Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 443 - 315: Imperial Dogs

Qu Jianlei didn’t set the range of the electromagnetic storm too large; it was just limited to these three buildings, otherwise it would consume too much of his Inner Breath.

He really didn’t care much about those solo combat riff-raff outside the building.

However, he didn’t let his guard down either, his figure flickering like a phantom, impossible for others to catch.

It’s worth mentioning that the Garden Department has quite a few B-level warriors, more than double digits.

But only three B-level warriors were on night duty, and now there are only four, the rest who were off-duty all went outside to support.

As soon as the electromagnetic storm hit, the lights went out, Mechas were damaged, many weapons malfunctioned, and crucially, communications were disrupted.

There were just four B-level and seven or eight C-level warriors left to ensure a strong damage output.

Three B-levels were pursuing Qu Jianlei in attack, while only one was dealing with Pan Yifu.

But most of the non-electromagnetic weapons were targeting Pan Yifu—everyone was aware of his fragile defense.

Even though communications failed, being in the same courtyard, they could still convey some messages by shouting.

But Pan Yifu would never sit by and watch others bully Black Heaven; he directly used the Flame Cage to trap one Gold Attribute B-level.

Qu Jianlei was equally decisive, performing Finger Techniques while dodging, until he realized there was actually a B-level Water Attribute chasing him.

He was briefly annoyed: Who gave you the confidence to think you could break my defense?

After all, the first superpower warrior he killed was Bobov, who had a Water Attribute.

Unfortunately, although he specialized in Electromagnetic Techniques, right now he was focused on executing the electromagnetic storm, no time for more Finger Techniques.

So he dodged rapidly several times and appeared beside the B-level Water Attribute warrior.

The latter was shocked, he originally intended to flee, but the opponent’s Body Technique was so bizarre, he guessed escape wasn’t possible.

However, when it came to close combat, he wasn’t intimidated at all because that was his forte!

People always say Water Attribute defense is weak, but isn’t that naturally given?

Anyway, setting aside Attributes, in close combat he didn’t believe many could surpass him.

His physical defense wasn’t bad, a proper muscular man, and his agility was top-notch.

If he wasn’t relying on Techniques but pure combat, he wouldn’t fear anyone!

But the next moment, he saw a familiar figure, is this... me in the mirror? No wonder it looked familiar!

Wait a minute, the figure is familiar but... where’s my head?

No head, and blood is spurting out from the neck, what’s going on here?

He was confused because this was his last thought in life, although some on the scene clearly saw what happened.

"A blade cutting off a B-level’s head?" Pan Yifu saw this and couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

He killed more than one B-level... okay, it was two, but both were crushed by sheer cultivation level and Techniques.

A B-level, managing to slay another B-level with pure cold weapon combat... how long since such a thing was seen?

The opposing Water Attribute was fragile, that was a given, but was Black Heaven’s Electromagnetic Attribute really that tough?

Anyway, pure physical combat where a B-level kills another B-level, was exceedingly rare.

For Qu Jianlei, using such a simple, brutish method was a desperate measure—hands were busy with Finger Techniques.

During continuous output, temporarily stopping Finger Techniques was possible, but time was limited.

Rather than using Techniques to injure, using weapons made more sense—otherwise why carry a blade?

Another Wood Attribute B-level Star Thief saw this, terrified and turned to flee, "Decapitator... heads-eating madman!"

To make a long story short, after clearing most of the Garden Department people, the two quietly left, the whole process took less than ten minutes.

Due to electromagnetic interference, related info didn’t spread immediately.

Some noticed, Black Heaven and Pan Yifu rampaging through the Garden Department, but... let them make a mess.

For most Star Thieves, the Garden Department’s sinister appearance was detestable, many wanted to see them humiliated.

With a major enemy looming, the desire for mockery could be set aside, but was the Garden Department really worth rescuing?

Many Star Thieves believed the Garden Department’s most valuable assets were those dozen B-levels... and a few of the bosses’ support.

Apart from that, what did they have, over a hundred Mechas?

So the Garden Department had a strong sense of disconnection, it was strong, but mainly due to formidable personnel and having backing. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Speaking of possessions, there was really not much, it shouldn’t have been targeted by the Pioneer Corps.

Until two or three minutes later, someone realized, "Could it be they’re after the intelligence?"

Just then, the remaining Garden Department personnel passed the message—the archives room was ransacked by Black Heaven.

"Damn," someone couldn’t stand it, "I knew it, how could an Electromagnetic B-level suddenly appear, turns out it’s the Imperial’s dog!"

An Electromagnetic B-level was really rare, if one appeared on Zarif Star, it truly was bizarre.

The person said understood well that those archives from the Garden Department, if tallied up, were of grave significance.

Everyone knows, within Zarif’s star thieves, the most authoritative intelligence agency is the Intelligence Department.

