Chapter 1408: Chapter 1408: Don’t Tell Me You’ve Become a Daddy?

"Let’s go, we shall return."

Qin Yi pinched Little Leaf’s cute cheeks and said.

It’s not important who those two people were; the Great Elder they mentioned is the true instigator behind the scenes. This person must be uncovered to ensure Little Leaf’s safety.

Qin Yi took Hua Nian and Little Leaf back to the inn.

Jia Siwen and the others saw Qin Yi return, each of them anxious and uneasy. Although their wounds had healed, their minds were in turmoil. They previously wanted to capture Hua Nian to sell her. If Hua Nian had informed Qin Yi, would they still have a chance to survive?

"Young Master Qin."

Jia Siwen and the others hurriedly saluted, while looking towards Hua Nian.

Hua Nian smiled at them.

Jia Siwen and the others breathed a sigh of relief. This smile meant Hua Nian had not told Qin Yi.

Qin Yi gestured for them to sit and casually said, "I have to thank you all for the smooth rescue of Hua Nian."

Jia Siwen quickly replied, "Young Master Qin, you’re too kind. We only regret that our cultivation is too weak; we were intercepted by the War Tiger Sect and couldn’t protect Hua Nian Fairy."

"You’ve already done very well. Also, rest assured, the people of War Tiger Sect won’t retaliate because the War Tiger Sect no longer exists."

Jia Siwen and the others felt chills down their spines. The absence of War Tiger Sect meant Qin Yi had eradicated them. Ruthless; he kept his word.

They gratefully looked towards Hua Nian again. Thankfully, Hua Nian didn’t say anything; otherwise, could they still be sitting here alive?

Qin Yi raised his hand, flicked lightly, and a huge pile of gold coins appeared on the ground.

"As Qin Shou promised, this is three hundred thousand gold coins. Besides the initially promised two hundred thousand, the remaining one hundred thousand is compensation for your injuries while protecting Hua Nian."

Jia Siwen and the others hesitated; these were Qin Yi’s gold coins, and they lacked the courage to take them.

"Take them, they’re rightfully yours," Qin Yi said with a smile.

Jia Siwen immediately replied, "Thank you, Young Master Qin."

"You’re welcome. As I said, they’re rightfully yours."

Qin Yi spoke as he stood up, "Rest well tonight and leave tomorrow. It’s unsafe to carry so many gold coins at night."

"Thank you, Young Master Qin, you’re always so considerate."

Qin Yi smiled and walked towards the door, "By the way, I’ve arranged for food for you, at my expense."

"Thank you, Young Master Qin."

Jia Siwen and the others were thrilled. This was Qin Yi’s treat, which not everyone could enjoy.

Qin Yi opened a separate room for Hua Nian. Little Leaf was young, but Hua Nian was a girl in her twenties, and it wouldn’t be appropriate to live with him. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Back in the room, Qin Yi asked the waiter to prepare some fruits to be delivered.

"Have some," Qin Yi said.

Hua Nian was exhausted and frightened. She was indeed tired and hungry, so she said thank you and began to eat.

Qin Yi peeled an apple and handed it to Little Leaf, then looked at Hua Nian and asked, "By the way, does your Elf Clan have a Great Elder?"

Hua Nian looked at Qin Yi, unsure why he was asking this, and nodded slightly, "Does Brother Qin know our Great Elder?"

"I don’t know him, just asking. What kind of person is this Great Elder?"

"The Great Elder is very nice, very gentle, and treats us well," Hua Nian said.

Qin Yi smiled and didn’t ask further questions. It seemed that the Great Elder mentioned by the man and woman was indeed the Great Elder of the Elf Clan.

"Hua Nian, why did you and Little Leaf sneak out?"

Hua Nian said, a little embarrassed, "I have lived in the Elf Clan since childhood, and my understanding of the outside world comes from the elders. Sister Zi Lan happened to be going out on business this time and said she could take us along. So Little Leaf and I sneaked out with Sister Zi Lan."

"But not long after leaving the Elf Clan, we got separated. I initially planned to take Little Leaf back, but then we got separated as well."

Zi Lan?

Qin Yi’s eyes glinted. Why did Zi Lan want to secretly take Hua Nian and Little Leaf out of the Elf Clan for no good reason? If he guessed correctly, the Elf Clan should have rules, and sneaking out would result in punishment. Given Hua Nian’s and Little Leaf’s courage, they wouldn’t dare to run out just out of curiosity about the outside world.

The only explanation was that they were tricked.

This Zi Lan, could she be the woman among the couple hiding in the dark tonight?

Though it was all speculation, Qin Yi could confirm that Hua Nian and Little Leaf were lured away from the Elf Clan—it was definitely a conspiracy.

The conversation tonight between the man and woman was evidently targeted at Hua Nian and Little Leaf. The sisters’ cultivation wasn’t high, and they were timid, completely harmless. So why kill them?

For the moment, Qin Yi couldn’t figure it out. It seemed he needed to visit the Elf Clan to clarify matters and resolve the danger from the source; otherwise, Hua Nian and Little Leaf would be accompanied by risk.

"Hua Nian, you’re tired. Once you’ve eaten, have a good night’s rest. I’ll be in the next room; call me if anything happens."

"Thank you, Brother Qin."

Qin Yi smiled and looked at Little Leaf, "Little Leaf, accompany your sister well tonight."

Little Leaf said in a childlike voice, "But Little Leaf wants Big Brother to accompany. With Big Brother, Little Leaf sleeps soundly."

"Big Brother, will you sleep with sister and me?"

Qin Yi: "..."

Truly, innocently said.

Hua Nian’s cheeks were slightly red, and she said, "Little Leaf, Brother Qin is tired too. Let him rest, and he’ll play with you tomorrow, okay?"

Although Little Leaf was reluctant, she nodded, "Big Brother, have a good sleep, and play with Little Leaf tomorrow."

"Okay." Qin Yi patted her little head, then walked out and closed the door behind him.

...

Next morning.

Qin Yi was playing with Little Leaf when the waiter came to tell Qin Yi that someone wanted to see him.

Qin Yi casually said, "See me? What kind of people are they?"

"A young master and three fairies."

Qin Yi thought for a moment, "Bring them up if I don’t see them."

The waiter hesitated.

"What’s the matter?" Qin Yi asked.

The waiter cautiously said, "One of the fairies said to ask you to come down and receive them?"

"Hmm?" Qin Yi frowned.

Hua Nian was also surprised, knowing Qin Yi’s name meant fear for everyone. Who would dare ask Qin Yi to come down and receive them?

But suddenly, Qin Yi’s eyes lit up. Maybe...

Just then, several figures appeared at the door.

"So, Qin Yi, this lady has arrived, and you dare not come down to receive?"

Qin Yi’s eyes were filled with joy; entering were Jing Wuyan, Yun Mengyao, Xiaoxi, and Yin Qianqian. He had guessed it might be these people, and indeed it was.

Yun Mengyao walked in, saw Hua Nian and Little Leaf, and hesitated slightly. Then she said, "I say you didn’t come looking for us because you have companions here and forgot about your homeland. Even children have come; this is too fast, right? Qin Yi, you didn’t become a father by surprise, did you?"