Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 472 - 344: Deep Words from Shallow Acquaintance

Chapter 472: Chapter 344: Deep Words from Shallow Acquaintance

Qu Jianlei also knew that his car seemed... a bit out of place for the neighborhood’s class.

But when it comes to cars, isn’t practicality the main thing? As long as it works for him, it’s fine.

He’s not trying to get others to accept his way of thinking, but if someone deliberately makes a fuss over it, he finds it pointless.

Pan Xing was at a combative age and raised an eyebrow, "Why not buy a better car?"

Qu Jianlei glanced at him indifferently, too lazy to respond. He didn’t care to argue with a kid.

Pan Xing wanted to speak again, but a middle-aged man interrupted, "Roarers are practical, so don’t talk nonsense if you don’t understand!"

The man’s name was Teng Wenli, a C-level Warrior, highly regarded in the neighborhood.

Pan Xing dared not say anything more, and the barbecue banquet finally began.

In fact, most who came to the banquet did so more out of respect for the tradition, given Panda was just a tenant.

If the other party bought a house here, it would be different. A temporary tenant still feels a bit lacking in status.

Even those who could afford such a house wouldn’t be weak.

The neighbors were more interested in the twin sisters, thinking they raised Panda’s impression score.

Qu Jianlei didn’t care about everyone’s reactions. He was greeting people, but his attitude was lukewarm, somewhat stiff.

As the food and drink settled, a woman with an enduring charm spoke up.

"Mr. Panda rented this house. I wonder what profession he’s in now and what his future plans are?"

If memory serves correctly, she’s Pan Xing’s mother Alice; Qu Jianlei’s memory is quite good.

However, he wanted to integrate into normal society and sometimes had to restrain his emotions.

So he replied with a blank expression, "I haven’t found a job yet, planning to rest for a while first."

"Jobless?" Alice blinked, showing obvious surprise.

In fact, her surprise was so exaggerated that it seemed slightly theatrical, "Living in our neighborhood... you’re actually jobless?"

Qu Jianlei felt a bit helpless. If he didn’t cherish this hard-earned normal life, he wouldn’t mind flipping out.

But now, he could only answer calmly, "I was overworked recently... Jobless people can’t live here?"

"Of course not," Alice answered emphatically, "Our neighborhood is full of people with status and proper income."

Qu Jianlei looked deeply at her, feeling his fire qi was hard to suppress, "So what’s your profession?"

Alice was a full-time housewife with a well-off husband, so her role was raising four children at home.

Pan Xing was the second of her four children, and with two younger ones, handling them all was quite taxing.

However, she wouldn’t admit to being unemployed and arrogantly replied, "I’m in finance."

Qu Jianlei wasn’t skilled at reading people but could sense her insecurity.

Yet, he didn’t want to bicker over it and merely remarked, "Finance, huh? I’ve dabbled a bit in that area too."

His involvement in finance was back in the Blue Star days. Here, the most he’d done was engage in robbery.

Strictly speaking, this was still moving wealth through coercion and seizure.

It’s just that the platforms differ, but essentially, there’s not much difference.

"You... understand finance?" Alice glanced at him and sneered, "Does loan sharking count?"

Admittedly, offending people has little to do with intelligence but much to do with emotional intelligence.

Like Alice, who was clearly used to being domineering, saying whatever came to mind without hesitation.

But she soon realized her problem—her temper had caused her quite a bit of suffering.

She tried to make her tone more polite, "Without proper employment, it’s easy to develop short-term behaviors... not good for the neighborhood."

The words were harsh but true; everyone works hard, and being idle and aimless breeds problems.

I’m not as poor as you think, okay? Qu Jianlei was really speechless.

Yet, he couldn’t say that, and after understanding Green Water City’s prices, he didn’t dare claim to be wealthy.

At this moment, the younger sister from the business guide couldn’t hold back, "Panda bro has money; he’s a Modified Warrior!"

Modified Warrior... Hearing this, the expressions of the neighbors varied.

A Modified Warrior’s identity is not lacking, with a set threshold for status.

Not one in a thousand, but picking out a few is possible; there’s a gate that ensures a minimum level of development.

But to say they’re exceptionally powerful... it’s just so-so.

Frankly, most Modified Warriors can’t afford a house in this neighborhood.

However, although that’s the reality, expecting the neighbors to point it out is unlikely—who’d bother stirring trouble?

Even Alice, typically reckless, only dared to mutter under her breath, "Heh, a Modified Warrior is impressive?"

Without waiting for others to react, the middle-aged man snorted coldly, "Alice, what are you saying? Is neighborhood relations about being powerful?"

