Miao Yi asked curiously, "If I remember correctly, haven't you already been demoted by me? Why are you up here again? "
Liu Xinggong stammered, not knowing how to respond. Zhou Huan hurriedly stepped forward and cupped his fists, saying, "Mountain Chieftain, Liu Xinggong has outstanding capabilities. With the approval of the two aunties, he has been promoted again."
Miao Yi looked him up and down, then asked, "Could it be that you were promoted again because of your outstanding abilities?"
Zhou Huan's expression stiffened, and he didn't know how to answer.
Miao Yi turned around and glanced at Qian'Er and Xue'Er. Both of them had their heads lowered and were silent. They had failed their Master's expectations. However, it was hard to explain everything that had happened in the past ten years in a short amount of time.
He walked up to Yang Qing and cupped his fists as he said, "Manor Head. Initially, I had wanted to host a banquet at East Arrival Cave to welcome Manor Head and Deacon Fan. Unfortunately, the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave has been replaced. I do not know much about his capabilities, and was afraid that I would neglect Manor Head and Deacon Fan. If Manor Head and Deacon Fan do not blame me, the conditions at Mount Calming Sea are better than here. We can still make it to Mount Calming Sea before nightfall to host another banquet. What do you think, Manor Head and Deacon Fan?"
These words were really not the least bit courteous. It was practically a direct slap to Liu Xinggong's face. It was clearly saying that he did not acknowledge him as the Cave Master!
Yang Qing sensed that Miao Yi was trying to test his attitude. He smiled and said, "You are the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea. Naturally, you, the master, will make the arrangements!"
Fan Zizhang also laughed and said: "The guest shall follow the host's wishes!"
Miao Yi turned around and swept his gaze across the crowd. Then, he decisively ordered, "Return to Mount Calming Sea!" There was a hint of coldness in his voice.
The Cave Master of East Arrival Cave, Liu Xinggong, had a stiff smile on his face. The moment Miao Yi came ashore, he had already ordered his men to prepare a welcoming banquet. It was obvious that there was no need for it now. The crowd at the docks was moving, and soon, they were all gone.
With Yang Qing, Fan Zizhang, Zhao Fei, and Sikong Wuwei at the front, and Miao Yi at the back, hundreds of riders galloped on the main road.
The reason he wanted to return to Mount Calming Sea wasn't just to slap the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave, Liu Xinggong's face. Instead, he sensed that something was amiss, but he didn't understand the situation at the moment, so it wasn't appropriate for him to deal with it casually. It wouldn't be good if there was a misunderstanding.
It was a long and arduous journey. It was a good opportunity for him to talk to Qian'Er and Xue'Er about what had happened.
Throughout the journey, Miao Yi's expression gradually darkened. By the time he reached Mount Calming Sea at nightfall, he had a rough idea of the situation. With Zhou Huan as the leader, the members of the three major sects had taken advantage of his absence to wreak havoc. Not only did he make Qian'Er and Xue'Er a mere figurehead, he even made a despicable deal with Fatty Shen to hand Qian'Er and Xue'Er over to Shen Fenghua to be humiliated.
And every time Shen Fenghua came to Mount Calming Sea, he would sleep in Miao Yi's official residence. The moment he arrived, he would grab two of Miao Yi's women to drink with him!
If Shen Fenghua hadn't been mentioned, Miao Yi would have almost forgotten about him. This time, Shen Fenghua had left a deep impression on him, so much so that he nearly blew his top!
When the troops arrived, Miao Yi appeared calm on the surface. He didn't treat Zhou Huan and the others any differently, and ordered the three of them to entertain Yang Qing and the other esteemed guests. He then returned to the official residence that he had been away from for a long time.
After returning to the hall and sitting down, Qian 'Er asked cautiously, "Milord, it's been a long journey. Would you like to take a bath?"
"There's no rush." Miao Yi shook his head, then looked at the two ladies and smiled, "You two must have suffered during the years I was away."
The two of them felt a lump in their throats as they lifted their skirts and knelt down. "We have let you down, Master."
