Chapter 267

What the hell… what are you even trying to do?

Following Li Ang's will, he traced back into his soul, and upon seeing the crimson storm raging wildly even while crushed deep within, the 【Insatiable Stomach】 was utterly stunned.

How… how could such a weak soul possibly contain such immense desire? When I tried to gather all seven supreme sins at once to become a top-tier demon god like the Four Pillars, my own desire wasn't nearly this big!

So what the hell is this human planning? Does he intend to overthrow the insane-strong Clearance Bureau and rule the entire world?

"Scared, huh?"

As the 【Insatiable Stomach】 clung to Li Ang's soul, staring blankly at the boundless lust hidden below, a familiar presence suddenly drew near.

Clinging beside Li Ang's soul, the 【Wild Heart】 inhaled deeply the faint trace of pride leaking unconsciously from within, then sighed in rapture:

"It's so exquisite… even if I can't touch it, every time I'm allowed to link with his soul, I come just to linger here—truly… hmm… there can't possibly be a greater pride than his."

"Heh, look at the two of you, so unrefined."

As the two "sheep offal" clung to Li Ang's soul, greedily inhaling the storm's emanations, another familiar will approached—first clinging beside Li Ang's soul, eyeing hungrily the furious flames below that burned all to ash, then turning aside with haughty disdain:

"This man was discovered by me, and it was I who led him to retrieve the two of you. You two wouldn't be here today without my exceptional insight.

And unlike you two latecomers, who can only cling here and sniff the occasional stray traces, I actually tasted his fury firsthand when he was still weak and powerless."

After listing his "achievements" and "seniority," the black goat—the 【War Counterpart】, representing Wrath—looked down with supreme arrogance at the other two "sheep offal":

"So now do you understand who should be the leader once we awaken?

Listen up: from now on, I'm the boss of all of us! If anyone disobeys me, I'll tell this kid to throw you out! He obeys me completely—he's utterly devoted to me… Hey! Are you even listening?"

The two "sheep offal," still clinging to Li Ang's soul and inhaling the leaking traces, glanced at the black goat and both sneered in utter contempt.

"Heh, with the storm of desire inside this man's heart, I don't believe you can control him—you'd be lucky to be his dog."

"Shut the fuck up, get lost!"

"You… you two…"

The black goat had come expecting to show off his seniority now that a new "sheep offal" had arrived, but instead faced cold mockery from the Stomach and outright insults from the Heart—his fury boiled over, teeth grinding as he snarled:

"You two wait! I… hmph! Since you're still useful, I'll let you off this time. But if you dare do it again, I'll make you regret it!"

"Heh, I'm not afraid. Do as you please."

"Fuck you, get lost!"

"You… aaaaah! I'm so angry!"

…

Unaware of the "sheep offal" drama unfolding within his soul, after sensing the state of the 【Insatiable Stomach】, Li Ang was just about to equip the 【I Am the Demon】 badge to forcibly seize control of it, when a groveling voice echoed in his soul:

"After I was ambushed and grievously wounded, I wandered this world for years, unable to find a suitable master—until today, I've finally found you!

Esteemed Mr. Li Ang, if you won't reject me, let me serve at your side! I will spare no effort to provide every possible aid—whatever you command, I shall obey! Please, let me stay with you!"

"…"

Ah… half a liter of purine, never met a true lord—should I, if you'll have me, kneel and call you father, at your beck and call?

After hearing the 【Insatiable Stomach】's speech—not merely good attitude, but outright licking the ground—Li Ang, though he'd gained a massive advantage, couldn't help but twitch his lips twice.

What the hell kind of otherworldly Lü Bu… whatever. Cooperation's better than none—especially if all three "sheep offal" cooperate, I might even swap out 【I Am the Demon】 during missions and free up a slot for another badge.

Just as the 【Insatiable Stomach】 prostrated itself and submitted to Li Ang's "royal aura" without even needing to be coerced, Li Ang, having acquired his eighth anomaly, heard the familiar notification chime:

【Acquired usable anomaly "Insatiable Stomach." Hidden trait of "Materialist Soul (Crimson)" badge activated】

【Materialist Soul (Anomalous·Crimson·Non-upgradable）: …】

【Wearing Effect: …】

【Advancement Path: …】

【Hidden Trait: Badge Slot 4, Current Slots: 7, Anomalies Required to Unlock Next Slot: 16】

The number of anomalies needed to unlock the next slot… seems to have doubled again…

Gazing at the new slot added to his badge panel, Li Ang felt a bittersweet surge of happiness.

With eighteen badges already—four iron, three copper, six silver, four gold, one anomalous—even with temporary swaps, seven slots aren't enough; I'd need at least one or two more.

Aside from the three "sheep offal," I have five other anomalies: 【The Lazy Witch's Broom】, 【Holy Spirit Pendant】, Anna's photo 【If】, 【Infected Blood Band】 from the female rebels, and 【The Dog in the Mirror】—exactly eight.

So the anomaly I crafted using the Golden Bull and Aquarius secret arts—【Sensitive Egg】, which enhances left testicle sensitivity—probably isn't counted here. That means I can't use self-made anomalies to unlock more slots.

As for why…

Because the core of "Materialist" is the analysis and cognition of the world, and the anomalies I create don't aid in analyzing or understanding the world—so they can't be used to unlock more slots?

…

"Knock knock."

As Li Ang pondered the mechanism behind the 【Materialist】 badge slot increase, wondering if he could exploit a loophole, a knock came at the director's office door, followed by Senior Emma's voice:

"Director? Are you available now?"

"Come in."

Upon receiving permission from the red-haired director, Senior Emma entered, nodded to Li Ang, then reported:

"The headquarters just sent over 1, 11 bottles of fine wine, saying they're from Lord Golden Bull for Li Ang. Can we accept them?"

1, 11 bottles of fine wine?!

Hearing Emma's words, the red-haired director trembled violently, then turned to Li Ang with eyes sparkling in delight—her fox-like gaze turned sticky-sweet, almost dripping with honey.

So that's what you were discussing with Lord Golden Bull back at headquarters—you were asking for wine! Ahahaha!

You're incredible! No wonder I've always favored you as my best drinking buddy—I knew I never wasted my kindness on you! All those favors I called in, all the face-saving requests I made just to help you gather the "sheep offal"—and you repay me with this huge surprise!

Ahahaha! Given our relationship, I'm definitely entitled to at least three or five hundred bottles of these wines!