Inside the guest house of Mount Calming Sea, Shen Fenghua sat calmly on the main seat in the main hall, waiting.
However, he soon realized something was wrong. After entering and resting his feet, he noticed that at the beginning, there was only a cup of tea. After that, not only was there no flattering words, there wasn't even the slightest sound from outside.
Just as he was wondering what was going on, one of his two subordinates, Zhang Buping, walked in from outside and whispered into Shen Fenghua's ear, "Deacon, I don't know what's going on, but the servants in the house have all left."
"They've left?" Shen Fenghua was taken aback, but immediately understood. It seemed that Miao Yi didn't want to be seen by too many people when he delivered the gifts. He must be coming soon. Shen Fenghua waved his hand and smiled, "It's fine. The guest will follow the host's wishes."
Since he had already said so, what other opinions could his subordinates have?
However, after waiting for half a day, they didn't even see the shadow of a single person. No one poured tea or water, not even a single person brought them food. Usually, wherever they went on patrol, they would be served with good wine and good food. Today, they had seen a ghost.
They dawdled until the sky was about to turn dark. Shen Fenghua couldn't sit still anymore. Although this amount of time was nothing to a cultivator, meditating and cultivating would pass in the blink of an eye, it was still quite unbearable to just sit and waste time. With a solemn expression, he said, "Zhang Buping, go see what's going on."
"Yes!" Zhang Buping accepted the order and quickly left.
About an hour later, Zhang Buping rushed back. "Deacon, Miao Yi and the others are at Yang Qing's side. They are holding a banquet to welcome Yang Qing's party."
Shen Fenghua had a vague feeling that he had been played, but after thinking about it, he felt that it wasn't possible. A mere Mountain Chieftain wouldn't dare to do such a thing. He stood up and said, "Lead the way. Let's go see."
The three of them went out alone. The moonlight outside was pretty good. Zhang Buping led the way and brought them all the way to another side courtyard halfway up the mountain. As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the side courtyard, they could smell the fragrance of wine and meat, and the sounds of laughter and chatting could be heard from inside.
It was lively here. As an envoy from above, he didn't even have anyone to greet him. Shen Fenghua directly waved his sleeves and pushed aside the guards at the entrance, forcing his way in and straight into the banquet hall.
In the hall, Yang Qing sat at the head of the table. Miao Yi and the others stood in two rows on the left and right. Everyone was in high spirits as they toasted each other. The arrival of the uninvited guests caused the entire hall to fall silent. All of them turned to look at Shen Fenghua, who was standing at the entrance and looking around the hall.
Yang Qing frowned slightly. This fellow barged in just like that, not giving him any face at all.
Even so, Yang Qing still stood up and said with a smile, "Deacon Shen is here. Have a seat!"
Shen Fenghua cast his gaze towards Miao Yi, only to realize that Miao Yi had a mocking smile on his face. He immediately understood that he had been fooled. He had never seen a Mountain Chieftain who dared to fool a Deacon from Suppressing Second Hall. There was definitely someone behind this. He stared straight at Yang Qing and laughed strangely, "Manor Head Yang, it sure is lively here. As expected of the Manor Head of two Mansions. I don't even have someone to pour tea or pour water for me. This treatment is really incomparable! "
Yang Qing narrowed his eyes at these harsh words. Shen Fenghua actually dared to ridicule him in front of his subordinates. A Deacon with no real power would not be able to control a Manor Head like him!
He was actually a little displeased with Shen Fenghua. Shen Fenghua had accepted his things, but didn't even show his attitude. So after coming to Mount Calming Sea, he didn't bother to go over and greet him. He didn't expect Shen Fenghua's situation to be like this.
Hearing this. Yang Qing turned to look at Miao Yi, "Miao Yi, have I neglected our guest?"
Miao Yi stood up and replied, "Manor Head, it is not that I have neglected you. It is that Mount Calming Sea is unable to produce what Deacon Shen wants, so we can only scrimp and save. If we save for two more days, we might be able to save up. "
Everyone present looked at each other. This fellow's feelings were really neglecting the other party!
Yang Qing was a little speechless.
Shen Fenghua furiously pointed his finger at Miao Yi. He angrily said, "How dare you! Men! Take him down! "
The two subordinates behind him were also furious. They immediately stepped forward and were about to make a move on Miao Yi.
Unexpectedly, Miao Yi's expression darkened. With a 'bang', he kicked over the long table filled with dishes and wine in front of him. Wine and dishes flew everywhere. Outside, Tian Qingfeng and the others immediately rushed in. Each of them held weapons in their hands and surrounded Shen Fenghua and the other two.
Behind them, cultivators riding on dragon steeds charged into the courtyard.
Everyone present was shocked and stood up. Why did this situation look a little like a mutiny? What was this madman Miao Yi trying to do?
Qing Ju stared at Miao Yi, dumbfounded. She finally understood why Yang Qing was unwilling to marry Qin Weiwei to this guy.
Yang Qing glared at Miao Yi coldly.
Shen Fenghua wasn't afraid of the crowd. He looked at the troops surrounding him and was so angry that he laughed. He pointed at Miao Yi and shouted, "Little thief, are you trying to rebel?"
Miao Yi spread his fingers and shouted, "If you can take out the Hall Master's decree, I will surrender immediately. If not, my Mount Calming Sea is not a place where a dog can just come and do as he pleases!"
Where did Shen Fenghua get the decree? He turned to look at Yang Qing, who was watching coldly from the side, and shouted, "Yang Qing! Are you trying to rebel? "
'Bang!' The long table in front of Yang Qing was also kicked away. He glared at Miao Yi and asked, "Miao Yi, what are you trying to do?"
