards okay?”

”Buy a bit less,” Qu Jianlei seriously replied, ”Ten is too many, I’d have to increase the price.”

Others offer discounts for bulk, but he actually wants to increase the price.

However, this isn’t strange, the Sail Consortium is clearly deeply involved in the struggle between two factions.

Others avenging is a small probability event, but being the main force, avenging is a large probability event for the Sail Consortium, and the difficulty has increased significantly.

But Qu Jianlei’s proactive demand for fewer purchases also indirectly emphasizes their unwillingness to be dragged into this vortex.

”I knew it would be like this,” Gottle, without surprise, just shook his head, ”Then... three Revenge Cards.”

The Sail Consortium has money, but it’s not like they’ve found it from the wind, since they insist on not getting involved, three Revenge Cards should be enough.

After all, although the consortium is big, the key figures are only a few, no need for too many double insurances.

Anyway, he bought three Revenge Cards in front of everyone, basically announcing a close relationship with the Rhodiola rosea team.

The next day, the 8384 warship soared into the sky, disappearing into the vast outer space.

After more than a day, two heavily loaded merchant ships arrived, with thick armor and many weapon platforms.

Someone recognized the merchant ships’ origin, ”They’re actually All-Stars Consortium’s merchant ships!”

After the merchant ship landed, it rested for five days, held a large market, and then left.

But those who were well-informed noticed that the All-Stars Consortium also sent people to inquire about the Rhodiola rosea team’s actions and whereabouts.

After leaving Lanyun Market, the 8384 warship lingered for a few days in the cervical region area before leaving the Asteroid Belt for the Transfer Star.

Just as everyone was about to leave the Star Port, the guard spoke up, ”Gentlemen, the Customs Enforcement Division would like you to wait a moment.”

Qu Jianlei and the others didn’t react much, Claire asked, ”What’s the matter?”

The guard hesitated and said, ”It might be the Supreme of the Customs Enforcement Division wanting to meet with you.”

Soon after, the Sheriff arrived, ”Fortunately, I came early, otherwise I wouldn’t know where to find you again.”

Everything’s good about the Rhodiola rosea team, except that they usually shut off all communications after leaving the Star Port, making it too difficult to find them.

Qu Jianlei chuckled, ”Didn’t expect you to be so free... don’t need to sit in Celestial Handle?”

”Ah, don’t mention it,” the Sheriff replied with a frown, ”The entire Star Realm is in chaos... that person isn’t here?”

”Why ask about him?” Qu Jianlei replied casually, ”You’re not familiar with him, and his temper isn’t great either.”

As they were chatting, they walked out of the docking area, and the Sheriff brought out his large SUV again.

The SUV took them to a hotel not far from the Customs Enforcement Division.

Last time, the Sheriff hosted Qu Jianlei at this hotel, the food quality was decent, and the basic facilities were quite good.

While arranging accommodation, the Sheriff followed Qu Jianlei into the VIP room, ”You’ve heard about Celestial Sharp, right?”

Qu Jianlei glanced at him and then nodded slightly, ”I’ve heard, Ran Bingluan’s group is indeed ruthless.”

The Sheriff tilted his head, looking at him seriously, ”Can you handle them?”

Qu Jianlei paused for a moment, then rolled his eyes, ”Let’s not talk about whether we can or not, give me a reason to deal with him.”

Sheriff chuckled wryly, ”It’s for a fee, you can name the conditions... Do you still have the Customs Enforcement Division’s special permits?”

”Don’t even think about it,” Qu Jianlei shook his head resolutely, ”Permits are rewards for catching wanted criminals, it’s a different matter.”

”They managed to mess up the Anomalous Management Division like that, even if we’re arrogant, we wouldn’t make an enemy like this... no grudges or hatred.”

Upon hearing this, Sheriff sighed regretfully, unable to resist emphasizing: The main issue is that the Customs Enforcement Division lost another warship this time.

Last time, two warships were lost because of Rhodiola rosea, and it was somewhat reasonable as those warships were considered retired.

This time, however, an active warship was snatched away in front of almost everyone.

The Customs Enforcement Division couldn’t even attempt to falsely report the loss, as there was no way to operate it.

The loss was secondary; the Customs Enforcement Division has a small treasury, but the key point is... it’s too damn embarrassing.

The most hateful thing is that the Anomalous Management Division seized this opportunity to claim it was the Customs Enforcement Division that failed in everything.

