Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1473 - 1473 0845 Not Expecting

Chapter 1473: Chapter 0845 Not Expecting Chapter 1473: Chapter 0845 Not Expecting Chapter 0845: No Expectations

There were over a hundred Nascent Soul Masters at the scene, yet when Wu Jiahui and his group released their powerful aura, no one tried to block them; instead, they all made way. However, while they looked at Wu Jiahui and the others, their faces were filled with sympathy, and some even had gloating expressions in their eyes.

For a long time, the Ink Flood Dragon Association had been the most powerful force in Wanjie City, even the only one that could stand alone without any peers. It was only in recent years that Wanjie Commerce began to catch up. With the Ink Flood Dragon Association being the top power for so long, one could imagine what kind of presence they had in Wanjie City—just like Wu Jiahui and his group were now, striding across the street without any concerns.

People used to fear the power of the Ink Flood Dragon Association; no one dared to provoke or attempt to be the mantis blocking the chariot in its path. However, that did not mean they did not hope for misfortune to befall the Association. Now, Qi Tian had thrown out an severely injured Xu Xinge. It seemed that Xu Xinge was critically injured and might not survive. Though this would not significantly weaken the Ink Flood Dragon Association’s power, seeing it meet with misfortune still gave some the urge to set off fireworks in celebration.

It did not take long for Wu Jiahui and his group to come before Qi Tian. Rather than immediately taking Xu Xinge from Qi Tian’s hands, they unhesitatingly directed all their released aura onto Qi Tian without any reservations.

The combined aura of three Nascent Soul Masters was quite terrifying, equivalent to applying immense, continuous pressure on Qi Tian. An ordinary Gold Core Realm cultivator could not withstand it at all; those with lesser strength would be forced to kneel on the ground, while even those with greater strength would bend their bodies and bow their heads.

But to Wu Jiahui and his group’s surprise, Qi Tian stood up straight, his expression extremely calm. He looked at them coldly and said, “Master Wu, not long ago, we were in the same team. You were the team leader, and I was your subordinate. Setting everything else aside, solely based on our shared experiences over these past few days, we could be considered comrades-in-arms. I won’t mention how you, as the team leader, silently abandoned me and the other team members to flee from danger in the secret realm by yourself. But now, when I kindly and dutifully rescued the severely injured Master Xu Xinge, this is how you treat me? Is this the way you treat your comrades-in-arms, the way you treat a sir who has helped your companion? Tell me, do you want me to bow down to you, or do you want me to kneel before you? Should I kowtow to you now?”

As soon as Qi Tian said this, the Nascent Soul Masters surrounding them began discussing animatedly, with many looking at Wu Jiahui with disdainful eyes. They all remembered clearly that Wu Jiahui had emerged from the secret realm several days earlier. If what Qi Tian said was true, then Wu Jiahui really was a disreputable and shameless team leader.

The expressions on Wu Jiahui and his companions changed dramatically. None of them had expected Qi Tian to be so unrestrained as to air Wu Jiahui’s dirty laundry in public from the very start. Now, he was openly accusing them of being ungrateful and irrational. Although this was true, they certainly did not think their actions were wrong, and they knew they could not let Qi Tian continue speaking.

Wu Jiahui snorted coldly and said, “Qi Tian, don’t be cunning and manipulative here. You claim you rescued Brother Xu, but where is your proof? I think it’s highly likely that Brother Xu’s injuries were caused by you. Because of you, Brother Xu has suffered such serious injuries and is nearly dead. Worried you could not bear the responsibility, you brought Brother Xu out of the secret realm, intending to disguise yourself as a good person and make amends to blind us. Your intentions are truly too malicious.”

Standing beside Wu Jiahui, the two Nascent Soul Masters immediately started to echo his sentiments. Naturally, they took their own side, not feeling that Wu Jiahui’s words were at all unjust towards Qi Tian.

Qi Tian said, “I save someone and it turns out to be a mistake, and now I’m asked to produce evidence? This is truly a case of no good deed going unpunished. I ended up bringing trouble upon myself by trying to save someone. Masters, I can’t provide any evidence, and it just so happens that I’ve never expected the Ink Flood Dragon Association to be grateful. As long as you don’t act like vipers, biting the hand that saves you, we can let this matter rest.”

Wu Jiahui’s expression grew even uglier, and his aura became more oppressive. “Qi Tian, be clear with your words. Who are you calling a viper?”

Qi Tian smiled slightly and replied, “There are no vipers now, but who knows, one might jump out at any moment. Master Wu, would you care to perform for us all?”

Wu Jiahui could no longer restrain himself and shouted sharply, “Qi Tian, you’re merely a cultivator of the Gold Core Realm. Who gave you the audacity to speak so insolently? You show no respect for Masters like us, have you grown tired of living?”

Qi Tian laughed and said, “I am a Gold Core Realm cultivator, but I am no ordinary Gold Core Realm cultivator. Master Wu, if you don’t believe me, you can try and personally weigh my significance, see if it suffices?”

During their time in the secret realm, Wu Jiahui had found Qi Tian thoroughly disagreeable. But, for the sake of the bigger picture, he had to endure and could not personally act against Qi Tian. Now that the situation was settled, there was no need to hold back any longer, and he immediately stepped forward, preparing to teach Qi Tian a lesson.

Qi Tian said, “I truly feel sorry for Master Xu. He fought desperately in the secret realm for the prestige of the Ink Flood Dragon Association and for the benefits of Wanjie City, suffering severe injuries and barely clinging to life. Even I, an outsider, admired his condition so much that I spared no expense, offering a top-ninth grade elixir to heal him. And here his fellow sect members are, right in front of him, yet they disregard him, letting him slide toward death’s abyss. Master Xu, your life is truly undervalued. Had you known it would end up like this, why sacrifice your own life?”

One of Wu Jiahui’s companions urgently grabbed him, as Qi Tian’s words were truly heart-wrenching, especially in front of so many people. If this were to spread, the reputation of the Ink Flood Dragon Association would be utterly destroyed. What would the Cultivation World think of them? How would outsiders view them—as heartless and ruthless monsters? If so, who would befriend them in the future?

Wu Jiahui also realized the gravity of the situation and fiercely glared at Qi Tian, saying, “I’ll remember today’s incident and settle this with you later. Qi Tian, remember, merely being glib in the Cultivation World is useless.”