Live-in Son-in-law

Chapter 1267 1267: Unable to Accept Suggestions

Ran Zitong was taken aback, because Qin Yi's gaze was very indifferent, making her feel a bit uncomfortable.

But soon, she let out a bitter laugh. Her relationship with Qin Yi was just mutual exploitation; Qin Yi needed the latter part of the mental method, and she needed to avenge a deep-seated blood feud. Why should she expect others to be passionate towards her?

Actually, it was merely because their principles differed.

Qin Yi was extremely protective, so no matter how presumptuous Yun Mengyao was, he wouldn't say a word. But previously, Ran Zitong always conceded, even stepping in front of Yun Mengyao, speaking like a White Lotus, which made Qin Yi displeased.

Yet now, Ran Zitong was weak and alone, seeking to avenge her blood feud; naturally, she had to be cautious everywhere.

The fact was Ran Zitong still didn't trust Qin Yi; she trusted the Sword Sect more.

The seemingly endless stone steps wound upwards, resembling a giant python from the mountaintop to the base.

"These stone steps are way too long! When are we going to finish climbing?"

Yun Mengyao was tired from walking and started complaining.

Zhao Jing laughed, "These stone steps total twenty-three thousand and seven, directly leading to the mountaintop."

"Oh come on, wouldn't flying up be better? Why must you walk, are your Sword Sect disciples so useless because they spend all their time climbing mountains?"

Zhao Jing could no longer laugh, his mouth twitched, "Sword Sect disciples can fly on swords."

"So outsiders can't fly up the mountain?"

Zhao Jing nodded.

"Tsk, isn't this just emphasizing your Sword Sect's unique status?"

Zhao Jing awkwardly chuckled, "Fairy Yun, every sect has its own rules."

"But your rules are too unreasonable. Qi Refiners spend their whole lives trying to become stronger, to break free from the shackles of rules. Everyone works hard to reach the Nascent Soul Realm because it allows flying through the air. Isn't this stifling other people's abilities?

In short, Qi Refiners struggle to break free from Mortal World rules, only jumping into the rules set by your major sects."

Qin Yi was surprised, not expecting Yun Mengyao to see through this point and express such philosophical insight.

Yun Mengyao wasn't wrong; cultivation is about going against the natural order. People work hard to break free from restricting rules. Yet many fail to realize that they jump out of one pit only to fall into an even bigger one.

Zhao Jing could only accompany with an awkward smile.

Yun Mengyao asked, "I'm curious, how would you punish an outsider who flies up the mountain?"

Zhao Jing was startled, then proudly said, "No one has ever dared to do that."

"Then I'd like to give it a try."

Zhao Jing: "..."

Yun Mengyao giggled, "Just kidding. Hanging around Qin Yi for a long time, I've picked up some of his bad habits, always wanting to challenge rules."

Zhao Jing shook his head with a wry smile, reflexively glancing at Qin Yi. Yun Mengyao's words suggested that Qin Yi was unruly.

"Almost there." Zhao Jing suddenly said.

Yun Mengyao was surprised, "Aren't there over twenty thousand steps? We've only walked eight thousand seven hundred."

Qin Yi looked at her speechlessly; how bored must this woman be to count steps as a game?

Zhao Jing laughed, "Sword Sect's branch, the halfway is for the Outer Sect, the top is for the Inner Sect. For the Inner Sect, even those of us from the Outer Sect have to report before going up. But this matter can be resolved by the Outer Sect, so we'll head there."

Yun Mengyao, like a curious baby, asked, "Are the Elders of your Inner Sect very powerful?"

"The Elders of the Inner Sect are selected through layers of selection; they are elite among the strong."

"Oh." Yun Mengyao looked at Zhao Jing and murmured, "No wonder you're stuck in the Outer Sect."

Zhao Jing's old face turned red with embarrassment; it was a slap in the face. Childish innocence, Zhao Jing could only comfort himself this way. For his age, Yun Mengyao was indeed just a child.

Ran Zitong repeatedly wanted to advise Yun Mengyao because her words showed no respect for Sword Sect's Great Elder. But since Qin Yi had said nothing, she remained silent.

Soon, the view in front of everyone opened up.

Zhao Jing said, "Here we are."

Yun Mengyao exclaimed, "So beautiful!"

Qin Yi was somewhat surprised; initially, he thought this halfway point would be like an ordinary sect with numerous buildings. But this place was completely different; it was indeed flat, with many Sword Sect disciples, but there were unexpectedly a dozen gigantic mountains floating in the air.

These mountains were conical, flat at the top, and vast in area; they quietly floated in the air, with buildings and vegetation on them. The buildings were primarily golden, with red accents, alongside lush greenery and swirling celestial mists, creating a truly spectacular and enchanting view, akin to a fairyland.

"Qin Yi, how do these mountains float? Won't they fall?"

Qin Yi laughed, "It's an array."

Zhao Jing looked at Qin Yi with surprise, smiling, "I didn't expect you, Qin Yi, to understand the art of arrays."

"Just have some knowledge."

Qin Yi's eyes flashed slightly; it seemed the Sword Sect was quite affluent. Just maintaining this floating Great Array to ensure the mountains don't fall required astronomical resources, which ordinary sects couldn't afford.

However, this showed the Sword Sect also loved these grandiose projects. Because except for looking impressive, these floating mountains were otherwise useless, yet consumed resources.

Zhao Jing saw Yun Mengyao's face filled with awe and proudly said, "Fairy Yun, isn't the scenery of our Sword Sect branch's Outer Sect quite nice?"

"Yes!" Yun Mengyao nodded, "The scenery is nice, just the taste is lacking."

Zhao Jing's smile froze, taking a long time to regain composure, unwillingly asking, "Fairy Yun, what are your concerns?"

"Color coordination."

"Hmm?" Zhao Jing glanced around, puzzled, "What's wrong with the color coordination?"

Yun Mengyao laughed, "One word, vulgar! As the saying goes, red with green looks like dog poop. Although your buildings aren't red with green, they're red with yellow. I understand you want to create a grand and magnificent scene, but didn't you realize this red with yellow looks like Tomato Fried Eggs?

Also, these mountains are all level—you couldn't elevate your aesthetic a bit? At least make it staggered in elevation. And your vegetation..."

"Ahem..." Zhao Jing quickly coughed, interrupting Yun Mengyao, "Fairy Yun, please follow me."

After speaking, he hurriedly led the way ahead. Goodness, if she continued, their proud scenery would be worth less than nothing.

Yun Mengyao pouted, shook her head, and said disappointedly, "The Sword Sect people are too arrogant, unable to accept suggestions; how can they progress? Right, Qin Yi?"

Qin Yi smiled with delight, nodding slightly.

Zhao Jing lowered his head, leading the way, pretending not to hear anything.