Chapter 1242 - 1104: Getting Ahead of Yourself?

Chapter 1242: Chapter 1104: Getting Ahead of Yourself?

Xiao Moshan’s sarcastic remark triggered the Supreme opposite to vent anger, nearly charging them with the crime of disrespect then and there.

Actually, Xiao Moshan’s mockery was packed with skill, but "offending the Supreme" is quite subjective.

In the nick of time, the Energy Block Alliance stepped in to coordinate, suggesting that since the incident was sudden, perhaps they should properly discuss it.

The Alliance wasn’t particularly siding with Xiao Moshan and Qu Jianlei, rather they truly understood how terrifying the forces behind these two individuals were.

The Alliance held a stake in the Energy Stone Ore, yet that wasn’t the main point, as their collaborations with Hongyun were numerous.

They simply didn’t want the two parties to erupt in conflict.

Hongyun’s Supreme still gave the Alliance face but bluntly stated: Get your Supreme over here quickly!

Indeed, Xiao Moshan was brazen, directly retorting: Is your meaning to stage a brawl?

— If you don’t intend to fight, my Supreme won’t just come at your beck and call!

The Supreme opposite slammed the desk, almost ready to make a move: Never seen someone so cocky!

But ultimately, the Alliance’s influence was substantial enough, preventing a clash — though in reality, one side avoided being beaten.

As of today, three months have passed, and Hongyun hasn’t mentioned wanting to meet the Supreme.

Meanwhile, Xiao Moshan hasn’t informed Qingyuan Star — the situation evolved to being stuck in a stalemate.

He already decided, something significant must happen before reporting.

That’s Xiao Moshan; sneaky usually, but once he’s set on something, none can impede him.

Bentley also understands his temperament, commenting nothing, "By your words, the other party has ceased the acquisition?"

"Not at all," Xiao Moshan shook his head, "They’re still advancing in acquisition affairs..."

In his words, Hongyun is exerting pressure on Ping’an from other dimensions.

Including but not limited to mining licenses, legalities of procedures, management loopholes, etc.

Nonetheless, the other party truly hasn’t caused trouble for the two of them again.

Ping’an stands resilienttoo, facing pressure from all fronts, cleverly defying each attack without retreating.

Homegrown businesses are famously difficult to deal with; even if another party is a formidable dragon from afar, the local snake won’t easily concede.

Ping’an’s boss Jilt even let Duoduo relay a message, "Previously, we couldn’t withstand Marriott, due to lacking Supreme combat power."

"Now we can assure standing firm against pressure, unless their Supreme makes a move."

These words are revealing — we have no issues, but do ensure your Supreme doesn’t mess up.

Bentley listened, furrowing his brows, "It’s gotten this severe and still not notifying us, indeed..."

He doesn’t mean to blame the other party, as an indigenous Garbage Star resident, he very well understands the importance of responsibility.

— No free lunch from the sky; opportunities arise from striving, without dedication, how can one earn others’ recognition?

Even for someone like Jia Shuqing, encountering issues would prompt self-action first.

Only the elderly woman’s skills are ample, acquaintances widespread, managing things superbly.

In comparison, Xiao Moshan falls short in such areas, leaving him to gamble with his life.

"Now have you figured out why they must acquire such a small Energy Stone Mine?"

Xiao Moshan frowned responding, "Rumor suggests Hongyun’s two Energy Stone Mines are nearly depleted."

"They urgently seek new replacement mines, though ours is small, a newly discovered reserve it is."

"Additionally, my speculation reveals the mine’s location is extraordinarily concealed, not easily accessible..."

"So accordingly, the quantity within the reserve is up to them to say, right?"

This conjecture is quite logical, yet right then, Silver Fir suddenly spoke.

"For such a tiny mineral, openly offending us... What exactly are they thinking?"

Truly puzzled by this, our side previously had scared off the Imperial Storm in public.

Yet they dare forcibly purchase, who granted them such courage?

Xiao Moshan faced this one, somewhat clueless, merely answering.

"Ultimately, it’s just probing, they aren’t refusing to pay, what if it succeeds?"

Silver Fir shook his head, scoffing coldly, "Not such reason, what if it succeeds... ha, what if infuriates us?"

Unfazed, Xiao Moshan replied, "Your view, sir?"

Silver Fir shook his head, "My view doesn’t matter, the crux is the truth... better comprehend it first."

"Comprehend..." Xiao Moshan took out a Pioneer, glancing at the opponent while commenting thoughtfully, "Using this?"

Truth be told, Qu Jianlei’s team members despite carrying burdens, are exceedingly clever.

Xiao Moshan managed through the Pioneer in conveying messages, deducing it can gather information, fairly certain.

Such talent, even when targeted, has extremely low capture probability.

It’s no wonder criminals often boast higher intelligence over ordinary people, truly the case.

