Emperor’s Domination

“What kind of small deal?” Li Qiye asked.

“Mmm, just buying a few essentials.” He smiled wryly.

“How essential?” Li Qiye asked.

“Well, just some food to make it through the winter.” He answered.

“And that’s all?” Li Qiye smiled.

“Of course, and a few construction materials too.” He said.

“Now that’s the main thing.” Li Qiye said.

“Just minor details that don’t affect the grand picture.” He said.

“Are you sure?” Li Qiye asked.

“Just a matter of technique, nothing more.” He said.

Li Qiye sat back down and asked: “How does this affect Black Dragon?”

“Some illogical matters have happened recently.” He said, sitting down begrudgingly.

“What else?” Li Qiye asked.

“Some people want to make it through winter.” He said.

“That’s no secret.” Li Qiye said.

“I was talking about various techniques, not just hiding.” He said.

“Such as?” Li Qiye asked.

“For example, the continuation of bloodlines...” He smiled wryly.

“Finally, some ambition in you?” Li Qiye said.

“Old man, you aren’t the only one capable of this. There’s a chance that my knowledge surpasses yours.” He said.

“Who spoke with you? Only a few in Divine Firmament can discuss this.” Li Qiye asked.

“I can’t say and reveal my customer’s information.” He said.

“I have to investigate myself?” He asked.

“That’s not what I meant, it’s just that I’m not too clear about the mysterious person.” He said.

“Mysterious?” Li Qiye asked.

“Like a family member. Old man, you’re not hiding anything, right? You didn’t do something you didn’t want others to know when you were younger?” He asked.

“Go on.” Li Qiye said.

“Acting as if very familiar with me but maintaining a disguise. No, to be exact, familiar with you. This is like someone who has never met you but knows a lot about you, not about the matters of Heavenrealm but what type of underwear you wore as a kid, you know what I mean?” He said.

“Hmph, courting death then.” Li Qiye uttered coldly.

“This is your problem, old man, people see you and walk away. When they see me, they see a harmless young fellow and love me, men or beasts alike. That’s why they are willing to share information with me. On the other hand, they don’t want you to devour them down to the bones.” He said.

“You know, don’t you?” Li Qiye asked.

“Old man, I’m an ethical professional who will never leak any private information, so don’t go ruining my reputation.” He said: “Plus, you don’t really need help from a small fry like me, even Hidden Immortal and Octopus can’t escape your grasp. It’s all so easy for you.”

“Anything else?” Li Qiye asked.

“No, I said what I should. Honestly, this isn’t my fault, the blame is on you.” He said.

“Why is that?” Li Qiye asked.

“Don’t think I won’t know just because you didn’t tell me, hah, Black Dragon’s bloodline. Nothing can hide from me.”

Li Qiye frowned but didn’t say anything.

“It’s no big deal, I’m just too smart, old man. Black Dragon himself knows, and then the two aunties.” He added.

Li Qiye’s frown deepened.

“Heh, I didn’t say anything.” He raised his hands, feigning innocence. Alas, curiosity got the best of him.

“What did your group want to do back then, old man?” He couldn’t help but ask: “It must have been a plan gone awry, then you all split apart. Let me guess, you couldn’t have come up with it, was it the empress or Aunt Jian? You probably didn’t agree with the plan, so it became an argument. I wonder what the key to all of this was? Or rather, who was?”

“No one. I’m afraid your so-called unmatched knowledge is not useful here.” Li Qiye said.

“That’s why I’m most curious.” He winked.

“About what?” Li Qiye asked.

“Do you know who Hidden Immortal is?” He lowered his voice.

“Hidden Immortal is Hidden Immortal.” Li Qiye said.

“Let’s change the angle then, have you ever met Hidden Immortal?” He asked.

“No.” Li Qiye said.

“Then why the familiar feeling?” He continued.