Live-in Son-in-law

Chapter 1263 1263: Sword Sect Branch

"You..."

Ran Zitong clutched her forehead, staring at Qin Yi in shock. She understood the Engraving Skill, so she could naturally see that Qin Yi had just used it.

From the time Qin Yi saw the ancient text to now, it hadn't been more than two hours, yet he had already demonstrated the Engraving Skill.

Qin Yi's lips curved slightly as he looked at Ran Zitong, smiling, "What a coincidence, I happen to have some research on spiritual power."

Ran Zitong was utterly shocked. Even if Qin Yi knew the mental method and understood spiritual power, mastering the Engraving Skill isn't something that happens overnight. Yet Qin Yi could wield it in such a short time; his talent was simply monstrous.

"Have you really never practiced the Engraving Skill before?"

Qin Yi rolled his eyes, already too lazy to answer this question.

Yun Mengyao's eyes widened, "You learned the Engraving Skill?"

Qin Yi nodded slightly, "Just the basics, there's still half the mental method unknown, so the effect is greatly reduced."

"Oh my, you're simply not human," Yun Mengyao said, picking up the cup in front of Qin Yi and throwing it at him.

Qin Yi raised his hand, and the Star and Moon Symbol appeared in his palm.

The cup originally aimed at Qin Yi inexplicably flew towards Ran Zitong.

This time, Ran Zitong was prepared, sidestepping it.

Seeing Yun Mengyao pick up another bowl, Ran Zitong hurriedly shouted, "Stop."

Because whatever Yun Mengyao threw at Qin Yi would eventually fly towards her, and she had already been hit once. Ran Zitong knew clearly that Qin Yi was doing it on purpose, punishing her for lying earlier.

This man was so ungentlemanly and petty. This was Ran Zitong's most direct impression of Qin Yi.

Yun Mengyao put down the bowl, looked at Ran Zitong's swollen forehead, and apologized, "Are you okay?"

Ran Zitong glared at Qin Yi and then shook her head.

But Qin Yi was immersed in pondering the Engraving Skill. He must obtain the second part of the mental method; this Engraving Skill was quite useless without it.

"Come, I'll take you to the Sword Sect."

Ran Zitong said, "Now?"

Qin Yi nodded slightly, "The sooner the better, let's go now."

After speaking, he lightly waved his hand, and the Purple Light enveloped Ran Zitong, taking her straight into the air toward the outside of Tianming City.

After flying for a while, Qin Yi suddenly stopped and looked at Ran Zitong, "Where is the Sword Sect?"

Ran Zitong: "..."

Seeing Qin Yi's posture, she thought he knew where the Sword Sect was.

"The Sword Sect is a hundred thousand and eight hundred miles away."

Qin Yi looked utterly confused.

"Tianming City is just the most remote place in Southern Middle State; the Sword Sect is in the center of Southern Middle State, quite distant. It might take a month or two to get there."

Qin Yi: "..."

That makes this task a big hassle.

Ran Zitong said, "Actually, we don't need to go to the Sword Sect. Even if we go, we won't be able to enter. A thousand miles north, there's a branch of the Sword Sect responsible for protecting the nearby towns, and Tianming City is within their protection range."

Qin Yi nodded slightly. If that's the case, it's much simpler.

"You lead, I'll take you there."

Ran Zitong said, "Just head north."

Disliking Yun Mengyao's slow speed, Qin Yi directly took the two of them, transforming into a stream of light and disappearing into the horizon.

...

...

"That's the Sword Sect branch."

Qin Yi raised his eyes, looking at the distance, where a towering mountain stood between heaven and earth, piercing the skies.

Countless people in white clothing, controlling swords, were coming and going.

Yun Mengyao exclaimed, "Walking on swords, so cool!"

But Qin Yi rolled his eyes, "Shallow."

"Isn't walking on swords cool?"

"Cool my foot. At their level of cultivation, if they don't control their swords, they'd probably fall from mid-air and die. Anyone who has reached the Nascent Soul Realm can walk in the air; who would bother stepping on a big treasure sword to fly around? They might as well just go for some high-class massage."

Yun Mengyao: "..."

Having spent a long time on Earth, she naturally knew what a "high-class massage" meant.

She gave Qin Yi an exasperated look and then, with surprise, asked, "You mean these people haven't reached the Nascent Soul Realm?"

"At least half of them haven't reached it, so they probably learned the Sword Control Technique, allowing them to walk in the air on a sword."

Yun Mengyao pursed her lips, "Looks like this Sword Sect branch isn't as strong as I thought."

Ran Zitong hurriedly said, "Fairy Yun, speak carefully. The Sword Sect is like a god in Southern Middle State; you can't discuss it casually. No matter which sect or school, everyone must salute upon seeing a Sword Sect disciple."

"Tch, what a big ego," Yun Mengyao said disdainfully.

Qin Yi said, "Let's go, I'll take you to the Sword Sect branch."

Ran Zitong hurriedly said, "We can't just fly up the mountain. No matter who you are, when you arrive here, you must climb step by step from the foot of the mountain to show respect for the Sword Sect."

Yun Mengyao scoffed, "Geez, regardless of their ability, they really raise their status high."

Three black lines appeared on Qin Yi's forehead; this woman's mouth was really getting out of control.

The three of them could only descend, arriving at the foot of the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain, disciples of the Sword Sect branch were guarding the area, uniformly dressed in white combat suits, either carrying or holding swords.

The appearance of Qin Yi's party drew several glances from the Sword Sect disciples.

Qin Yi's looks were truly outstanding, Yun Mengyao seemed like a celestial fairy, and though Ran Zitong's beauty couldn't match Yun Mengyao's, she could still be regarded as an exceptional beauty.

"Who are you?" asked a Sword Sect disciple, his expression unfazed yet still conveying an imposing air.

The Sword Sect dominated Southern Middle State, so entering the Sword Sect meant having significant talent; some arrogance was understandable.

Ran Zitong stepped forward, giving a respectful bow, "From Tianming City, of the Ran Family, daughter of Ran Tian, Ran Zitong, with urgent matters seeking the Sword Sect."

"What matter?" the leading Sword Sect disciple asked indifferently.

Ran Zitong said, "The Ran Family was massacred by the traitor Ba Nian, only I escaped. I ask the Sword Sect to uphold justice for me."

"Tianming City?" The leading Sword Sect disciple frowned slightly, seemingly needing some time to recall what and where Tianming City was.

"My Ran Family governed Tianming City, under the protection of the Sword Sect, but now faced such a calamity; I ask the Sword Sect to uphold justice for me."

The leading disciple frowned slightly, "We will send people to investigate this matter. You may leave."

Ran Zitong was stunned.

Yun Mengyao was furious, speaking coldly, "Do you not understand human language? Her family was massacred; she barely made it here, and you're sending her away without asking anything. You clearly don't want to handle this case, do you?"

Ran Zitong's expression changed drastically.

The Sword Sect disciples present all had cold expressions.

"Are you questioning our Sword Sect's ability to handle matters?"

Yun Mengyao was full of sarcasm, "Your ability to handle matters is nothing. This is a massacre, such an important issue shouldn't you send someone out to immediately investigate Tianming City? You want to just send people away without even a fart? What nonsense. If you don't want to handle it, then don't take benefits from others and don't hang your Sword Sect's name in front of Tianming City."