Returning to the waiting room, Miao Yi felt relieved. Everything was fine as long as nothing happened. He slumped onto the chair and heaved a heavy sigh of relief. Turning around, he quickly grabbed a teacup and gulped down a cup of tea.
Not long after, Yang Qing returned to the room with a joyful expression. He was about to call his two subordinates to follow him back when he realized that one of them was missing. He couldn't help but ask Miao Yi, who stood up and bowed, "Where did Xiong Xiao go?"
"He was summoned by Elder Auntie."
Yang Qing was startled, then understood. Wasn't it because of Elder Auntie's summons that he brought these two in?
He then pressed his hand down, gesturing for Miao Yi to sit down and talk. He was prepared to leave after Xiong Xiao returned.
After sitting down, Yang Qing asked, "Elder Auntie didn't summon you?"
"I went with Xiong Xiao just now. After seeing Elder Auntie, she didn't even have the time to speak before telling me to come back. Xiong Xiao was taken away."
"Oh?" Yang Qing frowned, a little confused. He wanted to ask in detail, but seeing that the handmaiden was also present in the room, he didn't ask further. He was prepared to wait for Xiong Xiao to return.
Not long after, Xiong Xiao returned with a faint look of excitement on his face. As soon as he barged through the door and saw Yang Qing, he was stunned for a moment before hurriedly bowing.
Yang Qing didn't say much in front of outsiders. He turned around and said, "Let's go!"
The three of them left the palace gates, retrieved their mounts, and descended the mountain. The troops from South Edict Manor were waiting for them at the foot of the mountain.
Although it wasn't Qin Weiwei's first time at Suppressing Second Hall, she had never been to the grand hall on the main peak. She didn't expect that her subordinate Cave Master would be the first to go in. She looked at Miao Yi with a complicated expression.
Wu Tong looked at Miao Yi with an envious expression. The other Mountain Chieftains looked at Xiong Xiao with envious expressions.
After the crowd welcomed Yang Qing, Yang Qing took the lead and led the crowd away.
After running out of the mountain range where Suppressing Second Hall was located and onto the main road, Yang Qing suddenly slowed down and turned around, saying, "Xiong Xiao and Miao Yi, stay behind. The rest of you go ahead."
Everyone knew that he had something to say in private, but leaving Xiong Xiao behind was still acceptable. Since Miao Yi was involved, it was a little … It was obvious that the Manor Head viewed Miao Yi with special respect. Qin Weiwei secretly bit her lip.
Everyone received their orders and hurried forward. Yang Qing, who was neither too fast nor too slow, looked at Xiong Xiao and asked, "Why did Elder Auntie summon you?"
Xiong Xiao hesitated for a moment before replying, "He brought me to see the Hall Master."
"Bring you to the Hall Master?" Yang Qing was startled. At that time, he had wanted to meet with the Hall Master in private, but the Hall Master had refused. What was the meaning of summoning his subordinate instead? He could not help but ask, "Why do you want to meet the Hall Master?"
Miao Yi also looked at Xiong Xiao curiously. Was a mere Mountain Chieftain worthy of the Hall Master's personal audience? Then why did they stop me when I went there? He still wanted to see what the Hall Master looked like. Could it be that in the eyes of the Hall Master, was the difference between a Cave Master and a Mountain Chieftain that huge?
Xiong Xiao stuttered, "The Hall Master asked about the connection between the battle with Zhang Decheng and Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor."
Yang Qing said expressionlessly, "You told me the truth?"
Xiong Xiao gritted his teeth and said, "This subordinate does not dare to hide anything from the Palace Master. Please punish me, Manor Master!"
"Forget it, let's just say it. I'm sure the Hall Master already knows about this matter. "Yang Qing seemed indifferent, and asked again," Other than this, is there anything else? "
"After this subordinate answered truthfully, the Hall Master rewarded me with two mid-grade Orbs of Will, and allowed me to return. There is nothing else."
