Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1187: An Impenetrable Net

"I believe it!" Qin Yi nodded.

Yun Qinglian was stunned. Even she thought the reason was flimsy and unfounded, yet she didn't expect Qin Yi to believe it.

"Do you really believe it?" Yun Qinglian was slightly excited.

Qin Yi nodded slightly, "I do."

"Why?"

"Because it's sincere, so I believe it," Qin Yi said with a smile.

When Yun Qinglian said those words, Qin Yi clearly saw sincerity and panic in her eyes. Sincerity because she was telling the truth, and panic because she feared he wouldn't believe her.

Qin Yi believed her, because in this world, the reasons that seem untenable are often true. Yun Qinglian could have come up with a different reason, she could have thought of countless ones. If it weren't true, why would she put forth a reason even she found unconvincing?

In this world, some people can hold gratitude for a lifetime for a single bun. Some are willing to sacrifice their own lives for a little kindness from others. Humans are complex and hard to understand.

Yun Qinglian lost her mother at a young age. In the deceitful royal family, she was lonely. Although she had a father, the emperor was indifferent and cared more about using her than supporting her. So, when Yun Qinglian said he was the only one truly good to her, Qin Yi believed her.

Often, those who seem strong are vulnerable inside. Those who appear indifferent are rich in emotions. Those who seem to have countless suitors often find it hard to find true love. One shouldn't judge by appearances alone, like Yun Qinglian's promiscuity and the Eldest Prince's moderation, which are just their protective facades.

Yun Qinglian's eyes grew misty.

"Hey, isn't that a bit too much?" Qin Yi teased.

Yun Qinglian struggled to control her emotions, saying, "What do you know? Being born into a backstabbing, deceitful royal family, trying to find someone who is truly good to you and believes in you is like finding a needle in a haystack, incredibly difficult.

Qin Yi, only you are willing to help me find the Beast Core of the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede. Although I know you do it for Susu and to prevent me from competing for the throne, as long as you're willing, that's enough."

Qin Yi fell silent. One must admit, even as a princess, Yun Qinglian was lonely and pitiable. Born as a human, yet never having felt the warmth of family bonds. Perhaps this was the reason she initially asked to leave the Imperial City. Because the entire city was too cold.

Qin Yi felt a bit ashamed because his search for the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede wasn't solely for Yun Susu and Yun Qinglian. Most importantly, he wanted to obtain the treasures protected by the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede. Because he wanted to save Duan Yiyi. Although he hadn't gone to the Netherworld Clan nor obtained a way to save Duan Yiyi, he knew that to bring someone back to life, he needed extraordinary treasures.

Therefore, Qin Yi didn't want to miss any opportunity. He wanted to gather all the world's rare treasures so that when he found a way to save Duan Yiyi, he could take immediate action.

Yun Qinglian sipped her cold tea, then said, "When night falls, we'll leave under the cover of darkness."

"Hmm?" Qin Yi looked at her in surprise. "Why leave? Don't you want the Beast Core of the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede anymore?"

"Although I'm moved that at this moment, you're still thinking about the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede's Beast Core, the Eldest Prince has likely already set up an inescapable trap to kill you. I don't want my illness to cause your death. The Iron Armor Fiery Centipede is rare but not unattainable, while your life comes only once."

Qin Yi's lips curled up, "Could it be you've really fallen for me?"

"Yes, I fell for you the moment I saw you," she replied.

"Uh..." Qin Yi was stunned.

But then Yun Qinglian started laughing, more and more joyfully, pointing at Qin Yi, "I'm just kidding. You're way too full of yourself. What makes you think I would fall for you?"

Qin Yi: "..."

"Not funny at all."

"I find it pretty funny. Feeling a bit disappointed?"

"Why should I feel disappointed?" Qin Yi retorted, "I'm relieved."

Yun Qinglian pouted, clearly not believing him, "Even though I know you wouldn't like me, suddenly being confessed to by a beauty like me, you must feel secretly pleased, right? And when I say I'm joking, you must feel a bit let down."

Qin Yi: "..."

"You're so full of yourself. My wife is much prettier than you."

But to be honest, Yun Qinglian was right. Even though he wouldn't fall in love with her, getting confessed to out of the blue did fill him with a brief moment of joy and pride. After all, everyone has a little vanity. But when Yun Qinglian said she was joking, Qin Yi really did feel a bit disappointed.

This woman truly had a keen insight into people's hearts.

"Seems like being surrounded by men has made you understand their thoughts more," Qin Yi remarked.

Yun Qinglian didn't bother with the banter in Qin Yi's words, instead seriously saying, "You're right. I might understand you lousy men better than you do yourselves."

Qin Yi rolled his eyes dramatically, finding nothing to be proud of in that.

"By the way, how did the Eldest Prince know I've come here?"

Yun Qinglian's expression grew serious, "There are people from the Eldest Prince in my manor."

Qin Yi's eyes flickered, "So you found out about the Eldest Prince's trap to deal with me quickly because you also have people in the Eldest Prince's manor?"

"Smart." Yun Qinglian didn't conceal it.

"Then do you know how the Eldest Prince plans to deal with me and what kind of trap he's set up?"

"Haven't you noticed that there are an unusual number of Qi Refiners in Fan Hua City?"

"Aren't they here for the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede?"

"Yes, and no!" Yun Qinglian said.

Qin Yi asked curiously, "What do you mean by that?"

"No matter how strong the Eldest Prince's forces are, he can't possibly enlist so many powerhouses to serve him. The Qi Refiners in this city have indeed come for the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede. However, people die for wealth, and just like birds die for food, if they can kill someone in the process of fighting for it and gain a lot of wealth, to a Qi Refiner who treats life like grass, it's not difficult, right?"

"Killing someone incidentally?" Qin Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, a unique glimmer flashing. With a mocking tone, he said, "That person must be me, right?"

Yun Qinglian nodded slightly.

But suddenly, Qin Yi burst out laughing.

"What's so funny?" Yun Qinglian was puzzled.

"Nothing, I just find it amusing. It's the first time I've heard someone say they can kill me incidentally." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"What's so funny? I know your cultivation is strong, but even a strong tiger can't fend off a pack of wolves. There are thousands of Qi Refiners in this city. I suppose they all receive a notification that if they kill you, they'll get a huge reward. If you dared to go to the street and shout that you're Qin Yi, you'd be hacked to death instantly."

Qin Yi: "..."

He found it both infuriating and amusing, did they think he was just a sitting duck?