Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 517 - 387: Fighting Fire with Fire

The Empire’s interrogation methods are numerous, including various forms of torture, as well as auxiliary instruments and drugs.

Qu Jianlei’s past interrogation techniques were simple and crude, just the behavior of roughnecks, without the need for sophistication.

However, an A-level Wood Attribute daringly claims to go ahead, clearly confident in enduring the interrogation.

Many A-levels have their unique skills, making them hard to guard against, and truly not to be underestimated.

Yet Qu Jianlei was in no hurry to make a move, merely giving a cold smile, "Qi Feixiong, is it?"

The A-level Wood Attribute’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, then followed with a cold laugh.

"Knowing my identity... are you scared?"

"Would I be afraid of you?" Qu Jianlei laughed, with an indescribable contempt in his laughter.

After a moment, he slowly spoke, "I checked your communication watch, do you have a large family?"

Qi Feixiong’s face changed again; his biggest mistake during this mission was not bringing a blank watch.

He understood the implication in the other’s words, so he could only sigh.

"You should also know, I’m not with the Quantum people, just a professional bodyguard."

He works for the Nine Lives Cat Fund, which invested in Quantum’s team and provided people for this mission at Quantum’s request.

Qi Feixiong has some wealth, as a minor shareholder of the Nine Lives Cat, and occasionally contributes to the fund, mostly in direct confrontations.

Living this way for a long time, he became careless, and this time he came with his daily-use watch.

When he realized this mistake, he didn’t buy a new one, thinking it unnecessary.

But the other’s words revealed his serious mistake.

"I don’t care what you do," Qu Jianlei replied indifferently.

"I only know you’re working for the Quantum people, and I have never provoked you before."

"If you cooperate, I’ll grant you a quick death; if not, you’ll suffer, and your whole family will be buried with you."

Qu Jianlei knew the Empire’s ethos; generally, threatening with family was ineffective—most people didn’t fall for it.

But today, he wanted to try, to see if there might be an exception.

Qi Feixiong’s face grew darker, and he spoke coldly, "Black Heaven, are you really going to harm the old, weak, sick, and disabled?"

"Why can’t I?" Qu Jianlei retorted expressionlessly, "Don’t they spend the money you earn?"

The test results were good, as the other party clearly cared about this point.

Actually, this was not unexpected; Qi Feixiong was already subdued, he couldn’t escape even if he wanted to.

If he cared for his family’s survival, he might plead for life, thinking of revenge after escaping danger.

But the problem now was, he had no opportunity to escape; the other side had already killed two of his people, there was no chance of surviving.

Since either way he’s doomed, why not strive for a way out for his family?

Qi Feixiong thought the same in his heart, hesitated for a moment, then sighed, "You’re really despicable for doing this!"

"Heh," Qu Jianlei laughed nonchalantly, "What did you do, coveting my Electromagnetic Body Technique?"

"Zheng Ziyang is dead, yet you can’t suppress your greed, chasing to Star No. 2, and now... call me despicable?"

Qi Feixiong’s mind was in a daze, "Zheng Ziyang really is dead... were you the one who killed him?"

"Yes," Qu Jianlei nodded, having already checked that the other side had no locators or similar devices, so he was willing to chat.

Hearing this, Qi Feixiong gave a bitter smile, "It was you, they thought it was an ambush... I’m not wronged."

Generally, people thought a B-level Electromagnetic couldn’t trick an A-level Earth Attribute, only an ambush was possible.

But now it seems, four A-levels from Green Water fell to the other’s hand, how could this be done by ambush?

He was sure that after dark, his group still contacted another group, who said they were about to enter a dance hall.

Now the night has not yet passed, four people have reunited, and two have already died.

This really wasn’t an ambush, it was a severe misjudgment of the other’s strength; Quantum’s information is really deceptive!

At this moment, he heard Black Heaven speak again, "Do you want to save your family... and your family’s assets?"

Qu Jianlei didn’t know the other’s wealth, but being an A-level with a large family, how could there be no way of making money?

"Yes!" Qi Feixiong answered without hesitation, "But I won’t do anything violating the Awakened’s honor!"

Qu Jianlei sneered disdainfully, "Four A-levels and the Supreme besiege a B-level, and you have the face to talk about honor?"

Qi Feixiong felt slightly embarrassed, "Anyway, those disgusting things... I won’t do too disgusting things!"

He finally realized that his family’s life was at stake, so he added a "too" to "disgusting things."

Qu Jianlei spoke in a deep voice, "My first question is: Where is the Supreme now... don’t mention the name, just the address!"

Qi Feixiong didn’t dare to mention the Supreme directly; upon hearing, he instinctively asked, "Are you still looking for him?"

"It’s me asking you," Qu Jianlei cleared his throat lightly, "Could you cooperate a bit?"

Qi Feixiong already realized from their statements that the other side wasn’t Supreme.

