Free Web NovelChapter 910: Chapter 778: Better Safe Than Sorry
While the military was still in a fog, two attack ships were hit and injured again.
It must be said, Little Lake, although sometimes fond of causing trouble, usually acts quite well.
Just like this attack, he only mixed a few tracer bullets amid the heavy artillery.
Besides, he deliberately fired some proper electromagnetic interference bombs.
As a result, even if others notice a temporary data disruption, analyzing the cause becomes much more difficult.
After a continuous barrage, two strong-attack type ships were injured.
"All attack ships retreat!" The company-level warship decisively issued the command, "Do not increase any more needless losses!"
However, if the attack ships retreat, the main ships catching up with the customs enforcement ship is almost impossible.
A company-level warship couldn’t help but voice doubt, "Are we just going to watch them leave?"
"What else?" a cold voice came from the company-level warship, "Energy Blocks are already running low!"
"But... our warriors have been killed and injured, and several attack ships were damaged!"
The military highly values its warriors, and with soldier casualties, an explanation is necessary.
Moreover, the damage to those warships needs a reason to report losses.
"Anyone dissatisfied can chase after them," the company-level warship coldly replied.
Of course, no one was willing to chase after them; with a shortage of Energy Blocks, doing so would be suicidal.
So they could only settle for less, "Put out a wanted order, we must find this guy."
"Enough, this is the Anomalous Management Division’s matter, we’re only assisting," the company-level warship objected, "Let it end here."
This decision was very arbitrary, but the military’s way of doing things was not surprising.
However, there were still some murmurs that the death of their own warriors makes it hard to justify stopping here.
But the company-level warship very coldly stated, "Surely you know, there are death quotas in every annual exercise, right?"
As soon as that was said, everyone stopped talking; even in routine training, the military has death quotas.
However, even though they were killed, blaming it on military exercises seems to be minimizing a serious matter— is it appropriate?
The company-level warship knew how these people felt, yet continued to unceremoniously express.
"This is an order, anyone who continues to entangle in this may need to undergo an investigation, see how much benefit you received from the Anomalous Management Division."
It must be said, the one in charge of the company-level warship truly had exceptional decisiveness; he clearly sensed the other’s troublesomeness.
He believed it was the time to cut losses; as a soldier, one should not act impulsively, but learn to stop losses in time.
His threat also stood objectively: taking a little benefit isn’t a big deal, but persistently dragging the military into it is condemnable.
At this point, someone finally stepped in to mediate, "We really don’t need to take the heat for others, what about those two hits just now?"
From such a distance, there are two more attack ships hit, this shouldn’t be a coincidence.
The company-level warship continued to express, "Return to base first, meanwhile analyze the data."
Shortly after, someone analyzed the issue, "Those two attack ships, the data showed some anomalies."
Qu Jianlei underestimated the military’s warships, military supplies are indeed far superior to stripped-down versions.
The military’s warship performance is very abnormal, but the data control system is not that complex, with more emphasis on stability.
In a very stable data stream, noticing some anomalies is not very difficult.
There are also data experts aboard, although not top-level professionally, they are better at analyzing their own stuff than ordinary experts.
Fortunately, Qu Jianlei was cautious enough to fire some electromagnetic interference bombs, and the other side noticed it as well.
So they were puzzled, "Strange, it seemed it was just ordinary electromagnetic interference, how did it create such an effect?"
"Maybe their research capability is strong," someone voiced, "They even have wood attribute exclusive poisons."
"Stop talking nonsense!" someone else shouted, "The wood attribute exclusive poison already has knock-offs!"
Indeed it is the case, ever since Qu Jianlei used Paraquat, it’s been several years now.
With the Imperial’s technological prowess, someone cracking the Paraquat formula is quite normal, it’s no secret.
It’s just that no one dares to publicly declare it, not even on the black market, but it does circulate. freewebnovёl.ƈom
Qu Jianlei only used the threat of Paraquat against Optimus after learning about this news and poisoned a wood attribute A-level.
If there were no counterfeits of Paraquat, he would never have taken this risk.
Qu Jianlei saw the other side finally give up the pursuit and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
To be honest, he really didn’t want to have a deadly confrontation with the military, and the basic performance of this customs enforcement warship wasn’t very strong either.
This time, he purely relied on Energy Blocks to exhaust the opponent, the result was inevitable, but it’s mentally exhausting.
The military has many underhanded dealings, but there are also people like Xiao Moshan who have beliefs.
Moreover, he had a military pass handled by Liu Qingyu, so he couldn’t act too excessively. ƒreewebɳovel.com
Anyhow, no matter what, he broke out successfully, and the subsequent operations naturally wouldn’t be difficult.
