Chapter 5879
“What’s wrong with Senior Brother Yan Lie lately? He keeps calling me.”
After being summoned by Yan Lie again under the pretext of discussing alchemy, Huo Ling’er couldn’t help but complain to Kai, “He’s never been this enthusiastic before.”
Kai smiled faintly, “Perhaps Steward Yan really cares about the princess.”
“Come on.”
Huo Ling’er pouted, “Do you think I don’t know what he’s thinking? He’s just uncomfortable seeing me getting close to you. Humph, petty guy.”
She looked at Kai, a sly glint in her eyes, “But don’t be afraid of him. With me here, he wouldn’t dare do anything to you.”
“If he dares to cause you trouble again, just tell me, and I’ll have my father deal with him!”
Kai chuckled, “Thank you for your protection, Princess. It’s just a small matter; I can handle it.”
“You can handle it? How will you handle it?”
Huo Ling’er asked curiously. “Senior Brother Yan Lie is at the peak of the seventh rank of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, ranking among the top three of the younger generation in the Earth Fire Pavilion. Although you are powerful, your realm is still…”
She didn’t finish her sentence, but her meaning was clear—Kai was only at the first rank of the Heavenly Immortal Realm on the surface, and even with extraordinary combat power, he probably wouldn’t fare well against Yan Lie at the peak of the seventh rank.
Kai didn’t explain, only saying, “Princess, rest assured, I know what I’m doing.”
Two more days passed, and the caravan was about to arrive at the Crimson Flame Canyon.
During a rest stop at the camp, Yan Lie appeared again. This time, he went directly to Huo Ling’er and Kai, who were feeding Wangcai Fire Spirit Fruit.
“Junior Sister Ling’er, Elder Yan Xin wants you to come over to discuss the specifics of entering the canyon tomorrow.” Yan Lie’s tone left no room for doubt.
Huo Ling’er frowned: “Didn’t we just discuss it? Why do we need to discuss it again?”
“The situation has changed. The elder has discovered new clues.” Yan Lie said without changing his expression.
Huo Ling’er reluctantly got up and said to Kai, “Then I’ll go first. You take care of Wangcai for now.”
After Huo Ling’er left, Yan Lie didn’t leave immediately. Instead, he stared coldly at Kai: “Didn’t you listen to what I said last time?”
Kai stroked Wangcai’s mane and said calmly, “I naturally remember what Steward Yan said. But since the princess came to see me, I can’t just turn her away, can I?” ”
If Steward Yan has any objections, he can speak directly to the princess and tell her not to come to see me again.”
These words seemed polite, but they were actually barbed—it’s your inability to control the princess, what does it have to do with me?
Yan Lie’s face darkened: “Are you provoking me?” ”I wouldn’t dare,”
Kai said calmly. “I’m merely stating the facts. If Steward Yan has nothing else, I’ll take Wangcai for a walk.”
He patted Wangcai’s head and turned to leave.
“Stop!”
Yan Lie shouted, a scorching and sharp aura locking onto Kai. “Kai, don’t think you can act recklessly just because the princess is protecting you. I’m warning you one last time: stay away from the princess. Otherwise…”
“Otherwise what?”
Kai stopped, slowly turning around, his eyes still calm, but a cold glint flashed deep within them. “Is Steward Yan going to make a move here? Don’t forget, our mission is to protect the princess and Elder Yan Xin as they collect the Flame Spirit Grass.”
“If personal grudges lead to internal strife, causing mission failure or even casualties… can Steward Yan bear that responsibility?”
Yan Lie’s breath hitched.
He truly dared not make a move here.
Firstly, he feared injuring the princess or causing chaos; secondly, he worried about Elder Yan Xin’s punishment.
More importantly, Kai’s performance during the test was too strange. Although he was confident of victory, he wasn’t entirely certain.
“Sharp-tongued.”
Yan Lie took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. “Fine, very well. After the mission is over, back at the Earth Fire Pavilion, we’ll settle the score slowly. I hope you’ll still be this tough then.”
With that, he glared fiercely at Kai and turned to leave.
Kai watched his retreating figure, shaking his head slightly.
He’d seen far too many people blinded by jealousy.
As long as it didn’t interfere with his search for the Earth Core Jade Marrow Milk, he wouldn’t bother with it. But if it dared to lay a hand on him… he wouldn’t mind chopping off that paw.
Beside him, Wangcai seemed to sense Kai’s emotions, growling softly and nuzzling his arm with its head in comfort.
Kai smiled and patted it: “Let’s go for a walk.”
The next day, the caravan finally arrived at the edge of the Crimson Flame Canyon.