Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1196 - 1196 0693 Justifiable Reason_2

Chapter 1196: Chapter 0693: Justifiable Reason_2 Chapter 1196: Chapter 0693: Justifiable Reason_2 After listening to Qi Tian’s method of distribution, there was much discussion among the crowd. They did not find anything particularly excessive about this method. What truly astonished them was that Qi Tian could produce so many pills at once—twenty for each person, and with over a hundred people present, that amounted to nearly two thousand three hundred pills. Moreover, these pills needed to match their cultivation levels. All these pills together certainly constituted an astonishing fortune.

Qi Tian did not pay attention to the crowd’s discussions. He spoke loudly, “Now, I would ask the Princes to list in detail the merits your subordinates have achieved since leaving the Eastern Capital City and submit them to me. Afterwards, I will tally them to determine the extent of everyone’s merits. Once the merit records are confirmed, I will distribute the pills to everyone. Please hurry back to your respective Princes and report your achievements.”

The crowd dispersed in a flurry, rushing towards Emperors Jianwu, Huoyang, Bahuang, Yonghe, and Emperor Wenzhi, each vying to report their merits to the Princes. They were all well aware of their Princes’ natures and did not dare to falsify their achievements or claim others’ merits in front of their own Princes, instead reporting honestly all that they had done.

During this time, Qi Tian began packaging his pills. He took out the pills he had obtained from Emperor Chaoyang’s Treasure Pavilion and emptied several wooden boxes storing pill bottles before managing to prepare over two thousand portions.

After the five Princes had each tallied their subordinates’ merits and submitted them to him, Qi Tian had everyone line up and began distributing the pills to them one by one.

Once they received the pills, they couldn’t wait to open the bottles and check exactly what type of pills Qi Tian had distributed to them. When they saw the contents of the bottles, they were utterly astonished. They had not expected Qi Tian to distribute such high-quality pills. Whether in terms of quality or grade, the pills were excellent. Even the lower-quality pills mentioned by Qi Tian were hard to come by in the Eastern Capital City, requiring great effort to obtain just occasionally, yet here, Qi Tian had easily given them several each.

Of course, among them were those who knew their stuff. Once they had confirmed the quality and type of the pills, they thought of the mystery surrounding Emperor Chaoyang’s Treasure Pavilion’s disappearance. At that time, just after Qi Tian had passed his Gold Core Tribulation, Emperor Chaoyang had sent his Commander of the Imperial Guard to hold Qi Tian accountable, resulting in a significant conflict. Back then, Qi Tian had vehemently denied any involvement with the disappearance of Emperor Chaoyang’s Treasure Pavilion, but now, based solely on the pills Qi Tian distributed to them, it was certain that he was behind it.

This was conclusive evidence. If someone could secretly report this information to Emperor Chaoyang, they would definitely receive a substantial reward from him. However, no one would do such a thing. It wasn’t that they weren’t covetous of Emperor Chaoyang’s reward, but rather, they did not have the courage to act, for they had not forgotten how Qi Tian had conducted himself thus far. Even the ghost face on the Outer Tomb Door, with the strength of the Nascent Soul Stage, was no match for Qi Tian. If they betrayed him to Emperor Chaoyang and Qi Tian found out, they would not have the ability to bear his wrath.

The person who felt most stifled was Emperor Wenzhi. At the time of Qi Tian’s Gold Core Tribulation, his palace’s Treasure Pavilion had also been plundered. Although he had suspected Qi Tian, he lacked evidence and Emperor Chaoyang’s power to pursue the matter, so it had been left unresolved. Now that Qi Tian had brought out the pills from Emperor Chaoyang’s Treasure Pavilion, it was almost certain that he had also emptied all the cultivation resources Emperor Wenzhi had stored there. He might have liked to demand restitution from Qi Tian, but he did not dare to; he was now Qi Tian’s Immortal Slave, and given that Qi Tian had not further exploited him, he should be grateful instead of daring to reach out to his master for more.

Qi Tian, however, was not concerned with what Emperor Wenzhi was thinking. After distributing the pills, he instructed everyone to use the time left to adjust themselves to their best condition with the pills he had just distributed. Once everyone had made their adjustments, it would be time for them all to enter the Inner Underground Palace.

Everyone dispersed, each finding a place to make their final adjustments.

Qi Tian once again approached Emperor Bahuang, who hurriedly bowed to greet Qi Tian, thanking him. If it weren’t for Qi Tian’s timely action, Emperor Bahuang would have been done for.

Qi Tian smiled and asked, “How do you feel? Have you stabilized in the new realm of the Gold Core Stage Eighth Level? Can you bring out the strength of this realm once we enter into the Inner Underground Palace?”

Emperor Bahuang quickly said, “I dare not hide anything in front of you, Master Qi. Indeed, my cultivation realm has entered the Gold Core Stage Eighth Level, and I can exert the power of this level, but I always feel something is not quite right.”

Qi Tian inquired, “What seems to be the problem? Do you feel insecure, or is it that it feels too illusory?”

Emperor Bahuang shook his head and replied, “I feel as though I haven’t truly secured my footing at the Gold Core Stage Eighth Level. It always feels somewhat unstable, like building a house without a solid foundation, and a gust of wind might just topple it.”

Qi Tian nodded; he had read many ancient texts and knew that this sensation Emperor Bahuang was experiencing was common in the Cultivation World. He advised, “This is because you have not solidified your foundation at the Gold Core Stage Eighth Level. You need to quickly consume some elixirs or spiritual items to fill the gaps, so that you can consolidate your foundation. Only by firming up this foundation will you be able to eliminate this feeling and have the potential to advance further in the future. This is an urgent matter, and you must take it seriously; you can’t be careless.”

Emperor Bahuang urgently responded, “That’s what I was thinking too, but I’m afraid you’ll laugh at me; I’ve already consumed an elixir, but the effect isn’t very obvious. I was still worried about this and wondering if I should ask the other Princes to see if they have similar elixirs or spiritual items.”

Qi Tian said, “You needn’t bother the other Princes with this. Setting aside whether they have brought such treasures, even if they have, they are prepared for their own use. If they gain an opportunity here and achieve a minor realm advancement, they will definitely use those treasures and won’t give them to you. However, don’t worry, I have a solution to your trouble.”

As he spoke, Qi Tian took out a small porcelain bottle, which was the size of a walnut, and handed it to Emperor Bahuang, saying, “This is Spirit Milk Ointment, containing abundant and extremely gentle Spirit Qi. It is a top-grade nourishment. Swallow it quickly, and you should be able to replenish what you lack.”