Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 552 - 422: Crashing In

Just as the three families were each speculating, Donastar’s estate was in an uproar.

The Mine Master’s body wasn’t even cold, and the family was already in chaos.

Primmo, Donastar’s cousin once removed, was nearing forty and a C-level Gold Attribute warrior.

Most of the time, he stayed at the Mine, responsible for fending off those eyeing the family assets with ill intentions.

He was a pillar of the family business, diligent and brave in his work.

Donastar was quite generous to him, providing cultivation resources and even promising him significant shares once he reached B-level.

When Primmo rushed back upon hearing the bad news, the estate was already in disarray.

He promptly stated, "It’s only a matter of time before I advance to B-level. My uncle had promised, and I must have a share of the stakes."

However, he was only a cousin once removed; unless all of Donastar’s direct relatives were gone, he would not inherit any part of the estate.

He emphasized how dedicated he was to the family business and how the Mine couldn’t run without his support.

But it was useless; Donastar had so many children fighting over the inheritance, how could it be his turn?

Primmo’s frustration was beyond words.

However, since his uncle’s body hadn’t even been laid to rest, he had to consider public opinion before acting.

To outsiders, a cousin once removed demanding a share of the stakes was a bit excessive.

The family knew how much he contributed, but who would speak up for him?

So he really couldn’t start a family feud unless he planned to eliminate all the rightful heirs.

That night, while he was drinking alone in the estate’s pavilion, a rough-looking Modified Warrior approached.

This person, nicknamed Snakehead, was a member of the Mineral Protection Team and one of his trusted enforcers.

"Boss, just waiting around isn’t a solution; we need to think of a plan," Snakehead said.

"What plan could there be?" Primmo replied sullenly. "Killing one or two people won’t solve the problem."

In the Imperial society, family ties were still quite strong, and while internal strife existed, it couldn’t go too far.

"I have a suggestion," Snakehead said, despite his brawny looks he was considered one of the more intelligent in the Mineral Protection Team.

"Boss, you know well enough that the boss’s death is closely tied to Poliana."

"Do you need to say it?" Primmo snorted, clearly obvious, like seeing lice on a bald head.

However, this was a taboo topic recently at the estate, and no one dared to mention it.

Everyone wanted to avenge Donastar, but it was unrealistic.

Considering the opponent’s handiwork, not only did they kill Donastar, but even A-level Black Wood Guest fell.

Facing such combat value and seeking revenge would be akin to seeking death.

Not to mention that Poliana was a government official in charge of civil affairs; no matter who inherited the estate, they’d still need her approval to run the mine.

Previously, she might have ignored Donastar, but if someone else continued the family business, there’d be no respect.

The situation was tougher than people, making revenge a topic not even worth discussing.

Primmo deflatedly said, "That was my uncle’s own doing, but... I’ll eventually avenge him."

Snakehead ignored his statement and continued, "Now, many outside are watching us."

That’s for sure, those two shots wiped out more than half of the family combat power, and the remaining two B-level were all hired.

If no one was eyeing the family assets, that would be strange indeed.

"Tch," Primmo smacked his lips impatiently, "Can I manage all that?"

He didn’t even know where his shares were, how could he afford to care about such trivial matters?

Snakehead, however, was straightforward, "So what we can do now... is avenge the boss!"

"But the target isn’t Poliana, it’s the Starr Family... if it weren’t for their instigation, the boss wouldn’t have died."

"Hmm?" Primmo shook his head; this reasoning was somewhat novel, "Continue!"

Snakehead lowered his voice, "The Starr Family is not easily provoked, but they are currently beset with internal and external troubles..."

According to him, the three families were in a tense standoff, and if they escalated the conflict, they’d surely end up in chaos.

Once the situation was in turmoil, opportunities would arise, and maybe the three families would suffer mutual destruction.

Anyway, with so many vultures around, surely someone would take the opportunity to add insult to injury, shifting focus from our family.

At the same time, this might create an opportunity to eliminate Poliana, avenging Donastar.

"... After doing such a thing, showing your strength and determination, who would dare say you have no right to inherit the estate?"

Primmo pondered, feeling a bit dizzy; he forced out a bit of alcohol to clear his mind.

He thought carefully, "However, something feels off... what if they don’t recognize it?"

Snakehead’s eyes flashed with fierceness, "Then let the word out that someone is avenging the boss and see who dares to take on this mess!"

Primmo pondered and replied, "Then we’ll have to flee at that time."

Snakehead rolled his eyes, "Boss, you have the potential to advance to B-level, if someone else takes over the business, how can you stay?" 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Primmo took out a cigarette, lit it, and began to think carefully, "Let me think about it."

