"That's right! Manor Head originally wanted to investigate this matter thoroughly … "Qian Zifeng looked around and switched to transmitting his voice," Afterwards, the Advisor of Suppressing Second Hall's Hall Master personally came to South Edict Manor. I don't know what kind of pressure Manor Head was under, but he immediately ordered Mountain Chieftain Xiong to stop investigating this matter. I reckon it wasn't done by the higher-ups, but by someone related to them. Someone from the higher-ups notified Manor Head, and Manor Head didn't dare to investigate any further to avoid further repercussions. That City Lord Huang died in vain. "
"Suppressing Second Hall …" Miao Yi muttered.
Suppressing Second Hall governed ten manors, and South Edict Manor was one of them. But how did this matter have anything to do with Suppressing Second Hall? Miao Yi was baffled. He was completely confused, and couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he thought about it.
Putting aside the matter of the two murderers, Miao Yi believed that he didn't have the connections to involve Suppressing Second Hall. He didn't even know where the doors of Suppressing Second Hall faced, let alone find someone to plead on his behalf.
But it was fine as long as they helped him clear his name. Who cared what hall it was? It was too far away from him. Miao Yi followed the principle of order and asked, "Just now, the one on Mountain Chieftain Xiong's left should be Chun Xue, right?"
"That's right!" Qian Zifeng nodded, and asked again, "You're interested in her?"
Miao Yi immediately winked and said, "I'm just envious of Mountain Chieftain Xiong's good taste."
"Oh … oh …" Qian Zifeng and Zhou Liqin immediately exchanged glances and snickered, revealing an expression as if they were both men who understood each other's intentions. They didn't pursue the matter any further.
After finding out so much, Miao Yi had a grasp of the situation. He deeply felt that this' small token 'was worth it. Otherwise, who would secretly tell you about the higher-ups' private matters behind your back?
Xiong Xiao, who had slowed down his mount, also looked back. After jumping off his dragon steed, he surveyed his surroundings, and slightly nodded to the two Cave Masters behind him.
The two Cave Masters were called Fan Renfang, and Fang Ziyu. They immediately came over to receive their orders.
Unexpectedly, Xiong Xiao smiled and said, "I wonder if Manor Head will take out a little prize this year for everyone to have a good time."
Fang Ziyu smiled along and said, "It's the first year. I guess a good time is inevitable."
"That's true." Xiong Xiao nodded, then his lips moved slightly, and whispered a few words to the two Cave Masters.
Their expressions changed greatly, but when they saw Xiong Xiao's cold gaze sweep over them, they both cupped their fists.
Xiong Xiao turned around and walked towards the main hall alone. The others were not qualified to enter.
After the two Cave Masters exchanged glances, they slowly turned their heads to look in the direction of the mountain gate...
Just as Xiong Xiao had expected, two days later, Yang Qing, who had successfully collected all the Orbs of Will within the borders of South Edict Manor, was very happy. On the spot, he announced to his subordinates in the Grand Hall that he would take out twenty low-grade Orbs of Will as a wager, to see which of the hundred over Cave Masters under his command would be able to snatch this wager.
Behind the mountain range to the right of South Edict Manor was a grassland, but it was currently covered in a thick layer of snow.
The cold wind was piercingly cold. A large group of people on dragon steeds stood at the waist of the mountain. Manor Head Yang Qing was in the middle, and to his left and right were the various Mountain Chieftains under him.
Dozens of dragon steeds galloped across the snowy plains. Their hooves drew boundaries, dividing the snowy ground into several regions so that over a hundred Cave Masters could compete in each region to see who was stronger.
The twenty Orbs of Will as a wager were divided into three classes. The first class would receive ten Orbs of Will, the second class would receive six orbs, and the third class would receive four orbs.
In other words, out of the hundred over Cave Masters in South Edict Manor, only three would be able to obtain the prize. However, all the Cave Masters were eager to fight.
Because regardless of whether they could obtain the prize or not, as long as they could display their abilities and defeat a few opponents, even if they lost in the end, it would still be a glorious defeat. They would be able to bring honor to their Mountain Chieftains, and perhaps catch the eye of the Manor Head, giving them a chance to be placed in an important position in the future.
