Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 241 - 241 0211 Show the Real Deal_2

Chapter 241: Chapter 0211: Show the Real Deal_2 Chapter 241: Chapter 0211: Show the Real Deal_2 When Qi Tian said this, everyone in the scene gasped, and the atmosphere became much more quiet. No one expected Qi Tian to invoke the laws of Great Zhao. At this time, they realized that there was, indeed, such a clause in the laws of Great Zhao.

“Qi Tian, don’t hide behind the law. If I remember correctly, doesn’t the legal code state that only the National Master and County Masters have criminal immunity rights? You’re not even a County Master, just an Acting County Master. How could you possibly have criminal immunity rights?” Zhang Xiankun was the first to speak up.

Qi Tian said, “You are not familiar with Great Zhao’s laws. In Great Zhao’s law, there’s no mention that a County Master cannot have criminal immunity rights. However, during Emperor Wu’s reign, a decree was issued stating that County Masters could also enjoy criminal immunity rights, and the Acting County Master, County Master, and others also enjoy corresponding rights. If you don’t believe me, you can look up the decree issued by Emperor Wu.”

Everyone turned to look at Wang Xin, the Vice-Minister of Taichang Temple. If anyone was familiar with the legal code of Great Zhao, it would be him.

Wang Xin really didn’t want to respond to Qi Tian, but he didn’t have a choice not to. On one hand, this was taking place in the Imperial Master Mansion, and with so many eyes watching, he couldn’t refuse to respond. On the other hand, Emperor Wu was the grandfather of the current Great Zhao Emperor. How could the Emperor not comply with his grandfather’s decree? If he were labeled as unfilial, wouldn’t he be ashamed to face his ancestors after his death? How would he face his people and his officials?

Wang Xin gave Qi Tian a deep look. Emperor Wu indeed issued a similar decree, but this piece of information was covertly kept, especially after the royal family realized that this decree could shield the three National Master Mansions. Hence, they tried to collect and destroy all related records. Nowadays, very few people knew about this decree, how could the young Qi Tian know about this? It’s a waste of talent that he isn’t a scholar.

“Alright, Qi Tian, what kind of punishment do you want then?” Wang Xin didn’t answer the crowd’s doubts, but directly asked Qi Tian. In doing so, he was essentially acknowledging the truth.

Luo Xia, Wang Song, and others exchanged glances. They didn’t know about this. It felt like they wasted their years. Qi Tian was so much younger, but how did he know so much more?

After a slight pause, Qi Tian said, “A life for a life, a debtor has his owner. Since the Young Marquis is upset about me killing the four at the Foundation Establishment Stage from his manor who encircled me, I can give Marquis Jingguo Manor another chance to challenge me. If I lose, I’ll let them do as they please. If I win, they’ll have to leave the way they came.”

“Okay, but how do we challenge?” Before Wang Xin could respond, Zhang Xiankun had already jumped in.

Although Wang Xin was not pleased, he kept silent and pretended not to hear.

Qi Tian said, “A fight to the death, or a regular competition, either is fine. I have two requirements, it should be one-on-one, and it cannot be noticeably unfair. Young Marquis, if you send me someone at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, I won’t stand a chance.”

Zhang Xiankun’s eyes were spinning rapidly, he wished to send someone at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, so that Qi Tian could be defeated with a single slap. But the problem was, even if he wanted to send, he had to have someone who he could send. Even if they had searched every inch of Marquis Jingguo Manor, they wouldn’t be able to find anyone at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. Nevermind the ninth level, even at the fourth level, only one person was available, who was protecting Marquis Jingguo at close range. The person he brought this time was only Pan Yulin, who was at the third level of Foundation Establishment. Whether he could reach the ninth level within his lifetime was a mystery.

“Qi Tian, you can forget about the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. Our Marquis Jingguo Manor wouldn’t put such a heavy hitter in this minor matter. Pan Master is enough to deal with you. Pan Master, please.” Zhang Xiankun made a gesture of invitation.

