Chapter 4782
“Why did Mr. Shi kill the Ninth Palace Master but not you?”
Kai asked curiously.
“The Ninth Palace Master ran his mouth too much. He even threatened to beat the crap out of your master. That clearly upset Mr. Shi, so he killed him on the spot,” the Tenth Palace Master admitted truthfully.
Hearing this, Kai couldn’t help but laugh. So Mr. Shi has a temper after all!
“Are you truly submitting to me, or is it just fear of Mr. Shi’s power?” Kai questioned.
“I’m sincere! I swear! I hope Mr. Chen will give me a chance to serve!” The Tenth Palace Master quickly declared his loyalty.
Kai smirked. “Weren’t you all incredibly arrogant, looking down on other races? Doesn’t submitting to me now go against the so-called spirit of your God Clan?”
The Tenth Palace Master let out an awkward chuckle. “God Clan? That’s just self-deception. How is our bloodline any nobler than the other tribes?”
“If anything, the God Clan’s own rigid rules have held back its growth. To increase my strength, I secretly fused my bloodline with that of the Beast Clan. I had no choice—I couldn’t afford to stagnate!”
“If not for these ridiculous rules, my son Yunli would have been married by now instead of ending up dead…”
Thinking of Yunli, the Tenth Palace Master’s expression turned heavy with guilt. It was all because of the God Clan’s outdated laws!
Kai studied him for a moment before asking, “Right now, my strength isn’t even on par with yours. Are you sure you still want to follow me?”
The Tenth Palace Master nodded firmly. “I believe Mr. Chen will one day rule the celestial world! You’re a genius—gifted, talented, growing stronger by the day—”
Kai waved a hand, cutting him off. “Enough with the flattery. Just admit you’re afraid of dying.”
“But since you’ve chosen to follow me, you’re my subordinate now. I can’t let you offer up all these resources for nothing. Consider this my gift to you!”
“A gift?” The Tenth Palace Master’s eyes lit up with anticipation.
He had no idea what kind of rare treasure Kai was about to give him!
“Come with me…” Kai beckoned him forward.
The Tenth Palace Master hesitated mid-step, immediately pulling back. He didn’t dare cross into the Xiao Dynasty’s territory.
Kai chuckled. “Relax. As long as you don’t have any ill intentions, no one will attack you.”
Hearing this, the Tenth Palace Master cautiously stepped forward, finally entering the Xiao Dynasty and following Kai straight into the imperial city.
Without hesitation, Kai led him directly to Yun Li’s residence.
Now that the Tenth Palace Master was his subordinate, it was time for them to meet.
Inside, Yun Li and Shi Lan were cultivating when Kai called Yun Li outside.
“Kai, why are you interrupting me? I didn’t bother you when you were training!”
Yun Li stormed out, visibly annoyed, hastily pulling on his robes. But as soon as he stepped outside, he froze—his father was standing there!
Both father and son were momentarily stunned. Then, the Tenth Palace Master’s eyes welled up with tears of joy.
“Yun Li, my son! I thought you were dead…”
Overcome with emotion, he rushed forward and embraced Yun Li.
However, Yun Li stiffened, his expression flustered. His gaze flickered toward Kai, a deep frown forming on his face.
Why did Kai bring his father here?
Yun Li had wanted to leave the God Clan and the Ten Palaces behind, even going so far as to fake his death to escape them. He had finally deceived his father—only for Kai to drag him back into this mess!
Kai spoke calmly. “Brother Yun, your father knows he was wrong. He won’t stop you from cultivating with Shi Lan anymore. Besides, he’s my subordinate now.”
Yun Li’s expression darkened. “What nonsense are you talking about? How is my father your subordinate?”
The Tenth Palace Master immediately scolded him. “Yun Li! Do not be rude to Mr. Chen. I am indeed following him now!”