Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1430 - 1430 0809 Change of Attitude_2

Chapter 1430: Chapter 0809: Change of Attitude_2 Chapter 1430: Chapter 0809: Change of Attitude_2 Qi Tian did not bring Gao Jinmei with him this time; he had instructed her to take all the assassins out of Wanjie City and station them in that secret realm. Before he set out for the secret realm, he wanted a detailed survey of the entire realm to be conducted to master its details. In this way, when he went to the realm himself, he could start planning for its development.

After that, Qi Tian walked alone towards the National Master Manor. He knew very well how to get to the National Master Manor, having passed in front of its gates more than once. In the past, whenever he reached the vicinity of the National Master Manor, he would hurry on, avoiding it if possible. But this time was different— he stood openly in front of the National Master Manor’s gates.

In the past, Qi Tian had not scrutinized the gates closely, but this time he noticed that the gate of Wanjie City’s National Master Manor was at least ninety percent similar to that of the Imperial Master Mansion. Many details were exactly the same, with no difference. Clearly, when Xiao Xiaowu had constructed the gates of the Imperial Master Mansion, he must have taken inspiration from the gates of the National Master Manor in Wanjie City. One could say this was a result of Xiao Xiaowu’s nostalgia and deep affection for the National Master Manor; otherwise, he would not have done such a thing.

Qi Tian stood in front of the National Master Manor for a while, appraising the gate, which soon alerted the guards. Though the National Master Manor was not considered a top power in Wanjie City, it was still a second-tier force that was not to be taken lightly by anyone—especially Qi Tian, who was merely a cultivator in the Gold Core Realm. His current actions were seen as taboo.

The guard was not polite at all and directly scolded Qi Tian, telling him to leave quickly and not to block the entrance of the National Master Manor.

Qi Tian smiled and shouted to the guard, “Would you please send a message for me? Just say an old friend has come to visit Huang Liuyan, Sister Huang.”

There were still many disciples in the National Master Manor, adding up to several thousand. If Qi Tian had mentioned someone else’s name, this guard might not have known who it was, but Qi Tian mentioned Huang Liuyan, whom the guard recognized immediately.

Within the National Master Manor, Huang Liuyan was a name known to all. Her reputation had spread in recent years, and had it not been for Cheng Daoran’s favor, Huang Liuyan wouldn’t have gained such fame. However, her reputation had soared even higher lately, for a simple reason: Cheng Daoran had advanced to become a Nascent Soul Master but was defeated regardless. The person who defeated Cheng Daoran did so out of regard for Huang Liuyan’s face. With such an event, how could Huang Liuyan’s reputation not skyrocket?

The guard did not dare to delay and quickly sent a message talisman inside the Master Manor, requesting Huang Liuyan to come out and meet.

Shortly afterwards, Huang Liuyan walked out from the National Master Manor. From a distance, Qi Tian saw her and sensed a profound weariness emanating from her. It radiated from within, not merely mentally but also physically, indicating that Huang Liuyan had had some tough days recently.

Qi Tian waved to Huang Liuyan and called out with a smile, “Sister Liu Yan, I’m here to see you.”

Huang Liuyan didn’t expect Qi Tian to come to see her on his own initiative. A slightly embarrassed smile appeared on her face, and she apologized to Qi Tian, “I’m sorry, Qi Tian, I didn’t manage to handle the matter well. Let’s talk about the specifics inside.”

Huang Liuyan nodded to the guard, who was as pleased as if he had drunk a pound of honey, and he even forgot to register Qi Tian’s name, allowing Qi Tian to follow Huang Liuyan into the National Master Manor.

As they walked, Huang Liuyan began to recount the recent events to Qi Tian.

Ever since Huang Liuyan had come to an agreement with Qi Tian, she returned to National Master Manor and immediately suggested to the senior management that they should recruit Qi Tian into their fold. However, her suggestion didn’t receive an enthusiastic response; all members of the high-level echelon reacted very indifferently. Even when Huang Liuyan revealed Qi Tian’s identity as a disciple of the Great Zhao Imperial Master Mansion, they didn’t take it seriously.

Huang Liuyan made many efforts, but to no effect at all. The entire senior management showed not the slightest interest in Qi Tian joining National Master Manor. Although they didn’t openly reject him, there was no warm welcome either.

At first, Huang Liuyan thought this might have something to do with Cheng Daoran, but later she realized that the situation was more complicated. Although Qi Tian had indeed severely injured Cheng Daoran, who had advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage, and this fact was indeed not pleasing within National Master Manor, the root of the issue didn’t lie there.

Huang Liuyan tried to find someone to inquire about the situation, but she couldn’t find anyone. Her own foundation in the National Master Manor wasn’t deep; her Master in the mansion had died while on a mission. Her fellow disciples who shared the same master either perished alongside during the mission or were not as powerful as Huang Liuyan, unable to access the secrets of the National Master Manor.

Huang Liuyan thought of many ways, and finally, after pulling strings through various connections, she barely managed to understand why National Master Manor was unwilling to accept Qi Tian. Put plainly, the reason was simple: Qi Tian wasn’t cultivated by National Master Manor. Even if he had direct ties with the manor, if he wasn’t one of their own, he just wasn’t. Since he wasn’t one of their own, and now suddenly wanting to become one—furthermore, after becoming one, demanding a substantial share of National Master Manor’s interests—why would any high-level member agree? Essentially, Qi Tian’s inclusion would mean slicing off a piece of their cake to share, and no one would willingly engage in such folly.

Of course, if Qi Tian could bring tangible benefits to National Master Manor at the time of joining, then National Master Manor would definitely welcome him very much.

As for Huang Liuyan’s initial analysis to Qi Tian, saying that he possesses combat power comparable to someone at the Nascent Soul Stage and that joining National Master Manor could enhance its competitive edge—the statement wasn’t wrong. However, currently, National Master Manor neither has the ambition to expand nor feels external pressure, so they lack the motivation to enhance their top-tier combat capabilities. They warmly welcome someone like Cheng Daoran, who is cultivated by their own house, but they are quite resistant to someone like Qi Tian, who wants to join halfway through.

This was essentially the situation, and Huang Liuyan had to expend a lot of effort to discover these insider details. Over the past few days, she had been trying to figure out how to solve this problem, but despite racking her brains, she still couldn’t find a solution.

Huang Liuyan was extremely frustrated. When she initially suggested this to Qi Tian, she was full of confidence, believing that success would come easily. Yet when she actually tried to implement it, the task proved incredibly difficult, with no glimmer of hope for success in sight.

Qi Tian didn’t blame Huang Liuyan. He had always been indifferent about joining National Master Manor, believing that it could go either way. He had even worried that Huang Liuyan had not sent him any messages because something unfortunate had befallen her in National Master Manor, not realizing she was busily advocating on his behalf.

Qi Tian smiled and comforted Huang Liuyan, asking her not to take the matter to heart. Since National Master Manor was not welcoming, he certainly wouldn’t insist, pressing his warm face against their cold backside. After all, if this place didn’t appreciate him, there surely would be another that would.

Huang Liuyan did not agree with Qi Tian’s attitude. She didn’t rush to refute his words but instead led Qi Tian on a tour within National Master Manor. At every location, she diligently explained the benefits, and the good fortune he might encounter if he stayed there.

Ambling from place to place, by the time Huang Liuyan finished showing Qi Tian around the entire National Master Manor, more than half a day had passed.

Qi Tian’s attitude, which began with indifference and even disdain, had become somewhat solemn. By the end, he was somewhat eager. He realized he had underestimated National Master Manor.