Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1220: Assassination

"What’s wrong?"

Yun Qinglian glared at Qin Yi because his expression was really annoying.

Qin Yi remarked disdainfully, "Because you’re really stupid."

"You’re the stupid one. Tell me, how am I stupid?" Yun Qinglian asked defiantly.

Qin Yi smirked and said, "If I were those people, I would fly away. Because the Flying Iron Armor Centipede can only glide, it can’t actually fly."

Yun Qinglian was dumbfounded and looked confused. Of course, at this moment they should be flying high to escape the pursuit of the Flying Iron Armor Centipede.

Qin Yi mocked, "Do you admit now that you’re quite foolish?"

Yun Qinglian retorted, "Well, I just didn’t think of it, did I?"

"Do you know what the consequence of not thinking about it was?"

Although Yun Qinglian wanted to argue, inwardly she was convinced. Qin Yi was right, the consequence of not thinking about it was death.

"Those people were probably scared senseless and forgot they could fly." Yun Qinglian said.

Qin Yi nodded slightly. "That’s what I want to tell you, always think ahead, have a retreat planned before every approach, because a slight mistake can cost your life. There aren’t any do-overs with these things." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Yun Qinglian nodded. "I understand!" She realized Qin Yi was imparting worldly wisdom.

"Crack...!"

Several ancient trees broke.

Qin Yi and Yun Qinglian turned to see the Flying Iron Armor Centipede return. They had no idea if those people were killed by it.

Yun Qinglian instinctively became wary.

However, once the Flying Iron Armor Centipede emerged, it shielded its young behind it, then its emerald eyes gazed at Qin Yi and Yun Qinglian, bending its mass of legs and lying flat on the ground.

"What’s it doing?" Yun Qinglian asked curiously.

Qin Yi responded, "It’s expressing goodwill, indicating it won’t harm us. Perhaps it’s also thanking us for saving its life."

Yun Qinglian carefully walked forward a couple of steps, "No need to be polite. Hurry and leave this place. It’s been exposed, and others might come. Find a safe place."

The Flying Iron Armor Centipede seemed to understand, nodding its large head. Once its two young climbed onto its back, it crawled away. After a long traverse, it turned back to glance and nodded one last time before vanishing into the mountains.

"Who knows how long this Flying Iron Armor Centipede has lived, but it seems to have awakened some intelligence, probably not inferior to humans." Qin Yi said.

Yun Qinglian nodded lightly, "All things have spirits, and all mothers are great."

Qin Yi teased, "Do you think this Flying Iron Armor Centipede is better than your cold-hearted, indifferent emperor father?"

Yun Qinglian’s face darkened, Qin Yi was insulting her father, implying he’s lesser than a beast.

"Don’t bring it up," she replied irritably. Regardless of her father’s shortcomings, he gave her life; even if she didn’t like him, she couldn’t disparage him.

Qin Yi laughed, "Okay, I won’t mention it again. Anyway, you’ll soon leave the Imperial City, returning to freedom."

"You keep worrying I’ll fight for the throne when I return. I’ve promised you I won’t go back, so stop hinting at it. If you keep it up, I might change my mind." Yun Qinglian replied annoyed.

Qin Yi: "..."

"Hey, I didn’t mean it that way, aren’t you overreacting?"

"Then give me the Heavenly Thunder Fruit."

Qin Yi: "..."

"Your thinking is so erratic, why is your conversation all over the place? I’m confused."

Yun Qinglian glared at him, "Don’t play dumb. Why are you baffled when I mention the Heavenly Thunder Fruit?"

"Maybe I’m allergic to the words ’Heavenly Thunder Fruit’."

As Yun Qinglian was about to speak, Qin Yi interrupted, "Hurry and find something to eat. I’m starving. Once we’re full, we’ll head to Demon Ridge. If we’re late, the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede might escape."

Yun Qinglian grumbled, "Fine, Mr. Qin, you sit there. I’ll find food for you."

"Don’t!" Qin Yi quickly stopped her, "You rest; I’ll go. I’m afraid you’ll bring more trouble. You’re a trouble magnet, wherever you go, trouble follows."

"Hey, can you find the Heavenly Thunder Fruit without me? Besides, you’re the one who suggested coming here. Clearly, you wanted to take advantage and got nothing, and now you’re blaming me."

Qin Yi pretended not to hear, walking into the dense forest.

Yun Qinglian made a face at his back, grunted, and sat down to rest.

After over ten minutes without Qin Yi’s return, Yun Qinglian began to complain loudly, "Qin Yi, Master Qin, have you found anything to eat? Did you go home to plant crops?"

"Crack!"

Suddenly, the sound of breaking branches made Yun Qinglian instinctively turn back.

Just as she turned, a figure lunged at her like lightning.

Before the person arrived, a terrifying aura made her blood surge.

Yun Qinglian’s face turned pale, and in desperation she rolled on the ground, shouting, "Qin Yi, save me."

She felt a strong intent to kill, clearly they weren’t trying to capture her but to kill her.

Without thinking about who wanted her dead, Yun Qinglian just managed to dodge the lethal attack, a cold blade stabbing into the ground, showing the assailant’s intention to kill.

Knowing she was no match, Yun Qinglian got up and ran in the direction Qin Yi left.

However, the attacker’s speed was faster than she’d anticipated.

"Phuh!"

Yun Qinglian’s body stiffened as she looked at the blade piercing her chest, blood trickling from the sword down to the ground.

Struggling, she turned to see who was attacking. The assailant was dressed in black, with a covered face, revealing only a pair of ominous, cruel eyes.

"Swish!"

The longsword was withdrawn; the force made Yun Qinglian spin mid-air before crashing to the ground.

Seeing blood pour from her mouth, the attacker stepped forward, rasping, "Don’t blame me, I’m just following orders."

He finished speaking, the sword like a poisonous snake aimed at Yun Qinglian’s throat. Suddenly, he paused and looked towards the distant forest before disappearing into the woods.

As the hooded man left, Qin Yi emerged from the opposite forest, cheerfully holding a plump rabbit and several yellow fruits.

"Yun Qinglian, I’ve got us some food. Today you’re in for a treat; just as I entered the forest..." Qin Yi’s voice cut off; seeing Yun Qinglian on the ground, his face changed dramatically, and in a flash, he was beside her.

Observing her chest wound, Qin Yi’s Divine Thought quickly spread out. With his current cultivation, he could cover a thousand meters, yet he found no perpetrator.