Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 567 - 437: Remarkable

Cheng Qingshan has always wanted to interact with Panda; he's very curious about this person.

Unfortunately, he doesn't have a justified reason.

As the academy's top combat power, his every move draws attention from others, and he doesn't want any misunderstandings.

The last time Panda had an incident, he ignored the dash cam footage, but this time, he's directly involved, which is a better opportunity.

"Alright," Qu Jianlei nodded, turning to quickly head to his own Defense Array setup.

The recent battle alarmed quite a few people, but no one touched the Defense Array.

It was clearly something rather professional, and both the teachers and the School Guard Team's standards are relatively high.

The key concern was what exactly happened, who was fighting whom, and why anyone would pay attention here.

Nevertheless, the Defense Array was affected by the aftermath of the battle, as the Array hadn't been activated, leaving the scene in disarray.

Qu Jianlei pulled out a backpack, grumbling as he sorted and packed materials into it.

Cheng Qingshan raised his eyebrows at this and spoke with a laugh, "You even have a Storage Talisman; Panda, your assets aren't modest."

Isn't that a rhetorical question? Qu Jianlei muttered internally.

He knows this person has sensed him more than once or twice; even just this testing ground has been sensed thrice.

To suggest he didn't know Qu Jianlei had a Storage Talisman… Qu Jianlei doesn't buy it.

He casually replied, "It was just a stroke of luck, and I've used it quite a bit."

Cheng Qingshan really hadn't focused on the Storage Talisman; he relies on the academy and is top-tier combat power, so he wouldn't lack it.

"Are you... testing the Array?"

"Yes," Qu Jianlei answered straightforwardly with a nod, "I stumbled upon some insights and thought I could make some improvements."

Cheng Qingshan wasn't very interested in arrays. He's a battle fanatic, but still asked, "Where did you learn this Array?"

"Heh," Qu Jianlei chuckled dryly but didn't respond.

Cheng Qingshan didn't press further, smoothly changing the topic, "Do you have Spiritual Attribute armor?"

Qu Jianlei sighed in relief, thinking if he hadn't calculated understanding the receiving method of the spirit, he would surely have exposed it this time.

He nodded slightly, "Just another stroke of luck, but I apologize... it's inconvenient to display."

"Tsk," Cheng Qingshan couldn't help but click his tongue, feeling a bit disappointed.

After pondering the footage last time, he thought Panda might be a Spiritual Attribute Awakened, practicing Spiritual Techniques.

But today, during the observation, he sensed that the Wood Attribute A-level launched a Spiritual Attack on this person.

The attacker's Spiritual Power was so strong that even Cheng Qingshan was surprised.

A spectator is clear-sighted; he asked himself if he were switched with Panda, he wouldn't handle the blow easily either.

Yet, unexpectedly, Panda took it, and it didn't affect his attack one bit.

In the end, it was the shout of the Wood Attribute Warrior that confirmed Cheng Qingshan's suspicion: indeed, there's Spiritual Armor!

Panda hasn't awakened the Spiritual Attribute! This conclusion left him feeling a bit disappointed.

How could you have such strong close combat capabilities, with such excellent judgment and adaptability, yet not awaken the Spiritual Attribute?

At least, there's still one thing that intrigued him: "Spiritual Armor."

Cheng Qingshan's Spiritual Power is also quite strong, not very worried about Spiritual Attacks, but... he has never seen Spiritual Armor!

This item is truly rare; he's seen nearly double-digit Spiritual Attribute Awakened, but never this.

However, Panda swiftly refused, and he couldn't shamelessly press further.

Even though such an item might even attract the Supreme's covetous eyes, he must maintain face.

He hoped Panda could protect that treasure, then turned to look at Xiang Xue, "Why did that A-level try to kill you twice?"

Cheng Qingshan himself is A-level, and for a B-level to prompt him to act twice... what kind of deep-seated resentment could this be?

"Well..." Xiang Xue hesitated a bit and answered ambiguously, "It must be some grievance from other family members."

After the last attack, Hilton and others investigated, and various evidence indicated: the opponent might be her father's foe.

An A-level can't beat a Supreme, so venting on a B-level seems reasonable.

In fact, Xiang Xue is the most favored child of her parents, without a doubt!

At a young age, she reached B-level, and A-level is only a matter of time; if possible, aiming for the Supreme isn't out of reach either.

Killing her would certainly deal a significant blow to her father.

Xiang Xue understood it all internally, yet had no way to elaborate—her father's identity was somewhat sensitive.

Cheng Qingshan's combat value is extremely high but isn't purely a war maniac; he nodded thoughtfully, "The family has resources, indeed."

Then he glanced at Aunt Liu, finding it even less worthwhile to speak—was she just a guard then?

Anyway, these folks spoke vaguely, so he didn't bother pondering further—I'll see what that A-level has to say instead.

