Chapter 2903
Gao Qijie confidently announced, “I’m Gao Qijie, the third son of the esteemed Gao family from the far north. Surely, you’ve all heard of my family!”
“What’s all this fuss about, with so many of you gathered here?” he inquired.
With that, Gao Qijie made his introduction and posed his question!
It seemed that Gao Qijie was attempting to instill a sense of fear regarding the Gao family’s might, hoping to earn their respect!
Unfortunately, his words fell on deaf ears, and no one seemed to take notice!
In fact, a few powerful cultivators responded with disdainful looks and even scoffed audibly!
This left Gao Qijie feeling embarrassed, but he couldn’t afford to show anger!
After all, the men he had brought along were merely at the fifth rank of the Harmony Realm, and confronting those at the eighth rank would only bring him trouble!
Noticing the indifference from the crowd, Gao Qijie turned to Wajang, asking, “Wajang, what’s happening here?”
He was more acquainted with Tile Jar, and although they had once been rivals, they had since settled their differences!
“A cave has formed due to the collapse of the iceberg, and it’s likely the site of some treasure,” Wajang explained, pointing toward the dark opening of the cave.
Curious, Gao Qijie approached the cave’s entrance, peering inside, but it was completely shrouded in darkness, obscuring any view.
“Since it might hold treasure, let’s venture inside…” Gao Qijie declared, scanning the crowd.
He was puzzled—these individuals were powerful, yet none dared to enter!
Everyone regarded Gao Qijie, whose strength only reached the third grade of the Combined Body realm, making him appear rather pretentious!
Feeling ignored, Gao Qijie snorted disdainfully, “A bunch of cowards! If you’re not going in, then I will!”
“Follow me closely, and don’t wander off…” he ordered his followers.
“Third Young Master, it’s wise not to rush into unknown caves,” one of his subordinates cautioned.
“If we don’t explore, how will we know if treasures lie within?” Gao Qijie retorted, dismissing the advice!
“There’s an extremely cold Qi inside; it could be dangerous to enter recklessly,” Kai interjected, concerned for Gao Qijie.
After all, Gao Qilan had saved both Fire Phoenix and Yu Jia Meng, who were still residing with the Gao family!
If Kai stood by while Gao Qijie faced danger without warning him, it would be highly ungrateful!
He wanted to ensure he didn’t betray Gao Qilan’s kindness!
Despite Gao Qilan’s strictness, it was clear she held deep affection for her brother, Gao Qijie!
“Extreme cold Qi?” Gao Qijie was momentarily taken aback, then burst into laughter. “How could our Gao family fear such cold? We practice techniques that thrive in icy conditions…”
The Gao family’s martial arts utilize the frigid Qi from the extreme north to enhance their cultivation!
That’s why, when the Gao family strikes, they unleash a chilling aura that can instantly freeze their opponents!
How could Gao Qijie possibly fear that extreme cold Qi?
With determination, he stepped into the cave, and his Gao family servants had no choice but to follow suit!
Seeing Gao Qijie enter, Kai simply gestured for the others, saying, “Let’s go in as well…”
With Kai and his companions entering, others began to follow suit; the prospect of exploration felt much safer with someone leading the way!
Upon entering, they were immediately greeted by a chilling darkness!
However, as they ventured further, the cave walls sparkled with countless shimmering ice crystals, illuminating their path brilliantly!
The cave was expansive, sloping downward; while the entrance was small, the interior opened up significantly!
“Everyone, stay vigilant; there might be demon cultivators lurking within…” Kai whispered to Liu Ruyan and Ji Yun, cautioning them!