"It's not your fault! You don't have the right to speak, and you're in trouble as well! I will take care of it when I get back. You don't have to worry. " Miao Yi reached out to help the two of them up and comforted them. He then took out a jade archive and wrote down a decree before handing it to the two of them. "Send it to all the Caves immediately. Have the disciples of the School of Blue Jade gather at Mount Calming Sea to see me."
"Understood!" The two of them acknowledged the order and left. Soon, the ten spirit eagles flew out of Mount Calming Sea and disappeared into the night.
They didn't have to wait too long. Yan Xiu came to report, "The banquet is ready."
Miao Yi then stood up. Qian'Er and Xue'Er followed behind him to Yang Qing's residence. He personally went to invite Yang Qing to the banquet. This was the proper etiquette.
Along the way, Miao Yi accompanied them. Walking on the stone steps of the mountain path, Yang Qing smiled and said, "Miao Yi, I have good news for you. You're going to be promoted this time. I heard that the Palace Lord favors you and wants to transfer you to another place to be a Manor Head. Congratulations! When I was your age, I wasn't even a Cave Master yet. "
'Palace Lord? ' Miao Yi thought to himself, 'What does this have to do with the Palace Lord? My promotion to Manor Head was earned by risking my life in the Sea of Constellations. What does it have to do with the Palace Lord's favor? '
He didn't know that Yang Qing's knowledge was limited. He didn't even know that the Six Sages had sent their men to participate in the Subjugation Crusade. Furthermore, the Subjugation Crusade this time was a little chaotic, so the news didn't spread far and wide. Yang Qing also didn't know that those who came back alive could choose to be a Manor Head of any place they wanted. He thought it was because of the Palace Lord.
However, Miao Yi still replied politely, "I am indebted to Manor Head for your care all these years. I will always remember it!"
Yang Qing could tell that Miao Yi was just being polite. He chuckled and said, "The Hall Master has already issued a decree to me. When you return and complete the handover of Mount Calming Sea, he will order you to go to Suppressing Second Hall. The Hall Master wants to see you."
'Huo Lingxiao still has the nerve to see me?' Miao Yi acknowledged, but then muttered, "I have been away from Mount Calming Sea for many years. I am not too familiar with the current situation in Mount Calming Sea. I'm afraid the handover will take some time."
'He's not even enthusiastic about his promotion?' Yang Qing already knew what the other party was thinking. He shot a glance at Miao Yi and laughed bitterly in his heart. He knew that this brat wouldn't just let the matter rest. With an indifferent expression, he said, "I will leave Qing Ju here. You can just hand over the matters in Mount Calming Sea to her after you've sorted them out. When the time comes, I will naturally send someone to take over."
Miao Yi cupped his fists in thanks and said, "After the handover of Mount Calming Sea is complete, I will go to South Edict Manor to bid farewell to the Manor Head."
Yang Qing thought to himself, 'Don't trouble me with this. You should just leave as soon as possible.' He immediately smiled and said, "Why go through so much trouble? There is no need to be so courteous between us. Besides, haven't we already met? When the time comes, go straight to Suppressing Second Hall. "
The banquet was set up in the Mount Calming Sea Grand Hall. For a while, it was bustling with noise and excitement.
However, after the banquet ended, Yang Qing said that he had urgent matters to attend to and had to rush back to South Edict Manor overnight.
Qing Ju, who was left behind to hand over the handover, was a little surprised. Why didn't she know that South Edict Manor had urgent matters to attend to? When she saw Yang Qing off, she couldn't help but ask him via voice transmission.
Even if she hadn't asked, Yang Qing would have warned her again. He transmitted back, "This brat is dawdling and doesn't want to hand over Mount Calming Sea. He is brewing a grudge! Most of the Mountain Chieftains and attendants I brought with me are from the three major sects. With me here, it would be inconvenient for him to make a move. Since he has already made up his mind to make a move, if I continue to stay here, this brat might even turn against me. Why should I go looking for trouble and make things difficult for myself? Qing Ju, don't go out too often during this period. You only need to wait for him to hand over the mountain. Don't get involved. I don't want the matter of Mount Calming Sea to spread to the two manors. I want it to end as soon as possible. Do you understand? "
"Understood." Qing Ju transmitted her voice in reply.
