“Alas, Bu'er! Do you know where we are right now?”

The Shadow Wolf King asked Chen De.

What does he mean?

Why ask about the location?

Chen De couldn't understand what the Shadow Wolf King wanted him to do.

Since that was the case, he honestly replied, “Reporting, Godfather, this is the Whirlwind Forest Northern Part.”

The Vortex Forest, according to Chen De's statistics from his previous life, had an area of approximately 1 million square kilometers.

For a Demon Spirit Realm monster, while not vast, it was barely adequate.

After all, the span between each realm in this world was simply too immense.

The peak of Demon Qi Realm was almost 20,000 times stronger than a Demon Qi Realm Level One monster.

This over 1 million square kilometers, if placed in Chen De's previous life, would have been a sizable country.

Here, it was just a small patch of forest.

The Whirlwind Forest Northern Part, as a section of the Vortex Forest, was roughly 180,000 square kilometers.

The Shadow Wolf King nodded upon hearing this. “Then, Bu'er, do you know why your Godfather was assigned to guard this place?”

How would I know your business?

You, a Demon Spirit Realm monster, holed up in such a place, you definitely have ulterior motives.

Chen De was about to respond that he didn't know.

But this time, before Chen De could answer, the Shadow Wolf King muttered to himself,

“Because my strength, among the monsters guarding under the Vortex Forest's ruler, the Silverscale Rhinoceros King, is the weakest!”

As he said this, the Shadow Wolf King's expression was quite desolate.

Chen De silently glanced at the Shadow Wolf King, 'Acting, still acting. I already know you're a Demon Spirit Realm Level One monster.'

If he's still weak, then wouldn't the others be even more powerful than the Silver Scale Rhino King?

Then it wouldn't be a matter of whether the Silver Scale Rhino King could tolerate them; they would have already turned the world upside down.

But you can't say that; if you chat like that, the conversation will just die.

Chen De cooperatively nodded with a look of regret, appearing indignant on behalf of his Godfather.

The Shadow Wolf King was very satisfied with Chen De's reaction and continued, “Among monsters, the stronger a monster is, the better territory it can occupy.

Therefore, my territory can be said to be the worst of all territories in the Vortex Forest.

Firstly, it borders human territory, yet the further away from the center a monster's territory is, the fewer resources it produces.

There aren't enough resources for the monsters in my own territory, and on top of that, we often have to snatch food from humans.

At the same time, the most crucial point is that if human martial artists want to do something to monsters, our area is the first to bear the brunt!

If a major war truly breaks out, the Whirlwind Forest Northern Part will be the first batch of cannon fodder.”

Saying this, the Shadow Wolf King couldn't help but sigh, his tone filled with unwillingness.

Seeing this, Chen De knew his chance to shine had come and immediately took over the conversation,

“Godfather, don't worry. With Bu'er here, I will definitely expand your territory.

In the future, I will respectfully offer you the entire Vortex Forest, no, even the territories beyond the Vortex Forest.”

For Chen De, sometimes when it was time to flatter, he would flatter a lot.

Regardless of whether it was realistic or not, when that time truly came, wouldn't it be up to him whether he honored his words?

His pride should have long been cast aside; a few more flattering words wouldn't cost him two pieces of flesh.

What's more, the weak have no pride.

Yet, Chen De often noticed a phenomenon: the weaker one was, the more they cared about that ridiculous self-esteem.

When truly trampled upon, they could only watch helplessly, raging in their powerlessness.

That wasn't what they called self-esteem; in Chen De's view, calling it a fig leaf was more appropriate.

Desperately trying to cover it up, outwardly fierce but inwardly timid.

But in reality, when it was truly torn open, they could only be helpless, and no one would care.

Ultimately, it was just being pretentious.

Since that was the case,

He couldn't be like he was now, seizing every opportunity to flatter the Shadow Wolf King.

They say good advice grates on the ear but benefits one's conduct, but he wasn't some loyal subject; he still had to act on behalf of the heavens when the time came!

