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Their next stop was Mount Shaotai. Before going there, Miao Yi took a detour to Changfeng City, the place where he was born and raised.
Changfeng City was within the borders of South Edict Manor, so it wasn't too far away. Miao Yi didn't feel anything when he was assigned to South Edict Manor, but now that he was leaving his hometown, he couldn't suppress his emotions. Hence, he decided to come back for a look. If there was nothing else, he probably wouldn't come back again.
Miao Yi, Zhao Fei, and Sikong Wuwei each brought their handmaidens into the city. The city was still the same. The least changed was the weather-beaten walls.
The city was still the same city. The least change in the entire city was probably the weather-beaten city walls. As for the biggest change in the city, it was nothing more than the replacement of the old with the new generation. There were no longer any familiar faces, and the houses and buildings that could not withstand the wind and rain.
The people of this world lived day after day, so they didn't need to change too much. The cultivators who controlled this world didn't want their believers to change too much either. All they needed was their devout faith.
Standing at the end of the street, Miao Yi looked at the former home that had been turned into a silk shop. He couldn't see a single trace of familiarity. Compared to the last time he was here, the shop's business was even more prosperous. The shop had expanded once again, and now included a few houses on the left and right.
The others didn't know why Miao Yi was staring blankly at the shop. Zhao Fei asked, "Brother Miao, have you been here before?"
Miao Yi snapped out of his daze and looked at Qian'Er and Xue'Er following behind him. He pointed at the main entrance of the silk shop and said with a smile, "If I remember correctly, the old residence by the main entrance is where I grew up."
The others couldn't help but sigh as they understood Miao Yi's intentions.
The passersby walked around them and looked at them with unfamiliar eyes. The men had an extraordinary aura, and the women were as beautiful as fairies. The passersby were a little afraid to approach them.
Miao Yi suddenly stepped forward and stopped a young man. He cupped his fists and asked, "Young man. Do you know where City Lord Huang's family is? "
"City Lord Huang? Which City Lord Huang? " The young man was a little confused. "I've never heard of any City Lord Huang in this city. Did you make a mistake?"
Miao Yi was taken aback, but soon smiled. He cupped his fists and said, "Sorry for disturbing you!"
He went back to find an elderly man to ask. The old man replied with an "oh" twice, then shook his head and said, "Huang Family! They've been in decline for a long time! "He didn't disappoint Miao Yi, and personally led the way.
The group walked through several streets. They arrived at a pork jerky shop.
Under the old man's guidance, Miao Yi found it a little funny. This man was actually the child he saw when he broke into the City Lord's Manor all those years ago. The son of Guard Elder Huang, who had been preying on the cradle of the cradle. Now, he was actually doing the same shady business as Miao Yi did all those years ago.
An old woman walked out from the courtyard behind the pork stall with a vegetable basket in her hand. She was dressed in plain clothes and looked hale and hearty, with a healthy body.
The old man leading the way immediately walked over. Pulling her back, she pointed at Miao Yi and the others and said, "Big Sis, there are guests here to see you."
The old woman, who was pulled over by the enthusiastic old man, looked at Miao Yi suspiciously. She wanted to say something, but stopped herself. She didn't know who this guest was. She had forgotten how long it had been since she last saw such a noble guest.
"This is Guard Elder Huang's second wife, the daughter of the tofu shop's Old Li." The old man explained to Miao Yi. His voice was a little loud, probably because his ears weren't good enough.
Miao Yi was actually a little surprised. He didn't expect the daughter of the tofu shop's Old Li to still be alive. She seemed to be in good health, and could be said to have a long life among mortals. It was just that she was so old that he couldn't recognize her.
Miao Yi casually took a piece of gold crystal and stuffed it into the old man's hand. After sending the old man away, he quickly grabbed another handful of gold crystals and placed them into the old woman's vegetable basket. Without saying a word, he turned around and led the group away.
The old woman was stunned, and a little frightened. Why did he suddenly give her so much money for no reason? She hurriedly caught up to Miao Yi and blocked his way. She asked nervously, "Esteemed guest, why did you give me so much money for no reason? I really can't bear it. May I know if esteemed guest is a relative of the Huang family, or …"
If she was an old friend of the Li family, there was no reason she wouldn't recognize her. Thinking about it, it could only be someone from the Huang family that she had never met before.
Miao Yi pondered for a moment, then asked, "Do you really want to know who I am?"
The old woman tried asking, "Can't I tell you?"
Miao Yi hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Sister Li, do you still remember the young butcher, Miao Yi, from the pork stall opposite the tofu shop?"
The old woman was instantly shocked and stared at him with widened eyes. After Head Guard Huang's death, she had heard Head Guard Huang's daughter mention that the young butcher had also become an immortal. This memory was a long time ago, and now that it had been evoked, she stammered in panic, "Could it be that you're …"
Miao Yi nodded and smiled. "Yes, I am here!" He cupped his fists and said, "Sister Li, take care!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he circled around the stall and led the others away.
The old woman still didn't know that Miao Yi was the one who killed Head Guard Elder Huang. She only stared at Miao Yi's youthful and robust figure, as well as the beautiful woman by his side. From afar, she recalled how her own family had thrown away the betrothal gifts that the young man had sent to propose marriage. The past flashed in her mind, and she was speechless for a long time.
"Mother! Who was that?! " Her son, who had just finished dealing with the customers at the pork stall, quickly came over and helped his mother collect the money from the basket. It was too ostentatious to carry so much money on the streets.
