Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1508 - 1508 0868 A Bigger Surprise

Chapter 1508: Chapter 0868: A Bigger Surprise Chapter 1508: Chapter 0868: A Bigger Surprise Chapter 0868: An Even Greater Surprise

Qi Tian harbored considerable doubts about the opportunity that Chen Xianyu had mentioned. Putting everything else aside, this opportunity simply seemed too colossal, especially for this part of the world where Sui’an City and Wanjie City were located. One could say the opportunity was so immense it was boundless. After all, here, reaching the Nascent Soul Stage in cultivation more or less meant touching the ceiling of one’s cultivation level; there was basically no way to climb any higher.

If there really were such an opportunity, who wouldn’t clutch it tightly in their hands? Even if one were to give it away, they would carefully select the recipient of the gift—regardless if that person had once saved their life, it wouldn’t be given away lightly.

Qi Tian asked himself if his relationship with Chen Xianyu had reached such a level. Chen Xianyu, no matter by what means he chose the recipient, would not have picked him. Yet, this time, Chen Xianyu insisted on bestowing such a massive opportunity upon him. This raised many points worth pondering.

However, as immense as the opportunity was and seeing that it was offered voluntarily, it would be a lie to say Qi Tian wasn’t tempted. Moreover, Chen Xianyu had made it quite clear just a moment ago that he hoped to become allies who could advance or retreat together by means of this gift. There was a certain credibility in this statement. Qi Tian wasn’t ignorant of what had befallen the Chen family, and the thought that Chen Xianyu might harbor such a hope was not impossible.

After weighing his options for a long time, Qi Tian decided to try and accept the opportunity that Chen Xianyu was offering. On one hand, Qi Tian judged the matter to be a mixture of truth and fiction, with a fair amount of credibility. On the other hand, Qi Tian was confident in his own strength. Even if Chen Xianyu intended to cause trouble under the guise of delivering the opportunity, Qi Tian was certain he could safely extricate himself and ensure that Chen Xianyu tasted the consequences of trying to deceive him. Of course, not wanting to miss out on an opportunity that came knocking played a significant part in his decision as well.

Opportunities were not to be had so easily. Now that an opportunity had presented itself, if he didn’t dare to fight for it, strive for it or seize it, then how could he expect to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage anytime soon? He might as well stay honestly in the Gold Core Realm, hiding in the small world of Wanjie City, and lord over it.

“Master, since you are so sincere, I am willing to accept your gift. After I receive the elixir, I am willing to establish an alliance with the Chen family and you, Master, swearing vows to share weal or woe together,” Qi Tian decided and then gave his explicit promise.

Chen Xianyu laughed heartily and said, “I have been waiting for those very words from the Great Elder. This is the most touching thing I’ve heard in three years. Chen Huai, why are you still dawdling? Hurry up and prepare a grand feast; I want to have a good drink with the Great Elder.”

Qi Tian quickly replied, “Master, please don’t think me impatient, but with such an opportunity at hand, how can I be in the mood to drink? Let’s get the elixir as soon as possible. After that, I won’t have any problem even if I accompany you in drinking for three days and nights.”

Chen Xianyu nodded and laughed, “Yes, I can understand the Great Elder’s anxiety. Since you are so eager and unwilling to wait, let’s set off right now. I will take you to retrieve the elixir.”

True to his word, Chen Xianyu, along with Chen Huai and Qi Tian, checked out of their accommodations and then left Wanjie City.

The three of them first used the Teleportation Array of Wanjie City to teleport out, arriving in a small town called Qishan Town. As they stepped out of the Teleportation Array, Chen Xianyu’s complexion appeared very unwell; his body involuntarily staggered. Had Chen Huai not reacted quickly to support Chen Xianyu, he might have fallen to the ground.

Chen Xianyu pushed Chen Huai away, turned his head to Qi Tian with a wry smile, and said, “The Great Elder must find this quite amusing. My body is really not suited for using the Teleportation Array.”

“The Ancestor was like this when teleporting from Sui’an City to Wanjie City. He should be resting now, but for the sake of our Chen family, he still ventures out while ill. I really owe it to him,” Chen Huai said, his eyes reddening, on the verge of tears.

“It’s been tough on the Master.”

Qi Tian responded coolly, his sympathy evident for Chen Xianyu’s condition, but that was as far as it went. It did not move him to more sympathy or concessions. Chen Xianyu needed something from him, so whether sick or in need of rest, he had to show sincerity; everything else was no excuse. If illness could be used as an excuse for everything, wouldn’t all matters in the world be easily settled?

Chen Xianyu rebuked harshly, “Hold back those worthless tears of yours, you’ve made the Great Elder witness a joke, suggesting that the men of the Chen family are no better than women. Great Elder, please don’t mind it, Chen Huai has too little experience, hence his behavior. My health is not a big concern; I just need to sit somewhere and rest for a while.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “If the Master wishes to rest, naturally that’s no issue. I’m not familiar with this place at all, so please make the arrangements, Master.”

Chen Xianyu casually pointed forward and said, “There’s a tea house just ahead. Let’s go there and sit down, have some tea, and rest our feet. I’ll take a brief rest, and then we can continue on our journey.”

The three of them arrived at the tea house Chen Xianyu mentioned; it was a simple tea house built along the roadside without even a proper shelter, just a few tables placed around and several scattered chairs.