Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

There are quite a few Mineral Stars around Star No. 2, with two just in this Star System.

Ultimately, it became the first Habitable Star outside the Central Star not only due to its good conditions but also because the surrounding Mineral Stars add a lot of points.

In this Star System, the planets are very close, so there's no need for any jumping; you can fly directly to reach them.

The natural environment of these two Mineral Stars is not very good, besides extreme weather, there are also various Mutant Beasts.

But internships on these Mineral Stars are also a responsibility of the Imperial higher education academies.

Firstly, it can cultivate professionals such as those in mining or machinery maintenance, and secondly, it can cultivate combat talents.

Green Water Academy also has internship quotas every year, as well as death quotas.

Not everyone can intern on the Mineral Star; that's a privilege for excellent students.

Most people go to government offices or companies for internships — if you're destined to be mediocre, why take risks?

In other words... students who haven't interned on a Mineral Star generally won't have a very high ceiling.

So, although there is a death quota, truly ambitious people won't pass up this opportunity.

Let me help with the guard duty? Qu Jianlei's lips couldn't help but twitch.

In Blue Star's online novels, protagonists always stand out in various trials, but when it comes to me... I become a babysitter?

But it's not something I can't accept, after all, with his current strength, pretending to be a student and clearing low-level dungeons is too embarrassing.

But he still has a question, "Looking after students... not to mention what this Modified Warrior can do, is Green Water lacking teachers?"

Are you really considering yourself a Modified Warrior? The old dean felt a bit helpless inside.

Do you have any sense of what kind of existence you are?

He complained inwardly but patiently explained, "The internship isn't limited to these two Mineral Stars."

"Academies from other planets can also come to these two Mineral Stars for internships, similarly, we can also go to other places."

This... indeed makes sense, Qu Jianlei nodded, "I understand, but what I meant was, are there few academy teachers?"

The punk young man rarely spoke seriously, "This time the academy received notification of twenty slots to enter the Celestial Hook Star Realm."

"Celestial Hook Star Realm..." Qu Jianlei frowned upon hearing, "Isn't it the Chaotic Asteroid Belt?"

Celestial Hook is a very stable Star Realm, developed for a long time, not presenting unknown dangers.

Even the Mineral Stars there are very stable, in steady development, not needing much guarding.

However, the astronomical phenomena there are a bit peculiar, with two Chaotic Asteroid Belts producing abundant but highly dangerous resources.

Due to the Imperial secrecy on Star Realm information, Qu Jianlei doesn't know much about the Outer Star Realm.

But even the news he knows, the old dean shouldn't be unaware.

Surely, the reason Qu Jianlei knows so much is mainly because... Celestial Hook and Maiden Star Realm are very close.

Maiden Star Realm is truly an Adventurer's Paradise; even though the military took over, many infiltrators covertly sneak in.

Even Qu Jianlei contemplated how to sneak in once, so naturally, he wants to understand its surrounding Star Realm.

The old dean sighed, "It's indeed the Chaotic Asteroid Belt, otherwise would I be so worried?"

Then he straightened his face, "The academy will send two teachers to lead, but... if something happens, the two of them may not be enough!"

Qu Jianlei raised his wine glass and drained it, rubbing his chin, speaking thoughtfully, "But this Modified Warrior..."

"Saying it that way just becomes pointless," the old dean interrupted him without hesitation, looking quite displeased.

"What's really going on, we all have a notion, no need to be outsiders, right?"

Qu Jianlei looked thoughtfully at Granny Jia for a moment: No way, did you leak my background?

Granny Jia sensed his gaze and nodded to him, "He's right, if you go with them, I'll also feel assured."

These words not only express an opinion, but also imply: I didn't tell him your details, just that your capabilities are reliable.

Qu Jianlei blinked his eyes, still unable to fully accept: Am I actually becoming a university teacher?

He pondered and then asked, "When is this internship scheduled?"

"Soon," the old dean replied casually, "Since the semester has just started, about a month or so later."

Qu Jianlei calculated, with such a long time, entanglements with Cyan Blade Commerce Association and the military can likely be resolved.

But he still pays close attention to one point, "This appointment... won't restrict my freedom, will it?"

The old dean replied indifferently, "There are many idle people in the academy, one more won't matter."

"Just occasionally check on the progress of projects; you surely don't want to teach classes, do you?"

Qu Jianlei heard this and rolled his eyes again, thinking, why can't I teach classes?

But the less trouble, the better, so he nodded, "Will see the situation then, still have some matters to handle now."

The old dean also knows this guy is currently stuck in a heap of trouble.

Although he's willing to help a bit, thinking of the background of those troubles, he also feels somewhat powerless.

Being Supreme, he can't be too reckless, he can only express, "Let me know if you need help, I and my old sister still have some influence."