However, this A-level's answer was also baffling; he admitted enmity with Xiang Xue's family but refused to elaborate.

Cheng Qingshan waited half the night and finally became annoyed.

"If you still don't speak the truth, we won't detain you or send you to Patrol Guard... but will politely escort you out of the academy."

It seemed like he lightly let them go, but not to mention anything else, this person lost so much blood, the genetic information couldn't be left more fully.

The A-level Warrior heard this, finally his expression changed, he hesitated for a long time, and eventually confessed.

"Her family's Supreme... killed my relatives."

"Damn..." Cheng Qingshan's lips twitched, then he nodded, "Can't beat the Supreme? Got it!"

I was wondering how a little girl could have B-level guards, and those guards know A-level techniques, turns out she has such a background.

But now in society, is everyone so competitive? Anyone can have connections with the Supreme?

He asked solemnly, "Is this Xiang Xue... held in high regard by her family?"

"That's for sure," the A-level Warrior replied solemnly, "Such a young B-level, A-level is only a matter of time."

Cheng Qingshan nodded slightly, and after a moment of silence, he asked again, "Who is this Supreme?"

The A-level Warrior slowly shook his head, "Dare not say, not convenient to say... Please understand."

That Supreme's identity is quite sensitive, but the grievances between his family and the Supreme are really impossible to say directly.

"Tsk," Cheng Qingshan smacked his lips, then nodded slightly, "Just to confirm, I asked you and you're not saying?"

The A-level Warrior, hearing this, took a long breath and slowly nodded, "That's right, it's I who won't say."

This means only those above A-level can understand, whereas B-level might think it's a bad thing, but it's actually a good thing.

Cheng Qingshan is the top of the Engineering College, but after all, just an A-level, he can't ignore a Supreme's enemy.

Otherwise, it's disrespectful to the Supreme, and the other party might come looking.

He asked but got no answer, so he bears no responsibility.

Moreover, this is just a mere School Protection Team, the academy doesn't have a Guardian Supreme... it's improper for A-level interrogation.

"You might consider being handed over to the Patrol Guard," Cheng Qingshan pondered aloud, "but, you have to say something useful, right?"

Handing over to the Patrol Guard, basically no more accidents will happen, a dignified A-level combat power should atone?

In the end, Cheng Qingshan is more curious about Panda, the Supreme background of Xiang Xue... better to keep a respectful distance.

Seriously, Panda shows combat power that Xiang Xue can't compete with? It would be strange if the origin was small.

But the A-level Warrior's understanding of Qu Jianlei really isn't much.

That guy once saved Xiang Xue, so he vented his anger by having someone investigate him.

Simply put, didn't find anything fearful, he's just a small librarian.

As for this time, that person actually took advantage of Green Water Academy's quota, and he didn't find it surprising.

Just a female professor's assistant, helping with library work, an external staff member is okay.

"Hmm?" Cheng Qingshan heard this, and let out a soft snort, "Which library is he a manager of?"

"Old Town Library," the A-level Warrior replied solemnly, "Zi Jiu Immortal often goes there to look for books, the two met there."

"Old Town..." Cheng Qingshan pondered for a moment, then shook his head, "Your luck is really not good."

That former prodigy, should still be alive right? You have provoked two Supremes, that's really something!

But Jia Shuqing's temper is odd, especially since he's getting old, he knows for himself.

So he casually asked another question, "Your first assassination was on Star No. 2, how did you know Xiang Xue came to Star No. 4?"

The A-level Warrior answered somewhat vaguely, "The video of the last battle was reviewed by the Patrol Guard, someone happened to recognize Xiang Xue."

Actually, a Patrol Guard recognized Aunt Liu, after a series of twists, the info reached him.

Later he rushed to Star No. 4, and after having someone investigate for a while, confirmed the information.

At that time Qu Jianlei felt something was off, and it wasn't fake, just that others didn't pay much attention.

It's just those details, he didn't need to say more.

Luckily, Cheng Qingshan wasn't looking for detailed answers, just asked in passing.

"Alright, think again, if there's any other valuable intel."

After saying this, he left, but his mind kept spinning.

If I really hand this guy over to Patrol Guard, will Jia Shuqing come looking for me?

The old lady, although aged, almost broke through the Supreme shackles, while he's just a small A-level.

He pondered for a long time, then raised his watch, calculated the time, just daytime on Star No. 2.

So he dialed a number, "Buy a piece of information, what's the current relationship of the Supreme at Old Town Library?"

"I know it's not cheap... I'm not short on your money!"

About two hours later, he received an encrypted file.

No one dared directly mention Jia Shuqing's name, just discussed 'that one's' relatives and social connections.

"Zi Jiu Immortal's great-great-grandmother?" Cheng Qingshan gasped, turns out it's unrelated to Panda?

However, "These four people... are really remarkable!"

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