Chapter 5303: Uncontrollable Pieces
âItâs no big deal, just another boulder on top of many.â The man poured another cup for Li Qiye.
âYour suffering continues.â Li Qiye sighed.
âOne wrong move and thatâs it, all the planning after many eras will be for naught. Can you wait that long again?â He asked.
âIâm afraid my patience is running out.â The gleam in Li Qiyeâs eyes could destroy all realms.
âOnly one step left, and weâre here to help.â He said.
âIndeed.â Li Qiye sipped the tea and said softly: âEverything is going well?â
âThe bait has been taken by most.â He said with a serious expression: âNot quite perfect yet though, Primogenitor hasnât swallowed the bait fully.â
âSo a little more nudging.â Li Qiye said.
âWhat about Evolution?â He paused for a bit before asking.
âThatâs the interesting part. If all the fish have swallowed the bait, Evolution is not far.â Li Qiye said.
âDonât forget that this is one of the smartest beings.â He said sincerely.
âYes, but also crazy.â Li Qiye said: âCrazy people love crazy events, and once theyâre caught in their own frenzy, theyâll become overconfident.â
âWe still have to be sure that the baits are irresistible.â He remained cautious.
Li Qiye nodded in agreement: âJust have to help them bite a bit harder and then we can pull the net.â
âWe cannot afford to make a single mistake.â He realized how important the mission was.
âYouâll have to keep enduring then.â Li Qiye said.
âSomeone has to take up the hard jobs and plus, I donât have the worst one. The brat is the one suffering the most.â The man said with a wry smile.
âYes, itâs a noble sacrifice.â Li Qiye contemplated for a bit before nodding.
âHe willingly chose to do so and must endure the consequences. It will be justified in the end.â He said.
âDonât worry, this wonât be for nothing once we pull the net.â Li Qiye said confidently.
âTrinity is dealt with, what about everyone else?â He wasnât as optimistic.
âIt is indeed a problem. I do have an idea, it just needs further polishing. Voracious Leviathan and Epochâs End must be dragged into this as well.â Li Qiye said.
âWhat if they know better? Then all of our efforts would have been in vain.â He remained worried.
âOnce we make it that far, it wonât be up to them.â Li Qiye said confidently.
âWe must destroy all of them in one go.â He nodded.
âWe need a big bait for all the big fish, and Trinity will do.â Li Qiye said.
âAny other potential complication?â He asked.
Li Qiye gazed deep into space and said: âTwilight Hunter.â
He became tense after hearing this name and murmured: âThe supreme hunter...â
âIt will be fine, Iâll be able to handle anyone. Iâm just afraid that they wonât come.â Li Qiye said.
âHe hasnât appeared in a long time, there are no trails left. Who knows if he is still around?â He responded.
âOthers might have disappeared for a multitude of reasons, but not Twilight Hunter. The question is, is this worth his time and effort?â Li Qiye said.
âItâs been so long since the matter of Divine Ancestor. I donât think the patient Twilight Hunter will take the risk.â He shook his head.
âWe will just have to make it impossible to resist.â Li Qiye said.
âThis wonât work, you will not be able to lure him out. The problem is that in this epoch, you are the absolute master, not to mention you are a returner from above. It doesnât matter how delicious you are, Twilight Hunter will just wait for you to leave. Other meals might not be as delightful but still enough to satiate his appetite.â He disagreed.
âThatâs the crux of the problem.â Li Qiye smiled: âThe best of feasts is too obvious, he will wonder if itâs a trap.â
âWhat can we do then? Even if we get rid of everyone else, Twilight Hunter will always be there.â He said.
âWeâll kill them all, Leviathan, Epochâs End, and Twilight Hunter. I wonât allow these insects to linger in my epoch.â Li Qiye said with murderous intent and conviction before pausing for a bit.
âWell, I do have a plan.â Li Qiye stroked his chin and said: âWe already have incredible baits, itâs about the execution.â
âHe will not do anything with you around.â He said.
âDonât be so sure, the baits from beyond the heaven are just too enticing. Be ready for some surprises.â Li Qiye said with a smile.
âPerhaps.â He didnât wish to be pessimistic any longer.
The two of them drank the tea quietly for a while before the man asked: âSo what happened? Who is this unknown guest? This wasnât part of your plan.â
Li Qiye sighed and shook his head: âEven the most perfect plan will have some flaws revealed with due time. Iâm not sure if I would have done anything differently.â
âYou know now, and you have made a deal.â He speculated.
âNot yet, but time waits for no one.â Li Qiye shook his head.
âThe end of one game is the start of another, when will it end?â He asked.
Li Qiye took his time thinking before replying: âIt is getting closer. Maybe the answer will be there after two more games.â
âAnd this epoch?â He asked.
âI planted the tree not for the fruits. If there are fruits, they belong to the tree, not me.â Li Qiye shrugged.
âWho will guard this tree and its fruits then?â He asked with a solemn expression.
âThe tree is fully grown and the fruits are ripe, the insects will be removed as well. I donât want to be a gardener or a savior forever.â Li Qiye smiled.
He pondered for a bit before staring at Li Qiye: âYou are willing to do so?â
âThatâs the difference between you and me. You wish to shoulder the heaven while I am only passing by, anything else is a byproduct of my goal.â Li Qiye responded.
âThis is your home.â He said.
âIt is, but I wonât be here forever.â Li Qiye nodded.
âWhat about her?â He asked.
âI have done what I should and carried out my promise. The future will be as she desires.â Li Qiye said softly.
âShe is no longer around now.â His tone became aggressive.
âIf she is still alive, I will make sure that sheâll be around.â Li Qiye took a sip of tea.
âYouâre a bastard.â He scolded.
âNot the first time Iâve heard this from you, I donât mind.â Li Qiye smiled wryly.
âHmph.â He was clearly dissatisfied with Li Qiye.
âIâm just a passerby, it doesnât matter who they are.â Li Qiye earnestly said.