Since Xue Qiao'er nearly drove into a ditch because of his words, Qin Yi was worried about her overreacting and his own life being in danger. He stopped provoking her.
"That's right, I was joking. Don't get agitated, drive properly!" he replied.
Xue Qiao'er let out a sigh of relief and seriously cautioned, "Qin Yi, absolutely do not do anything foolish, nor be too arrogant! You must understand, there's always someone better!"
"You are formidable, no doubt, but you are not invincible! Our martial arts world is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, with many powerful individuals. You must not underestimate them!"
Qin Yi, sitting in the passenger seat, listened and smiled without saying a word.
Noticing his smile, Xue Qiao'er knew he hadn't taken her words to heart.
However, Xue Qiao'er didn't say anything further, instead, she began to ponder something in her mind...
Perhaps it was because Xue Qiao'er was with him, or perhaps Ming Xuanyuan had no intention of retaliating against Qin Yi. The three of them returned to Haicheng from Heyuan Town without incident.
Upon arriving in Haicheng, Luo De Gao announced his departure. Seeing that Xue Qiao'er had no intention of leaving, Qin Yi asked, "Section Chief Xue, I'm heading home. Will you be accompanying me?"
Xue Qiao'er showed a thoughtful expression and did not answer immediately.
Seeing this, Qin Yi added, "My sister is at home, and I already have a girlfriend. I'm sure you know this. If you come back with me, they might misunderstand!"
Xue Qiao'er finally rolled her eyes and said, "Don't worry, I won't be going home with you. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now!"
With that, she drove off without giving Qin Yi a chance to say another word.
Qin Yi stood in place, watching until her car disappeared completely before turning and heading home with the box containing the thousand-year-old Ganoderma.
Xue Qiao'er, driving her car, stopped not far away.
She took out her phone and made a call.
Shortly after, the call was connected, and she spoke directly, "Deputy Hall Master, I saw someone infected with Gu worms in Heyuan Town today! Do you think those people are starting to cause trouble again?"
It was clear that her call was to Li Changsheng, the Deputy Hall Master of the Order Hall.
Li Changsheng, upon hearing her words, exclaimed in surprise, "Someone infected with Gu worms? That shouldn't be! The people from Miao village are all under our supervision, and we haven't detected any abnormalities from them recently!"
"Moreover, the Miao village has been very compliant in recent years, and nothing has happened! Besides, they wouldn't dare cause trouble, would they?"
"I don't know about that!" Xue Qiao'er replied, "But today in Heyuan Town, I personally witnessed an old woman infected with Gu worms, and it was Qin Yi who saved her..."
She recounted in detail how Qin Yi had saved Shen Banian's mother and forced out the Gu worms.
After listening, Li Changsheng was both surprised and impressed. "I didn't expect Qin Yi to know so much about Gu worms. He truly is a prodigy!"
"Mm!"
Xue Qiao'er unconsciously nodded her head vigorously in agreement.
However, she quickly steered the conversation back to the Gu worms. "Deputy Hall Master, only the people of Miao village raise Gu worms. I believe the old woman being infected with Gu worms has something to do with Miao village!"
"I understand. I will order someone to investigate Miao village immediately. If it was their doing, I will demand an explanation from the Miao King!"
Xue Qiao'er: "Good!"
Li Changsheng then asked, "Is there anything else? If not, I'll go make arrangements! In Haicheng, try your best to win over Qin Yi. I'm liking him more and more. It would be a shame if such talent isn't utilized by our Order Hall!"
"Don't worry, Deputy Hall Master. If I don't bring him into the Order Hall this time, I won't return!" Xue Qiao'er stated resolutely.
Li Changsheng: "Heh heh..."
"Oh, Deputy Hall Master, there's one more thing I'd like to discuss with you!"
"What is it?"
"Well, I've noticed that although Qin Yi is very powerful and talented, he's also excessively arrogant! I think it's necessary to 'educate' him!"
"Oh? What do you mean?"
"I'd like you to send a strong subordinate to give him a hard time!"
"..."
While Xue Qiao'er was on the phone with Li Changsheng, on the other side, in Heyuan Town.
Ming Xuanyuan and his group had not yet left Heyuan Town.
Xiang Zuo and Xiang You, after some treatment, had their injuries somewhat healed, and they stood on either side of Ming Xuanyuan.
"Damn that bitch Xue Qiao'er! To protect that guy named Qin, she actually drove him back to Haicheng herself!"
Ming Xuanyuan stared in the direction of Haicheng, his face ashen with rage, and cursed.
Seeing his immense anger, Xiang Zuo and Xiang You stood behind him, trembling and daring not to breathe.
After a moment, Ming Xuanyuan slightly tilted his head back and asked, "What do you think we should do now?"
Xiang Zuo and Xiang You exchanged glances. Xiang You then spoke, "Reporting to Third Protector, my subordinates believe that Xue Qiao'er can protect Qin Yi for a while, but she can't protect him forever!"
"We have already investigated Qin Yi's information and know where he lives in Haicheng. We can go directly to his home and then..."
Xiang You made a throat-slitting gesture and continued, "I don't believe Xue Qiao'er can live in his house forever, and they won't be separated!"
"Good!"
Ming Xuanyuan, after hearing this, found it very reasonable and immediately adopted the plan.
However, he stood still, not acting immediately, but pondering, "Who should be sent to Haicheng to kill Qin Yi?"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Zuo and Xiang You instinctively flinched, remaining silent.
If they hadn't been sent flying by Qin Yi earlier that day, they would have volunteered to go.
Now, they dared not!
Having experienced Qin Yi's prowess, going again wouldn't be to kill him, but simply to court death!
"Useless!"
Ming Xuanyuan cursed, sensing their fear.
The two lowered their heads even further, enduring the insult without any protest!
After a moment, Ming Xuanyuan thought about it and finally decided to go to Haicheng himself to take revenge on Qin Yi!
The martial artists from Miaobao Pavilion he had brought with him were all of similar strength to Xiang Zuo and Xiang You. If they were no match for Qin Yi, then the others wouldn't be either!
Although Ming Xuanyuan was reluctant to go personally, feeling it was beneath his status, Qin Yi had caused them losses of over fifty billion this time, and more importantly, had damaged the reputation of Miaobao Pavilion! If he didn't bring Qin Yi's head back, he wouldn't be able to explain himself to the Pavilion Master of Miaobao Pavilion!