As he said this, he even shook his head sadly.
Watching the beauty beside him gradually grow old and develop feelings for him, he finally had to send her away alive. Although he would be able to live a carefree life with them taking care of him when he returned to the city, he had already wasted his youth here. Most of them would die alone when they returned to the city. Just thinking about it made him feel a little unbearable.
Miao Yi slowly sipped his tea. He could understand, but he didn't say anything. This kind of thing was very normal. There were only so many cultivation resources, and it was impossible to share them equally. Only those who were capable could have them.
Zhou Liqin soon arrived. After greeting each other, the three of them sat around the table and reminisced.
The two 'old friends' even asked about the 'traitor Miao' out of concern. The two of them expressed that they didn't believe Miao Yi was that kind of person, and asked what was going on.
Miao Yi wanted to pour out his troubles to the two of them, but he really didn't know how to explain it to them. Cheng Aofang, Zhuang Youwen, Shang Liuhuan, Bo Yan, Shi Xiaotian, Zhu Yaoxian, Tao Qingli, Zhao Fei, Sikong Wuwei, and so on. How many of these people could the two of them know? He would probably have to introduce them one by one first, but the status of these people was too far apart from the two of them. Some things couldn't be explained without breaking it down, because the two of them had never interacted with them before.
At this moment, Miao Yi truly realized the gap between him and the two of them. It wasn't just in terms of cultivation, but more importantly, in terms of knowledge. They were on completely different levels. He didn't need to show off his high and mighty status in front of the two of them, but he now realized that matters at his level were no longer suitable to communicate with the two of them.
"It's hard to explain these things in a short time. In short, I just met a bunch of ungrateful people." Miao Yi smiled and brushed it off.
They drank and chatted for a while. Seeing that Miao Yi was a gentle person without any airs, Zhou Liqin and Qian Zifeng gradually relaxed.
In the end, Qian Zifeng couldn't help but ask, "May I know if there's anything we can do for Milord?"
Miao Yi smiled and said, "I'm still lacking someone to guard the mountain gate. I'm afraid the two of you are already tired of guarding the mountain gate."
He asked the two of them to drink because he wanted to take care of them. However, after chatting, he had a new feeling. He finally understood why the two of them were still guarding the mountain gate under Yang Qing's watch for so many years. To put it bluntly, it was because their abilities were limited.
At his current level, he was very clear about the difference between 'using people' and 'helping people'. He would not casually put people in any position. The two of them were only acquaintances of his. Not only did they not have the experience of overseeing a region, they lacked the ability, and their cultivation was also not high. It was indeed difficult to arrange them.
If the two of them didn't say anything, he was prepared to give them a sum of Orbs of Will to settle the old scores. Since he had spoken. He could not refuse them. If they were willing to help him guard the mountain gate, then he would take them with him. If they improved, then he would help them in the future. If they were not good enough, then he would not mistreat them. It would be unrealistic to say that he would give them a good future.
Looking at the mountain gates also had different levels. Naturally, there was a difference between looking at the mountain gates from the Manor and the Palace Hall. Moreover, with Miao Yi's friendship, he might be able to take care of him in the future. The duo nodded repeatedly to show that they were willing to go …
Early in the morning, Qin Weiwei was dressed in a dress as white as snow. Riding her dragon steed, she led a few other mounts as they broke through the dense fog and returned to South Edict Manor.
Once inside, she jumped off her dragon steed and handed it over to her subordinates.
Qing Mei came out upon hearing the commotion and waved at her. Qin Weiwei quickly ascended the steps and asked in astonishment, "Manor Head, why did you rush me back so urgently?"
"You will know when you see Manor Head." Qing Mei didn't reveal anything.
After entering the Manor and greeting Yang Qing in the main hall, Qin Weiwei asked again, "Why did Milord summon me here?"
Yang Qing turned around and returned to his seat. Leaning back on the chair, he coldly stared at her and asked, "I heard that you went all the way to look for Miao Yi?"