A cultivator, who looked in his fifties or sixties, gravely advanced, and said to everyone present: “Old Pan Yulin, greetings fellow cultivators.”

Pan Yulin’s way of addressing was correct. Everyone present were cultivators, even Young Marquis Zhang Xiankun, although his cultivation level was relatively weak and he never broke through late-stage Qi Cultivation.

Of course, Pan Yulin’s way of addressing also had its own motives, to show that he wouldn’t bow to power. But, after becoming the Marquis Jingguo Manor’s priest, to claim to hold such high ideals was like playing the saint after selling himself out.

“Qi Tian, you see, I am quite sincere, aren’t I? Foundation Establishment Stage third level is significantly lower than the ninth level you mentioned, isn’t that considerate enough?” said Zhang Xiankun.

Wang Song said, “Young Master, you really have no shame. Qi Tian is only at the first level of Foundation Establishment, while Pan Yulin is at the third level, and is much older than Qi Tian. Do you think a contest between them is fair? If so, I think it would be fair for us to duel as well.”

Zhang Xiankun was taken aback. If Wang Song targeted him, it would be too easy, probably ten times easier than an adult crushing an ant. “President Wang, we are discussing Qi Tian’s situation now, why are you dragging me into it? Besides, having Master Pan step forward was because Qi Tian himself landed us in this situation, wasn’t it?”

Wang Song snorted coldly. In front of everyone, he couldn’t possibly strike at Zhang Xiankun, but it was necessary for him to remind Zhang Xiankun where he was.

Zhang Xiankun dared not provoke Wang Song, so he could only target Qi Tian. “Qi Tian, is that a deal? Give me a definite answer.”

Qi Tian pondered a moment, then said, “I have three conditions. If you can agree to them, I am willing to try to have a fight with Pan Yulin as a closure to our dispute.”

“What conditions?” Zhang Xiankun hurriedly asked.

Qi Tian held up three fingers and then said, “First, Pan Yulin has to lower his cultivation level. I won’t force him to drop to the Foundation Establishment first level, as you probably wouldn’t agree, and it wouldn’t be interesting for me to fight him at that level either. So, let’s settle for the second level of the Foundation Establishment.”

“Deal.” Zhang Xiankun agreed without even asking Pan Yulin.

“Second, we should both agree to a duel to the death on the Death Challenge Platform, and keep fighting until one of us dies or surrenders.” Qi Tian continued his demands in a calm tone.

“No problem. Even if you didn’t say it, I would require you to agree to a life-and-death duel.” Pan Yulin finally found his chance to speak and hastily added his remark.

“Third, our contest shouldn’t be for nothing. Besides settling our scores, each party should put up a prize. I can put up three hundred spirit stones. What are you going to wager?” Qi Tian never forgot about gaining resources for cultivating. He did not want to put up more spirit stones – not because he didn’t want to, but because he knew that wagering three hundred stones would attract enough attention already. If he wagered more, it would unavoidably get noticed.

“Three hundred spirit stones?” Zhang Xiankun smacked his lips. Such a wager would be a heavy burden for Marquis Jingguo Manor. The cost would be truly damaging if he had to put it up.

“What, you don’t have it? The dignified Marquis Jingguo Manor is just a bunch of paupers. Forget it, I won’t fight with you, it’s too beneath me.” Qi Tian had a dismissive expression.

Zhang Xiankun felt a sharp pain in his heart. He could absolutely not tolerate Qi Tian calling his illustrious family “paupers”, a term full of humiliation. He felt his blood rising and angrily retorted, “Fine. So it’s just three hundred spirit stones? Fine, I agree.”

“Big words are cheap. If you have the guts, show your actual assets.” As Qi Tian spoke, he took three small wooden boxes from his Storage Bag, opened them, and immediately revealed the dazzling spirit stones inside. “I have three hundred spirit stones here. Feel free to check.”

Seeing Qi Tian casually take out three hundred spirit stones made everyone’s eyes bulge. Spirit stones are a type of consumable resource that nearly every cultivator uses in their cultivation.