His cheerful tone made Miao Yi feel that after this battle, the listless guy behind him seemed to have come back to life. He turned his head and asked, "From what you're saying, it seems like I shouldn't have saved you?"
"No, no. It's good that you saved me. A friend in need is a friend indeed." Luo Shuangfei chuckled as he stuck close to his back.
At this moment, someone suddenly shouted from the side of the road, "Brat!"
Miao Yi turned his head and saw four people emerging from the forest beside the road. It was Yao Ruoxian, Yan Xiu, Qian'Er and Xue'Er. He was a little overjoyed. Yao Ruoxian was not a problem, but he didn't expect the other three to still be alive.
He didn't have any hope that Yao Ruoxian would be able to make a move. It was only a possibility that he could take Qian'Er and Xue'Er away. He thought that Yan Xiu was already dead.
Charcoal's speed was too fast, and he had already passed them in a flash. Yao Ruoxian quickly swept the other three into the forest and chased after them along the main road.
Only now did Yan Xiu understand that East Arrival Cave had been hiding a Red Lotus expert all along.
Miao Yi stopped Charcoal, and Yao Ruoxian and the others landed beside him. Miao Yi's gaze fell on Yan Xiu, who was covered in blood, and asked, "Why are you guys here?"
"Yan Xiu is useless. I have failed Milord's trust …" Yan Xiu's voice trembled as he roughly explained what had happened.
After the explanation, Miao Yi understood that after Yao Ruoxian rescued them and escaped, he hid deep in the forest. After that, Yao Ruoxian secretly returned to East Arrival Cave to check if those people had left. In the end, he discovered that those people were lying in ambush around East Arrival Cave. He didn't even need to think to know that this trap was set for Miao Yi.
Yao Ruoxian went back to meet up with Yan Xiu and the others. They didn't know when Miao Yi would return, so they immediately decided to wait for Miao Yi on the main road. However, they were still a step too late. By the time they reached the main road, Miao Yi had already left. In the end, they still met with a calamity at East Arrival Cave.
Before he could explain how he escaped from East Arrival Cave, the faint rumbling of dragon steeds could be heard from behind. He didn't expect those people to still want to let him go. Miao Yi said solemnly, "You guys continue hiding. I'm going to Mount Calming Sea. "
The situation did not allow him to linger any longer. After throwing down those words, he quickly steered Charcoal away. The few of them also quickly hid themselves in the forest. Before long, a large group of people galloped past them …
After leaving Long Viridescent Cave, Hong Mian returned to Mount Calming Sea. Only then did she find out that Mountain Chieftain Qin Weiwei had already brought Lu Liu to South Edict Manor. Before she could even rest, she received an urgent report from East Arrival Cave — Xiong Xiao was attacking East Arrival Cave!
Hong Mian was shocked. She didn't know if Miao Yi would make it back to East Arrival Cave and bump into him. She couldn't mobilize the troops of Mount Calming Sea on her own, so she could only hurriedly write down a jade archive and immediately use the spirit eagle to send the news to South Edict Manor...
South Edict Manor, in the gazebo at the summit of the mountain. Qin Weiwei had climbed the mountain and barged in without any prior notice. Among the two manors, she was the most qualified to do so.
Yang Qing was sitting cross-legged on the couch, cultivating. Qing Mei and Qing Ju took a step forward and greeted, "Miss."
Yang Qing also slowly stopped his cultivation and opened his eyes. With a kind smile, he said, "Weiwei is here."
"Manor Head." Qin Weiwei stepped forward and greeted.
Yang Qing uncrossed his legs and stood up, asking, "You didn't inform me beforehand. Why did you suddenly come back? Is something the matter?"
Both father and daughter sat down on either side of the tea table. Qing Mei and Qing Ju served them some fragrant tea, and Qin Weiwei briefly explained the incident of Gongsun Yu provoking Miao Yi.
Yang Qing frowned slightly when he heard this. He pondered for a moment and came to a conclusion. He shook his head and said, "Weiwei, can't you tell? Gongsun Yu lost his composure because of you, and that's why he provoked Miao Yi. He cares about you. Weiwei, even though Gongsun Yu isn't exactly outstanding, he's obedient. If the two of you get together, you'll definitely be in charge. What's more, he treats you with sincerity. Are you really not going to consider him? "
"Father, why are you getting involved in this again? I said you don't have to worry about this." Qin Weiwei said with an unhappy expression, "Gongsun Yu and I aren't compatible. Do you want me to compromise?"
Yang Qing smiled bitterly and said, "What do you mean by not compatible? Weiwei. Women must understand that there are no perfect men in this world. There's no such thing as being compatible or not. The only thing that matters is whether or not a man is suitable for you. As a cultivator, especially a woman, women are different from men. Only a man who is suitable for you will be able to reduce your worries. This isn't compromise. There's nothing wrong with being mediocre. If you find a man with wild ambitions, I'll have to worry for you instead. Isn't it better for a husband and wife to be peaceful? "
"Father, I don't have any feelings for Gongsun Yu," Qin Weiwei reiterated.
Qing Mei and Qing Ju looked at each other from the side. They guessed that Yang Qing would be getting anxious.
As expected, Yang Qing, who was a father and a mother at the same time, was getting a little anxious. A few decades ago, he viewed his daughter's marriage from the perspective of a father, and wasn't anxious at all. A few decades later, he became anxious from the perspective of a mother, because he felt that he wasn't fulfilling his responsibilities as a parent, and that he was the one who had ruined his daughter's life.
