Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 615 - 485: A Bit Too Ambitious

Qu Jianlei took out the portable terminal Baofeng and casually read the video.

However, unfortunately, the video wasn't very clear, and he could vaguely see two black shadows leaping up and down in the courtyard.

He could roughly analyze that both were A-level Warriors, one of Ice Attribute, and the other... Gold Attribute?

The suspected Gold Attribute guy had an exceptional skill, not using any Techniques, but kept killing people with a knife.

As for the faces and figures of the two, most of the time they were indistinct; to see clearly, frame-by-frame analysis was required.

The Fourth Master added in time, "No way to film it more clearly, the death of the previous one was trying to get a clearer shot."

Qu Jianlei frowned and replied, "This video's analysis is a bit troublesome, but having it is better than nothing, thanks anyway."

Though Xiaohu's function has improved significantly, the base is like this, and predicting the result is really hard to say.

"You're not planning to analyze it yourself?" The Fourth Master blinked, speaking with suspicion.

"The image is just part of it, their conduct style, shielding methods... With these clues, you could ask the Guard Team."

"Ah? Oh," Qu Jianlei paused at first, then nodded in sudden realization.

Then he added with a smile, "Thanks for the reminder, I've been narrow-minded."

"Not narrow-minded," The Fourth Master shook his head, replied earnestly.

"I understand your thinking, can't wait to drag them out right away, but relying solely on your people... easily miss the opportunity."

"Right," Qu Jianlei nodded with a smile, "Fourth Master, this time I owe you; if there are any new clues..."

"I'll relay them promptly," The Fourth Master responded straightforwardly, "However, the opponents are very ruthless, be careful."

"Tch," Qu Jianlei sneered, they dared not show up in front of him, only played tricks behind; he really looked down on that.

Still, he accepted the advice, "You be careful too, I'll pay for any new information."

The previous information canceled out their hostility for his actions, henceforth he would pay rewards, of course.

The Fourth Master smiled widely, "This is money we're afraid to earn, by the way, don't call me Fourth Master anymore, call me Professor."

"Professor?" Qu Jianlei was taken aback, aware of the other party's departure from being a Star Thief, "Fourth Master" should indeed disappear.

Yet, "Though I know you want to be a cultured person, ain't this stride... a bit much?"

"To avoid related imagination," The Fourth Master chuckled, "Then, I'll take my leave!"

Qu Jianlei watched him go, and then turned around to find Xiang Xue.

As for finding Hertman? He had no such thought temporarily, even with this video, the Guard Team can play a big role.

The second-in-command wants to steer clear, so he refrains from bothering them— being mindful of one's position.

Regrettably, Xiang Xue had classes in the afternoon, so he went to find Zi Jiu Immortal instead.

Professor Zi had the afternoon free, meticulously analyzing the video with him on the offline Baofeng.

Xiaohu transmitted the video onto Vortex, then compared relevant information via networking—it was confident others couldn't breach its Vortex.

In its words, "Large machines can't utilize my full capability; can't even manage a little Vortex properly?"

Surprisingly, the first to find a clue turned out to be Zi Jiu Immortal.

The lady professor analyzed the video thoroughly, then pointed out, "The one using the knife isn't Gold Attribute, but Sand Attribute!"

Sand Attribute is a variant of Gold Attribute, others might not clearly distinguish, but she herself was of Sand Attribute.

After somewhat busy moments, Xiaohu extracted relatively clear video parts.

Not only were images clear, but also Body Technique, habitual movements, etc.—these were all clues for finding people.

Just as they finished, Xiang Xue had wrapped up her course and came directly over.

"I'm applying for supreme permission now, these guys are targeting you, but they've affected my normal life as well."

Panda is already under intense suspicion, becoming a pariah, and she, as another assistant, indeed got affected.

Then she saw the busy duo, "What's this?"

Aunt Liu followed behind her, eyes gleamed upon seeing it, "Got the video from last night?"

"Several people died," Qu Jianlei responded solemnly, "Here's what happened..."

He downplayed the existence of the Fourth Master, only mentioned "some friends," risking lives to get the video.

During his account, Aunt Liu's face changed, turning more grave progressively.

After watching, she spoke sternly, "Judging by these means, probably the work of cleaners... a bit troublesome."

"Cleaners?" Qu Jianlei raised an eyebrow in surprise, "What's this organization? Why haven't I heard of it?"

He meant more than just himself not having heard of it, but that even the Fourth Master... Professor seemed unaware of this group.

If it were a renowned organization, even if the Fourth Master was a Star Thief all along, that "senior" ought to know, right?

"This..." Aunt Liu pondered briefly, still replied earnestly, "Cleaners aren't an organization, they are more akin to a profession."

Then she rose, "I'll need to address this situation promptly, wait for my update."

