The green mountains were covered in snow, and the trees were covered in frost.
Walking out of the wooden hut, Qin Weiwei stood at the door and stared at Miao Yi's departing figure for a while. She then turned around and said, "All of you, leave!"
"Yes!" The personnel waiting outside the door cupped their fists and left.
Qin Weiwei turned around, only to find Yang Qing standing behind the door frame with his hands behind his back.
Dressed in a snow-white dress, Qin Weiwei turned around and looked down the mountain. She couldn't help but ask, "Manor Head, haven't you always admired him? Why did you demote him again and again this time? "
Yang Qing narrowed his eyes as he stared at the departing silhouette at the foot of the mountain. He swept a glance at his daughter from the corner of his eyes, and deliberately avoided the question, "Do I need a reason?"
Qin Weiwei was silent for a while, but eventually asked, "Father, I want to know why."
She didn't know that Yang Qing was just testing her attitude. Seeing his daughter, who never called him 'father' outside, actually used her identity to ask for advice, he immediately confirmed that Qin Weiwei had indeed wanted to help Miao Yi.
He asked curiously, "From what I know, you've always disliked this Cave Master of East Arrival Cave, and always wanted to demote him. Why are you helping him now?"
These words made Qin Weiwei avert her gaze. "This time, he helped me block a calamity, and even foiled Liu Jingtian's scheme. It can be considered a meritorious deed. Besides, he saved me last time. I don't want to owe him a favor."
This was in line with Yang Qing's conjecture. He asked, "Then how do you think I should deal with him?"
"How you deal with him is Father's business. I'm just curious why you won't let him go this time?"
"This brat is getting more and more lawless. Just because he has some subordinates, a mere Cave Master dares to bring men to attack a Mountain Chieftain twice."
"It seems that in Father's heart, Xiong Xiao is still more important than him."
"What do you think?" Yang Qing turned around and stared at her as he asked.
Qin Weiwei asked in return, "Did I misinterpret Father's meaning?"
Yang Qing shook his head. "In terms of status, Xiong Xiao is naturally more important than Miao Yi. It is a fact that I favor Xiong Xiao. Facing the various Mountain Chieftains, I can only favor Xiong Xiao. If I don't even favor my trusted subordinate who has been with me for many years, and favor a newcomer instead, it will disappoint everyone. Who will work for me in the future? But that is only on the surface. If I didn't condone him, where would he find his men to fight against Xiong Xiao? Let me ask you again, do you think he's a match for Xiong Xiao now? "
Qin Weiwei said in a low voice, "Before the people from the three major sects arrived, based on the strength he has, I'm afraid even Xiong Xiao would be a little wary. The fact that he was able to attack Mount Shaotai and kill two of Xiong Xiao's personal handmaidens is proof of that. But now, the disciples from the three great sects are all in Xiong Xiao's hands. "
Before he could finish, Yang Qing had already continued, "That's the logic. Right now, that brat Miao Yi is at a disadvantage. That brat has no regard for the law. By causing such a commotion, he has given Xiong Xiao ample reason to deal with him. If he can do this, why can't Xiong Xiao do the same? With Xiong Xiao's current strength, and that brat giving Xiong Xiao an excuse to act, do you think Xiong Xiao will still let him off? If it wasn't for the fact that he saved my daughter's life, I would have turned a blind eye this time and let him fool me. Let's see how Xiong Xiao teaches him a lesson later! "
Qin Weiwei was suddenly enlightened, and she looked at Yang Qing with eyes full of admiration. She couldn't help but admire his brilliant methods.
With Yang Qing's reminder, she immediately understood everything.
Xiong Xiao now had a strong army, and his strength had already far surpassed Miao Yi's. Once Xiong Xiao returned the favor, Miao Yi would undoubtedly die.
At this time, Yang Qing used Qiu Xian's words about Miao Yi and Xiong Xiao's notorious internal strife as an excuse to vent his anger. He forcefully punished Miao Yi, and even ordered Xiong Xiao not to act against Miao Yi in private in the future. It seemed as though he was siding with Xiong Xiao and punishing Miao Yi, but in reality, he was thinking of a way to punish Miao Yi at this juncture. He was actually helping Miao Yi.
In this way, not only did he intimidate Xiong Xiao and the others by using the forceful method of punishing Miao Yi, he also threatened Xiong Xiao so that he wouldn't dare to act against Miao Yi in secret in the future. He also helped Miao Yi out of the dangerous situation he was in. He could also make everyone think that Yang Qing was siding with Xiong Xiao.
Both his intentions and his intentions were still intact. If he really wanted to punish Miao Yi and side with Xiong Xiao, Yang Qing could very well let Xiong Xiao deal with Miao Yi later on. After that, he could just give Xiong Xiao a warning and let it go.
After Qin Weiwei understood, she pursed her lips and said, "I'm afraid Miao Yi doesn't know the reason behind this, and will harbor a grudge against you. Shouldn't you find a chance to explain?"
"Explain? Explain what? " Yang Qing snorted twice, then coldly laughed, "This brat has had it too easy all this time. It's time to give him a lesson. I can turn a blind eye to his and Xiong Xiao's dog-eat-dog relationship. But why don't you take a look at what he has done!? He's getting bolder and bolder now. He actually dared to lie to me about the enemy's situation, and brazenly tried to deceive me. It was clearly Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor that attacked East Arrival Cave, yet he still dared to frame Xiong Xiao. As a Cave Master overseeing an area, he actually disregarded the safety of two Manors because of a small personal grudge. This has already crossed my bottom line. If I hadn't made a timely judgment, who knows what would have happened. What else does he want to do? This is all because I've spoiled him. This time, I want to teach him a lesson. Letting him be a Steed Deputy in East Arrival Cave is already letting him off easy. If it weren't for the fact that he saved you, just watch how I'll deal with him this time! "
Qin Weiwei also knew that what Yang Qing said was reasonable, but from Miao Yi's point of view, he probably wouldn't think the same. What else could she say? She could only smile bitterly.
