Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 209 - 209 0195 Not a Good Place_2

Chapter 209: Chapter 0195: Not a Good Place_2 Chapter 209: Chapter 0195: Not a Good Place_2 “I lost.” Fortunately, what Qi Tian worried about did not happen. Luo Youlong stood blankly for a moment before his spirit amicably softened, he looked completely dispirited. “Here are the herbs I promised you.”

Luo Youlong took out a bag, handed it to Qi Tian, and then turned around, dispiritedly heading towards the Xiaokun Hall.

“Master Uncle, Master Uncle,” Zhang Baojun called from behind, but Luo Youlong didn’t even look back.

Left with no other choice, Zhang Baojun could only wave to Qi Tian and Fang Junqiang, saying: “Let’s go.”

Fang Junqiang moved closer to Qi Tian. Having witnessed Qi Tian’s prowess, even Luo Youlong was not Qi Tian’s match. He immediately succumbed to Qi Tian’s strength, and wanted to get close to him, hopefully pry some secrets out of him. Like, how did Qi Tian cultivate and why was he so powerful?

Just then, a woman’s voice was heard from behind them. “Qi Tian, why are you here?”

Qi Tian turned his head and smiled as soon as he saw her. “Sister Yan, it’s been a long time.”

Zhang Baojun and Fang Junqiang also turned to look. When they recognized Huang Liuyan, they almost knelt, their knees turning to jelly. If they didn’t imagine it, Qi Tian just called Huang Liuyan “Sister”, oh God, Qi Tian is her brother? Why didn’t they know this? If they knew Qi Tian was Huang Liuyan’s brother, they never would have competed against him.

Huang Liuyan glanced at Zhang Baojun and Fang Junqiang before ignoring them. She looked at Qi Tian with concern, asking: “Why are you here? Are you looking for me?”

Qi Tian laughed: “No, I didn’t know you were here, Sister Yan. I came here to make a bet. I’ve been tight on cash lately and thought this might be a good way to make some money. Why are you here, Sister Yan?”

With a wave of her hand in Zhang Baojun and Fang Junqiang’s direction, Huang Liuyan said, “You can leave now. This doesn’t concern you.”

Zhang Baojun and Fang Junqiang didn’t argue. Though they wanted to stay longer with Huang Liuyan, they didn’t dare to overstep their boundaries and promptly excused themselves.

It wasn’t until the two of them had left that Huang Liuyan said: “The Mansion Master has been in closed-door cultivation to reach the second layer of the Gold Core Stage. It was quite dangerous and unstable initially, he could have died at any time. Many of us from Imperial Master Mansion were on guard here. But now it’s alright, the Mansion Master has ridden out the dangerous period and his condition has stabilized. If nothing goes wrong, he may break through to the second layer of Gold Core in a year and a half or at best in a couple of months.”

Upon hearing this, Qi Tian couldn’t help but ask, “Is the Gold Core Stage so difficult to break through?”

Huang Liuyan nodded and said: “Certainly, the further you advance in cultivation, the harder it gets. It’s alright in the Master’s case, he hasn’t wasted his efforts. What’s dreadful is making efforts without any results in return. Let’s go, we have no business here anymore. Why don’t we go to my West Peacock Palace?”

The two of them started walking towards the West Peacock Palace. On the way, Qi Tian briefly explained his competition with others. When he mentioned he had defeated several Half-step Foundation cultivators including Fang Junqiang, Huang Liuyan’s expression remained unchanged. It was only when she found out that Qi Tian had forced Luo Youlong to concede that she seemed slightly moved.

“Little brother, do you know who Luo Youlong is?” Huang Liuyan asked with a mischievous tone.

“Who?” Qi Tian asked.

“Luo Youlong is the personal disciple of the Master’s own brother. How do you think the Mansion Master would react if he knew that you forced Luo Youlong to bow to you? Even if the Mansion Master says nothing, you should know that he has taken in several disciples in Imperial Master Mansion, all of them at the Foundation Establishment Stage. What do you think they would do if they found out you beat their junior brother until he lost his confidence?” Huang Liuyan looked at Qi Tian with a playful smile.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tian couldn’t help grinning as he asked, “So, you’re saying that I’ve gotten under the skin of the big boss of our Imperial Master Mansion?”

“Isn’t that so?” Huang Liuyan laughed, “Do you want me to plea with the Mansion Master on your behalf so that he won’t personally take action against you?”

Qi Tian quickly declined, “With the Mansion Master’s high position, how can he possibly raise his hand against someone as insignificant as me? Even Luo Youlong’s disciples are unlikely to take measures against me. The disciples taught by the Mansion Master can’t be so lacking in manners.”

Huang Liuyan gave him a thumbs-up. Whether Qi Tian was being genuine or not, saying such things at this moment was right.

Soon after, the two arrived at the West Peacock Palace. Huang Liuyan led Qi Tian to her bedroom, took out the Teleportation Array Disk, and asked Qi Tian to stand on it.

“Sis, what are you doing?” asked Qi Tian.

“You’re lacking cultivation resources, aren’t you? Of course, I’m taking you to Wanjie City to make you earn some cultivation resources with your own capabilities. Rest assured, I’m not going to Wanjie City just for your sake. I also have business to attend to. I’m just taking you along for the ride,” Huang Liuyan explained briefly.

Shortly after, Qi Tian and Huang Liuyan appeared on the teleportation plaza of Wanjie City. Unlike last time, Huang Liuyan did not lead Qi Tian to the same place but to a different block.

Most of the cultivators in this block were at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Those who were not were either a Half-step Foundation or at the Peak of Qi Cultivation. Qi Tian was truly unique in this sense.

Huang Liuyan first led Qi Tian to a small courtyard. An old sign hung on the gate reading “National Master Manor.”

Seeing this board, Qi Tian was puzzled, ‘Why is it the National Master Manor here? Is this the Imperial Master Mansion?’

“After we enter, don’t speak, not a single word. Leave everything to me. Understand?” Huang Liuyan warned him.

Seeing Huang Liuyan speak so seriously, Qi Tian realized the National Master Manor was no joke and quickly nodded, “Sis, I get it.”

Huang Liuyan took a deep breath before leading Qi Tian into the courtyard known as the National Master Manor.

The courtyard seemed small, but it hid more than it seemed. Once they entered, it felt as if the interior space had expanded by more than tenfold. Clearly, a spatial array was applied here to encapsulate the courtyard.

Huang Liuyan was extraordinarily respected in the Imperial Master Mansion, and everyone treated her courteously without any hint of negligence. However, here they met several groups of people, none of whom stopped to greet Huang Liuyan. Few among them recognized Huang Liuyan. Some pointed at her and quickly looked away, not wanting to give her even one more glance.

Huang Liuyan did not intend to explain these events to Qi Tian. She led him to a room and registered his particulars with a cultivator. She handed over thirty original stones and received a badge in return.

Huang Liuyan gave the badge to Qi Tian, instructing him to wear it at his waist. They left the National Master Manor, and only after they had walked a substantial distance did Huang Liuyan halt.

“Qi Tian, I know you have many questions, but unfortunately, there are many things I cannot tell you at the moment. I’ll explain to you the function of this badge now. Listen carefully, don’t get it wrong.”