What a domineering statement! Xu Jinsong was shocked speechless, but at the same time, he felt that it made some sense! Why did things become so easy in the hands of these three idiots?
He quickly came to an answer. These three idiots only knew how to use their fists, not their brains. They only knew how to use brute force!
Moreover, Miao Yi and the others also knew that it was useless to just talk. They would only be making excuses for themselves, and at the same time, giving the other party an explanation. They still had to pay the price. For people who were used to receiving benefits, they would feel uncomfortable if they didn't give them something, as if they owed them something. At the end of the day, they would only do things for them if there were benefits to be had. They didn't care about relationships.
As such, the three of them handed over a set of First Grade Armor Artifacts they had prepared beforehand. As soon as he accepted the generous gift, Advisor Xu's expression immediately brightened up. He even reminded them, "Things have gotten out of hand. It won't be easy for me to argue for you all on my own. Ji Ze and Huang Jizhang still need some help. Don't hold onto the things you have so tightly. If you're dead, no matter how many things you have, they won't be yours!"
This was the attitude of helping to solve a problem.
The three of them agreed, and then began discussing how to deal with the Manor Head.
After calling for two handmaidens to escort the three of them out, Xu Jinsong slowly walked out with his hands behind his back and watched the three of them descend the mountain.
The two handmaidens walked up to him and asked, "Milord! Since they've caused such a big mess, can you help them get through this? "
"Even if I don't help them, they'll still get through this. They're new here, so they don't know the rules here. It's better for them to follow the rules of the outside world. Traversing Water Palace can't just disrespect the Celestial Sage and the Overlord the moment they arrive. At most, I'll just punish them. " Xu Jinsong was in a good mood as he rubbed the storage ring on his finger that contained a set of First Grade Armor Artifacts. How many years would it take for the Manor Heads to pay their respects in exchange for such a set of Armor Artifacts? If he didn't scare them a little, he wouldn't have gotten it so easily. He scoffed, "They're just three simple-minded brats who only know how to act recklessly!"
As for Ji Ze and Huang Jizhang, Miao Yi and the other two went up to receive another round of scolding. They then paid their respects to the Hall Master, who then summoned the three Advisors and six Deacons to the conference hall for a meeting.
A round of scolding was inevitable as the three of them stood in the hall. The people on both sides took turns to condemn the other party. Although they were scolding him, the three Advisors still spoke up for him. Furthermore, the six deacons were all subordinates of the three Advisors, and the three Advisors were all speaking up for them. The six deacons naturally chimed in.
And so, the fake became the truth, and all the blame was placed on Chang Zijiu. They made it seem like Tranquil Sun Manor was the one who provoked them first. Even if Chang Zijiu died, he wouldn't be able to explain himself. Even if he said that he was a heinous criminal, there was nothing he could do.
As for Hall Master Shen Huaixin … As soon as Miao Yi and the others arrived, he knew that something bad would happen to Tranquil Sun Manor. Since everyone was blaming Chang Zijiu for it, he naturally took the opportunity to back down.
Truth be told, it could be said that he had tacitly allowed Miao Yi and the others to make a move against Chang Zijiu. However, he didn't expect the three of them to make such a big fuss out of it, killing every single member of Tranquil Sun Manor.
Even though the fault lay with Tranquil Sun Manor, it was impossible for Miao Yi and the others to claim that they had done nothing wrong. They had gotten away with a major crime, but they couldn't get away with a minor one.
In the end, the punishment for the three of them was to forfeit their harvest for ten years!
After that, Shen Huaixin ordered Miao Yi and the others to split up a portion of their forces to temporarily guard Tranquil Sun Manor. After that, Miao Yi and the others were sent to take over Tranquil Sun Manor.
The discussions continued in the grand hall, discussing who would take over Tranquil Sun Manor. Meanwhile, Miao Yi and the others were chased out. They couldn't allow the three main culprits to participate in the discussion.
After exiting Suppressing Tenth Hall, the three of them exchanged glances with one another. Even though they knew that nothing would happen to them this time, the fact that their punishment was so light was something they had to pay for. Otherwise, the three Advisors wouldn't have spoken up for them.
However, the three of them knew very well in their hearts. They couldn't hide the fact that the three of them were cheating on each other any longer. It was only a matter of time before the three Advisors found out. When they first arrived, none of them expected such a situation to unfold. Three Advisors with no actual authority actually inserted people into their ranks without any prior discussion. Each of the three Advisors only had ten Mountain Chieftain positions under their command, yet the three Advisors had given them more than ten names. No matter how capable the three of them were, they wouldn't be able to arrange for all of them. It would be strange if they didn't expose themselves.
However, the three of them didn't really care. They had already thought it through when they made their move against Tranquil Sun Manor. If they found out later, then so be it. 'As long as we get through this, we won't cause any more trouble in the future. We're prepared to hide like turtles. What can they do to us? They're just trying to find ways to cause trouble for us. What kind of trouble could there possibly be in a place as soft as this? To the three of them, who were used to seeing bloodshed, as long as they didn't lose their lives, any trouble was no trouble at all. It wasn't like other places where one's life could be in danger if they weren't careful. That was the kind of trouble that you had no choice but to deal with. '
Now that the three of them had sufficient cultivation resources in their hands, it was time for them to focus on their cultivation. They wouldn't have to fight for cultivation resources for quite some time. It didn't matter if they were isolated by the entire Suppressing Tenth Hall!
