Chapter 4568

“Five hundred?” Kai nearly laughed out loud.

To him, five hundred purple gold spirit coins were nothing—a mere drop in the bucket. But for the youngest sister, it was an astronomical sum.

Whether in the secular world or the heavenly world, the gap between people was always evident.

Some would sell everything they owned just to scrape together enough for life-saving medical expenses, only to fall short and face despair.

Meanwhile, others could spend the same amount on a single bite of luxury, like caviar, without batting an eye.

Such disparities had existed throughout history and continued in every era.

“Five hundred purple gold spirit coins is certainly a lot,” the youngest sister admitted. “But that’s just how things work in Beast City. There’s no other way.

“I’ll sell this fairy stone and try to strike a deal with the prison so my brother won’t suffer as much,” she said, mistaking Kai’s reaction for shock at the amount.

“Alright, take me to a place where they offer good prices for fairy stones. Let’s go,” Kai said casually.

The youngest sister nodded and led Kai through Beast City, pointing out various landmarks as they walked. She seemed eager to educate him, knowing he was unfamiliar with the city.

She highlighted places that sold elixirs, weapon refinements, trade shops, quality inns, and even arenas where ring competitions were held.

Kai listened attentively, gaining a general understanding of Beast City from her explanations.

“Youngest sister, how do you know so much about Beast City? And why was your brother arrested?” Kai asked, his curiosity piqued.

It was clear she didn’t live in Beast City, yet her familiarity with it was impressive.

“My brother and I often come here to sell fairy herbs and spirit stones, so we’ve become very familiar with the city,” she explained.

“As for why my brother was arrested… it’s because…” she trailed off, hesitating as if unwilling to share the details.

Kai noticed her discomfort and quickly reassured her. “Alright, if you don’t want to talk about it, that’s fine. Let’s go.”

He didn’t press further. The reasons behind her brother’s arrest didn’t really concern him.

The youngest sister led Kai through a series of winding turns before stopping in front of an old courtyard nestled in a narrow alley. The courtyard had an ancient appearance, its wooden gate weathered by time.

“This is where you’ll get the highest price for fairy stones,” she said, pointing to the courtyard.

Kai glanced at the closed door, noting the lack of activity. “Doesn’t seem like anyone’s here,” he remarked.

The youngest sister didn’t respond but walked up to the door and knocked in a specific rhythm—three long knocks followed by a short one.

After a moment, the door creaked open, revealing a child who looked no older than a teenager.

But Kai, familiar with the ways of the Heaven and Human Realm, knew better than to trust appearances. The “child” could very well be hundreds of years old.

The boy scanned the area cautiously before speaking. “The sky and the earth are boundless…”

“The deep sea is boundless…” the youngest sister replied without hesitation.

“Come in,” the boy said, stepping aside to let them enter.

Kai watched this exchange in disbelief. The cryptic communication and the secretive atmosphere left him baffled.

Isn’t this just a place to sell fairy stones? Why does it feel like I’m entering a covert base?

Once inside, Kai surveyed the courtyard with caution.

“Relax,” the youngest sister said, noticing his unease. “This place is perfectly safe. And remember, in Beast City, no one dares to use force.”

“This doesn’t look like a regular place of business,” Kai muttered, lowering his voice. “And why were you exchanging secret phrases with that kid? It feels like we’re entering some underground lair!”

“Don’t worry,” she reassured him. “I’m familiar with this place. Everything’s fine.”

Seeing her confidence, Kai decided to drop the matter. He followed her into a small room, guided by the boy.

The room wasn’t large, but Kai immediately noticed a shielding formation in place, adding to the mysterious nature of the establishment.