Li Shiji seemed to have seen through Li Cunxu's thoughts.

"The father you buried back then was a substitute dummy."

So that's how it was... Hmm? Grandpa, how did you know?

Li Cunxu looked at Li Shiji.

Li Shiji understood Li Cunxu's gaze, "It's just as you thought, I dug it up to verify."

"Originally, I didn't want to tell you. I planned to wait until I found your parents and then inform you, but... time does not wait for me."

Li Shiji let out a long sigh.

The aftermath of Li Shiji's massacre this time wasn't over; rather, it had just begun.

The bloody revenge carried out for personal grievances in Tongdu had a terrible impact. Coupled with the fact that Tongdu Alliance's high-level also had enemies of Li Shiji, the Tongdu Alliance would not easily forgive Li Shiji. The current calm was only because the Tongdu Alliance had no way to deal with the infinitely reviving Li Shiji, so they temporarily compromised and appeased.

If the Tongdu Alliance found a way to break Li Shiji's unlimited revival, they would not hesitate to take action to eliminate him.

Just like Song Jiang in the "Water Margin," when the court found they couldn't defeat Liang Mountain, they bribed Liang Mountain with high official salaries. In that era, who didn't want to become an official, so the heroes of Liang Mountain, led by Song Jiang, were appeased. Then the court used the method of slowly boiling a frog, gradually eliminating the faction's power. Eventually, most of the 108 from Liang Mountain died tragically, even their leader Song Jiang met a miserable end, poisoned to death by alcohol.

Besides, the aftermath wasn't finished yet, and there were further developments yet to unfold, causing the far-sighted Li Shiji to feel troubled and headache-inducing.

Li Shiji killed many enemies.

Did the number of enemies decrease?

No.

Not only did it not decrease, but it increased instead.

Enemies also have relatives and friends. When you kill an enemy, the closely related relatives and friends of the enemy become your new enemies.

If the enemy had two devoted friends, then when Li Shiji killed this enemy, he would make enemies with two adversaries.

If the enemy had three sibling-like close brothers, then when Li Shiji killed this enemy, he would make enemies with three adversaries.

If the enemy had five children, then when Li Shiji killed this enemy, he would make enemies with five foes wishing him bones crushed and ashes scattered.

...

In short, the consequences of this event's aftermath are severe, so severe that even Li Shiji is not confident he can safely get through it.

In fact, there is a simple way to handle this matter, akin to past life's games, Li Shiji could defect from the alliance. In doing so, Li Shiji would move from light to dark, making it difficult for enemies to handle him. By the end of the past life game, the enemies still hadn't killed Li Shiji. Instead, as Li Shiji grew stronger, the enemies gave up thoughts of revenge, fearing Li Shiji would target them.

Unlike now, where he's an obvious target, anyone can take a shot at.

Li Shiji chose differently from his past life, not defecting from the alliance, because in this life, there were Li Cunxu and Li Anle.

Li Shiji's powerful hand landed heavily on Li Cunxu's shoulder.

"Protect yourself well, and also protect your sister."

"Alright."

Li Cunxu asked, "Have you found father and mother, Grandpa?"

"No," Li Shiji said seriously, "Promise me you two, don't go looking for them until you reach King level?"

To prevent Li Cunxu and his sister from breaking the promise verbally, Li Shiji took out a safety contract for the siblings to sign.

"Why?"

Li Shiji had a look that said, "If you don't sign, I won't tell you anything."

Li Cunxu thought about it, believing Grandpa couldn't possibly harm them; he must have his reasons for doing this.

Li Cunxu signed it, and Li Anle followed suit.

Seeing both had signed, Li Shiji slowly said, "Your parents got into big trouble, forcing them to fake their deaths. I was curious, so I sent an Overlord level pet to investigate this matter and your parents' whereabouts, only to end up with that Overlord level pet being instantly killed."

"That pet was an Overlord nine, and to kill it instantly could only be done by a King, and a very powerful one at that."

In truth, the situation regarding their parents runs very deep, and Li Cunxu has always known. It was evident from his sister Li Anle; she was tainted by the powers of four Evil Gods, something not achievable by ordinary forces.

After having mostly eaten, Li Shiji set down his chopsticks and took out two pieces of red jade talismans, "These are signal talismans. If after I leave, you encounter a life-and-death crisis the life-saving jade can't get you through, just break it, and I'll come as fast as possible."

"Okay." ×2

Li Shiji thought on it, still feeling it was too risky, and waved his hand.

Two pitch-black shadows emerged, turning into two shapely, graceful shadow women with shadow blades at their waists.

Li Shiji said, "These two Overlord nine Shadow Female Generals usually stay hidden in your shadows. If danger arises, summon them to deal with it, and if they can't handle it, then use the life-saving jade."

After dinner, a letter with wings came flying, urging Li Shiji to hurry to the front line.

Before leaving, Li Shiji said a few heartfelt words.

"After I leave, Anle, never mention my name within the family again. Cunxu, take advantage of me not attending your parents' funeral to criticize me online. Say the worst things you can think of..."

Li Cunxu could see that Li Shiji was asking them to sever ties with him, fearing they would be implicated.

For a moment, Li Cunxu felt a mix of emotions.

This centenarian sincerely cared about the two siblings.

Once they cut ties from Li Shiji, the enemies basically wouldn't bother the siblings any longer, although some irrational extreme enemies could be exceptions.

Watching Li Shiji's departing figure, Li Cunxu shook his head.

Having received so many benefits from Li Shiji, Li Cunxu truly regarded him as a grandfather. How could he turn his back on the old man now?

As for those enemies of Li Shiji, if they dared to cause trouble, then let them come!

Afraid of no one.

Besides, none of the people Li Shiji killed were innocent, secretly colluding with Evil Gods, supporting Evil Gods, betraying humanity, and selling out humanity.

Early the next morning, Li Cunxu prepared to set out to find cultists, to borrow some merit points for use.

Li Anle pouted, unhappy, "Huh? Leaving again?"

Li Cunxu said helplessly, "There's something I need to do, busy."

"I can go with you."

"No, the place I'm going to is a bit dangerous. Also, even if I agreed, the family wouldn't allow me to take you out."

The Saint Lotus Li Family invested so much in Li Anle, intending for her to grow up and establish the Red Lotus Li Family. Before the investment was recouped, Li Anle couldn't have any accidents. If something happened, wouldn't the investment all go to waste? The Saint Lotus Li Family couldn't allow that.

So, the Saint Lotus Li Family certainly wouldn't allow Li Anle to go out.

Why did the Saint Lotus Li Family invest so much in Li Anle, almost covering all of Li Anle's pets and the resources all those pets required, yet not invest as much in Li Cunxu?

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