Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1538 - 1538 0888 People Die for Wealth

Chapter 1538: Chapter 0888: People Die for Wealth Chapter 1538: Chapter 0888: People Die for Wealth Chapter 0888: Greed Leads to Death

“I’m not interested.” As soon as Shi Yuxi finished speaking, Qi Tian briskly retorted, “My ties with Haishan City have ended; it’s time for me to leave. If the Commander isn’t trying to forcibly make me stay, please step aside and do not hinder my departure.”

The expression on Shi Yuxi’s face immediately darkened. As the Commander of Haishan City and one of the highest-ranking individuals in the Cultivation World of Haishan City, no one dared to disrespect him. Qi Tian’s public refusal was a severe affront to him.

Without needing instructions from Shi Yuxi, the Nascent Soul Masters standing next to him all seemed ready for combat, poised to strike at a moment’s slight indication from Shi Yuxi.

Qi Tian seemed unaffected by the shifting atmosphere. He simply stroked Huo Yunbiao’s fluffy head. Huo Yunbiao squinted, rubbing his head against Qi Tian’s palm, clearly enjoying the attention.

Watching Qi Tian’s calm demeanor, then glancing at Huo Yunbiao’s wild and streamlined body, Shi Yuxi rapidly assessed the situation. He deliberated only on one point: if a conflict with Qi Tian were to occur now, setting aside whether he could detain Qi Tian, the main concern was whether he could ensure his own safety.

Being in such close proximity to Qi Tian, if he engaged in close-quarter combat, he would have to confront both Qi Tian and Huo Yunbiao directly; he wasn’t confident he could avoid getting hurt. If he were seriously injured, even if he managed to detain Qi Tian, he might not benefit from it and could even be usurped from his position as Commander by others taking advantage of his weakened state.

Instantly, Shi Yuxi weighed the pros and cons. He waved his hand and chuckled, “Sir, you are a distinguished guest in our Haishan City; as such, you are naturally free to come and go as you please. No one will restrict your movements. However, I would still kindly ask you to consider staying a few more days in our Haishan City. There are still many here with damaged meridians waiting for your help.”

Qi Tian replied, “Let me reiterate once more, my connection with your Haishan City has ended. Without this connection, staying further serves no purpose. Of course, should new ties form between us in the future, I wouldn’t mind lingering in your city for a while longer. But for now, let’s drop the matter, as a forced melon isn’t sweet, right?”

“If that’s the case, then I won’t delay you further. Please, go ahead.” Saying this, Shi Yuxi stepped aside, clearing a path for Qi Tian.

Qi Tian rode on Huo Yunbiao’s back, slowly walking towards the outskirts of Haishan City.

Shi Yuxi’s gaze flickered, calculating the timing, attempting to find a moment to capture Qi Tian without endangering himself. Yet before he could figure it out, he felt his Divine Sense locked by Qi Tian’s; Qi Tian even turned around to nod at him.

Immediately, Shi Yuxi’s last vestiges of thought about forcibly detaining Qi Tian evaporated. He indeed wished to detain Qi Tian, but only if he could immensely benefit while ensuring his own safety. Now it seemed entirely impossible to have the best of both worlds. If Qi Tian were to fight back in desperation, then he, the Commander, would be the first in line.

In a flash, Shi Yuxi completely dismissed the idea of moving against Qi Tian. He watched with a broad smile as Qi Tian rode Huo Yunbiao out of Haishan City, never making an unnecessary move or saying a superfluous word throughout.

As Qi Tian walked out of Haishan City, the dozen Nascent Soul Masters accompanying Shi Yuxi showed their unwillingness. They transmitted their voices to Shi Yuxi, hoping he would lead them to detain Qi Tian.

Shi Yuxi did not respond until Qi Tian had walked far away and disappeared from their sight. Then he said, “Men die for wealth, birds die for food; that’s all I can say. The rest is up to you; don’t involve me in it.”

After saying these words, Shi Yuxi flung his robes and strode away.

Before Shi Yuxi had gone far, the Nascent Soul Masters began discussing among themselves. Soon, many of them reached a consensus and hurriedly rushed out of Haishan City, chasing after Qi Tian.

After leaving Haishan City, Qi Tian did not deliberately increase his speed. He only turned on the Heavenly Dao Engine’s sensitivity to Spirit Qi to its maximum. He had guessed that someone in Haishan City would likely try to make a move against him; such thoughts were normal. As long as they didn’t act, Qi Tian wouldn’t inconvenience them. However, if some indeed planned to act on their thoughts, they shouldn’t blame Qi Tian for not being polite. His leisurely pace away from Haishan City was, in some sense, like fishing for lawbreakers, using himself as bait to lure out those harboring intentions.

Now that the Heavenly Dao Engine could sense Spirit Qi fluctuations within a hundred li, Qi Tian decided that if no one from Haishan City came after him within a hundred li, he would simply leave and no longer waste time there.

When Qi Tian reached about fifty li from Haishan City, through the detection of the Heavenly Dao Engine, he noticed several Nascent Soul Masters rushing out of the city, mostly flying towards his direction, clearly not wanting him to leave.

Qi Tian shook his head. Why do people always look for shortcuts without thinking whether shortcuts are indeed that easy?

Qi Tian didn’t change his direction or his pace, continuing at a steady speed. He just kicked Huo Yunbiao’s belly lightly, prompting Huo Yunbiao to let out a roar as a warning to the Nascent Soul Masters chasing him to think carefully before making a move.

Huo Yunbiao’s roaring was still powerful, deterring those around the world, but the roar didn’t that much intimidate the Nascent Soul Masters who were determined to pursue Qi Tian. Having decided to go after Qi Tian, they were prepared with various strategies and were not concerned about Huo Yunbiao posing a threat.

Not only did they not slow down, but they also sped up, quickly closing the distance between them and Qi Tian. Soon they saw Qi Tian riding on Huo Yunbiao’s back, their faces lighting up with excitement.