Chapter 18: Return to the City of Phantom Wind
Day and night, three days of travel, on the way did not meet half a family, the group can only eat and sleep in the open, with wild fruits and game to satisfy hunger, although there is money, but it is not useful at all. On this morning, the people finally came to the gate of a city. The carriage drove across the drawbridge and into the city.
"This is Phantom Wind City, the Illusory Wind City that I haven't seen for a long time!" Qin Mengqi couldn't help but look up to the sky and cheer, this mood of returning after a long absence was self-evident. The style of the city is really different from the village and town, the streets are intricate, the streets are full of traffic, and the pedestrians are endless.
According to the agreement, Qin Mengqi first found a hotel closest to his home to settle down, and then asked Leng Jian to send a message to his father. Leng Jian couldn't refuse, so he had to follow Qin Mengqi's wishes, and Feng Qingrou and Long Ayaxiao also stayed in the hotel and waited for a response.
Leng Jian only knew that Qin Mengqi's father was now a businessman, but he didn't know that he was a very wealthy businessman, and his residence was also very magnificent and unique. A white-haired man about forty years old, richly dressed and athletic received Leng Jian. Although his head is full of silver threads, he is still radiant and does not feel old at all, this person is Qin Mengqi's father, Qin Jiate.
Leng Jian followed Qin Jia into the house, sat down as the host and guest, and then said: "Qin Shibo, I came to give a message for Meng Qi, he was sent out by the academy to participate in the special training mission, and he can't come back for the time being, so I ask me to say hello to you and my aunt, and please rest assured, Meng Qi is very good, and he will come back to visit you after a while." He finished the prepared lines in one breath, and was about to breathe a sigh of relief, when he saw Qin Jiate's eyes narrow, his face changed sharply, and he said solemnly: "You are from the Holy Knight Academy?"
Leng Jian said: "Yes, I have already introduced myself. β
"You're lying, you're not from the Holy Knight Academy at all!" said Zengat in an accentuated tone.
Leng Jianli remained calm and calmly replied, "I am indeed a member of the Holy Horse Academy, why do you doubt me?"
"It's very simple, the Holy Knight Academy is an institution with very strict rules and regulations, and students must wear badges, can you let me see your badge? I used to be a student of the Holy Knight Academy, don't expect to be able to deceive me. Qin Gart's tone was already quite grim. Leng Jian was speechless and had no choice but to make a compromise......
Qin Mengqi was napping in the guest room of the inn when there was a sudden knock on the door. He knew that it must be Leng Jian who had returned, so he immediately rushed up and opened the door, "Brother Jian, you're back! Qin Mengqi smiled and said, "Don't laugh, how is this possible?" Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly heard a person say in a deep voice: "Nothing is impossible!" Qin Mengqi looked sideways, this surprise was not trivial, and said in a trembling voice: "Old ...... Dad, you'...... When did you come?" "Just arrived......" Chingart said. "Since you're here, come in and sit down, and talk slowly. Qin Mengqi made a gesture to invite in. "No need, I just want to ask you one question, and you must answer it truthfully. Qin Jia said. "What's the problem?" Qin Mengqi asked with a wink. "Are you reluctant to become a Templar?" asked Chingart. Qin Mengqi was stunned for a long time before he said, "I...... It's a little bit......"
"Is it just a little bit, don't hide it anymore, I know you hate the Paladin Academy, otherwise you wouldn't have deliberately violated the rules repeatedly so that the Academy would expel you." "The sword told you......" Qin Mengqi touched his head and didn't argue. "I already knew about your expulsion. Qin Gat said, "How can you hide such a big matter from me? It's just that I don't understand why you keep bringing it up and you want to become a demon hunter?"
"I ...... I don't want to disappoint you......" Qin Mengqi said.
"So, are you going to hide it from me for the rest of your life?" said Chingart, "Your idea is too naΓ―ve, in fact, as long as you put forward your own position and opinion early on, the father will not impose his thoughts on you." I always thought you were proud of the Templars, I didn't know you, it was me who was wrong, and I should apologize to you. β
Qin Mengqi didn't expect his father to make such a big concession, so he was immediately stunned, and only said after a while: "Dad, you really don't mind if I give up my Templar profession and go to the Demon Hunter exam?"
"This is your freedom, and I have no right to control it. As long as you think it's right, you should stick to it. "I'm so selfish, I've been pinning my unfulfilled wishes on you, and I haven't taken your feelings into account, can you forgive me?"
Qin Mengqi hurriedly said: "Don't say that, I should beg you for forgiveness! I can't finish the unfinished road for you, I apologize deeply." "Well, stop arguing about what's right and what's wrong. "Your mother misses you very much, so bring your friends home for dinner tonight!" After saying that, he nodded at Qin Mengqi again, and immediately turned around and left.
Leng Jian only glanced at Qin Mengqi, and then turned around and entered the room, leaving Qin Mengqi alone to stand in place. He should have been pleased, but somehow he couldn't get the mood up, and after a while he returned to the room and gently closed the door.
