The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space Chapter 2417: 2417: You'll Regret It (Part 1)

Flame held his palm out for a prolonged moment before retracting it, a hint of disbelief on his face. Seeing the plain visage before him, he sighed, "Go down and rest."

Gu Qingheng promptly rose, not daring to utter a word or even retrieve the food box. He stumbled out of the cave's mouth, his exit noticeably slow.

Qi Jingyun suddenly erupted in laughter, "Haha, Flame, why didn't you eliminate that person just now? That was someone sent to rescue me."

Flame regarded Qi Jingyun. Though his expression was concealed, his anger was palpable.

"Seriously," Qi Jingyun abruptly ceased his laughter, his tone becoming remarkably earnest. "Don't you realize? The one with the scorpion beside you is also my subordinate." He then, seemingly unable to contain himself, chuckled once more. "Haha."

"You're spouting nonsense!" Moxie stepped forward.

"You should strike him," Qi Jingyun suggested, blinking. "Haha… I'm dying of laughter…"

"Qi Jingyun, there's no need for you to instigate conflict." Flame appeared to take a deep breath, only then composing himself. "I have no time to engage in verbal sparring with you." He acknowledged his earlier misidentification but found the person too familiar. Yet, if it were truly him, his inner strength couldn't possibly be so feeble.

"I also have no desire to exchange words with you. It remains the same sentiment: don't make me think, just execute your intentions thoroughly," Qi Jingyun stated, shrugging. "I am a prisoner; what is there to contemplate?"

"Why belittle yourself, Prince Yun?" Flame inquired with a smile. "Prince Yun's capabilities should not be underestimated. You should understand, the reason for sparing your life is not due to your princely status, but because I require your assistance."

"Are you an imbecile?" Qi Jingyun raised his eyes, his gaze full of sarcasm. "I am a member of the Qi family; how could I possibly aid a rebel?"

"You…" Flame suddenly lunged forward, seizing Qi Jingyun by the neck. "It is regrettable that you will never have the opportunity to occupy that position."

"Will following you allow me to reach that position?"

Flame inhaled deeply, ultimately refraining from a fatal blow. Instead, he violently hurled Qi Jingyun against a nearby rock.

Qi Jingyun grunted, a coppery taste instantly filling his mouth. He forcibly swallowed the mouthful of blood.

"Keep a close watch on him." With those words, Flame swirled his cape, turned, and departed.

"By not killing me, you will come to regret it someday," Qi Jingyun declared, straightening his posture.

Flame's steps faltered momentarily but he quickly continued his exit.

Once the Iron Gate sealed shut, Qi Jingyun peered down at the medicinal pill in his palm. Without hesitation, he ingested it. It dissolved instantly, devoid of taste or color. Soon, a look of delight spread across his face. It was an elixier for vital regeneration. Although his scapula was pierced, preventing him from condensing true Qi, this elixier could consolidate his dispersed inner strength. Thus, once the iron chain was severed, he could instantaneously recover fifty to sixty percent of his martial power, ensuring his ability to defend himself.

At this juncture, Gu Qingheng had rejoined his patrol team. However, his gaze remained fixed on the direction of the cave entrance. Qi Jingyun's physical condition appeared stable, and the chain binding him was identical to the one that had bound Tang Wanqian earlier, meaning the Blood-drinking Sword could sever it. Now, all that remained was to await Flame's departure and then deal with the individuals outside.

Flame's arrival was swift, and his departure was equally rapid.

As soon as the man was gone, Gu Qingheng patted Gold, signaling for him to emerge.