Chapter 2899
Gao Qijie looked around at the small group gathered near Kai. Besides Liu Ruyan and the tile jar, he noticed Shi Tieqiao and the old crone, both of whom were ranked at the fifth level of the Harmony Realm. Meanwhile, Ji Yun stood out with his impressive seventh rank in the Harmony Realm!
Clearly, in terms of strength, they surpassed the companions Gao Qijie had brought along!
After studying Ji Yun and the others a couple of times, Gao Qijie spoke up, “This brother, we are from the Gao family, the one from the far north. I’m sure you’ve heard of us. May I ask who you are?”
It was evident to Gao Qijie that Ji Yun, Shi Tieqiao, and the others were not allies of Kai!
From their positions, it was clear that as soon as Gao Qijie and his men had stepped forward, Liu Ruyan and the tile jar positioned themselves protectively on either side of Kai. In contrast, Shi Tieqiao and the old crone formed a protective circle around Ji Yun.
This arrangement led Gao Qijie to conclude that Kai was not with Ji Yun; rather, they were likely part of a temporary alliance!
It must be said that Gao Qijie’s observation and analytical skills were commendable!
“I am Ji Yun from the Flying Sky Clan…”
Ji Yun was already aware of the Gao family’s reputation and their strength in the Far North!
“Ah, so you’re from the Flying Sky Clan! My respect to you…”
“I have some personal issues with this guy, so I hope Brother Ji Yun won’t interfere.”
Gao Qijie said, clasping his fist in greeting.
Ji Yun was taken aback, unsure of how to respond, when Kai interjected, “There’s no need for anyone else to get involved; I can handle this myself…”
Hearing this, Gao Qijie burst into laughter. “Kid, what bold claims you make! The people I brought are all top elites of the Gao family, each at the fifth rank of the Combined Body realm!”
“You think you can take us on all by yourself? Dream on…”
“If you don’t believe me, go ahead and try. But when you lose, make sure to stay away from me and don’t cross my path again…”
Kai had no intention of killing Gao Qijie; he wanted to avoid dragging the Gao family into a deadly feud!
Right now, Kai’s primary goal was to locate the treasure.
“Alright, if you can defeat my Gao family members, I promise I’ll steer clear of you in the future…”
Gao Qijie agreed, his words laced with disbelief, since he was certain Kai would not come out on top!
“Everyone, stand down!”
Kai instructed Wajang and Liu Ruyan to step back.
The two complied, understanding Kai’s capabilities; they knew he could easily handle these fifth-ranked cultivators!
Ji Yun also signaled for Shi Tieqiao and the others to take a few steps back, glancing at Gao Qijie with amusement, knowing that soon, Gao Qijie would be proven wrong about Kai!
“Surround him…”
Gao Qijie commanded, and the four elite members closed in on Kai!
“Kid, I’m going to turn you into an ice sculpture and seal you here forever in this cold north…”
Gao Qijie sneered, and with that, a cloud of white mist erupted from his body!
Simultaneously, the four elite henchmen unleashed their own blasts of white mist, all infused with cold qi.
As the cold qi spread, the air itself seemed to chill!
The five men’s cold qi enveloped Kai!
“Stop it…”
Just as Kai was about to be engulfed by the cold qi, a delicate voice rang out!
In an instant, Gao Qilan jumped beside Kai and, with a swift wave of her hand, dispersed the cold qi in all directions!
Seeing this, Gao Qijie quickly withdrew the cold qi, questioningly looking at Gao Qilan, “Sister, what are you doing?”
“Little Jie, how could you harm someone with your own hands?”
Gao Qilan chastised her brother.
“Sis, this guy humiliated me in the Jialing County ring. Of course, I want to take my revenge.”
“Do you know him? Why are you helping him?”
Gao Qijie asked, astonished.
“Of course! He’s my savior! If it weren’t for him, your sister and I would be dead by now,” Gao Qilan declared loudly!