He patted the tea table and said in a deep voice, "Then you should find someone who has feelings for you! Tell me who you've taken a fancy to! Why do you have to make me anxious? Why do you have to let the rumors fly everywhere? Why is it so difficult for you to find a man? Which part of my, Yang Qing's, daughter is lacking? Weiwei, the world of cultivation is full of ups and downs. Anyone can be in a precarious situation. I just want to help you check on things while I still have the ability to control them. I want to help you find someone who won't mistreat you. If something happens to me, at least I will have one less worry in my heart! "
Qin Weiwei turned her head and said, "Why do you always have to impose your experience on me? Don't tell me that the man you check on is definitely good? "
"You …." Yang Qing flew into a rage. He slammed the table and stood up, pointing at Qin Weiwei. However, when he saw the way Qin Weiwei was glaring at him, his heart softened. He owed his daughter too much. He couldn't bring himself to say such heavy words, so he sat down and waved his hand, saying, "I won't argue with you anymore."
"You were the one who wanted to argue." Qin Weiwei muttered.
Yang Qing instantly grimaced in pain. In the end, Qin Weiwei pushed a jade archive in front of him, gagging his mouth.
Holding his breath, Yang Qing took the jade archive. After reading it, he furrowed his brows and said, "East Arrival Cave again, and a Loose Cultivator?" He threw the jade archive on the table, and bluntly said, "No! Our two Manors do not recruit Loose Cultivators. There is no need to get involved in that kind of trouble. "
Qin Weiwei pushed the jade archive in front of him again, "I have already promised Yan Xiu."
"Stop spouting nonsense here. East Arrival Cave already has enough manpower. Would that Yan Xiu dare to take this risk?" Yang Qing narrowed his eyes and said, "You're the one who promised Miao Yi, aren't you?"
"No matter who I promised, this is something that I, the Mountain Chieftain, have already promised. You can't expect me to go back on my word, right?"
"I'm afraid of you, alright?" Yang Qing pointed at the jade archive and said, "A Loose Cultivator with an unknown background is out of the question. Isn't that kid on good terms with the School of Blue Jade? Ask him to pull someone from the School of Blue Jade over. That should be fine, right? "
What Qin Weiwei had said to Miao Yi back then was what she meant. Unfortunately, Miao Yi wanted to recruit this person. Right now, she could only insist, "Isn't it just a Loose Cultivator? It won't be a big deal. Even if something happens, it's Miao Yi's own bad luck. Just agree to it."
"..." Yang Qing's words stopped at the tip of his tongue. He shot a glance at Qin Weiwei, then picked up the jade archive and examined it again.
As he read, a hint of treachery flashed across his eyes.
After pondering for a moment, he pressed down on the jade archive in his hand. Yang Qing calmly asked, "You came to see me just for this Loose Cultivator?"
Qin Weiwei's eyes flashed a little guiltily, but she couldn't escape Yang Qing's observation.
"This matter is incidental. After all, Gongsun Yu used to be your personal attendant. He is your confidant. There are some things that I couldn't explain clearly through the transmission, so I specifically came to ask if it's alright for me to handle it that way." Qin Weiwei explained.
However, this explanation was too far-fetched for Yang Qing. Yang Qing maintained his composure and smiled, "Since the person has already been assigned to you, you can handle it as you see fit. Put aside the official matters for now. Weiwei, it's been a long time since you've had a meal with me. Since you're already here, don't be in such a hurry to go back. "
There was nothing wrong with having a meal. Qin Weiwei pouted at the jade archive in his hand and asked, "So you agree to this?"
Yang Qing smiled and nodded. "You've run so far. You should go back and rest first."
Seeing that he had agreed, Qin Weiwei retreated happily.
Yang Qing stood up with the jade archive in hand. With his hands behind his back, he walked to the railing and watched Qin Weiwei's silhouette descend the mountain. With his back facing Qing Mei and Qing Ju, he loosened his grip and waved the jade archive in his hand. He calmly said, "There's something fishy about this matter."
The two girls stepped forward. Qing Ju asked, "Could it be that there's something wrong with this Loose Cultivator?"
Yang Qing lightly shook his head. "I don't know if there's anything wrong with a Loose Cultivator, but this girl Weiwei is definitely hiding something from me."
Qing Mei asked, "Why do you think so?"
Yang Qing turned around and lightly slapped the jade archive against his palm. "I'm thinking about what's going on with this girl. Since she's already dealt with Miao Yi and Gongsun Yu's matter, all she has to do is send a message to inform us after the matter is over. There's no need for her to come all the way here just for a Loose Cultivator recommended by Miao Yi. For a Mountain Chieftain to come all the way here just for a Loose Cultivator recommended by a Cave Master? "
Hearing his analysis, the two girls revealed a thoughtful expression. Qing Ju probed, "Could it be that Young Miss wants to repay Miao Yi for saving the people?"
"Don't you think this explanation is a little far-fetched when combined with Weiwei's words and actions?" Yang Qing narrowed his eyes and said, "It's inconvenient for women to travel outside. Hong Mian or Lu Liu will definitely bring one of them with her. Since Hong Mian had already gone to Long Viridescent Cave before she came, then Lu Liu will definitely be here as well. I've already found an excuse to make Weiwei stay. You girls are easy to talk to. Both of you should use this time to look for Weiwei and Lu Liu respectively. Find out what's going on between this girl Weiwei and Miao Yi. I already felt that there was something fishy about her appointing Yan Xiu as the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave. Don't tell me she's going to use saving my life to brush me off? "
Qing Mei and Qing Ju looked at each other and sighed inwardly. They didn't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing for Qin Weiwei to meet such a scheming father. She wasn't his match at all, and had quietly set a trap for her.
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