Chapter 2807
“Don’t worry! Even if the Thunder Eagle King gets wind of this, he wouldn’t dare make a move in Jialing County. As long as we stay put, we’ll be safe!”
“I’ll find a way to restore your strength and provide you with an antidote for the poison,” Kai said, his smile faint yet reassuring.
“If I regain my power, along with a few of you, I won’t fear the Thunder Eagle King!” Yih declared confidently.
“Alright, everyone, take a break! There’s a path to the mountain, so there’s no need to overthink things!”
Kai encouraged the group and urged them to rest.
Throughout the day, Kai and the others stayed indoors, while the crowd that had gathered outside gradually dispersed.
As evening approached, Liu Ruyan approached Kai once more.
Kai, understanding Liu Ruyan’s intentions, rolled over and moved closer to her.
Just as they were getting close, Liu Ruyan was eager for more, but Kai suddenly halted.
“What’s wrong?” Liu Ruyan inquired, puzzled.
“Someone’s outside…” Kai replied, sensing that someone had stealthily entered the courtyard.
At this revelation, Liu Ruyan’s face flushed with embarrassment; if someone was outside, they must have overheard everything!
Kai quickly got up, dressed, and headed straight for the door.
Liu Ruyan wanted to follow, but Kai stopped her. He needed to assess the situation first; if she went out and was captured, it would put them at a disadvantage.
After exiting the room, Kai scanned the courtyard before making his way to a nearby alley.
“Come out! Sneaking into someone’s home at this hour is hardly gentlemanly behavior!” Kai called out as he entered the alley, turning sharply to face the empty space.
“Hahahaha! I was actually aiming for the Heavenly Thunder Fruit, but I didn’t expect to catch such a delightful scene!” a voice laughed, echoing through the darkness.
A figure emerged from the shadows, clad in black and sporting a beard. He appeared to be in his fifties, exuding an aura that suggested he was at the fifth rank of the Combined Body Realm.
It seemed this man intended to trap Kai so he couldn’t escape.
“What can you do about what you’ve heard? You can listen but not see—won’t that be your downfall?” Kai retorted with a cold smile.
“Hmph! I’ve entertained thousands of women. I’m hardly in a rush!” the man replied with arrogance. “Initially, I had no intention to confront you, but now that you’ve come to this secluded spot, you’re offering me a perfect opportunity!”
The man regarded Kai with cold eyes. “You’re here for the Heavenly Thunder Fruit, aren’t you?”
“That’s correct! If you hand over the Heavenly Thunder Fruit willingly, I might spare your life and save us both some trouble,” he threatened darkly.
“But if you refuse, don’t say I didn’t warn you. I’ll kill you and then use the Bone Etching Scatter to erase your existence completely!”
Kai remained unfazed by the threat, peering at the man. “You’re a medicine master, aren’t you?”
The man looked taken aback, confusion spreading across his face. “You know me?”
“Not really, I just guessed. I didn’t expect you were actually a medicine master!” Kai admitted, playing it cool.
Realizing he had been played, the man’s expression darkened. “Kid, don’t be so cheeky! Hand over the Heavenly Thunder Fruit now!”
“Do you dare to act on that? This is Jialing County, and it’s against the rules to cause trouble in the city. You wouldn’t want to break the laws of Jialing County, would you?” Kai said boldly.
“Hmph! You’re naive if you think the rules will protect you. If I kill you now and dispose of your body, who would ever know?” the man scoffed coldly.