The old woman turned around with a complicated expression on her face, and reached out to help her son adjust his clothes. She could be considered as someone who had experienced many upheavals, and had experienced the fickleness of human nature. She smiled calmly and said, "I can't remember. It should be an old friend of the Huang family. He saw that we were in dire straits, and decided to lend us a hand. Keep the money well. It's getting late. I'll go buy some groceries and make dinner … "
After leaving the city, Miao Yi's mood suddenly lightened up. He never thought that he would be able to meet an old friend again. At least one of his wishes had been fulfilled.
Everyone mounted their horses in the mountain forest. Miao Yi cast a glance at Changfeng City from afar, then resolutely turned around and quickly led everyone away.
Mount Shaotai! It wasn't Miao Yi's first time here. Back then, when he was at odds with Xiong Xiao, he had come all the way here, forcing Xiong Xiao to abandon his personal handmaidens and flee!
Mount Shaotai had already received a message from South Edict Manor beforehand, and knew that Miao Yi was coming. Scouts were dispatched from afar, and before he could even reach the mountain gates, Qin Weiwei had already led her people to welcome him, her white dress fluttering like a pear blossom. Her expression didn't change at all.
This time, only Miao Yi had brought a few attendants with him. He would be back soon, so he had no intention of making Zhao Fei and the others run around. He also didn't want to trouble Qin Weiwei with the presence of so many Manor Heads.
As he leapt down from his steed in front of the mountain gates, Qin Weiwei and the others had already stepped forward to greet him, "Greetings, Manor Head Miao!"
"No need for formalities!" Miao Yi extended his hand to help her up. His gaze swept across Hong Mian and Lu Liu behind Qin Weiwei, and finally fell on Chen Fei, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. He smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
After several decades of cultivation, Chen Fei's cultivation had already reached White Lotus Sixth Grade. Under Qin Weiwei's care, he had already become a Cave Master. Faced with Miao Yi's display of goodwill, Chen Fei smiled in a reserved manner. After all, the difference in status between the two of them was too great. It was no longer appropriate for him to address Miao Yi as Brother Miao anymore. Miao Yi had come for him this time, and he already knew that this was the reason why Qin Weiwei had urgently summoned him from her own territory.
In front of outsiders, Qin Weiwei couldn't appear too close to Miao Yi. She stepped aside to make way for him and extended her hand to invite him in, saying, "Manor Head Miao, this way please!"
Miao Yi politely declined, "There are still a few friends waiting outside. It's not convenient for me to linger. I'm here for Chen Fei." As he said this, he took out Yang Qing's handwritten decree and showed it to Qin Weiwei.
This time, when he left South Edict Manor to take up his post in Raincloud Manor, he didn't bring any of South Edict Manor's cultivators with him. He only wanted Yan Xiu and Chen Fei. Yang Qing naturally had to give them face, and wouldn't hold onto them any longer!
"Chen Fei! Are you willing to come with me? "Miao Yi held onto Chen Fei's arm and asked.
Chen Fei smiled bitterly. 'Your relationship with the three major sects has already reached such a state. Now that you've done this, everyone will know that you and I are close. I have no choice but to leave.' He immediately cupped his fists and said, "Your humble servant is willing to follow Manor Head!"
However, Qin Weiwei's eyes flickered as she said, "Those waiting outside are friends. Could it be that Manor Head Miao thinks that Qin Weiwei's status is too low to be your friend? That I won't even have the time to have a cup of tea with you?"
At this point, what else could Miao Yi say? He could only disturb her for a while.
Inside the guest hall, Qin Weiwei shot a glance at Hong Mian and Lu Liu. Understanding her intentions, they invited Manor Head Miao's attendants to another room to rest.
As of now, Hong Mian and Lu Liu couldn't address Miao Yi as Lord Miao anymore. This was because Miao Yi's status was higher than Qin Weiwei's, so they could only address him as Manor Head.
Qin Weiwei personally poured tea for Miao Yi and sat down beside him. She smiled and said, "Manor Head Miao is concerned about taking care of Chen Fei, and yet isn't willing to take care of me. You even made it difficult for me to come in and sit down. It looks like Qin Weiwei is truly out of your league."
Miao Yi raised his cup and smiled bitterly. "There are no outsiders here. Why do you have to insult me? Why do you have to be so harsh on Manor Head? I am indebted to Chen Fei, so it is only natural for me to take care of him. You have Manor Head Yang's protection, so why would you need me to take care of you? "
"You can't say that. I do want to leave my foster father's protection and go out on my own to gain experience. Actually, everyone is well aware that no matter what I do in South Edict Manor, everyone has to listen to my foster father's wishes. I am actually just a decoration! If you really want to, why don't you ask me to be your subordinate as well? "Qin Weiwei seemed to be teasing him.
Miao Yi shook his head and said, "Do you think Manor Head Yang will feel at ease letting you follow me? After the matter of the marriage proposal, he has always been on guard against me, afraid that I will eat you up. Even if I am willing to take you with me, Manor Head Yang will not let me go! "
Qin Weiwei was silent. Of course she knew it was impossible, but she still forced a smile and said, "Do you really think of me as a friend? Weren't you just brushing me off because of my foster father? "
Miao Yi was astonished. "How is that possible? If I didn't think of you as a friend, why would I entrust my friend to you?"
Qin Weiwei stared into his eyes and asked, "If one day I obtain my foster father's approval, and he is willing to let me go, will you be willing to take me in?"
Miao Yi teased, "If he dares to let you go, then I will dare to take you in."
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