Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1214: The Infamous Duo

"No, go play elsewhere." Qin Yi snapped at Yun Qinglian impatiently.

Yun Qinglian pouted, looking at Qin Yi pitifully.

"Don't pretend to be pitiful. Playing innocent won't work." Qin Yi said, showing no mercy.

Yun Qinglian stomped her foot angrily, "You rascal, that was originally mine!"

Qin Yi ignored her completely and turned to leave.

"Hey, where are you going?"

"Aren't you hungry? Well, I am. I'm going to find something to eat."

Yun Qinglian caught up to him a few steps, "How about I go look? Maybe I'll stumble upon some treasure?"

Qin Yi scoffed, "You think treasures are like cabbages? You were just lucky finding the Heavenly Thunder Fruit before, but still dreaming of another stroke of luck."

"Who knows? Maybe the heavens will take pity on me being bullied, dislike certain people, and give me another chance to find treasure."

Qin Yi: "..."

This woman was indirectly talking about him not giving her the Heavenly Thunder Fruit.

However, Qin Yi pretended not to understand, "Go ahead, don't go too far. I'm just taking a break."

Yun Qinglian grumbled as she walked away.

Qin Yi smiled helplessly.

Half an hour later, Yun Qinglian returned silently.

"What are you doing? Acting like a thief?" Qin Yi looked at her in surprise.

"Shh!" Yun Qinglian gestured for silence.

"What are you up to? Being all stealthy." Qin Yi said impatiently, "Stop acting mysterious. Where's the food you found?"

"There's someone." Yun Qinglian whispered.

"Hmm?" Qin Yi looked around, only to see nobody.

Yun Qinglian whispered, "I saw a group of people over the hill earlier, sneaky and suspicious. Do you think they're here to hunt you down?"

"Why would they be after me? Maybe they're targeting you. Also, I don't know if others are sneaky, but you definitely look suspicious right now."

Yun Qinglian glared at him, "I'm serious. There's really a group, and their cultivation is strong, acting secretive. Do you think they might be searching for treasure?"

Qin Yi: "..."

"Have you gone mad thinking about treasure? It's not like there's so much of it."

After speaking, Qin Yi suddenly smiled, "But who knows, maybe there really is treasure. Let's go and check it out."

Yun Qinglian: "..."

"How can you be so moody? You change your mind faster than flipping pages."

Qin Yi: "..."

"Stop talking, lead the way. Do you still want treasure or not?"

"Nope."

"Hmm?" Qin Yi looked at her in surprise, who doesn't want treasure?

Yun Qinglian said discontentedly, "Whatever the treasure is, you'll keep it all to yourself anyway. It doesn't matter to me."

Qin Yi was exasperated yet amused, "I said I'll temporarily keep the Heavenly Thunder Fruit for you. I'll give it to you when the time is right."

"Really?" Yun Qinglian's eyes sparkled.

Qin Yi said grumpily, "Really."

"Qin Yi, how can you be so nice? You're the most handsome, most perfect..."

"Stop there, I know I'm handsome and perfect. I excel, no need for you to repeat it. Hurry and lead the way."

Yun Qinglian sneered, muttering "narcissist" to herself, then turned to lead the way.

Soon, the two crossed the mountain and hid behind the trunk of an ancient tree.

A hundred meters away, just as Yun Qinglian said, there were indeed people acting suspiciously.

Qin Yi extended his Divine Thought, capturing their voices.

"Is everyone ready?"

A burly middle-aged man wielding a broadsword asked in a low voice.

This man was not weak, at the Great Perfection of the Unification Realm, likely the leader of this group.

The others didn't speak, nodding in agreement.

The broadsword-wielding man approached a gray-robed elder with a goatee, showing a bit of respect, "Senior You, can we set off now?"

The elder stroked his goatee arrogantly, nodded slightly, "Once we reach the location, you all must follow my commands."

"Alright, we'll follow Senior You." The middle-aged man lowered his voice, "With Senior You taking action, it's a guaranteed success."

The elder pridefully stroked his dry beard, "Let's set off and keep everyone silent."

Lin Kuodao, the man nodded, lowered his voice, "Everyone remains silent, if anyone makes a noise and ruins my plans, don't blame me for being rude."

The group stealthily snuck away.

"What are they up to?" Yun Qinglian asked curiously.

Qin Yi said, "Seems like they're after someone."

"How do you know?"

"They said it themselves."

"You can hear them from this far away, what kind of ears do you have?"

Qin Yi: "..."

"If you still want the Heavenly Thunder Fruit, you'd better speak nicely."

Yun Qinglian ground her teeth, knowing he'll use the Heavenly Thunder Fruit to threaten her, then put on a coquettish smile, "Yes, Master Qin, I understand."

"Ugh!" Qin Yi shivered, disgusted. "If I didn't know your identity, I'd think you were a top courtesan."

Yun Qinglian's face darkened, "Qin Yi! Do you want to die?"

"Shh!" Qin Yi gestured for silence, "Let's go see what's happening."

"They're catching someone, why should we follow? No benefit for us." Yun Qinglian hesitated, as she came for the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede, which she hadn't even glimpsed yet, no interest in joining the commotion.

"Hey... you're the type to not act without incentive. I appreciate your character; it reminds me of my youth."

"What's a 'ghost'?" Yun Qinglian asked curiously, "Is it a spirit?"

"Could be, could be a pig, a dog, a beast, but never human."

"Oh." Yun Qinglian nodded, somewhat understanding, "You speak so strangely, I don't get it."

"Let's follow, maybe we'll find some benefits. We're idle anyway." Qin Yi said.

Yun Qinglian thought it over, "Alright! Why do I feel like we're partners in crime?"

"Is there a thief as weak as you?" Qin Yi asked disdainfully.

Yun Qinglian said, "But I'll surely get stronger over time."

"Then I'll be waiting." Qin Yi smiled, leaping down from the tree.

In the past few days, Qin Yi had come to know Yun Qinglian somewhat. At first, he was skeptical when Yun Qinglian said she'd asked the Emperor to leave the Imperial City, but now he fully believed it. This woman has an adventurous streak and loves freedom.

If Yun Qinglian ventures into the world one day, there might be another notorious figure causing trouble. She's lacking experience now, but he'll teach her well over the next few days, to prevent her from facing setbacks alone later.