When she said this, it was hard to tell if she was telling the truth or joking. Judging from her expression, she seemed to be telling the truth. However, if one followed the previous joke, it could be directly understood as a joke.
Miao Yi naturally understood it as a joke. With her qualifications, how could she possibly fancy him? He had never seen a woman fancy him, especially a beautiful woman. Moreover, it was someone with a higher status than him. However, he was still shocked that a cold beauty like Qin Weiwei could joke about such a topic. He suddenly realized that this woman wasn't that difficult to get along with.
Jokes that crossed the line easily narrowed the distance between them. Miao Yi, who had just taken advantage of Qin Weiwei and settled the matter, immediately followed up with a flattery, "I would like to devote my life to you, but I'm not worthy of you. The number of people who want to be your dual-cultivation partner can probably line up from Mount Calming Sea to South Edict Manor."
Qin Weiwei said expressionlessly, "Whether I'm worthy or not, how will you know if you don't try?"
To her, it was already unprecedented for her to say such words. It took a lot of courage. Although it seemed like a joke on the surface, it really wasn't easy. She could only say it as if it was a joke.
Miao Yi chuckled, "I'm not that brave. If Manor Head finds out that I'm a toad lusting after a swan's flesh, he will definitely kill me. It's better not to have such improper thoughts. It's good enough that we can be friends."
The topic was cut off by this bastard. Qin Weiwei wanted to say something, but stopped herself. However, with her personality, it was already the limit for her to say something like this. If Miao Yi didn't take the initiative, she wouldn't be able to say anything further. She had her dignity, and wouldn't beg without any self-respect.
"What's going on between you and Gongsun Yu?"
Qin Weiwei lightly changed the topic and didn't continue. She wanted to prove that she was indeed joking when she took the initiative earlier. She wanted to protect her dignity and prevent others from looking down on her.
"Since you said you don't have that kind of relationship with him, then I'll be frank." Miao Yi laughed coldly. "The last time Yan Xiu came to Mount Calming Sea to hand in the annual tribute, you reprimanded him here. After he went out, Gongsun Yu stopped him outside the courtyard and interrogated Yan Xiu to find out what you and Yan Xiu talked about … "
After explaining the general situation to her, Qin Weiwei furrowed her brows after hearing the story. Gongsun Yu had always been pursuing her, and she had already vaguely guessed why Gongsun Yu would treat Yan Xiu in such a manner. After thinking for a while, she didn't want to reveal the reason, so she muttered, "Could it be a misunderstanding? Gongsun Yu shouldn't be the kind of person to bully others. "
"I used to think that guy wasn't a bad person, but he was looking down on my East Arrival Cave a little too much. Since he dared to bully me, I had no choice but to accept his challenge. That was why I personally invited him to East Arrival Cave for a banquet. Who would've thought that guy would have the heart but not the guts? He actually didn't dare to come. Thus, I sent out another invitation, telling him that if he didn't come to East Arrival Cave, I would bring some men to Long Viridescent Cave to look for him. I didn't expect him to complain to you so quickly. "Miao Yi chuckled.
Qin Weiwei asked, "Miao Yi, you can't really be thinking of making a move on him, right?"
Miao Yi's eyes darted around, and he asked, "If I were to really make a move on him, and I am your friend, would you stand on my side?"
Qin Weiwei was both annoyed and amused at the same time. How could she not tell that he was testing her intentions? She couldn't help but say, "It seems that when I am useful to you, I am your friend. When I am useless to you, I reckon you won't really treat me as a friend either."
Miao Yi laughed dryly, "Not at all. It is my honor to be friends with the Mountain Chieftain. I wouldn't dare blaspheme you. I just want to know which side Mountain Chieftain will stand on if something happens. "
Qin Weiwei shook her head, "Miao Yi, you don't have to test me. Even if Gongsun Yu isn't my trusted subordinate, in my position, I won't side with anyone. You better not act recklessly. "
Miao Yi sipped his tea and didn't say anything else. He didn't expect Qin Weiwei to stand on his side.
