When the person arrived, Miao Yi pointed at him and reported to Yang Qing, "This person is called Qiu Xian. He is the subordinate of Mount Returning Loyalty Chieftain Su Biao of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor."
Yang Qing looked up, "Qiu Xian? You are Su Biao's subordinate? "
Before Qiu Xian could reply, Miao Yi had already flashed the Inversed-Scales Spear in his hand. Pointing it at him, he warned, "The Manor Head is asking a question. If there is any falsehood, I will kill you without mercy!"
"Yes!" The frightened Qiu Xian faced Yang Qing and bowed, "Yes!"
Yang Qing stared at Miao Yi and said, "I am asking a question. There is no need for you to interrupt."
"Yes!" Miao Yi nodded to show that he understood.
Yang Qing then asked Qiu Xian, "What is your cultivation level? What position do you hold in Mount Returning Loyalty?"
Qiu Xian invoked his arts slightly and revealed the silhouette of a three-petaled White Lotus between his brows. He replied, "White Lotus Third Grade. Obeying orders in Mount Returning Loyalty's Morning Wave Cave. No position."
Yang Qing asked again, "Why did you attack East Arrival Cave?"
Qiu Xian replied nervously, "I do not know the specifics of the attack. I only heard orders from above that Mount Calming Sea's Mountain Chieftain Qin Weiwei has come to East Arrival Cave. They said that whoever captures or kills Qin Weiwei alive will be heavily rewarded!"
As soon as he said this, all the Mountain Chieftains looked at each other. They instantly understood that the attack on East Arrival Cave was for Yang Qing's adopted daughter. Needless to say, Liu Jingtian definitely wanted to seek revenge on Yang Qing!
Qin Weiwei pursed her lips and glanced at Miao Yi. She had once again implicated him.
Yang Qing nodded slightly. A White Lotus Third Grade cultivator obeying orders in a low-level abode of Immortals shouldn't know the specifics. If he knew Liu Jingtian's intentions like the back of his hand, then he would have to doubt the veracity of Qiu Xian's words.
He then asked, "When you fell into Cave Master Miao's hands, did you confess truthfully?"
Qiu Xian's heart tightened. He had already been briefed on this question. If he didn't do as he was told, Miao Yi would not let him go. After hesitating for a moment, he braced himself and replied, "I did not confess truthfully. When I was captured, I told East Arrival Cave Master that I was Mountain Chieftain Xiong Xiao's subordinate of Mount Shaotai of South Edict Manor."
Yang Qing raised his brow. "Yang Qing's brows slightly."
Qiu Xian replied, "It's only because when this lowly one was captured, this lowly one was caught. Cave Master Miao was rather harsh with his attacks, causing this lowly one to harbor resentment. This lowly one had previously heard that Mount Shaotai's Mountain Chieftain, Xiong Xiao, and East Arrival Cave's Cave Master, Miao Yi, were not on good terms. Out of resentment, this lowly one wanted to sow discord and take revenge! "
Yang Qing swept his gaze across Xiong Xiao and Miao Yi's faces. He sneered and said, "It seems like the internal strife among my subordinates has spread far and wide. Everyone outside knows about it!"
Xiong Xiao and Miao Yi were silent. Yang Qing asked again, "Then why did you tell the truth after that?"
Qiu Xian replied, "It was only because Cave Master Miao later discovered something fishy. It didn't match up with what I said. I have no choice but to confess. "
"I see!" Yang Qing scoffed, and asked Miao Yi in a noncommittal manner, "Cave Master Miao, is what he said true?"
"Replying to the Manor Lord, the process was as such. He wasn't wrong." Miao Yi cupped his fists towards Yang Qing and raised his spear. Then, he turned around and glared at Qiu Xian, saying sternly, "Despicable scum. How dare you sow discord between us. You almost caused an internal conflict between Mountain Chieftain Xiong and me!"
Everyone sneered in their hearts. 'The two of you have always been fighting amongst yourselves. Do you still need someone else to sow discord?'
However, before they could react, they heard Miao Yi shout again, "How can I tolerate such a despicable scum?!"
A cold glint flashed in his hand, and the sharp spearhead pierced straight into Qiu Xian's heart from his back. Three streaks of fresh blood violently spurted out from the grooves of the triangular spearhead.