As the three of them exited the palace and mounted their mounts to descend the mountain, Sikong Wuwei suddenly chuckled and said, "Have you guys realized? There's actually a benefit to hiding here."
Zhao Fei calmly continued, "There's no need to worry about our lives. We can cultivate in peace. Come to think of it, we didn't lose out in choosing this place."
The three of them exchanged glances and burst into laughter. This was something they never even dreamed of before they came here to avenge Qi Xiuhong. No amount of money could buy a benefit like this. Not to mention, those who had chosen a good territory would inevitably have to deal with the other factions. Fighting and killing were inevitable as well. Now that they thought about it, it was indeed a good thing that they were in the wrong. Perhaps this really was Qi Xiuhong's way of repaying them.
Waiting at the foot of the mountain, Mu Tailai and the others saw the cheerful expressions on the three of them and knew that they must be fine. They couldn't help but wonder in their hearts, 'They still managed to pass after causing such a huge commotion?'
The group of nine riders left Suppressing Tenth Hall and galloped on without stopping. Halfway through, they parted ways once more and returned to their respective territories.
As soon as they returned to Raincloud Manor, Miao Yi leaped off his mount. Yan Xiu immediately ran over to inform him that an important guest had arrived. It was Traversing Water Palace's Advisor, Tao Qingli!
'Granny Tao's granddaughter, Tao Qingli?' Miao Yi's heart skipped a beat. He could already guess why Tao Qingli was here. He knew that there was no way he could hide what had happened from the higher-ups. After all, there was no way he could hide the fact that he had suddenly lost over a thousand cultivators. However, Miao Yi didn't think that Tao Qingli would come here without even informing Suppressing Tenth Hall. He didn't even have time to make any preparations. It was clear that Tao Qingli was taking this matter very seriously. This further confirmed his suspicions!
After giving Yan Xiu some instructions, Miao Yi hurried into the official residence.
As soon as he entered the main hall, he saw a gentle-looking woman dressed in green sitting at the head of the table. She had an air of nobility about her, and two handmaidens stood beside her. Meanwhile, Qian'Er and Xue'Er were obediently standing below, replying to her.
"Your humble servant, Manor Head Miao Yi of Raincloud Manor, pays his respects to the Advisor!" Miao Yi quickly bowed in greeting. He stole a glance at Qian'Er and Xue'Er, and noticed that their foreheads were already covered in sweat.
The two of them quickly transmitted their voices over to Miao Yi. As expected, Tao Qingli was here for the incident at Tranquil Sun Manor.
"So you're Miao Yi, the one who ranked in the top ten of the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade?" Tao Qingli asked coldly as she swept her gaze over him.
"That's me!" Miao Yi replied.
Tao Qingli's words were like a sharp blade stabbing straight at him. "Who gave you the courage to attack Tranquil Sun Manor?"
Miao Yi replied, "I really didn't know much about the situation in Traversing Water Palace. Back when I was in Traversing Moon Palace, the territories were always occupied by those who were more capable. I didn't expect … I've just returned from Suppressing Tenth Hall, and I've already realized my mistake. I won't do it again!"
"Lies! When you, Zhao Fei, and Sikong Wuwei chose to surround Tranquil Sun Manor, I already felt that something was amiss. Now, it's clear that this was all premeditated! "Tao Qingli barked," What are you trying to do? Confess now! "
Miao Yi smiled bitterly. "I really don't have any ulterior motives. Back then, the three of us chose this place because we wanted to avoid a calamity. However, we got into some trouble in the capital city, and after learning that Traversing Water Palace's Palace Lord was willing to protect us, we decided to come here on the spur of the moment. It was also thanks to the Palace Lord that we were able to escape from the capital city. You should know this better than anyone else! "
Tao Qingli glared at him. "Don't you think your words are a little too incoherent? First, you said you came here to seize territory, and now you're saying you came here to avoid a calamity. Which one should I believe? Or do you have some ulterior motive?"
Miao Yi cupped his fists and said, "Advisor, I came here to avoid a calamity. At first, I never thought of attacking Tranquil Sun Manor. However, I was forced to do so because I had no other choice!"
Tao Qingli laughed coldly. "I'd like to know who was so bold as to force you to attack Tranquil Sun Manor. Could it be Shen Huaixin?"
Miao Yi smiled bitterly. "I don't dare to tell you. I'm afraid that someone will come after me if I do!"
"If you don't tell me, I'll come after you right now!" Tao Qingli spat out, "Don't make me do this the hard way. Even if I were to kill you right now, no one would dare to say anything!"
"Since you insist on forcing me to tell you, then I have no choice but to tell you the truth!" Miao Yi lowered his hands, stood up, and said loudly, "Before coming to Suppressing Tenth Hall, I really didn't know that this place was in such a mess! I've been to many places before, but I've never seen such a chaotic place before. What an eye-opener! "
Tao Qingli was taken aback by his words. "Chaotic? What's so chaotic about it? Are you trying to take advantage of your own ignorance? Is there anywhere else in the entire Celestial Nation that's more peaceful than Traversing Water Palace? Everyone on the outside is in danger, and there's no end to the slaughter. It's your good fortune to be able to come here. Most people can't even get in even if they wanted to. If it weren't for the Celestial Sage, do you think you'd have such a good fortune? It's fine if you don't care about your good fortune, but you even dare to spout nonsense! "
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