"Hong Xiu, Hong Fu?" Miao Yi was shocked.
How could he forget such a unique name? Wasn't that the name of Yan Beihong's maidservant? He finally understood who the so-called big brother was.
His friendship with Yan Beihong had started when the two of them were still very young. Both of them had saved each other's lives before, so it could be said that they were extremely close. In the cultivation realm, Yan Beihong was worthy of being called Miao Yi's Big Brother.
What surprised him was why Yan Beihong would send two handmaidens over when the two places were so far apart. Could it be that Yan Beihong had come as well?
Thinking of Yan Beihong, Miao Yi couldn't help but think of the Glorious Cloud Sect. Not only was it the number one sect in the First Earthly Branch, but it was also one of the top sects in the entire Celestial Nation. It was even more powerful than a sect like the Sword Deviate Sect. How could he have forgotten about the relationship between Yan Beihong and the Glorious Cloud Sect? If he could get Yan Beihong to establish a relationship with the Glorious Cloud Sect, wouldn't he have a powerful ally in the Sea of Constellations? He immediately became spirited and said loudly, "Quick, invite him in!"
Qian 'Er received the order and left.
"A guest has arrived. I'll go down and take a look." Miao Yi turned around and excused himself to Qin Weiwei.
Qin Weiwei was also curious as to who it was that could make Miao Yi so energetic, as though he was on steroids, so she followed him down the loft.
After waiting in the courtyard for a short while, Qian 'Er led two beautiful women into the courtyard. These two women were dressed in bright red dresses and were very eye-catching. Their figures were enchanting, and there was a sense of grandeur in their eyes. However, it was obvious that they were exhausted from a long journey.
Miao Yi's eyes lit up. His guess was right. They were indeed Yan Beihong's handmaidens.
When Hong Xiu and Hong Fu saw Miao Yi standing in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, their eyes lit up as well. Qian'Er, who had been introduced to them, stood behind Miao Yi. The two of them immediately stepped forward and knelt on one knee to pay their respects, "Hong Xiu and Hong Fu greet Lord Miao!"
"Get up, get up." Miao Yi didn't expect the two of them to greet him so respectfully. He quickly stepped forward and helped them up by holding their arms with both hands. He looked at their expressions and said, "You must have had a long journey to get here. Is Big Brother Yan here?"
The two of them looked at each other. He looked at the six women in the courtyard and shook his head, as if he had something he couldn't say.
Miao Yi understood and said, "Follow me." He then turned around and led the two girls to his silent quarters.
The newcomer seemed to have a close relationship with Miao Yi. He even addressed Miao Yi as' Lord Miao '. This was how Hong Mian and Lu Liu addressed Miao Yi. Everyone in the courtyard exchanged glances. Qin Weiwei asked Qian'Er and Xue'Er, "Who is this Big Brother Yan that Miao Yi mentioned?"
The two ladies shook their heads, indicating that they hadn't heard of it either. Even if they had, without Miao Yi's permission, they wouldn't tell anyone else about it.
He led Hong Xiu and Hong Fu to his secret cultivation room. Miao Yi turned around and smiled, "There are no outsiders here. If you have something to say, just say it."
After the two of them looked at each other, they cupped their hands together and said, "Hong Xiu and Hong Fu congratulate Lord Miao on your promotion."
Miao Yi was taken aback. He had been a Mountain Chieftain for quite a few years now. Wasn't it a little too late to congratulate him now? He quickly realized that when he found Yan Beihong all those years ago, he was still the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave. More accurately, he was the Steed Deputy of East Arrival Cave.
But what puzzled Miao Yi was how the two of them knew that he had become a Mountain Chieftain despite being so far away from each other. His eyes flashed. He cautiously asked, "Did you two go to East Arrival Cave first?"
Hong Xiu nodded and smiled, "Lord Miao is wise. We did indeed go to East Arrival Cave to pay our respects. When we heard from the cultivator guarding the gate that Lord Miao had been promoted to Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea, we immediately returned to look for you."
Both of them were amazed. Even though Miao Yi's progress wasn't as fast as Yan Beihong's, they knew that no ordinary person could become a Mountain Chieftain in just a few decades. Their Master's brother wasn't as simple as he seemed!
"I've made you two travel quite a bit."
"Thank you for your concern, Lord Miao. Compared to coming here from the First Earthly Branch, this distance is nothing."
"That's true." Miao Yi nodded and didn't hold back. He immediately asked, "I was just asking if your Big Brother Yan had arrived. I saw the two of you hesitating. Did something happen?"
The two ladies' faces instantly darkened. Hong Fu replied, "My Master has encountered some trouble. I'm afraid his life is in danger. "
Miao Yi was shocked. "What do you mean?"
Hong Xiu immediately took out a jade archive from her storage ring and presented it to Miao Yi with both hands. "This is the letter my Master has ordered us to deliver to you, Lord Miao."
Miao Yi quickly took the archive and examined it. Indeed, it was Yan Beihong's handwritten letter. He couldn't help but smile bitterly as he read it.
So Yan Beihong was also on the list of participants in the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. However, Yan Beihong was even worse off than Miao Yi. This was because Yan Beihong's cultivation speed was simply too fast, even faster than Miao Yi's. In just a few decades, his cultivation had already reached Blue Lotus Second Grade. Moreover, Yan Beihong loved going on expeditions. Before Hong Xiu and Hong Fu arrived, Yan Beihong had already conquered two mountains. He was now a Mountain Chieftain of three Mountains.
Miao Yi couldn't help but sigh. It was no wonder Yan Beihong had already become a Mountain Chieftain when he first met him.
