Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 619 - 489: Nights Aglow with Wine and Song

Staying up in the middle of the night, sneaking into the academy, definitely not a decent person, and also a Fire Attribute A-level.

What surprised Qu Jianlei a little was that this A-level didn't approach the staff dormitory but stopped at a distance.

Could it be that the Fourth Master... sent by the professor? He recalled their last meeting.

So he didn't rush to act, just silently perceiving the other party.

The Fire Attribute A-level stayed for about half an hour before taking out a wristwatch and sending a message.

Qu Jianlei instinctively checked his own wristwatch... sure enough, there was a delay, and he didn't receive the message.

But textual information wouldn't go through the data center, is this a diversion caused by congestion affecting normal communication?

As he was puzzled, he noticed someone not far away opening the courtyard gate and walking out.

Could it be Aunt Liu?

Aunt Liu walked leisurely along the main road, looking around idly, and after a while, she took out a handheld device.

Compared to the wristwatch, the handheld device was much more crude, but it had a good confidentiality effect for communication.

So it was Earth Scholar's people? Qu Jianlei thought and sent Aunt Liu a message using his wristwatch, "Does it have anything to do with me?"

Not long after, there was a knock on the door, and the Fire Attribute A-level and Aunt Liu came in.

Aunt Liu apologetically explained, "He mainly wanted to contact me, didn't mean to alarm you, but indeed couldn't hide it from you."

Qu Jianlei nodded, "It wasn't intentional on my part either, mainly because of my poor sense of security, I apologize for that."

The Fire Attribute A-level didn't seem very articulate, "I'm so cautious, worrying about misunderstandings!"

Clearly, the fear of Panda was already a consensus among archaeology enthusiasts, which is why he would be so cautious.

He was here to inform Aunt Liu that the organization had discovered someone spreading the word that Panda had a super AI.

Panda recently encountered an adversary, which wasn't a secret, and Aunt Liu had even asked the organization to investigate it.

But when it involved scavengers, archaeology enthusiasts didn't want to get involved anymore and had made their stance clear.

Though, the person spreading the rumors wasn't a scavenger, so this person contacted Aunt Liu—Panda had new troubles again.

The archaeology association hadn't decided whether to get involved, but since it related to their own supreme's daughter, they had to notify.

After hearing this, Qu Jianlei pondered for a while and asked, "Can we find out who's spreading it?"

The Fire Attribute A-level really wasn't fond of talking much, "Putting in some effort, not too difficult."

Qu Jianlei nodded at these words, "Okay, I have no intention of dragging you into this, can I purchase the intelligence?"

The Fire Attribute A-level hesitated, then nodded, "Theoretically yes, but it may involve scavengers..."

Qu Jianlei shook his head at this, "No need to worry about scavengers, two hundred thousand... I want the information by tomorrow during the day, any problem?"

The Fire Attribute A-level didn't reply then, but Aunt Liu spoke up, "We'll try, it's hard to guarantee."

"Three hundred thousand," Qu Jianlei raised the price, "if you get me the information by the day after tomorrow, it's two hundred thousand, the day after that... one hundred thousand!"

The Fire Attribute A-level hesitated a little, then countered with a question, "Have you found out the origins of the scavengers?"

"Blitz," Qu Jianlei replied decisively; sooner or later he would have to confront the scavengers.

At that time, everyone would know, now even Hertman was aware, there was really no need for him to keep it under wraps.

The Fire Attribute A-level was stunned at this, then mumbled, "So it was them."

Qu Jianlei blinked, and spoke up, "Seeing your attitude, do you have connections with Blitz?"

The Fire Attribute A-level shook his head, "The specific person doesn't matter, scavengers are all one entity."

Oh come on... Qu Jianlei helplessly pouted, why does everyone feel the need to remind me that scavengers are not to be trifled with?

Aunt Liu, seeing the two not speaking, intervened to smooth things over, "Alright, let's not ask about the scavengers, we'll try."

The archaeological association's abilities were indeed impressive, news arrived the following evening.

The one spreading the super AI news turned out to be a company that both Qu Jianlei and Xiaohu had overlooked: Bida Freight Company!

At the same time, Earth Scholar also provided an additional piece of information: it's possible another scavenger had taken this contract, acting as soon as tonight.

The other party spoke vaguely, but Qu Jianlei already understood, the one taking the contract should be Blitz.

This team's channel was already established, Bida Freight had no reason to find another team.

And he understood, Earth Scholar wasn't unsure, just didn't want too much involvement with scavengers.

Being able to provide this extra information was already giving him a lot of face.

Coming tonight? Qu Jianlei contemplated and felt he couldn't let the battleground be at the academy again.

After dinner, he drove away from the academy and arrived at a luxurious bar.

The bar was called "Adventurer's House", sounding like a rather rugged place.

