Chapter 1273 - 1133: Observation

Chapter 1273: Chapter 1133: Observation

Qu Jianlei was pleasantly surprised to find that the influence range of both Mu Guang and the Nutrient Injection had a strong complementarity.

The former engaged with high-end Awakened circles, not only widespread but with tentacles extending into all walks of life.

Especially in certain gray areas, they thrived like fish in water, whereas the latter was less effective in these aspects.

However, the Nutrient Injection penetrated the top circles among the Awakened, reaching the highest levels.

For the entire team, these were two invaluable supports.

The team’s capability for information gathering and handling affairs had dramatically improved.

Previously, the team relied only on Little Lake, maybe adding Granny Jia’s connections, but nothing more.

The Nutrient Injection did not disappoint Qu Jianlei; in a few days, it procured detailed information on Versailles.

This person reached Advancement Supreme at sixty-seven, an exceptional genius in the Imperial, comparable to a Paranoid.

He served in the military afterward, and notably, he possessed considerable scientific research capabilities.

Thirty years ago, Versailles attempted to break through beyond Supreme, such secret news even Mu Guang hadn’t heard.

He also failed the breakthrough, but undeniably, his understanding of beyond Supreme surpassed ordinary Supremes.

His body was not significantly harmed, in this aspect, much stronger than Granny Jia.

Versailles’ combat power was not bad; while not at the pinnacle, ordinary Supreme Peaks were no match for him.

Crucially, among his friends, there existed those beyond Supreme.

He personally attempted to break through Fake Nascent Soul, and had similar friends... Qu Jianlei gritted his teeth at this news.

Practically flawless... the only possible successful way was to grab it while he wasn’t paying attention.

However, this contradicted his principles.

No matter how the other party obtained the Black Horse Tower, he wasn’t qualified to represent law enforcement to handle it.

The Nutrient Injection, seeing he hadn’t decided, guessed his dilemma and commented.

"Previously, I didn’t ask someone to speak because I feared alarming him, let’s try contacting him now, if he agrees it’s best."

Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment and replied, "The thing is, the most troublesome part is the unclear pricing."

The Nutrient Injection shook his head, "Buying from him, that’s really wishful thinking... such people won’t sell useless things."

Otherwise, he wouldn’t refrain from asking someone to speak – the probability of negotiating successfully wasn’t very high.

Another four or five days passed, and the Nutrient Injection approached Qu Jianlei again, "That old thing is really stubborn."

Confronted with attempted persuasion, Versailles clearly stated that it’s his collection intended for future generations.

However, simultaneously, the Nutrient Injection uncovered other information.

In Versailles’ hands, the Black Horse Tower was not highly valued; he knew it was valuable, yet he held too many things.

If he couldn’t fathom its use, he’d just leave it there – what if descendants proved competent?

Admittedly, this was exceedingly bold, but he had solid confidence for such boldness.

The Nutrient Injection did not probe further, fearing to alert the other party.

Qu Jianlei also felt troubled, he sighed, "Actually, there’s no need to buy it necessarily; making contact is still good."

The Nutrient Injection rolled his eyes, "Otherwise... secretly initiate action?"

Though the opponent’s strength was indeed very strong, suddenly acting when unprepared also had a considerable success chance.

The guy’s ultimately not rule-abiding either! Qu Jianlei looked at him speechlessly.

However, the Black Horse Tower analysis wasn’t something that could be done quickly; he didn’t need to act against his principles.

So eventually, he shook his head, "Forget it, this matter can proceed slowly; let’s first find Versailles’ weaknesses."

Two days later, Bentley returned aboard the Business Starship.

This time exploring outer space took a month, returning as time ended for a rest.

Rest was essential; those who made their living in space knew the extent of solitude crew members endured.

Supposedly five days later, the Gustine family should dispatch another Starship for inspection.

Yet Bentley stated, my other Supremes are unavailable, I need a half-month break, otherwise, wouldn’t participate in the future.

The government had no choice but to agree to his request.

Not only because he was in a mysterious and vast force, but also due to his "overly strong curiosity."

Within this brief month, the Business Starship attempted four times to approach a space fluctuation point.

Fortunately, he had Armed Merchant Ships alongside and coordinated with the City Guard’s Warships; otherwise, the guarding Warships might have opened fire directly.

Even then, the military almost decided to detain him – how could his curiosity be so intense?

However, they followed the dual order of the government and military to collaborate on inspections, the military could only rebuke him.

Nevertheless, Bentley did not accept this, he would secretly return for a second entry after being sent away once.

This was understandable; being Supreme, encountering something curious, refusing easy surrender was normal, wasn’t it?

By the third time he barged in, the military specifically warned him, anymore attempts would definitely result in open fire.

