Faced with the truth, Miao Yi had nothing else to say. Yang Qing didn't have the time to falsify the name list that was presented on the spot. Moreover, Yang Qing couldn't possibly show the Hall Master an altered name list.
"Only the Hall Master and I know about this name list. Currently, you are the third." Yang Qing was obviously warning him. If anyone else knew about this, he would not let them off.
Miao Yi silently returned the name list. He still had a confused look on his face as he said, "I don't even know what the Hall Master looks like. Why would he add my name to the list?"
"You really don't know the Hall Master?" Yang Qing asked.
Miao Yi shook his head helplessly and said, "I would like to know him, but unfortunately, I really don't. Otherwise, I would definitely ask him why he did this. The Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade is usually attended by Blue Lotus cultivators. Why did he toss a White Lotus cultivator like me in? Isn't he trying to harm me?"
Seeing that he did not seem to be lying, Yang Qing frowned and said, "That's strange. How could there be such a thing for no reason?"
Miao Yi suddenly lifted his head and asked, "Manor Head. Could it be that when the Hall Master summoned me and Xiong Xiao last time, he only saw Xiong Xiao but not me? Now that he saw Xiong Xiao's name on the list, he added me to the list again?"
"Now that you mention it, it's possible, but …" Yang Qing muttered to himself as he shook his head. "What's the point of doing this? There is no reason at all. "
The only time he had offended the Hall Master was when he had plucked off a plum branch in the plum garden of Suppressing Second Hall. After that, the Hall Master had summoned Xiong Xiao but not him. At the time, he had thought it was strange. Now that his name was on the list as well, when the two incidents were put together … That bastard Xiao Yizhu must have told on him.
The two of them rambled on for a while, but Yang Qing did not mention the marriage proposal.
Miao Yi couldn't help but laugh bitterly in his heart. The reason Yang Qing told him about Xiong Xiao becoming the Manor Head of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor was to make him understand that his current situation was very dangerous. How could he be at ease in marrying his daughter to him?
Leaking the name list of the participants of the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade to him is even more obvious. This is something that the Hall Master has decided on. Not even I, the Manor Head, can change it. I don't even know if you can come back alive from the Sea of Constellations. Is it the right time to marry my daughter?
This matter concerned his own daughter's marriage, yet he didn't even mention it. It was simply too strange. Miao Yi was no fool. The other party was obviously not going to agree to the marriage and was asking him to withdraw from it! If he didn't know what was good for him, his next words wouldn't be pleasant to hear.
When it came to such methods, Miao Yi was truly impressed by Yang Qing. On the surface, he accepted the betrothal gifts for Qin Weiwei to see. First, he had stabilized Qin Weiwei, then he had successfully sent her away. Now, he had calmly forced her to take the initiative to withdraw. This was not offending either side!
You, Yang Qing, don't offend either side, but when you get back, Qin Weiwei's wrath will be directed at me alone. You win!
Seeing Miao Yi's reaction, Yang Qing knew that he understood. A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. 'This kid is a smart one, but he's really not suitable for Weiwei.' Being with Vivian would only bring danger to Vivian.
Yang Qing knew that he was going a little overboard, but as a father, he had to consider his daughter's future. He couldn't push his daughter into the tiger's den despite knowing that there was danger. He took a deep breath, turned around, and pouted at the betrothal gifts on the coffee table. "What's in this box?"
I admit that you're strong, okay? Miao Yi almost let out a bitter laugh. Seeing that he understood, he was hinting for him to take back the betrothal gifts!
Miao Yi cupped his fists and said, "I won't hide it from Manor Head. This betrothal gift was actually prepared by Mountain Chieftain Qin. It's only because Mountain Chieftain said that Manor Head is always trying to force her into marriage …"
He had taken the initiative. Honestly, he told him everything about how Qin Weiwei had asked him to put on an act with her.
"This girl is making trouble!" Yang Qing scoffed. He glanced at Miao Yi from the corner of his eyes. In his heart, he already understood that his daughter was probably trying to turn the act into reality. It was just that this kid couldn't see clearly because he was closely involved.
"Mountain Chieftain has no other choice." Miao Yi politely replied, then cupped his fists and said, "But if Mountain Chieftain finds out about this, I'm afraid she won't let her subordinates go."
He was also reminding Yang Qing, 'You'll definitely make me the scapegoat later. If I'm forced into a corner and reveal your hint, it won't be good. '
Yang Qing waved his hand, not bothering to continue the conversation. He only muttered, "Xiong Xiao is currently overseeing Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor. The grudge between you and him has yet to be resolved, so he is a threat to you. If Xiong Xiao were to act presumptuously, I'm afraid your tiny East Arrival Cave will find it hard to defend against him. Go back to Mount Calming Sea and assume your post."
As he finished speaking, he immediately took out a jade archive, wrote down an appointment, and gave it to Miao Yi.
Miao Yi received it and read through it. He was both surprised and delighted. Yang Qing had actually appointed him as the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea. His many years of anticipation had finally been fulfilled.
"Thank you, Manor Head!" After Miao Yi cupped his fists in thanks, he couldn't help but worry, "Your subordinate will be overseeing Mount Calming Sea. As for Mountain Chieftain Qin …"
Yang Qing calmly said, "In the future, if you have any problems, you can come to me directly. You don't have to go through her again. I will transfer her away from Mount Calming Sea."
"Understood!" Miao Yi heaved a sigh of relief. As long as Qin Weiwei wasn't his immediate superior, then there was nothing to worry about. He cupped his fists and said, "If Manor Head has no other instructions, your subordinate will take his leave."
He didn't want to stay and meet Qin Weiwei again.
Yang Qing could understand. If Miao Yi didn't want to leave, he wouldn't be able to make Miao Yi a scapegoat in front of his daughter. He nodded.
