Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 618 - 488: Logic Bomb

Qu Jianlei was a bit surprised upon hearing this, "Blitz being interested in us, isn't that expected? Why are you surprised?"

A whole family was wiped out just to frame me, how could they possibly ignore that?

"No," Youyou understood his logic and earnestly explained.

"When the video was first released, they didn't really care, it seemed like they didn't take you seriously."

"Hmm?" Qu Jianlei furrowed his brow, "Are they coming for you?"

"I'd love to say I'm not that important," Youyou replied faintly, "but... there's really no other reason."

"Stop being vain," Qu Jianlei snorted, "assess the risks we might face."

"At most four A-levels," Youyou responded dismissively, "with hidden and potential helpers, no more than ten."

In the next moment, it exclaimed, "Oh no, that guy from Customs Enforcement Division... is making a move!"

Soon after, a muffled sound came from not far away, and the whole ground shook twice.

Qu Jianlei released his perception, suddenly stunned, "The college's data center... has exploded?"

"Hehe," Youyou chuckled proudly, turning a bit faster, "it's my logic bomb!"

Qu Jianlei was astonished upon hearing this, "A logic bomb usually just causes a short circuit, but this... actually exploded?"

"The opponent's instantaneous output was too large," Youyou answered quietly, "I also didn't expect it to be so vicious."

"But..." Qu Jianlei hesitated for a moment, still expressing, "using the college's data center as a shield, isn't that quite unethical."

That said, he silently added a sentence in his heart—why do I kind of like it though?

"This was just my protective measure," Youyou justified confidently, "if no one attacked me, it would naturally be safe."

"Now that it's exploded, you're not blaming the attacker but saying I am unethical... who do you think is really unethical?"

"Alright, I can't argue with you," Qu Jianlei shook his head, expressing helplessly, "mainly because the college has been good to me."

"The college eats fiscal budget!" Youyou replied casually, "The data center exploded and there's a culprit. What do you think the college feels?"

Qu Jianlei couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this, "You guy... really is quite sinister."

Youyou sighed anthropomorphically, speaking slowly, "Actually, I just wanted an extra layer of protection, was I wrong?"

"Not wrong," Qu Jianlei stated straightforwardly, "I just want to know now, has the college traced the culprit?"

His worry was a bit unnecessary, the college's data center wasn't planet-level, but it could rank in the top ten on Star No. 4.

Accidentally getting blown up is a lack of capability, but if they can't even find the attacker, even someone rash like Cheng Qingshan wouldn't agree.

Almost immediately, the college locked onto the attacker—it was data flow from the Customs Enforcement Division.

There was too much related evidence, the trajectory was unmistakable, and after multiple confirmations by the college's senior staff, they directly asked for the Supreme's involvement.

The college had no Guardian Supreme. There was only a corresponding Deputy Supreme, appointed by the Star Official Mansion.

Although just a Deputy Supreme, the Engineering College treated them well, and after all, even Supreme had to care about their face, right?

The key point is that this Customs Enforcement Division, though located on Star No. 4, didn't belong to the planetary system, nor even to the Star Realm system.

The division of labor for the Customs Enforcement was given by the Imperial, you couldn't not conform, they usually acted as they pleased, and no one cared.

But once something happened, there was no expectation of others supporting them, not stepping on them was considered decent.

The Supreme, furious, went to confront them.

Bullying volunteer teachers, we tolerated that, but now messing with our data center, is this a habit of bullying?

However, the Customs Enforcement Division remained calm, explaining unhurriedly.

This was an operation from the central control system at headquarters, we apologize for the loss caused to your college.

Financially, we can offer certain compensation, but other than that... there's really nothing more.

The Customs Enforcement Division is often criticized for this, being indifferent to others' feelings, yet very wealthy.

Caused you trouble? We're genuinely sorry, but our duty is just that.

As long as you're reasonable, financial compensation is negotiable—even as the Division has no money, some small amount can still be squeezed out.

But wanting to pursue other responsibilities? Sorry, that's impossible!

Don't even think about pursuing responsibility, not even expecting an apology—the Customs Enforcement Division's authority comes from the Imperial, feel free to complain up the chain.

Regarding the Supreme's questioning, the Customs Enforcement Division remained composed, not finding the opposition particularly intimidating.

Note that throughout the Hope Star Realm, there's only one Supreme in the Customs Enforcement Division, and they don't even stay in the realm regularly.

This shows that the Customs Enforcement Division's confidence isn't based on high-end combat power, but on the Imperial's functional division.