The Shadow Wolf King didn't react much to Chen De's flattery, but his tone softened a bit,

“Bu'er, remember, don't aim too high in your endeavors, but your filial piety makes your Godfather very happy.”

Chen De, seeing this, shook his head, a serious expression on his face, as if he wasn't joking, and said,

“Godfather is right; your son has learned his lesson.

However, what your son just said was absolutely not false. Godfather, just wait for me to show you good filial piety!”

While the Shadow Wolf King was lecturing him, Chen De subtly praised him again.

Looking at Chen De's serious expression, the Shadow Wolf King didn't continue the conversation. “Stop the nonsense; let's talk about serious matters.”

Chen De, standing by, didn't feel awkward. If you asked him to say such sickeningly sweet words, he could talk for a whole day.

“But even with Godfather's difficulties, there are still monsters who don't want Godfather to have peace.

Now, Godfather is not only suffering from resource shortages and threats from humans.

Even the other two monsters guarding the Vortex Forest are eyeing Godfather covetously.

They see Godfather as a thorn in their side, a splinter in their flesh.”

The Vortex Forest is divided into five regions: north, south, east, west, and central. The Whirlwind Forest Northern Part, bordering human territory, is guarded by the Shadow Wolf King.

The southern part, bordering the Monster Beast Mountain Range, and the Central Vortex Forest are directly guarded by the Silver Scale Rhino King.

The eastern and western parts border other monster territories and are guarded by the Windtail Boa King and the Azure Winged Mosquito Demon, respectively.

The Shadow Wolf King patiently explained to Chen De,

“If your father wants to acquire better territory, the territory of the Silverscale Rhinoceros King is naturally out of the question.

Then he can only start with the territories of the Windtail Boa King and the Azure Winged Mosquito Demon.”

“They also understand this, so they have been causing trouble for your father over the years.

Just from what your father knows, many of the disturbances that have occurred in the Whirlwind Forest Northern Part have involved their actions.”

“Unfortunately, your father's strength is already a notch below theirs, and coupled with the fact that the resources in our territory have always been insufficient to satisfy the monsters,”

“As the saying goes, one step behind leads to many steps behind. To this day, your father has only just barely reached the Demon Origin Realm Fourth Stage cultivation.

While the other two have long since reached the Demon Origin Realm Seventh Stage cultivation. Internal and external troubles!”

“Even though we all work under the same monster.

However, among monsters, it's the law of the jungle. As long as they aren't too blatant.

If it can't be proven on the surface that they did it, and appearances are maintained.

If it's just some small tricks behind the scenes.

The Silverscale Rhinoceros King will definitely not interfere, and may even intentionally allow us to constantly infight and consume ourselves.”

One must know, when the Silver Scale Rhino King first unified the entire Vortex Forest.

He immediately killed all the late-stage Demon Origin Realm monsters, especially those with the potential to break through to the Demon Spirit Realm.

The so-called rules are merely for the sake of more convenient rule.

These words, the Shadow Wolf King did not say to Chen De, after all, those who understand, understand.

“Bu'er, according to normal development, it's almost impossible for your father to surpass those two.”

Then, he glanced at Chen De and said with some relief, “But fortunately, you came, and your father sees hope again.”

Here it comes, here it comes. The Shadow Wolf King's true purpose is finally about to be revealed.

Chen De knew that a Demon Spirit Realm monster like the Shadow Wolf King, having hidden for so long, definitely had no simple objective.

He immediately pledged his loyalty,

“Your son is willing to go through fire and water for Godfather, without hesitation!”

The Shadow Wolf King smiled, “Your father has thought of a way, which is to create major chaos in other monster forests, chaos that will even alarm the Silverscale Rhinoceros King.”

“At that time, if the Silverscale Rhinoceros King believes it was caused by the other party's incompetence, perhaps Godfather will have a chance to switch to a better territory.”

“However, as a guardian, your father cannot easily set foot in the territory of other guarding monsters, otherwise, he will definitely suffer greatly.”