"..." Qin Weiwei was stunned. She didn't expect that he would summon her from so far away just to ask about this. She frowned and said, "Yes!"
Yang Qing asked again, "Have you been in contact with Miao Yi?"
Qin Weiwei shook her head and said, "No."
Yang Qing asked, "Then why did you go all the way to look for him? Do you like him? "
"Milord called me here just to ask this?" Qin Weiwei's tone was slightly displeased. She obviously didn't want to answer this question.
"Answer me!" Yang Qing said in an unquestionable tone.
Qin Weiwei secretly gritted her teeth. If he was her biological father, she would really refuse to answer. However, he was her adoptive father, so she could only quietly say, "Milord, you're overthinking things. I originally thought he was a friend, so I went to see him. After visiting him a few times, I didn't even get to see his face. Only then did I realize that he is no longer the same as he was in the past. He doesn't care about a mere Mountain Chieftain like me at all, so how could he possibly like me? Are you satisfied with this answer? "
Hearing her answer, Yang Qing was indeed satisfied. He smiled and said, "There's no hurry. My daughter is about to become Manor Head. When that time comes, there will be a wider range of criteria for choosing a husband. You will find your Mr. Right."
Qin Weiwei was stunned. "I'm about to become Manor Head? What do you mean? "
Yang Qing slapped the armrest with both hands and stood up. "I'm preparing to go to the Wood Traversing Palace to seek refuge with Miao Yi. I'm preparing to serve under him. He has agreed to give you the position of Manor Head."
"..." Qin Weiwei was stunned for a moment. She secretly gritted her teeth and said, "When did Milord contact him again? Forgive me for being blunt, but he is now high and mighty. There's no need for us to run over and suck up to him. Why should we let ourselves be looked down upon? "
Hearing her words, Yang Qing was even more relieved. He shook his head and said, "If you insist on calling it sucking up to him, then aren't we sucking up to Huo Lingxiao here as well?"
Qin Weiwei said indignantly, "He used to be your subordinate, after all. He used to be ordered around by you. Now, you're the one who's being ordered around by him. Don't you feel uncomfortable about it? In any case, I can't accept it. If you want to go, then go. I won't go. I can't afford to lose that face! "
Yang Qing's expression darkened. "What are you saying? Don't tell me that you and I, father and daughter, will be comfortable spending our time here? There's no such thing as seniority in cultivation. Those who reach first come first. Since ancient times, there have been many examples. A wise man submits to circumstances. There's nothing shameful about this. If we do as you say, who knows how many people throughout history will commit suicide out of shame! You're already an adult. Why are you still acting like a willful child? If you can't figure it out, then you can slowly think about it. In any case, it's decided! Qing Ju! "
He tilted his head towards Qing Ju and gestured to her. Qing Ju immediately stepped forward and tugged on Qin Weiwei's elbow.
Qin Weiwei left in a huff. As she walked up the stone steps at the back of the mountain, she bit her lip and refused to let go. She really didn't want to lower herself in front of Miao Yi and let him look down on her.
Accompanying her, Qing Ju looked left and right, then suddenly reminded her softly, "Miss, Miao Yi is in South Edict Manor."
"..." Qin Weiwei thought she had misheard. She turned around in shock and asked, "What did you say?"
Qing Ju pointed at a side courtyard halfway up the mountain. "Miao Yi is staying there."
Qin Weiwei was stunned for a moment. She asked, "What is he doing here?"
Qing Ju replied, "Didn't Milord tell you just now? Naturally, it's because of Milord's trip to the Wood Traversing Palace. He came looking for Milord two days ago. He suddenly asked Milord to go to the Wood Traversing Palace and work for him. Milord was quite surprised at the time, but Milord hasn't agreed yet. But it looks like he's already made his decision. "
Qin Weiwei hurriedly asked, "It wasn't Milord who contacted him, but him?"
