Chapter 351

Although Li Ang did not actively promote the Seven Kingdoms, the craftsmen circles of the Barl Star Cluster began circulating information about him.

After all, Rank Four workshops affiliated with the Taiyi Miracle might be numerous across the entire universe, but in the remote backwater of the Barl Star Cluster, they were already exceedingly rare Gao Jie alchemical workshops.

Yet precisely because of this, few people ever came knocking.

It was like opening a Rolls-Royce dealership in a fourth- or fifth-tier city—those who could afford it were always few, and those few already had their own trusted craftsmen.

Li Ang, for his part, didn't care.

For him, it was best if the Seven Kingdoms generated revenue, but if not, it didn't matter—he merely wanted another avenue to purchase life planets.

Moreover, he now had more important matters to attend to.

Gazing at the Altar corpse suspended midair by metal cables, Li Ang rubbed his chin: "No wonder it's a high-tier being from the Naruto world—this structure is fascinating."

As an invasion lifeform summoned by Gaia from the Type-Moon world, Altar normally could have crushed Earth effortlessly.

Unfortunately, it had fallen into Li Ang's hands, its famed defense shredded to pieces under unlimited supplies of Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion.

Of course, Altar's defense was not what prompted Li Ang's awe—what truly impressed him was its unique ability: Crystal Creek Valley.

This ability could transform the planet Altar occupied into the likeness of its homeworld; had the Great Spider not been in constant slumber, Earth in the Type-Moon world would have been ruined long ago.

Thus, even for Li Ang at this stage, Crystal Creek Valley was an irreplaceably powerful ability.

'If I could use Altar's method to modify the Divine Tree, wouldn't that mean…'

Imagining the Divine Tree ship traversing the stars, seeking suitable planets to take root and bear fruit, Li Ang couldn't help smiling.

Coupled with Altar's ability to freely reshape planetary environments and its vast army of puppets, he felt he might one day create his own 'Otsutsuki Clan' in the main world—with no risk of betrayal.

But even if such a day ever came, it would be an extremely distant future.

After all, planting trees across the stars required immense power; otherwise, he'd likely be hunted down by the Federation or Empire's elites before he even finished planting.

'…But why do I feel more like those insects?'

Recalling the insect swarms on Colony Star 9527, Li Ang fell silent.

At that moment, a puppet dressed in a knee-length maid's skirt entered the lab: "Master, Miss Danika and the others are waiting for you."

"Has Karina arrived?"

Without turning, Li Ang asked upon hearing the voice.

Since the evaluation ended, members of the Taiyi Miracle had visited him several times, all seeking information about the Seven Kingdoms.

He had examined the alchemy they offered as payment—admittedly, as official Taiyi Miracle employees, they had real skill.

Especially the elderly man and the young woman at the front—they specialized respectively in matter transmutation and potion alchemy.

Unfortunately, Li Ang had no need for their alchemy, though even if he did, he wouldn't trade it for the Seven Kingdoms.

But unlike the other five, he had offered the young woman named 'Karina' an opportunity: to serve as a technical consultant for the Plant Union.

A Rank Four alchemical master specializing in potion alchemy would clearly be immensely beneficial in helping the Plant Union develop new products.

Of course, Li Ang made no promise that joining the Plant Union would mean teaching her—he merely said she'd have more opportunities to access what she desired.

It did carry a whiff of PUA, but who else held exclusive technology?

Karina had said she'd consider it carefully—and then hadn't responded for days.

So Li Ang naturally assumed she had approached Danika and the others.

But the maid's next words made him frown slightly: "Miss Danika says the Blood Secret Company has come to negotiate business, and requests your presence."

Hearing this, Li Ang paused his actions and ordered: "Tell Danika and the others to prepare. I'll be there shortly."

"Yes, Master."

After the puppet maid departed, the lab was once again empty save for Li Ang.

He instructed his shadow clones to continue their research, then exhaled slowly.

'Tch.'

Li Ang wasn't surprised that the Blood Secret Company had come knocking—they'd already tried several times before, but he'd been away each time.

Unlike the Akatsuki in the Naruto world selling weapons, neither the Plant Union nor the Blood Secret Company would resort to assassination to eliminate rivals.

The Plant Union couldn't do it; the Blood Secret Company considered it beneath them.

At least for now.

Thinking of this, Li Ang's gaze flickered slightly.

Regardless, he'd better go see what these vampires intended—it would help him adjust the Plant Union's future plans.

Having decided, Li Ang's form blurred faintly, then vanished from the lab.

…

Elsewhere.

In a spacious reception room, two groups sat facing each other across a massive metal conference table.

One side consisted of a strange trio: one human, one vampire, one plant; the other, three vampires.

At that moment, a beautiful blonde woman with voluminous curls laughed lightly and spoke: "Long time no see, Danika."

Hearing this, Lu Ke glanced curiously at his colleague: "Danika, you know her?"

In response to the Young Master's question, Danika gave no answer—instead, her expression darkened: "I didn't expect the company would send you, Lord Kristin."

"Hehehe."

The blonde named Kristin covered her mouth with her hand, chuckling, then leaned forward, resting her palms on the table and tilting her lips upward: "Is that really so surprising? Rather you—"

"I never imagined you could break free from the blood pact and vanish without a word."

"I had such high hopes for you."

At these words, Danika fell silent.

Lu Ke and Papachi exchanged a glance—well, Lu Ke stared at Papachi, and the human and plant instantly realized Danika's background was far more significant than it appeared.

Ignoring the two onlookers' thoughts, Kristin asked: "So, dear little Danika, could you tell me now—how exactly did you break free from the blood pact?"

"Not just me—Lord Kaius is also very curious."

Upon hearing the name 'Kaius,' Danica's pupils contracted sharply.

But before she could say anything, a voice suddenly rang out inside the conference room.

"Who is Kaius?"

It was Li Ang.

At this moment he was sitting in the seat of honor, propping his chin on one hand, looking at Christine with some puzzlement.