The residence was quite unremarkable, with a young man inside, sitting in a wheelchair, face pale.

After hearing the thug's report, he casually flicked out a Silver Note, "This is your reward."

The Silver Note's value wasn't high, just ten silver coins. The thug accepted it, nodding in thanks repeatedly, then turned and quickly left.

The wheelchair-bound youth coughed lightly, "Jian Lei, still no news from Terry, let's go."

The speaker was none other than Xiao Moshan, but seeing him, no one would associate him with that kitchen helper.

A human figure flashed over like a specter, his Body Technique rivaling even Xiao Moshan's of a year ago.

He lifted Xiao Moshan onto his shoulder with one hand, then waved, and the wheelchair disappeared.

Then he disappeared into the night, truly as fast as can be.

Others' evaluation of Qu Jianlei was already quite high, but no one expected his Body Technique now matched Xiao Moshan's.

In these months, the two had survived by depending on each other, fleeing madly and continually changing residences.

It must be acknowledged that those surviving in the Wasteland are well-versed in the "cunning rabbit's three burrows," especially fugitives.

Xiao Moshan had only been in Central City for seven or eight years in total, but had built countless safe houses and Secret Camps.

Qu Jianlei didn't abandon him, out of a sense of moral code, and though Xiao Moshan didn't say it, he repaid generously.

Not to mention anything else, in these few months, Xiao Moshan gave him at least thirty B-level Crystals.

As for the cost? Xiao Moshan never mentioned it; he merely said,

"You've always protected me, so as long as I have use for it, it will certainly be yours too."

Qu Jianlei was quite moved, nearly telling him—actually, I attract a bit of trouble.

But after thinking it over again and again, he ultimately didn't say it; such words would only provoke hatred—which he himself was a bit unwilling to do.

Besides constantly hiding, in these months, he deduced two new Techniques.

One of them was a Wind Attribute technique called "Wind Drifting Willow," a Body Technique that came and went without a trace.

Qu Jianlei indeed lacked a Body Technique, but essentially, he wanted to learn the "Particle" technique more.

Being able to run was good, but if he could anticipate and counter enemies ahead of time, wouldn't that be better?

Xiao Moshan frankly stated: I can let you deduce, but the interference with this technique is too great; I don't recommend you use it.

The two had melded their skills over a few months and had no issues of trust between them.

However, some things that couldn't be said just truly couldn't be said.

Could Qu Jianlei say his soul came from Blue Star? That was impossible!

And Xiao Moshan's secrets seemed even more than his; he certainly couldn't force them out.

So, he deduced the "Wind Drifting Willow" Body Technique, and thanks to Xiao Moshan's cooperation, it didn't use too many Crystals.

To be honest, Xiao Moshan saw his deduction process and witnessed the consumption of B-level Crystals; it left him truly astonished.

"Are you sure you're not from the Gorge?"

Now the two had come to Central City to gather information, as was inevitable, because... Xiao Moshan indeed didn't have any A-level Crystals.

When he defected, he stole a large amount of B-level Crystals, as many as over two hundred.

But A-level Crystals... he didn't even consider taking; firstly, they were difficult to steal, secondly, he didn't think he might need them.

As for Qian Rou being tempted by a gang of little thugs, Xiao Moshan had discovered long ago—because they were keeping an eye on Jian Lei?

It's just that Xiao Moshan had so many things to worry about, he didn't pay attention to such small matters.

It was only this time, returning to gather intel, that he thought of using this channel.

Xiao Moshan dealing with such people was truly effortless, coercing and luring them easily into submission.

When they were sure Terry and the Yellow Scorpion still had no news, they departed once again, leaving gracefully.

Ten days later, some thugs caused trouble and inadvertently revealed that someone had instructed them to go to Jian Lei's courtyard.

Later, news spread to the Earth Room, and Jamaari directly arranged charges that sent several thugs to the big prison.

He didn't want any information about Jian Lei to get out.

Ma Long then whispered to Xiao Qin, "Even during the wanted period, still remembering old friends... Jian Lei is someone worth associating with."

Xiao Qin, however, coldly replied, "This isn't good, his adversaries will target this weakness."

Ma Long, undeterred, responded, "Attacking his friends... better think first whether you can withstand his wrath."

"You must know, Jian Lei is already B-level at such a young age, as long as he doesn't die, reaching A-level is only a matter of time."

A month after the incident, someone in the Earth District encountered an old man with a severed arm capable of launching Thunder Attacks.

Regrettably, by the time Jamaari got the news and sent people to search, it was already ten days later.

In such circumstances, how could they possibly find anyone?

However, the Inspector finally confirmed that Terry was still alive; as for what happened to the Flower Scorpion, well... that was uncertain.

Half a year later, in an orchard more than two hundred kilometers from Central City, a faint aura fluctuation emerged.

In the next moment, Xiao Moshan's voice came out, "Wow, I've finally broken through."

This orchard was their new hideout, and the two had deliberately not chosen to hidden in a Secret Camp, instead appearing in plain sight.

They leased the orchard and even hired local villagers to help with the work.

Calculating roughly, the orchard barely broke even, but their intentions weren't in the profits, so they didn't mind.

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