Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 199 - 199 0190 Do You Know Which Mansion Rule Youve

Chapter 199: Chapter 0190: Do You Know Which Mansion Rule You’ve Broken? _2 Chapter 199: Chapter 0190: Do You Know Which Mansion Rule You’ve Broken? _2 Wang Shaofeng is the quintessential disciple of the Golden Roc Hall. Compared to Wang Shaofeng, Chu Yang felt immensely inadequate, so inferior it was almost unbearable. Now, Qi Tian had somehow mustered the gall to stand at the front door of the Golden Roc Hall, brazenly challenging its disciples. Was he courting death?

“Qi Tian, can we stop joking around? This place isn’t for jokes. If you offend the brothers here, the consequences will be beyond what you can bear.” said Chu Yang. “Don’t you know what place this is? Many masters and elders’ chosen disciples reside in the Golden Roc Hall. The exceptional disciples the Imperial Master Mansion recruits every time are crammed in here. Even those foundation establishment stage cultivators without a position and engrossed in practice are accommodated in the Golden Roc Hall. You challenging here, is like seeking trouble with a tiger.”

Qi Tian knew everything Chu Yang mentioned, of course, but knowing was one thing and fearing another – and Qi Tian wasn’t afraid. Qi Tian was far too starved for cultivation resources. He had no other way of obtaining them, so he could only set his sights on the disciples of the Golden Roc Hall. After all, each of them had rich backers and overflowing coffers.

“Brother Chu Yang, I appreciate the sentiment. But a challenge needs to be made. Are you with me? If not, I’ll go by myself.” No longer seeking Chu Yang to assist him, Qi Tian went straight to the Golden Roc Hall’s gate, placing the challenge board he had prepared. Afterwards, he called out, “Brother and sister disciples passing by, if you’re interested in refining the Foundation Establishment Pill, please take a look here. I have Purple Fire Fruits and Sha Mu Thorns. If you have the skills, you can take them.”

Qi Tian and Chu Yang loitering near the entrance of the Golden Roc Hall was clearly perceived by the two disciples of the Nine Levels of Qi Cultivation who were responsible for guarding the gate. However, at the beginning, they didn’t think much of it. Similar to famous universities on Earth in a previous life, there would always be people who considered college campuses as tourist spots and prowled around there. In their eyes, Qi Tian and Chu Yang were probably ordinary disciples who admired Golden Roc Hall and had come to admire it. That perception changed as soon as Qi Tian brought out the sign.

One of the gatekeepers turned around and entered Golden Roc Hall, finding Zhang Baojun, a second-class disciplinarian of the Golden Roc Hall, and reported the situation at the entrance to him. Being a second-class disciplinarian of the Golden Roc Hall wasn’t a position any second-class disciplinarian of the Sky Eagle Hall could compare to. Anyone who could hold a position here had to be at least at the second level of the Foundation Establishment Stage. Zhang Baojun was one such person.

After hearing the gatekeeper’s report, Zhang Baojun’s eyes lit up. “Are you sure? Someone really brought Purple Fire Fruits and Sha Mu Thorns to the Golden Roc Hall for a challenge?”

The gatekeeper responded, “One of the two people who came is very young, about twelve or thirteen years old, I don’t recognize him. But the other one, I do recognize. He’s Chu Yang of Sky Eagle Hall, a second-class disciplinarian. Since he’s here, it should not be a hoax.”

Zhang Baojun, aware of who Chu Yang was, responded cheerfully, “Well, then it can’t be false. Hurry up and keep an eye on them, don’t let them escape.”

The gatekeeper turned around and left, and Zhang Baojun began to laugh heartily. He had a comrade-like junior brother named Fang Junqiang, who, just like him, was a disciple of the Golden Roc Hall. Fang Junqiang was currently at a crucial point of Half-step Foundation Establishment. He had collected almost all the herbs needed for the Foundation Establishment Pill, except for the main ingredient, Purple Fire Fruit. Now that someone was literally bringing the ingredient to his doorstep, he needed to inform him as soon as possible so Fang Junqiang could seize the Purple Fire Fruit.

But Zhang Baojun wasn’t the only one eyeing the Purple Fire Fruits and Sha Mu Thorns.

