Chapter 4724
“Alright, I accept your sincerity. We won’t take part in the killing order.”
“As for my elder brother’s injury—since you’re so generous, I’ll gladly accept the 30,000 fairy stones on his behalf.”
“However, I have always been clear about gratitude and resentment. If you truly provide us with a large number of fairy stones, I will repay you double when the opportunity arises.”
Lin Kefan took a deep breath, deciding not to reveal his identity as the Fourth Prince of Sun Moon City just yet. Securing the fairy stones came first.
Once he had them, bringing Kai to Sun Moon City could wait. Their city’s resources were running low, and getting such a massive supply of fairy stones all at once was an undeniable advantage.
Besides, since Kai was technically his brother-in-law, these fairy stones could be considered family property. So, was this really deception?
“Haha, no need to pay me back. When I make friends, I don’t care what they can offer me—I only care whether they’re worth befriending.”
Kai laughed and patted Lin Kefan’s shoulder. His smile carried both sincerity and confidence.
“Remember, in this world, strength and wisdom matter, but what’s even more important is the side you choose to stand on and the people you choose to walk with.”
Seeing this, Hua Zhangweng and Mo Shaying also expressed their willingness to follow Kai. Since Lin Kefan had accepted the offer without protest, they saw no reason to refuse.
Though doubts still lingered in their minds, the prospect of following someone so generous—and possibly unfathomably wealthy—was too tempting to pass up.
Perhaps Kai really did have a fairy stone mine. If that were the case, they could treat fairy stones like worthless pebbles!
As the four reached a mutual understanding, the tension in the air eased.
Lin Kefan, Hua Zhangweng, and Mo Shaying’s expressions gradually shifted from skepticism to curiosity, then to anticipation.
They began to believe that this decision might truly open doors to unknown opportunities.
Meanwhile, Kai remained composed, as if everything was unfolding exactly as he had planned.
He understood that true persuasion wasn’t about boasting—it was about exuding an aura of confidence and charisma that naturally drew people in.
“Since you’ve chosen to follow me, don’t linger outside any longer. Come with me to the Imperial City—we’ll have some tea and talk.”
Since Lin Kefan had chosen not to reveal his identity, Kai would continue playing along.
“Brother Chen, we can have tea and chat later, but what about the 30,000 immortal stones you promised?”
Lin Kefan was eager to secure the stones first.
“I don’t have them on me right now, but I’ll notify the mine immediately. The immortal stones will arrive within a day or two,” Kai replied casually.
“In fact, I’ll have them send 100,000 immortal stones—divide them among the three of you however you like.”
Hearing this, Lin Kefan figured that waiting a day or two wouldn’t make much of a difference. Satisfied, he nodded and followed Kai into the Xiao Dynasty.
Once back in the Xiao Dynasty, Kai arranged accommodations for Lin Kefan and the others before seeking out Xing Daorong. He instructed him to send all the immortal stones from Beast City.
Kai knew that, sooner or later, he would be taken to Sun Moon City.
So, he needed to be prepared. A generous supply of immortal stones might be enough to sway the Fourth Prince and earn himself some goodwill.
After all, considering he had beaten his brother-in-law and toyed with his mother-in-law, he would need all the help he could get.
“Fourth Prince, how much of what Kai said do you think is true?” Hua Zhangweng asked in a hushed voice.
“Old man, I think Fellow Daoist Chen is sincere—he’s not lying. You shouldn’t always judge a gentleman with a petty heart,” Mo Shaying replied, clearly displeased.
It seemed Kai’s words had completely won him over.
“I’d say what Kai claims is about thirty percent true and seventy percent false,” Lin Kefan mused.