And the Intelligence Department is directly under the Head of the House Committee, holding a very distinguished position, unlike the Garden Department.

On the surface, the Intelligence Department is outward-facing, gathering all kinds of information, having extensive data exchanges, very authoritative.

While the Garden Department is just a temporary agency set up by the star thieves on Zarif Star, handling internal and infiltrating spies.

Even Qu Jianlei suggested that attacking the Intelligence Department is dangerous, let’s target the Garden Department instead.

But is it really like this? Most people think so.

Only the true upper echelons of the star thieves know that the data and information of the Garden Department actually... surpass the Intelligence Department!

However, the creation of this peculiar phenomenon has objective reasons, although it sounds a bit like black humor.

The Intelligence Department of the star thieves has a very high security level, but precisely because of this, many eyes are on it.

So the current Intelligence Department... is not as reliable as imagined.

Star thieves are known for their ferocity, their management is not considered strict—they often think that being ferocious is enough.

However, reality is not quite like that, the Intelligence Department of the star thieves is really unstable, various factions have planted too many nails.

Those nails are not easy to place, they won’t be exposed easily, most of the time they lurk, just to minimize one’s own losses.

To the star thieves, the Intelligence Department is indeed not very reliable.

To put it extremely, "We’ve clocked a traitor," is truly not a joke, there might not even be an insider at all.

Truly, it’s Zarif Star’s Garden Department, seeming just like an internal extermination agency of star thieves, not very noticeable.

This agency also only handles planetary affairs, not outward-facing—purely an internal organization, not holding external power.

But many star thieves think, instead of risking leaks at the Intelligence Department, it’s better to choose someone trustworthy.

Thus many external intel are placed within the Garden Department, including top-secret levels.

And the Garden Department’s own intel is not considered much, their main task is eliminating spies.

The star thieves occupied Zarif, not even ten years, the Garden Department’s been established for only eight years, how much intel can they have?

Realizing this, someone couldn’t sit still, "Report immediately, quickly arrange experts to capture Black Heaven, that guy has a Storage Talisman!"

Qu Jianlei hadn’t realized how much trouble he and Pan Yifu had stirred up.

After dashing out of the Garden Department, the two raced wildly for their lives—there was no other way, the raging fire behind left them unable to hide.

Countless bullets from guns and cannons followed them, it was truly as dangerous as it could be.

After turning three or four corners, Pan Yifu’s figure paused slightly, then he continued sprinting, "Did someone cover me with Golden Armor?"

Qu Jianlei snorted, "I have it too... no idea who helped us out."

Pan Yifu wanted to say, we ran so fast and our movement was so elusive, yet someone precisely donned us with Golden Armor?

But right now saying this was pointless, "Turning another corner should be safe."

Reality proved, not safe at all, two mechas and a Wood Attribute B-level star thief lay in ambush inside.

Before turning the corner, Qu Jianlei directly used a Thunder Strike Skill, enveloping the trio, "Don’t mind them, run fast."

Pan Yifu originally wanted to hurl a Fireball at the Wood Attribute, but hearing him say that, decisively continued sprinting.

As Qu Jianlei passed by the Wood Attribute star thief, taking advantage of the opponent’s stiff state, raised his hand and hacked down.

Unfortunately, the opponent wore Wood Armor, he only managed to cut the neck, the blade got stuck, not severing it.

He kicked the opponent away, pulled out the blade and continued sprinting, inevitably feeling a bit regretful: probably didn’t kill.

Wood Attribute’s Perception Ability ranks second only to Wind Attribute, his ability to preemptively ambush the two was not without reason.

Star thieves with such special abilities, in theory, should be slain as much as possible, but Qu Jianlei also knew, avoiding entanglement is the right way.

So he continued fleeing while delivering a Spiritual Attack... Whether the guy survives, depends on his luck.

The two turned two more corners, Qu Jianlei finally slowed down.

Pan Yifu didn’t expect that this guy just decelerated, only after running ten-odd meters did he react.

He turned and saw beside this guy in his hand appeared a sidecar, immediately dumbfounded, "What’s this..."

"Intelligence Department’s car," Qu Jianlei answered casually, "I snagged it from the Garden Department earlier, thought it might be useful."

He really took it on impulse, somewhat surprised the Intelligence Department’s car could park at the Garden Department.

Pan Yifu then noticed, the sidecar also had a warning light, directly slipped in, sat into the sidecar, "Let’s go."

Want me as the driver? Qu Jianlei shot a glance, didn’t refuse, just remarked, "Then leave disrupting the enemy to you."

The two impersonated star thieves to reduce danger, when it’s time to take action and disrupt, it’s impossible not to act.

This is not just for a prior promise, but also because tonight’s fight truly was make or break.

If the Pioneer Corps’ attack gradually gets suppressed, the two won’t have any advantage, resulting in complete losses.