"You …" Qiu Xian widened his eyes. He tried his best to turn around, and pointed at Miao Yi, as though he wanted to say something.
Miao Yi didn't give him the chance to continue speaking. He twisted the spearhead, sweeping horizontally and piercing through Qiu Xian's chest, causing a pool of fresh blood to burst out.
Qiu Xian, who had fallen to the ground, seemed to have died with a grievance. He continued to stare at Miao Yi with widened eyes. The other party had clearly said that he only had to do as he was told …
Miao Yi shook off the bloodstains on the spear, and put it away into his storage ring. He turned around and said, "Drag him out!"
Yuan Fang stepped forward and quickly dragged Qiu Xian's corpse away. A pool of blood was left on the ground, and the stench of blood gradually permeated the room.
The room was silent. Everyone looked at each other. Let me look at you.
On the other hand, Xiong Xiao felt a chill in his heart. This brat wasn't the least bit lenient when it came to making a move. He originally thought that there were still loopholes in Qiu Xian's words, and wanted to interrogate him further. Who knew that Miao Yi wouldn't even give him the chance!
Coincidentally, Miao Yi also glanced at him. Sparks flew between their gazes, and they quickly turned their heads to avoid each other's gaze. Their hostility was unspoken.
Yang Qing didn't express his opinion, but his gaze shifted to Qin Weiwei's face. In the end, he asked Miao Yi, "Since you later knew that Qiu Xian's words were false, why didn't you report it in time?!"
Miao Yi was stunned. The matter should have ended here. Why was he still holding on to it?
Just as he was quickly thinking of how to answer, Qin Weiwei stepped forward and cupped her fists towards Yang Qing. "Reporting to Manor Head. Miao Yi did report it to me after the incident. I was the one who forgot to report it!"
As soon as she said this, the other Mountain Chieftains didn't react. However, Yang Qing was startled, and his eyes flashed.
Others might not know the truth, but how could he not know? Even if she forgot to report it, after meeting up with him, he would mention this matter. Wasn't that enough to remind her to report it?
Was she trying to help Miao Yi out of his predicament? Yang Qing muttered to himself, 'Wasn't this girl always at odds with this brat?'
Miao Yi lowered his head and pondered, 'What is this woman trying to do? Help me out of my predicament? How could she be so kind? '
Yang Qing stood up and shouted, "Even so! But he didn't investigate in detail beforehand, and reported it carelessly. He almost misled my judgment of the enemy's situation. How can such a serious matter be resolved with a simple excuse of 'carelessness'? If everyone handles matters carelessly in the future, wouldn't our two manors be in grave danger? We cannot let him off lightly! "
Miao Yi stared at him with widened eyes. 'Cannot let him off lightly? Is he going to deal with me? '
Everyone lifted their heads to look. Xiong Xiao's eyes lit up.
Qin Weiwei's lips parted slightly as she looked at Yang Qing in shock.
Outside the house, Yuan Fang and Lai Yuhan looked at each other in dismay. They pricked up their ears as well.
Yang Qing's gaze fell on Miao Yi's face. With a wave of his hand, he ordered, "From now on, Miao Yi is relieved of his position as East Arrival Cave Master!"
Miao Yi was instantly at a loss. He thought he had misheard, but he knew he hadn't. The Cave Master of East Arrival Cave, whom he had risked his life for, was gone just like that?
He understood in his heart that Yang Qing had the authority to do so.
He wasn't the same Yang Qing as when Lu Yu dismissed Yang Qing and transferred him to South Edict Manor. At that time, Yang Qing could rebel in a fit of rage. He, Miao Yi, would dare to rebel!
Xiong Xiao looked at the dazed Miao Yi, and almost burst out in laughter. 'Who asked you to twist words and force logic? Do you think I can't do anything to you without evidence?'
All the Mountain Chieftains were experienced people, and knew very well the difference between a normal cultivator and a Cave Master. Not only did they enjoy the resources of a hundred thousand followers, they could also enjoy wealth and glory. If they were to work hard on the Orbs of Will every year, they could easily obtain ten low-grade Orbs of Will. Even the Manor Head's personal attendants wouldn't receive such treatment. If there were other rewards, it would be a different matter.
