After the Qi Gathering Array was adjusted, Qu Jianlei stayed inside for eighteen days to stabilize his realm.

Originally, he thought three to five days would be enough.

But it was only when he seriously introspected his body in the array and repaired the minor injuries that he realized the restoration time was longer than estimated.

Even when he exited on the nineteenth day, his complexion was not good—his physical state was still a bit away from its peak.

However, he felt that continuing further would only make the recovery process slower, almost endlessly so.

Vaguely, he had an inkling that the issue wasn't his recovery speed, but the Qi Gathering Array itself!

This was an array used by Superpower Warriors for cultivation, whereas he was a cultivator.

The two cultivation systems originated from the same source, which allowed it to help his cultivation, but they were ultimately two different systems.

Previously, when he was A-level, he didn't sense any significant difference, but undoubtedly, as his cultivation level increased, the difference became more noticeable.

Qu Jianlei had no choice but to consider making some improvements to the Qi Gathering Array.

However, this wasn't something that could be accomplished overnight. He had a decent sleep and drove away from Half-Star Island early the next morning.

Since coming to Celestial Hook, he hadn't properly strolled around the streets.

At the same time, he wanted to perceive if there were any spies nearby.

Having been isolated from the outside world for a long time made him feel unsafe, though Qinghu was covering him, but was she completely trustworthy?

In the end, it's better to keep the situation in one's own hands.

When passing by the gate, Yuanyuan's guardian volunteered to accompany the Supreme Lord on his walk.

Qu Jianlei refused his goodwill with a simple, "I'm just taking a casual walk."

Then he circled around Lonely Leaf Lake, releasing some of his supreme perception and pressure.

After advancing to Supreme, his spiritual power surged, allowing for more precise control over it, and he could also rightly release pressure.

The meaning of the pressure was clear and legal: Here lies a Supreme, keep your eyes open.

Around Lonely Leaf Lake, there were still several observation points, ranging from seven or eight to fifty or sixty kilometers away.

Qu Jianlei didn't take action; anyway, the pressure had already been released, so it'd be best if they took the hint.

If they continued to ignore it, he would not show any mercy.

This obvious show of dominance was well understood by those observing, but what surprised them was who had come.

"Wasn't it said that this one has a good temper? Why did he come to issue a warning?"

"This task is really frustrating—boring and unprogressive, not to mention it's extremely dangerous."

"Forget it, let's report it... When can this observation point be withdrawn?"

"This guy... it seems like this lord is heading toward Celestial Heart, he's actually willing to leave now?"

From Lonely Leaf Lake to Celestial Heart, it's about five hundred kilometers. Qu Jianlei released a faint pressure along the way and only stopped when he reached downtown.

He wandered around all day, bought some items, then entered a bar to unwind.

Close to midnight, lo and behold, the City Guard moved in for a random check at the bar.

When they reached Qu Jianlei, he didn't show any identification but simply released his pressure and spat out a single word, "Scram!"

The City Guard realized he was a Supreme and had no choice but to obediently get lost.

The other party had clearly indicated their Supreme identity; any further entanglement and he could kill without hesitation!

Simply put, being Supreme itself is identification, and ordinary people aren't qualified to question it further.

Soon after, an A-level Awakened arrived and immediately stated his reason, "Lord, Chi Yang sent me."

"Because it concerns his duty as a guardian, he hopes to know your purpose for coming here."

Qu Jianlei responded candidly, "Want to know? Tell him to ask himself if he thinks he's that important!"

This one's temper was truly not as good as rumored! The A-level Warrior hesitated for a moment before mustering the courage to speak.

"So, my lord, may I trouble you to show your identification?"

Qu Jianlei gave him a light glance and again spat out a single word, "Scram!"

Chi Yang quickly received the response and was furious, "The nerve, to not even show an ID, I'm going to find him!"

As a Guardian Supreme, if the other party dared to refuse his inquiry, he truly had the authority to act.

But a mature, glamorous woman stopped him. She was his twelfth wife and also an A-level Awakened.

"My lord, if he doesn't show identification, can you even beat him?"

She knew that last time her Supreme husband suffered a slight setback.

"Let him refuse; I'll see," Chi Yang sneered, "I can deploy a warship."

He didn't believe he could necessarily overpower the other party, but a Guardian Supreme doesn't solely rely on personal strength to protect a planet.

The woman shook her head, "He can claim he was invited by the owner of Lonely Leaf Lake, and you won't have the right to verify it."

This was an unspoken rule—if a Supreme vouched for someone, others had no right to question it, or it would show a lack of respect for the Supreme.

Chi Yang didn't need to give face to Qinghu, but the issue was that the person he wanted to investigate was also a Supreme with considerable combat power!

Chi Yang hesitated for a moment, sulkily sighed, "This guy, he's really irritating!"

