Live-in Son-in-law

Chapter 1308 1308: Haoyue City

Jing Wuyan looked at Qin Yi excitedly and said, "Brother Qin, are you really going to take the risk to help me?"

Qin Yi nodded slightly.

"Let's go, let's leave here first. Your Uncle Xiao will probably come here soon."

A few people left in the opposite direction.

Not long after Qin Yi and the others left, Xiao Jian really came back.

When he found that Jing Wuyan and the others were gone, his face, which was already grim, looked even worse.

"Ah, young master, why do you bother?"

Xiao Jian thought that Jing Wuyan had secretly escaped, intending to save Xiao Xi. After thinking about it, he chased in the direction of Haoyue City.

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"Brother Qin, you're really amazing to have been able to steal the storage ring from Uncle Xiao."

In a secluded mountain hollow, Jing Wuyan looked at Qin Yi with admiration.

Qin Yi glanced at him, calm as ever, "Don't accuse me wrongly, what storage ring? I know nothing about it."

Jing Wuyan was incredulous, "Only you shook hands with Uncle Xiao, it must have been you who took it."

"Maybe that old man Xiao wronged me and hid the ring himself."

"Why would Uncle Xiao do that?"

"To ruin my reputation, make you think I'm deceitful and untrustworthy. He's worried you'd ask me to save Xiao Xi, ruining my reputation so that you won't trust me."

Jing Wuyan found it reasonable, nodded slightly, then nodded again, "Uncle Xiao isn't like that."

"Then you mean to say that you're convinced I took Old Man Xiao's ring."

Jing Wuyan looked troubled, "Brother Qin, but your suspicion is the greatest."

"You said it was just suspicion, without concrete evidence, it can't be confirmed it was me. Saying it is accusing me wrongly."

Jing Wuyan scratched his head, "Sorry, Brother Qin, I won't say it in the future."

Yun Mengyao shook her head silently, thinking that Jing Wuyan was still too naïve. Encountering a savvy fox like Qin Yi, he's bound to be led along.

They stayed there for about an hour. Qin Yi thought the time was about right, stood up and said, "Mo Xiao."

"Young Master Qin, what are your orders?"

"Go back now, carry the pot on your back. It's a long journey, and you can't lose that thing."

Mo Xiao was stunned for three seconds, then nodded, "Alright, I'll go now."

"Be careful not to get caught by Old Man Xiao."

Mo Xiao nodded and left.

Before long, Mo Xiao returned with the pot.

Seeing Mo Xiao with the pot on his back, Qin Yi chuckled, "You really do resemble a certain national captain."

Yun Mengyao rolled her eyes, "I think you resemble more."

"Why?"

"Because Mo Xiao carries the pot but doesn't shirk responsibility. You, on the other hand, throw it everywhere."

Qin Yi: "..."

"Let's move, destination Haoyue City."

One after another, they rose into the air, heading toward Haoyue City.

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Qin Yi and the others didn't dare waste time. Apart from eating and resting, they spent the rest of their time on the road.

But when they reached Haoyue City, it was already half a month later.

Qin Yi was convinced by the sheer size of the territory.

Qin Yi said, "Mo Xiao, go in first and find us a place to stay."

Mo Xiao replied respectfully, "Don't worry, Young Master Qin. We have people in Haoyue City, so finding a place to stay won't be a problem."

"No, you can't go to any of your previous places."

"Why?" Mo Xiao was puzzled.

Yun Mengyao said, "You're really stupid. Uncle Xiao surely knows about your previous places to stay. He's probably lying in wait for us to walk into the trap."

Everyone suddenly realized they had forgotten this. Xiao Jian was familiar with their secret codes, making it easy to find their spots.

Mo Xiao said, "Then everyone, please wait a moment, I'll go now."

"Wait." Qin Yi said.

Mo Xiao halted and looked back at Qin Yi, "Young Master Qin, do you have other instructions?"

"Put the pot down, we're in Haoyue City now, are you planning to cook yourself?"

Mo Xiao was momentarily stunned, then felt embarrassed. He had gotten used to it after carrying it all the way. He put the pot down and said, "Then I'm off."

Qin Yi and the others waited for about an hour, and Mo Xiao returned, having found a place to stay.

Qin Yi nodded and said, "Let's go."

At the city gate, there were execution orders for Qin Yi and Yun Mengyao.

But Qin Yi and Yun Mengyao were both in disguise, allowing them to enter Haoyue City smoothly.

The key was that the checks at Haoyue City weren't very strict.

According to Jing Wuyan, the City Lord of Haoyue City, Li Ran's younger son, was killed by someone from the Sword Sect. Although the Sword Sect paid a lot of money, how could the hatred of killing his son be easily let go? Haoyue City outwardly remained attached to the Sword Sect, but Li Ran often defied their orders.

Mo Xiao, experienced in handling matters, found a country-style courtyard, rented with some money.

On the way, Mo Xiao's culinary skills had greatly improved. After everyone settled in, he prepared a few dishes, which everyone ate simply.

They were full and satisfied.

Qin Yi said, "Let's rest well tonight. We'll continue on our journey early tomorrow."

Jing Wuyan looked at Qin Yi with something to say, but ultimately said nothing.

In the dead of night, Jing Wuyan led Mo Xiao away quietly.

The two headed directly to the City Lord's Mansion, handing in a letter of introduction.

Though it was late at night, money makes the world go round. After giving the guards at the gate a couple of gold coins each, they were able to see City Lord Li Ran without hindrance.

At the City Lord's Mansion, in the main hall.

With white hair and beard, dressed in a bright gold robe, Li Ran looked at the seated Jing Wuyan and Mo Xiao across from him.

Li Ran had already retired but was disturbed. The introduction letter Jing Wuyan handed in was under the Sword Sect's name.

Jing Wuyan stood up, bowed and said, "Junior Chen Zhengrong, great-grandson of Chen Miao, the Ninth Elder of the Sword Sect. I apologize for disturbing City Lord Li at this late hour."

Jing Wuyan had already learned the basics of the Sword Sect. The Sword Sect's Seventh Elder was indeed named Chen Miao, and he had a genius great-grandson named Chen Zhengrong.

Although Li Ran was old, he was of high status, naturally commanding respect without anger, and he looked at Jing Wuyan indifferently, "Young Master Chen, what brings you at this hour?"

Jing Wuyan said, "City Lord Li, have you heard about the matter of the youngest son of the Netherworld Hall's master, Jing Wuyan, arriving in the Southern Middle State?"

"I haven't heard about it." Li Ran said blandly.

Jing Wuyan could tell that Li Ran was lying.

"It doesn't matter if you haven't heard. About half a month ago, Jing Wuyan escaped from Lianhuan City. He must pass through your Haoyue City on his way to Sin City. I'm here under the order of the Sword Sect's Great Elder to capture Jing Wuyan, and I request City Lord Li's cooperation."

"Oh?" Li Ran's face was full of indifference, "How do you want me to cooperate?"

"Close all city gates except the one for entry, so that once Jing Wuyan comes in, he wouldn't be able to leave."

Li Ran looked at Jing Wuyan and suddenly laughed, his laughter was full of mockery.

Jing Wuyan was taken aback, "Why does City Lord Li laugh?"

"I laugh at how coincidental the matters of this world are." Li Ran looked at Jing Wuyan, his gaze sharp, "Yesterday during the day, someone came to my mansion, also claiming to be named Chen Zhengrong, also the great-grandson of Chen Miao, the Seventh Elder of the Sword Sect. Isn't that a coincidence?"

Jing Wuyan and Mo Xiao's faces changed dramatically at the same time.