Everyone knew very well that it would be hard for anyone to accept such a punishment. The psychological difference was sometimes worse than death. Especially for Miao Yi, who had plugged the big loophole on Xiong Xiao's side, only to have the Manor Head take a detour to deal with a small one.
No wonder the Manor Head didn't pursue the matter further, and was waiting for him here. It seemed like he had long since prepared for Miao Yi to step down.
Yang Qing's cold gaze swept across the crowd below. Everyone, including Xiong Xiao, felt a chill in their hearts as they came to a realization. He was using Miao Yi as a warning to everyone! If he could deal with Miao Yi this way, then he could deal with others the same way. If anyone else dared to deceive the higher-ups like Miao Yi, they would think that he, Yang Qing, was blind and deaf. This was a lesson to be learned from!
"East Arrival Cave is your Mount Calming Sea's territory. You can choose the candidate for East Arrival Cave Master yourself," Yang Qing said to Qin Weiwei.
Qin Weiwei wanted to say something, but stopped herself. However, she couldn't do anything that would damage the Manor Head's prestige in front of everyone. She cupped her fists and said, "Yes!"
As she retreated, she shot a glance at Miao Yi, who was standing there motionlessly.
"Xiong Xiao!"
"Your subordinate is here!" Xiong Xiao once again stepped forward and cupped his fists.
"You heard Qiu Xian's words just now. The internal strife between you and Miao Yi has already spread far and wide. The matter between the two of you ends here. If I ever find out that you have been playing any tricks in the dark again, then prepare to abdicate your position as Mountain Chieftain!" Yang Qing coldly snorted.
What he was implying was, 'Don't think that I don't know what you've been doing in the dark. I didn't pursue the matter in the past, but that doesn't mean I won't pursue it in the future. Today, I forcefully dealt with Miao Yi. Consider it as me giving you face on account of our relationship as old subordinates. There won't be such a good thing next time.'
"Yes …" Xiong Xiao replied with some difficulty. He wasn't willing to let Miao Yi off just like that. Seeing that Miao Yi had already stepped down, it would be easier to deal with him without any help.
However, he didn't dare to disobey. Otherwise, he would lose even more.
"Manor Head!" Miao Yi suddenly spoke up. He cupped his fists and said, "Your subordinate is willing to voluntarily withdraw from the Immortal Record. I beg Manor Head to revoke Miao Yi's Immortal Record. Miao Yi is willing to wander the world and become a Loose Cultivator!"
Everyone secretly shook their heads. Young people always acted on impulse. This was a sign of resentment in his heart. He didn't want to work under Yang Qing anymore!
Indeed, Miao Yi was a little disheartened. 'Mother? Damn it, I risked my life to save your daughter, and this is how you treat me? I might as well follow Yao Ruoxian! I don't want to be such a worrisome Cave Master anymore! '
Qin Weiwei immediately looked at both sides. She didn't know if the Manor Head would agree.
"What do you take this place for? Do you think you can come and go as you please? "Yang Qing coldly snorted. 'You're not convinced? Then I'll give you something else. "Continue to serve East Arrival Cave. Mountain Chieftain Qin, make the arrangements later. Let him be East Arrival Cave's Steed Deputy!"
"Yes!" In front of everyone, Qin Weiwei could only agree.
Miao Yi's eyes widened. It could be said that he almost went berserk. From Transient Light Cave's Steed Deputy to East Arrival Cave's Cave Master, and now he was demoted from Cave Master to Steed Deputy. The more others worked, the more they improved. On the other hand, he was regressing. Asking him to be a subordinate to his former subordinates? How could he endure this …
Yang Qing waved his hand. "Mountain Chieftain Qin, stay for a moment. The rest of you may leave!"
Under the Manor Head's orders, everyone bowed and left.
Exiting the shack, Miao Yi walked down the mountain with a dark expression under the gazes of the various Mountain Chieftains. He couldn't be bothered with Xiong Xiao, who was watching coldly from the side.
Coincidentally, after the Great Cave Master Miao had sent someone to notify him, Yan Xiu had rushed back with Qian'Er and Xue'Er. They were waiting at the foot of the mountain.
When they saw Miao Yi coming down, the three of them bowed in unison. "Cave Master!"
Miao Yi waved his hand and said unhappily, "I dare not! The Cave Master of East Arrival Cave has changed. From now on, you can call whoever you want! "
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