Xiong Xiao carefully replied, but his words were more or less insincere, because he had concealed a few things. What he concealed was that Huo Lingxiao said he admired his ability, and would put him in an important position once his cultivation base improved.
His position was already that of a Mountain Chieftain. What was the point of putting him in an important position? Wouldn't that mean he would become a Manor Head?
This made Xiong Xiao extremely happy. It could be said that Huo Lingxiao had casually planted a 'seed' in Xiong Xiao's heart. As long as there was a chance, it would blossom and bear fruit sooner or later.
But how could he dare to say such things to Yang Qing?
Yang Qing tilted his head slightly, and glanced at Xiong Xiao. When he turned back, his gaze was treacherous, deep, and sharp. It was unknown if he fully believed Xiong Xiao's words.
He, Yang Qing, was able to make two Hall Masters fight over him. Naturally, he was not an ordinary person. Huo Lingxiao only had a higher position and cultivation base than him. When it came to tactics and strategies, Yang Qing might not lose to Huo Lingxiao. In fact, he might even surpass him.
The deeper meaning behind some of Huo Lingxiao's actions. To Yang Qing, it wasn't all that brilliant. He could see through it with a single glance.
Even though he didn't know what Huo Lingxiao had said to Xiong Xiao, he knew that Huo Lingxiao's meeting with Xiong Xiao was undoubtedly giving Xiong Xiao a chance to establish a connection with the Hall Master of Suppressing Second Hall.
The reason was simple. Xiong Xiao was already 'acquainted' with the Hall Master. He had a private conversation with the Hall Master.
For example, it would be difficult for a commoner to enter a noble house in the secular world to meet with the Clan Master. However, if they had met and were acquainted with the Clan Master, then it would be a different story.
If they were to pay a visit again, their subordinates would naturally notify the Clan Master. Otherwise, who would know who they were? How could a commoner like him meet the Clan Master of a noble house whenever he wanted to? Would the Clan Master be able to meet him? He would tell him to scram without even notifying him.
It would be the same for Xiong Xiao. Under normal circumstances, what right did a Mountain Chieftain have to meet with the Hall Master? If there was anything, let your Manor Head talk to him.
As for whether or not the Hall Master would meet Xiong Xiao in the future, that would depend on Xiong Xiao's performance...
Yang Qing scoffed in his heart, but didn't ask Xiong Xiao any further. His strange gaze gradually retracted as he turned to look at Miao Yi and asked, "Since Elder Auntie had also called you over, why did she let you return?" Miao Yi was a little confused.
How the hell did he know? He was only a Cave Master of the lowest rank. The twists and turns of the higher ranks were still a little too far away for him at the moment.
"Maybe she suddenly realized her subordinate's position was too lowly, so she disappeared. About that, after I become a Mountain Chieftain, she might meet me. "Miao Yi said as if it was a matter of course.
He was really boasting shamelessly. The moment he opened his mouth, he set his sights on the position of Mountain Chieftain. Didn't he think that being a Mountain Chieftain was not something you could simply become? Even if you became a Mountain Chieftain, it wasn't something that every Mountain Chieftain could meet with the Hall Master whenever they wanted. Who knew how many Mountain Chieftains, including Qin Weiwei, had never even stepped through the main palace gates of Suppressing Second Hall.
Xiong Xiao secretly cursed him for overestimating himself and being shameless.
On the other hand, Yang Qing couldn't help but laugh. This brat was acting as if becoming a Mountain Chieftain was only a matter of time. He actually dared to say such words in front of the Manor Head. He really didn't hide his ambition at all.
However, Miao Yi's character had always been to his liking. Although he was evil, he didn't lose his nature. He had a strong sense of the marketplace about him, and was a person who valued relationships and loyalty. This kind of person was easy to get along with if he got the right temperament, so he didn't have to worry too much.
However, Yang Qing was still a little doubtful. Since he had summoned two people, he believed the Hall Master wouldn't suddenly disappear just because one of them had a lowly position. He couldn't help but ask, "Brat, you couldn't have done something bad or said something you shouldn't have, right?"