“But your father's subordinates, because our resources are inferior to theirs.

This has led to a significant disparity in strength; they could even be wiped out without the opposing guarding monster needing to act.”

“This has made your father's plan impossible to implement, but fortunately, Bu'er, you have arrived.

Just with your previous ability to instantly kill a Demon Qi Realm Ninth Stage monster when you were at Demon Qi Realm Seventh Stage.

And now that you are already at Demon Qi Realm Eighth Stage, you can finally be of great help to your father.”

Chen De secretly thought, 'Could it be related to those two guarding monsters, wanting their territory?'

That's certainly not possible!

The Shadow Wolf King wouldn't need to put in much effort to deal with those two monsters.

It's completely impossible to do all this just for the territories of those two.

The Shadow Wolf King has the look of an eagle-eyed, wolf-gazing individual, with a rebellious spirit; such a person or monster's ambitions would not be small.

How could he have such a small ambition, planning for so long just for these things?

This matter is most likely just one part of the Shadow Wolf King's plan.

There must be a considerable scheme behind it, and it must be related to the Silverscale Rhinoceros King.

The Shadow Wolf King, seeing Chen De's pensive look, believed that Chen De had already understood his meaning.

“It seems you've guessed it. That's right, the task your father wants to give you is to go to the territories of the other two guarding monsters and hunt monsters.

Create chaos, the higher the level of monsters killed, the better, the more the better, the larger the scope the better!”

“Only then will your Godfather's chances of rising in position become greater and greater in the future.”

“How about it, Bu'er? The time has come for you to show filial piety to your Godfather. Are you willing to help your Godfather?”

As his voice fell, the Shadow Wolf King stared intently at Chen De.

Waiting for Chen De to express his stance and help him stir up chaos in the Vortex Forest.

Upon hearing this, Chen De, however, displayed a hesitant, yet wanting to speak but holding back, expression in front of the Shadow Wolf King.

Chen De's series of emotional changes naturally did not escape the Shadow Wolf King's eyes.

A cold glint flashed in the Shadow Wolf King's eyes. He knew so many of its plans.

Although it was only one part of the plan, if Chen De dared to back out now, the Shadow Wolf King would never let Chen De leave.

Didn't he spare Chen De's life earlier precisely to make Chen De do this?

However, the Shadow Wolf King still suppressed his murderous intent, speaking with a hint of anger and reproach,

“Bu'er! Didn't you always say that if you had the chance, you would definitely show good filial piety to your Godfather?

What, now that you have the chance, you're not doing anything?”

“Could it be that all your loyal words from before were just lies to your father?”

When he said the last sentence, his voice carried a hint of killing intent!

Chen De immediately shook his head, as if frightened, and knelt before the Shadow Wolf King, weeping and complaining,

“Godfather has misunderstood your son! Your son is happy to do things for Godfather, even to sacrifice for it; I couldn't be happier!”

“Your son is just afraid, just afraid…”

Chen De's voice choked here, and he couldn't continue.

The Shadow Wolf King saw that Chen De had no intention of backing out, and his expression softened considerably.

However, his tone remained serious, “Afraid of what? Speak!”

Chen De wiped his tears and then continued, “The journey ahead is fraught with danger. Your son is just afraid, just afraid that if I go like this.

I won't be able to see you again, Godfather. Your son still wants to show you good filial piety!”

If you want a horse to run, you have to let it eat grass.

Upon hearing this, the Shadow Wolf King immediately took out three mid-grade healing spirit herbs and handed them to Chen De.

Chen De, seeing this, pretended to be startled and waved his hands repeatedly, indicating refusal, “Godfather, your son cannot accept them, your son cannot accept them.”

Saying this, he even appeared a bit angry, “Godfather, do you perhaps think that your son is doing all this for your benefit? Your son only wants to repay Godfather.”

Righteously pointing at the three spirit herbs, he said, “Your son is not that kind of person. These spirit herbs, please forgive your son for not being able to accept them!”

