Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1488 - 1488 0855 Im Not at Ease

Chapter 1488: Chapter 0855: I’m Not at Ease Chapter 1488: Chapter 0855: I’m Not at Ease Chapter 0855: I Am Not at Ease

Unable to achieve a breakthrough in cultivation and unable to open the restrictions on the jade slip, Qi Tian knew he could no longer continue his closed-door cultivation. Otherwise, he would have wasted all his time without much to show for it. Thus, Qi Tian ended this long period of seclusion.

Upon exiting the cultivation room, a cultivator who was guarding outside hurriedly came to greet him. “Great Elder, you have come out.”

Qi Tian knew this female cultivator and Huang Liuyan were close as daoist sisters, but their master had passed away long ago. Huang Liuyan and her had been without support in the National Master Manor, and now they had joined him, proving themselves reliable. He smiled and nodded to the female cultivator, Zhou Rongzhen, casually tossing her a medicinal pill. “You have worked hard; this is your reward.”

Zhou Rongzhen hurriedly thanked Qi Tian and then said, “Great Elder, are you looking for Elder Sister? We have visitors at home. Elder Sister and Jin Mei are currently entertaining the guests.”

“Guests? What guests?” Qi Tian asked casually.

Zhou Rongzhen answered, “It is Xiao Xiaowu from Great Zhao Nation. He has just arrived.”

Upon hearing that it was Xiao Xiaowu who had come, Qi Tian quickly said, “Lead me there quickly.”

Soon Qi Tian arrived in the guest room and saw Xiao Xiaowu, with Huang Liuyan and Gao Jinmei; the three were chatting happily. On seeing Qi Tian enter, they all stood up quickly and greeted him together.

Qi Tian hurriedly said, “Mansion Master, you really shouldn’t do this; it feels like you’re slapping my face.”

Xiao Xiaowu said, “Great Elder, proper decorum cannot be discarded. Now, within our National Master Manor, you are second only to one person in status and honor, and I am just an ordinary affiliate disciple. It is only proper for me to pay my respects when I see you.”

Qi Tian said, “This Great Elder position of mine is just for show, I don’t manage anything. From now on, when we meet, let’s just be as we were before. By the way, Sister Liu Yan, when the time comes to draw up the reward list, include the Mansion Master in it.”

Huang Liuyan nodded, but Xiao Xiaowu was visibly nervous. He had already heard that Qi Tian had earmarked two shares of the benefits from the Fiery Cloud Secret Realm as rewards for the outstanding disciples of the National Master Manor. Although he had been dispatched outside for many years, struggling arduously, in terms of qualifications and capabilities, he was barely considered outstanding among the Gold Core Stage disciples of the National Master Manor. Qi Tian adding him to the list was truly an act of pulling strings.

He quickly said, “Great Elder, this must not be. Perhaps you are not aware that ever since you became the Great Elder, the National Master Manor has already paid more attention to me. Not only do they provide extra subsidies annually, but they also allowed me to select techniques from the Scripture Library. Moreover, every other year, they specially call me back to the National Master Manor for debriefing. I actually came back this time to perform my debriefing. To have so many opportunities is all thanks to you, Great Elder. I am quite content.”

Qi Tian replied, “Those are from the National Master Manor to you, not my personal show of respect. Regardless, you must accept my personal offering.”

Huang Liuyan then said from the side, “Yes, Brother Xiao, this is from the Great Elder for you, representing his personal appreciation. Please don’t refuse.”

Gao Jinmei also chimed in, persuading, and Xiao Xiaowu, somewhat embarrassed, finally accepted the additional reward.

Huang Liuyan glanced at Qi Tian and casually inquired, “Brother Xiao, may I ask how the Emperor of Great Zhao Nation is doing?”

Xiao Xiaowu was momentarily stunned. Before Qi Tian had arrived, he had already discussed with Huang Liuyan and Gao Jinmei about Zhao Qian’s current situation. Huang Liuyan suddenly asking again surely had a reason. He also glanced at Qi Tian and instantly understood, hastily replying, “The Emperor’s condition is quite good. Since her ascension to the throne, she has been diligent and loves the people. Under her governance, the national strength of Great Zhao Nation is thriving, and the citizens are living and working in peace. However, there is one issue: the Emperor has remained single until now. Many officials, civil and military alike, have advised the Emperor multiple times to find a royal consort, but she has rejected all propositions.”

Qi Tian just silently listened, expressionless, until Xiao Xiaowu finished speaking. Then Qi Tian said, “Please assist Zhao Qian as much as you can, Mansion Master. Sister Liu Yan, prepare a gift for the Mansion Master to take back, focus on cultivation resources for the main part, exclude other things. Also, if after the Mansion Master returns, Zhao Qian asks about me, just say I am fine and she needn’t worry. If she doesn’t ask, never mind.”

Qi Tian spoke indifferently, and Xiao Xiaowu clearly understood what it truly meant; he secretly sighed in relief, knowing some matters should not be forced. He stood up and said, “It’s getting late, I should go for my debriefing now. Great Elder, Sister Huang, Sister Gao, I shall take my leave.”

Qi Tian personally escorted Mansion Master Xiao to the outside of the residence, then watched as Xiao Xiaowu departed before turning and heading back inside.

Huang Liuyan and Gao Jinmei discreetly observed Qi Tian’s expression, fearful that mentioning Zhao Qian had angered him.

Qi Tian glanced at Huang Liuyan with annoyance and said, “Regarding Zhao Qian, help if you wish, but do not involve me. Enough of that, let’s talk about our own matters. Sister Liu Yan, Sister Jin Mei, discuss your respective issues.”