The Customs Enforcement Division was quite angry about this - if it weren’t for us cooperating with the Anomalous Management Division’s search, would our defenses have been so lax?

The Anomalous Management Division’s counter-attack was quite harsh, and their voice carries more weight within the Imperial organizations.

While the Customs Enforcement Division is relatively independent, it doesn’t have many associations with other organizations, resulting in a lower priority level.

Though they can defend themselves, it is evident that their voice isn’t as loud as the Anomalous Management Division’s.

The Customs Enforcement Division at Celestial Sharp was angered, so they’re definitely going to complain to the Star Domain Headquarters, accusing the Anomalous Management Division of inappropriate conduct.

Headquarters has already issued instructions, that there’s no need to seriously cooperate with the Anomalous Management Division anymore — this behavior is really too hurtful.

Precisely because of this, Sheriff, as the department’s only Supreme, found an excuse to come to Transfer Star.

This place is the economic lifeline of the entire Star Realm, the Star Domain Government won’t stand by and let the Anomalous Management Division mess things up, he’s quite relieved to hide here.

Meanwhile, the Customs Enforcement Headquarters also needs to regain its stature, directing Sheriff to figure out how to restore their influence here.

So, upon hearing that the Rhodiola rosea team was returning, he immediately came looking for them.

Qu Jianlei shook his head as he listened, ”This is the responsibility of the Anomalous Management Division, just patiently watch their joke, why provoke strong enemies?”

Sheriff sighed upon hearing this, ”Of course I know this, but... the Anomalous Management Division’s strong reinforcements are on their way.”

Strong reinforcements? Qu Jianlei’s heart stirred, able to make a Supreme refer to them as strong reinforcements... ”Is it above the Supreme?”

”Hard to say,” Sheriff shook his head, ”They can borrow experts from organizations like the Divine Text Association; the Divine Text Association also suffered greatly this time.”

”Divine Text Association...” Qu Jianlei smiled indifferently, but didn’t say anything further.

Sheriff, however, dropped a hint, ”Don’t underestimate them, if those strong reinforcements really come to Transfer Star, they might forcibly recruit you.”

His purpose in saying this is probably to express that cooperating with the Customs Enforcement Division could avoid some troubles.

But Qu Jianlei shook his head, casually expressing, ”I’m a bit curious to see how they can keep screwing things up.”

Sheriff heard his intent and couldn’t resist glancing at him again, ”You wouldn’t team up with Ran Bingluan, would you?”

Qu Jianlei remained silent, only humming softly after a while, ”I’m rather eager to see just how capable someone above the Supreme really is!”

Upon hearing this, Sheriff fell silent. After a while, he spoke up, ”Alright, let’s eat...”

Six of them stayed at Transfer Star for three days before Little Lake got back in touch with Paranoid, who had actually gone to Celestial Sharp Star.

Qu Jianlei was a bit puzzled; if smuggling was possible, where wouldn’t you go, and you chose Celestial Sharp instead?

But there’s no choice, they have to bring him back. 8384 had no option but to set sail again for Celestial Sharp.

Celestial Sharp’s investigations were still strict, but 8384’s reputation had spread, so no one dared to mess with them.

After Qu Jianlei and his team landed, they found out that Paranoid actually owned real estate on Celestial Sharp.

This real estate was somewhat similar to the property rented by Pierre, but the difference is that it hadn’t been rented for a long time.

In the end, Celestial Sharp was indeed a bit stagnant, many once-bustling venues are now rarely visited.

Paranoid arrived at Celestial Sharp and loudly sought people to renovate his home, even appearing to make it a permanent residence.

When Qu Jianlei and his team went looking for him, he even suggested, ”Why not live here, there’s no one around.”

Qu Jianlei chuckled helplessly, ”You really are carefree, the Anomalous Management Division’s strong reinforcements are on the way, let’s head back to Celestial Handle.”

Paranoid paused at these words, then furrowed his brow, ”Going back to Celestial Handle... what good would that do?”

”You wouldn’t believe that a mere Earl of the Haiyin Family could withstand the elite of the Anomalous Management Division and Divine Text Association, would you?”

The Haiyin Family isn’t enough either? Qu Jianlei was a bit surprised.

Though the other person is a Supreme from within the system, surely he knows better.

However, ”Celestial Sharp isn’t a safe place either... the key is 8384 is too conspicuous.”

Paranoid pondered for some time before asking, ”Do you have anywhere else to go?”

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