Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1410 - 1410 0799 Gold Core Realm Fifth Level_2

Chapter 1410: Chapter 0799: Gold Core Realm Fifth Level_2 Chapter 1410: Chapter 0799: Gold Core Realm Fifth Level_2 Qi Tian glanced at some of the people involved, and he remembered all of them; they were the ones who had vehemently opposed him serving as the acting mansion master of the Imperial Master Mansion. They simply felt that either Qi Tian or Guan Xun were of impure lineage or insufficient prestige, thus unworthy to inherit the Imperial Master Mansion founded by Xiao Xiaowu, let alone qualified to lead them.

Qi Tian looked at them, smiled, and didn’t punish them. He didn’t even bother to give them a second glance. He merely suggested to Xiao Xiaowu to split the Imperial Master Mansion in two: one part for those who supported him and Guan Xun, and the second part for those who did not. One of these divisions could remain in the Capital City, while the other would stay at the main branch.

As to who would be at the main branch and who at the subsidiary, it was inconsequential. Xiao Xiaowu could arrange that entirely.

Xiao Xiaowu was wily from age and experience, and upon hearing Qi Tian’s words, he understood what Qi Tian meant. He sighed, knowing he had no right to offer words of persuasion. After all, Qi Tian and Guan Xun were the ones directly involved. The resistance they faced within the Imperial Master Mansion back then was not something that could be so easily forgotten with a few words of persuasion now. There was no reason why they, having grown in stature, should now forgive those who had schemed against them back then, allowing those resistors to reap all the benefits without paying any price. If this went on, everyone would learn to do the same.

In the end, Xiao Xiaowu agreed to Qi Tian’s proposal, deciding to split the Imperial Master Mansion in two. In fact, Xiao Xiaowu was well aware that the best way to appease Qi Tian would be to kick out all those who had once opposed him and Guan Xun from the Imperial Master Mansion. But these were people who had followed Xiao Xiaowu for many years, who had their hardships if not their merits. Qi Tian could openly cast them out, but he could not.

Thus, the Imperial Master Mansion was split in two, just as Qi Tian had suggested. The half that supported Qi Tian and Guan Xun was one part, with the remaining as the other half. Xiao Xiaowu led the latter to the subsidiary branch in the Capital City, while Guan Xun stayed at the main branch, nominally in charge of the entire Imperial Master Mansion.

Qi Tian was indifferent to this outcome. Once the main and subsidiary branches of the Imperial Master Mansion were settled, Qi Tian made a special trip back to the main branch. Most of those who remained were amicable towards him. When Qi Tian had been in control of the Imperial Master Mansion, these people, even if they had not supported him, had at least not hindered him.

From among them, Qi Tian selected a number of people to commend, rewarding them with various cultivation resources. He was even more generous with Guan Xun, presenting a greater number of cultivation resources to ensure a more stable position in the Imperial Master Mansion. Furthermore, Qi Tian gave Guan Xun several life-saving measures, advising him that if anyone dared disrespect him in the future, he should strike without hesitation or concern.

Additionally, Qi Tian gave Guan Xun his former mount, Hu Niu. Hu Niu was no longer much help to him now. Having Hu Niu with him meant she would have to spend most of her time inside the Spirit Beast Bracelet, which wasn’t good for her.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Guan Xun didn’t know how to express his thanks to Qi Tian, who had raised him single-handedly. Even Xiao Xiaowu had taken him as an apprentice mostly for Qi Tian’s sake.

Guan Xun could only kneel before Qi Tian, kowtowing with tears streaming down his face.

Qi Tian didn’t stay long at the Imperial Master Mansion. He had settled all his affairs in the Great Zhao Nation and had no further ties that bound him. When Guan Xun kowtowed to him, Qi Tian rose into the air and left without looking back.

Qi Tian spent a little more time revisiting places in the Great Zhao Nation where he had memories, taking a final glance to make sure he left with no regrets. Afterward, he took Gao Jinmei with him and left the Great Zhao Nation.

Qi Tian had already removed the Immortal Servant Mark from Gao Jinmei’s body, and it was her own will to continue following him. Now, even if Qi Tian were to send her away, she would be unwilling to leave.

Qi Tian planned to make Wanjie City his home from now on, and he might spend a considerable amount of time there, living and cultivating. However, this time on his way to Wanjie City, he did not plan to use the Teleportation Array. During his time in the Imperial Family Secret Territory, he had many insights and decided to travel to Wanjie City in the most ordinary way, even if it meant spending more time on the road.

The straight-line distance from Great Zhao Nation to Wanjie City was over ten thousand miles, and even on a flying sword, it would require at least half a month. To go faster was not impossible, but travelling too quickly would consume a great deal, and it was easy to tire mentally.

Qi Tian chose a very ordinary flying sword and, taking Gao Jinmei with him, began sword-flying towards Wanjie City.

On their journey, they traveled intermittently, sometimes stopping in bustling cities that they encountered along the way, descending to the ground and wandering the city streets. At other times, when they came across famous mountains and great rivers, they would explore them like ordinary tourists, climbing and fording with joy.

Gao Jinmei had always accompanied Qi Tian, and she could clearly feel that with every passing day his temperament and spirit were undergoing constant change. Back in the Capital City, when Qi Tian killed, it was a bloodbath of tens of thousands, and though it was a thrilling sight, the slaughter had caused significant negative impacts on his state of mind. However, now, their leisurely travels had gradually been dissolving those negative factors, purifying and elevating Qi Tian’s mental state. Finally, during another foray into a famous mountain and river, standing by a small lake, Qi Tian’s aura began to increase continuously. Eventually, he successfully advanced from the fourth level to the fifth level of the Gold Core Realm.

Although Qi Tian’s progress didn’t seem monumental, Gao Jinmei was still astoundingly shocked. Being in the Gold Core Realm herself, she understood well the difficulty of advancing through each minor stage within the realm. Moreover, it had not been long since Qi Tian had advanced to the fourth level of the Gold Core Realm—it had only been about a month ago. To advance one minor level in just a month was astonishing, and if such news were to spread, it would scare countless people to death.

With the advancement of Qi Tian’s cultivation realm, his entire persona became even more mellow. Standing by his side felt like being caressed by spring breeze—gentle, warm, and refreshing. It was incredibly comforting.

This was a state of enlightenment that Gao Jinmei had never experienced before. She felt as if she had grasped something and immediately sat down cross-legged on the ground, closed her eyes, and tried to capture it.

Qi Tian smiled faintly and retrieved a fishing rod from his Storage Bag, then began fishing by the lakeside.

Qi Tian fished in a carefree manner; he did not even bother to bait the hook, simply tossing the bare hook into the water and leaving it be. He lay on the grassy lakeside, legs crossed, basking in the sunlight and enjoying the serenity.

Gao Jinmei’s moment of insight lasted several days. In the end, she opened her eyes with some regret. She felt she had nearly caught hold of something, like the tail of a fish that was slippery and elusive. She had merely touched it, but before she could firmly grasp it, the tail slipped away, and no further attempts could capture it again.

Gao Jinmei wanted to ask Qi Tian to share his thoughts, but in the end, she remained silent. It wasn’t because she was worried Qi Tian would refuse to enlighten her if she asked. She was well aware that such insights could be appreciated but not conveyed through words. They were indescribable; one had to comprehend them on their own. If you could grasp it, it became yours; if not, no amount of someone else’s words could help.