Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1533 - 1533 0884 Levels

Chapter 1533: Chapter 0884: Levels Chapter 1533: Chapter 0884: Levels Chapter 0884: Layers

If it were merely about keeping a secret, Wang Xuechang could tolerate it, but when this secret began to affect his cultivation, he had to consider whether it was necessary to continue concealing it.

While Qi Tian was repairing Zhang Rusheng’s meridians, Wang Xuechang had thought about asking Qi Tian to diagnose his own meridians, but after consideration, he suppressed the idea because he simply did not trust Qi Tian at that time. However, now, after spending over a month together, Qi Tian had proven to everyone in Haiwang City that he indeed had the ability to repair meridians, no matter how severely they had been injured. This made Wang Xuechang seriously consider the possibility of asking Qi Tian for help, especially since Qi Tian had announced he would soon leave Haiwang City. If he missed this opportunity, Wang Xuechang did not know whether he would ever be that lucky again.

After weighing his options, Wang Xuechang felt that Qi Tian was trustworthy, not only regarding his ability to repair meridians but also in terms of his character.

Throughout his observations of Qi Tian during this time, Wang Xuechang had only found Qi Tian to be rather greedy, but there were no other issues. He had never threatened any cultivator seeking treatment or engaged in the despicable act of raising prices on the spot due to a cultivator’s personal circumstances.

Currently, the only thing Wang Xuechang could be certain of was whether Qi Tian had the capability to repair the damaged meridians of a Nascent Soul Master. However, he had no way to resolve this issue; up to now, cultivators of all cultivation levels had sought Qi Tian’s help, except for any Nascent Soul Masters. They might share the same concerns as Wang Xuechang, worried about exposing their compromised meridians or doubting Qi Tian’s ability. Wang Xuechang no longer had time to let someone else test Qi Tian’s capabilities for him; he needed to try it himself, or at the very least, talk to Qi Tian to gauge his stance.

Therefore, after Qi Tian treated three cultivators with damaged meridians again, Wang Xuechang made a request to talk, hoping that Qi Tian could spare some time to sit down and have a chat.

Qi Tian agreed readily, but Wang Xuechang encountered another problem. His original intention was to be alone with Qi Tian for a private conversation, but this was simply impossible. Ji Liya was like a sticky candy, never letting Qi Tian out of her sight.

Wang Xuechang had no choice but to communicate privately with Qi Tian in front of Ji Liya; he certainly couldn’t use a soundproof shield to separate himself and Qi Tian from Ji Liya, as that could easily arouse Ji Liya’s suspicion. If Ji Liya then shared her suspicions with the higher-ups in Haishan City, even if Wang Xuechang had ten mouths, he couldn’t clear himself.

Seeing Wang Xuechang’s troubled expression, Qi Tian, without a second thought, said to Ji Liya, “Master Wang and I have some private matters to discuss. It’s not convenient for others to be present. Could you, Master Ji, move away a little?”

Ji Liya did not give any face, bluntly saying, “There’s nothing that can’t be spoken in front of others. What does Wang Xuechang want to say to you that he can’t say in front of me? Does he have some unspeakable secret?”

Ji Liya’s words were not directed at Qi Tian; they targeted Wang Xuechang. However, upon hearing this, Qi Tian’s expression darkened, and Huo Yunbiao, lying at his feet, immediately stood up. With glaring tiger eyes, he stepped forward to Ji Liya, opened his huge maw, and roared at her.

The stench from Huo Yunbiao’s bloody mouth almost made Ji Liya vomit. Huo Yunbiao’s soul-shaking roar made her soul tremble, and her legs nearly gave way; she almost activated her Defense Talisman.

But Ji Liya dared not do so. Activating the Defense Talisman could be interpreted as a lack of trust in Qi Tian, or even as hostility, which could profoundly complicate the situation.

Thus, Ji Liya could only suppress her fear and took two steps back. She glared fiercely at Wang Xuechang, then, reluctantly turning her head, she walked away from Qi Tian.

Afterward, with a wave of his hand, Qi Tian enveloped himself and Wang Xuechang within a soundproof shield.

Wang Xuechang hurriedly bowed in thanks to Qi Tian. His power was about the same as Ji Liya’s, and under Huo Yunbiao’s coercion, Ji Liya didn’t dare make a peep, which undoubtedly showed Ji Liya’s fear of both Qi Tian and Huo Yunbiao. If it were him, the outcome would be no different.

Qi Tian, unconcerned, said, “Master Wang, just speak your mind.”

In fact, when Wang Xuechang first hinted at wanting a private conversation, Qi Tian was already more than seventy percent sure of what Wang Xuechang wanted. However, he still needed Wang Xuechang to say it himself. Qi Tian certainly wasn’t about to volunteer to repair Wang Xuechang’s meridians.

Having reached this point, Wang Xuechang knew he could no longer beat around the bush. He said, “Sir, when I was cultivating a few years ago, there were some issues with my meridians, which haven’t really healed over the years. Could you take a look?”

Qi Tian nodded, placed his hand on Wang Xuechang’s wrist, and carefully examined him. After a moment, Qi Tian removed his hand and said, “There is indeed a problem with your meridians. I can heal it.”

Overjoyed, Wang Xuechang quickly said, “If so, please, Sir, lend your assistance.”

Qi Tian, smiling, waved his hand and said, “Master Wang, we have known each other for a while now. You should know the situation, right?”

Wang Xuechang understood what Qi Tian meant. He said, “I’m aware that the current price for your services to treat meridians has skyrocketed to two million fifty thousand top-grade spirit stones each. I am willing to pay this fee.”

Qi Tian shook his head straightforwardly and said, “If that’s what you’re saying, then I really can’t help you.”

Wang Xuechang panicked, if Huo Yunbiao hadn’t scared Ji Liya away, he might have already started pounding the table and demanding an explanation from Qi Tian. But even so, he was still staring intently at Qi Tian and said, “Sir, what do you mean by that?”

Qi Tian sat calmly, his face showing no hint of panic, a faint smile at the corner of his mouth as if he hadn’t noticed Wang Xuechang’s dissatisfaction, and said, “Master Wang, are you placing yourself on the same level as a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage? If currently, your cultivation is only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, then fine, I can repair your meridians for that price.”