Qu Jianlei smiled and nodded, "Certainly."

He understood it clearly; they're only willing to use their influence to coordinate a bit, but when it comes to combat, he has to handle it himself.

However, one must be content. It's already quite good to have this attitude; they don't owe him anything.

Back on Star No. 4, no Supreme even stepped in to help him mediate; the Earth Scholar's intervention... that was just an accident.

But Earth Scholar, this organization, really cannot be underestimated; the next morning, Xiang Xue and Aunt Liu found the library.

The old subject was brought up again; they still wanted to obtain Paraquat's poison.

The archaeological enthusiasts reconciled with Bida, but these days they have run into Cyan Blade Commerce Association.

The Cyan Blade Commerce Association is generally in a defensive posture, but on Star One, their attitude isn't particularly weak.

After all, that's the Central Star of the Hope Star Realm; it's hard for them to shrink away.

On the Habitable Stars below, being a bit cowardly doesn't matter, but being cowardly on the Central Star means withdrawing from the entire star realm is not far away.

The fight hasn't officially broken out, but both sides have made contact through intermediaries.

The Cyan Blade Commerce Association has made it clear: retreats are possible on other planets, but absolutely not on Star One; they've hired a Supreme at a high price.

Now on Hope Star, the Commerce Association has two Supremes.

Judging by the fact that they'd rather send the new Supreme to Star One rather than Star No. 4, you can tell how determined they are.

Anyway, the outcome of the contact wasn't good; the other side is quite tough.

Qu Jianlei was curious, "They even sent someone to plead with me on Star No. 2, yet they're so arrogant on Hope Star?"

He's just a mere Modified Warrior; there's no reason he poses a bigger threat than the Earth Scholar organization.

Aunt Liu spread her hands and solemnly replied, "The fact proves that the other side... may be suspicious of our identity."

The force behind Panda is terrifying, having already taken down two Supremes; but what if the other side is a different force?

Though they've also injured one Supreme, compared to killing two Supremes... the severity is not even on the same level, don't you think?

Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment before asking, "Is it the difference in combat style?"

Aunt Liu hesitated but nodded; her organization and Panda's combat styles are indeed different.

She paid attention to all the opponent's fights and obtained detailed information as much as possible.

Whether willing or not, she must admit that Panda's organization is more efficient, more secretive, and more brutal in combat.

Normally, battles break out very suddenly and end in a short time, almost... leaving no survivors.

So far, the Cyan Blade Commerce Association has only confirmed one Panda member belongs to that organization; the rest are mysteries.

However, the archaeological enthusiasts are different.

Although they also have strong organizational skills, their battle efficiency and secrecy aren't bad either, everything is daunting when it comes to comparisons.

Panda's members are slaughter machines, while archaeological enthusiasts are a bunch of fearless fighters.

The differences between the two are quite obvious.

Aunt Liu sighed, "The other side is very meticulous in combat coordination and might figure something out."

She has fought against the Cyan Blade Commerce Association; their combat efficiency is high... just slightly inferior to Panda and the others.

In front of these professional Warriors, minor differences are magnified infinitely.

Qu Jianlei understood her meaning, murmuring, "So if I give you some reagents, it might aid the negotiation?"

Aunt Liu shook her head, "Negotiate what? Fight first!"

Qu Jianlei nodded at the words; it's the ally's request, with ample reason, making it hard to refuse.

"It might take two days to provide a batch... by the way, you need to stack them yourselves."

The stability of Poison Attribute stacking Technique is too poor, so it can't be used on a large scale on the battlefield, it's truly not that he's unwilling to help.

Aunt Liu didn't know if there were any Poison Attribute Awakened in her organization—this information is too high-level.

But that's what the organization needs to consider! She was simply concise, "I understand; just provide stable reagents."

Qu Jianlei had to start synthesizing Paraquat again, and by the next night, he produced over a hundred kilograms.

He planned to cease at two hundred kilograms, giving Earth Scholar at most a hundred kilograms.

This substance is too unfriendly to Wood Attribute, easily inciting public anger, so it's better to use it moderately, mainly as a deterrence.

At that moment, Little Lake spoke, "Camille's communications are very frequent, something might be happening."

Qu Jianlei was in a temporary safe house working, hearing this, he stopped what he was doing and dashed out of the house.

He ran a kilometer away before taking out the Vortex, "Connect with her using a relay."

Camille received the unfamiliar information, slightly surprised, and after seeing the content, responded quickly.

"Panda, are you on Star No. 2?"

"Yes," Qu Jianlei replied sternly, "I won't be returning to Star No. 4 for a short while; do you need any help?"

He already became friends with the Scavenger, and their relationship is quite good, so he's willing to lend some help.

"I don't need help," Camille answered decisively, "but you should run fast; Hoyel has been captured!"

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