Chapter 4608
Anyone carrying General Xing’s token was undoubtedly a distinguished guest of the general’s mansion—someone far beyond the authority of ordinary guards to challenge.
When the three guards stepped aside and respectfully apologized to Kai, Qiu Yu was visibly baffled.
“What are you doing? Why aren’t you arresting him?”
Qiu Yu’s voice echoed harshly through the quiet streets, drawing even more attention to his outrage.
“Mr. Qiu, we’re sorry,” one of the guards explained. “He has General Xing’s token, which makes him a guest of the general’s mansion. As such, he isn’t violating the curfew, and we have no right to detain him.”
Qiu Yu froze, staring at Kai in disbelief.
Kai casually walked past him, holding the token, his eyes glinting with a hint of provocation.
“Damn it! No wonder this guy got out of prison—it’s Xing pulling the strings! This is a direct affront to the Qiu family,” Qiu Yu muttered furiously.
Clenching his fists, he snarled, “I’ll report this to my father. There’s no way I’m letting this slide!”
He stormed off, seething with anger.
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At the Inn
The youngest sister was in the middle of a heated argument with her brother, who had just been released from custody.
Her face was flushed with frustration, and her voice trembled as she fought back tears.
“Brother, you’re free now! Why are you still waiting for Kai? We should have left this place long ago!”
“It’s already dark, and you can’t leave the city at this hour. If you get caught again, I swear I won’t come to your rescue this time!” she yelled, her anger evident.
After his release, her brother had come to the inn to find her. At first, she was overjoyed to see him, eager to leave Beast City and head home together.
But despite her pleas, her brother remained adamant about waiting for Kai, showing no intention of leaving.
“Sister, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don’t be foolish.”
“If we build a connection with Kai, we’ll never have to worry about anything again.”
“It doesn’t matter whether you like him or not; you need to find a way to secure him.”
“Once you two share a bed, it’ll be settled, and our futures will be guaranteed.”
The youngest sister’s brother urged her with an eager tone, his eyes brimming with anticipation and excitement. He seemed utterly convinced of Kai’s potential.
During the past few days, he had learned more about Kai and the rumored fairy stone vein. Determined to follow Kai, he saw this as their golden ticket.
If the vein truly existed, aligning themselves with Kai would mean a lifetime of unlimited resources. However, he also understood that with their current strength, the two siblings would be unqualified to follow someone like Kai. They would likely be seen as burdens.
Thus, he desperately wanted his sister to become Kai’s woman. He believed that if she spent the night with Kai, their relationship would be cemented, and Kai would have no choice but to keep them around.
In his mind, this would also secure Kai as his brother-in-law, making their connection unshakable.
“Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to sell me out? What did Kai do to you that’s making you push me into his arms?”
“I remember when you first met Kai, you warned him not to approach me and told me to stay cautious around him.”
The youngest sister looked at her brother incredulously, unable to understand his sudden change of attitude.
“Stop overthinking and just trust me,” her brother said dismissively, unable to provide a full explanation.
After all, the fewer people who knew about the fairy stone vein, the safer it would be. If word got out, it could lead to life-threatening consequences.
“I won’t listen to you! Tomorrow at dawn, I’m leaving. You can stay or go, but if you get caught again, don’t expect me to help you!”
Frustrated and angry, the youngest sister threw herself onto the bed and turned her back on him, refusing to engage further.