Qu Jianlei had already prepared to confront the Guardian Supreme, but unexpectedly, that was the end of it.

The next day, he wandered around for half a morning before driving to the outskirts on the other side of the city.

After driving for three hours, vehicles and pedestrians gradually became sparse, and he released his pressure again.

"Get lost, or you'll die!"

Three cars behind him obediently stopped. It's okay to follow the Supreme from a distance, but when a warning is given, there's no way to continue.

Qu Jianlei drove on for another ten kilometers, then parked the car by the roadside and leisurely went to climb the small hill nearby.

The small hill wasn't high, about three hundred meters, with lush trees but no houses or people in sight.

Upon reaching the top, Qu Jianlei released his pressure while taking out the intelligent terminal he obtained from the Customs Enforcement Division, "Xiao Hu?"

The intelligent terminal booted up slowly, revealing the Big Head Butterfly, which appeared even more graceful than before.

"Finally, you remembered me. I've been awake for a while, but that Tribulation Thunder was brutal."

As it put it, at the time it was too badly damaged, only able to activate fragments through the intelligent terminal.

"I understand," Qu Jianlei nodded, "Your kind of existence is similar to a Yin Soul, and lightning is your nemesis."

"You're the Yin Soul!" Xiao Hu retorted angrily, "It's just that kind of energy isn't very friendly to me."

Qu Jianlei didn't argue with it either, "I chose a deserted place to release you for your own good."

"Now feel carefully, is there any improvement?"

"If there's no improvement, wouldn't I have been struck by lightning for nothing?" Big Head Butterfly began to spin slowly.

After a while, a weak electromagnetic wave emitted from the terminal.

The next moment, Big Head Butterfly appeared in Qu Jianlei's mind.

It spun slowly and gracefully, giving off an exceptionally elegant vibe.

"Wow, the structure of your brain has improved a lot since before, using it as a terminal isn't bad."

"Yeah right," Qu Jianlei snorted, "If you use it, what do I use... Doesn't seem like you've made much progress?"

"Of course there's progress!" Xiao Hu replied without hesitation, "Who do you think you're underestimating?"

"This is a rebirth, a breakdown followed by a breakthrough, well... Phoenix Nirvana!"

Qu Jianlei lit a cigarette and slowly said, "The way you speak sounds a bit guilty."

"Loading recent data," Xiao Hu's soft voice became a bit formal, "Don't disturb me."

Qu Jianlei ignored it and sat there smoking slowly.

After finishing two cigarettes, Big Head Butterfly spoke again, "These days have been turbulent and truly exciting."

"You've even learned idioms?" Qu Jianlei snorted indignantly.

"Quickly gather some intelligence, analyze the Anomalous Management Division's motive for looking for me... and related information."

"Already gathering," Xiao Hu replied, "But it needs some time... sigh, this terminal is too slow."

"I see," Qu Jianlei replied wearily, feeling like being hounded by debt collectors, always asking for a mainframe right away.

Nevertheless, he felt a bit fortunate that he didn't release Xiao Hu on Half-Star Island.

Otherwise, just that bit of electromagnetic fluctuation could have easily drawn Qinghu's attention.

Now that Xiao Hu has been released and can be communicated with at any time, things are much easier.

At this point, Qu Jianlei's purpose for this outing has been fulfilled, and he could consider returning.

"By the way, I have a new goal now, still related to array design."

Xiao Hu, skilled in multithreading, responded, "That's easy, but you can't even afford a mainframe."

"Not to mention, you don't even have a secure place... Lonely Leaf Lake is no longer safe."

It had originally thought it could lay low on Half-Star Island for a long time, but a Tribulation Thunder obliterated everything.

The more it spoke, the angrier it got, "Such a great place, and you ruined it. Can we stop attracting trouble so much?"

Qu Jianlei said sharply, "If you keep talking like that, I'll shut you down!"

He returned to Half-Star Island the next evening.

Yuanyuan immediately ran over, "It's time to cook... What did you go out for?"

"Shopping!" Qu Jianlei replied casually, "And to check if anyone's still watching us."

Yuanyuan laughed, "I heard you warned a spy from the Anomalous Management Division? Someone came to me to complain."

"Complain to you?" Qu Jianlei was surprised, "Would anyone think you could restrain me?"

"They mainly wanted to inquire about your background; they believe we're quite familiar with each other."

"Hmph, that's the key point," Qu Jianlei snorted coldly and then asked, "You didn't tell them, did you?"

"Of course I didn't," Yuanyuan replied without hesitation, "Even the Brotherhood doesn't know."

Qu Jianlei nodded and casually asked, "Didn't you take the opportunity to ask why they were looking for me?"

"I did, how could I not ask?" Yuanyuan felt her intelligence was being underestimated.

"But they were very wary and didn't respond to my questions."

"Moreover, I could sense that they're really insistent about you; it must involve something significant."

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