Chapter 17

Li Yi couldn't help but think about the scene when he was swept away by the temporal anomaly.

Three days ago on Earth, Li Yi was caught in a temporal anomaly and was inexplicably transported to another universe, where he drifted for thirty million years.

Under normal circumstances, temporal anomalies are very difficult to occur naturally. Could his being swept away have something to do with the arrival of this powerful being?

"This isn't good!" Li Yi thought to himself.

The spiritual energy on Earth has been depleted. A being of this level wouldn't come to Earth just for a leisurely visit. Their appearance most likely means only one thing—interdimensional battlefield!

Just as ancient battles would choose a place for a decisive battle, if the conflict between primitive spiritual energy gatherers escalates to a certain point, they would also choose a dimension for a major showdown. Such battlefields are usually chosen from dimensions where spiritual energy has been depleted, so that post-battle losses can be minimized!

"If this dimension is chosen as a battlefield by the natives, it will be troublesome!"

To Li Yi, the powerful cultivators could only be considered natives. Although they are physically strong and have some abilities, their wisdom is far from developed. Calling them natives is already a compliment.

However, it must be admitted that after mastering a large amount of spiritual energy, these natives have a considerable destructive power. Once a dimension becomes a battlefield for high-level cultivators, everything will be reduced to nothing after a fierce battle!

Li Yi cannot use virtual energy now. If a major battle breaks out here, protecting his mother, sister, and other close people will be extremely difficult!

This isn't because Li Yi lacks the ability, but because their mindsets are fundamentally different. It takes countless years to cultivate a person, but it only takes a second to kill one. Construction is always much harder than destruction!

Just as Li Yi was deep in thought, Du Lerren finally reached for his gun. It was a Belgian-made Browning Hi-Power, his favorite. The gun had fourteen rounds, each capable of taking a life.

"Ha ha ha!" With the gun in hand, Du Lerren couldn't help but laugh, "Young man, you're quite impressive to have made it to my room alone. Unfortunately, it's easy to get in, but hard to get out!"

"Truly reckless!"

Li Yi's mind wasn't on the small insect in front of him; he was thinking about the potential turmoil caused by the arrival of the unknown cultivator.

At this moment, Du Lerren raised his gun and said smugly to Li Yi, "Kid, who sent you? What grudge do we have?"

"An irreconcilable grudge!"

In one step, Li Yi flashed to Du Lerren's side and stepped on his face.

"You!"

Du Lerren never dreamed that the other party would be so fast. In a panic, he pulled the trigger and shot at Li Yi.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three consecutive gunshots, but Li Yi remained in place, firmly stepping on Du Lerren's face, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes!

This bastard, I wanted to let you live a few more seconds, but you insist on seeking death!

Then I'll grant your wish!

"Don't kill me! Don't kill me!" Seeing that Li Yi was impervious to bullets, Du Lerren was terrified.

What kind of person is this, impervious to bullets!

Miko was also very surprised, but she only meowed twice, having seen too many strange things before.

At this moment, Du Lerren came to his senses and began to beg pitifully, "I can give you a lot of money and a lot of help, please don't kill me!"

"Sigh, the mighty Du Lerren is so spineless, truly disappointing!" Li Yi sighed and slapped Du Lerren's face, "Do you remember the case where Miko killed someone? How did you handle it?"

"I... I had no idea!" Du Lerren's answer was quick, but Li Yi read the truth from his brain waves!

It was Du Lerren who had ordered his subordinates to harm Li Yi's father! This wasn't the first or the last time he had done such a thing!

"Hmph, you've done so many evil deeds, you deserve to die! Today I sentence you to death!" Li Yi said and pointed his finger at Du Lerren!

"Meow! Meow! Meow!"

Seeing Du Lerren's life hanging by a thread, Miko screamed loudly, her voice filled with sorrow.

"Do you want to plead for him?" Li Yi asked.

"Meow!" Miko nodded quickly, then knelt on the ground with her front paws, tears streaming from her bright eyes.

In Miko's eyes, the trouble was her fault, but making Uncle Du and the gang members pay for it was too unfair!

Moreover, Uncle Du had been so good to her, like a father after her own father's death. How could she let him die!

"I'll do anything if you spare Uncle Du's life!" Miko pleaded in her heart.

"Alright, then be my obedient cat!" Sensing Miko's thoughts, Li Yi tapped her forehead.

Actually, Miko, apart from being a bit "silly," was very much to Li Yi's liking. She was strong-willed, righteous, never backed down, liked to stand up for justice, disliked doing evil, and was usually carefree but could be meticulous when needed.

But Li Yi also knew that they could never be friends because they had touched each other's bottom lines.

How could he forgive the one who killed his father, especially when Du Lerren had committed countless evil deeds and didn't deserve to live!

But Li Yi didn't mind deceiving Miko, making her think Du Lerren was still alive. After all, Miko had been bullied by him and was now a cat, unable to change back. Li Yi felt he owed her and didn't want their relationship to worsen.

"Since you've agreed, I'll spare his life, but he will suffer in other ways!"

Li Yi said, then slapped Du Lerren twice. With the first slap, Du Lerren's brain was already dead. With the second slap, a small chip entered his brain!

A low-level carbon-based puppet control device!

The puppet control device would re-activate Du Lerren's brain, but Du Lerren would no longer be a living person, but a puppet, completely controlled by Li Yi!

"Let this be your punishment for serving me for life!" Li Yi said.

"Yes, Brother Li!"

The controlled puppet stood up as ordered and bowed to Li Yi.

"From today, I will establish a company to concentrate the wealth, talent, and technology of this dimension. I will be the chairman, and you will call me President Li from now on!"

"Yes, President Li." Du Lerren quickly changed his address.

Miko didn't know why Uncle Du was suddenly so submissive to this guy, but thinking of his strange abilities, she didn't bother to think about it. As long as Uncle Du was alive, that was the best outcome.

"Meow!"

Miko tugged at Du Lerren's pants with her paw, wanting to say a few words, but found they couldn't communicate, so she meowed helplessly again.

At this moment, Li Yi began to read Du Lerren's memories.

"What, owing over forty million in loans?"

Li Yi was utterly impressed by Du Lerren's ability to squander. While others squandered by spending recklessly, he squandered by running a business!

To be fair, Du Lerren's thinking was entirely correct. He wanted to lead his subordinates out of the criminal world and earn a living honestly, which was the right path. Unfortunately, his business acumen was negative, turning this path into a bottomless pit, dragging his subordinates deeper and deeper!

"Let me help you! Go and revive those who were knocked out!" Li Yi said to the puppet.

"Yes, President Li!"

Since Li Yi hadn't planned a massacre, he had been very restrained with the security guards outside, just enough to knock them out. Reviving them was very easy.

When everyone was revived and summoned to the office, their faces changed, and some even wanted to grab weapons!

"How is this guy here!"

Sitting in the main seat of the office was Li Yi, the one who had just knocked them all out!

"Old Du, explain to everyone!" Li Yi said to Du Lerren.

Du Lerren, now a puppet, immediately said, "This is President Li, our future partner and savior. Be respectful to President Li from now on!"

Everyone looked at each other, doubtful, but since the boss said it, they all said in unison, "President Li!"

Li Yi nodded and said to everyone, "Our company has been poorly managed and owes a lot of money, but this isn't a problem. From now on, follow my instructions, and we will turn losses into profits and achieve great success."

Everyone looked at each other, none of them taking his words seriously.