Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1525 - 1525 0879 Willing to Benefit the Community

Chapter 1525: Chapter 0879: Willing to Benefit the Community Chapter 1525: Chapter 0879: Willing to Benefit the Community Chapter 0879: Willing to Benefit the Community

They quickly reached a consensus, first and foremost, to keep Qi Tian outside Haishan City. This act of barring entry is easily construed as hostile and is likely to breed resentment. Having no prior understanding of Qi Tian, should Qi Tian be a person of narrow-mindedness, it would be easy for him to react rashly. Without even doing anything in particular, merely occupying the strategic passages outside the city could inflict immense losses upon Haishan City. Should Qi Tian become more extreme, lying in ambush and specifically targeting the people of Haishan City, the losses would be even greater. In sum, forbidding Qi Tian’s entry into Haishan City was certainly unacceptable.

Since letting Qi Tian into the city was now the prevailing course of action, they needed to make some necessary preparations to prevent any accidents.

The Nascent Soul cultivator representing Haishan City cupped his hands towards Qi Tian and said, “Sir, we have deliberated and are in principle willing to welcome you as our city’s honored guest. However, we have two small requests. The first is to use the method you just mentioned to demonstrate your non-hostility towards our Haishan City. The second is for a better experience in our city, we are willing to arrange two guides to accompany you, and we hope you will not refuse.”

Qi Tian nodded his agreement readily, “That’s fine, I have no objections.”

Qi Tian’s visit to Haishan City was for the purpose of wealth and not to cause trouble. He understood the meaning of the Nascent Soul cultivator—they were to monitor him, which he found perfectly acceptable; he could simply view them as his protectors.

Seeing Qi Tian’s non-opposition, everyone from Haishan City breathed a sigh of relief. They had no desire to engage in direct conflict with a mysterious expert like Qi Tian. Though he only possessed a Gold Core Realm cultivation, the presence of a demon beast like the Tiger King as his companion and his immeasurable background meant that offending him would bring no good to Haishan City. Haishan City thrived on trade and under normal circumstances preferred to conduct business in peace and for profit.

In the presence of all from Haishan City, Qi Tian swore a Heavenly Oath: he held no ill will towards Haishan City and would also keep Huo Yunbiao in check, assuring that as long as the city caused him no harm, he would not let Huo Yunbiao hurt any of Haishan City’s inhabitants.

The Nascent Soul cultivators of Haishan City acknowledged Qi Tian’s oath, then handed him a token, formally recognizing him as an honorary citizen of Haishan City with rights identical to those of a regular city resident. Afterward, they made arrangements for his stay, assigning two Nascent Soul cultivators, one male and one female, to serve as Qi Tian’s guides during his time in the city.

The two were named Wang Xuechang and Ji Liya, both at the First Level of the Nascent Soul Stage. They would be by Qi Tian’s side around the clock during his stay in Haishan City.

Qi Tian had no objections to this arrangement.

With Qi Tian readily accepting, the people of Haishan City all breathed a sigh of relief; the absence of conflict was undoubtedly the best outcome.

The Nascent Soul cultivator who had been negotiating with Qi Tian cupped his hands in farewell, saying, “Sir, I am Shi Yuxi, the Commander of Haishan City, responsible for ensuring the city’s safety and usually stationed at the Commander Manor. If you need anything, you can find me there.”

Shi Yuxi departed first, then the other Nascent Soul cultivators also dispersed one after another. Rong Guanghui, who had brought Qi Tian here, also wanted to leave, but Qi Tian suddenly grabbed him and said, “Captain Rong, you just promised to be my guide; others may go, but you can’t leave.”

Rong Guanghui cast a look towards Wang Xuechang and Ji Liya, hoping they would speak up and persuade Qi Tian to release him. But the two Nascent Soul cultivators simply turned their heads away, ignoring Rong Guanghui’s pleading gaze.

Rong Guanghui could only give a wry smile. Knowing he’d been sold out, he said with a smile, “Senior, could you please let go of me first? Don’t worry, I won’t leave. Since I’ve agreed to serve as your guide, I will definitely see it through.”

Qi Tian said, “Even though Haishan City has provided me with two Masters, there are things I can’t bother them with; hence I’ll have to impose on Captain Rong. While I’m here in Haishan City, just stay by my side and focus on your duty as a guide; don’t entertain other thoughts.”

Rong Guanghui was on the verge of tears. Qi Tian was forcibly keeping him, but what choice did he have to disagree? Haishan City, from top to bottom, wouldn’t conflict with Qi Tian over him. Besides, Qi Tian was only asking him to be a guide, not threatening his life, so even less likely was anyone to stand up for him.

Qi Tian released his grip on Rong Guanghui and pointed inside the city gates, saying, “Captain Long, didn’t you say you were going to treat me to a meal at Haishan City’s best restaurant? Lead the way.”

Rong Guanghui thought to himself how big-hearted Qi Tian was, that even at this time, he still had the mood to dine out. But these thoughts, he only dared to murmur in his heart and didn’t dare to speak aloud. He led the way at the front, taking Qi Tian to the best restaurant in Haishan City.

This restaurant, situated on the prime real estate of Haishan City, undoubtedly had a significant backing. They could disregard Rong Guanghui, but they dared not slight the two Nascent Soul cultivators, Wang Xuechang and Ji Liya. Seeing that they were accompanying Qi Tian, offense was especially out of the question. Hence, they hurriedly arranged for a private room for the group.