Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 157 - 157 0165 I Know Of A Place

Chapter 157: Chapter 0165: I Know Of A Place Chapter 157: Chapter 0165: I Know Of A Place If he were to continue cultivating his combat skills, he could no longer stay in the cultivation chamber. Although the chamber was good in many aspects, it was too small to properly practice his Eight Desolate Demon Tiger Fist or the Thirteen Demonic Strokes. Especially using the Demon-Banishing Stick, he could easily hit the chamber walls. Thus, he needed to leave the chamber and practice in a more spacious area.

When Qi Tian came out of the chamber, he saw Huang Liuyan reading a book. As soon as Huang Liuyan saw Qi Tian, she put down her book and asked, “Why did you come out? Are you hungry, or…?”

Qi Tian quickly replied, “No, Apprentice, I want to use the rest of my day to practice martial arts.”

“Oh, okay then,” nodded Huang Liuyan. “You’ve been in the chamber for nine days, straight up studying and practicing. It’s too much for you right now, you need a break. Let’s have a meal together, then you can leave.”

Qi Tian nodded without refusal.

Huang Liuyan slightly struck the rune on the table with her finger, causing it to light up. She said to the rune, “Prepare a two-person medicinal meal for me.”

After finishing, Huang Liuyan slapped the rune and it disappeared. She pointed to the seat next to hers and said, “Don’t just stand there. Sit.”

Qi Tian smiled and naturally sat down. Although he always calls her ‘Apprentice’, in his heart he regarded Huang Liuyan as a friend. In Huang Liuyan’s words and deeds, he didn’t feel like she treated him as a junior either.

After Qi Tian sat down, Huang Liuyan continued to read her book. She didn’t roll up the book to read, but laid it flat. Qi Tian glanced and saw that Huang Liuyan was reading a book related to elixirs, titled “A Panorama of the Nine Ranks of Elixirs”.

If it were in the past, Qi Tian wouldn’t have understood what the Nine Ranks of Elixirs meant, but he’d acquired many works from the Lianying Realm on this journey. He learned a lot of conventional wisdom about the Cultivation World, including some knowledge that ordinary people could not easily access.

Qi Tian laughed and said, “Apprentice, I see you’re very interested in the elixir arts. I have some secret works from the Lianying Realm. I don’t know if you’re interested?”

Huang Liuyan put down her book “A Panorama of the Nine Ranks of Elixirs” gently, opened her hand, and said: “Show it to me.”

Qi Tian took out about a dozen works related to alchemy and medicine that he organized from his Wuhang Ring. These works had one thing in common – they were all written in the universal language of the Cultivation World.

Huang Liuyan took the works and casually read them. After a while, she nodded her head and said, “Not bad. Some of the opinions presented are quite unique and of some reference to me. Qi Tian, you’re remarkable. Your gains from this trip to the Lianying realm are much more significant than I imagined.”

Although Huang Liuyan’s tone was casual, Qi Tian was hoping that he could give her a significant hand with these works. He was using Huang Liuyan’s cultivation chamber for nine days and quite felt he was in debt to her. He thought for a moment and said, “Apprentice, I also have a few secret works on the Nine Products of Elixirs, but they are written in the language of the Lianying realm. I don’t know if you can understand?”

Huang Liuyan said, “I’m not entirely unfamiliar with the language of the Lianying realm. I can barely understand some of it. Please show me these works first. If they are of great value, I can go and learn the language of the Lianying realm.”

Learning a language may seem challenging for ordinary people, but for cultivators like Huang Liuyan, especially considering her cultivation level, it was relatively simple. She just didn’t put any effort into this before because learning that language wouldn’t bring her any value then.

Qi Tian then took out several secret works related to elixirs from the legacy of that small sect. None of these secret works were gold scrolls or jade slips, traditionally when compared to paper works were considered more precious. Although Qi Tian wanted to repay Huang Liuyan, he knew he had to keep everything in moderation. Their relationship was good, and he did not want to deteriorate it, especially when his power level was far inferior to Huang Liuyan’s.

Once Huang Liuyan held those several secret works in the form of books, without flipping a single page, she felt a bit surprised. Her knowledge was much broader than Qi Tian’s, and she knew that the quality of the paper was extremely good. It had higher density than normal paper, and the paper should have been treated with secret methods to resist water, moisture, and insects, which could be preserved for many years. The cost of such paper was not lower than animal skins and was very precious, which certainly was not something small sects could afford.

Huang Liuyan immediately got interested and held the book in front of her eyes to look at its title, “Elixir cultivation experience? Yao What?”

“Yao Yongqing,” said Qi Tian directly. “He should be the author.”

