Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 540 - 410: Taking Turns

Qu Jianlei was indeed not worrying for nothing. The next morning, the patrol guard came to inquire about their situation.

However, the investigation still had to go through the academy, just as Cheng Qingshan had said.

The academy showed some resistance; after all, the incident had caused a big reaction, and many foreign teachers were unhappy.

But the patrol guard insisted on investigating, so the academy could only first contact Zi Jiu Immortal, asking if she was willing to let her assistant cooperate.

The female professor firmly refused, stating that the patrol guard was making a fuss over nothing, and if the academy was unable to refuse, she could choose to leave.

Actually, if she truly wanted to leave on a starship, she would still have to undergo the patrol guard’s investigation; even stepping out of the academy could lead to interrogation.

However, how could the academy tolerate the situation developing to this point?

The academy refused the patrol guard, stating that the people of Green Water Academy rejected them, and they should leave.

The patrol guard persisted, even suggesting that the counterpart was likely a murderer, and the academy must cooperate with their investigation.

Nevertheless, the academy had already made up its mind, saying not to bother, they had already investigated the data.

If they continued to make a fuss, and provoked resentment among other teachers at the academy, they would have to consider the consequences themselves.

The patrol guard, hearing this, was at a loss and had to give up this request; the academy indeed had more independence in this regard than other places.

The visitors made a new request; they wanted to visit Smiling Face and Shrek to inquire about some things.

Logically speaking, the patrol guard had some reason to visit Smiling Face, but visiting Shrek seemed unreasonable.

However, the Guard Team was ultimately just the academy’s own law enforcement force, managed less strictly than other enforcement agencies.

Upon hearing they wanted to visit two suspects, the Law Enforcement Team surprisingly agreed, only assigning personnel to monitor beside them.

The patrol guard asked about Smiling Face’s situation, confirming that he wasn’t being wronged, and then asked, "Do you have anything to say to your family?"

This question was stopped by the Guard Team people, suspecting Smiling Face might use this to pass on some message.

The patrol guard people were almost enraged, "Do you dare to suspect us like this?"

However, the Guard Team possessed some information, knowing that Smiling Face taking action against Panda had motives that weren’t simple.

Despite their enforcement not being as professional as the patrol guard, students from the academy were spread across the entire planet, so gathering info wasn’t hard.

Therefore, the Guard Team’s prevention was very firm, still with a "we saw through it long ago" smile on their faces.

The patrol guard visitors were helpless and had to go see Shrek.

Shrek’s attitude towards them was cold, always aloof and indifferent—killers and patrol guards were not the same type of people to begin with.

The patrol guard asked a few questions, posing one, "When Panda attacked you, did you sense anything unusual?"

The Guard Team member monitoring silently noted this question.

Shrek’s face remained expressionless, but when hearing the question, his eyes briefly showed a hint of confusion, quickly disappearing.

After a while, he replied in a deep voice, "It felt like things were going wrong."

Anyway, he remained quite cold, and his answers were very concise.

The patrol guard became a bit annoyed, "Shrek, be nicer, think more about your family, don’t get into trouble again."

Shrek silently glanced at him, nodded slightly, "I’ve always been thinking."

The patrol guard asked two more questions, found the other unyielding, and left angrily.

After Zi Jiu Immortal refused, she also paid close attention to the academy’s reactions, as she had come here to assist in advance and bring Panda to avoid trouble.

She asked colleagues from the Engineering College to help inquire about the patrol guard’s movements.

Soon, she received news saying the visitors had been turned back by the academy, but went to see Smiling Face and Shrek.

Zi Jiu Immortal contemplated for a moment, feeling something was off; seeing Smiling Face made sense, but what about Shrek?

So she used her wristwatch to call Panda, informing him of the related situation.

Meanwhile, Cheng Qingshan also received news saying the patrol guard had asked Shrek a rather strange question.

After listening, he pondered, then instructed someone to send over footage from two dashcams.

Cheng Qingshan is somewhat of a martial enthusiast, immersed in related research to the point of being unable to extricate himself, and also challenges others to verify hypotheses.

Yet his outlook is very high; while young, he was willing to consider others’ things, but gradually became more self-centered.

He had watched the dashcam footage before, initially intrigued by it, but didn’t think much more of it.

Simply put, it was a case of "I can do it too," although perhaps falling short, with a bit of effort, it wasn’t hard to achieve.

But the patrol guard’s words made him curious: was there something in the combat process that I hadn’t noticed?

When he got the video, he studied it twice more and finally noticed something, "Those bastards are sharp-eyed!"

He didn’t feel his perception was much weaker, but every measure has its short and long end.

Besides, in recent years, he had stopped obsessing over research.

More often, he focused on enhancing his insights; this was a process of Returning to the Essence. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

But after carefully studying the video, he called over the team responsible for monitoring and interrogated the dialogue between the parties.

When he heard Shrek say "I’ve always been thinking," he couldn’t help but ask again, "What expression did he have at the time?"