The Deputy Supreme was also helpless about this, saying you must explain why you attacked the college's data center.

The Customs Enforcement Division stated that it was a directive from above, let alone not knowing, even if they did, they couldn't casually disclose it.

The Deputy Supreme wouldn't agree, since he got involved, a little financial compensation wasn't going to resolve it.

Eventually, the case reached several big shots of the planet...

But that's a story for later. For now, the data center of the academy is down, and all teachers and students are severely affected.

The immediate priority is to restore partial functionality, making do for the time being. As for a full recovery... that will take time.

To maintain order in the academy, the Deputy Supreme set forth a baseline requirement—you are forbidden from touching the data center again.

If you dare, then I will not be courteous!

If he resorts to force, it will include, but is not limited to, the destruction of the opponent's data center.

No matter how powerful your artificial intelligence is, what can it do? I will physically destroy your terminal directly!

If anyone dares to stop him, he won't hesitate to kill. If the Supreme upholds righteousness, what's a few customs officers?

The Customs Enforcement Division also knows they are on the wrong side this time.

It isn't an unforgivable mistake for artificial intelligence to quietly seize control of other data centers; the weak deserve to be bullied.

But being caught is a mistake, not to mention damaging the opponent's equipment.

The customs officers attempted to resist, saying they couldn't make the decision and must report for instructions.

Upon hearing this, the Deputy Supreme was furious and directly smashed the gate of the Customs Enforcement Division, "Dare to say it again?"

The Customs Enforcement Division had to begrudgingly agree. Despite the power granted by the Imperial authority, they must consider the feelings of local government.

They can easily restrict artificial intelligence, just issue some targeted commands and bypass a few points.

In this way, Little Lake's safety is temporarily guaranteed, proving its logic bomb has been effective.

Little Lake quickly noticed this and, relying on the slightly repaired data center, launched another strike.

It has guts, trying to shine with just a bit of opportunity.

The data center was already weak and shaky, and its actions caused even more congestion in the data channels.

The teachers and students of the academy noticed this, feeling a significant delay and abnormal lagging.

But no one would realize that it's the activity of artificial intelligence; they would only curse the Customs Enforcement Division for being despicable.

At this point, the public opinion regarding Panda completely reversed.

Would the Customs Enforcement Division dare to openly destroy the academy's data center? What wouldn't they do?

In comparison, robbing the Vortex is hardly a big deal?

Moreover, their intention towards the Engineering College is just too obvious.

Even those faculty and students who previously didn't involve themselves started speaking up in support of Panda.

This forced even the bystanders' hands—only those who have suffered from network delay would understand.

However, at this moment, Qu Jianlei no longer paid attention to public opinion; he noticed a sudden increase in communications from the Blitz team.

After two days of data collection and analysis, Little Lake found that there were three main forces in close contact with Blitz recently.

One is a large mining group, another a consortium, and the last a large freight company.

Behind the mining group is the third-ranking Kleis. Such excellent local resources couldn't lack local governmental support.

The consortium is formed by several medium-sized banks and funds, with the main task of capturing market shares.

The freight company is an inter-star realm enterprise with a large volume of business.

Little Lake's ability to summarize ends here, "Which one do you think is the mastermind?"

"It's not a matter of 'what I think'," Qu Jianlei sighed, "and the suspect isn't necessarily just these three."

Little Lake insisted, "I think it's one of these three, or maybe two... Take a guess."

You're really boring! Qu Jianlei thought carefully and then answered uncertainly, "Maybe... the Hardeman Consortium?"

"I thought you would choose the mining group," Little Lake replied softly, "Kleis and Hoyel have deep conflicts."

Indeed, all three are quite suspicious! Qu Jianlei mused, answering seriously.

"Political struggle is terrifying, but the power of capital, you know... there are too many examples on Blue Star."

Little Lake didn't argue with him; its logic is strong, but its ability for independent analysis is lacking.

It softly suggested, "Why don't you investigate these three one by one?"

This is purely causing trouble for oneself! Qu Jianlei sighed inwardly.

"You really can't see me idle; I think hiding in the academy is quite good."

"If you are still on their target list, they might come to us... wouldn't it be better to wait here?"

"Don't be so lazy," Little Lake actually teased, "we can't mess around in the academy anymore; we must defend outside the borders!"

You made the academy suffer the most, didn't you? Qu Jianlei snorted disapprovingly.

However, he indeed had been troubling the academy a lot recently. If they wait for the other side to come, Cheng Qingshan might consider blacklisting him.

"So let's get moving... huh, someone actually came?"

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