Watching her leave in a hurry, Qu Jianlei and Zi Jiu Immortal both looked at Xiang Xue.

This time, it was the female professor who spoke up, "Xiang Xue, I haven't heard of the Cleansers either."

"Well, how should I put this?" Xiang Xue frowned slightly, "I'm not really sure, but they do have cooperation with Aunt Liu and her people."

"Hmm?" Zi Jiu Immortal's eyes widened instantly, "Then you must clarify this with your Aunt Liu..."

"Who's near and who's far, it's obvious, don't help the wrong person."

"I won't," Xiang Xue shook her head, confidently replied, "I'm on your side anyway, let's see who helps the wrong person!"

Zi Jiu Immortal looked thoughtfully at Qu Jianlei, "How about we invite that elder...?"

Qu Jianlei chuckled and shook his head, "Forget it, let her enjoy her old age. Young people's issues should be resolved by young people."

Zi Jiu Immortal snorted discontentedly, "You want young people to handle it, but the other side may not think so."

The female professor, usually graceful and poised, rarely appeared so calculative.

It meant she felt a strong sense of unease from the other's actions, causing her to lose composure.

Xiang Xue was thinking about something else, "Old age... Are you two talking about which Supreme?"

"Right," Zi Jiu Immortal glanced at her, simply nodded, and admitted frankly, "We both know them."

Xiang Xue's eyes lit up at the news, "Doesn't that mean the three of us, at least know three Supremes?"

"Since that's the case, let's start an organization too. Having three Supremes is impressive enough!"

She was getting more and more enthusiastic, even rubbing her hands together.

"As long as we manage it with dedication, within ten years, we'll have a vast territory."

Zi Jiu Immortal shook her head without hesitation, "I have no interest in territory, just want to teach in peace."

Qu Jianlei sighed lightly, "Xiang Xue, can your dad leave his organization for long periods?"

Xiang Xue responded confidently, "He can be listed in name only, and step in when needed... It's common for Supremes to be nominal."

Just then, Aunt Liu came back, her expression still grave.

Nonetheless, her attitude was clear, "Whether or not to deal with the Cleansers is up to us, no one else will influence it."

"Great then," Xiang Xue raised her fair little fist, expressing excitement, "Let's take them on!"

Qu Jianlei gave her a mild glance, "If it's too dangerous, I wouldn't suggest you get involved... What exactly is a Cleanser?"

Aunt Liu coughed lightly, "Cleansers initially served to cooperate between the government and civilian forces..."

In her words, although the government has a wide range of functions, some matters are not suitable for them to be involved in.

While civilian forces are unrestricted, getting involved in certain things could lead to serious consequences.

Thus, the Cleansers emerged, supporting civilian forces, but not being part of the government structure.

In a way, Cleansers are somewhat like secret police, but there are significant differences.

Aunt Liu's words were vague, but Qu Jianlei understood, "So Cleansers can also be spontaneously organized?"

"Yes," Aunt Liu nodded, "Cleansers just follow certain standards and rules, those who can do it are Cleansers."

Zi Jiu Immortal suddenly interjected, "Like a certified association?"

"Not an association," Aunt Liu shook her head decisively, "the relationship with the government must be deep."

"Let me explain," Xiang Xue couldn't hold back, "You both know Aunt Liu's organization is for archaeology enthusiasts."

"It's definitely inappropriate for civilians to conduct archaeology privately, Cleansers step in to clear obstacles, making archaeology legitimate."

"In the end, the archaeological findings are surely shared among multiple parties."

Zi Jiu Immortal nodded thoughtfully, "Like a white glove."

"Not a white glove," Xiang Xue shook her head, then pushed Qu Jianlei slightly, "you definitely understand."

Qu Jianlei nodded, "I understand, it's a tool for the government and military to compete for resources."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Xue was stunned for a moment, then gave a thumbs up after a while, "Brilliant! How did you come up with that?"

Because the Fourth Master from the military didn't even know about the Cleansers! Qu Jianlei smiled, lit a cigarette.

"All important resources are given to the military, which isn't suitable for the government."

At this moment, he truly understood the reason for the existence of archaeology enthusiasts.

An Earth Scholar organization could exist in a semi-legal state; if it was just a tomb-robbing group, it would have been eradicated long ago, right?

To the authorities, the existence of this organization creates a buffer within the military, which is crucial.

Aunt Liu nodded, "Exactly, you're very right, so Cleansers are just an oddity, at most a profession."

"Actually, it's already an organization," Qu Jianlei furrowed his brow, "there should be quite a few Cleaner organizations, right?"

Aunt Liu thought for a moment and replied, "Cleansers can't be considered an organization, at most a loose association."

"But they're all dependent on the government, and internally, they're very cohesive."