Chapter 4600

Captain Zhou was secretly displeased but had no choice but to watch as Bai Cheng approached the cell.

As Bai Cheng stepped inside and saw Kai, his face lit up with a joyous smile. “Mr. Chen, I got the amnesty order! I can take you out now,” he announced excitedly, his eyes brimming with anticipation, as though he could already picture the astonished reactions from others upon seeing Mr. Chen.

“I’m not leaving. Use the amnesty order to take him instead,” Kai replied calmly, gesturing toward the youngest sister’s brother.

Kai’s expression remained composed, showing little concern about his own release. His focus was entirely on ensuring the safety of the youngest sister’s brother.

Bai Cheng hesitated before speaking with difficulty. “Mr. Chen, this amnesty order was specifically arranged for you. General Xing wants to meet you.

“I explained your situation to General Xing, but no one believed me. They insisted I bring you to the general’s mansion.

“If I use this order for someone else and you don’t go, I’ll be accused of lying. General Xing might never trust me again,” he said, his voice tinged with helplessness and anxiety.

Hearing this, the youngest sister’s brother grew visibly nervous. Fear flickered in his eyes as his body trembled. He clung tightly to Kai’s clothes, as though holding onto his last hope.

Kai considered the situation for a moment before speaking decisively. “Take him out with the amnesty order first. Wait for me outside the prison tonight, and I’ll go to the general’s mansion with you.”

Determination flashed in Kai’s eyes. He couldn’t stand by and let the youngest sister’s brother remain imprisoned, and he knew he didn’t need the amnesty order to leave the prison himself.

Reluctantly, Bai Cheng agreed and left with the youngest sister’s brother in tow.
Before leaving, Kai shared the address of the inn where his youngest sister was waiting for him.

After expressing heartfelt gratitude to Kai, the youngest sister followed Bai Cheng, her steps quick and filled with anticipation. Her heart overflowed with the hope of freedom and deep appreciation for Kai.

Captain Zhou was taken aback when he saw Bai Cheng return without Kai. He had assumed Bai Cheng would prioritize releasing Kai with the amnesty order, so seeing someone else freed left him puzzled.

A flicker of doubt appeared in Captain Zhou’s eyes as he silently speculated about the nature of the relationship between Bai Cheng and Kai.

After escorting the youngest sister to freedom, Bai Cheng remained stationed under the ancient tree with his men. Despite his unease about whether he could successfully escort Kai to the general’s mansion later that night, he dutifully stayed on guard.

As night fell, Kai returned to the ancient tree. This time, with confidence gained from his previous experience, he wasted no time sending his spiritual consciousness into the tree.

In an instant, Kai’s soul was transported to a realm of chaos, surrounded by dense spiritual energy.

The spiritual energy was like a tangible mist, glowing softly and enveloping him in an almost otherworldly atmosphere, reminiscent of a mystical fairyland.

Recognizing the rare opportunity before him, Kai began absorbing the spiritual energy with urgency. Though half an hour wasn’t long, he poured all his focus into the process, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.

Eyes closed tightly, Kai immersed himself fully in drawing in the spiritual power, his aura growing stronger with each passing moment.

Unlike traditional methods that required converting spiritual energy into usable power through magic, this direct absorption was far more efficient—an invaluable boon for cultivation.

Amidst Kai’s fervent efforts, a soft white light began to coalesce nearby. Slowly, it formed the figure of an elderly man, who eventually stood before Kai, his presence commanding and mysterious.