Chapter 1271 - 1131: Does Lineage Matter Here?

Chapter 1271: Chapter 1131: Does Lineage Matter Here?

The military’s surveillance of the fluctuation point is extremely strict.

Little Lake deployed many sensors, but they were all removed one by one, with almost none surviving even millions of kilometers away.

Even if there are one or two that managed to slip through the net, under the military’s tight surveillance, they have no means to transmit information back.

The Little Lake was able to obtain this information by intercepting some of the military’s data.

However, why the military changed defenses and whether the fluctuation point has undergone any obvious changes is beyond its grasp.

Qu Jianlei hadn’t paid attention to news about the fluctuation point for a long time, mainly because he had no effective monitoring means.

That’s why he assigned the task to Little Lake, as it was his only choice when there was no other way out.

As for giving up the contention for the fluctuation point, he currently has no such intention.

Even aside from "humans die for wealth, birds die for food," the team was attacked near the fluctuation point, and they cannot simply forget about it.

After some thought, he went to find Nutrient Injection, "How much information have you collected about the breach in the barrier?"

Nutrient Injection shook his head and replied with distress, "There hasn’t been any updated information; many people have tightened their lips recently."

Qu Jianlei frowned, "Could it be possible to assume that because someone infiltrated, that’s why the information is being kept so tight?"

Nutrient Injection nodded slightly, "That’s what I think too... just give me a bit more time."

Qu Jianlei shook his head, "I don’t mean to rush you, but the fluctuation point’s defenses changed in the past two days."

Nutrient Injection, upon hearing this, gave a thumbs up, "You’re still amazing, boss. I hadn’t even heard about this... what do you want to ask?"

One has to admit, this guy’s mind works quickly. He actually guessed that Qu Jianlei wanted to ask something.

Qu Jianlei didn’t hold back, "I want to know how the breach in the barrier was formed, could it be related to the space fluctuations?"

This fluctuation point that he’s so concerned about mustn’t become an invasion route for another country, or else it would be a big joke.

Nutrient Injection shook his head apologetically upon hearing this.

"I’ve had people verify all related information, but regrettably, it’s all been deliberately or unintentionally obscured."

"However, one thing can be basically confirmed, the breach in the barrier is not a natural creation."

This amount of information is not small, and Qu Jianlei was taken aback before he asked, "So, the fluctuation point... is unrelated to the breach?"

But Nutrient Injection didn’t answer straightforwardly, instead hesitated before shaking his head, "We can’t completely rule out that possibility either."

"Tsk," upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei couldn’t help but click his tongue, "That’s really... "

Upon hearing this, Nutrient Injection immediately understood, "You’re reluctant to give up focusing on the fluctuation point?"

Qu Jianlei nodded, "I always feel that recently, Qingyuan Star has a stormy atmosphere with a looming upheaval."

Nutrient Injection pondered for a moment and replied, "Actually, this can be easily handled, just have the Gustine Clan’s employees investigate."

Are their levels sufficient? Qu Jianlei blinked his eyes, the original status of the employees indeed wasn’t qualified to gain such information.

But he quickly realized, "You mean... other nobles are also eyeing the fluctuation point?"

Regarding the news of the space fluctuation point, it had long been spread, causing quite a stir, and several nobles were aware.

After the steward received the instruction, he sent people to approach employees of other friendly nobles, trying to gather information.

Regrettably, these people uniformly stated that sharing information was not an issue, but in the future, they must act in unison.

No one knows better than the Gustine household tenants about their own capabilities.

However, how can employees make such decisions? They can only report back to the steward.

Upon learning of this, Qu Jianlei could only grumble discontentedly, "Those who don’t show the bunny can’t shoot the eagle... really deserve their demise!"

This is also a tradition among nobles to discuss agreements in advance.

Doing so carries a suspicion of interest bundling, and what nobles value more is honor, not interest.

But from the perspective of honor, it fits their cognition: once agreed, it must be executed, regardless of the size of the benefit.

Among those who refused the Gustine family’s nobles, some have had very long friendships with Gustine.

Before this, they even wanted to see the territory tenants, only to be flatly refused by Flower Scorpion.

Now that the Gustine family has voluntarily approached them, to receive similar treatment, it feels like justice to them.

It’s not about holding grudges, just a typical matter of principle— if we don’t cooperate, why should we provide you with the intel?

Therefore, Qu Jianlei could only grumble— the nobles’ honor is truly unreliable, just a classic case of elaborate self-interest.

But just then, Flower Scorpion reported new information, "The government requires at least one Supreme from the territory to patrol outer space."

Before Qu Jianlei could react, Nutrient Injection flashed over, "Why not go patrol, and gather information along the way?"

Qu Jianlei was indeed a bit hesitant: if the government could mobilize one of his Supremes, couldn’t they mobilize a second?