As the saying goes, the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be destroyed by the wind. Those who were too outstanding would easily attract jealousy from others, and their rapid rise would inevitably offend many. Yan Beihong's cultivation speed had aroused the Manor Head's apprehension. Even the Glorious Cloud Sect had sensed that something was amiss. This was because the Glorious Cloud Sect's cultivation techniques couldn't progress this quickly. What's more, Yan Beihong didn't have any cultivation resources. As such, they secretly pressured Yan Beihong to tell them the truth. However, Yan Beihong refused. Relying on his status as an official, the Glorious Cloud Sect couldn't do anything to him.
As such, Yan Beihong's fate was obvious. He had offended the Glorious Cloud Sect and aroused the Manor Head's apprehension. Hence, when the name list for the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade was released, Yan Beihong couldn't escape this calamity.
The reason Hong Xiu and Hong Fu had come here was simple.
The Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade was a gathering of Blue Lotus elites of the cultivation realm. A hundred and fifty thousand cultivators were rushing to the Sea of Constellations. Including the troops of the Yao Nation's local lord, the total number of cultivators was estimated to be over a hundred and eighty thousand. No matter how confident Yan Beihong was, he wouldn't have been able to face such a large-scale battle.
On top of that, Yan Beihong had offended all the surrounding forces. The moment he went to the Sea of Constellations, Hong Xiu and Hong Fu's fate would be obvious. No man would be willing to see their women suffer such a miserable fate. He had asked Hong Xiu and Hong Fu to come here because he couldn't find anyone else he could entrust them to. After much thought, he came to the conclusion that only his Little Brother, Miao Yi, was trustworthy. This was because he had personally witnessed Miao Yi's character, so he was confident in him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked Hong Xiu and Hong Fu to come all this way.
In the jade archive, Yan Beihong had clearly explained everything that had happened. It could be said that he had entrusted his two ladies to Miao Yi. He also made it clear that if he could make it back alive, he would definitely come and fetch the two ladies himself. If he couldn't make it back alive, he would already be dead anyway. He said that the two women were quite attractive, so he didn't hesitate to ask Miao Yi to take them as his women to accompany him in bed. His only request was that Miao Yi wouldn't mistreat the two women.
Miao Yi broke out in a cold sweat at the unruliness and wildness in his words. 'Take your women to accompany me in bed? Am I that kind of person?'
However, he could vaguely understand Yan Beihong's pain and helplessness. Who would be willing to take care of someone else's women for the rest of their lives? It would be fine in the short term, but in the long run, he would be a little worried. The only solution was to tie them to each other. Hong Xiu and Hong Fu's cultivation wasn't high, and they didn't have much to offer either. What could they possibly tie Miao Yi to? It was none other than their own bodies. In the end, Miao Yi had Qian 'Er and Xue' Er acknowledge Yao Ruoxian as their adoptive father in the end.
After reading through the jade archive, Miao Yi sighed, then cautiously asked, "Do the two of you know the contents of Big Brother Yan's jade archive?"
The two women's eyes reddened slightly as they lowered their heads in silence. After a while, they looked at each other, then raised their heads and said with determination in their eyes, "If Master doesn't return after the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade, Hong Xiu and Hong Fu are willing to serve Lord Miao." What they meant was that they would wait for the results before deciding whether or not to offer their bodies.
As expected, they knew about it. It seemed Yan Beihong must have told the two of them about it before coming here. Miao Yi could see a hint of suspicion in the two women's eyes. It seemed like if Yan Beihong didn't return, the two of them were prepared to endure the humiliation and wait for the day they could exact their revenge!
"You're overthinking things. Big Brother Yan and I are very close. Why would I touch his women? I, Miao Yi, am not that shameless." Miao Yi waved the jade archive in his hand and continued, "Judging from the distance, the participants from your side should have been announced quite early. I believe Big Brother Yan is already on his way. May I know where Big Brother Yan is heading to board the ship? If it's close, there's still time to meet him."
Because he was going to the Sea of Constellations as well, if he didn't return, the two of them would definitely have to move with Qian'Er and the others. It wouldn't be convenient for them to stay in Mount Calming Sea any longer. If Yan Beihong came back alive, he might not be able to find the two of them.
Hong Fu replied, "Three months ago, when the participants of the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade were announced, Master only knew that the troops of the First Earthly Branch would gather and depart. He didn't know where they were heading to. Master told us to leave early, so we didn't have the time to ask around."
If they didn't know, then there was nothing they could do. In any case, it wasn't likely that they would board the ship from East Arrival Cave. Miao Yi had already received word from his superiors that the entire Fifth Earthly Branch's forces would gather at East Arrival Cave and board the ship together. Each ship could carry around two hundred people. Ten ships would be just enough to carry all two thousand of the Fifth Earthly Branch's forces.
"Hong Xiu, Hong Fu. I have some unfortunate news to tell you." Miao Yi smiled bitterly and said, "Big Brother Yan and I share the same fate. Back then, the two of us risked our lives together in the Boundless Secular World. I never thought that we would have to participate in the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade together."
"Ah!" The two of them were shocked. They exclaimed in unison, "Lord Miao will be participating in the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade too!"
Miao Yi nodded and said, "You don't have to worry. Stay here with peace of mind. Once you're here, just treat this place as your own home. Don't feel restrained. I've already arranged an escape route for my handmaidens. Once you return, try to get closer to Qian'Er and Xue'Er. I will make the necessary arrangements. If anything happens, the two of them will escort you safely away. We will not let Big Brother Yan down."
The two of them exchanged glances. It seemed like they didn't have to worry about sacrificing themselves anymore. They then bowed and said, "We will listen to Lord Miao's arrangements."
Miao Yi nodded. He couldn't help but feel a little helpless inside. Previously, he had wanted Yan Beihong to contact the Glorious Cloud Sect, but in the end, even Yan Beihong himself couldn't protect himself. He could only give up on this idea. (To be continued.)
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