Live-in Son-in-law

Chapter 1268 1268: A Poisonous Tongue

Everyone followed Zhao Jing to a luxurious hall.

Once everyone was seated, Zhao Jing ordered someone to serve tea.

"Someone, summon the Seventh Elder," Zhao Jing instructed a disciple.

While waiting for the Seventh Elder to arrive, Zhao Jing glanced at Qin Yi and said, "May I ask, young friend Qin Yi, which sect are you from?"

"Just a loose cultivator, not worth mentioning."

Zhao Jing was stunned for a moment, hearing Yun Mengyao say, "Qin Yi simply doesn't want to be bound; he loves freedom. Otherwise, any sect he casually establishes would dominate a region."

Zhao Jing was startled, scrutinizing Qin Yi, but soon frowned because he couldn't sense any energy from Qin Yi. This person either had a higher level of cultivation than him or was just an ordinary person. But judging by Qin Yi's age, it's unlikely that his cultivation is higher. Could he really just be an ordinary person putting on an act here?

For a moment, Zhao Jing couldn't determine Qin Yi's truth or background and was about to probe further when a figure walked in.

Yun Mengyao looked at the newcomer and laughed, "You outer sect elders all have the same appearance."

The newcomer was also dressed in plain white, with white hair and beard, looking ethereal.

Zhao Jing smiled, unsure of how to explain, and said, "This is the Seventh Elder, Wu Zihua."

Wu Zihua approached Zhao Jing, curiously looking at Qin Yi and the others, then asked, "Great Elder, why have you summoned me?"

Zhao Jing pointed to Ran Zitong and said, "This is Miss Ran, the eldest daughter of the Ran Family from Tianming City. Tianming City is under the protection of our Sword Sect, but a traitor who betrayed his master and ancestors emerged, causing the Ran Family to be massacred. Only Miss Ran escaped. I've called you here to ask you to go to Tianming City and ascertain the truth. If Miss Ran's claims are true, we must uphold justice for her."

Wu Zihua glanced at Ran Zitong and then frowned, "Such a trivial matter, isn't it sufficient to send a disciple to investigate?"

Zhao Jing's expression changed slightly.

Qin Yi glanced at Wu Zihua indifferently without speaking.

Yun Mengyao jumped up directly, "You old man, your arrogance is bigger than your athlete's foot. The Ran Family was nearly wiped out; do you call this a trivial matter?"

Wu Zihua's eyes turned cold, "How dare you, who do you think you are? When did the Sword Sect become so disorderly that you can bark endlessly?"

"How dare you, you impertinent fool, you're the one barking like a dog. Such a grave matter, yet in your mouth, it becomes trivial. Are you just a figurehead among the Sword Sect's branch elders? They say to take money and resolve calamities for others, yet during the Ran Family's catastrophe, you were absent, and now merely asked to administer justice, you keep evading responsibility. What nonsense is this?"

Yun Mengyao wasn't afraid of Wu Zihua nor concerned about the Sword Sect; with Qin Yi there, she showed no apprehension, cursing him outright without any politeness.

Ran Zitong's face was full of resentment, fists clenched, her heart brimming with indignation. Her family was brutally attacked, yet in the eyes of these people, it became a trivial matter.

Wu Zihua coldly stared at Yun Mengyao, "You impudent junior, which sect are you from? Has no one taught you manners?"

Yun Mengyao defiantly glared at him, "Don't rely on being old to act superior. If you don't respect yourself in old age, don't blame me for disregarding seniority. Moreover, you are nothing to me; we aren't related, I didn't eat your food or drink your water. You may be an elder in the Sword Sect branch, but to me, you're nothing."

"Bold, this old man will teach you a lesson today for being so reckless and ignorant!"

Wu Zihua, enraged, escalated his aura, pressure sweeping through the hall.

"Think carefully, if you dare to lay a finger on her, I assure you, you'll die before she does; try if you dare."

Qin Yi slowly spoke, his voice not loud, but it seemed to carry a magical power, making Wu Zihua's aura weaken slightly, unable to bring his raised palm down.

Zhao Jing felt a thud in his heart, as when Qin Yi spoke, an invisible force shattered Wu Zihua's aura directly.

This individual, not simple!

Hastily, Zhao Jing spoke, "Seventh Elder, please calm down, why get angry with a junior?"

Wu Zihua snorted coldly, lowered his hand, his expression grim. Zhao Jing noticed, and he also realized Qin Yi was not ordinary. Besides, since the Great Elder spoke, he had to give face.

Yun Mengyao looked at Zhao Jing sarcastically, "It's good I came along; otherwise, sending someone like him to investigate would surely lead to another miscarriage of justice."

Zhao Jing looked embarrassed; Yun Mengyao's sharp tongue was known to him. He smiled and said, "In fact, the Seventh Elder is just a bit temperamental, but he's upright and honest. If he goes to investigate, he will certainly get to the bottom of it."

"Him?" Yun Mengyao looked disdainful.

Wu Zihua's mouth twitched, his face flushed with anger; Yun Mengyao's expression genuinely hurt him.

"What if this old man finds out the truth?"

Yun Mengyao looked at him and sneered, "You can't."

Wu Zihua's facial muscles tightened abruptly, almost biting through his teeth. He suddenly looked at Zhao Jing, "Great Elder, I absolutely must investigate this matter thoroughly."

"This..." Zhao Jing looked troubled.

Without restraint, Yun Mengyao said, "I don't trust you, and anyway, you don't have the capability to investigate thoroughly. With your intelligence, I'm afraid you'll get lost and won't come back, necessitating sending someone else to find you."

Wu Zihua was so angered that he nearly spat out a mouthful of blood; he had never been humiliated like this.

Even Zhao Jing's mouth twitched; Yun Mengyao's words were indeed biting.

Wu Zihua looked at Yun Mengyao, "If this old man finds out the truth, you must apologize to me in front of all the outer sect disciples in the Sword Sect branch. If I don't find out the truth, I'll acknowledge my mistake to you in front of everyone and serve you tea."

Zhao Jing's expression turned serious; even as just an outer sect elder of the Sword Sect branch, it was impossible for Wu Zihua to serve tea as an apology, as it concerned the Sword Sect's reputation.

Yun Mengyao was about to speak, but Qin Yi said indifferently, "Fine, let's do as you say."

Wu Zihua looked at Qin Yi, "Deal."

Qin Yi's lips curved slightly, "I won't go back on my word."

Wu Zihua bowed towards Zhao Jing, "Great Elder, I'm heading out now."

With that, he turned and strode out quickly.

"Seventh Elder, Seventh Elder..." Zhao Jing wanted to advise Wu Zihua not to act impulsively, but Wu Zihua seemed not to hear, disappearing instantly.

Zhao Jing smiled wryly, shaking his head helplessly.

Yun Mengyao said, "Great Elder, I think you should send another person. That man seems dazed; he'd really get lost going out. Moreover, with his intelligence, if he manages to find out the truth, I'll wash my hair standing upside down."

Zhao Jing replied, "I trust the Seventh Elder."

At this point, he could only choose to believe Wu Zihua could investigate the matter thoroughly because if he didn't, it would be a disgrace to the Sword Sect branch.

Looking at Qin Yi, Zhao Jing said, "Young friend Qin Yi, Tianming City is not far, yet not so close either. The Seventh Elder probably won't return today, it seems you all will have to bear staying at our Sword Sect branch for a few days."

Qin Yi replied calmly, "No problem."

Yun Mengyao said, "Alright, then we'll stay a few days."

Zhao Jing: "…"