Chapter 404 – King (2/2)

“This is just a clone after all. If my main body were here, I might have pissed myself already.” Li Qingshan shrugged.

“What reward do you want? State it!” The Spider Queen returned to her throne with a flash.

“I want to be the king of the night roamers!” Li Qingshan answered without the slightest hesitation.

“Aren’t you a little too bold?” The Spider Queen’s face suddenly changed, radiating with murderousness and sweetness. The night roamers were the toys most important to her, yet there was actually someone bold enough to ask for them from her.

Ye Mingzhu’s expression changed too, suddenly understanding what Li Qingshan meant when he said, “I’ll always personally fetch what I want.” She was teeming with ambition, but all she wanted was the Spider Shadow clan to become the strongest clan among the night roamers. Compared to his ambitions, it only seemed insignificant.

“If you won’t agree to it, then all I can do is abandon the territory and flee elsewhere.”

“Are you threatening me?” Spider Queen Lolth’s eyes squinted dangerously.

“Of course not. Since you’re reluctant to hand me over, the Daemon Suppression alliance will arrive very soon for revenge. My territory will definitely bear the brunt of the blow. The Daemon Suppression alliance is filled with powerful people, so only by gathering sufficient strength can I take them on in a battle to the death. Or should I say you’re satisfied with everything on a smaller scale?”

“We are on the brink of war. The night roamers are an extremely important force under your command, but right now, they’re still in a state of disunity. They will be of no use in times of crisis, defeated one by one in the end. I will unite them into a true sword within your grasp to fight the Daemon Suppression alliance. Isn’t this more interesting than just killing one another?”

Li Qingshan took a step forward, and his voice rang out clearly. This was his intention. As long as he could combine the power of the night roamers, they would become a powerful force no weaker than the Daemon Suppression alliance of the Clear River prefecture. He would also possess something he could rely on when he confronted Fu Qingjin. There would be no need for him to carry out any trade at all. The night roamers would have to offer various spiritual herbs to him.

The Spider Queen sank into her thoughts, as Li Qingshan’s words were reasonable. On the brink of war, gathering and consolidating strength was very important.

“Ma’am Spider Queen, you mustn’t!” Bloodshadow said in a hurry. If he ended up succeeding with this, his influence underground would completely surpass the three of them, becoming the most powerful Daemon General under the Spider Queen’s command.

“The three of them are all your seniors. They surpass you in both age and wisdom. If two of them support you, then I’ll agree to it. Right now, you already have someone objecting.” Spider Queen Lolth smiled.

“I’ll support him! I’ll support whatever you oppose!” Strongboulder said immediately, glancing at Bloodshadow scornfully.

“Strongboulder!” Bloodshadow’s voice became as cold as ice.

“However, I do have a condition. You must fight me with your main body. If you lose, then this position will go to me. How’s that?” Strongboulder pointed at Li Qingshan.

“No problem!” Li Qingshan smiled confidently. Daemons always spoke with one another using strength.

Now, only Dragonsnail remained. His back was hunched, and his head was lowered. He seemed like he was asleep. He was the wisest and the most mysterious Daemon General under the Spider Queen’s command. No one could guess his decision.

“Strongboulder, you may be powerful, but you lack the ability to lead,” Dragonsnail said slowly.

“If you want the position, then you can have it,” Strongboulder droned.

“I don’t have that energy. Bloodshadow, what do you think?”

“I support this motion, but my condition will be the same as Strongboulder’s.” Bloodshadow immediately changed his mind. If Dragonsnail supported him too, then the situation would be extremely disadvantageous to him. Perhaps this might have been a heaven-sent opportunity instead.