CHAPTER 685: CHAPTER 685 I DARE NOT GAMBLE

"Qin brother, what’s this?" Mo Wuji asked in confusion; usually, this method is used to mourn the dead.

Qin Yi put down his wine cup and said indifferently, "I am mourning an innocent child who was killed by you raiders."

Mo Wuji: "..."

"My condolences."

Mo Wuji didn’t know what to say; he was well aware that Qin Yi held no fondness for those of the Hidden Family.

"You should say that to the little girl’s mother and see if she will be consoled?" Qin Yi said flatly.

Mo Wuji just opened his mouth when Qin Yi waved his hand, "Forget it, this matter doesn’t concern you much. Just prepare to marry little Bai Fairy tonight."

"Huh?" Mo Wuji was struck as if by lightning, completely stunned.

Pfft!

Bai Jingqing was slowly sipping her Osmanthus Wine, and couldn’t help but spit out the wine she’d just sipped.

Qin Yi looked at her with disdain, "I say little Bai Fairy, you haven’t even touched a bite of the food. If you do this, how can anyone eat?"

Bai Jingqing’s entire mouthful of wine was splattered all over the food on the table.

Bai Jingqing wiped the wine stains from her mouth awkwardly, angrily looking at Qin Yi.

Qin Yi looked at her innocently, "What? Do you look down on our young master Mo?"

"Let me tell you a secret."

Seeing Qin Yi being all mysterious, Mo Wuji and Bai Jingqing couldn’t help but look at him curiously.

Qin Yi gave a mysterious smile and said in a hushed tone, "This time, apart from those related to young master Mo, no one else should expect to leave the Secret Realm alive."

Bai Jingqing, Mo Wuji, and three Baihua Pavilion disciples beside them froze on the spot, faces filled with horror.

This wasn’t a secret; it was a bolt from the blue.

"Qin brother, are you joking?" Mo Wuji asked cautiously.

"Do I look like I’m joking? You’re not unfamiliar with the phrase ’cutting weeds and removing roots,’ right? You so-called prodigies are the roots of the Five Great Families; if I eliminate you, it’s like cutting off the heritage of the Five Great Families."

Mo Wuji swallowed hard, knowing that the best disciples of the Five Great Families were present this time. If all of them died inside, the Five Great Families might go mad.

"Old Mo, I’m telling you, except for those tied to you, I won’t spare a single one."

Mo Wuji was dumbfounded, his eyes vacant.

"Little Bai Fairy, do you have any ties with young master Mo?" Qin Yi asked Bai Jingqing with a grin.

Bai Jingqing had just opened her mouth when Qin Yi laughed and interrupted, "Think carefully before answering; this is a matter of life and death. I killed so many from the Five Great Families today, the hatred can’t be resolved, so you know what I’m saying is true. Except for those related to young master Mo, the rest must die."

Bai Jingqing angrily looked at Qin Yi; what was this? Coercion and temptation?

"If you are related to young master Mo, the three people beside you are naturally related to young master Mo. Otherwise, I can’t find any reason to spare their lives."

"You..." Bai Jingqing looked at Qin Yi in anger, "Don’t you think this is too shameless?"

"I’ve worried my heart out for your lifelong matters, and you call me shameless? Never mind, just admit now that you have nothing to do with young master Mo, and I’ll kill you all immediately." Qin Yi said earnestly.

"Qin brother..."

"Shut up." Qin Yi glared at Mo Wuji. Then he turned to Bai Jingqing, "Little Bai Fairy, give me a straightforward answer."

Bai Jingqing was about to explode; she had never seen anyone as shameless as Qin Yi, practically a rogue forcing good people into prostitution.

However, she knew clearly that what Qin Yi said, he would undoubtedly do. This person was ruthless, slaughtering people from the Five Great Families like cutting through vegetables without a shred of hesitation.

Bai Jingqing was in a dilemma. On one side were her fellow sect members, on the other was Mo Wuji. Although Mo Wuji had left a good impression on her, how can a relationship be forced?

"Ah, the dishes on the table can’t be eaten. I’m quite skilled; how about I make a few more dishes for everyone to try?" Mo Wuji suddenly said.

Qin Yi’s eyes lit up; he knew about Mo Wuji’s cooking skills.

"Go ahead." Qin Yi agreed.

Mo Wuji finally breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and said, "Village Chief, can I borrow your kitchen?"

"Of course you can." The Village Chief nodded with a smile, pointing to a room beside them, "That is the kitchen."

Mo Wuji looked at Bai Jingqing, "Sister Bai, could you lend me a hand?"

Bai Jingqing was slightly stunned; she’d never been in a kitchen before. But seeing Mo Wuji give her a knowing look, her clever mind immediately understood. Mo Wuji was buying time, and she nodded promptly.

Qin Yi, how clever he was, would surely figure out what the two went to discuss—certainly about how to deal with him.

"Village Chief, my brother’s cooking is unparalleled; it’s practically divine cuisine."

"Oh, really? Then I must try it." The Village Chief laughed.

Qin Yi looked at the three upright Baihua Pavilion disciples beside him, "Are you three married?"

The three froze, then shook their heads simultaneously.

"I’ll find husbands for you in the village; what do you think?" Qin Yi asked with a smile.

The women’s faces turned pale with fright.

They were among the best disciples of Baihua Pavilion; their future was either as an Elder or a Steward, full of promise. How could they marry villagers, supporting their husbands and raising children, a fate worse than death?

"You three are as beautiful as flowers; if your Elder Sister says she’s not tied to young master Mo, I’ll have no choice but to kill you. But wouldn’t it be a waste to kill such pretty faces? Why not fulfill your potential by marrying the local bachelors, passing on the family line, wouldn’t that be wonderful?"

The three women were filled with horror, shivering.

"Look at how enraptured you are, you get so excited you’re shaking. Since you’re so eager, pray that your Elder Sister soon tells me she has no ties to young master Mo, and I can fulfill your wish."

The three women’s lips quivered; were they really excited? Clearly, they were terrified.

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In the kitchen, Mo Wuji found the necessary ingredients, then turned to look outside to confirm that Qin Yi did not follow in, and whispered, "Sister Bai, don’t take Qin Yi’s words to heart."

Bai Jingqing stood by the side; she couldn’t even tell salt from sugar, so she couldn’t be of any help. Indifferently, she said, "Do you think I can just ignore it? This concerns the lives of Baihua Pavilion disciples. As Qin Yi’s partner, you should know what kind of person he is better than me. He absolutely does what he says."

"Mo youngster, if because of my words, the lives of twenty Baihua Pavilion disciples and twenty followers are lost, how can I face returning to Baihua Pavilion? Asking me not to take it to heart is easy to say. Can you guarantee our lives?"

Mo Wuji was utterly embarrassed. Because he couldn’t guarantee it.

"Sister Bai, maybe Qin Yi is just scaring you."

"Scare us? Then you haven’t seen him killing members of the Five Great Families, striking ruthlessly, almost without needing a second move, a complete one-sided massacre. You don’t care because you’re partners, but I can’t take that gamble."