Bentley expressed: If you really dare to open fire, we won’t cooperate with the military in the future!

The military rarely encounters such a thorny issue, at other times they would definitely just kill one as a warning to others.

But during the period of military-civil cooperation, the formidable enemy hasn’t shown up yet, doing so easily causes dissatisfaction among others.

Also, the group behind this guy is indeed ridiculously strong, anyone would weigh the pros and cons.

Wasn’t Si Xi Supreme enough imposing at that time? Still disappeared without a trace?

Moreover, it is said that the leader of the military police fell at the hands of this group, unfortunately, the military has no evidence and can only pretend not to hear.

Speaking of which, it’s funny, when has the military ever cared about evidence when doing things?

After all, the opponent’s strength is too strong, with only some rumors without solid evidence, it’s really impossible to act.

Anyway, during Bentley’s fourth approach, he did not get too close to the fluctuation point, just made a distant turn and left.

This time, the military completely pretended not to see it—since the opponent knows how to restrain, they naturally stop when things are going well.

But even so, they couldn’t help complaining to the government: Can you do something about this guy?

However, what could the government do? It’s already good that they are willing to cooperate with inspections!

Among the many nobles on Qingyuan Star, there are many who are unwilling to cooperate with the government’s inspections.

Not to mention that the war has not yet erupted, even the enemy has not shown face, under such circumstances, asking the nobles to accept government conscription?

Since the formation of the noble class, it’s been very rare to hear of such operations.

Unfortunately, times have changed, the noble class as a whole is declining, and they have to keep a low profile.

Under such circumstances, the reactions of several core figures in the noble class have become a wind vane for everyone.

Qu Jianlei’s group is not even nobility, but the reputation of the Gustine family’s tenants is very prominent on Qingyuan Star.

If they dare to take the lead in refusing inspections, others...it’s hard to say what kind of reaction there will be.

Anyway, someone has already stepped forward as a target, the government certainly can’t set aside the leader and deal with the followers first, right?

Therefore, Bentley requested a half-month rest, and the government had to grudgingly agree.

However, for Bentley, even making this request counts as giving the other party face.

Their detection methods are too covert, the cooperation between Little Lake and Silver Fir, even if the military has survey ships, they couldn’t detect it.

After four probes, the data on the spatial fluctuation point has been fully mastered by the starship, including a lot of subtle changes.

According to Little Lake’s analysis, there is no need to approach for survey in the short term — at least not within two to three months.

After Bentley’s return, Little Lake started the tense calculations again and provided an answer three days later.

In a nutshell, the fluctuation point will not see significant changes in the near term, so it can indeed be temporarily set aside.

Of course, the world never lacks surprises, so calculations must continue, analyzing possible anomalies.

Six days later, on the ninth day after Bentley’s return, someone from the government came again.

This time they wanted to conscript more combat power from the tenants to go to a place with a huge hidden danger.

The steward refused without hesitation, what a beautiful dream you have, my honored guest has been inspecting for a month, that’s already giving you lots of face.

However, the government personnel said don’t rush to refuse, because we can make some commitments.

If the tenants are willing to go and persist for a month, in return, they can observe a fluctuation point up close once.

The government stated this commitment is hard-won, knowing that the ones guarding the fluctuation point are the military.

They exerted great effort just to have the military agree to this request.

Now, those wishing to observe the fluctuation point closely are really numerous.

The government also considered that the tenants of the Gustine family are strong and should be able to protect themselves, thus issued the invitation preferentially.

The steward was a bit baffled, but in this situation, he really couldn’t make a decision and could only continue to report to the tenants.

After hearing about it, Qu Jianlei arranged for Flower Scorpion to negotiate with the other party and understand the related matters.

To observe the fluctuation point up close doesn’t have great significance for them, the earlier hard work wasn’t in vain.

However, if the time could be postponed, dragged to three months or even half a year later, it would still be a chance.

Secondly is about the distance they can be to observe, if they can enter within a million kilometers, that would be very valuable.

Anyway others all have an interest in close observation, they can’t seem too different, can they?

Previously Bentley kept running back and forth, now that there is an opportunity, if they don’t go, it easily arouses suspicion.

Flower Scorpion’s negotiation ability is quite good, managed to secure a timeframe of three to six months.

But the distance was not easy to negotiate, the government personnel negotiated with her while frequently communicating with the military.

The government’s way of doing things rarely gets so awkward, clearly, they truly are somewhat helpless.

Ultimately, the distance was settled at around one and a half million kilometers, with no possibility of getting closer.

The government personnel emphasized that this is the military’s decision, not one that local authorities have the power to finalize.

"Anyway, it’s ’around’ one and a half million, whether you can get a little closer depends on your ability."

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