“What? Yao Yongqing?” Huang Liuyan’s eyes widened in disbelief, and she asked, “Qi Tian, are you sure it’s Yao Yongqing?”

“Yes,” Qi Tian affirmed. He was very familiar with the language of the Lianying realm, which was why he was able to survive and thrive there.

“That’s great, really great,” Huang Liuyan was very excited, she said, “Qi Tian, when the medicinal meal comes later, you eat first. Don’t worry about me.”

Huang Liuyan started reading the ‘Alchemy Insights of Yang Yongqing’ that Qi Tian gave her. The more she read, the more excited she became; she was as thrilled as a little girl receiving a Barbie doll, unable to put it down.

At this moment, the medicated diet was brought up. Qi Tian repeatedly called out to Huang Liuyan several times, but she wouldn’t lift her head from the ‘Alchemy Insights of Yang Yongqing’. Qi Tian had no choice but to eat by himself.

Qi Tian ate rapidly, and the taste of this medicated meal was quite good. He finished half of the dishes on the table in no time. He didn’t touch the leftovers, fearing that Huang Liuyan would throw it away when she wants to eat later, considering that he touched it. It would be a waste this way.

Qi Tian stood up, preparing to leave. “Aunt Master, I won’t disturb you anymore.”

Huang Liuyan lifted her head, saying: “You are leaving?”

Qi Tian nodded and said: “I need to find a place to cultivate martial arts.”

Huang Liuyan put down the ‘Alchemy Insights of Yang Yongqing’ in her hand, saying: “These books you gave me, I need to keep them for a few days, you don’t mind, right?”

Qi Tian laughed and said: “If Aunt Master is willing to read, just keep them. It’s fine no matter how long you want to read.”

Huang Liuyan gave a slight nod. She knew Qi Tian wouldn’t refuse her, but she still made sure. She said: “Qi Tian, I’ve been thinking about it. You’re going to fight Chu Yang tomorrow. It’s a bit late to start cultivating martial arts today.”

“I know, but I don’t have a choice. I only have this much time, so I can only arrange it like this.” Qi Tian also felt helpless. He had too many things to do, but the problems always followed one after the other, giving him no respite. It was impossible for him to find a relatively long empty period exclusively for cultivation.

Huang Liuyan said: “In fact, there are many ways to improve combat power, such as improving the realm of cultivation and the level of proficiency in martial arts. Besides, there are many other methods, such as buying higher-grade weapons and armors.”

Qi Tian said: “Your words reminded me. I am going to buy a better stick.”

Huang Liuyan said: “There aren’t many good things in the Imperial Master Mansion. It’s a waste of money to go there. Qi Tian, I know a place where everything is of high quality. Not to mention equipment for the Qi Cultivation Period, they also have equipment for the Gold Core Stage and the Nascent Soul Stage, and they are top of the line. However, the products there are expensive, not ordinarily expensive, but very expensive. Can you afford it? If you can, I can take you there.”

“Is it very far from the Imperial Master Mansion?” Qi Tian asked.

Huang Liuyan nodded and said: “Indeed, very far. But you don’t need to worry, you just need to follow me, and we can make a round trip today, it won’t delay your battle tomorrow. But the prerequisite is you need to have money, and I’m not talking about silver or coins, but spirit stones, medicinal pills, the cultivation resources that cultivators can generally use.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “I still have some spirit stones with me. If Aunt Master is willing to give me a chance, I would like to follow Aunt Master for a look.”

“All right.” Huang Liuyan first collected all the books Qi Tian gave her, then got up and asked Qi Tian to follow her. The two went to the east room of the West Peacock Hall, which was Huang Liuyan’s boudoir, filled with Huang Liuyan’s scent.

Qi Tian kept his gaze straight, careful not to glimpse anything he shouldn’t.

Huang Liuyan patted the wall. Suddenly, a large number of runes glowed from the doors, walls, and windows. Some runes were intricate and refined, high-grade ones, which not just anyone could break.

Shortly after, she flicked her fingers, and in the next moment, there was an extra disc in her hand. She placed the disc on the ground and cast a spirit rune. Instantly, the disc lit up, and an Array, composed of many lines, runes, and patterns, appeared on the ground. The Array had a shimmering golden light, and it was stunningly beautiful.

Huang Liuyan first stepped onto the Array and then said to Qi Tian, “Aren’t you coming over quickly?”

Qi Tian glanced at the Array and said: “Aunt Master, the space is too small, isn’t it inconvenient?”

Huang Liuyan said: “The space is just that big, there’s nothing I can do. When you come in, just be careful.”

“Excuse me.” Qi Tian apologized and then took a step forward, stepping into the Array.