Regrettably, while Xiao Moshan exposed the truth, manipulating the Little Lake was beyond him reaching.

The Silver Fir can indeed drive the Little Lake, but unfortunately, he is ultimately not Qu Jianlei’s true form, and can’t conjure up the Big Head Butterfly in his mind.

In fact, he doesn’t even have a "mind," just a wisp of Divine Sense within the Soul Nourishing Wood.

However, fortunately, he can communicate with the Little Lake through the equipment and issue corresponding commands.

While he was communicating with the Little Lake, Bentley couldn’t contain himself, "Shall I meet the opposition’s Supreme?"

Xiao Moshan watched this scene with a hint of doubt in his eyes: the old man... consulting this Silver Fir?

He had partnered with Bentley for over ten years and knew well how stubborn this old man was.

In the entire team, only Qu Jianlei could earn his wholehearted respect; the other Supremes were not on the same level.

Paranoid and Jia Shuqing were already impressive, but Bentley would rarely consult anyone voluntarily.

In combat situations, the old man would follow the necessary instructions, but that was just for coordinating the battle.

So what exactly is this presence?

Upon hearing this, the Silver Fir cast a glance at Bentley, "Old man, are you getting ahead of yourself?"

"To know oneself but not the enemy has always been a big taboo. Do you really think the Electromagnetic Supreme is invincible?"

Bentley was startled, "Okay, I indeed lost myself a bit, thank you for pointing that out."

Xiao Moshan watched coldly and did not speak.

He thought Silver Fir made a valid point, but he could also understand Bentley’s reaction.

If it were him, he might have a similar reaction—rapidly increasing cultivation level is bound to inflate one’s ego a bit.

Yet, the old man’s attitude was a bit too proper, admitting his mistake without any defense, and even analyzing himself?

Finding an opportune moment, he whispered, "Old man, what’s the relationship between this one and the boss?"

Bentley shook his head, replied indifferently, "When it’s the right time for you to know, you’ll naturally know."

However, Xiao Moshan had a very bad habit—too much curiosity.

Because of his professional integrity, he usually wouldn’t ask things he shouldn’t know.

But once he started, he would usually persist—after all, he already spoke up, so what’s another question?

"Then what exactly is this one’s cultivation level, you can at least say that, right?"

"Cultivation level..." Hearing this, Bentley could only smile wryly; he had indeed asked the boss this question.

To this day, he couldn’t forget the boss’s gaze, as if looking at an idiot, and the infuriating rhetorical question.

"Cultivation level... do you think a robot has any cultivation level?"

Yet the boss also said that the Silver Fir possesses some combat value; not only can it use hot weapons, but it can also launch spiritual attacks.

Moreover, as it uses crystals as a driving energy source, it can generally exert combat power equivalent to A-level.

Just don’t expect much from the Attribute Techniques; it can use some, but the upper limit is only B-level.

This is unrelated to the intensity of the energy, but instead relates to factors such as elemental affinity.

After all, it’s manufactured from those materials—no matter how advanced the synthetic skin, can it enhance elemental affinity?

However, this avatar does have one advantage, its warning ability is relatively strong.

Although that wooden plaque is not big, it doesn’t affect the boss’s perceptive abilities.

Bentley couldn’t reply with the same answer, so he just said, "This... combat power is average, but the potential is great."

Xiao Moshan twitched his mouth at this: Greater potential, greater than yours?

He was quite clear that the old man’s life before ninety was basically a waste.

Now, at a hundred and thirty, he had stepped into the Supreme Realm, undoubtedly with infinite potential!

One has to know that ordinary people awaken at seventeen or eighteen, stepping into Supreme within forty years, equating to reaching Supreme at sixty.

This advancement speed is notable throughout the entire Empire!

And when the old man started cultivation, his body functions were already in a severe state of decline.

Under such conditions, successfully advancing to Supreme in forty years was undoubtedly rarer than those so-called geniuses!

And after breaking into Supreme, the age disadvantage vanished completely—with at least another good hundred years to live.

Knowing Bentley’s speed in cultivation, it’s easy to imagine how fast his cultivation level would rise.

But it didn’t matter; since the old man was willing to put it that way, there must be a reason for it.

Just then, the Silver Fir came over, "Xiao Moshan, I need to go explore, join me."

Bentley didn’t react at all because he knew very well that Xiao Moshan’s forte was gathering information.

Even though he was now Supreme, he had just advanced, and his ability to gather information might still not be as good as this Wind Attribute A-level.

Xiao Moshan was briefly stunned, then nodded slightly, "Alright, should we depart directly from Shanshui Small Building?"

Shanshui Small Building is located in a very remote hilly area, seven or eight hundred kilometers away from Ping’an Headquarters.

Departing from here, the probability of being discovered is relatively low, but it will take more time.

The Silver Fir nodded slightly, "We need to go to several places, let’s drive."