Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1384 - 1384 0786 Impossible Not to Find_2

Chapter 1384: Chapter 0786: Impossible Not to Find_2 Chapter 1384: Chapter 0786: Impossible Not to Find_2 Emperor Daqian spoke, “I have heard some of your deeds and know you have come from Great Zhao, serving as the acting Mansion Master of the Great Zhao Imperial Master Mansion. It can be said that we are all one family. Family should help each other, and you mentioned you need our assistance with some matters. Feel free to speak plainly. If there’s anything we can help with, we certainly won’t shirk our responsibilities.”

Qi Tian said, “Actually, it’s not anything too difficult to deal with. When I entered the Imperial Family Secret Territory, I brought several subordinates with me, but after entering, I lost contact with them and have not been able to reach them up until now. I have already looked for them in both Eastern Capital City and North Capital without any luck. So I came here to Xidu to see if I could find them. I would like to ask for the Princes’ understanding and cooperation in this matter.”

Emperor Daqian asked, “How do you expect us to cooperate? Do you want to describe the features of your subordinates to us and then have us arrange a search throughout the entire Xidu?”

Qi Tian said, “Ideally, yes, but that would take too long, and I cannot wait. I would like to search the entire Xidu in my own way. I may need to fly back and forth over the skies of Xidu, and this might cause some inconveniences. I apologize to you Princes in advance for this.”

With that, Qi Tian bowed to the Princes as a pre-emptive gesture of apology.

The Princes were dissatisfied with how Qi Tian’s casual comment served as an apology, but none dared to show this slight dissatisfaction on their faces. They all could see that Qi Tian’s power was indeed not very high, far inferior to theirs. Still, it was impossible for Qi Tian to act so brazenly in Eastern Capital City and North Capital without some true abilities. They did not wish to force Qi Tian to reveal his ultimate means, as that would bring no benefit to them.

Having lived for several hundred years, these old beings knew when to be assertive and when to be accommodating. With news of Zhao Deyi’s breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage, they felt more hopeful about the future and did not wish to recklessly collide with Qi Tian, especially when hope was in sight.

“That’s acceptable, Qi Tian. As long as you wish, you may search Xidu using any method you prefer. However, we have one condition. Xidu was founded by Grand Ancestor Emperor after he emerged from the Imperial Family Secret Territory. To honor him, we have built a temple in Xidu dedicated to the Grand Ancestor Emperor, containing his sacred effigy. You are free to search the entire city, but you must maintain reverence for the Grand Ancestor’s temple. If necessary, you may search it, but you must first offer incense before the Grand Ancestor’s effigy. This request is not too excessive, correct?”

Qi Tian nodded without hesitation, respecting the Grand Ancestor Emperor, the founder of Great Zhao Nation. As a citizen of Great Zhao, offering incense to the Grand Ancestor Emperor was only proper.

When Emperor Daqian, on behalf of the Princes, voiced this condition, he was still apprehensive, fearing that he might inadvertently anger Qi Tian, which could turn things ugly. The possibility remained that the Princes might not only lose face but could also end up being dealt with by Qi Tian. Now that Qi Tian had readily agreed, they all breathed a sigh of relief, which indicated he did not want to make a big fuss and was showing the minimum respect to the Grand Ancestor Emperor and to their royal house. As long as they reciprocated by respecting Qi Tian’s requests, peace could be maintained.

Once Qi Tian completed his search in Xidu, whether or not he found his subordinates, the matter would be behind them. They could then continue to enjoy the leisurely life of a Prince and concentrate on seizing the opportunity to become the second Nascent Soul Master after Zhao Deyi.

With a consensus reached, the atmosphere between the two parties became harmonious. Emperor Daqian took a liking to Qi Tian and took the initiative by saying, “Master Qi, since you’re going to search the entire Xidu, let me set an example. You may start with my Daqian Palace. You are free to search my imperial palace, and if you find your people within, not only can you take them away, but I will also apologize and offer you appropriate compensation.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “Then please, Emperor Daqian, lead the way.”

The Emperor Daqian immediately took the lead, with Qi Tian following him. Together, they flew toward the Daqian Palace. The other princes exchanged glances without a word and flew to their respective palaces. They had to make necessary arrangements among their subordinates to prevent any conflict with Qi Tian. Should a calamity occur as a result, it would be a consequence none of them could bear.

The princes of Xidu were very cooperative. Qi Tian first finished searching the Daqian Palace and then proceeded to conduct thorough searches of several other palaces, but still found nothing. He couldn’t find his missing subordinates and thus had to leave the palaces. After bidding farewell to the princes, he began a further search throughout Xidu.

The princes breathed a sigh of relief when Qi Tian failed to find what he was searching for within the palaces. As for how Qi Tian planned to search the entire Xidu, they no longer cared, realizing it was beyond their control to interfere. However, to prevent Qi Tian from accidentally intruding upon the Grand Ancestor Temple, the princes joined forces and went there as a precautionary measure, guarding against Qi Tian’s potential arrival after failing to find what he sought elsewhere.

The princes believed it was unlikely that Qi Tian would eventually come to the Grand Ancestor Temple, their presence serving merely as a preventative measure. The disappearance of Qi Tian’s subordinates within the Imperial Family Secret Territory was not unusual, as the communication channel to the vast outside world was unstable, fluctuating between being accessible and troublesome. It was a common occurrence for people entering together to emerge in different locations, hence not a matter for great surprise or concern.

Since Qi Tian had already searched Eastern Capital City and North Capital and found no one, it was highly probable that his missing subordinates were in Xidu. If Qi Tian truly had a way to locate them, they were likely hidden in some remote corner of the west. The idea of them being in the Grand Ancestor Temple was almost impossible, as the temple was always guarded, and any intrusion by outsiders was strictly prohibited, with notifications sent out for all such attempts. The recent negotiation between Emperor Daqian and Qi Tian had been intended to ask Qi Tian not to disturb the Grand Ancestor Temple, not to encourage him to search there.

However, Emperor Daqian and the others soon noticed something unsettling—they saw Qi Tian actually flying toward the Grand Ancestor Temple and finally landing outside its main gate.

The princes were alarmed, feeling a sense of foreboding as they went out to meet Qi Tian, with Emperor Daqian once again stepping forward to negotiate with him.

“Master Qi, what is your intention? Are you here to offer incense to the Grand Ancestor Emperor?”

Qi Tian replied, “Certainly, I shall offer incense, but afterward, I may need to disturb the revered spirit of the Grand Ancestor Emperor.”

Emperor Daqian was taken aback and said, “That’s impossible, your subordinates are all Gold Core Realm experts. They entered the Imperial Family Secret Territory with you, and given their abilities, it’s unlikely they were hurt during the transition. That means they should have entered the Secret Territory unharmed. As you know, most areas of the Secret Territory are barren and unsuitable for the dwelling and cultivation of Gold Core Realm experts. If they were to stay there for an extended period, they would only have Eastern Capital City, Xidu, or North Capital to go to. You’ve already searched all three places; it’s impossible that you couldn’t find them.”