Chapter 1177 Conflict between father and daughter

Qing Jimeng thought that his reasons were sufficient, but he didn't expect that his father burst into laughter after hearing them.

"Meng'er, if you are worried about the dispute between the villa and the Netherworld Demon Sect, you can relax and don't worry too much."

"Father, the reason why I and the other leaders wanted to deprive Zhou Yiqiao of his merits was actually tacitly agreed by the top leaders of the Netherworld Demon Sect."

When Qing Jimeng heard this, a hint of disbelief flashed in her eyes. She stared at Qing Lietian in a daze, as if she had heard something extremely incredible.

"Father...what...do you mean by this?"

"I have investigated Zhou Yiqiao's identity in the Netherworld Demon Sect. He is the disciple of Elder Bai Gu and is favored by Senior Tuoba and many other seniors in the sect. He can be said to be the one with the highest strength and status among the new generation of disciples in the Netherworld Demon Sect."

"How could the Netherworld Demon Sect allow such a person to be humiliated in our Qinjian Villa?"

Qing Lietian put away his smile and spoke truthfully.

"Meng'er, I'm not lying to you. When Dad first heard the other party's request, he had the same surprised expression as you."

"Dad, I don't even dare to confirm it. After the messenger sent by the Netherworld Demon Sect left, I also contacted that old guy Tuoba through the secret sound transmission method to confirm the authenticity of this matter."

"Tuoba Qingshan bluntly told me that the Netherworld Demon Sect's move was intended to silence some people in the sect and also to test Zhou Yiqiao."

"test?"

Qing Jimeng frowned, and the doubts in his heart grew even greater.

"Why is it a test? Aren't they afraid that we will really hurt Zhou Yiqiao, or that he will become resentful and retaliate?"

Qing Lietian sighed softly and looked out the window with deep eyes, as if he was recalling something.

"The Netherworld Demon Sect has always acted unconventionally, otherwise it would not be called the Demon Sect by cultivators from all walks of life in the Tianchen Realm."

"No matter what the Netherworld Demon Sect's intentions are, at least they promised that as long as my Qinjian Villa can block the obstacles for Zhou Yiqiao, they are willing to give my Qinjian Villa the spiritual stone mine on the edge of Yongzhou near Zhongzhou."

"It's just a matter of a few words, why not do it?"

Qing Lietian looked at Qing Jimeng with a smile, and his words did not show any concern for Zhou Yiqiao's feelings.

Qing Jimeng's heart was filled with complex emotions. She knew very well that behind her father's decision were the family's considerations and interests, but she could not ignore the promise she had made to Zhou Yiqiao.

Qing Jimeng bit his lower lip tightly and looked at Qing Lietian firmly. His voice was soft but it carried unquestionable power.

"Father, I understand your difficulties, and I also understand that the interests of the family are above all else."

"But Zhou Yiqiao is not only my friend, but also the benefactor of the villa. Everything he has done for our Qinjian Villa should not be erased so easily."

"I promised to give him a corresponding reward, and I also promised to give him a reward. I can't go back on that."

When Qing Lietian heard this, a hint of surprise flashed across his brows, and then turned into a complicated smile.

He stood up, walked slowly to Qing Jimeng, and patted her shoulder gently.

"Meng'er, you have grown up and have your own ideas and persistence."

"But you have to remember that sometimes, personal feelings seem so insignificant compared to the fate of the family."

"However, since you insist so much, I am not an unreasonable person."

Qing Lietian changed the subject and walked back to his seat.

"How about this? I can order the elders not to obstruct us from now on. As long as you can find a way to allow Zhou Yiqiao to have another chance to take the Jianming Pond trial without affecting the sect's major events, I will naturally allow him to enter the Jianming Pond."

However, when Qing Jimeng heard this condition, his expression did not change at all.

"Father, you are wrong."

"The Sword Ming Pond Trial is the reward Zhou Yiqiao deserves based on his own strength and contributions."

"Now you actually want to use what he should have gotten as compensation, this is really too much of a bully!"

"You...you girl!"

Qing Lietian became furious upon seeing this and glared at his daughter.

"You rebellious girl! Do you know who you are talking to now!"

Qing Ji dreamed that his father’s eyes were wide open with anger, but he was not afraid at all and met his gaze with his head held high.

"Father, is the justice and morality that our family has always upheld just a joke in your eyes!?"

Qing Lietian looked at his daughter's determined eyes, and the anger in his heart was like a pot of hot oil being poured on him, boiling to the extreme.

"Meng'er, you...you really disappoint your father!"

There was a slight tremor in his voice, and then he waved his hand and sent Qing Jimeng out of the hall.

Qing Jimeng felt dizzy and when she came to her senses, she was already standing in the square outside the palace.

She looked at the tightly closed palace door, feeling mixed emotions.

She knew that her insistence might have angered her father, but she always had a feeling that if she could not fight for the rights that Zhou Yiqiao deserved this time, not only would she herself develop inner demons, but the entire Qinjian Villa might suffer unpredictable consequences in the future.

Qing Jimeng took a deep breath and calmed himself down. Then, he turned and left amid the surprised gazes of many disciples from the villa in the square.

......

"How's it going? Have you found out why Qinjian Villa is so nervous?"

In a secluded residence, Zhou Yiqiao saw the returning Seven Swords and asked.

Qijian shook his head, his eyes full of guilt.

"Reporting to the master, the Seven Swords have interviewed many disciples of Qinjian Villa and even visited the know-it-alls in the nearby market."

"It's a pity that there are so many different opinions about why Qinjian Villa has suddenly become so chaotic, and there is no definite answer."

When Zhou Yiqiao heard this, a trace of deep thought gathered between his brows.

He originally wanted to find out about the changes within Qinjian Villa so that he could make corresponding countermeasures.

But obviously, things were much more complicated than he expected.

"Forget it. It looks like this was a decision made by the top management of Qinjian Villa. The disciples in the villa don't know the truth at all."

Zhou Yiqiao sighed softly, and the worry between his brows became more and more intense.

Just when he decided to take a risk and go out to investigate in person, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the door, followed by Qing Jimeng's slightly tired voice.

"Zhou Yiqiao, are you here?"

Zhou Yiqiao and Qijian looked at each other and saw surprise and a hint of imperceptible expectation in each other's eyes.

He quickly stood up, walked to the door, and gently opened it. He saw Qing Jimeng standing at the door with his hair slightly messy and a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"Miss, why are you here?"

Zhou Yiqiao asked gently, but secretly guessing her purpose in his heart.