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At this moment, Ximen Yan, who was standing on top of the palace walls, quickly descended and stood beside Miao Yi with a frown.
Hearing Miao Yi's stern shout, Qin Weiwei, who was dumbfounded from shock, finally reacted. She quickly moved in front of Yang Qing, shielding him with her arms spread out to protect him. She quickly said, "Hall Master, there must be a misunderstanding in this matter. Those two female assassins are not our people at all. We only met them not far from the mountain gates. We thought they were your people."
After being severely injured by Miao Yi, and having her arms chopped off by Qian'Er's swift sword, the female assassin coughed out two mouthfuls of blood. She screamed at Miao Yi, "Thief Miao! Consider yourself lucky that you managed to escape today. You will definitely die a horrible death in the future! "
"Shut up!" Qian'Er raised her leg and kicked the two of them, causing them to roll on the ground and spit out blood.
Miao Yi and Qin Weiwei stared at each other for a while, then quickly turned to look at the two female assassins who were cursing at him. He then turned to look at Yang Qing, who was so severely injured that he couldn't even speak. Thinking about it, Yang Qing had no reason to do such a thing.
Miao Yi quickly turned to Ximen Yan and said, "Leave them alive! See if you can find out where they came from! "
Ximen Yan immediately dashed over, and quickly placed a restriction on the two female assassins. At the same time, she discovered something was amiss. The two women glared at Miao Yi furiously, but there was no expression on their faces. She reached out her hand to feel their faces, and quickly tore off two intricate masks.
Qin Weiwei, on the other hand, squatted down and grabbed a stalk of Glorious Star immortal herb from Yang Qing's storage ring to help him heal.
Ximen Yan found something useful from the two female assassins' storage rings. She brought it over and said, "Milord, judging from the items on their bodies, they are Huang Lin's handmaidens."
"Huang Lin?" Miao Yi was slightly puzzled. The name sounded familiar.
Ximen Yan reminded him, "Advisor Huang Lin under Suppressing Fifth Hall Master Ma Weihan. He was the Red Lotus cultivator who died by Milord's hand during the last handover."
Qin Weiwei turned to look at Miao Yi. Yang Qing's subordinates also quietly looked over. Another Red Lotus cultivator had been killed. When they gathered at South Edict Manor, they had already heard news that 'Thief Miao' had killed a Hall Master of Traversing Celestial Palace.
"Is it that guy?" Miao Yi furrowed his brows. "Go ask around and see if anyone has seen Huang Lin's handmaidens before. I almost failed miserably in an easy task. I can't help but be clear about it. "
Ximen Yan quickly dashed away. She didn't have to worry about this side either. As long as she was prepared, no matter how many people there were, they wouldn't be able to do anything to Miao Yi.
On the other hand, Miao Yi casually pointed his spear at one of Yang Qing's subordinates. "Just now, Mountain Chieftain Qin mentioned that the two assassins got to know each other not far from the mountain gate. What do you think happened?"
It wasn't that he didn't trust Qin Weiwei, but someone had come to his doorstep, stood behind his back, and openly tried to assassinate him. How could he not be more careful? This was also the reason why the more powerful a person was, the more suspicious they would be.
That person immediately recounted his encounter with the two assassins. They all thought that the two assassins were from the Suppressing Ninth Hall, so they didn't take it seriously. Moreover, the two assassins were very bold. They actually followed them and swaggered into the mountain gate. What was even more bold was that they actually followed Yang Qing and the others up the mountain, and even walked up to Miao Yi.
Miao Yi didn't suspect that there were assassins hidden among Yang Qing's troops. When he saw the two of them walk up to Yang Qing's side, he thought they were Yang Qing's trusted subordinates. Yang Qing didn't expect someone to be so bold, and thought they were Miao Yi's men, which was why such a dangerous scene happened.
The two assassins were really too close to each other. If it were someone else, a Hall Master might have already lost his life to these two nameless soldiers. It was truly a close call.
Not long after, Ximen Yan brought two cultivators with him and descended to the mountain peak. He walked up to the two female assassins and identified them. Soon after, Ximen Yan came over and reported, "Milord, there's no mistake. They are indeed Huang Lin's handmaidens! "
Miao Yi immediately chuckled. "How bold of them!"
He turned to look at the two female assassins lying on the ground. He really admired them. How could two mere women be so daring and calm to use such a method to assassinate him? It was obvious that they wanted to kill him. Miao Yi wasn't prepared to go back alive, and wanted to take them down with him. This was also the reason why, whenever a master was killed, someone would definitely target the handmaidens. It was because the handmaidens were the most trusted subordinates of all. If it were Qian'Er or Xue'Er, if Miao Yi died, the two of them would probably do everything in their power to take revenge as well.
"Last time, I asked Ma Weihan and his gang to compensate me with Orbs of Will. Why didn't they respond? "Miao Yi suddenly turned around and asked.
Ximen Yan replied, "I don't know. I didn't see anyone coming."
Miao Yi sneered, "Very well! This must be Ma Weihan's doing. The assassins from his Suppressing Fifth Hall are the witnesses. I will settle the score with him later! "
Ximen Yan was taken aback. It was obvious that Huang Lin's handmaidens were avenging their master. It was unlikely that Ma Weihan was the one who ordered it. However, when he saw Miao Yi's sidelong glance, he swallowed back the words he was about to say. 'This guy must be looking for an excuse to make a move!' It looked like he couldn't leave the two handmaidens alive. Otherwise, how would he be able to frame them?
He immediately cupped his fists and said, "Your subordinate guessed so as well."
