Chapter 2704

“Mr. Chen, I have some business for you, may I come in?”

Nie Heng asked Kai this question with anticipation.

“This …………”

Kai felt a moment of hesitation. After all, Liu Ruyan was still in the room, and he worried that Nie Heng might misunderstand the situation!

Just as Kai was contemplating, Nie Heng peered through the doorway and noticed Liu Ruyan lying on the table, her striking red dress making her presence unmistakable!

“Ah, so the Patriarch is here. I apologize, I’ll come to see Mr. Chen at another time ……”

Realizing Liu Ruyan was present, Nie Heng quickly followed Kai into the room to apologize and was preparing to leave.

“Don’t go!” Kai exclaimed, quickly stopping Nie Heng from exiting!

If Nie Heng left under these circumstances, a misunderstanding was inevitable, and soon, the entire Jade Tripod Sect might learn that Liu Ruyan had been in his room on such a night!

Kai wanted to avoid such confusion; it wouldn’t be good for Liu Ruyan either. She was clearly an innocent girl, and any misunderstanding could tarnish her reputation.

If that happened, Liu Ruyan could potentially use it against him, and Kai would find it hard to refuse her if she chose to follow him under such circumstances.

“Come in; Miss Liu just stopped by to thank me and share a few drinks ……”

Kai pulled Nie Heng into the room and added, “Please send two disciples to escort your patriarch back ……”

As Nie Heng entered, he saw that Liu Ruyan was indeed asleep and her attire was proper. Realizing his earlier misconception, he nodded and called for two disciples to help Liu Ruyan return to her room.

Now, only Kai and Nie Heng remained in the room!

Nie Heng suddenly knelt before Kai and inquired, “Mr. Chen, now that you have bathed in the medicinal pool, are you planning to leave the Jade Tripod Sect?”

“Where are you headed next?”

“I haven’t decided where to go yet. Why do you ask?” Kai replied, surprised by Nie Heng’s question.

“Mr. Chen, during this time, I’ve come to realize that your strength is beyond comprehension. I wish to follow you and be your humble disciple!”

Nie Heng said with earnest sincerity.

“Become my disciple?” Kai was taken aback. “You’ve just been appointed an elder; are you really willing to give that up?”

“No. As a cultivator, whether one is an elder or an ordinary practitioner, the goal is to enhance one’s cultivation and eventually attain immortality.”

“Even as an elder of the Jade Tripod Sect, I see no path to immortality. Therefore, I’d rather follow Mr. Chen!”

Nie Heng spoke without hesitation.

“Do you really think you can become an immortal just by following me?”

“I’m not even sure if I can achieve immortality myself,” Kai said with a faint smile.

“At the very least, following Mr. Chen will be worthwhile; I believe you can help me soar toward immortality!”

Nie Heng asserted confidently.

“Hahaha, you have too much faith in me! Let me be clear: I can’t guarantee you immortality. However, I can assure you that you might lose your life sooner or later.”

“The enemies and dangers I face are far beyond your imagination, so it would be wise for you to remain an elder in the Jade Tripod Sect.”

“In truth, even if you become an immortal, life remains the same. What truly matters is making your life meaningful,” Kai chuckled.

Kai knew the dangers that lay ahead. If Nie Heng chose to follow him, he feared for his survival!

What Kai needed to focus on now was retrieving the Divine King’s Bow as quickly as possible. Breaking into Ming Li King’s City would not be an easy task; even Yi He’s Demon Emperor City was not as formidable as this stronghold, highlighting the immense challenge ahead!

Yet, even if it was like entering a tiger’s den, Kai had to find a way to reclaim the Divine Bow. Without it, and with the sword spirit Zhong Li injured, the Dragon Cutting Sword’s power was diminished, leaving Kai without a weapon!