Beast Tamer: After My Pet Space Mutated, I Became OP

Chapter 172: Wei Yangang is Dead?

Icepeak City, the coldest city in the snow region, located at the northernmost tip of Longhua Nation. The temperature remains below -10°C year-round, with a historical low of -53°C, earning it the title of Longhua's Cold Pole.

"Frost Soul."

Mist Moon nodded with a serious expression, but the jingling bells and cheerful chimes like blooming lilies of the valley betrayed its current mood.

Ming Xi smiled and ruffled the fur on its head.

Not long after leaving the Realm of Time, Ming Xi's personal terminal rang.

Yu Minlan was calling.

This wasn't the first time Yu Minlan had called her. About half a month ago, she had called as well.

At that time, Yu Minlan had openly admitted that the Shadow Division had been ordered to monitor Ming Xi and apologized for it.

Yu Minlan also explained the Special Criminal Department's reasons for doing so. Although Ming Xi was the victim in the case, because Wei Yangang's spatial artifact was missing—a matter of great importance—they had no choice but to place her under surveillance.

There was also the intention to protect her, in case Wei Yangang had arranged backup plans.

Yu Minlan also told her that the Shadow Division had withdrawn the day before. If Ming Xi encountered any problems in the future, she could contact Yu Minlan anytime.

Throughout the entire call, Yu Minlan came across as very sincere, as if she genuinely felt apologetic and was truly concerned for Ming Xi's safety.

But Ming Xi understood clearly.

Yu Minlan's main purpose was still probing!

Or rather, a final probe.

The Shadow Division was composed of elite talents trained by the nation—they couldn't possibly follow her indefinitely.

If they had gained something, it might have been justified, but after over a month, they hadn't obtained the slightest clue or trace from Ming Xi.

It was a sheer waste of time and effort.

Hence, Yu Minlan's probing this time.

By openly telling her that the Shadow Division had withdrawn, it appeared to be a warning for her to stay vigilant, but in reality, it was to make her let her guard down.

If Wei Yangang's spatial artifact was truly in her possession, upon learning that surveillance had been lifted, she might hold out for a day or two, but over time, she would inevitably slip up.

Unfortunately, Ming Xi had anticipated Yu Minlan's move. Yu Minlan's tactics were deep, but Ming Xi wasn't a fool either.

So she continued living exactly as she had before, without revealing the slightest flaw.

Everything in her spatial storage and luggage had been placed inside the Realm of Time.

If she needed to use anything, it could only be done within the Realm of Time—including the Meade Honey.

Not to mention the items from Wei Yangang's spatial artifact.

Aside from the Qi Connection Bug, Ming Xi hadn't touched anything else.

And she had only used the Qi Connection Bug inside the Contract Chamber. No matter how capable the Shadow Division was, they absolutely couldn't follow her inside.

Unless they weren't afraid of being erased by the Contract Chamber's laws.

As for surveillance devices, she wasn't so oblivious as to miss such crude methods.

So Ming Xi wasn't worried.

Half a month later, Yu Minlan called again.

Ming Xi was surprised, yet not entirely so, answering the call with complete calm.

"Captain Yu, what's the matter?"

Yu Minlan's voice came through, sounding rather grave. "Ming Xi, I'm calling to inform you—Wei Yangang is dead."

Ming Xi let out an "Ah," not expecting Yu Minlan to deliver this news.

Wei Yangang is dead?

"How did he die? Don't tell me he was assassinated?"

"No. Two days ago, for some unknown reason, his Shadow Mole and Dream Fantasy Spirit both forcibly terminated their contracts with him. He suffered severe backlash."

"Perhaps the shock was too great for him. Last night, he hanged himself with a prison towel."

Ming Xi: "..."

This whole thing reeked of strangeness.

Perfectly fine, yet both the Shadow Mole and Dream Fantasy Spirit terminated their contracts simultaneously?

For a beast to forcibly terminate its contract wasn't something easily done. When a Beast Tamer suffered backlash, their mental domain would be affected, and the beast would also endure tremendous damage.

In fact, the backlash they suffered might be even worse than the Beast Tamer's!

Regressing in strength would be the least of it—some might even die from it.

Thus, cases of beasts forcibly terminating contracts were extremely rare.

Superbeasts cherished their lives too.

True warriors were a minority in any world.

Moreover, she didn't believe someone as self-serving as Wei Yangang would choose suicide.

It was as absurd as someone telling her a mouse would fall in love with a cat!

"Are you sure it was suicide? Could it have been staged?"

"We've already ruled out homicide."

If it were murder, she wouldn't be calling Ming Xi about it now.

Involving a homicide case, no matter how reckless she was, she wouldn't discuss it with a non-official personnel.

Ming Xi still felt something was fishy.

But investigating wasn't her job, and she had no interest in how Wei Yangang truly died.

"Will the case continue to be investigated?"

"We still have to investigate. That Liu Yong hasn't been caught yet, but the case will probably be transferred to the police department."

Ming Xi raised an eyebrow, though inwardly she doubted this explanation.

This case undoubtedly had significant implications. Wei Yangang and Liu Yong likely belonged to some mysterious organization.

The Special Criminal Department must have gathered some intelligence—they wouldn't easily give up on pursuing it further.

Most likely, they were shifting to covert investigations.

These matters had nothing to do with Ming Xi. All she needed to do was keep growing stronger.

Strong enough that no person, no superbeast, no organization could harm her or her family and friends!

"Thank you for letting me know, Captain Yu."

"Don't mention it. By the way, nothing strange has happened recently, has it?"

Here it comes, here it comes—the probing begins again!

"No, everything's been fine."

Yu Minlan exhaled in relief. "That's good. Don't take it the wrong way—I'm just concerned you might be in danger after the Shadow Division withdrew."

"I understand."

"Alright then. I still need to handle Wei Yangang's affairs, so I'll hang up now."

"Okay. Goodbye, Captain Yu."

"Goodbye."

After hanging up, Ming Xi fell silent for a long moment before suddenly laughing.

"Lei?"

Golden Ingot looked at her, curious about what had suddenly amused her.

Ming Xi stroked its back. "It's nothing. I'm just a little happy. Captain Yu just called to tell me that the bastard who hurt us before is dead."

"Lei lei!"

Good riddance!

Golden Ingot also grinned in delight.

Though over a month had passed, it still remembered that man named Wei Yangang—remembered him very clearly!

Because of him, its Beast Tamer had nearly died!

It would never forget the sight of its Beast Tamer collapsing before it.

Golden Ingot held the longest grudges—hearing of its enemy's death made it want to take a celebratory flight around the sky!

Ming Xi smiled too. "Yeah, tomorrow will definitely be a good day."

A day when the dark clouds finally clear away!

The next day truly was an exceptionally sunny one.

The early summer wind carried a hint of warmth.

After completing basic training with Golden Ingot, Silver, and Mist Moon, Ming Xi took Golden Ingot to the Haizhou City Beast Taming Center.

Limit Tower.