The snakehead, impatient, said, "What is there to think about? In any case, we’re leaving, why not take a risk? Chaos is the only opportunity!"

Primmo, who has long been responsible for maintaining the mine’s security, is no saint; he’s had more than one or two lives on his hands.

After a good while of careful thought, he gritted his teeth, "Let’s do it!"

With his decision to take action, things changed once again. The Imperial requires certain standards for city environments; most mines are far from city surroundings.

Therefore, criminal gangs brazen enough to plunder mines usually have some heavy weapons.

To protect the mine, the Mineral Protection Team also has heavy weapons, along with high-fire explosives and the like.

Under Primmo’s arrangement, a machine cannon was set up on a tall building, directly facing the gate of the Starr Clan’s mansion from afar.

Early that morning, the gate of the mansion opened, and two bulletproof SUVs drove out.

With a series of muffled "thud-thud-thud", the SUVs were riddled with countless holes.

Artillery fire in the city! This has serious implications.

The City Guard was deployed once more, quickly surrounding the tall building, even alerting an A-level Warrior to come.

However, it was useless; the cannon was mounted on the rooftop with clever concealment, and crucially... it was remotely aimed and fired!

Three more members of the Starr Family died, and five were seriously injured.

At this point, the situation spiraled completely out of control.

Neither Poliana nor the Ye Family expected that someone would be insane enough to use a machine cannon in the city.

But after hearing the news, both families immediately recalled all their members, not even going to work.

The Ye Family also has an ancestral home in the city, where they all gathered, and they even hired a team of City Guards to keep watch.

Poliana’s family is relatively small, so they rented a mansion from a consortium to reside in.

Even she herself didn’t go to work, taking leave to stay with her family.

In contrast, the Starr Clan went completely berserk, openly declaring their intention to mobilize A-level Warriors from the Outer Star Realm for revenge!

The sound of the machine cannon in the Central City not only startled the upper echelons of Fengrao City but also the highest authorities of Star No. 4.

The planet’s highest management team works in this city; how can they tolerate such chaos?

The fourth in command of Star No. 4 took notice of this matter, demanding the fastest response and solution.

To this extent, unless it involves the Supreme, no one can stop the government’s resolve to rectify the situation.

The Starr Family didn’t dare defy orders from above, but they expressed grievance... So many in our family have died!

Meanwhile, they were also utilizing forces from other star realms to communicate with Star No. 4.

Of course, applying pressure was out of the question; the planet’s primary administrative units are quite autonomous.

If it were a peer unit from the same star realm, Star No. 4 might have some concerns, but outsiders from the Outer Star Realm were of little consequence.

But whether it was Poliana or the Ye Family, they both firmly insisted that it was the Starr Clan who started the trouble!

The Ye Family’s child was beaten first, and then they were targeted for a tax investigation.

As for Poliana, she was first harassed by Donastar, and then also targeted for a tax probe.

Amidst the bickering, everyone finally discovered a hidden character—Gwendolyn!

If he hadn’t arranged for Romel to get into the Cleanliness Department, the situation would never have escalated to this point.

However, concerning this person introduces another issue: having to consider the Guard Captain Hertman of the second in command.

In the context of Star No. 4’s landscape, the first and second in command’s relationship is unlikely to be harmonious; otherwise, the Imperial wouldn’t allow it.

And the fourth in command has a good relationship with the first; he’s entrusted with security issues because the leader has given him authority.

But the fourth in command won’t go all out against the second either; the first’s tenure is long over, yet he hasn’t left, but it’s only a matter of time.

Then they confronted Gwendolyn, asking, how could you do such a thing?

Gwendolyn calmly stated, Panda gave me a sum of money to do this favor.

At his level, doing things for money is routine, and he needn’t hide it.

Talk of "acting according to law," that’s for the lower levels; anyone who truly believes it is a fool.

With involvement from teachers at Green Water Academy, the fourth in command’s people had to act cautiously.

Further investigation revealed that, indeed, it was the Starr Clan who provoked the others first.

Thus, they couldn’t pressure Qu Jianlei anymore.

Investigations at this level couldn’t be stopped even by higher educational institutions, but the key issue is: their stance wasn’t justified!

If Green Water Academy wanted to pursue this, they could fully accuse Fengrao City, even Star No. 4, of being unscrupulous in their conduct.

Therefore, reasoning isn’t entirely useless; the key is whether the parties involved have the strength to reason.

After realizing this, the investigators approached an associate dean at the Engineering College to have him send a message to Panda.

This matter was purely a misunderstanding; why not just let it slide?