Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Chapter 993 - 859: Missing Contact

Xiang Xue returned to the next room and told Celestial Sound about the decision made by the three Supreme.Celestial Sound was naturally extremely grateful, and in her heart, she thanked the seniors at the academy.

To say the least, knowing they might encounter the Divine Text Association, yet still willing to help, was a huge favor.

Then she hesitated for a moment and said, "Senior, I have a cousin, can I go pick him up?"

"Cousin?" Xiang Xue was a bit surprised when she heard this, "Why aren’t you two together?"

"My cousin is still young," Celestial Sound sighed helplessly.

Her cousin wasn’t actually that young. He was nineteen this year, had awakened the Fire Attribute, and was studying at the advanced academy.

It’s just that due to such a change, he temporarily couldn’t attend school.

The opposing force was too powerful, and even if the academy could protect him openly, it couldn’t prevent secret schemes.

This time she came to Paradise Star, bringing her cousin with her, firstly to seek help and secondly to preserve her uncle’s family’s bloodline.

In Celestial Sound’s words, her parents died early, and her achievements today were thanks to her uncle’s family’s support.

She is someone who repays kindness, naturally wanting to protect her cousin comprehensively.

Since her cousin has only awakened and hasn’t secured a C-level standing, Celestial Sound just arranged for him to hide, while she went out to make money.

When she left, she even left a few days’ worth of food and water for her cousin, while she herself was often hungry to the point of dizziness.

Still, she didn’t mind, as a B-level Awakened has much greater endurance than a normal person.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Xue couldn’t help but frown, "Is he really just hiding out calmly like that? After all, he is a man!"

She wasn’t advocating some fist-poetry or anything; it was mainly because in the Imperial, men naturally had more strength than women.

"He..." Celestial Sound thought of her cousin, feeling a bit helpless too.

He was the youngest son of her uncle, spoiled a little, used to getting things without effort, and had some trouble controlling his temper.

However, she had received favors from her uncle’s family, so naturally, she couldn’t fuss over such small matters.

So she could only express, "Rest assured, Senior, I’ll make sure he keeps his mouth shut."

What Xiang Xue was concerned about was whether the other side was reliable; it wasn’t her business if they had someone responsible or not. Not dragging down her own side was the proper thing.

Thus she nodded, "Alright then, how far is it, do you need me to go with you?"

That’s Xiang Xue’s habit in doing things, she wouldn’t get involved if she didn’t, but once decided, she would strive to make things perfect.

"That would be best," Celestial Sound’s eyes lit up when she heard this, as she was most afraid of being checked without an identity now, "Thank you, Senior!"

"Wait," Flower Scorpion interrupted, "Are you really going to accompany her?"

"I’ve already promised to help," Xiang Xue replied straightforwardly, "It’s no trouble to make another trip."

"Then I’ll go ask the boss," Flower Scorpion stood up, "By the way, who on this planet is troubling you?"

Celestial Sound hesitated and answered, "It’s not really trouble, only that they betrayed our trust... it’s a Supreme."

She didn’t specify which Supreme—maybe she didn’t have the courage to call them out by name.

"I’ll inquire," Flower Scorpion opened the door and left.

Celestial Sound looked at Xiang Xue in confusion: is this woman of higher status than you?

Xiang Xue helplessly raised an eyebrow: the boss is good in every way, just doesn’t trust us enough.

Not long after, Flower Scorpion returned and lightly said, "The boss said to let me go with you as well."

Celestial Sound couldn’t help speaking up, "Senior, are you worried I might harm someone?"

From this sentence, you can see, she really hadn’t interacted much with society, even asking a question like this.

But it’s not surprising either, Light Attribute Awakened... they are generally well-protected.

"You’re overthinking," Flower Scorpion replied flatly, "Your senior also needs protection."

Xiang Xue had a Supreme father, had been attacked before, and should be careful when it’s time to be cautious.

When the three of them went out, Terry was already waiting outside, "I’m going too."

Another A-level! Celestial Sound squinted her eyes but didn’t speak.

"Is that necessary?" Even Xiang Xue was a bit surprised, "So many people needed?"

"Prepare for the worst," Terry didn’t say much, "What if the other side has a Supreme ambushing the scene?"

Flower Scorpion and Xiang Xue didn’t say anything more when they heard this, but Celestial Sound was stunned again: could this person handle a Supreme?

Her cousin’s hiding place was quite far, about three hundred kilometers from there.

The four of them altered their appearances, twisted and turned for a long time, and only arrived four hours later.

Flower Scorpion sensed for a moment, then decisively contacted Qu Jianlei, "The person is no longer there, there are Watchers nearby."

"Then come back," Qu Jianlei replied without hesitation, "If that woman refuses to give up, then leave her be."

So far, Celestial Sound’s understanding of their team was only at a surface level, completely in time to let go.

However, though Celestial Sound lacked social experience, she knew this was her only reliance.

She first followed Flower Scorpion’s direction and used equipment to check the corresponding spot, finding indeed someone lurking.