While they were making preparations, Yang Qing's gaze was attracted by the situation not too far away. He saw Miao Yi, who was even more eye-catching than him, the Manor Head, draping a beautiful cloak over his shoulders. He didn't know what he was saying to Qing Ju, but he seemed to be pleading with her. Qing Ju covered her mouth in laughter, laughing so hard that her shoulders trembled.
"What funny thing are you talking about? Come here, let me hear it too."
As soon as Yang Qing's words left his mouth, it immediately attracted the attention of the others.
Qing Ju turned around and bowed slightly, then turned back to Miao Yi and extended her hand to invite him over. She said with a smile, "Cave Master Miao, the Manor Head has summoned you. You should personally go plead with the Manor Head!"
Miao Yi said with an awkward expression, "Little Auntie, you have to leave me some face. How can I bear to say this in front of everyone?"
Qing Ju half-threatened, "The Manor Head is waiting. If you don't go over and anger the Manor Head, I'm afraid it will be even more unbearable!"
"I …." Miao Yi was speechless. He could only follow behind her with a bitter expression.
The reason for this was because after Miao Yi asked Zheng Jinlong what this contest for the prize was all about, he immediately felt that there was no need for him to participate in this matter.
Almost all the Cave Masters had a cultivation at White Lotus Fifth Grade and above. He had already experienced the strength of a White Lotus Fifth Grade when he was under Qin Weiwei's hands. It was not something a White Lotus Second Grade cultivator like him could withstand.
Even though he wanted this prize, it had nothing to do with him. Why did he have to run out and embarrass himself?
Thus, he thought of a way to find Qing Ju, and privately asked her to make an exception so that he, the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave, would not participate. In the end, he was targeted by Yang Qing.
Walking up to Yang Qing, Miao Yi was too embarrassed to speak his mind. He hemmed and hawed. He also wanted to save face, okay? With so many people listening respectfully, how could he do that?
In the end, Qing Ju was the one who explained the reason, instantly causing all the Mountain Chieftains to burst into laughter. Each and every one of them looked at Miao Yi with a gaze that seemed to say, 'Brat, at least you have some self-awareness.'
Yang Qing also shook his head and chuckled. He finally understood why he saw Qing Ju covering her mouth and laughing.
Among everyone present, Qin Weiwei was the only one who couldn't laugh. The ones who were embarrassed were not the other Mountain Chieftains, but the Great Cave Master Miao was embarrassing her Mount Calming Sea ….
Qin Weiwei's expression was as cold as ice, even colder than the weather. She kept her mouth shut and didn't look at Miao Yi, in case she couldn't hold back her anger!
Miao Yi was also holding back his anger. 'Is it so funny that my cultivation is low? Just wait until I cultivate for a few hundred years like you guys …. '
"You do have some self-awareness. It's not like you can't back out." Yang Qing lowered his gaze, obviously implying something.
Miao Yi raised his head and looked at him, thinking, 'Please don't make things difficult for me ….'
Yang Qing said expressionlessly, "I believe you haven't forgotten about the time you bribed Qing Mei and Qing Ju in front of me, right?"
Hearing this, Qing Ju couldn't help but laugh. Even Qing Mei, who was usually reserved in speech and manner, couldn't help but smile.
The others were stunned. 'This bastard is so bold. He actually dared to bribe the Manor Head's personal handmaidens in front of him?'
"Uh …." Miao Yi was speechless.
Qin Weiwei suddenly turned her head to look at him, her cheeks flushed red with anger. It seemed like he hadn't only done this in front of her, but he even dared to do it to the Manor Head. How could she, the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea, endure this?!
Feeling humiliated again and again, Qin Weiwei couldn't hold back her anger. Pointing at him, she bellowed, "Miao Yi, you …."
Yang Qing seemed to have predicted her reaction. He gently raised his hand to stop her from speaking, then looked at Miao Yi and asked, "What about the gift you promised me?"
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