"Is this what Brother Qian is talking about?" Gongsun Yu asked with a frown.
Qian Liufang didn't care and continued, "Most people would want to curry favor with this level of relationship, but Brother Gongsun, you're different. You were born as the Manor Head's personal attendant and have the Manor Head's deep trust. You've also been friends with Qin Weiwei for many years, so all you need to do is poke a hole in the paper window. Compared to others, you can say that you'll get twice the result with half the effort. Based on our relationship, I'm naturally happy to see this happen. However, now that the situation has changed, I can't help but worry for Brother Gongsun!"
"Unforeseen event?" Gongsun Yu asked in confusion, "What unforeseen event?"
Qian Liufang was surprised: "Could it be that Brother Gongsun is so naive that you don't know of the word 'love rival'?"
"Love rival?" Gongsun Yu asked anxiously.
"Let me ask you. Do you know about Qin Weiwei promoting Yan Xiu to East Arrival Cave Master?"
"Yan Xiu?"
Naturally, Gongsun Yu knew about this. He recalled the time when Qin Weiwei was in danger in East Arrival Cave. He had bumped into Yan Xiu and forced him to his knees with a single thrust of his spear.
Gongsun Yu was rather disdainful of the old man who called himself 'useless' as he sobbed. "Don't tell me the 'love rival' Brother Qian mentioned refers to Yan Xiu? Did he really think he could take control of East Arrival Cave? It probably wouldn't be that easy. Did they really think Miao Yi was a pushover? It's not like you don't know Miao Yi's character. He doesn't even care about your Mountain Chieftain Xiong Xiao. How can a mere Yan Xiu suppress him? If I'm not mistaken, I'm afraid that Miao Yi is still the one in charge of East Arrival Cave. Yan Xiu shouldn't even think about touching it. That old thing doesn't deserve to be called a 'love rival'. Brother Qian, you haven't drunk too much, have you? "
"What a fool! Are you muddle-headed? " Qian Liufang put on a pained expression as he pointed at Gongsun Yu. "I'm not talking about Yan Xiu. I'm talking about Miao Yi. Can't you tell?"
"Miao Yi?" Gongsun Yu was taken aback. He quickly shook his head and laughed, "I know more about Mount Calming Sea than you do. It's impossible for Miao Yi to have done it."
He was just short of saying that Miao Yi was someone who had no respect for his superiors, and had always been at odds with Qin Weiwei. If it weren't for Yang Qing suppressing him, the two of them would have long since fallen out.
"Why not?" Qian Liufang said, "Can't Brother Gongsun see it? Since Brother Gongsun knows that with Yan Xiu's abilities, it's impossible for him to control East Arrival Cave. Then why did Qin Weiwei make an exception and promote him to Cave Master? It was obvious that Qin Weiwei was taking care of Miao Yi! Why did she take care of Miao Yi? I've heard some rumors on the outside. Ever since Miao Yi risked his life to save Qin Weiwei, Qin Weiwei's heart has already belonged to him. That was why he was being taken care of this time! If Brother Gongsun is interested in Qin Weiwei, how could I not notice? "
What rumors? What having someone in her heart? Actually, he was just spouting nonsense. He was following Xiong Xiao's intentions to sow discord.
"Qian Liufang. Could it be that you were sent by Xiong Xiao to sow discord? "Gongsun Yu suddenly slammed the table, stood up, and shouted with cold eyes.
The grudge between Xiong Xiao and Miao Yi was already public knowledge. Now that Xiong Xiao had come to talk about this matter, it was hard for him not to be suspicious. He was no fool.
"You really took my kindness for granted!" Qian Liufang abruptly stood up as well. Pointing at Gongsun Yu's nose, he berated, "I didn't want to tell you, but you forced me to. Now that I've told you, you accuse me of sowing discord. Hmph! Gongsun Yu, you think too highly of yourself. Sowing discord? Even if there is a grudge between our Mountain Chieftain and Miao Yi, is there a need for her to come to you to sow discord? Why don't you check your own strength first? Sowing discord with you? Can you kill Miao Yi or what? Are you a match for Miao Yi? "
To be able to send someone to sow discord, he really did have some skill.