This is a typical strategy of gradually tightening the noose, slicing the meat with a warm knife, which he’s always been opposed to.

Nutrient Injection knew what he was thinking, dismissing it indifferently, "Cooperate this time, next time you can refuse, it’s up to human decision."

"How about this, I’ll go with them to patrol, boss you just keep an eye on things at home."

However, in the next moment, Bentley’s Divine Sense descended, "No need, I’ll go, and leave the battle array to protect the matriarch as a Dharma Protector."

No wonder this team has strong cohesion, although everyone’s background seems unreliable, they all dare to step up when things happen.

Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment, then finally nodded, "Silver Fir will go along."

A clone cannot transmit information over super long distances, but it is slightly stronger than ordinary communication methods.

Like in space, even tens of millions of kilometers apart, limited information transfer is still achievable between the two.

After Silver Fir returned, Qu Jianlei withdrew that thread of Divine Sense and didn’t infuse it again.

However, through this, Xiang Xue realized that this person is the boss, no wonder he speaks so boldly.

This time, as they set out again, Qu Jianlei had to check the state of the robot.

Once the Business Starship took off, he came to the room where the Golden Crow Bing was located.

Up to now, the size of the jelly increased to about twice, seemingly hard to progress further.

This guy usually has almost no activity, feeling even more reclusive than Qu Jianlei.

Noticing him entering the room, the Soul Nourishing Wood gradually rippled, "Occupied my body again, where’s the new body?"

"Can’t you say something else?" Qu Jianlei was annoyed by this guy’s incessant talking, which is why he often avoided it.

Now, with the simulation robot gone, he came to gather some relevant information.

"I want to ask you something, does a space barrier exist between the Cultivation World and the Empire World?"

After recuperating, Golden Crow Bing’s ability to express improved slightly, but still lacks clarity.

"Space, barriers... What are they? Two worlds, different, rules are all different."

Knew I wouldn’t get much useful information! Qu Jianlei helplessly pouted.

"In the world we’re in now, the unified human nation is the Imperial, do you know what other worlds there are?"

"Worlds, there are many, but most worlds, seem to have no humans..."

This communication was exhausting, it goes without saying, related details are not to be watered down.

In the end, Qu Jianlei confirmed that the worlds humans occupy are relatively numerous, with more occupied by the Alien Race.

Among those human worlds, quite a few have other simian version Cultivation Systems.

As for the human worlds with the Awakened System, Golden Crow Bing indicated that it couldn’t be sure how many there are.

That’s the state of bewilderment; Qu Jianlei felt like grabbing its neck for questioning.

However, the jelly did provide one piece of information. In the Awakened Systems it knew, rulers include not only the Imperial.

There are also names like Alliance and Federation, but it’s uncertain if they are in the same world.

In other words, Cultivators also reached places controlled by those ruling powers.

This news somewhat reassured Qu Jianlei that Mu Guang’s information wasn’t deceptive.

However, the jelly’s communicative abilities truly frustrated him.

Then he took out the image data of the Black Horse Tower and asked if the other party knew what this item was.

This time, Golden Crow Bing didn’t mess up, "For cultivation, exploiting time disparities... a very precious treasure."

If even it considers it a treasure, it must be undoubtedly exceptional.

But this also suggests that it’s almost impossible for it to know the crafting method of such a treasure.

Nonetheless, Qu Jianlei still asked with a hopeful mindset, "Are the materials for this treasure available in this world?"

This question seemed to cause Golden Crow Bing to lag, taking quite some time to answer.

"I don’t have an impression of this, but the materials are definitely very rare, involving time and space rules."

Might as well have asked nothing... Qu Jianlei couldn’t help but want to complain.

But he still asked the third question.

He released the image data of Marvels of Heaven and Earth—photography was prohibited in the auction house, with advanced technologies interfering.

But those who truly have means wouldn’t be affected.

Qu Jianlei didn’t specifically arrange it at the time; anyway, the Little Lake was hidden in his mind, no need for him to worry.

Once the data was released, the jelly fell into a lag state again.

After about ten seconds, it incredulously asked, "This, this... where is it now?"

Qu Jianlei helplessly frowned, please clear it up, I’m the one asking you.

"This thing was bid away by someone else, currently unable to contact. I just feel like it resembles your existence method."

Golden Crow Bing fell silent again, expressing after a while, "Its origin should be stronger than mine."

Just an Artifact Spirit, and origins are being discussed? Qu Jianlei felt speechless.

After another while, the jelly stated again, "If my guess is correct, it might... not reside within a Dharma Artifact."

Qu Jianlei was startled, "Is it the essence of the world will... I mean, is it a thread of the world will essence?"

The jelly replied, "Not possibly that grand, but being sealed, which Great Power’s handiwork is this?"