What kind of joke was this? He had come to his own subordinate's territory, and his subordinates were preparing a feast for him. Suddenly, his troops rushed in. If they had any ulterior motives, wouldn't he be in danger?
Miao Yi cupped his fists and replied, "Manor Head, this old thief Shen is extremely despicable. He actually dared to threaten us with the shipbuilding. He said that if we don't give him a hundred Orbs of Will, he will say that there's a problem with the ship we built when we return to Suppressing Second Hall. Mount Calming Sea is a barren place, and I have so many troops under my command. Where would I find a hundred Orbs of Will to give to him? Since I'm going to die either way, if Shen Fenghua tries to use force, then I will have no choice but to capture this scum first, then go to Suppressing Second Hall and beg for forgiveness! "
Yang Qing understood now. No wonder this Shen guy was acting so strangely. He had accepted his gifts and refused to make a statement. He even wanted to take a stroll around Mount Calming Sea. It seemed like he was here to ask for bribes.
But then again, it wasn't like Miao Yi couldn't take out a hundred low-grade Orbs of Will. It wasn't like he could always come across such a big matter. It wasn't easy for the other party to come across such a rare opportunity. So what if he gave it to him? Why did he have to go through so much trouble?
Then, he suddenly realized what Miao Yi meant when he said 'I'm going to die either way'. 'That's right! This bastard is going to the Sea of Constellations, and he still wants a dying man to pay for his own death? '
Sweeping his gaze across the troops of Mount Calming Sea in the hall, Yang Qing was also worried that this madman Miao Yi would go all out. He didn't dare to push Miao Yi too far.
What's more, Shen Fenghua had come all the way to his territory to capture his subordinates. What was the matter with him? If he let him take his men away just like that, where would his prestige as a Manor Head go?
Naturally, Shen Fenghua wouldn't admit to asking for bribes. He angrily said, "You little thief! Don't you dare slander me!"
"Shen Fenghua!" Yang Qing interrupted, "We can talk things out. Taking my men … What right do you have? If you have the Hall Master's decree, why don't you show it to me! "
"..." Shen Fenghua gritted his teeth. Where would he get the Hall Master's decree? He nodded fiercely and said, "Yang Qing, I knew you were the one behind this. It's a small world. We will settle this score later!"
Yang Qing was speechless. It seemed like he was going to be the scapegoat for sure. No matter how he explained, Shen Fenghua wouldn't believe that a mere Mountain Chieftain would dare to do such a thing.
"Let's go!" Shen Fenghua led his two subordinates away with a flick of his sleeves. Unexpectedly, a few spears appeared in front of him, blocking their way.
Miao Yi didn't say he would let them go. Naturally, Tian Qingfeng and the others wouldn't give way so easily.
Shen Fenghua abruptly turned to look at Yang Qing and said, "Yang Qing, don't tell me you still want to make a move on me?"
"Let them go!" Yang Qing said coldly.
Miao Yi immediately waved his hand, and the people blocking his way immediately opened up a path.
With a gloomy expression, Shen Fenghua left while suppressing his anger.
Looking at his departing silhouette, Miao Yi honestly didn't want to let him go. He wanted to use Shen Fenghua's head as a sacrifice for his full set of Second Grade Transcendent Artifacts. However, he also knew that if he really detained and killed the Suppressing Second Hall's emissary, it would be a slap to the Hall Master's face. He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to escape even before he reached the Sea of Constellations.
Under Miao Yi's gaze, Tian Qingfeng and the others quickly retreated as well. They were also extremely anxious after such a thing happened. However, they had no other choice. If they didn't do it today, Miao Yi would do it to them tomorrow.
Inside the hall, Yang Qing's subordinates breathed a sigh of relief. They thought a fight was about to break out. Fortunately, nothing happened.
Unexpectedly, Yang Qing also waved his hand and said, "Miao Yi, stay here. All of you, leave!"
With a banquet turned into such a mess, everyone who was leaving secretly shook their heads. As they left, they looked at Miao Yi with a strange gaze. This madman was really daring. He even dared to offend the Deacon of Suppressing Second Hall. Wasn't he afraid that they would make things difficult for him later? It was better not to provoke this madman in the future.
Among those who left, there were a few from the three major schools who Miao Yi had sent gifts to South Edict Manor before. If Miao Yi could send gifts to them, why didn't he give it to the Deacon? Yang Qing was definitely behind this.
After everyone left, only Yang Qing, Qing Ju, and Miao Yi were left in the hall.
"How dare you strut around in front of me. Miao Yi, how dare you!" Yang Qing suddenly shouted.
"Your subordinate knows his mistake. However, I really can't take out the one hundred Orbs of Will now. I can only resort to this!" Miao Yi smiled bitterly.
His words were soft yet forceful! 'Among the Mountain Chieftains of the two manors, you are the most generous. You really can't take out the one hundred low-grade Orbs of Will?'
Yang Qing suddenly narrowed his eyes. At this moment, he finally realized that Miao Yi had changed. He was no longer the Miao Yi from back then. He actually dared to scheme against him and make him a scapegoat!
"Is it because you want to go to the Sea of Constellations, or because I rejected your marriage proposal?" Yang Qing suddenly said with a double meaning.
The expression on Miao Yi's face gradually became indifferent. He raised his head and puffed out his chest, standing there in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing. He smiled and said, "It has nothing to do with these things. I, Miao Yi, have always remembered Manor Head's kindness in recognizing me all those years ago. I have also risked my life to repay you several times. I also once thought of following Manor Head forever. However, I can see from Xiong Xiao that even though I can think this way, when the time comes, Manor Head may not be able to accept me. Even if that day comes, I will not blame Manor Head, because this is the rule of the game. It will always be replaced in an endless cycle. If it were me, I would also do the same. "
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