Chapter 2843
“I promise you!” Kai affirmed, nodding his head earnestly.
“Mr. Chen…” Yih exclaimed, realizing that Kai had actually agreed to the plan. He quickly attempted to intervene but was halted by Kai’s firm hand raised in protest!
“I can search for the treasure and acquire the Ice Pill Pill, but I can’t leave Jialing County at this moment. That Thunder Eagle King is on guard outside, waiting for me!”
“The moment I step outside, that Thunder Eagle King will kill me, and I won’t even have a chance to find the treasure!”
Kai stated emphatically.
“That’s simple enough; Jialing County has more than one exit. Just pick a different one to leave!”
“However, once you leave Jialing County, I can’t guarantee your safety if you encounter further troubles!”
The Sheriff cautioned.
“Well, I trust that you will keep your word and heal my friend!”
Kai nodded in agreement.
“Let your friend remain here. By the time you return with the Ice Pill Pill, your friend will have recovered as well.”
The Sheriff suggested that Yih stay at the Sheriff’s residence.
Kai was unsure whether the Sheriff’s Mistress genuinely intended to help cure Yih’s poisoning or if she was using Yih as a hostage, concerned that she might not return after obtaining the Ice Pill Pill!
Kai glanced at Yi He, then confirmed, “Yes!”
Given that Yi He was currently suppressed, even if he joined Kai in the treasure hunt, he wouldn’t be of much help and would only be putting himself in danger!
As Kai exited the county lord’s residence, he wore a troubled expression.
“Kai, don’t let it get to you. No matter what happens, I’ll be right by your side,”
Liu Ruyan reassured him, noticing his distress.
“Sigh, my strength is still too limited. I need to enhance my abilities as soon as possible!”
Kai lamented.
If only he had enough strength today, the Sheriff wouldn’t have dared to negotiate with him on such terms.
“Mr. Chen, at your age, possessing this level of strength is already impressive. You’re only at the second rank of the Harmony Realm. Even if you faced a fifth rank cultivator, you wouldn’t be taken seriously!”
“There aren’t many geniuses like you in the entire Celestial Realm, I assure you!”
“Your advancement by one realm is akin to others progressing by several, meaning you’ll require more resources to cultivate!”
“Just don’t rush your progress too much, or you might stray from the right path!”
The Third Elder advised Kai, concerned that his ambition might lead him to practice malevolent techniques.
“Third Elder, rest assured, I won’t rush things!”
Kai assured him with a nod.
After returning to his residence, Kai planned to search for the treasure alone, but Liu Ruyan was uneasy and insisted on accompanying him!
Meanwhile, the Third Elder prepared to transport the resources they had received back to the Jade Tripod Sect.
Additionally, Nie Heng had been left to manage the Jade Tripod Sect for a considerable period, and the Third Elder worried he might struggle with the responsibilities!
After parting ways with the Third Elder, Kai and Liu Ruyan exited the inner city to search for the Three Monstrous Thieves!
This time, their quest for treasure could potentially benefit from the skills of these three brothers!
After all, those three were adept at petty thievery!
Upon reaching the Three Monstrous Thieves, Kai found them in a heated argument, their faces flushed with anger!
“It’s all your fault, big brother! I told you to stop gambling, but you wouldn’t listen! Now look, you’re broke!”
Three Jie complained bitterly.
“Blame me? I was only trying to recover my losses! Mr. Chen entrusted us with so many spirit coins, and we lost them all. How can I explain this?”
Big Jay shot back defensively.
“Enough of this! If we can’t win, let’s revert to our old ways and invest some money to survive!”
Erjie suggested.
“Are you trying to get us killed?”
Big Jay and Third Jay glared at him in unison. “This is Jialing County; if you attempt to steal anything, you’ll end up dead without a trace!”
“So what are we supposed to do? Are we just going to watch as we miss out on delicious food and beautiful women?”
“It would be better to die…”
Er Jie lamented, his expression blank.
“It’s just a little lost money; why make such a fuss about it…”
At that moment,