Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 225 - 225 0203 Something You May Not Even Encounter

Chapter 225: Chapter 0203: Something You May Not Even Encounter Without Great Fate_2 Chapter 225: Chapter 0203: Something You May Not Even Encounter Without Great Fate_2 “My nephew pays his respects to the Prince. I am here by the orders of my father to represent our Manor of Marquis Jingguo in wishing the Prince a long life, as vast as the Eastern Sea, and longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountain. I specially present a heavenly top-grade inner armor and ten thousand taels of gold as birthday gifts, may the Prince graciously accept.” Zhang Xiankun’s tone held a tinge of flattery.

A top-grade inner armor of heavenly-level is not cheap, Qi Tian had purchased one for eight hundred spirit stones in Wanjie City. Though the price was elevated due to Wanjie City’s high commodity prices and the variability in the armor’s quality, it sufficiently proved how expensive a heavenly top-grade inner armor could be. By comparison, ten thousand taels of gold were hardly significant.

Wu Junlin displayed the heavenly top-grade inner armor for everyone to see, Zhao Donghao nodded in satisfaction. Naturally, he understood the value of this type of spirit military equipment, but today was his birthday. Even without this reason, there would be nothing inappropriate about him, as the dignified King Zhangbei, receiving a spiritual armor as a respectful offering from a Marquis.

“Nephew Zhang Xiankun, please take your seat.” Zhao Donghao pleasantly invited. Zhang Xiankun sat without hesitation, showing no signs of stage fright.

It was at this time that the MC announced Qi Tian’s name.

“May Qi Tian from the Imperial Master Mansion, the Acting County Teacher, be invited to pay his respects for the birthday celebration.”

Qi Tian gave a little smile, then walked into the main hall. Seeing that he arrived empty-handed, many in the audience showed signs of contempt.

Qi Tian gave a humble bow towards Zhao Donghao who was sitting above, “Hearing that today is the Prince’s birthday, Qi Tian specially came to give his congratulations. Like the Princess, I also wish for the Prince to break through to the Gold Core stage soon.”

Zhao Donghao nodded, “Qi Tian, I remember you. A few days ago, I observed your contest with Gao Han from the Guardian National Master Manor for the title of Lubei County Master. You were extraordinary, much more impressive than I was at your age. With a talented youth like you, the Imperial Master Mansion will undoubtedly have a pillar of support for its future. By then, our King Zhangbei Manor might even benefit from your success.”

Qi Tian modestly replied, “The Prince is too kind. By the way, for the Prince’s celebration, I also have a birthday gift which I ask the Prince to accept no matter what.”

As Qi Tian spoke, he took out three brocade boxes, holding them in his hand and pushed them forward.

Wu Junlin took the three brocade boxes into his hands, glanced at Zhao Donghao and after receiving a nod, placed the three boxes onto a table before opening them one by one.

The moment Wu Junlin opened the first brocade box, many people craned their necks to see.

When the contents of the first brocade box were revealed, Wu Junlin expression was one of surprise as he exclaimed loudly, “A storage bag?”

Qi Tian replied, “Correct, it’s a storage bag. I obtained it during my cultivation journey at the Lianying Realm. It has an internal space of ten cubic meters, and I ask that the Prince accept it.”

Zhao Donghao looked at Qi Tian in shock. He remembered not long ago that Zhao Qian had gone to the Imperial Master Mansion to evaluate disciples at Huangque Hall. One of the rewards was a storage bag with a size of only half a cubic meter, yet even a storage bag of that size was extremely valuable. And now, Qi Tian had directly offered a storage bag with a size of ten cubic meters. This birthday gift was truly precious.

There are many cultivators in the King Zhangbei Manor, but not everyone has a storage bag, let alone one as large as this.

Wu Junlin moved on to open the second brocade box. Having seen the storage bag in the first one, he began to anticipate what could be inside the second. Soon, Wu Junlin opened the second brocade box, revealing a piece of meat about the size of an adult’s fist.

Wu Junlin’s face suddenly changed, he felt a very distinctive aura from this small piece of meat. He quickly drew in a gasp, “This is …”

At this moment, Qi Tian timely spoke up, “This is a piece of meat from a peak Foundation Establishment Stage demon beast that I unintentionally acquired during my adventures. I specially dedicate it to the prince.”

Despite Qi Tian and Zhao Qian’s wishes for Zhao Donghao to quickly progress to the Gold Core Stage, Zhao Donghao hasn’t even reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage yet. Among them, the truly formidable one in the Prince Mansion is Wu Junlin. Even with Wu Junlin’s guidance, it’s not an easy task for Zhao Donghao to reach the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage. There are significant opportunities needed. One of those is consuming demon beast meat. Although the piece of peak Foundation Establishment Stage demon beast meat Qi Tian brought out is small, it still contains the essence blood of a peak Foundation Establishment Stage demon beast. If this meat could be used to concoct some pills, the effects would be even better.

Zhao Donghao was already quite surprised when Qi Tian was able to bring out a storage bag. He never expected Qi Tian to bring out a piece of peak Foundation Establishment Stage demon beast meat. Zhao Donghao couldn’t help but inspect Qi Tian closely.

Wu Junlin then moved on to open the third brocade box. Unlike the enticing items in the previous two boxes, the object in this one was very small and unremarkable.

Wu Junlin took the third item out of the box to show everyone, revealing it to be a small bone, not even as big as a date.

“What is this?” Everyone exchanged glances.

Qi Tian smiled and said, “This bone seems mundane, but in my eyes, it’s worth more than the previous two gifts combined. Originally, I was reluctant to offer it as a gift, but I am greatly indebted to the prince. So, I forced myself to give it up as a gesture of repaying that favor. I cannot tell you directly what it is, but treat it with respect.”

Despite Qi Tian’s cryptic remarks, no one could discern why the third gift was so invaluable. All eyes turned to Wu Junlin, the only one who might be able to unravel the mystery of the bone.

Wu Junlin held the bone, sniffed it, broke off a small piece, smaller than a grain of rice, and placed it in his mouth. His expression changed slightly, then he moved to Zhao Donghao’s side and whispered into his ear.

Upon hearing Wu Junlin’s whisper, Zhao Donghao’s face changed dramatically. He anxiously looked at Qi Tian, asking, “Are you certain?”

“It’s very likely. Prince, this third gift is indeed immeasurably valuable, surpassing all the other gifts,” Wu Junlin replied calmly.

Zhao Donghao gave Qi Tian another glance, unable to understand how he managed to acquire so many treasures, particularly the last one, which was impossible to obtain even with vast wealth. Something that one may come across only if blessed with Great Fate.

“Qi Tian, let me ask you something. Have you advanced to the Foundation Establishment Stage?” Zhao Donghao looked straight into Qi Tian’s eyes as he asked.

Qi Tian had never intended to hide or boast about this. Since Zhao Donghao had found out, he responded candidly, “Yes, with the help of Xiaoyi Xian, I managed to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage.”