Even a clay figurine had a temper. Gongsun Yu's expression darkened after being looked down upon. "I won't be seeing you out!"
"Farewell!" Qian Liufang slammed the table, turned around, and kicked the stool over before leaving in a huff.
Gongsun Yu's expression darkened as he watched the silhouette disappear from the hall.
His anger subsided slightly. Thinking about it, Qian Liufang's words made sense. He was indeed not a match for Miao Yi. Was it necessary for Xiong Xiao to use him as a target to sow discord?
Miao Yi? Gongsun Yu thought back to the situation at Mount Calming Sea. At that time, Qin Weiwei seemed to have lost her composure because of Miao Yi. Why did she lose her composure? Could it be that …
Some things couldn't be put into context. The more he thought about it, the more suspicious it became. The more he thought about it, the more suspicious it became. After Qian Liufang's provocation, Gongsun Yu's heart became more and more uncertain.
He snapped back to reality. Gongsun Yu suddenly realized that he had unknowingly walked into the courtyard …
A messenger goshawk flew out from the forest not far from East Arrival Cave, flying in the direction of the School of Blue Jade.
The biggest difference between a messenger goshawk and a spirit eagle was that the former could only send messages back and forth from a fixed location, while a spirit eagle was much more agile.
Yuan Fang and Lai Yuhan, who had secretly released the goshawk, looked at each other and smiled bitterly in the dense forest. Master Hong Changhai was very anxious, but he didn't know that the former Cave Master Miao was too restless. He had been leading everyone to fight and cause trouble, and had finally calmed down after much difficulty. There were some things that they couldn't figure out at the moment.
The reconstruction of East Arrival Cave was in full swing.
Three thousand commoners chopped wood and chiseled stones. Huge logs were transported down the mountain, and huge rocks were gathered from the mountain. The entire East Arrival Cave had become a huge construction site.
Miao Yi went to the nearby mountains to find Yao Ruoxian to complain.
"Senior Yao, I have decided to go with you."
"You've thought it through?"
"Yes! I've thought it through. I've been demoted from Cave Master to Steed Deputy. I'm so disheartened! There's no point in staying here anymore. Take me with you. "
"You should have done this a long time ago. What's so good about being a lousy Cave Master? Go and cancel your Immortal Record first. Later, I'll take you to see the wider world outside. It's better than being cooped up here. "
"There's no way to cancel it. To be demoted from Cave Master to Steed Deputy, you know that I've fallen out of favor with the Manor Head. I've also taken the initiative to request to cancel my Immortal Record, but the Manor Head refused."
Yao Ruoxian's face darkened. 'What a joke! Bringing a person with an Immortal Record like you on a run is just asking for trouble. When the time comes, you'll be punished for the same crime.'
"Brat, you're doing this on purpose, aren't you? Don't think you can scare me like this. I'm telling you, when the ten years are up, if the tiny mantids still can't be subdued by me, I'll kill you! "
"I know. I didn't mean anything by it. It's just that it's really boring to stay here. There's no future for me to pursue, so I'll make another plan. Why don't you elope with me?"
"Scram!"
Miao Yi let out a blood-curdling scream. He ran out of the mountain forest in a sorry state, cursing and swearing. His buttocks were imprinted with a large footprint …
The weather warmed up, and spring arrived. The mountains were green and the flowers were red.
The reconstruction of East Arrival Cave, which had been the work of three thousand skilled craftsmen in East Arrival City for more than two months, was finally completed. The scale was even larger than before.
After all, there were more men and horses in East Arrival Cave than before.
Cave Master Yan Xiu didn't enjoy the luxury of staying in the most luxurious residence in the entire East Arrival Cave. Horse Deputy Miao Yi moved in without hesitation.
The funds for the reconstruction of East Arrival Cave came entirely from Horse Deputy Miao Yi. Naturally, Miao Yi lived there confidently.