For every Qi Cultivator and Half-step Foundation cultivator, the Foundation Establishment pill was a greatly desired medicine; no one could guarantee a hundred percent success in reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage without it. The earlier and better the preparation, the better.

Just after Qi Tian declared that he had Purple Fire Fruits and Sha Mu Thorns, a man with a hooked nose stopped in front of him. Seeing this man, Chu Yang immediately greeted him respectfully. “Chu Yang salutes Brother He.”

The hook-nosed He Xiaojian barely spared Chu Yang a glance, his dark eyes were fixed on Qi Tian, “Do you have Purple Fire Fruits and Sha Mu Thorns?”

“Indeed.” Qi Tian nodded.

“Let’s see them.” said He Xiaojian, with a tone of superiority.

Qi Tian assumed that He Xiaojian’s usual tone of speech was like this and didn’t pay it much mind. He took out the brocade box containing the Purple Fire Fruits and Sha Mu Thorns, then opened it. Immediately, a faint scent of medicinal herbs wafted out from the box.

As soon as He Xiaojian extended his hand towards the brocade box, his movements were swift. However, Qi Tian’s were even quicker. With a whoosh, he swiftly retracted his hand and with a click, he closed the box, taking back the Purple Fire Fruits and Sha Mu Thorns. “Look, but don’t touch,” he said.

Although he only glanced at them and sniffed the herbal scent briefly, He Xiaojian could definitely confirm that the brocade box contained the medicinal herbs he’d been yearning for to concoct the Foundation Establishment Pill. His eyes revealed an uncontrollable fervor and madness as he said, “Hand over the box to me. I can grant you a favor and make you one of my followers.”

Qi Tian just laughed it off and said, “Did you not wake up properly?”

He Xiaojian said, “Kid, do you know who I am? Do you know how many people in the entire Imperial Master Mansion, in the entire Great Zhao, want to become my followers, yet I don’t even give them the slightest opportunity?”

“If they want to follow you, go find them. I’m not interested.” Qi Tian sneered disdainfully. This He Xiaojian thought he was a big deal. Not to mention he was only at Half-step Foundation, even someone strong like Xiao Xiaowu would be unsuccessful if he wanted Qi Tian to bow at his feet.

A shadow crossed He Xiaojian’s face, “Do you know what you are saying? I’m giving you another chance, hand over the Purple Fire Fruit and Sha Mu Thorns to me. I can show you mercy, and accept you as my follower.”

“If you haven’t woken up yet, why don’t you go back and continue your nap? Quit waving the follower flag and trying to seize my Purple Fire Fruits and Sha Mu Thorns.” Qi Tian waved his hand, swatting at He Xiaojian as if he were an annoying fly.

He Xiaojian’s countenance grew even darker. He had never been treated this way before. If it hadn’t been for the restrictions of the mansion rules, he’d have slapped him across the face long ago. He dared to disregard him; it’s a fight to the death. He took a deep breath and said, “Since you are not willing to be my follower, then I’ll give you another opportunity. Sell your Purple Fire Fruits and Sha Mu Thorns to me. I’ll pay you five million taels of silver.”

Chu Yang turned his head; he had known what kind of person He Xiaojian was all along: overbearing, tyrannical and unreasonable. Although previously not having had much interaction, with this first encounter today, Chu Yang found that the rumors were indeed not false; this He Xiaojian was exceptionally bullying and domineering.

Qi Tian sneered, “Get lost.”

The expression on He Xiaojian’s face became incredibly twisted, “Lad, how dare you talk to me like this! Do you know you are breaking the rules of the Imperial Master Mansion for being disrespectful to your elders? Are you prepared to receive punishment or are you ready to accept the beating?”

“Get the hell out of here. If you dare to keep yapping in front of me, I’ll cripple you.” Qi Tian’s patience was limited, and since He Xiaojian kept pushing his limits, there was no need for civility anymore.

“Good, you’re not only being disrespectful to elders, but now you’re also threatening your fellow disciple. As your senior, it’s only right that I tell you what sort of punishment you should receive for breaking the rules of the Imperial Master Mansion. Lad, surrender now.”

With a cruel smile, He Xiaojian reached out to grab Qi Tian.