The law enforcement team member answered helplessly, "He’s always had that kind of expression, you know."

Cheng Qingshan thought for a moment, waved his hand, and let the person leave.

Just as the visitor was about to walk out the door, he said, "If someone from Green Water goes to see Shrek, keep an eye on them."

Why would a teacher from Green Water go to see Shrek? The law enforcement team member was puzzled: Is this even possible?

However, he still nodded, "Got it, boss."

Currently, Qu Jianlei is in the library, with nothing much to do, not even a librarian.

Halk has been slow to respond to his suggestions, and he found it inconvenient to rush him, so he buried himself in books.

After receiving communication from Zi Jiu Immortal, he frowned but didn’t show much, only saying they’d meet during lunch.

The female professor, fortunately, had no classes in the afternoon, so after lunch, she took him to the Guard Team to meet Smiling Face and Shrek.

Meeting Gautro didn’t have much significance; they just didn’t want others to grow suspicious.

Facing the dejected Smiling Face, Zi Jiu Immortal asked blandly, "The patrol guard accuses us of having a murderer. What do you think?"

Gautro was momentarily taken aback and smiled even more broadly, "That’s what they say, nothing to do with me."

After a pause, he added, "Superpower Warriors killing in anger... it’s not rare, is it?"

Zi Jiu Immortal looked at him indifferently and only spoke after a long while, "Some Green Water students took the wrong path after graduation."

Her intention was to threaten him, but she wasn’t good at it, and her words were too gentle.

The threat wasn’t strong, but he should understand, right?

Then the two met Shrek, who was still under the watch of the Guard Team members.

Upon seeing them, a hint of unusual color flashed across Shrek’s calm face.

The one to speak was, as usual, Zi Jiu Immortal, "I heard you often go to the Star of Hope? To my surprise, your true nature isn’t that bad."

A hint of obvious helplessness appeared on Shrek’s face. He sighed lightly, "I’ve already said goodbye to the past."

Even someone as good-natured as Zi Jiu Immortal couldn’t help but hum lightly at this, thinking if you’ve said goodbye to the past, why are you here?

However, she didn’t speak her mind and followed the prearranged script.

"The nature of this incident isn’t serious. I hope you’ll think twice before acting in the future and avoid harming others and yourself."

Shrek nodded silently without responding.

Then it was Qu Jianlei’s turn to speak, "The patrol guard accuses us of having a murderer, do you think it’s true?"

Shrek shook his head and, unusually, said more, "No, those involved always seemed to act with restraint."

Qu Jianlei sighed lightly, "Don’t do things you shouldn’t do. In these times, natural and man-made disasters are common."

Shrek nodded, "I understand. I won’t do things I shouldn’t, nor say things I shouldn’t."

A hint of an unusual expression appeared on Qu Jianlei’s face, "Why do I feel like there’s a hint in your words?"

Shrek shook his head, "No, I’ve already realized my mistakes and won’t cause trouble for myself again."

Hearing this, Qu Jianlei glanced at Zi Jiu Immortal... The final line is yours.

The female professor slightly nodded, "I hope you’ll think more comprehensively in the future. You might not be this lucky next time."

Shrek slightly nodded twice without speaking.

After the two left, Zi Jiu Immortal couldn’t help but ask on the way, "What exactly are you worried about?"

Imperial people usually speak straightforwardly, and the female teacher seldom pondered over such matters, being quite direct.

Qu Jianlei wasn’t good at speaking this way either. Most of the lines were crafted after a lot of thought.

He smiled at her words and replied indifferently, "Go ask your great-great-grandmother. If she doesn’t tell you, I won’t either."

Zi Jiu Immortal rolled her eyes angrily and ignored him.

Cheng Qingshan, upon hearing about their conversation, was momentarily stunned and then gave a light huff.

"These young ones, can’t talk properly?"

The Guard Team member cautiously inquired, "Should we interrogate Shrek again?"

Cheng Qingshan shook his head, "No need. He knows the weight of his actions. He won’t talk whether he’s tortured or not."

The Guard Team member’s eyes turned thoughtfully as he asked, "Then, should we focus on these four from Green Water?"

Cheng Qingshan hesitated for a moment but still shook his head, "No, it’s not good to cause misunderstandings. Treat them politely."

On the afternoon of the next day, Qu Jianlei was reading in the library when someone approached, "Teacher."

Qu Jianlei looked up and saw the student who was beaten the other day, some Ye something, "What’s the matter?"

Ye Xiangkong hesitated for a moment before speaking, "My father heard that you helped me out and wants to treat you to a meal."

"No need," Qu Jianlei waved his hand and then looked down again, "Focus on your studies at the academy, and that’ll be thanks enough."

Does he really need just a meal? Besides, isn’t it a teacher’s duty to solve students’ problems and provide relief?

Seeing his refusal, Ye Xiangkong added, "Robin Hood is seeking revenge, and my father wants to discuss it with you."