CHAPTER 257: CHAPTER 165: GOOD AND BAD NEWS—JAMAARI DRAWS HIS BLADE

"Yes," Qu Jianlei silently nodded, thinking about their recent cooperation where they instantly killed the Frost Wolf, feeling endless sighs in his heart.

"I just started with the cultivation method," Xiao Moshan stated frankly. "I can help you, but not for nothing."

"No rush," Qu Jianlei was not angry; on the contrary, he actually admired the other’s attitude.

Friendship is friendship, and a deal is a deal.

Last time the other helped to kill the Frost Wolf without any conditions, so it’s normal to set conditions this time.

Owing too much favor is not a good experience for either the giver or the receiver.

There are too many examples of ’A favor of a bowl of rice, a feud over a sack of rice.’

He calmly stated, "I’ve already adjusted my state, and I’ll be busy with something else recently."

Xiao Moshan looked at him with a somewhat strange expression, "Aren’t you planning to go to the Celestial District for a look?"

Qu Jianlei drooped his eyelids, not seeing the other’s expression.

He calmly stated, "No need, Jamaari has already gone; my abilities alone can’t compare to the Earth Room."

Though angry, he didn’t let rage cloud his judgment; with the people from the Earth Room involved, there was no need for his help.

He had not figured out the various territories and powers in the Celestial District, going back to find someone... wouldn’t that just cause trouble?

Until he lifted his eyelids, saw a hint of disdain in the other’s eyes, and then he realized... am I a bit cold-blooded?

However, he didn’t intend to change, just offered an explanation, "Those two companions of mine, if they really want to hide, even I can’t find them."

Flower Scorpion has extremely rich wilderness survival experience, while Bentley has been wanted for more than seventy years without being apprehended.

The two of them together, it’s too difficult for anyone else to find them.

Xiao Moshan’s gaze softened slightly, but he still asked, "What if the two of them were captured?"

Qu Jianlei was silent for four or five seconds, then slowly replied, "In that case, if I were present, I’d be the best bargaining chip."

He didn’t buy into threats, but anyway, as long as he was there, the other party would surely have a bit more of a fluke mentality.

But to be fair, he really didn’t believe the opponent could capture Bentley and Flower Scorpion alive.

Although Flower Scorpion was afraid of death, she definitely has the courage to commit suicide; otherwise, she wouldn’t risk waiting for him and cross the Endless Mountain Range together.

As for Bentley? He’s purely a fierce bandit; during the time he was wanted, he could still acquire so many crystals, no need to mention his style of doing things.

And those traps he arranged in the Houjing Courtyard, did they really think they’re so easy to break through?

Xiao Moshan initially felt a bit of disdain, but after hearing this, he couldn’t help nodding, "You’re really clear-minded."

But after pausing for a second, he asked again, "What if they’re really gone?"

Qu Jianlei was taken aback, then drooped his eyelids, and answered blandly, "Then... find the murderer."

His words were calm, but Xiao Moshan’s eyes flickered, as if he saw endless bloodshed.

After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Are you... B-level now?"

"I don’t know," Qu Jianlei calmly replied, "By the way, do you have spell templates for various attributes?"

"I do," Xiao Moshan answered without hesitation, "Which attribute do you want?"

Oh my God, Qu Jianlei raised his eyelids to look at him again, "I want them all... you were quite prepared when you defected."

"I..." Xiao Moshan’s mouth moved, finally letting out a bitter laugh, "If I said I never thought about defecting, would you believe me?"

"I believe," Qu Jianlei casually nodded, "At this moment, you have no reason to lie to me."

"You..." Xiao Moshan was a bit at a loss for words, "You’re so young, with intelligence and reaction like this, you can’t possibly be a local native."

Qu Jianlei didn’t answer, thinking that his consciousness came from Blue Star; as for where the original owner of this body came from, who knows.

Xiao Moshan was somewhat curious, "I heard that attributeless warriors can cultivate all kinds of spells?"

"I haven’t been in contact with any," Qu Jianlei blandly replied, "I’m just trying to deduce the corresponding spells now."

Xiao Moshan’s mouth instantly opened wide, and after a long while, he sighed, "Impressive!"

Three days later, Jamaari returned, specifically to see Qu Jianlei once.

He stated that the Earth Room had turned over the Celestial District thoroughly but found no clues about the parties involved in the fight.

However, some spectators saw the battle between the two parties that night.

The battle that night actually affected quite a few surrounding residents, with the casualties reaching double digits.

But some people dared to risk their lives to watch, because, well, the curiosity for gossip is truly a human instinct.

It’s said that participants from both sides survived and, fearing the intervention of the City Guard, fled in separate ways.

Would Ultimate Warriors in a fight be worried about the City Guard’s intervention?

The answer is: Yes! They really would!

The strength of the City Guard is certainly much inferior, but with mechas, the gap narrows considerably.

Especially when they are in the Celestial District, which is not only rich in mechas but also has many Modified Warriors and the occasional Ultimate Warrior.

The battle occurred on the outskirts of the city and resulted in local casualties, a situation that is particularly serious.

The Gathering Area isn’t qualified to deal with Ultimate Warriors, but if killed on the spot, it’s just that, and Central City wouldn’t care.

Even if captured, it wouldn’t look good; aside from being disgraceful, they’d face punishment upon returning to Central City.

So it was perfectly normal for both parties involved to run away tacitly.

Both parties escaped, which was good news for Qu Jianlei.

But he was a bit puzzled, "Can’t you check flight... hmm, you can’t check the transit records, do you not have that qualification?"