At the same time, Bentley and the others set up two tents and were grilling meat around the campfire.
In recent days, the investigation intensity of Celestial Sharp has noticeably decreased. They used to hide everywhere, but now they dare to show themselves.
However, they still did not use the identity obtained on Celestial Handle Star, instead camping out with tents.
If someone were to investigate too eagerly, they would show the military’s pass, and no one would check further.
Recently, the military’s attention has not been on Celestial Sharp Star, and other forces dare not disrespect the military’s documents.
There is news that the military’s recent suspect arrest caused considerable losses, so they are quite angry.
Bentley and the others also knew the boss’s plan, so they dare to show their faces casually.
After learning the boss’s plan, they eagerly expressed their desire to participate.
But Qu Jianlei refused. If the warship gets blown up, he can hold on for a while, but under Supreme, truly can’t.
If he takes these people along to leave, he would need to be distracted to protect them, which is not worthwhile.
But anyway, Bentley and the others are well aware that the boss intends to divert the enemy’s attention.
In this way, they can leave more conveniently.
Honestly, mixing in society and meeting such a boss, it’s worth it for a lifetime!
Claire, the big eater, lost interest in eating meat, muttering, "I wonder how the boss is doing."
"It’s not your turn to worry," Bentley replied gruffly, "Take care of yourself and leave if you have the chance."
"It’s normal to worry about him," Claire retorted angrily, "Aren’t you worried?"
"Worrying won’t help," Xiao Qin spoke up for once, "We can’t waste the opportunity he secured."
Finally, Flower Scorpion couldn’t hold it, "Claire, stop thinking wildly, he can’t possibly have any trouble."
Among those present, she and Bentley have the most confidence in Qu Jianlei.
While they were chatting, a faint figure appeared not far away, "Who can’t possibly have trouble?"
"Eh?" Bentley frowned and slowly stood up, looking at the figure mildly, "Want to die?"
The old man was never kind, and now on Celestial Sharp Star, there are only three Supremes, all scared out of their wits.
Thus, he truly wasn’t afraid to speak like this; without Supreme, who could deal with him, an A-level electromagnetic?
"I’m merely passing by," the figure chuckled softly and disappeared instantly.
"This body technique..." Flower Scorpion’s face turned serious. "Old Ben, the visitor isn’t friendly."
Among the five present, the ones best at body techniques are her and Bentley, and A-level Xiang Xue is slightly less skilled.
"I hope the other party isn’t too ignorant," Bentley spoke indifferently, "Or it might really result in broken teeth."
"Old Ben, lay low!" Flower Scorpion couldn’t help but say, "Your fussing around, is it fair to the boss?"
Upon hearing this, Bentley immediately shut up. He could resent society, but the boss actively took action to redirect hatred.
If he squanders this opportunity due to his own problems, it would be an unforgivable mistake.
So he could only say, "Hold your tongue, the other party may not have left."
He was indeed the core stabilizer among the five, even though Xiang Xue advanced to A-level earlier, her real-world experience was far less than his.
Hearing him say this, everyone fell silent, just heightening their vigilance quietly.
During the tough wait, they endured for twenty days.
Finally, on this day, Celestial Sharp Star announced that the ban period has passed, and everyone can enter and leave freely!
Bentley’s group didn’t know that just recently, a Supreme of the Anomalous Management Division on Celestial Handle Star had been severely injured.
Fatefully, the attacker used Spiritual Attack as well.
That Supreme of the Anomalous Management Division had means to shield against Spiritual Attack but was caught off guard and couldn’t use them.
The key was that the attacker had amplification methods!
Amplification methods for Spiritual Attack are quite terrifying, even rarer than defenses.
The attacker was only an A-level, and after the failed attack, died on the spot.
Yet, before his death, he sneered, "I’m just a pawn under Ran Master’s banner, tremble, Anomalous Management Division scum!"
Later, Qu Jianlei specifically verified, he truly didn’t know this person.
Generally speaking, it seems the Anomalous Management Division offended too many people, so someone exploited Ran Bingluan’s name for revenge.
But at the time of the incident, the Anomalous Management Division truly did not realize this, instinctively believing they were under attack again!
Two Habitable Stars had issues, and now this was the third one!
Though the murderer died instantly, who could be sure this wasn’t a blinding technique?
Therefore, the entire Anomalous Management Division in the Celestial Hook Star Realm contracted their defensive perimeter again.
The Anomalous Management Division initially had limited manpower, and many helpers dared not randomly lend a hand, becoming increasingly stretched thin.
More critically, the military clearly showed an intent to distance themselves—shifting warship and personnel losses to military exercises.