Qing Ju nodded. "Yes. He's been waiting here for two days, waiting for Milord's reply. That's right. He was also the one who suggested promoting you to Manor Head. It was one of the conditions to convince Milord to go. Miss, you two are familiar with each other anyway. Why don't you go and meet him? "
Qin Weiwei was at a loss for a moment. Then, she hesitated and asked, "Is it appropriate for me to go? His current position is extraordinary. "
Qing Ju smiled. "What's inappropriate about it? I think he's quite a sentimental person. You know Zhou Liqin and Qian Zifeng, who are guarding the mountain gates. Their positions are far lower than yours, Miss. But Miao Yi was drinking with them last night. "
Qin Weiwei was surprised. "He's a Hall Master, drinking with two mountain gate guards?"
"They've known each other since a long time ago. It's not the first time they've been drinking together. What's so strange about that?" Qing Ju saw that Qin Weiwei was hesitant, so she decided to lead the way and said, "Let's go! If you really don't want to go to the Wood Traversing Palace, why don't you explain it to him face to face? If he asks, I'm afraid Milord will have no choice but to change his mind. "
These words actually gave Qin Weiwei a reason to meet him openly.
The two of them appeared at the side courtyard's entrance. After Qing Ju had the guard go in and inform them, she immediately left Qin Weiwei alone.
"Little Auntie …" Qin Weiwei didn't dare to raise her voice. She was at a loss as to what to do. However, Qing Ju pretended not to hear anything and drifted away.
The guard came out after reporting, "Mountain Chieftain Qin. Hall Master Miao requests your presence. "
Qin Weiwei couldn't leave, nor could she stay. She could only brace herself and go in. Truth be told, she was under a lot of pressure. She had never met someone at the level of a Hall Master alone. Even though she knew it was Miao Yi, and that he was an old acquaintance, she still felt a little apprehensive.
She walked around the screen wall and was surprised to see Miao Yi standing on the steps of the main hall's entrance with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his face.
Qin Weiwei felt more at ease seeing him in person. She quickly stepped forward. She cupped her fists, but before she could even greet him, Miao Yi had already clicked his tongue and said, "Isn't this the Qin Weiwei who almost became my wife?"
Qin Weiwei thought he was mocking her, but when she lifted her head, she saw Miao Yi pushing out a palm to welcome her. In an instant, she understood what he meant, and slowly ascended the steps. Her jade-like palm clapped with Miao Yi's palm.
"Friend!" However, this time, Miao Yi was the one who said the word 'friend'. With the change in their status, it seemed like the power he wielded would naturally change as well.
After Miao Yi let go of her hand, he turned to the side and gestured for her to enter, then walked into the living room with Qin Weiwei. As they walked, he said, "I heard from Qian'Er and Xue'Er that you went to Raincloud Manor a few times. Unfortunately, I wasn't around, so I didn't get the chance to meet you."
After entering the house, he gestured for Qin Weiwei to take a seat. He personally picked up the teapot and poured some tea for her, then pushed a cup in front of her.
Qin Weiwei was silent for a moment, but still asked, "How can it be such a coincidence? Every time I go, you're coincidentally not around?"
Miao Yi smiled bitterly. "It's not a coincidence! It's not that I'm coincidentally not around when you go. It's that I've always been away. Don't think that I've been serving as the Manor Head of Raincloud Manor for so many years. In reality, it's just an empty title. I haven't even been in Raincloud Manor for a few years. It was only right before the war between the three palaces that I rushed back from somewhere else. "
Qin Weiwei was surprised. "You haven't been in Raincloud Manor all these years? Where did you go? "
Miao Yi sighed. "It's not convenient for me to tell you. In any case, the higher-ups sent me on a secret mission. Each of the ten Halls of Traversing Water Palace sent a Manor Head, and I was unlucky enough to be one of them. Fortunately, I managed to come back alive. I'm the only one who managed to come back alive. Don't blame Qian'Er and Xue'Er for not telling you the truth. It's because it's a confidential matter, and it's not convenient for us to divulge it. I hope you won't misunderstand. "
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