Live-in Son-in-law

Chapter 1471: Knowing Me Is Your Honor

"What mistake did he make?"

Yun Mengyao asked curiously.

"Years ago, the Hall Master struggled to secure that position. Yan Jiuxiang, relying on his contributions, acted recklessly and oppressed the people."

"For minor faults, the Hall Master would usually overlook them considering his service. But until one day, this beast, drunk, abducted an innocent woman off the streets and took her home to violate her."

"Afterwards, he even killed the woman. Her family came to seek justice, and he wiped out her entire family."

"This incident thoroughly enraged the Hall Master, who then crippled his cultivation and imprisoned him in the dark cell."

Yun Mengyao’s eyes widened as she looked at Yan Jiuxiang on the throne, saying with disgust:

"Such a beast should be skinned alive, yet you still keep him alive."

"Such a person is not human at all; do you think sparing his life will earn gratitude?"

Qiu Yuhai sighed, "Who could have imagined, even without cultivation, he managed to break out of the dark cell. And, looking at him now, his cultivation is much stronger than before."

Qin Yi also heard Qiu Yuhai’s words and casually asked:

"Are the Second Elder and these people out of their minds, or do they have a handle in Yan Jiuxiang’s hands, why follow him in rebellion?"

Qiu Yuhai glanced at Zhu Han and others, his expression darkening, "These people were initially recommended to the Hall Master by Yan Jiuxiang. They seem compelled by the gratitude of knowing him before, to follow in the rebellion."

"That’s not right." Qin Yi shook his head.

Qiu Yuhai looked at him puzzled.

"Had Jing Palace Master not crippled Yan Jiuxiang before, this rebellion would have happened then."

"Yan Jiuxiang is a bit clever; his heart for rebellion was likely long-standing, constantly plotting."

"Zhu Han and these people are merely his pawns, but didn’t expect the rebellion was stopped by Jing Palace Master before it could happen."

"He lost his cultivation, yet in the dark cell for so long, he could still manipulate Zhu Han and the rest, which sufficiently shows Yan Jiuxiang’s profound scheming."

Jing Wangyou turned to look at Qin Yi, somewhat surprised.

Qin Yi smiled, "You must’ve seen it back then, which led you to act against Yan Jiuxiang, wishing to crush danger in the cradle, right?"

Jing Wangyou bitterly smiled and nodded.

"It’s a pity you weren’t thorough enough, leaving a hidden danger."

"A man whose cultivation was crippled, imprisoned in a cell, suddenly becomes more powerful than before, it seems you didn’t completely destroy his cultivation back then."

Jing Wangyou’s face filled with shame, "Indeed, nothing escapes your eye."

"Back then, I couldn’t bear to put him to death; the dark cell is sunless, without cultivation, he wouldn’t survive long."

"You’re right, I indeed didn’t fully destroy his cultivation, leaving enough to keep him alive. Unexpectedly, one misstep led to eternal regret."

Qin Yi sneered, "The kindness of a woman, sparing someone like him, is akin to placing a knife at one’s own neck."

"But, saying one misstep led to eternal regret is exaggerating. He’s not worthy of such words."

"Jing Palace Master, in the eyes of the world, the Netherworld Hall is a cold, ruthless place full of brutality and bloodshed; your leniency defies the misconceptions of the world."

Jing Wangyou’s face was full of shame.

"I always wanted to change the perception of the Netherworld Hall in the world’s eyes..."

"Pointless worry." Qin Yi interrupted him unceremoniously, "As the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall, holding all of Northern Central State. It is said, mercy doesn’t command troops, righteousness doesn’t manage wealth. To govern Northern Central State well, ruthless measures are indispensable."

"Regarding what the world thinks, what does it matter? Right or wrong, leave it to descendants to assess."

"Jing Palace Master, the world is bustling, beings like fish crossing rivers, not every person deserves sincere regard, nor is everyone human."

Jing Wangyou was stunned for a while.

Then, he bowed deeply, "I’m enlightened."

Qin Yi smiled, walked over, pulled a chair and sat down, crossed his legs, knocked on the table and looked at Zhu Han, "Make me some tea."

Zhu Han stood stupefied.

"Is Young Master Qin joking?"

Qin Yi replied indifferently, "Do you think I look like I’m joking? Serve me tea, and I’ll make your death less painful."

Zhu Han’s gaze darkened, his look turned cold.

Qin Yi looked at him calmly, "Don’t count on that thing behind you, neither human nor ghost, while I’m here, you have no chance of winning."

"If Qin were the Jing Palace Master, you’d already be corpses on the ground. I never let my enemies live a second longer."

Zhu Han wanted to sneer contemptuously at Qin Yi, but couldn’t even chuckle.

Qin Yi’s eyes sparkled like stars, containing chilling terror, making him feel ice-cold all over.

"You are Qin Yi?"

Yan Jiuxiang looked at Qin Yi, ghost energy swirling in his eyes, eerie and dreadful.

Qin Yi rhythmically tapped his fingers on the nearby table, smiling at him.

Yan Jiuxiang croaked, "I’ve heard of you."

"Not surprising, in such a vast Central State, who doesn’t recognize Qin? Qin can only say, it’s your honor to know me."

Yun Mengyao’s mouth twitched, "As expected of a king of pretense, the art of bluffing has improved."

Yan Jiuxiang’s face darkened, he opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Qin Yi, "Better not speak, do you not know how horrendous your voice is? Like a dog scratching at the door, gives people goosebumps."

Yan Jiuxiang’s body exuded dark energy, filled with seemingly countless spirits, crying and howling.

"Damn, the more I speak, the more excited you get, right?"

"Jing Palace Master, quickly destroy this half-human, half-ghost, let’s go eat something nice. Eating wild fruits every day, my mouth is almost bland."

Qin Yi yawned, lazily said.

Jing Wangyou nodded slightly, "Young friend Qin Yi, wait a moment, it’ll be over quickly."

As he spoke, he stepped forward, "Yan Jiuxiang, I’ve shown you utmost kindness. This time, there is no chance of survival."

Yan Jiuxiang’s sinister laugh echoed, surrounded by rolling black energy, ghost cries and wolf howls.

"Jing Wangyou, you shouldn’t have been merciful back then, if you hadn’t, there wouldn’t be today."

"To repay your previous mercy, I’ll make you wish you were dead, thereby repaying you."

Yan Jiuxiang laughed strangely, transformed into a cloud of black mist, and rushed outside the hall.

"Jing Wangyou, come out, I want to slay you before everyone!"

Jing Wangyou’s gaze was ice-cold, his eyes surged with killing intent.

"Father, be careful!"

"Hall Master, stay safe."

Jing Wangyou nodded slightly, looking at Qin Yi, "Young friend Qin Yi, I leave this place to you."

Qin Yi nodded, "Go. Remember to call me if you can’t handle it, it’s no shame."

Jing Wangyou smiled, "I’ll try not to inconvenience young friend Qin Yi."

With those words, his figure disappeared from the spot.

Zhu Han wanted to follow out, feeling uneasy staying in the same space as Qin Yi.

Qin Yi said indifferently, "Dare to move, and it’ll be your death."

Zhu Han’s body stiffened, his back turned cold.

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