Cangxuan Continent: Conflicting Interests / Cangxuan Continent: Possibly Caught in the Trap

Just like before, the attack scattered Orochimaru's phantom again.

This happened dozens of times. Growing impatient, the Ant King suddenly switched targets. He instantly killed the Giant Star Lizard, then "ate" it right in front of Orochimaru.

A flicker of surprise crossed Orochimaru's eyes.

He did not believe this creature had eaten another merely to fill its stomach.

When Orochimaru saw the Ant King's body swell slightly and scales like those on the Giant Star Lizard's claws grow over his hands, he understood.

"I see." Orochimaru sounded intrigued. "What a fascinating ability. What should I call you?"

"A name?" the Ant King asked.

Orochimaru nodded. "Your name."

"I don't have one," the Ant King said indifferently.

"No name? Then what do people call you?" Orochimaru asked.

"You can call me King," the Ant King said without expression.

"Heh. King? How arrogant." Orochimaru sounded equally unconcerned. "Well, it's only a name. Call yourself whatever you like. So, King, would you care to work with me?"

"I have no need to," the Ant King said disdainfully.

"No." Orochimaru smiled. "You do. In fact, you have no choice. Work with me, and I can let you eat more creatures of better quality, ones far stronger than what you've found."

Meanwhile, back with Lin Mo.

Since deciding to "leave" Lin Feng, Lin Mo and Kaku had kept out of sight, secretly watching his every move.

Because of the upheaval in the Spirit Beast Mountains, Lin Feng had not even reached their foothills before his quick thinking, along with A Ling and A Yin's help, enabled him to capture three third-grade Spirit Beasts as Lu Ming had instructed.

After completing his task, Lin Feng did not immediately use the Teleportation Talisman Lu Qi had given him to return to the Red Dust Inn. Instead, he