Miao Yi and the others escorted Yang Qing and the others to the mountain gates. Qin Weiwei turned back to look at Miao Yi from time to time. As a woman, it wasn't convenient for her to say anything to Miao Yi in public. So other than a few polite words, she didn't say anything else. She originally wanted to stay in Mount Calming Sea, but Yang Qing had strictly ordered her to return with him. There was no room for negotiation.
Watching as the large group of people rumbled away under the low curtain of night, Miao Yi's gaze flickered. He seemed to be deep in thought, and sighed to himself. Yang Qing was quietly doing him a favor! He had already restrained himself for the time being, but it seemed like Yang Qing had still guessed his thoughts. If it weren't for the fact that Yang Qing's cultivation was a little low, he would be an incredible person. He had never seen anyone who was smarter than Yang Qing.
When he thought of this, Miao Yi suddenly found it funny. His own cultivation was even lower than Yang Qing's, and yet he was actually looking down on Yang Qing's low cultivation. It seemed like he had seen too many people with high cultivation in the Sea of Constellations.
Turning back, the various Cave Masters of Mount Calming Sea also came forward to say their goodbyes. They truly felt a little nervous around Miao Yi, and wanted to hide as far away as possible. Once Miao Yi left, the matter would be over.
Unexpectedly, Miao Yi waved his hand and said, "There's no rush. Everyone, rest here for now. I have been away from Mount Calming Sea for too long. I still need to find you all to understand the situation later! "He then instructed Qian'Er and Xue'Er to send Qing Ju off to rest. Then, with his hands behind his back, he expressionlessly left.
The various Cave Masters exchanged glances, then ran towards Zhou Huan and the others. The atmosphere in the entire Mount Calming Sea was extremely oppressive amidst the calm.
When he returned to his official residence, Miao Yi ordered his men to prepare a feast, and invited Yan Beihong, Zhao Fei, and Sikong Wuwei over for a drink. What he had done earlier could be considered as an official social event. Now, he was officially playing host to the three of them.
"Little Brother, isn't this Mount Calming Sea a little too dangerous? Not only did someone want to sleep with your woman, he even wanted to sleep with mine. How can you tolerate this?"
As soon as he sat down at the table, Yan Beihong couldn't help but speak up when he saw Miao Yi's calm demeanor.
Miao Yi calmly replied, "Don't worry, Big Brother Yan. I will definitely give you an explanation for this!"
Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei didn't know what was going on, so they asked curiously, "What's going on?"
Yan Beihong then briefly explained what had happened in Mount Calming Sea. The two of them were furious as they listened.
At this moment, Yan Xiu came in and reported, "Mountain Chieftain, Tian Qingfeng wishes to see you."
Miao Yi calmly replied, "I am currently entertaining a guest. Let's talk tomorrow. I will naturally look for him tomorrow."
Yan Xiu then went out to send Tian Qingfeng away.
The next afternoon, the original School of Blue Jade disciples from the various abodes of Immortals in Mount Calming Sea arrived one after another. This immediately made Zhou Huan and the other disciples of the three major sects nervous. They didn't know what Miao Yi was up to. They were even prepared to fight him if Miao Yi tried to force himself on them.
The first twenty disciples from the School of Blue Jade followed Miao Yi to Mount Calming Sea. Later on, when Mount Calming Sea was lacking in manpower, Elder Tong Renmei from the School of Blue Jade personally sent another twenty disciples over. At this moment, all forty disciples were anxiously gathered in Mount Calming Sea's Assembly Hall.
When the sky was about to turn dark, Miao Yi led Yan Xiu, Qian'Er, and Xue'Er out from the rear hall.
As soon as Miao Yi sat on the Mountain Chieftain's throne, everyone immediately bowed in unison, "Greetings, Mountain Chieftain!"
"No need for formalities!" Miao Yi waved his hand, then nodded to Yan Xiu and the others. Yan Xiu, Qian'Er, and Xue'Er immediately went to stand guard outside the hall, not allowing anyone to approach.
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