"Sword, how did you show your horse's feet?" Qin Mengqi asked Leng Jian.
"It's a badge, I don't have the badge of the Paladin Academy on me......"
"What! You've been tricked, the Holy Knight Academy doesn't have badges at all, but there are special costumes. Qin Mengqi almost bounced all over. "Really? It seems that I am alone this time. Leng Jian was quite surprised, "But he did know about your expulsion a long time ago, paper can't contain the fire, and no matter how well a lie is written, it is a lie after all." β
"Well, you're right. Qin Mengqi said, "I always feel that my father only supports me verbally, and I am always a little disappointed in my heart." β
"It's already the best result. Leng Jian said.
"Forget it, since it's broken, don't want to. Qin Mengqi said, "Call the two girls and come to my house together tonight!"
"Before I do that, I'll have to take a nap. Leng Jian put aside his saber as he spoke, and fell on the bed and closed his eyes.
"Strange, this should have been me, why did you preempt it?" and occupied my bed......" Qin Mengqi shrugged his shoulders and said to himself.
I didn't realize that it was getting late, and when it was time to hold the lamp, the lights in Phantom Wind City were brilliant. Among them is a luxurious mansion, the interior is brightly lit, as if it is daytime, and six people are sitting together for dinner. This is the Qin family's mansion, and the six of them are Leng Jian, Long and Feng's two daughters, as well as Qin Mengqi and his parents.
At this time, I heard Qin's mother say with a smile: "You don't have to be restrained, just treat it as your own home, please enjoy it!" Look at this woman carefully, she is dressed in purple and red, and her posture is not bad, she is a graceful and luxurious beautiful woman.
Long Ayaxiao immediately replied, "Mrs. Qin is polite. It's really rare to find a woman as beautiful and graceful as you!" Mother Qin was overjoyed when she heard this, and said with a smile: "Miss Long is smiling, you are good-looking!"
Qin Mengqi saw that his mother was a little carried away, and immediately changed the topic and said: "I'm so hungry! I'll eat first! Don't be stunned, if you eat slowly, the good things will be gone!"
There were not many words during the banquet, and it didn't take long for the table full of delicacies to be swept away. Qin Mengqi fell on the chair, touched his bulging belly, and said contentedly, "I haven't had such a good dinner for a long time." β
"In that case, why don't you stay for a few more days so that I can cook more food for you?" Qin Mu proposed.
"No, this trip to the Imperial City is blocked, the road is far away, I don't want to delay time. Qin Mengqi said, "When I take the demon hunter exam, I will definitely ask for leave to come back to see you as soon as possible." β
"Well, since you've decided, I won't force you, I hope you go early and come back early. Mother Qin said.
"I know you want to arrive in the Imperial City as soon as possible, but you are not in a hurry, you should spend the night at home, tomorrow I will arrange for the best carriage to take you and your friends off, what do you think?" Qin Jiaqian asked Qin Mengqi for advice.
When Leng Jian heard this, he said to Qin Mengqi: "Mengqi, it's rare for you to reunite with your family, so stay overnight." We'll wait for you back at the hotel. β
"How can this be done? We have to keep everyone ......to stay together," Qin Mengqi said.
"Monchi is right, there are many rooms here, you can choose from them, and if you don't dislike them, please stay and spend the night! Qin Gat said warmly.
It was difficult to resist the enthusiasm, and in the end, Leng Jian and the others agreed to stay. However, that very night, something unexpected happened. Leng Jian lay on the bed, always feeling a little unwell, and tossed for a long time before falling asleep in a daze. In the middle of the night, he was awakened by a slight sound of the door opening, and the person who came in turned out to be Qin Gart.
Leng Jian had already noticed it, sat up from the bed suddenly, and slowly said, "Qin Shibo, is there anything to find me so late?" Qin Jia was surprised, first stabilized his emotions, and then gently closed the door before saying, "You are a smart person, you should have guessed my intentions, right?"
Leng Jian said, "You added extra ingredients to the food, why do you do this?"
"You're right, but don't get me wrong, I don't mean it badly. "I only hope that Monchi will give up his quest to become a Demon Hunter, and even if he doesn't want to become a Templar, he won't become a Demon Hunter." β
"I'd love to know why. Leng Jian said.
"Well, you're my son's friend, and I hope you'll put yourself in my shoes for him. "I only have one son, and I can't put him at risk." Although the Demon Hunter has the most lucrative profession and can also be supported and even worshipped by people, these are not uncommon to me. I'm not short of money, and neither is my son, I just want him to live a peaceful life and find a stable job. With his skills, he can be an official and a half-official position at the Holy Knight Academy, and there will be many opportunities to become a Templar leader in the future. But he didn't get angry, and he had to get some kind of demon hunter, demon hunter detective, and I was really disappointed. Can you understand my painstaking efforts?"
"But becoming an excellent demon hunter is his lifelong wish, and it is also a belief that he is willing to defend with his life, can you bear to kill it?" Leng Jian said.
Hearing this, Qin Jiate lowered his head slightly, as if he was thinking about something. There was silence as a result.