Chapter 4689
Yun Li didn’t care whether Xiao Yuanshan agreed or not—he had already decided to stay in the Xiao Dynasty.
“I’ll follow your lead,” Shi Lan said with a slight smile. She had no objections and left everything up to Yun Li.
“Brother Chen, can I temporarily stay in the Xiao Dynasty?” Yun Li asked, turning to Kai instead of Xiao Yuanshan.
Xiao Yuanshan was the emperor of the Xiao Dynasty, yet Yun Li didn’t seek his permission, addressing Kai instead. It was clear that Yun Li didn’t regard Xiao Yuanshan with much importance.
“Of course,” Kai nodded, then glanced at Xiao Yuanshan. “Emperor Xiao, please arrange accommodations for them.”
“Understood, Mr. Chen,” Xiao Yuanshan responded promptly, making arrangements without the slightest sign of displeasure.
As far as he was concerned, handing over authority to Kai was not something he would ever resent.
Yun Li then turned his gaze toward Zuo Tianzheng, who had been hiding in the background. “Go back and keep your eyes open. Since I’m staying in the Xiao Dynasty, don’t stir up any trouble here.”
“Understood, Your Highness!” Zuo Tianzheng nodded hurriedly before turning and fleeing.
He had been eager to leave for some time but hadn’t dared to move without Yun Li’s permission. Yet even if Yun Li weren’t staying in the Xiao Dynasty, Zuo Tianzheng wouldn’t dare to cause trouble here—not even if he had ten times the courage.
Before long, Xiao Yuanshan had everything arranged, and Yun Li’s people settled in to rest.
Meanwhile, Kai accompanied Yun Li to the room that had been prepared for him. Several pots of spirit wine and platters of spirit beast meat were laid out, and the two drank and feasted.
After three rounds of wine, when they were both slightly drunk, Yun Li suddenly lowered his voice. “Brother Chen, aside from sparring, I had another reason for seeking you out.”
Kai raised an eyebrow. “Oh? What is it?”
Yun Li took a deep breath and said, “Not only can you spare my father, but you don’t have to kill him at all…”
Kai was taken aback and said in disbelief, “Why would I want to kill your father? Do you really think I have the strength to do that?”
“Brother Chen, while you may not pose a threat to my father now, I know that one day, you will surpass him.”
“That’s why I’m asking you—if my father ever offends you, please spare his life. Don’t kill him.”
Yun Li’s eyes were filled with pleading.
“You have such confidence in me?” Kai chuckled. “I should thank you for your faith in me. But as long as your father doesn’t cause me trouble, I have no reason to target him. I hold no grudge against the Ten Courts.”
“He will cause trouble for you—I know my father too well. He won’t allow a mere Mahayana cultivator to challenge his authority.”
“If you kill Luo Ta and my father does nothing, he will lose all credibility in the Ten Courts. Not only will he come after you, but he’ll keep sending people to kill you.”
Yun Li spoke without hesitation.
Kai frowned, displeasure flashing in his eyes. “Your father wants to cause trouble for me, wants me dead, yet you ask me to spare his life? Why don’t you ask your father to spare mine?”
“I live by a simple rule—I don’t provoke others unless they provoke me. But if someone does, I will kill them.”
“Brother Chen, can’t you give me some face?” Yun Li asked sincerely.
“No. We only just met, and the fact that I haven’t killed you is already giving you face.”
Kai shook his head.
He and Yun Li weren’t friends—just acquaintances. In a way, they were still enemies. Why should he do him any favors?
“Then… what if I owe you a favor?” Yun Li pressed on, unwilling to give up.
“Your favor means nothing to me,” Kai replied bluntly.
Yun Li fell silent for a moment. After glancing around to ensure no one was paying attention, he leaned in and whispered, “I recently acquired a treasure map. It’s said to lead to a cave left behind by a great immortal.”
“However, the place is filled with dangers. If you’re interested, we can join forces. I’ll give you a share of the treasure—that’s my bargaining chip for asking you this favor.”