Then she dejectedly said, "Of course, I’ll return with the three of you."

On the way back, she couldn’t withstand the pressure of her cousin’s disappearance and voluntarily disclosed some information.

Apparently, her uncle was Lord Kong Se of the Dumbbell Nebula, possessing a considerable family estate.

Among them was a mine covering seven or eight hundred square kilometers, with rich mineral resources, including a small gold mine.

The small gold mine wasn’t a big deal; although gold is deemed rare, strictly speaking, where isn’t it found?

Just pick any planet, as long as you’re willing to invest heavily in refining, you can almost extract it.

At the end of the day, it’s merely a matter of refining cost; if the cost is too high, it’s not worthwhile.

However, a few years ago, a high-purity vein of gold ore was discovered within Lord Kong Se’s mine.

This news delighted the Lord, but he simultaneously issued a gag order—he knew all too well how hot this commodity was.

Anyway, anyone who dared to publicize it would face endless retaliation from the Lord’s Mansion.

Nonetheless, even with the gag order, the mining couldn’t be abandoned—who wouldn’t want to earn money?

After two years of mining, the Mineral Protection Team caught some miners stealing gold powder and decisively detained them for questioning.

Of course, these miners’ fate was sealed the moment they were discovered.

Even though the Dumbbell Nebula is in the Inner Circle, under strict Imperial supervision, Lord Kong Se couldn’t allow them to survive.

However, before anything substantial could be extracted from the miners, the captain of the Mineral Protection Team disappeared first.

Soon after, an organization called the Iron Blood Corps showed up, wanting to purchase this mine.

Lord Kong Se nearly fainted from anger; the Iron Blood Corps was just a vibrant social organization after all.

The entire group only had one A-level leader, so why did they dare confront a Lord?

Although Lord Kong Se’s family wasn’t Supreme and was in decline, he could easily invite three or five A-levels,

and the Lord’s influence naturally far surpassed that of ordinary people.

What was even more intolerable was the ridiculously low purchase price offered by the Iron Blood Corps—only a measly ten billion.

Not to mention that a large gold deposit had already been discovered, even before that revelation, this mine could sell for seventy to eighty billion.

Of course, the selling price doesn’t reflect the total value; transferring ownership for seventy to eighty billion, the total value should be well over 200 billion.

After all, mining has costs, and cashing out early saves time and accelerates capital turnover.

After discovering the high-quality gold ore vein, even Celestial Sound wasn’t sure of its exact worth, but doubling the total value was not a problem.

At this time, a seemingly insignificant gang offered ten billion to buy this land...

It’s not a matter of ignorance; it’s just... who are you trying to insult?

Lord Kong Se sent a team over, led by three A-levels, to show them what true nobility meant.

Yet the outcome was... two heavily injured, one lightly injured out of the three A-levels.

The Iron Blood Corps suddenly emerged with several unknown experts, claiming Mo Gold Ore had appeared in this mine!

Mo Gold is the essence of gold, a material most favored by Gold Attribute Awakened, second only to Gold Crystal.

Even Celestial Sound couldn’t confirm if the news was true or false, but clearly, if Mo Gold was present, ten billion was even more inadequate.

But the Iron Blood Corps did not raise the price due to this.

Lord Kong Se realized the trouble and sought someone to apply pressure.

Unfortunately, those requested replied saying the opponents were too strong, advising him to sell the mine.

Yet the Lord knew it was too late to sell the mine now. With the opponent’s appetite, it was likely a relentless struggle.

So he arranged for Celestial Sound to take his youngest son to Paradise Star for help.

The two came to Paradise to seek a Supreme, but the Supreme kept delaying meeting them, and the accompanying A-level’s attitude wasn’t good either.

During waiting, Celestial Sound heard that the Iron Blood Corps had support from someone within the Divine Text Association.

Whether this was the case she wasn’t sure, nor did she know who truly were her uncle’s foes.

Over ten days ago, she received devastating news from her uncle’s household; some were dead, some captured, and some missing.

The Lord calmly notified her that if she couldn’t contact the Supreme, she should flee to protect her cousin!

Although Celestial Sound had been deeply focused on cultivation, she was also somewhat alert. So she left her watch in the room and fled with her cousin.

Sure enough, at dawn the next day, someone sneaked into her room, which she clearly saw from afar.

There was no need to elaborate further; she and her cousin hid and evaded for many days, consuming nearly all their stored food.

Now, her cousin was missing, leaving Celestial Sound bewildered and helpless.

Flower Scorpion shook her head at the tale; those who studied elegance from a young age simply don’t grasp the world’s dangers.

In such a serious matter, even if you didn’t know to build Secret Camps beforehand, you should carry more Silver Notes with you!

You’ve even crossed planets seeking aid; don’t you realize the potential dangers enough?

Celestial Sound didn’t notice her reaction, constantly mumbling, "Did he hide or was he captured?"

Xiang Xue, seeing her state, also felt somewhat sympathetic.

"Don’t overthink it, when the time comes, we might be able to help you investigate."

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