Miao Yi continued, "What's up with the people guarding the mountain gates? They actually allowed someone to brazenly barge in through the mountain gates. What do I need them to guard the mountain gates for? Are they sleeping outside the mountain gates? Behead them! Hang their heads on the mountain gates' archway for a month as a warning to others! "
"Yes!" Ximen Yan immediately left. Soon, two faint screams could be heard from afar.
Within the crowd, Qian Zifeng and Zhou Liqin felt their hearts tremble. They looked at each other. The two of them had come to guard the mountain gates.
Miao Yi then casually tossed two Second Grade transcendent artifacts to Xue'Er, who had just returned. He then quickly walked to Yang Qing's side and personally helped him up. He cupped his fists and apologized, "It's all my fault. I accidentally injured Mister. This is a small token of my apology. I hope you won't take it to heart." A Glorious Star immortal herb, which he had bitten and gnawed in half, was presented to Yang Qing.
Many of the onlookers were envious. They secretly muttered to themselves, 'Injuring me like this once in exchange for this immortal herb.'
Yang Qing smiled bitterly. He had witnessed the entire sequence of events from the sidelines. He knew that Miao Yi didn't do it on purpose. Anyone else would have suspected him. After all, he was the one who had brought him here. If they didn't suspect him, who else would they suspect? Naturally, his first thought was to eliminate the danger around him. Thus, he, Yang Qing, was implicated just like that. What a shame! Fortunately, this guy didn't kill him in a moment of impulse. Otherwise, a single strike from a Red Lotus cultivator would have been enough to kill him. If that really happened, he would have died an unjust death!
Although he had yet to fully recover from his injuries, Yang Qing cupped his fists and said, "Milord only reacted in a moment of desperation. He didn't do it on purpose!"
"I'm ashamed!" Miao Yi once again presented the other half of the immortal herb to him.
Yang Qing didn't stand on ceremony and immediately accepted it. With this immortal herb as compensation, his injuries weren't considered unjust. If he hadn't been stationed at Mount Shaotai back then, coincidentally at the edge of the Boundless Secular World, and coincidentally had the means to obtain one, he wouldn't have been able to afford such an item with his wealth.
Qin Weiwei secretly glared at a certain someone. Miao Yi received it, and laughed dryly as he walked hand in hand with Yang Qing once again.
This time, Yang Qing didn't see the eye contact between his daughter and a certain someone. Otherwise, he would have vomited blood again.
This time, Qian'Er and Xue'Er stood behind Miao Yi, keeping their guard up against the entourage. It was too dangerous just now. Even now, Qian'Er's limbs were still a little numb. The assassin had almost succeeded. She secretly blamed herself for being too careless. If Milord had been in danger, her situation would have been dire.
The incident, which was neither too big nor too small, was considered to be over for now. Miao Yi held a grand banquet in the garden of the palace to entertain the guests who had come from afar.
Miao Yi sat alone in a pavilion, with Qian'Er and Xue'Er by his side. The people outside the pavilion were seated on either side, with palace maids dancing in the middle. It was a joyous sight.
When the banquet was about to end, the palace maids retreated with the accompaniment of the drums and music. Qian'Er and Xue'Er each held a jade archive and stood on either side of the steps outside the pavilion. Everyone was silent, knowing that the main topic had come.
Miao Yi called out, "Yang Qing!"
Yang Qing quickly stepped forward and cupped his fists to await the order. "Your subordinate is here!"
Miao Yi calmly said, "I order you to be the Grand Steward of Suppressing Ninth Hall and Suppressing Tenth Hall. You will exercise the authority of the two Hall Masters on my behalf. You will be responsible for drafting the appointments for positions below Manor Head of the two Halls and submit them to the Superior for approval. The subordinates of the two Hall Masters and those below Manor Head will be under your command. If anyone disobeys this order, you may execute them first and report them later!"
As soon as this decree of appointment was announced, everyone present was shocked. There was such a position? Exercise the authority of the two Hall Masters on behalf of the Hall Master? Wasn't this authority a little too great?
Ximen Yan looked at Miao Yi, a little speechless. 'This is much greater than the authority I have right now.'
The people that Yang Qing had brought along couldn't hide their excitement. 'Milord really didn't lie to us. This means that our old superior has the authority to appoint twenty Manor Heads of the two Halls! There's no reason for our old superior not to take care of our own people. Oh my, I'm afraid some of us will soon ascend to the high position of Manor Head! '
Those who had the chance to touch the throne were secretly excited to the point where their blood was boiling. They deeply felt that this long journey was worth it!
Qian'Er walked down the stairs with the jade archive in her hand. Yang Qing quickly stepped forward and received the jade archive with both hands. After examining it, he quickly stepped back and cupped his fists, shouting, "Your subordinate will obey your orders!"
After Yang Qing stepped back, Miao Yi announced, "Qin Weiwei!"
"Your subordinate is here!" Qin Weiwei quickly stepped out and cupped her fists as well.
"I order you to be the Manor Head of Donglin Manor!" As soon as Miao Yi finished speaking, Xue'Er walked down the stairs with the jade archive in her hand.
Qin Weiwei quickly stepped forward to receive the decree, then stepped back and said, "Your subordinate will obey your orders!"
After she stepped back, Miao Yi called out again, "Yang Qing!"
"Here!" Yang Qing stepped out again to receive his orders.
Miao Yi pointed to the north and said, "The newly built Manor in the North Peak is the official residence of the Grand Steward prepared for you. From today onwards, you will be the Master of the North Peak. After the banquet ends, you will immediately start reorganizing the affairs of the two Halls. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask Yan Xiu for clarification. I'll give you one month's time. Within one month, you must decide on the positions in each Manor for the two Halls. "
Everyone listening at the side was secretly excited. Within this one month, everyone's fate would be decided!
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