Hammer, you don't want to have no soul to imprison later, do you?

Purple Prison Mountain

Li Ke narrowed his eyes. To be honest, deep down he was still a little afraid of Thresh.

But when Li Ke turned around and saw a group of Lotus Deity following behind him, Li Ke straightened his chest.

Although it doesn't have a chest as explosive as Thresh's, it's a chest full of confidence, triumph, and a departure from the past!

"Why are you sticking your chest out?" Ahri was perched on Li Ke's left shoulder. Li Ke's chest-outing movement made her body move along with him, and her big tail unconsciously wrapped around Li Ke's right cheek and smeared it on his face.

Feeling an itch on his face, Li Ke reached out and grabbed Ahri's Fox tail, saying, "It's just that I was thinking about what happened when I first met Thresh."

"It was me who helped you!" Ahri quickly said.

Li Ke chuckled and reached out to scratch the Little Fox's chin.

Ahri was clearly trying to take credit, Li Ke understood what she meant.

Seeing that Li Ke was being watched by all the Deity in the Lotus Lands, Ahri naturally became jealous. She worried that if Li Ke got along well with the other Lotus Deity, he wouldn't bring her anything or play with her anymore.

Ahri won't do that!

Walking through the familiar Purple Bamboo Forest, I saw Moon Gazing Lake, which I had visited before.

The Great Serpent that once terrified Li Ke was gone, but something else made Li Ke's lips twitch.

In the bamboo grove beside Moon Gazing Lake, a purple pavilion stood. In the center of the pavilion was a stone platform with a cage on top. Inside the cage was a handful of fresh soil. With Li Ke's keen eyesight, he could make out a footprint in the soil, and beside it, a string of Ionia words. "The person I desire most."

Li Ke's pupils contracted, his lips twitched, and his previous high spirits turned into fear.

The Lotus Deity who followed Li Ke were equally shocked.

The only one who didn't understand what was going on was the guy floating foolishly in the back, holding a megaphone. He was curiously examining the world, his gaze fixed on Li Ke.

Somewhat confused?

And what about Li Ke?

He was already cursing under his breath!

Your mother's ass!

When will you ever stop?!

No, Li Ke really wants to ask Thresh, what the hell are you trying to do with being so gay?

And aren't you guys giving your Riot Games a little too much freedom?!

Do we really have to get it right?

But then Li Ke realized he was overthinking things.

When the Soul Blossom skin line was first released, in the client's mini-game, Li Ke was Soul Blossom from the perspective of a male player. Therefore, there was no option to romance a male character in his choices.

As for what happened later—I just randomly chose the Yasuo Yone icons because I wanted them, and then inexplicably Yasuo kissed me and I blushed—that was purely an accident!

It's obvious that the male Lotus Deity available for romance are Riot Games' way of catering to female players, given that League of Legends has a relatively good male-to-female ratio compared to other online games, with a significant number of female players.

However, understanding this setting doesn't mean Li Ke can accept it now!

Thresh's unwavering devotion to him has clearly already hurt him, hasn't it?

What normal man would want a muscular, chest-baring man to be obsessed with him?

Thinking of this, Li Ke couldn't hold back any longer and looked up, shouting loudly:

"Thresh!"

The purple bamboo grove rustled, and after a moment, a figure carrying a lantern appeared.

Looking at Li Ke, his eyes blazed with purple fire, and desire arose within them.

That desire was enough to make Cassiopeia, the Deity who represented the desires of the Akana, feel somewhat ashamed.

You've arrived.

Li Ke looked at Thresh and saw Thresh emerge from the purple bamboo forest, the lantern in his hand showing a wronged expression. Thresh continued, "Unfortunately, I can no longer grant you bliss."

"?"

"Can you be normal for once?" Li Ke took a deep breath and looked at Thresh.

"Normal?" Thresh tilted his head slightly. The face he saw now was that of a demon, not the handsome man that Li Ke had seen before.

"What is normal? I am a manifestation of my obsession. If I don't act according to my obsession, that would be abnormal," Thresh said, shaking his head.

He looked at Li Ke and continued, "But now, I can't do anything to you anymore. Your soul is constantly growing stronger, and before long, you will be beyond my control. Not to mention, you also have their help."

Thresh's gaze fell upon all the Lotus Deity, then he shook the lantern in his hand, his purple flames flickering calmly, and said softly, "So, you've come to cause me trouble?"

"No, Thresh, I need your help. I've come to invite you."

When talking to mentally ill people, never try to be a riddle teller. This is an experience Li Ke has gained from years of dealing with mentally ill people.

What you perceive as kind words, or deception meant to be for his own good, will only drive him further insane.

Therefore, Li Ke spoke directly to Thresh.

"My help? An invitation to me?" Thresh was somewhat puzzled. He looked at Li Ke, the purple flames in his eyes flickering, but it was clear from them that Thresh harbored no hatred or remorse towards Li Ke!

Even though he almost imprisoned and killed Li Ke back then.

As Thresh said, he is a product of his obsession; this is his job, and it would be abnormal if he didn't do it.

"A war is about to break out in Runeterra. This is a crisis for Runeterra, and I need strong combat power." Li Ke looked at Thresh and said seriously.

"You've already had a lot of help," Thresh. "Every single one of them wants to get out, even Kanmei."

"You keep saying you've let go of your obsessions, but now that you have hope of getting out, aren't you no different from us?" Thresh's voice carried a hint of sarcasm.

Ahri immediately retorted, "Shut up, Thresh, who's like you?"

"Heh." Thresh chuckled coldly.

He truly harbored no hatred for Li Ke, for he only admired Li Ke; he wanted Li Ke, a desire bordering on morbid affection. But what about Ahri?

Thresh hates the guy who ruined his chance and turned Li Ke into what he is now to the core!

"Alright, Ahri," Li Ke soothed the ruffled Little Fox.

Then, he looked at Thresh again and said seriously, "I can only take a few Deity out at a time right now. Although they are all very powerful, Thresh, you and Ahri are the most powerful Deity in this world. Taking you out will provide greater assistance."

Behind Li Ke, the Deity had no objection.

Ahri and Thresh are indeed the two most unique Deity in the Lotus Lands.

To put it simply, when external Deity enter the Lotus Lands, the first test they must undergo is with Ahri and Thresh. Thresh will first tempt the souls, and then Ahri will interfere and guide them.

Thresh looked up. "Well, Li Ke, can you give me a reason to help you?"

"Or are you planning to use yourself as a bargaining chip?" The fiery red demon face disappeared, replaced by a face with fair skin, handsome features, and striking eyes.

Licking his lips, Thresh spoke while taking a step forward.

"Stop!" Ahri shouted.

Li Ke stared at Thresh silently for a long while, then said with a strange expression:

"Give me a reason?"

"By losing Runeterra, you will also lose countless beautiful souls. Can you bear that situation?"

"Thresh, you don't want Soul Blossom to lose its overworld after Runeterra is destroyed, and then there will be no more souls to capture, right?"

Thresh on the spot, a hint of astonishment appearing in his handsome eyes.

Yes