"Mr. Yang, your abilities are truly unfathomable — today's display has been an eye-opener indeed,"
To make such a massive Stone Spirit vanish into thin air — one couldn't help but be impressed.
Fan Wu honestly admitted he couldn't pull off a feat like that.
This single display left the three Sacred Envoys viewing
And when they reconsidered — with such stunning cultivation at so young an age, combined with his mastery of spatial power — given time, it wasn't impossible for him to aspire to the throne of Great Emperor. Even if he never reached that pinnacle, a Third-Order Emperor was virtually guaranteed. What did a Third-Order Emperor who commanded spatial power mean? Even without the strength of a Great Emperor, such a person would stand at the absolute apex of the Emperor Realm. And he possessed the Mountain and River Bell. And the Tianxing descendant was infatuated with him…
Reappraising Yang Kai, the three Sacred Envoys realized that this young man concealed potential so vast it defied imagination, and their minds immediately began to churn with new calculations.
Fan Wu cupped his fists and said, "Mr. Yang, now that matters here are settled, why not grace my humble dwelling with your presence for a rest?"
Having realized the depths of Yang Kai's potential, Fan Wu was far less opposed to the idea of Yang Kai remaining in the Ancient Wilds — in fact, he was positively enthusiastic.
Luan Feng cut him off directly. "I too would like to invite Mr. Yang to visit my place — I'm simply afraid he might decline."
Cang Gou, his sentence left half-finished, felt a knot of frustration in his chest. He shot Luan Feng an irked glare, his expression thoroughly sour.
Yang Kai regarded the three with a pleasant smile, his mind crystal clear about what they were after. He sneered inwardly, wondering just how enthusiastic they'd still be once they learned his true intentions. After a moment's thought, he said, "Your invitations are most generous, my lords. I would be rude to refuse. Whose palace happens to be closest to here?"
He had little rapport with any of these three Sacred Envoys. The only one he found somewhat agreeable was Luan Feng — she was a woman, after all, which carried certain innate advantages, and because of Ruoxi, Yang Kai's impression of her was slightly better than that of the other two.
But at this point, it didn't matter where he went. The real show would begin after he arrived.
Luan Feng's beautiful eyes lit up. "My palace is the nearest from here."
Cang Gou immediately grew displeased. "It's only a hundred thousand li closer than mine — you call that near!"
Yang Kai waved his hand. "Since it's closest to Madam Feng's palace, I'll take shelter there. Ahem… this injury hasn't healed yet — it really isn't suitable for long-distance travel." As he spoke, he suddenly broke into violent coughs, a spray of golden blood erupting from his mouth like rain.
The three were alarmed. Luan Feng cried out, "Mr. Yang, what's wrong?!"
Standing nearby, Lao San's face drained of color. She hurried forward to support Yang Kai, her voice filled with concern. "Master…"
Yang Kai clutched his chest, his expression pained. "
Fan Wu and the others stared in astonishment. Hadn't the Tianxing descendant just given him a Ten-Thousand-Year Phoenix Blood Fruit? With such a supreme healing treasure, what injury couldn't recover? And moreover, he'd been perfectly fine moments ago — how had he gone from smiling to coughing up blood in the blink of an eye? None of them could tell what game Yang Kai was playing, and their expressions turned distinctly odd.
"Ahem…" Yang Kai's face was pale, his breathing ragged. "I've heard the Ancient Wilds contain numerous spirit herbs and medicinal plants of exceptional age. If I could obtain some to take, it would certainly aid my recovery. Alas, in my current injured state, I'm afraid I lack the strength to seek them out myself."
Fan Wu's face darkened as the realization struck him like a thunderbolt — he finally understood exactly what Yang Kai was after. His mouth twitched. "Mr. Yang, rest easy. I'll have my demon kings search for those spirit herbs at once and deliver them personally. Just try to hold on a little longer."
After finishing, he secretly shot Cang Gou a pointed glare and sent a quiet voice transmission.
Cang Gou jolted and hastily added, "Mr. Yang's welfare is also my duty — I won't shirk it."
"Good, good." Yang Kai reached up to wipe the blood from the corner of his lips, leaning half his body weight against Lao San. He spoke again. "Besides those spirit flowers and rare herbs, if there happen to be any high-grade Source Crystals or precious treasures… my injuries would likely heal even faster."
What did Source Crystals and treasures have to do with healing? Fan Wu and the others very much wanted to confront Yang Kai about this — it was naked extortion, plain and simple.
"Don't worry, my lords," Yang Kai said, mustering a feeble smile that looked utterly harmless despite his weakened appearance. "Once I've fully recovered, I'll leave the Ancient Wilds. I won't trouble you for long."
Fan Wu's eye twitched. "Mr. Yang, you needn't be so formal. A man of your stature is welcome to stay as long as he likes."
"Oh, that reminds me." Yang Kai suddenly seemed to recall something. "Now that Shi Huo has been dealt with, all the treasures he spent years plundering are surely of no use to him anymore. I'll have to trouble you to make a careful inventory at his palace and send everything to me. They're Ruoxi's spoils of war, after all — once she emerges from the Blood Gate, I'll be returning them to her."
The moment these words left his lips, Fan Wu and the others felt their hearts bleed. But with Yang Kai invoking the Tianxing descendant, none dared to object.
Fan Wu replied, "Mr. Yang speaks truly. Shi Huo did accumulate quite a collection of fine goods over the years. I'll lead a team to conduct an inventory shortly and have it all delivered to you." He then looked toward Luan Feng. "Madam Feng, please take good care of Mr. Yang."
Luan Feng nodded. "I understand." She turned to Yang Kai. "Mr. Yang, allow me to escort you back to my palace."
Yang Kai gave a nod.