Beast Taming: Invincible Breeder-Chapter 373 - 348: Farewell, Little Sister Li Anle
"Is it reliable to form an alliance and ceasefire with our enemies? Won’t they turn back on their word and strike us again?" Li Cunxu asked.
Li Shiji replied, "I signed a five-year ceasefire agreement with King Jin, provided by the Shadow of Death. If either party violates it, the violator will face ten years of pursuit by the Shadow of Death."
Li Cunxu knew about the Shadow of Death, a special pet from the Undead Realm that was particularly terrifying. Its weapon, the Scythe of Death, is fatal. If it scratches, touches, or grazes anything, anyone below a Monarch would die without special means.
Not only is its weapon terrifying, but its own strength is also frightening, reaching the level of a Venerable King, possessing an undying shadow body.
Legend has it that they are formed from a god of death’s shadow.
If Li Shiji violated the contract, even if he could infinitely resurrect with the Demon Lotus Eye, the Shadow of Death would track him down by scent, plunging him into endless pursuit.
As for why something like the Shadow of Death, which reaps lives like a god of death, would provide a contract?
This speaks to the cleverness of the Shadow of Death.
The Shadow of Death requires high-quality souls to grow. Among all living beings, human souls are of the highest quality, especially those of powerful beast masters, whose soul quality is exceptionally high.
The Shadow of Death desires the souls of strong humans, but hunting them without reason would draw the attention of even stronger human powerhouses.
Especially that old president of the alliance, whose power is unfathomable. Even if they were the real god of death, they would get slapped twice by the old president and then obediently squat in the corner, awaiting punishment.
Although the old president never acted against the Shadows of Death, the Shadows always felt that if the old president made a move, it might destroy their Undead Realm, which they rely on for survival.
Thus, the Shadows of Death had to find another way. They came up with the idea to offer fair and just contracts to humans.
In this way, the Shadows of Death could rightfully execute the one who broke the contract under the pretense of ’that human violated the contract’ and collect the violator’s soul.
Jiang Lingyun, on the side, asked in confusion, "Why allow the enemy alliance to bide their time if the advantage is with the old master?"
Jiang Lingyun knew about the animosity between Li Shiji and the enemy alliance, as Li Cunxu had explained during Sima Jing’s pursuit.
Informing Jiang Lingyun was advantageous as it made him resent the enemy alliance.
Being hated by a lucky star of phenomenal fortune could reduce the enemy alliance’s fortune somewhat.
Li Shiji smiled, "Time is on my side, not theirs. Let them delay if they want. In five years, they will witness an even more terrifying version of me."
Li Cunxu inquired, "What is the name of that biased alliance leader? It’s good to be prepared if I encounter him."
"His name is King An," Li Shiji said somewhat gravely.
Upon hearing this, Li Cunxu’s mouth twitched uncontrollably, and he couldn’t help but sarcastically comment, "You sure were reckless in your youth, provoking just anyone."
Li Shiji stroked his handsome, Zhuge Liang-like beard and gave an awkward smile.
"As long as you know about King An, there’s no need for me to introduce him to you,"
Jiang Lingyun asked, "Who is King An? He seems very special."
Li Shiji replied, "Do you remember the ten lords and ten kings I explained to you before?"
"Yes, I do. The ten most powerful monarchs and the ten most powerful venerable kings in the world," Jiang Lingyun responded. "Are you implying that King An is one of the ten kings, boss?"
"Indeed," Li Shiji nodded with a heavy expression.
King An is not easy to deal with. He’s more than just one of the ten kings; he holds a very high position within the alliance because he is also the ruler of Andu.
Andu, a first-tier city with tens of millions of people named after him. Although he isn’t the mayor of Andu, his words carry more weight than the mayor’s because the mayor is his apprentice.
Moreover, everyone in the Andu alliance has intricate ties with King An.
Besides, King An possesses a hidden identity.
Blood God Sect, Western Grand Archbishop.
He oversees all Blood God Sect activities in the west.
In the near future, King An will break through to the monarch level, leading all of Andu to betray humanity and join the Crimson Blood God.
Of course, not all residents of Andu are willing to become minions of the Evil God. Those unwilling are kept as blood food for the blood cultists.
In the game, he’s the boss of version 16.0.
Li Cunxu really wanted to report King An and get rid of him.
But lacking evidence, defeating someone of this level is impossible without it.
No evidence, so finding evidence? Not feasible; King An is extremely cautious.
In the game, before King An exposed his identity as the Blood God Sect Grand Archbishop, no one in the alliance noticed.
Seeing Li Cunxu’s worried expression, Li Shiji patted him on the shoulder.
"Don’t worry too much about King An. He’s also bound by the Shadow of Death contract, so he won’t be able to stab me in the back within five years,"
"Let’s stop dwelling on these troublesome matters. Let’s go see Anle; it’s been years since I last saw her."
Li Cunxu’s attention was diverted by Li Shiji’s words.
It had been a long time since both Li Shiji and Li Cunxu had seen Li Anle.
The longing welled up in them.
Both grandfather and grandson immediately left for the Saint Lotus Li Family to visit Li Anle.
Li Anle, now eight years old, after her rebirth as a three-year-old, was still as cute and beautiful as always, her ponytail swaying. Her unrivaled beauty was starting to show.
She came out riding the evolution form of a pure white tiger cub, "Pure White Divine Tiger," to greet Li Cunxu and Li Shiji energetically.
Seeing Li Cunxu, Li Anle happily jumped onto him, rubbing her head against him.
"Brother, I missed you so much."
"I missed you too."
How long had it been since last seeing Li Anle?
They hadn’t had a chance to meet since the end of the Gold Tournament.
"Alright, be good! It’s time to let go now."
"No."
Li Anle clung to Li Cunxu like a sloth, refusing to come down.
Li Cunxu tried to push her off, but she wouldn’t budge.
Surprised, Li Cunxu used all his strength, but still couldn’t move Li Anle a bit.
He even used his lord-level spiritual power, yet Li Anle remained unmoved.
Li Anle revealed a pleased smile.
"I practiced seriously the martial arts cultivation technique ’Extreme Divine Fist’ that brother gave me!"
"What level are you now in martial arts?"
"Hehe, overlord level."
Li Cunxu didn’t expect her to progress so quickly. Li Anle’s advancement had outpaced his own.
Then, Li Cunxu realized a concern.
"Does the Holy Lotus Family know about your martial arts level?"
He hadn’t anticipated Li Anle’s rapid martial arts advancement and hadn’t prepared any items to conceal her martial arts level.
Li Anle replied, "Only a few ancestors in the Holy Lotus Family know about it. Later, they realized my talent in martial arts and helped conceal my level for me."
