Chapter 4676

Kai nodded. “Yes, in the ancient tree space…”

“Ancient tree space?”

Xing Daorong’s face was filled with confusion, clearly unfamiliar with the term Kai had mentioned.

Seeing his reaction, Kai frowned and asked, “You don’t know about the ancient tree space?”

Xing Daorong shook his head. “No, I’ve never heard of it.”

“It’s the ancient tree in the prison,” Kai clarified. “Didn’t you assign Bai Cheng to guard it? How could you not know about the ancient tree space?”

Xing Daorong looked even more perplexed. “Oh, you mean the ancient tree in the prison? Guarding it was an order from the city lord years ago. Back then, the prison warden was Yan Shuangying, and I was instructed to send men to secure the ancient tree as an additional layer of protection. No one is allowed to touch it casually. But as for the space you’re talking about, I have no idea—nor do I know where the city lord is.”

“There’s a hidden space within the ancient tree,” Kai explained. “Your city lord is in secluded cultivation there. I’ve even met him once. The ancient tree absorbs the spiritual energy of the prisoners to supply the resources your city lord needs for his practice.”

Xing Daorong fell silent, his expression darkening with worry. After a moment, he said anxiously, “If that’s the case, then the city lord must be aware of what happened in Beast City. If he knows we killed Qiu Wanqing, we’ll be in serious trouble…”

Panic began to creep into his voice. If the city lord held him accountable, he wouldn’t stand a chance. Even Kai would struggle, given the city lord’s level of power—a master of the Immortal Transformation Realm.

Kai tried to reassure him. “Don’t worry. I plan to speak with your city lord tomorrow. He’s likely more focused on ascending right now and probably won’t care about the chaos in Beast City.”
“But if you want to become the city lord and take over the mansion, you should wait a little longer. Don’t rush,” Kai reassured Xing Daorong.

“Alright, I’ll wait for Mr. Chen’s good news,” Xing Daorong nodded.

After their conversation, Kai returned to his room, planning to get a good night’s rest before speaking with the city lord tomorrow. If everything went smoothly, he intended to leave Beast City soon, as he had already stayed there for several days.

He would leave the management of the fairy stone mine to Xing Daorong and simply return to collect the stones later. As for the ancient tree, Kai decided not to pursue it. The tree was essential for the city lord’s cultivation, and taking it for himself would undoubtedly lead to a conflict.

Although Kai had advanced to the second level of the Mahayana Realm, he wasn’t confident in facing a cultivator from the Immortal Realm. As long as the city lord stayed out of Beast City’s affairs and didn’t interfere with the fairy stone mine, Kai saw no reason to disrupt his seclusion.

Just as Kai pushed open the door to his room, a figure suddenly rushed toward him.

Before he could react, he was enveloped in softness, accompanied by a captivating fragrance. Looking down, Kai realized it was Xiong Ying clinging to him.

Xiong Ying was completely bare, her snow-white skin catching Kai’s eye and making his blood surge. The strange, alluring scent on her made it even harder to focus.

“Xiong Ying, what are you doing? Let go of me!” Kai stammered, clearly flustered.

“Mr. Chen, please take me with you!” Xiong Ying pleaded, holding him tightly. “I know you’re no ordinary person, and I’m sure you’ll leave here eventually. What will happen to my brother and me once you’re gone? We’re not strong enough to protect ourselves!”