Chapter 4627

Kai considered Liu Zhongnan. After all, Liu Zhongnan frequently dealt in fairy stones in Beast City and had extensive knowledge about them.

But on second thought, Liu Zhongnan’s fear of death, coupled with his greed and his ties to the City Lord’s Mansion, made him an unsuitable choice. If Liu Zhongnan learned of the mine, he might claim it for himself. With that, Kai dismissed the idea of involving him.

Next, Kai thought of Baicheng, but he quickly discarded that idea as well. Baicheng was a guest under General Xing, and if Baicheng learned about the mine, it was likely General Xing would, too. Kai couldn’t risk that. His current strength was no match for General Xing’s forces, and if the mine were seized, he’d be powerless to stop it.

Suddenly, a name came to mind: Uncle Qian, the man his younger sister had introduced him to when he first arrived in Beast City.

Uncle Qian wasn’t affiliated with the City Lord’s Mansion, nor was he aligned with Beast City’s inhabitants. As a fellow human cultivator, Uncle Qian would never side with the Beast City factions.

Moreover, Uncle Qian’s strength, having reached the fourth level of the Mahayana Realm, was formidable enough to keep any threats at bay. When they had first met, Uncle Qian had been friendly, recognizing Kai as a fellow human cultivator.

“That’s it…” Kai thought to himself, deciding to cooperate with Uncle Qian to mine the fairy stone vein.

Kai knew he couldn’t linger in Beast City for too long. He needed to mine the fairy stones quickly, which meant finding a reliable partner was essential.

After finalizing his plan, Kai turned to the group and said, “Wait for me here. I have something to take care of. While I’m gone, don’t try mining the fairy stones yourselves. Save your spiritual power and stay vigilant against any accidents.”

“Brother Chen… are you going to rescue my brother?” Xiong Ying asked. She had already given Kai the location of the vein and assumed he would focus on saving her brother next.

“Yes, I’m going to rescue your brother,” Kai replied with a nod.

“Thank you!” Xiong Ying said with a radiant smile.

Kai felt his heart skip slightly. Xiong Ying’s smile was breathtaking, exuding a charm that could soften even the hardest heart.

It had been a while since Kai had experienced such feelings. But despite her beauty, Kai, who had seen countless stunning women, was in no rush to pursue dual cultivation or romantic entanglements.

After all, Zhongli was already by his side, and he had never lacked the company of beautiful women, each more remarkable than the last.
Kai exited the cave and made his way directly toward Beast City.

Meanwhile, in a general’s mansion within the city, a corpse lay in the courtyard—it was Qiu Yu. Standing over the body, Qiu Tu’s expression was a mix of grief and frustration.

Beside him was Qiu Wanqing, his father, dressed in a general’s uniform. His face was stern, but there was little sorrow in his eyes. Instead, they were filled with a heavy seriousness.

“Tu’er, you’re telling me that your brother was killed by a ninth-rank Tribulation Realm cultivator, and even you couldn’t defeat him?” Qiu Wanqing asked, his tone calm but penetrating.

“Yes, Father,” Qiu Tu nodded. “I’ve investigated the matter. The man’s name is Kai, and he has recently become a guest under Xing Daorong.”

Qiu Tu referred to General Xing, one of the three Beast Generals of Beast City.

“A guest of Xing Daorong killed my son?” Qiu Wanqing said, his voice steady but laced with menace. “It seems the feud between us and Xing Daorong is destined to erupt sooner than anticipated.”

He then raised his gaze toward the south, where Xing Daorong’s mansion stood, his expression unreadable but tense.

At that moment, the Qiu family’s steward entered the courtyard and approached Qiu Wanqing. “General, we’ve located the man who has been disrupting the fairy stone market and engaging in private transactions.”

“Tu’er,” Qiu Wanqing instructed his son, “take some men and handle this. If you can bring him under control, do so. There’s no need for unnecessary bloodshed. Focus on securing the fairy stones. The agreed deadline is fast approaching.”

“Yes, Father,” Qiu Tu replied, though his eyes lingered briefly on Qiu Yu’s lifeless body.

“What about my brother’s body?” Qiu Tu asked hesitantly.

“Burn it,” Qiu Wanqing said dismissively, as if Qiu Yu were no more than an ordinary casualty and not his own son.