Qin Weiwei could tell as well. If Gongsun Yu was the one who provoked him first, this bastard wouldn't just let it go. She didn't wish to see Gongsun Yu and Miao Yi fight to the death, so she took the initiative to mediate, "I will reprimand Gongsun Yu and make him apologize to you. You should also stop on your side."
She didn't mention that Gongsun Yu had already taken the initiative to express his willingness to apologize to Miao Yi. In order to appease Miao Yi, she had to pretend to reprimand Gongsun Yu.
Miao Yi naturally didn't want to let it go. 'You bullied me once, and then you can let it go with a light apology? That's fine too. Wait until I torment you, then I can say the words of an apology. '
"Alright. I will make a trip to Long Viridescent Cave later and see if Cave Master Gongsun is sincere in his apology." Miao Yi seemed to be giving her face as he agreed.
It wasn't without reason that Qin Weiwei hated him in the past. She was still worried about him, so she said, "I will have Hong Mian bring my message and accompany you to Long Viridescent Cave."
'Wouldn't sending Hong Mian ruin my plans?' Miao Yi mumbled as he agreed.
After discussing both official and private matters, Qin Weiwei invited Miao Yi to stay for a day. She was prepared to entertain him as a friend, but Miao Yi rejected her.
Qin Weiwei was a little disappointed. The two of them had only met once or twice in more than ten years. She wanted to create more space for them to communicate more and get closer to each other. However, she wouldn't lower herself to beg Miao Yi to stay. She couldn't bring herself to do such a lowly thing.
However, she still gave him face and personally accompanied Miao Yi down the loft.
Seeing the two of them walking down side by side, Hong Mian and Lu Liu, who were standing guard downstairs, smiled knowingly. They stepped forward and greeted, "Mountain Chieftain, Lord Miao!"
Miao Yi was very uncomfortable with being addressed as' Lord Miao 'by the two of them, so he returned the greeting and addressed them as Elder Auntie and Little Auntie. They might be polite, but he didn't think that his relationship with them was so good that he could ignore etiquette.
He turned around and cupped his fists towards Qin Weiwei, "Mountain Chieftain, please stay. Your subordinate will take his leave."
"Since you and I are already friends, come visit Mount Calming Sea more often when you have the time. I believe you don't want me to always use my status as Mountain Chieftain to issue an official decree to invite you over." Qin Weiwei reminded him.
"Alright, alright, alright." Miao Yi naturally agreed verbally.
Unexpectedly, Qin Weiwei added, "I am a man of my word. Since I promised you to go to East Arrival Cave, I will often visit East Arrival Cave as a friend in the future. I hope you won't find it troublesome when the time comes."
Miao Yi's lips twitched. He blamed himself for being so obnoxious earlier. On the surface, he still had to put on a welcoming expression. "Your subordinate couldn't ask for more for Mountain Chieftain to grace East Arrival Cave with her presence. Hehe, I couldn't ask for more." In his heart, he wanted nothing more than to slap himself.
"I'll remember it." Qin Weiwei nodded. She turned around and instructed Hong Mian to accompany Miao Yi to Long Viridescent Cave. At the same time, she secretly transmitted her voice over to remind Hong Mian.
In the end, Miao Yi led Yuan Fang and Luo Shuangfei, while Hong Mian also brought two of her subordinates. They left Mount Calming Sea together and headed straight for Long Viridescent Cave.
As soon as Miao Yi left, a spirit eagle flew out from Mount Calming Sea to inform Long Viridescent Cave to make preparations. It was obvious that Qin Weiwei truly regarded Gongsun Yu as her trusted subordinate. She didn't wish for anything to happen to him...
Suppressing Third Hall. The Manor Head of Surging Waves Manor, Zhao Mu, was waiting outside the palace gates.