They weren’t Supreme, yet dared to target Supreme; he didn’t know whether to call them arrogant or ignorant.

But Steve was with Quantum, not the Supreme of the Nine Lives Cat!

In fact, due to Quantum’s intelligence failure this time, Qi Feixiong was caught in a certain-death situation, and he felt a deep resentment.

Betraying Quantum doesn’t count as betraying; if you dare to ask, I’ll dare to tell! "He’s at the Wangjiang Tower in Sanqiao Garden."

Sanqiao Garden? Qu Jianlei really knows this place; it’s in Papong, and not far from the Papong Black Market!

The Papong Black Market is set under a bridge, a three-way bridge that the locals call Sanqiao.

Sanqiao Garden is on a small hill at the confluence of two rivers, a large area of villas with a few scenic viewing towers.

Unlike Blue Star culture, in the Imperial Civilization, there’s hardly any concept of "lakeside scenery."

Being near lakes and seas, although there are some views, it’s too damp, there are many insects, and vines grow wild, making cleaning inconvenient.

So, although Sanqiao Garden’s environment is nice and security is good, its popularity has always been lukewarm, and prices haven’t gone up.

Of course, there are always people who love water, and this area isn’t short on enthusiasts’ favor.

It’s just a very common community, not low-grade, not widely recognized, with prices unable to soar, lackluster and not eye-catching.

Wangjiang Tower is a viewing tower in Sanqiao Garden, a good spot for watching the river scenery. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The owner originally planned to live there, but after a few years, felt it wasn’t comfortable at all.

So he moved out, found someone to manage it, sometimes selling scenic view tickets and such, but rarely renting out the house.

Even if he did rent it out, it was short-term and non-periodic, not leasing long-term to anyone.

This way, not renting it for a long time for viewing didn’t arouse anyone’s suspicion.

Qu Jianlei had been to the Papong Black Market and intended to go a second time, so he’d considered the nearby situation.

He had a deep impression of Sanqiao Garden, even asking about the prices of building houses there.

Upon hearing this, he couldn’t help but nod, "Hiding there is indeed a good choice, hiding in plain sight... it’s easy to overlook."

"The most crucial thing is, he’s also Water Attribute! Performing techniques by the water gives a bonus."

Qi Feixiong silently glanced at him, his eyes filled with indescribable resentment, "Have you thought about going to the Papong Black Market?"

In fact, Steve even suspected Black Heaven had already been to the Papong Black Market.

"I damn," Qu Jianlei’s mouth twitched at what he heard, "the old fellow actually wants to trap me?"

He already had the thought of going after Supreme, and now hearing the other side was watching him so closely, he felt even more eager to try.

"Do you have more detailed information? If you can say more, maybe I’ll spare your life."

Qi Feixiong thought for a moment, shook his head in frustration, "I want to live too, but he’s with Quantum, and I really don’t know much."

"You can ask anything else, and I’ll answer, not asking you to spare my life, just asking you to let my family and business go."

Was there really nothing else to ask? In Qu Jianlei’s mind now, it was all about dealing with Steve.

But he eventually found a question, "How many people did Quantum bring to Star No. 2?"

"Nine," Qi Feixiong betrayed this information without hesitation, "one Supreme, eight A-level... including me!"

He even clarified that four A-levels are active in small and medium cities.

Anyway, he’s not with Quantum; in fact, of the eight A-levels that came this time, three aren’t from the Quantum Pioneer Team.

Whatever the case, the Nine Lives Cat only sent him, and he doesn’t need to be responsible for those beyond the Nine Lives Cat.

But it was a bit regrettable, as he initially thought this was the last question, but unfortunately, it wasn’t!

The last question made him nervous, "Where is Quantum Team headquarters?"

In that instant, Qi Feixiong thought he might have misheard, "You want to mess with Quantum Headquarters?"

Despite how funds appear high and mighty when investing in Pioneer Teams, seemingly ignoring the other side.

In reality, despite appearances, it shows that "those with money are the bosses."

In fact, what are Pioneer Teams? They’re quasi-military, individually often tougher and more aggressive than military warriors.

Anyway, Qi Feixiong believed, even if given ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to go trouble Quantum Headquarters.

Qu Jianlei did not answer his question, simply responded indifferently, "I’m asking you."

Qi Feixiong pondered for a moment before answering, "In the Bei Hai Star Realm, not sure of the exact location; if you go there, you can find out."

Qu Jianlei listened with some confusion, "The Quantum Pioneer Team in this Star Realm is just a branch?"

If that were true, he would have to reevaluate Quantum’s size.

"It’s just an office," Qi Feixiong replied deeply, "Normally, there isn’t even a Supreme."

Qu Jianlei listened expressionless, the cold blue light reflected on his face, making him seem extraordinarily coldhearted.

After a while, he spoke in a low voice, "Do you have anything else to say?"