Live-in Son-in-law

Chapter 1266 1266: Sharp Tongued

"My name is Qin Yi. If you don't accept this, feel free to come find me. But before you do, make sure your neck is tough enough, because I won't be so polite next time."

After he finished speaking, Qin Yi prepared to leave with Yun Mengyao and Ran Zitong.

"Little friend, please wait."

Just then, a sound broke through the air as an elder stepped on a Flying Sword and descended from the mountain.

The man was also white-haired and white-bearded, with the aura of a transcendent being.

Yun Mengyao couldn't help but mutter, "Are all the elders of the Sword Sect dressed like this?"

"Hopefully they don't all have the same demeanor," Qin Yi remarked indifferently.

Yun Mengyao scoffed, "Birds of a feather flock together, they're all the same ilk."

The elder landed quickly, looked around, and saw that Jiang Chuan and others were injured, his expression changed slightly but soon returned to normal.

He then looked at Qin Yi, "I am Zhao Jing, Great Elder of the Sword Sect Branch."

"Qin Yi."

"Young friend Qin Yi injured members of my Sword Sect. Do you intend to leave without giving an explanation?"

Yun Mengyao said disdainfully, "Your Sword Sect sells dog meat under a sheep's head, shirking responsibilities. Shouldn't you be giving us an explanation?"

Zhao Jing glanced at Yun Mengyao, "What kind of explanation does the little lady want?"

Yun Mengyao sneered, "Forget it, with such conduct from your Sword Sect, I see through you all; you're all the same. More words are pointless. We'll handle things ourselves, no need for the Sword Sect."

Zhao Jing laughed instead of getting angry, "It seems the little lady has a lot of resentment towards the Sword Sect."

"No kidding, when you think the Sword Sect is hope and travel miles, only to be met with disappointment, wouldn't you be resentful?"

Zhao Jing chuckled, "That makes sense. But the little lady hasn't told me what happened exactly, and how I might help you?"

Yun Mengyao was taken aback, "You can help us?"

Zhao Jing said proudly, "In this Southern Middle State, there's no problem our Sword Sect can't solve."

Yun Mengyao was startled, whispering to Qin Yi, "This old man seems different from the others, looks like an amateur good person."

Qin Yi smiled, "That depends on whether he can resolve the problem."

Yun Mengyao said to Ran Zitong, "Tell this old man about your grievances, see if he can solve them. If not, we'll leave immediately."

Zhao Jing looked at Ran Zitong, "Little girl, don't be scared! Feel free to tell, what's going on?"

Ran Zitong stepped forward, bowed politely, and recounted her experiences.

Zhao Jing frowned, "There are such things? In my life, I hate those who betray their masters and ancestors. Since Tianming Sect is protected by our Sword Sect, resolving this matter is our responsibility. Eighth Elder, come over."

The only elder still standing hurried over, bowed, and asked, "What are your orders, Great Elder?"

Zhao Jing instructed, "You are to set off immediately for Tianming Sect, investigate the Ran Family's matters thoroughly. The Sword Sect's reputation cannot be ruined by this, you understand the seriousness."

"Yes." the Eighth Elder replied, "Don't worry, Great Elder, I guarantee a thorough investigation and will return the truth to this young lady."

Ran Zitong was filled with gratitude, directly knelt down, "Thank you to the two Elders, this young woman is endlessly grateful."

Zhao Jing raised a hand gently, an unseen force helped Ran Zitong up, "Little girl, this is what our Sword Sect should do. The misunderstanding before, I hope you don't mind."

Ran Zitong shook her head; the Sword Sect helping her investigate, she was already extremely grateful.

"Great Elder, I'll head off now." Eighth Elder said.

Zhao Jing nodded slightly.

"Wait!" Yun Mengyao suddenly spoke up, stopping the Eighth Elder.

Zhao Jing looked at her, "Does the little lady have any other matters?"

"Nothing." Yun Mengyao pointed to the Eighth Elder, "But I don't trust him to investigate this matter, his character is questionable."

The Eighth Elder's old face flushed red.

Zhao Jing's eyes flashed with displeasure as he looked at Qin Yi, who held a smile at the corner of his mouth, showing no intention of reprimanding Yun Mengyao, causing Zhao Jing's mouth to twitch. He'd lived for hundreds of years, how could he not see that Yun Mengyao dared to be so outrageous only because of this young man?

Zhao Jing patiently asked, "Then who does the little lady want to go?"

"Anyone will do, as long as it's not him."

Zhao Jing looked at the Eighth Elder, "Since this young lady doesn't trust you, take the Tenth Elder and others for treatment first."

The Eighth Elder gave Yun Mengyao a gloomy look, receiving the order and leaving.

"Tch, not capable but full of hot air, what a thing."

The Eighth Elder's cheek muscles tightened, seemingly grinding his teeth, pretending not to hear.

Zhao Jing said, "Little lady, should I send Seventh Elder then, would that be acceptable?"

"I have to see him first; what if Seventh Elder is just like them?"

Ran Zitong broke out in a cold sweat, Yun Mengyao was bold enough to speak so audaciously to a Great Elder of the Sword Sect Branch's Outer Sect.

Zhao Jing's mouth twitched, "Alright, we'll go with your suggestion. But I have a request, I don't know if it's appropriate to speak?"

"If you don't know, then don't speak."

Zhao Jing: "..."

He almost choked.

Zhao Jing thick-skinnedly said, "Little lady, we'll help you uncover the truth and ensure justice for Miss Ran. But for the honor of the Sword Sect, you have to apologize to the Sword Sect Elders and disciples you injured."

Yun Mengyao disdainfully said, "Why should I? They bully people under the guise of the Sword Sect's name, avoiding responsibility, and want me to apologize to them. You should be thanking me; if I hadn't exposed these pests, your Sword Sect's reputation would eventually be ruined by them."

Zhao Jing's mouth twitched, the muscles at the corner of his eyes quivered; confronted by Yun Mengyao's sharp tongue, he was clearly no match.

Ran Zitong saw this, hurriedly said, "This matter arose because of me, the Sword Sect has ensured justice for my Ran Family. I am willing to apologize."

"Hey, you..." Yun Mengyao was speechless, shrugged off in anger.

Ran Zitong stepped forward to comfort, "Fairy Yun, don't be upset! All misunderstandings arose because of me, I'll apologize."

"You're too easygoing, that's why you get bullied by people."

Ran Zitong smiled. As long as justice was done for the Ran Family, she'd be willing to do anything, let alone apologizing.

Yun Mengyao looked at Zhao Jing, "Can we see this Seventh Elder now?"

"Of course, Seventh Elder is busy right now, please follow me." Zhao Jing said.

Yun Mengyao saw Qin Yi had no other expression on his face, she knew he agreed.

"Lead the way!"

Zhao Jing smiled, turned, and led the way.

"Hey, are we really going to climb up there?" Yun Mengyao looked at Zhao Jing walking towards the stone steps, asking instinctively.

Zhao Jing turned back with a bitter smile, "Little lady, at least give the Sword Sect some face. I could have flown up the mountain directly, but instead, I'm accompanying you up the stone steps."

Ran Zitong reassured, "Fairy Yun, it's the Sword Sect's tradition. If you get tired, I can carry you up."

Yun Mengyao disdainfully replied, "Forget it, with your slender arms and legs; it'd be good if you can make it up yourself. I'll walk on my own."

After finishing, she took the lead going up the mountain.

Ran Zitong smiled at Qin Yi, "Young Master Qin, please!"

Qin Yi glanced at her, said nothing, and began ascending.