After a while, the figure of the Hall Head's handmaiden, Fei Yun, appeared at the gates. She smiled and said, "Manor Head Zhao, the Hall Head requests your presence."
Zhao Mu cupped his fists in thanks. He followed Fei Yun all the way to the rear palace, where he saw Wu Menglan, who had just come out of closed-door cultivation, sitting elegantly.
Fei Yun stepped forward and stood beside Wu Menglan. Zhao Mu bowed and said, "Zhao Mu pays his respects to the Hall Head."
Wu Menglan hummed in acknowledgment. She then asked, "Zhao Mu, you just left a few days ago. Why have you returned? Fei Yun said that you have something to report in person. May I know what it is?"
"This matter concerns Suppressing Second Hall. Your subordinate doesn't dare to make a decision on his own. I've come to ask for the Hall Head's opinion." Zhao Mu presented a jade archive with both hands.
"Suppressing Second Hall?" Wu Menglan looked at him suspiciously. She then focused her attention on the jade archive. After reading it, she raised her head in surprise and asked, "Is this Xiong Xiao the one who risked his life for Yang Qing and tricked Liu Jingtian into sending troops to attack Zhang Decheng?"
Zhao Mu replied, "He is indeed Yang Qing's trusted subordinate, Xiong Xiao. Because my Billowing Waves Manor is close to Mount Shaotai, Xiong Xiao contacted me."
Wu Menglan asked curiously, "Since Xiong Xiao is Yang Qing's trusted subordinate and is highly appreciated by Yang Qing, why would he submit to our Suppressing Third Hall? From what I know, Yang Qing treats this Xiong Xiao quite well, allowing him to become the Chieftain of two Mountains. With his cultivation, he wouldn't be able to receive such benefits if he were to submit to our Suppressing Third Hall. Could it be that something has changed? "
Zhao Mu replied, "According to Xiong Xiao, Yang Qing doesn't treat him as well as the outside world thinks. That's just a facade. Xiong Xiao said that Yang Qing is narrow-minded and can't tolerate others. He already sensed that Yang Qing would make a move against him sooner or later. This time, he even found out that Yang Qing had included him in the name list for the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. Yang Qing wants to kill him with a borrowed knife. In order to protect himself, Xiong Xiao wishes to submit to our Suppressing Third Hall."
Wu Menglan furrowed her brows and said, "There are still a few years before the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. Logically speaking, Yang Qing wouldn't leak the name list in advance. How did Xiong Xiao find out?"
Zhao Mu replied, "Your subordinate also felt that it was suspicious and asked him about it. He said that he has informants in Suppressing Second Hall. This matter involves two halls, so I don't dare to make a decision on my own. That's why I've come to ask the Hall Master. Xiong Xiao wishes to submit to me. Will he accept or not? Please tell me, Hall Master! "
Wu Menglan stood up, her voluptuous figure beneath her long dress was alluring. She slowly paced back and forth in the hall, then suddenly stopped and smiled, "I accept! Why not? It's not that I'm trying to steal from Suppressing Second Hall. Xiong Xiao was the one who came to submit to me on his own accord. Huo Lingxiao can't blame anyone else for not being able to keep him. Do you think he'll come to my Suppressing Third Hall to steal him away? Haha! Zhao Mu, go ahead and handle this matter. "
"Yes! Your subordinate understands. "Zhao Mu cupped his fists in acknowledgment.
With the Hall Master's instructions, Zhao Mu no longer had any worries. He moved quickly and the news was quickly relayed back to Mount Shaotai.
After receiving the reply, Xiong Xiao took the jade archive and carefully examined it. He discovered that the Suppressing Third Hall Master had personally placed the transcendence seal on it. Xiong Xiao immediately felt relieved. He gripped the jade archive tightly in his hand and revealed a sinister smile, "Yang Qing, you're heartless. Don't blame me for being unjust. Miao Yi, you scum. Today, I shall settle all our grudges! "
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