“Your son only asks to be able to stay by Godfather's side and show good filial piety.”

The Shadow Wolf King, however, looked somewhat remorseful, stating, “It was your Godfather's oversight; I didn't consider your safety.

You must take these three healing spirit herbs, otherwise, your Godfather will feel uneasy.”

Since the Shadow Wolf King had said so, Chen De felt that being polite any longer would be impolite, so he reluctantly put away the three spirit herbs.

Just then, the Shadow Wolf King suddenly said, “Wait a moment, Bu'er, your father is still not entirely at ease about your safety.

How about this, your father will give you one more thing!”

No sooner had he spoken than, before Chen De could react, the Shadow Wolf King, as if long premeditated.

A blood-red mark suddenly appeared on his hand and struck Chen De's body.

Chen De knew that this 'sudden' was not sudden at all; the blood-red mark had likely been prepared long ago.

If the Shadow Wolf King didn't have some means to control Chen De, how could he rest assured letting him go?

However, Chen De still pretended not to know what it was, and instead asked with a curious expression, “Godfather, what is this?!”

The Shadow Wolf King, however, smiled slightly at this, “This is a mark that your father, feeling deeply guilty just now, temporarily condensed with great effort.

When you encounter an irresistible danger, activate it, and it can save your life at a critical moment.

For example, if you accidentally encounter the guarding monster there, you can activate it.

At that time, after you state your identity, the guarding monster there, out of respect for your father, will not make things difficult for you.”

Saying this, he added carelessly, “It's just that if that happens, my little tricks will be discovered.

But that's nothing compared to your safety, Bu'er.

Bu'er, go with confidence, and don't forget, your Godfather is always behind you, supporting you.

Just go ahead and do it boldly! If the sky falls, your Godfather will hold it up.”

‘Out of respect for you, stating my identity will probably get me killed faster, right?’

Chen De heard this, and deeply moved, shed tears, “Really, Godfather? You are truly too kind to me.

When I return, I will definitely show you good filial piety!”

The Shadow Wolf King didn't know what Chen De meant by 'filial piety'.

He was indifferent to this and urged, “Good, your father will wait for you to return and show him filial piety!

With the mark, Bu'er, you don't need to worry about anything anymore. Go early and return early!”

Chen De knew that the Shadow Wolf King was rushing him, urging him to quickly carry out the task he had assigned.

So Chen De reluctantly bid farewell to the Shadow Wolf King, “Goodbye, Godfather!”

With that, he turned and left.

After walking a certain distance, Chen De knew that the Shadow Wolf King was still watching him.

So he turned around again and waved goodbye to the Shadow Wolf King.

“Godfather, wait for me to come back. When I come back, I will show you good filial piety!”

The Shadow Wolf King in the distance smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

This time, Chen De walked forward without looking back.

Watching Chen De's back gradually disappear, the smile on the Shadow Wolf King's face also gradually vanished, and his eyes became increasingly fierce.

If one's strength is insufficient, it's insufficient. How could a position be given to the Shadow Wolf King just because chaos occurred?

Then why did the Shadow Wolf King still want Chen De to do this?

Because what the Shadow Wolf King wanted was simply to throw the entire Vortex Forest into chaos.

The so-called blood-red mark was merely a means to control Chen De, and it could also be used to sense Chen De's location.

When it truly came time for it to function, it would not only provide no protection to Chen De but would directly eliminate him.

And it wouldn't leave a single trace. The Shadow Wolf King had been planning for so long, how could he expose himself and reveal his intentions?

This blood-red mark was something he had condensed with great effort before; wasn't he just waiting for this moment?

With the blood-red mark, whether Chen De was truly filial or falsely filial, truly loyal or falsely loyal, no longer mattered.

To make the mark disappear, either he acted personally, or Chen De died.

Although Chen De's performance was already very sincere, what did that matter?

A small Chen De, what did he count for compared to his grand scheme?

Moreover, years of experience in flattery told him that Chen De should not be sincere.