Once he entered the new residence, which still had the smell of paint, Miao Yi called Qian'Er and Xue'Er over. "From today onwards, I will be cultivating in seclusion. Both of you have to cultivate diligently as well. Let your cultivations ascend to a grade as soon as possible. Only then will you be able to work more efficiently for me."
"Yes!" The two girls replied.
Miao Yi turned around and went straight into the silent quarters. He sat cross-legged on the stone couch and tossed a mid-grade Orb of Will the size of a pearl into his mouth.
It was also from this day onwards that Miao Yi entered into a rare state of seclusion.
Yan Xiu took care of almost everything big and small. Unless it was something very important, no one was allowed to disturb him. There was nothing very important at the moment …
For cultivators, once they calmed down, a year's time was like a snap of the fingers.
In the blink of an eye, it was snowing again.
Inside the silent quarters, Miao Yi was still sitting cross-legged on the stone bed with his eyes closed, like a statue.
Qian 'Er entered and reported, "Master, the Cave Master requests an audience!"
Miao Yi closed his eyes and asked, "What is it?"
Qian 'Er replied, "This year's harvest in East Arrival City has already been harvested. The Cave Master is asking about going to Mount Calming Sea to pay the annual tribute."
"I am now the Steed Deputy of East Arrival Cave. There is no need for me to go. Let him bring his own men … Bring Yuan Fang and Lai Yuhan to protect him."
"Yes!"
"Make some delicious food and think of a way to invite Senior Yao to stay here for two days."
By now, Qian 'Er and Xue' Er were quite familiar with Yao Ruoxian, because the two of them often went to deliver food to him.
Miao Yi would occasionally toss a jar of fine wine for them to bring over to improve their relationship. Yao Ruoxian praised the wine and always looked forward to the two girls' visit.
After some time, it seemed like Yao Ruoxian was quite fond of the two girls. They even received some pointers on cultivation from him. Miao Yi didn't know if it was because of Miao Yi's fine wine.
When the two girls came back one time, they actually told him that Yao Ruoxian wanted them to give up on cultivating the cultivation method Yan Xiu taught them. He wanted to pass on a better cultivation method to them.
When Miao Yi heard this, he suspected that the old man had taken a liking to his handmaidens. After asking about it, he realized that he was thinking too much, so he allowed it on the spot.
In terms of cultivation, Yao Ruoxian was definitely better than Yan Xiu. Miao Yi was happy to see it happen, but he was a little annoyed at the fact that the old man didn't treat him so well.
Now that Yan Xiu had taken away the experts in the cave, it would be unsafe without anyone to protect him. He could only let the two girls kidnap Yao Ruoxian. If something happened, he didn't expect Yao Ruoxian to help, but for the sake of the two girls, and since they were master and disciple, he should be able to call the police in advance, right?
"Yes!"
After Qian'Er left the silent quarters, Miao Yi checked his cultivation progress.
Previously, when his cultivation had broken through to White Lotus Third Grade, he knew that he would need another twenty low-grade Orbs of Will to reach White Lotus Fourth Grade.
After going to the Sea of Constellations, he had refined about five orbs on and off. This time, he had refined about fifty percent of the Orbs of Will in his closed-door cultivation. He should be able to refine another ten Orbs of Will.
Based on the speed of refining a low-grade Orb of Will in two months, he estimated that he would be able to reach it in less than two years ….
Yan Xiu led his six steeds straight towards Mount Calming Sea. Just as they were about to reach Mount Calming Sea, they were stopped at the entrance of the mountain.
They didn't stop them, but seemed to be waiting for the people from East Arrival Cave to arrive. The person waiting was Long Viridescent Cave's Cave Master, Gongsun Yu.
"Cave Master Gongsun!" Yan Xiu cupped his fists with caution.
He had come with the tribute. If anything happened, he couldn't bear the responsibility. He was now the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave. If anything happened, he would be the first to be held responsible.
However, after seeing Yuan Fang and Lai Yuhan guarding him, he calmed down a little.
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