Just as he was about to leave the gazebo, he heard Yang Qing's voice again, "Even though the Xiong Xiao you are facing is powerful, you have your own advantages as well. You are about to go to the Sea of Constellations. As the saying goes, a man with nothing to lose is not afraid of wearing shoes. There are some things that Xiong Xiao doesn't dare to do, and if you make a mistake, I will just punish you by sending you to the Sea of Constellations. As long as the trouble isn't too big, I will help you deal with it."
Miao Yi was taken aback, but soon understood. His face was expressionless as he cupped his fists and excused himself.
"Do we really have to transfer the young mistress away from Mount Calming Sea?" Qing Mei, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, walked up to Yang Qing and asked.
Yang Qing nodded and said, "Xiong Xiao has defected, and everyone in Mount Shaotai is in a state of panic. Sending my daughter would be the best choice to stabilize the situation faster than sending anyone else. Letting Weiwei take charge of two mountains is also for her own good. Isn't this reason enough to transfer her away?"
"What about the marriage proposal?"
"Miao Yi was the one who went back on his word …"
Below the mountain gates of South Edict Manor, Miao Yi quickly led Luo Shuangfei through, as though he was escaping.
Luo Shuangfei noticed that Miao Yi's expression wasn't right, and couldn't help but ask, "Master, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing. I was just a little agitated." Miao Yi chuckled.
This was the second time he had been rejected in a marriage proposal. The first time was when he went to the tofu shop, Old Li's house, and was immediately thrown out with his betrothal gifts.
Even though the situation this time was much better, even though it was just an act, and even though he had voluntarily backed out, he was still a little agitated.
Whether it was the tofu shop, Old Li's family, or Yang Qing, to put it bluntly, they all looked down on him. They all believed that he wasn't qualified to marry their daughter. In reality, that was indeed the case. What right did he have to marry Yang Qing's daughter?
Luo Shuangfei asked curiously, "What agitated you?"
Miao Yi smiled and said, "The Manor Head has appointed me as the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea."
Luo Shuangfei chuckled and said, "That's a good thing!"
"It is a good thing. This is the last time I will work for him. After this, I will no longer owe him anything. From now on, no one can easily control my fate. Otherwise, the Inversed-Scales Spear in my hand will not agree to it!" Miao Yi suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed wildly. His laughter was a little desolate.
He wasn't an idiot. It didn't feel good to be used like this …
A lone rider charged into Mount Calming Sea. The newcomer was none other than the Cave Master of Long Viridescent Cave, Gongsun Yu. The manpower gap in Long Viridescent Cave had to be filled. He was here to seek help from Qin Weiwei.
When he found out that Qin Weiwei had gone to Mount Calming Sea and wasn't around, Gongsun Yu was a little disappointed. However, he received a piece of good news from Hong Mian. East Arrival Cave had actually been massacred by Xiong Xiao's forces?
In front of Hong Mian, Gongsun Yu couldn't reveal anything, but he was laughing maniacally in his heart. 'As expected, evil has its comeuppance. Miao Yi, to think that this day would come!'
Qin Weiwei wasn't around, so Gongsun Yu decided to wait here for her return. He exited the grand hall and was about to head to the guest quarters at the back of the mountain when he saw two riders galloping towards him. He thought that Qin Weiwei had returned, but when he activated his transcendence vision, he realized that it was actually Miao Yi and Luo Shuangfei.
Gongsun Yu stood outside the grand hall and waited for Miao Yi to arrive. With a pained expression, he cupped his fists and said, "Brother Miao, I have just received the grievous news of East Arrival Cave. My condolences, Brother Miao."
Miao Yi looked at him strangely and smiled, "I think Cave Master Gongsun should be laughing his head off right now, right?"
Gongsun Yu knew that his strength was inferior to Miao Yi's. What's more, Miao Yi had the valiant Luo Shuangfei by his side. Even though Gongsun Yu had come to laugh, he still put on a serious expression and said, "Brother Miao has misunderstood. We are both serving under the Mountain Chieftain. At this moment, I can only grieve for the loss of my own kind."
'As if I'd believe you!' Miao Yi chuckled and reached out to pat Gongsun Yu's shoulder. He shook his head with an expression of 'Take care of yourself', then strode up the stairs.
Gongsun Yu didn't know what he meant. He noticed that Luo Shuangfei was looking at him with the same strange expression. He couldn't help but touch his body and tidy up his clothes, but he didn't find anything out of place.
"Cave Master Gongsun, how are the preparations for those two hundred low-grade Orbs of Will coming along? You can't go back on your word if you don't return them! "Luo Shuangfei chuckled, then turned around and chased after Miao Yi.
After Miao Yi went in and saw Hong Mian, he borrowed the spirit eagle to send a message to East Arrival Cave, asking Yan Xiu to bring Qian'Er and Xue'Er to Mount Calming Sea as soon as possible.
He didn't reveal to Hong Mian that he had already taken over as the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea, because he still had to hand over the position to Qin Weiwei later on. However, he didn't want to meet her face to face, so he called Yan Xiu over to give him full authority to carry out the handover on his behalf.
Then, he went to look for the School of Blue Jade disciple who was currently in Mount Calming Sea, whom he had previously met. He had asked him to get in touch with the School of Blue Jade to ask for more men.
However, the disciples of the School of Blue Jade weren't like cabbages. He hadn't even seen any benefits yet, yet here you were, killing off one group at a time. You didn't cherish them at all. Who could stand it? Tong Renmei's reply was a little vague, saying that they were still discussing it.
Miao Yi immediately wrote a jade archive himself, stating that he had already become the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea, and that he was prepared to repay the School of Blue Jade for their support all these years. He needed twenty Blue Lotus cultivators, and also included a meeting point.
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