Beast Taming: I Can Evolve Indefinitely

Chapter 665: Chapter 660: Shocking News of the Tribe

Once it was certain that the Icefoot Sea Lice King couldn’t resist anymore, Alpha finally lowered his guard. He allowed the Dragon of Silent Annihilation to grasp the Icefoot Sea Lice King in its jaws and brought it to Bai Qi.

Crack, crack.

(Boss, it’s done.)

“Very good. From now on, unless we encounter a demi-god, we need not worry about safety anymore,” said Bai Qi.

Bai Qi cracked a smile, not bothering to hide his joy.

Having a pet with such combat power brought him pride as a Beast Master. Most importantly, he no longer had to live in trepidation as before.

“Damned humans, aren’t you afraid your actions will provoke retaliation from our West Sea?”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King did not seem to be frightened by its current situation. Instead, it continued to make loud threats.

“I believe it was you who started the conflict, wasn’t it?”

Bai Qi looked at the Icefoot Sea Lice King, somewhat speechless.

“Hum! Do you have any proof?”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King snorted coldly, playing dumb.

“How much proof do you need?”

Schuck burst into a smirk and immediately projected several screens in front of the Icefoot Sea Lice King. The screens displayed the scene of the Icefoot Sea Lice King’s sudden appearance and its unprovoked attack on them.

“Well, is that 360-degree, all-around view clear enough for you?”

Bai Qi leaned over to the Icefoot Sea Lice King and said, “With this video, the Deep Sea Alliance had every right to wage war against your West Sea. Do you believe that no other maritime area will come to your aid?”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King fell silent. Even though the Deep Sea Alliance was currently at odds with other sea regions, they were basically just defending themselves.

“How do you wish to proceed?”

Under the circumstances, the tone of the Icefoot Sea Lice King softened significantly.

“Not much really, we just want to use you to promote the integration of South Sea and West Sea.”

Bai Qi smiled and continued, “You seem to be resisting the Deep Sea Alliance, is it because you’re afraid of our strength? If that’s the case, why not join us?”

“When everyone unites, we can negotiate and handle everything in an orderly manner. It would be much better.”

Upon hearing Bai Qi’s words, rather than being tempted, the Icefoot Sea Lice King became even more agitated.

“I knew it, you humans want to corrode our sea territories and annex them into your territory!”

Anger filled the eyes of the Icefoot Sea Lice King, “Rather than accepting this, we would rather accept the tribes’ invitation to eliminate all you humans!”

“Wait a minute, did you say tribe?”

Bai Qi narrowed his eyes, his glance was filled with danger.

“Did the tribes come to West Sea for a collaboration?”

“Why would I tell you that, if you…”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King tried to remain defiant, but when he felt the Sword of Silent Annihilation above his head, he immediately cowered.

Alpha was targeting his head now; if that sword descended, he would probably die instantly.

“You better tell me truthfully, or I cannot guarantee how you will die.”

Bai Qi casually glanced at the Icefoot Sea Lice King, saying, “Speak up, what did the tribe negotiate with you? Who was involved? Were any other sea areas involved as well?”

After a series of questions was put forth, the Icefoot Sea Lice King remained silent for a long time before he finally spoke, “I am unaware of the other sea beast. The tribe approached me separately, to avoid being swallowed by the Deep Sea Alliance. However, they also brought some humans along. I disliked their auras, so I refused.”

“Humans? What kind of humans? Beastmen?”

“No, they were humans dressed in black armor, their auras….were similar to his.”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King glanced at Alpha.

“It must be the Death Round Table!”

Understanding dawned upon Bai Qi and his expression turned increasingly grim.

He had known about the collaboration between the Death Round Table and the tribes since the time with the Black Dragon Tribe. However, he hadn’t expected these people to extend their influence to maritime areas.

If it had not been for the foresight of the Legendary of Stable Sea and the Federation in forming the Deep Sea Alliance ahead of time, the people would have been in a passive position.

“It appears we need to inform the Deep Sea Alliance and Thirteenth Bureau immediately. Otherwise, if the tribes and the maritime area attack the Federation together, it would result in substantial loss,” Bai Qi pondered while stroking his chin. He glanced at the Icefoot Sea Lice King, “Do you have anything else to tell me? Speak!”

“That’s all. Nothing else.”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King turned its head, looking upset.

Its arrival here was merely coincidental. Initially, it planned to investigate the condition of the Deep Sea Alliance. However, it unexpectedly discovered that the Thirteen Protectors were away from the Crystal Palace, so it discreetly followed.

Originally, it planned to obliterate the young generation of the South Sea to hinder the future development of the Deep Sea Alliance. However, it ended up unwittingly delivering itself to the enemy.

“Nothing else? Alright then.”

Seeing that the Icefoot Sea Lice King appeared genuine, Bai Qi didn’t press any further. He glanced at Alpha, who instantly understood and prepared to finish the Icefoot Sea Lice King.

