Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 178 - 178 0180 Dont Know How Much Rice One Eats

Chapter 178: Chapter 0180: Don’t Know How Much Rice One Eats Chapter 178: Chapter 0180: Don’t Know How Much Rice One Eats Chapter 0180: I Don’t Know How Much Rice I’m Going to Eat

Qi Tian was not short of money or student credits, so he said, “No matter what it costs, I still want to rent it.”

“Okay, if you insist, then I’ll help you process it.”

Actually, with Qi Tian’s current status, he basically had no right to take secret scrolls from the armory. However, this time the Mansion Master personally commanded him to choose from secret scrolls. With Huang Liuyan as his guarantor, he successfully took the jade slip out. But to take it out, he paid a security deposit of a million taels of silver. If he can’t return it on time or if the jade slip is damaged, this deposit will be confiscated.

After leaving the Hundred Spirit Hall, Huang Liuyan brought Qi Tian to the West Peacock Palace again. Instead of making arrangements for Qi Tian right away, she gave an order to her servant, Zhang Lei. “Find four cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage, I have something for them to do.”

Zhang Lei quickly brought in four female cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage, all of them disciples from the Peacock Palace. Their ages ranged widely, with even the youngest being over twenty-five years old and the oldest over forty.

Upon seeing Huang Liuyan, the four female cultivators bowed in unison. In the Peacock Hall, Huang Liuyan’s prestige was no weaker than Palace Master Hao Wenxi’s. No one dared to disrespect her.

Huang Liuyan flicked her sleeves and let the four rise. Then, she pointed at Qi Tian and said, “I called you here not for myself, but for him. This is Qi Tian, the Acting County Master. When Guardian National Master Manor came to challenge us and try to snatch a County Master title from Imperial Master Mansion, Qi Tian bravely stepped up to battle Gao Han, a half-step Foundation Establishment disciple from the Guardian National Master Manor. I called you here to be his sparring partners. For the next five days, stick with Qi Tian. When Qi Tian practices boxing, staff skills, or other martial arts, you will spar with him. Try not to disturb him at other times. And remember, you’re not doing charity work. If you need compensation, just ask Qi Tian. He’s got enough money to pay.”

The four female cultivators all turned and looked at Qi Tian, and he wore a bitter smile. He did not expect Huang Liuyan to come up with such a ruthless plan, having him spar with four female cultivators. Wasn’t she trying to kill him?

Huang Liuyan completely ignored Qi Tian’s bitter expression and went on, “Don’t underestimate Qi Tian just because he’s young. You should have heard of Chu Yang. Qi Tian knocked him out with a single punch. Moreover, since Qi Tian stepped onto the stage, he hasn’t lost a match yet. So, imagine how strong he must be. When sparring with him, don’t hold anything back just because you want to save face for me. You can completely utilize all your strength and beat Qi Tian to near death, as long as you don’t actually kill him or hinder the upcoming battle five days later.”

“Yes,” the four female cultivators answered in unison.

Huang Liuyan nodded satisfactorily and playfully looked at Qi Tian, “Qi Tian, are you satisfied with my arrangement? Anything you want to say?”

Qi Tian clenched his teeth, gave Huang Liuyan a salute, and replied with a firm grind of his molars, “Mentor, would anything I say now make a difference?”

“Of course not. Qi Tian, I’m rooting for you. Work hard. These five days for you will be a rigorous test. It’s a rare opportunity, appreciate it.” Huang Liuyan said with a laugh.

Qi Tian pursed his lips and said nothing. Although his mouth was full of bitterness, he was also aware that what Huang Liuyan said was correct. In Imperial Master Mansion, the chances of a Qi Cultivating Stage 4 like him or a Half-step Foundation like Chu Yang getting into a fight with a Foundation Establishment Stage 1 was incredibly rare. It won’t be just about paying a huge price, but it is also about if anyone is willing to spar with him. The Foundation Establishment Stage disciples often look down on those at the Qi Cultivating Stage, whether full stage or half-step, the two are not on the same level or tier. It is very rare for high-tier disciples to mingle with those on the lower-tier unless absolutely necessary.

Now, Huang Liuyan found four Foundation Establishment Stage 1 cultivators for Qi Tian. These were the cultivators with a level closest to his current strength, only by sparring with them could he keep making progress continuously.

Huang Liuyan said, “Since Qi Tian has no objections, he has agreed. Now, decide on the compensation in front of me. Don’t worry, with me as your guarantor, Qi Tian won’t dare to cheat you out of your payment.”

This was clearly standing up for the four female cultivators, but at the same time, it was a warning to them not to overreach with their demands.

The four female cultivators were no fools. The eldest one stepped forward and said, “My demand is not high, I only need one spirit stone per day.”

Huang Liuyan turned to the other female cultivators and asked, “What about you three?”

“We also have the same demand.” The other three echoed, their demands weren’t high, but they also weren’t low. It was a rather reasonable price.

“It’s a fair price. Qi Tian, what are you waiting for? Pay up.” Huang Liuyan glanced at Qi Tian and said.

Qi Tian hastily took out twenty spirit stones and distributed five to each of them.

Huang Liuyan nodded satisfactorily and said, “The payment is settled. For the next few days, you all are going to assist Qi Tian in his training. Qi Tian, well, I won’t be able to personally guide you these few days. But seize the opportunity, and don’t let everyone down.”