"What is that brat trying to do? Is he trying to show off the Cave Master's final might? "Yang Qing suddenly gestured towards the foot of the mountain with his lips.
Qin Weiwei turned around to look, only to see that the troops of East Arrival Cave had once again gathered together beside the ruins of the East Arrival Grand Hall.
She turned around and consoled the Manor Head, "It shouldn't be much. He won't incite the masses to cause trouble."
"Cause trouble?" Yang Qing coldly laughed, "Does he still think he's a Cave Master? This time, I'll show him the hypocrisy of the world. After losing the position of Cave Master, let's see who will still listen to him! With this opportunity, I'll show him who's loyal to him, and who's fake. It might not be a bad thing. "
Even though Manor Head Yang's strategy was extraordinary, he still didn't know the truth!
At the foot of the mountain, Yan Xiu was a little dumbfounded after hearing the truth from Yuan Fang and Lai Yuhan.
The Manor Head actually personally gave the order to dismiss the Cave Master, and the Cave Master actually became a Steed Deputy?
Miao Yi sat on the steps of the ruins, still fuming. This time, he really suffered a great loss. Not only did he fail to kill Xiong Xiao, he even lost the Cave Master's throne.
Qian'Er and Xue'Er's eyes also reddened upon hearing the terrible news. One of them massaged his shoulders from behind, while the other squatted in front of him to massage his legs. They were using their actions to comfort the 'Cave Master' who had already become a thing of the past.
The changes in East Arrival Cave might have affected others, but to these two girls, at most, they would no longer be able to enjoy the treatment of their Elder Auntie and Little Auntie. It still wouldn't change the fact that they were Miao Yi's handmaidens.
The troops of East Arrival Cave were also gathered in front of him.
"I am no longer the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave. From now on, I will have to serve everyone's horses. I wonder how everyone feels about this!?"
Miao Yi lazily sat on the steps with an eccentric air. As he enjoyed the service of the two handmaidens, his gaze swept across everyone's faces. Within his laziness, there was a hint of sharpness in his observation.
After being the Cave Master for so long, the prestige he had accumulated in East Arrival Cave was not to be trifled with.
Everyone remained silent. What thoughts could they possibly have?
Seeing that everyone was silent, Miao Yi immediately called out their names, "Yuan Fang, Yuhan. You two have the highest cultivation here. You two will speak first. Tell us your thoughts."
The two of them looked at each other. It would be a lie to say that they didn't have any thoughts. Here, the two of them had the highest cultivation, and were also the most likely candidates to succeed East Arrival Cave's Cave Master.
Everyone's gazes were focused on the two of them. Qian'Er and Xue'Er's movements also slowed down. The two girls weren't completely clueless now, and were also looking at the two of them with slight vigilance.
This situation made the two of them feel a little pressured.
Yuan Fang cupped his fists and said, "Cave Master …"
"Don't!" Miao Yi immediately raised his hand and interrupted her. He scoffed, "I can't bear the responsibility. We are now the Steed Deputy of East Arrival Cave, not the Cave Master. From now on, you can no longer address me like that. From now on, just call me Steed Deputy Miao. Don't worry. I am a broad-minded person. My stomach can carry a boat. A mere title won't cause me to fly into a rage out of humiliation. From now on, I will definitely do my best to rear your dragon steeds. I guarantee that your mounts will be plump and strong. There! "
He waved his hand and pointed towards Charcoal, who was not far away. "I'm not boasting. Just look at how plump my mount has become. I am definitely not lying. I guarantee that everyone will be satisfied!"
Beside him, Yan Xiu was sweating profusely. 'Charcoal being so plump is because of his own laziness. How could you have raised him?'
They weren't fools. They could all tell that the 'Cave Master' was resentful, and was being sarcastic. If anyone really went along with his words, based on the guts of this former 'Cave Master', they reckoned that their mounts wouldn't have a good life in the future.
Yuan Fang cupped his fists again and said, "We have no thoughts."
"You really have no thoughts?" Miao Yi narrowed his eyes at them, and bluntly stated, "Only you and Yuhan have high cultivations here. In the past, I was the one holding the fort. Now that I have stepped down, the two of you are the most likely candidates to take over as East Arrival Cave's Cave Master!"
The two who were pointed at looked at each other again. Lai Yuhan cupped his fists and smiled bitterly, "We hope so. But it's not like you don't know that with our School of Blue Jade's background, such a good thing won't fall to us at the moment. There's a high chance that someone from the outside will be transferred over."
"It's good that you know. I thought you didn't understand, so I wanted to give you a reminder!" Miao Yi waved his hand, and Qian'Er and Xue'Er retreated. He stood up, and faced the crowd and sighed, "If it were the two of you taking over as East Arrival Cave's Cave Master, I would have accepted it. After all, we are acquaintances. I would obediently let your steeds go. But you won't have the chance! If it were someone else, I wouldn't be satisfied either! The fact that East Arrival Cave has such a strong army is all thanks to me. What right do others have to take the fruits? That's why … "
His tone changed, and his entire being became spirited. "I'll leave my words here today. If I can't be the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave, then those who take over later can forget about having an easy time as well. Let us work together, and whoever comes to take care of who. We will do our best to ensure that in the future, East Arrival Cave will still be ours to call the shots. Is everyone confident?"
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