“Wait! I’ve already told you everything and you still want to kill me?”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King hastily tried to prevent this, shouting out.

“Indeed, you’ve revealed it all. Now that you’re useless, of course, I must dispose of you. Did you expect me to bring you home to celebrate the New Year?”

Bai Qi said matter-of-factly.

“Didn’t you just say you needed my help to facilitate the integration of the South Sea and the West Sea? How could you forget that so quickly?”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King sounded rather anxious, completely oblivious to the victorious smirk playing on Bai Qi’s lips.

“Well, I did, but seeing your tenacity, I suppose I’ll spare myself the trouble. Why not just capture you and make soup out of you.”

Ka-pu, ka-pu!

(Soup? Leave it to Gamma!)

Gamma was immediately invigorated, pulling out a full set of cooking equipment, much to the Icefoot Sea Lice King’s terror.

“Couldn’t you at least ask me one more time? I might just agree, you know?”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King adjusted his tone, speaking in a lighter voice.

“Sorry, but considering the possibility of you collaborating with the tribe, I’m not entirely sure I can trust you.”

Bai Qi shook his head, saying, “It’s safer to just make the soup.”

“I … I … I have a lot of treasures that you humans would definitely like.”

“No evidence, and I’m sure it’s hidden in the West Sea. It’s too dangerous there. Let’s just go with the soup.”

“What if I open the secret realm right now and bring it to you?”

“No, you could easily flee. Let’s just stick to the soup.”

…

The Icefoot Sea Lice King kept promising all sorts of benefits, but Bai Qi stayed firm on making soup. By the end, the Icefoot Sea Lice King was on the verge of tears.

“Isn’t Brother a bit too ruthless? Look at what he’s done to the Icefoot Sea Lice King.”

The Bloodthirsty Bat Skate couldn’t help but say.

“So what? You go make soup for him?”

Ming Dian glanced at the Bloodthirsty Bat Skate and said, “Can’t you see the Icefoot Sea Lice King is almost tamed by Brother? In a while, he’ll probably lead Brother himself to raid the West Sea.”

Indeed, just when the Thirteen Protectors were starting to feel a little squeamish, the Icefoot Sea Lice King finally brought up something that piqued Bai Qi’s interest.

“I know some secrets about this island. If you let me go, I’ll tell you everything, I’ll fulfill all the promises I made earlier!”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King bellowed, then added weakly, “As long as you guys don’t boil me into soup.”

Upon hearing the Icefoot Sea Lice King’s words, Bai Qi’s expression finally softened. He reluctantly said, “In that case, I’ll graciously accept.”

As soon as Bai Qi said these words, Alpha put away the Sword of Silent Annihilation, and the tense nerves of the Icefoot Sea Lice King relaxed.

“Actually, boiling me won’t do you any good unless you can eradicate the laws’ damage on my body. You’ll suffer the same damage if you eat me.”

Either to ease the tension or for self-defense, the Icefoot Sea Lice King volunteered information about his injuries.

“Damage from the law? Is it difficult to recover from such an injury?”

Bai Qi perked up, asking.

“Not all of them. Some laws only enhance effects, but the law of this sword is special. It feels as though the place where I was attacked has completely vanished, unable to be healed.”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King glanced warily at the Sword of Death in Alpha’s hand.

“Damage from the law…I learned something new.”

Bai Qi nodded slightly and then pulled the conversation back to the point. “Spill it, what exactly do you know?”

When Bai Qi asked, the Icefoot Sea Lice King immediately gathered his thoughts, recalling carefully before he began to speak.

“This happened almost two thousand years ago when I was just a little sea louse. I used to play around every day, carefree, and make friends…”

“Get to the point!”

Bai Qi lifted an eyebrow, his gaze growing dangerous.

“Ahem…sorry, I get sidetracked in my old age.”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King hastily apologized and then continued, “One day, while I was playing in the waters around here, I saw a man wearing a strange mask flee to this island.”

“Then, the waters around here started to act strange, and from time to time, humans would come by boat seeking something. But none of them ever made it out again.”

“Is that all?”

“That’s all.”

“Alright, let’s just make the soup.”

Without any hesitation, Bai Qi handed the Icefoot Sea Lice King to Alpha, scaring the latter into a frenzy.

“That’s really all there is. I watched him go under there and never come back out. I didn’t miss anything, I swear!”

The Icefoot Sea Lice King declared solemnly.

“How can you prove it?”

Bai Qi looked at the Icefoot Sea Lice King suspiciously.

“Because I fell asleep in a crack between the reefs at the time, and when I woke up, my body had grown and got stuck. I couldn’t break free and have been here ever since.”

Bai Qi: “… How on earth did you become a legend? Purely by outliving everyone else?”

Icefoot Sea Lice King: “Exactly …”

Well, that’s the sea beast’s way of being immortal. Outlast all living beings of your generation, and voila, you’re a legend!