Chapter 4594
After a moment of thought, Bai Cheng spoke slowly, “Mr. Chen, this ancient tree is quite peculiar. It absorbs the spiritual power of the monks here. My guess is that the City Lord’s Mansion collects all the spiritual energy gathered by the tree and uses it for their own benefit.”
“I’ve been observing this for a while. Almost every day, monks in the cells die—completely drained, as if turned into mummies.”
“This is just my own speculation. I’m not certain if it’s accurate,” Bai Cheng added cautiously, clarifying that his insights came from personal observation rather than direct knowledge.
Kai nodded. “Your analysis seems right. That’s probably why they treat this ancient tree with such importance.”
Bai Cheng hesitated before asking, “Mr. Chen, why were you arrested? If needed, I could leverage my connection with General Xing to request a pardon for you.”
“I had an altercation with someone named Qiu Yu. Apparently, he’s General Qiu’s son,” Kai replied calmly.
“You clashed with Qiu Yu?” Bai Cheng exclaimed, visibly surprised. “That guy is notorious for being a spoiled playboy, and he’s vindictive. He won’t let this go easily.”
“But don’t worry, Mr. Chen. I’ll speak with General Xing and see if he can help get you out of here. Staying in this prison is risky. Even if the ancient tree doesn’t drain you, Qiu Yu might arrange for trouble to come your way.”
Kai, however, appeared unfazed. “It’s fine. This prison can’t hold me.”
The calm confidence in his voice left Bai Cheng momentarily stunned.
The formations surrounding the prison were meant to keep inmates contained, but Kai wasn’t concerned in the slightest. To him, those formations were trivial.
“Mr. Chen, you’re skilled in formations as well?” Bai Cheng asked, astonished.
“I know a little,” Kai replied nonchalantly. “The formations here in the prison are simple. I could break them with just a wave of my hand.”
Though spoken casually, Kai’s words sounded almost arrogant to Bai Cheng. If Bai Cheng hadn’t already known about Kai’s identity as a dragon, he might have dismissed the claim as mere bragging.
Kai’s status as a member of the dragon clan, especially the prestigious golden dragon lineage, made his words carry significant weight.
“Keep watch for me. Don’t let anyone disturb me. I want to uncover the secrets of this ancient tree,” Kai instructed Bai Cheng.
“Mr. Chen, feel free to explore, but please be cautious. Don’t damage the ancient tree under any circumstances. If something happens to it, I truly can’t bear the consequences,” Bai Cheng said earnestly.
“Don’t worry, I won’t harm the tree,” Kai replied with a faint smile.
Bai Cheng nodded and moved to stand guard, ensuring no one approached the ancient tree. Meanwhile, Kai gently pressed his palm against the tree trunk, channeling a stream of divine power into it.
He needed to probe its mysteries and could only do so by infusing his divine consciousness into the tree.
As soon as his consciousness connected with the ancient tree, Kai felt a sudden lightness in his body. His soul was whisked away, entering a void-like dimension.
All around him was an endless expanse of white—completely empty and featureless.
Kai quickly realized this was no illusion. His soul had truly ventured into a separate space.
Within this void, spiritual energy surged like a boundless ocean. The energy enveloped his soul, leaving him feeling rejuvenated and incredibly comfortable.
“Is this the ancient tree’s internal space? The immense spiritual power here must have been absorbed from the monks in the cells,” Kai speculated, his excitement evident.
The sheer density of spiritual energy in this space was astonishing, and Kai was tempted to cultivate here. The accelerated growth he could achieve was undeniable.
However, he was also acutely aware that the period for the wind was limited to just half an hour. No matter how potent the spiritual energy was, the brief timeframe would barely allow him to make significant progress.