Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1234: Evergreen Vine

Bai Yichen’s eyes lit up, filled with undisguised delight.

Qin Yi could see that Bai Yichen truly cared about Yun Qinglian.

"The Eldest Princess is really fortunate to have a friend like you, Qin Yi."

Qin Yi: "..."

This guy, is he trying to put one over on me? I’ve already said we’re just friends, do you have to repeat it over and over?

Bai Yichen looked at Qin Yi, "Mr. Qin, may I ask where the Eldest Princess is now?"

"Three miles south after exiting the canyon, there’s an open space. She’s there, healing."

Bai Yichen asked, "Does the Eldest Princess have anyone protecting her?"

Qin Yi shook his head, about to say that Yun Qinglian was protected by an array, but seeing Bai Yichen’s expression change, he said, "Brother Qin, I’ll wait for you outside."

Without giving Qin Yi a chance to speak, Bai Yichen sped off like lightning.

The several elders nearby looked bewildered but then bowed to Qin Yi before quickly pursuing Bai Yichen.

Qin Yi was puzzled for a moment, then shook his head helplessly. He turned his attention to the cave in front of him and dashed inside.

Bai Yichen’s people had been inside before, indicating there was no danger.

The cave was winding but spacious, and Qin Yi covered tens of meters in a single step, moving swiftly.

This kind of treasure like the Evergreen Vine, just like money, only feels secure when it’s in your own pocket.

No sooner had he started forward than Qin Yi felt the temperature rising, a fiery breath blowing right at him.

This was the cave of the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede, certainly filled with a large amount of fire attribute elements.

Soon, Qin Yi’s eyes brightened as the cave opened up.

He was now standing in the mountain’s belly, looking down at a pool of bubbling lava below.

The Iron Armor Fiery Centipede had indeed chosen a good place; this lava pool was extremely beneficial for its cultivation.

In the center of the lava pool, a green plant was bobbing on the red-hot lava, conspicuously visible.

This was the Evergreen Vine.

Evergreen Vine is impervious to fire and frost, and it is this peculiar nature that endows it with its unique effect of rejuvenation.

The lava pool wasn’t large, and with Qin Yi in possession of the Phoenix Gall, this heat was of no consequence to him.

His body flickered, landing lightly on the lava pool.

Qin Yi formed a special hand sign, ready to take the Evergreen Vine, when suddenly the lava beside him exploded, and a hideous, terrifying head emerged.

Qin Yi was startled to see another Iron Armor Fiery Centipede.

However, upon closer inspection, it was just a smaller Iron Armor Fiery Centipede, likely the offspring of the one he had killed.

With a flick of his hand, the air reddened, and the small Iron Armor Fiery Centipede was smacked back into the lava pool with a single slap. Qin Yi didn’t kill it, merely knocked it out.

Then, Qin Yi took the Evergreen Vine and left the cave.

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Outside the canyon.

Yun Qinglian had not yet awakened, but the Heavenly Thunder Fruit and the Beast Core had completely been absorbed by her.

Beside her, an elder had a gloomy face with blood at the corners of his mouth.

He had just followed Bai Yichen forward and triggered the array. Bai Yichen, with his profound cultivation, was fine, but the elder was knocked back several tens of meters, sustaining minor injuries.

"That Qin Yi is really cunning," the elder said resentfully. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Bai Yichen gave him a calm look, "Don’t say that. Mr. Qin is excellent—not only is his cultivation profound, but he also understands arrays. Besides, he set up the array to protect the Eldest Princess. It was my impatience that caused this; if you want to blame anyone, blame me."

The elder’s expression changed dramatically, hurriedly bowing, "I wouldn’t dare."

Bai Yichen ignored him and turned to look at Yun Qinglian, his eyes full of admiration.

"Elder, Mr. Qin is here."

Bai Yichen turned and saw Qin Yi walking over at a leisurely pace.

As Qin Yi approached, Bai Yichen smiled and said, "Looks like Mr. Qin got the Evergreen Vine."

Qin Yi smiled, "Thanks to your graciousness."

"Mr. Qin, you are too modest. We aren’t your match. Even if we weren’t gracious, we wouldn’t have been able to get the Evergreen Vine."

Qin Yi’s lips curled slightly; Bai Yichen was candid.

He then turned his gaze to Yun Qinglian in the array.

"Mr. Qin, when will the Eldest Princess wake up?"

Qin Yi said, "In about an hour."

Bai Yichen nodded, chatting with Qin Yi idly. It was clear his thoughts were not on Qin Yi, and the conversation seemed more for politeness, to avoid awkward silence.

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Half an hour later, Yun Qinglian indeed stirred.

"Boom!"

A terrifying aura spread from Yun Qinglian, the ground instantly cracking. The shockwave hit the Great Array Barrier, stopping there; otherwise, the surrounding area for dozens of meters might have been destroyed.

Yun Qinglian slowly opened her eyes, a charming smile playing on her lips. Her hidden ailments were completely cured, and her cultivation had greatly increased.

Qin Yi raised his hand to dismantle the Great Array.

Bai Yichen hurried forward.

Hearing footsteps, Yun Qinglian thought it was Qin Yi. She stood up and turned around excitedly, "Qin Yi, I’ve improved two levels..."

Her words halted because the person before her wasn’t Qin Yi, but Bai Yichen. She was taken aback.

After a while, she asked, somewhat surprised, "Elder Bai, why are you here?"

Bai Yichen opened his mouth, then smiled lightly, "Just a coincidence."

He had come to find a cure for Yun Qinglian, but since Qin Yi had found it, speaking out might seem like grabbing credit.

"Elder Bai came specifically for you. He came here to hunt the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede and use its Beast Core to treat your ailment," Qin Yi stepped forward, smiling as he spoke.

Bai Yichen glanced gratefully at Qin Yi. Saying that himself might make it seem like he was seizing credit, but with Qin Yi saying it, it was different.

Yun Qinglian was stunned for a moment, then bowed slightly, "I didn’t expect Elder Bai to seek medicine for me. Thank you very much!"

Bai Yichen gave a wry smile, shaking his head, "The Eldest Princess doesn’t need to be so polite. I heard there was an Iron Armor Fiery Centipede here that might help with your ailment, but unfortunately, I came too late to help much."

Yun Qinglian’s eyes showed a peculiar glint, "How did Elder Bai know I have a hidden ailment?"

Qin Yi was slightly startled, glancing at Bai Yichen. He hadn’t expected this question. Yun Qinglian had said that very few knew about her ailment. How had the Eldest Prince found out and sent people to hunt a Flying Iron Armor Fiery Centipede to harm Yun Qinglian?

Could it be that Bai Yichen had been lying all along, with ulterior motives?

Qin Yi’s eyes narrowed slightly, a chill flashing in them.

Bai Yichen, however, remained composed, "The Eldest Princess might have forgotten that your cultivation technique comes from the Ling Yue Academy. I just happened to learn that practicing your cultivation technique for a long time could be dangerous, so I’ve been looking for a solution. Finally, I found an ancient book stating that the Beast Core of the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede can be a cure.

This matter concerns the Eldest Princess’s safety. If ill-intentioned people found out, they might use it against you. Moreover, the Ling Yue Academy doesn’t interfere with internal politics, so I kept this secret while searching for a solution.