Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1059 - 1059 0625 Treasure in the Corner_1

Chapter 1059: Chapter 0625: Treasure in the Corner_1 Chapter 1059: Chapter 0625: Treasure in the Corner_1 Chapter 0625: The Treasure in the Corner

To demonstrate his regard for Qi Tian, Emperor Jianwu not only assigned a vast palace for Qi Tian’s residence but also increased his staff, having them heed Qi Tian’s commands. Among these additional personnel was a familiar face to Qi Tian—Hu Tianyu.

Qi Tian instructed Hu Tianyu to summon Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming. Compared to others, Qi Tian trusted these two more.

Both Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming were not in good condition. During the joint siege of the Jianwu Palace by the Five Great Palaces, in their effort to protect Qi Tian, they had fought with all their might against Yang Yongqi and others outside the Jianwu Palace. As a result, they had suffered greatly at Yang Yongqi’s hands and sustained serious injuries. Had there not been an overwhelming number of attackers against Yang Yongqi at that time, the two of them might not have survived. Afterwards, when Qi Tian attracted the Gold Core Tribulation, it was fortunate that some remembered them and took them out of the Eastern Capital City; otherwise, they would have perished under the Heavenly Tribulation brought by Qi Tian.

They had both taken healing elixirs, but their injuries were so severe that they wouldn’t recover quickly. However, they were now capable of some simple activities without any problems.

When they saw Qi Tian, they were both extremely excited.

Qi Tian instructed Hu Tianyu to take the others out of the palace and form a perimeter guard circle. Then Qi Tian approached Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming, patted their shoulders, and said, “I’m already aware of what you two have done, and both of you have rendered meritorious service. I am very satisfied with your performance.”

Gao Jinmei hurriedly replied, “Master, we were simply doing our duty. To see you advance to the Gold Core Realm with our own eyes, and even attract the rare Gold Core Tribulation, and then successfully overcome it—for all this, no matter how much hardship we endure or how severe the injuries we suffer, we are willing and without regrets.”

As for Xia Xiaoming, the Servant Pact that Qi Tian had placed on him was much more stringent than that of Gao Jinmei’s. He respectfully said to Qi Tian, “I am willing to lay down my life for the Master.”

Qi Tian examined their injuries and then took out two elixirs. These were healing elixirs left by Master Ming Ren, extraordinarily potent and well-suited for Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming’s current situation. He handed the elixirs to them and instructed them to take them immediately.

Gao Jianming and Xia Xiaoming swallowed the elixirs, and not long after, Gao Jinmei showed a delighted expression, saying triumphantly, “Master, I feel as if all my injuries have healed.”

Qi Tian smiled and nodded, then said, “I also have other rewards for you.”

With that, Qi Tian took out two Half-step Nascent Soul-level magical instruments, both chosen from the over eighty treasures collected by Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor.

Qi Tian gave one each to Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming. It wasn’t that Qi Tian didn’t want to give more; it’s just that based on the merits of Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming, one piece each was the appropriate reward. Qi Tian did not want to bestow rewards without merit, as falling into such a practice would make things difficult to manage in the future.

The items Qi Tian gave to Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming were defensive accessories. Once worn, if attacked, the accessories would automatically release a protective shield, blocking incoming attacks and thus ensuring their safety.

Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming were both extremely happy with the accessories Qi Tian had bestowed upon them.

Gao Jinmei had entered the Imperial Family Secret Territory with Qi Tian, and Xia Xiaoming had entered with a group of cultivators from Wanjie City; although they followed different leaders, their purpose was the same: to seek fortune within the Imperial Family Secret Territory.

Now that Qi Tian had given each of them a Half-step Nascent Soul-level magical instrument, the value and practicality of these instruments far exceeded their expectations before entering the Imperial Family Secret Territory. Knowing that they were both at the Early Gold Core Realm level of cultivation, receiving a Mid-stage Gold Core Realm instrument would have satisfied them. Yet, Qi Tian granted them Half-step Nascent Soul-level instruments.

This caused them to feel as if they were dreaming, grinning so wide that their smiles almost reached the backs of their ears.

Qi Tian said, “Alright, quickly equip these instruments, and then both of you go outside and protect the palace for me. Without my permission, do not allow anyone to enter.”

Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming nodded eagerly. They had done this not just once or twice before; the two of them hastily thanked Qi Tian once again and left the palace together. One stood guard outside the palace gate, and the other leaped onto the palace roof; they were like formidable guardians, constructing a solid defensive line for Qi Tian.

Within the palace, only Qi Tian remained alone; now he could peacefully attend to his own affairs.

The urgent task at hand was to enhance his strength, which was a common goal for Qi Tian, Emperor Jianwu, and Huoyang Emperor. Yang Yongqi and the backing of the Chaoyang Palace posed the most immediate and significant threat to Qi Tian, so he had to prepare and defend against them early.

For the current Qi Tian, to increase his strength was not an easy feat.

Raising his cultivation level wasn’t practical, given that he had just advanced to the Gold Core Realm. If he rashly moved to the Gold Core Realm Second Level, it would lead to an unstable foundation and impact his future cultivation, so this was definitely not an option.