Chapter 4656
Bai Cheng noticed Kai returning with three strangers in tow, his face showing confusion. “Mr. Chen, who are these people?”
Kai offered a faint smile. “They’re my friends. They’ll be staying here temporarily. Is General Xing around?”
Bai Cheng nodded. “Yes, General Xing was looking for you earlier. Something seems to have happened at Qiu Mansion.”
Hearing this, Kai immediately understood. The chaos at Qiu Mansion likely stemmed from his recent actions—killing Qiu Tu was bound to stir up trouble.
Turning to Bai Cheng, Kai instructed, “Take them to rest. I’ll go see General Xing.”
Without delay, Kai made his way to the meeting room. As he pushed open the door, he found several commanders seated, their expressions shifting to respect the moment he entered. They rose in unison, a silent acknowledgment of his power.
Since Kai’s breakthrough to the Mahayana realm, his status had undergone a dramatic transformation. No one dared to underestimate someone capable of enduring tribulation akin to the Immortal Realm’s trials.
“Kai! There you are. Come, have a seat.” General Xing Daorong stood, guiding Kai to a seat beside him—a clear display of favor and respect.
In the world of Heaven and Man, strength spoke louder than words, and Kai’s rise demanded acknowledgment.
Settling into the chair, Kai met General Xing’s gaze. “General Xing, what did you want to discuss with me?”
Xing Daorong leaned forward, his tone grave. “Our spy reported that Qiu Mansion raised white sails—mourning banners. Both of Qiu Wanqing’s sons are dead. Especially Qiu Tu… he was slain just outside Beast City. Qiu Wanqing is beside himself with rage.” The general’s eyes narrowed. “You wouldn’t happen to know anything about this, would you?”
Kai’s expression remained calm as he nodded. “I do. I killed Qiu Yu and Qiu Tu. In fact, I only just returned after dealing with Qiu Tu.”
As if confirming a suspicion, Xing Daorong’s brows furrowed slightly. “So it was you. I had my suspicions.”
“Why did you kill Qiu Tu?” Xing Daorong asked, his gaze sharp and probing.
Faced with the question, Kai decided to reveal the truth. Since he planned to mine the fairy stone vein with Xing Daorong, there was no point in hiding anything. Trust was essential for their cooperation.
As Kai recounted the events, the meeting room erupted in disbelief.
“What? The fairy stone vein still exists?”
“Incredible! I thought it had disappeared ages ago!”
“Thank heavens the Qiu Mansion didn’t get to it. If they had mined those stones, they’d have attacked us long ago!”
The commanders murmured in excitement and astonishment, the discovery sparking a fervent buzz.
Xing Daorong’s face mirrored their shock, but his expression soon turned to exhilaration. The idea that Kai had killed Qiu Tu to protect the fairy stone vein filled him with a sense of relief and anticipation.
The revelation also carried an unspoken promise: Kai trusted him enough to share this invaluable secret. This meant one thing—Kai was willing to let the Xing Mansion mine the vein together.
“You made the right call,” Xing Daorong said firmly. “The fairy stone vein doesn’t belong to the Qiu Mansion. For Qiu Tu to conspire to seize it… he deserved his fate!”
With a resolute tone, he added, “If Qiu Wanqing dares to cause you trouble over this, I will not stand idly by.”
“Thank you, General Xing,” Kai replied, bowing his head in gratitude.
Xing Daorong waved a hand dismissively. “You’re a guest of my Xing Mansion. Protecting you is my duty. There’s no need for thanks.” He hesitated briefly, then asked, “But regarding the mining of the fairy stone vein…”
Kai nodded, understanding the unspoken question. “General Xing, I returned without delay because I want to cooperate with you. I’ll need your support to mine the vein. But there’s one pressing concern—since Qiu Tu knew the location, the Qiu Mansion must know it too. Qiu Wanqing may act soon to seize the vein for himself.”
Hearing this, Xing Daorong shot to his feet, determination flashing in his eyes. “You’re absolutely right. We can’t let Qiu Wanqing beat us to it!”