Chapter 5017

“Miss…” The purple-robed old man looked horrified.

“Elder Lei, given my current physical condition, I won’t be able to return for a while,” Mo Qingyun said with a pained expression.

Upon hearing this, the purple-robed old man sighed. “You used the magic-breaking holy light and destroyed the Mo family spear. Now you’re injured and unable to return. How am I supposed to explain this to the family head?”

“Elder Lei, please return and reassure my father. I’ll go back after a few days of recovery,” Mo Qingyun replied.

“Miss Mo, you were injured on our behalf. We’ll provide all the resources needed for your healing until you’re fully recovered. I’ll also ensure your safety,” Kai said, looking at Mo Qingyun with deep guilt.

“Elder Lei, since Fellow Daoist Chen has said this, you can return without worry,” Mo Qingyun said to the purple-robed old man.

The old man hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. “Very well, Miss. Please be careful.”

With that, he waved his hand. A bolt of lightning tore through the void, making it tremble. The old man’s figure was instantly swallowed by darkness and vanished.

“Let’s return as well…” Kai said wearily, leading the group back to Rhino City.

As for Huo Shizi, Kai had no intention of letting him go. He planned to use him as leverage against Huo Zhao.

If they released Huo Shizi now, Huo Zhao might arrive as soon as tomorrow. In that case, what could they use to resist him?

After returning to Rhino City, the first thing Kai did was arrange Xiu Rui’s remains.

Nuo Qing, on the other hand, had already exploded into ashes—there was nothing left of him.

Though Kai hadn’t known Xiu Rui for long, he had always seen him as a brother.

Hu Mazi looked equally sorrowful. Through their time together, he had also come to recognize and respect Xiu Rui.

“Brother, may you rest in peace. I will avenge you. Everyone in the Eighth Palace will die,” Kai said coldly, gazing at Xiu Rui’s lifeless body.

“Alright, this is fate—don’t blame yourself,” Hu Mazi said, patting Kai on the shoulder.

After a while, the two buried Xiu Rui’s body. Compared to Nuo Qing, Xiu Rui was fortunate—at least he had a body to bury.

He even had a chance at reincarnation, to be born again as someone new.

But self-detonation truly reduces one to ashes, leaving no possibility of reincarnation.

That’s why some people refuse to self-destruct, even in the face of death.

“Go see your father-in-law. I’m sure he’s not doing well,” Hu Mazi said.

Kai nodded and went to visit Bai Yi. After the battle, Bai Yi was clearly much weaker, and Nuo Qing’s death had deeply affected him.

When Kai arrived, Bai Yi forced a smile and said, “My dear son-in-law, I’m fine. I’ve lived long enough to see through life and death.”

“Don’t worry about me. Just let me rest quietly for a few days.”

Kai nodded without saying a word, then turned and left.

Moments after he exited, Bai Yi’s quiet sobbing could be heard from the room. Though Nuo Qing was only a subordinate, he had been loyal to the end, sacrificing himself to save Bai Yi. The grief weighed heavily on him.

Afterward, Kai went to find Mo Qingyun.

Mo Qingyun was in poor condition. Her face was pale, but when she saw Kai, she still managed a faint smile.

“Miss Mo, I’m taking you somewhere that will help with your recovery,” Kai said.

“Where?” Mo Qingyun asked, puzzled.

“You’ll know when we get there.” Kai stepped forward, gently pulled her up, and led her directly into the Demon Suppression Tower.

The moment Mo Qingyun entered the tower, she was stunned.

Inside were countless fairy stones, and the fairy energy in the tower was thousands of times denser than outside!