He is just a C-level Warrior, but he handles things fairly and has extensive connections; many B-level Warriors are willing to respect him.

Alice, seeing him speak up, dared not say anything further. Her family’s wealth was not lacking, but it was not worth provoking such a person.

Then Teng Wenli looked at Qu Jianlei and spoke with a smile, "Friend, don’t mind it. The people in our neighborhood are quite nice."

Calling me "friend"? Qu Jianlei found it amusing, knowing that many B-level Warriors wouldn’t dare address him like this.

However, he didn’t care and directly asked, "Are you related to Energy Block Alliance?"

Teng Wenli was expecting some kind of thanks or something from the other party. Even if there was no thanks, didn’t he help out?

But he hadn’t expected that he’d be asked such a question, leaving him momentarily stunned.

After pondering for a bit, he answered earnestly, "I have some contact with them... What do you want to ask?"

He is currently in charge of education, specifically handling various selection matters for reserve Superpower Warriors.

Don’t underestimate the power of a C-level; his authority is quite large. Back then, if the Bentleys Family had someone to say hello, how could they have ended up ruined?

He can’t decide the exact number of Genetic Potions injected but a slight bias is not a problem.

Still, when he asked, he was a bit confused because he indeed had contact with the Energy Block Alliance.

Being part of the government, having contact with the Energy Block Alliance isn’t quite appropriate, but that’s just a principle; making exceptions is understandable.

He cared about why the other party asked that question.

Qu Jianlei shook his head, "It’s not that I want to ask anything; I just know the alliance has some unique techniques."

He thought of how the Spirit Fox can conceal its cultivation level, maybe this Teng Wenli can also see others’ hidden cultivation levels?

"Techniques?" Teng Wenli softly chewed on the word, and a hint of understanding appeared in his eyes as he looked at the other party.

He smiled and nodded, "Ah, Panda, are you this new neighbor of mine who’s awakened?"

To correlate so quickly? Qu Jianlei was quite surprised by this as well; indeed, great talents hide among the people.

He smiled, "I’m not sure if I’ve awakened or not, hopefully borrowing your good words."

When Pan Xing heard Panda had awakened, his expression immediately changed, knowing a Superpower Warrior wasn’t someone he could provoke.

But hearing the other admit he might not be awakened, his heart instantly relaxed.

Then he couldn’t help but mutter, "Haha, can someone not know if they’ve awakened?"

Teng Wenli looked at him helplessly, "Young lad, if you can’t speak properly, don’t speak!"

Pan Xing was a bit unhappy after receiving that look and couldn’t help but say, "I also had two Genetic Potion injections!"

He was lucky to have the chance for a third injection; a Modified Warrior was practically guaranteed, and successful awakening meant a Superpower Warrior.

Precisely because of this, he acted so spirited.

Teng Wenli glared at him fiercely, "So you know yourself that you’ve only injected twice?"

Everyone was neighbors, how could he not know Pan Xing’s situation?

His family had good conditions, taking large amounts of supplements for awakening since childhood; he was the type to win at the starting line.

Yet despite this, the second-time injection effectiveness wasn’t good, and qualifying for the third injection was very uncertain.

His family had to plead with Teng Wenli and spend a large sum of money to secure the third injection qualification.

Teng Wenli knew well that awakening was quite a gamble; those with poor second-time effectiveness might have better results the third time.

But generally, those with good second-time effectiveness had a higher chance of awakening.

Don’t flaunt such trivial matters in front of me, okay? Without my help, you might not even have the qualification!

Pan Xing’s expression turned a bit embarrassed. After all, he was still a young lad, "Uncle Wenli, I’m well-prepared this time."

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but glance at the sisters.

So that was his intention? Teng Wenli chuckled and shook his head, truly, kids can be quite kiddish.

But after all, they were long-term neighbors; he still spoke seriously.

"Are you taking polite words seriously? Would an unawakened Modified Warrior actively mention ’techniques’?"

Turns out, he doesn’t genuinely have some discerning ability, it’s just that he has sharp observation skills.

The younger sister among the sisters walked over to Qu Jianlei, teasingly pushed him and rolled her eyes.

"Oh, you, we’ve been running back and forth helping you, and yet you don’t tell us the truth... what attribute did you awaken?"

You’re really showing no restraint, Qu Jianlei looked at her helplessly, then wryly spread his hands.

"You shouldn’t ask about this either. Awakening attribute... is that something you can casually ask?"

This matter is indeed taboo, although the attribute information of Superpower Warriors will circulate eventually, the later it leaks, the better.

Teng Wenli looked thoughtfully at Qu Jianlei, "Did you record your awakening?"