In fact, it was indeed quite rugged, with all kinds of people – a mix of the good, the bad, and the ugly.

However, this kind of venue suited the current state of Star No. 4, even with fights breaking out every night, it remained the most popular.

Qu Jianlei came alone but requested a dim booth and instructed the waiter to bring drinks.

The most expensive drink in the bar is priced at nineteen thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine.

Doesn't sound very expensive? But in fact, it's already astronomical.

Such a bottle of wine could buy ten square meters of housing in the downtown area of Green Water City.

The luxury villa Qu Jianlei rents in Green Water City only costs two thousand silver coins a month.

So the spending at this bar is really not low.

Qu Jianlei didn't pretend to be all generous, he just ordered two bottles of wine priced at nine hundred and ninety-nine each, which equals Bellini's monthly salary.

Then he ordered jerky, fruits, and such, all of which were outrageously expensive, totaling more than two thousand eight hundred.

The level of spending is significant, but in the Adventurer's House, it's not particularly ostentatious, barely making him a minor rich guy.

The waiter did recommend topping up a card, but he refused without hesitation, "Who knows if I'll be alive or dead tomorrow."

The waiter wasn't surprised by this answer, as many big spenders here truly live life on the edge.

Those who live day by day are most willing to indulge in debauchery.

After the drinks and snacks arrived, naturally, women flocked over.

Qu Jianlei did not refuse anyone, those who wanted to drink could drink, those who wanted to sit could sit, as long as they didn't sit in his lap.

As for those who got a bit touchy, it was inevitable, he didn't fancy any of them, but he didn't want to appear too unusual either.

Less than two hours later, a fight broke out, but it was quite a distance from him.

Qu Jianlei ignored it, saw a bottle of wine was finished, and ordered another.

This bar is open all night, he just wanted to see how the Cleaners would deal with him.

After another three hours, two more bottles were emptied, and he had to admit, these women could really drink.

Qu Jianlei ordered two more bottles, and by tonight, he had spent over five thousand.

He was pondering when the communication would be jammed when another woman with flamboyant makeup approached.

The woman was not only flashily dressed, but her attire was also very revealing, yet her figure... not Qu Jianlei's type.

She plopped herself down next to him and reached for a glass, "Handsome, can you buy me a few drinks?"

The woman had a husky voice, sounding a bit hoarse and lazy, hinting at vibrant nightlife and late nights.

Qu Jianlei glanced at her, twitching the corner of his mouth, and gave a dry laugh, "Can't afford it?"

"If it's free, who would spend money?" The woman poured herself a drink unceremoniously and then raised the glass, "Is that okay?"

Qu Jianlei stared at her for about three seconds before shaking his head, "No!"

The woman put down the glass, gave him a sidelong glance, and asked with interest, "Why, am I not pretty?"

Qu Jianlei shook his head and spoke indifferently, "I don't like others imposing their will on me, have you considered my feelings?"

The woman was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "What feelings do you need, don't you want to take me away?"

Qu Jianlei picked up his glass, swirling it slowly, not looking at her, as if the glass contained someone prettier.

After about ten seconds, he spoke in a deep voice, "I don't want to take you away, today I want to keep you here..."

"It's a bit regrettable that your partner didn't come, Miss Camille?"

"Oh? Haha," the woman was startled for a moment, then covered her mouth with a light laugh, "Recognized me, truly worthy of being a Special Consultant."

"I'm a bit curious," Qu Jianlei drained his glass in one gulp, savored it contentedly, and then spoke again.

"Who gave you the nerve to sit beside me?"

The woman blinked twice, then smiled again, "I think you might have misunderstood us a bit." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Seeing her bring the glass to her lips, Qu Jianlei said in a deep voice, "Drink this glass, you might not have a chance to explain the misunderstanding."

"Hmm?" Camille tilted her head to look at him, blinking twice, "What do you mean?"

"Maybe it won't poison you," Qu Jianlei waved his hand, "You can try it."

The woman looked at him with a strange expression, paused for about three seconds, but still put the glass back on the table.

At this moment, some more women came over, but were stopped by the waiter.

Camille ignored them and spoke in a deep voice, "When did you poison it?"

"I'm not obliged to inform you," Qu Jianlei answered calmly, "Don't be too presumptuous, or it will cost lives."

Upon hearing this, Camille let out another light laugh, "I thought you already knew what I do."

"So what about being a Cleaner?" Qu Jianlei took out a cigarette and lit it.

After blowing two smoke rings, he spoke slowly, "Thanks, you gave me the chance to defend myself."

Cleaners are indeed very united, but they are not invincible.

If killed by the target while carrying out a commission, they have to accept it—what else can be said if the skill is inferior?

The Blitz team certainly has the right to retaliate, but other Cleaner organizations won't step in for them.

Camille smiled nonchalantly, "Are you particular about the right to self-defense? I thought you feared nothing."