Miao Yi felt a little guilty. He really had almost caused trouble. He laughed dryly and said, "Your subordinate has always been an honest person. It's not like you don't know that. How could I possibly have done anything bad?"
Yang Qing rolled his eyes and said, "You can even be considered an honest person?"
He cursed in his heart. 'You smashed your own mountain gate, then framed your own subordinate, and then took the opportunity to kill him. You're honest my ass!'
"Of course!" Miao Yi promised. He looked at Xiong Xiao with a mocking expression and said, "Your subordinate isn't like some scum who says one thing in front of others and another behind their backs. On the surface, they would agree to my request, but then they would backstab me in the back."
The discord between him and Xiong Xiao was already public knowledge. It wasn't like Yang Qing didn't know about it. He didn't mind giving Xiong Xiao a blow when he had the chance.
Xiong Xiao glared at him and said, "Who are you talking about? Watch your mouth! "
Miao Yi immediately threw a sentence at him and said, "I'm not talking about you. Why are you answering me? What are you feeling guilty about? What, you want to fight? " Without another word, he flashed the Inversed-Scales Spear in his hand. He pointed it at Xiong Xiao's nose and shouted, "Scum! Do you dare to fight me to the death?!"
This was too sudden! Xiong Xiao was speechless. 'This can't be played like this. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond …'
However, he quickly flashed his long saber and pointed it at Miao Yi. He was so angry that he trembled and said, "You think I'm afraid of you?!"
"Manor Head, you saw it for yourself. I didn't say anything about him, but he insisted on saying that I did. He was the one who provoked me. If I accidentally hurt him, I can't …"
"Shut up!" Yang Qing shouted sternly. "If you don't want to work at my South Edict Manor anymore, then go ahead and fight!"
As he said this, he glared at Miao Yi. He realized that this brat was getting more and more arrogant. A mere Cave Master actually dared to openly challenge a Mountain Chieftain.
Miao Yi quickly and obediently put away the Inversed-Scales Spear. He was pretending to be an obedient and honest man. At the very least, he had to act a little more obedient than Xiong Xiao.
He knew that with Yang Qing around, they wouldn't be able to fight. He only wanted to provoke Xiong Xiao. It would be best if Xiong Xiao would turn around and attack him. Then he would have an excuse to bring his men to Xiong Xiao's territory and wreak havoc. Otherwise, when spring came and the weather warmed up, what would happen to the dozens of corpses hanging at East Arrival Cave?
Xiong Xiao could be said to be choking with anger. He wanted nothing more than to skin Miao Yi alive. At the same time, he felt a little regret. Why did he provoke this troublesome grandson in the first place?
Back then, Xiong Xiao truly didn't think that Miao Yi would be so difficult to kill. He originally thought that he could easily kill him without expending much effort. He didn't mind avenging his handmaiden, so he didn't mind messing with him a little. Who would have thought that he would get himself into trouble instead? He would often be pointed at and called a 'dog thief'. He had almost become the laughing stock of South Edict Manor.
If he had known earlier, he would definitely have stayed far away from Miao Yi. Or he might as well have just killed him with all his might back then...
After the troops rushed back to Ever Peace Manor, Yang Qing didn't let the Mountain Chieftains leave. Instead, he gathered everyone for a meeting.
Miao Yi didn't have anything else to do. After Qin Weiwei relented and said that they could go back to their respective places, Miao Yi wasn't like Gongsun Yu, who was waiting at Ever Peace Manor. He still wanted to protect the Mountain Chieftain's safety and escort her back.
As long as it wasn't part of his duty, Miao Yi couldn't wait for Qin Weiwei to die. Perhaps he could even become the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea because he had the most men on his side. Who asked him to be the strongest in Mount Calming Sea now? It felt so good to have an army of his own.
When he met Gongsun Yu, he cupped his fists. On the surface, he was laughing happily, but in his heart, he was cursing the 'adulterous couple'.
After that, he immediately led Yuan Fang and Lai Yuhan, who were temporarily staying at Ever Peace Manor, away.
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