Chapter 4784
“In this situation, how does the Huo family manage to survive here?”
Kai asked curiously.
“They rely on the Heavenly Ladder. Many Huo family members enter it, where they have access to abundant resources.”
“Additionally, they collect tolls from monks who enter the Land of Impertinence. Anyone wishing to enter must first pass through it, allowing the Huo family to gather resources.”
The Tenth Palace Master explained.
“This Huo family sure knows how to play the game…”
Kai remarked with a faint smile.
“Mr. Chen, if you plan to enter the Heavenly Ladder, be cautious of the Huo family. Since you killed Huo Ming, they won’t let this go easily.”
The Tenth Palace Master warned.
“I understand. But if they keep provoking me, I won’t hesitate to erase them from the world of heaven and man.”
Kai replied with a relaxed smile.
Hearing this, the Tenth Palace Master also smiled. With Mr. Shi standing behind Kai, wiping out the Huo family—let alone ten of them—would be effortless.
“Kai, be careful. Huo Qing has issued the Ten Palaces Hunting Order against you. If the Heavenly Ladder appears in the Land of Impertinence, the Huo family can use it to place a bounty on your head.”
“When the reward increases, those monks heading to the Heavenly Ladder will be tempted to attack you. Not everyone knows you have such a powerful backer.”
Yun Li cautioned, reminding Kai not to underestimate the situation.
“I understand.” Kai nodded. “You two should take this time to talk as father and son. I won’t disturb you. I need to train and see if I can break through before the Heavenly Ladder appears…”
He had obtained countless storage bags from the Ten Palace Masters, all filled with valuable resources.
With such a vast supply, advancing even a small realm shouldn’t be a problem!
Huo Family Residence, Wuwang Land
Slap! Slap! Slap!
Huo Qing stood in the grand hall, his face filled with terror as he endured a series of heavy slaps from Huo Zhenfeng, the head of the Huo family.
“You fool! Why didn’t you go to the Ten Palaces for training yourself instead of dragging your elder brother into it?”
“Now your brother is dead, and you still have the audacity to return?”
Huo Zhenfeng’s face was filled with fury.
“Master, this isn’t the second young master’s fault! The real culprit is that man, Kai. He deliberately targeted the second young master and even destroyed the Ten Palaces. The second young master had no choice but to call for help,” Steward Lu said cautiously.
“Silence! You deserve punishment as well. Why did you follow the eldest young master without informing me?”
Huo Zhenfeng glared at Steward Lu, his anger unabated.
Steward Lu trembled. “Master, the eldest young master ordered me not to say anything. Besides, we believed that no cultivator in the Heavenly Realm could harm us.”
“But who would have thought… who would have imagined…”
Steward Lu stammered, still unable to comprehend how a mere Mahayana cultivator could have such a powerful master backing him.
“The Heavenly Ladder is about to appear, and hidden forces from all sides are preparing to make their move. Yet you fools dare to wander recklessly.”
“Do you not understand that there is always someone stronger, that the heavens stretch beyond what you know?”
Huo Zhenfeng scolded furiously.
“Father, we must avenge my elder brother! I refuse to believe that Kai will hide in the Xiao Dynasty forever!”
Huo Qing was determined to take revenge.
“You will stay here and do as you’re told. The Heavenly Ladder will soon appear, and you are forbidden from running off. Also, send more people to guard the border.”
“I expect many cultivators will arrive early in the Land of Impertinence. When they do, make sure to increase the toll fees.”
“Of course, judge accordingly. If the visitor is too powerful, lower the fee to avoid unnecessary conflicts.”
Huo Zhenfeng instructed Steward Lu.
“I understand. I’ll handle it right away,” Steward Lu nodded.
“Father, I can’t rest easy until my brother’s death is avenged!”
Huo Qing gritted his teeth, his resolve unwavering.
“You’ve already placed a bounty on Kai’s head. If no one dares act for 100,000 spirit stones, raise it to 200,000!”
“Remember, money moves even the most reluctant hands. Once the Heavenly Ladder appears, we’ll have another opportunity to amass wealth.”
With that, Huo Zhenfeng doubled the bounty to 200,000 fairy spirit stones for Kai’s capture or death.