Live-in Son-in-law

Chapter 1261 1261: Actually, I Can Go Home Later

After Ran Zitong left again, Yun Mengyao looked at Qin Yi in confusion and said, "This isn't like you. You said the Engraving Skill is strong, so why reject Ran Zitong?"

"To avoid trouble."

"A tiny Tianming Sect isn't much trouble for you, is it?"

Qin Yi smiled, "You always like to show off your straightforward thinking."

"You are the one who's simple-minded. Is this complicated?"

Qin Yi nodded slightly, "The Tianming Sect is under the protection of the Sword Sect. Ba Nian is Ran Zitong's father's prized disciple, but still just a disciple. How could he have the ability to frame and kill Ran Zitong's family?"

Yun Mengyao pondered for a moment, "You mean, Ba Nian has someone supporting him?"

"Of course, his purpose might be the Engraving Skill."

Yun Mengyao said, "But even if Ba Nian has someone supporting him, why would you be afraid of them?"

"I'm just worried that the one supporting Ba Nian is the ruler of the Southern Middle State."

Yun Mengyao was shocked, "Are you referring to the Sword Sect?"

Qin Yi nodded slightly, "I don't know what Ran Zitong thinks, but I suspect that this matter is related to the Sword Sect. After all, the entire Southern Middle State is the Sword Sect's turf, and Tianming Sect is under their protection. Anyone who moves against the Tianming Sect would be opposing the Sword Sect."

Yun Mengyao fell silent, then added after a while, "It's also possible that the Sword Sect knows nothing about this."

Qin Yi nodded slightly, "That's possible too. But if the Sword Sect didn't know, Ran Zitong could have sought justice from them; why seek my protection?"

"That's easy to explain. With Ran Zitong's cultivation, she's basically a novice, completely unable to escape Ba Nian's pursuit."

Qin Yi nodded, "That's also possible. However, if this matter truly involves the Sword Sect, and if I intervene, we can forget about leaving the Southern Middle State anytime soon."

"Don't you want the Engraving Skill? It's a Great Divine Power that lets you take on ten opponents at once."

Qin Yi's lips curled slightly, his words domineering, "I can take on a hundred."

Yun Mengyao: "..."

"Alright, you win!"

"Let's eat!" Qin Yi smiled, though his eyes flashed; truth be told, he was very tempted by the Engraving Skill.

Because, another Evil Eye holder resides in the Primordial lands, and they are destined enemies bound for a life-and-death battle. However, all his cultivation and techniques come from the Evil Eye, meaning what he knows, the other Evil Eye holder knows. Furthermore, according to Qin Mu's speculation, the other Evil Eye comes with the soul of the Evil Eye's original owner, providing guidance that could make the other more powerful than him.

If they ever meet, the only Divine Skill he has that the other wouldn't is the Star Falling Disaster.

However, the Star Falling Disaster isn't complete; he wants to create the sun and moon on the Star Plate but has repeatedly failed, needing a catalyst. Yet, this catalyst seems indefinitely far off, with no knowing when it will come.

Therefore, Qin Yi wants to obtain the Engraving Skill, feeling it could greatly aid him.

But Qin Yi doesn't want to make an enemy of the Sword Sect. The Southern Middle State is as large as three Moon Desolate Domains; the Sword Sect's power is unimaginably terrifying. His goal is to find a way in the Nether Sea to revive Duan Yiyi, not to make more enemies.

Just then, a faint sound of fighting came from downstairs.

The commotion was significant; they were on the sixth floor, and even Yun Mengyao heard it.

Yun Mengyao ran over, opened the window to look down, then turned back to Qin Yi, "Ran Zitong is being captured by people from the Tianming Sect. Are you sure you won't intervene? Actually, the Southern Middle State is quite fun; a little delay is no problem. I can return home later."

Qin Yi fell silent for a moment, his gaze flickering as he pondered something.

Yun Mengyao said, "Hey, Ran Zitong is about to be taken away. Are you really not going to step in? The Engraving Skill could make you stronger, and the stronger you are, the greater the chance to save Yiyi."

Qin Yi stood up, walked to the window, and looked down to see Ran Zitong being whisked away by a group of burly men in combat attire heading into the distance.

"Looks like we'll be staying in the Southern Middle State a while longer."

"I don't mind," Yun Mengyao said with a smile.

"Thank you!"

This woman seemed a bit silly, but her mind was incredibly clear.

Qin Yi floated out of the window.

Two burly men in combat gear were leading Ran Zitong forward when suddenly they found their hands empty as Ran Zitong disappeared.

"Where did she go?" one of them exclaimed in surprise.

"Idiot, can't even keep an eye on one person. You might as well go home, embrace your kid, and collect eggs," Yun Mengyao said disdainfully, floating down from the window.

There were dozens of Tianming Sect disciples; noticing the sound, they turned to see Ran Zitong standing intact beside a man and a woman.

"It's him; he hurt us earlier," a burly man in combat gear angrily pointed at Qin Yi.

They had been terrified out of their wits when Qin Yi easily knocked them down and immediately called for backup. But just as they were preparing to storm in, they encountered Ran Zitong coming out. Among the newcomers was a Nascent Soul Stage expert who captured Ran Zitong with a single move.

But now, Qin Yi had rescued her again.

The Nascent Soul Stage expert arrogantly looked at Qin Yi and said, "Who are you, daring to hurt my Tianming Sect's people and rescue the person we want to capture? Do you intend to make enemies of the Tianming Sect?"

Qin Yi frowned, "Go tell Ba Nian that I'm protecting her. Also, I'll come to see him later."

Qin Yi finished speaking and said to Ran Zitong, "Let's go."

"The secret book is with him," Ran Zitong pointed at the Nascent Soul Realm expert. Just now, when she was captured, the secret book was taken.

Before Qin Yi could say anything, Yun Mengyao shouted, "Hand over the things you took, then you can roll away."

"Such courage, it seems you don't know the might of my Tianming Sect; those who oppose us…"

"Too much chatter,"

Yun Mengyao said disdainfully, then her body swayed and rushed directly at him. Before she even reached, a torrential burst of colorful feathers shot out.

Seeing this, the opponent's expression changed drastically; their longsword was unsheathed, Sword Qi chilly, as they danced a three-foot longsword so densely it was impenetrable.

"Clang clang!"

Sparks scattered, most of the feathers were knocked away.

However, the other burly men were not so lucky; their cultivation was inadequate. These feathers were more fearsome than blades, touching meant blood.

As the feathers flew past, their bodies were cut with countless wounds, blood gushed, dyeing them scarlet.

Instantly, the scene was filled with screams of agony.

The Nascent Soul Realm expert's cultivation was only one level below Yun Mengyao, but his sword techniques were remarkable, managing to block all the feathers.

However, as he sheathed his sword, Yun Mengyao already appeared before him, making it impossible for him to dodge.

"Boom!"

Yun Mengyao imprinted a palm on his chest, her palm force erupted, with a crack, directly crushing his chest, making him spray blood and fly out.

One strike, heavily injured.

Yun Mengyao's figure flickered to his side, raised a palm, and broke his bones with one strike, rendering him unconscious.

"Weakling."

Yun Mengyao said disdainfully, then retrieved the ancient book from the opponent.