Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 257 - 257 0219 This Young Man is Extraordinary_2

Chapter 257: Chapter 0219: This Young Man is Extraordinary_2 Chapter 257: Chapter 0219: This Young Man is Extraordinary_2 Wang Song had been watching from the side, and when Qi Tian finished all the paperwork, he patted Qi Tian on the shoulder with a smile, saying: “Come, Qi Tian, let’s go sit at my place.”

Qi Tian followed Wang Song to his Dongfu in the Golden Roc Hall. Compared to Luo Xia’s Dongfu in Sky Eagle Hall, this place naturally had a higher ranking. As soon as he stepped into Wang Song’s Dongfu, he could feel the concentration of Spirit Qi far exceeding the outside, reaching the concentration in Han Chengnuo’s private Dongfu in Huangque Hall that had cost tens of thousands of gold.

Just thinking about it, Qi Tian felt sorry for Han Chengnuo. Wang Song’s place was just a reception room with no intentional arrangement, and there was so much Spirit Qi available. But at Han Chengnuo’s place, a huge price had to be paid to reach this level. In the Cultivation World, the gap between the rich and poor, the disparity in strength, was like a chasm, almost impossible to cross.

Wang Song seemed very happy, he warmly invited Qi Tian to sit down, then shouted for someone to prepare food and drink, he wanted to have a good drink with Qi Tian.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tian quickly declined Wang Song’s enthusiastic hospitality. He knew very well that what Wang Song really wanted to do at this moment was to practice as soon as possible, not waste time “keeping him company”. “Hall Master, next time. I have already agreed to the court’s conscription, I need to prepare early.”

“In that case, we’ll do it next time. We won’t drink, but we can drink tea, right? Besides, I have some Spirit Tea here,” Wang Song said again.

Qi Tian hurriedly waved his hands, said: “No tea either. Hall Master, if you don’t mind me saying, didn’t you promise me a fist guard? Could you give it to me now, and I will leave as soon as I receive it.”

“How could I forget about you. Wait here, I’ll get it for you right now.” Wang Song turned and walked towards another room in the Dongfu.

Not long after, Wang Song came back holding a brocade box. He then placed the brocade box in front of Qi Tian and said, “This is the Mysterious-level Middle-grade Spirit Treasure Level fist guard I told you about. Open it and have a look.”

Qi Tian opened the brocade box and indeed found a pair of fist guards lying quietly inside. Glowing with a magnificent radiance, the surface of the fist guards was inscribed with various formations, and even had a tiger pattern embroidered on it.

At the sight of this fist guard, Qi Tian instantly fell in love with it. It was as if it had been tailor-made for him, especially the tiger pattern, which perfectly complemented his practice of the Eight Desolate Demon Tiger Fist.

Qi Tian put on the fist guards, they were extremely fitting and comfortable. He swung his fists a few times, and although he did not activate the runes on the fist guards, he could feel that the fist guards and his hands had fused into one, giving him a great feeling.

“Perfect,” Qi Tian took off the fist guards and placed them back into the box, “What is the name of these fist guards? They must be quite valuable, right?”

Wang Song laughed and said, “These are called Tiger Assault Fist Guards. I acquired them when I was out on my travels. If I were to say they are not valuable, that would definitely be a lie. But compared to the top-grade spirit stone you gave me, it’s nothing. Qi Tian, rest assured and accept it boldly. Otherwise, I would really feel bad about accepting your top-grade spirit stone.”

“Alright, I will accept it graciously then, thank you Hall Master for this treasure.” Qi Tian closed up the brocade box and put it away.

Wang Song said, “I have already asked Luo Xia to inform your fellow disciples. Now, I will have Luo Xia bring them over.”

Wang Song was at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment and was also the Hall Master of the Golden Roc Hall. He had both the strength and the status, so when he summoned anyone, there weren’t many who dared to refuse. But Qi Tian couldn’t think like this. His strength and status in the eyes of the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Imperial Master Mansion were definitely not high. At least they couldn’t be compared with Wang Song. Therefore, Qi Tian couldn’t do what Wang Song could. It would be too easy to make enemies that way.

Qi Tian said, “Let’s forget it. I need assistance to go to the border and intercept the southward moving Chi Di people. I feel obligated to offer enough respect to my fellow brothers. I think it would be better if I went to see them personally. As for you, Mansion Master, there’s no need for you to go. This small matter, I can handle by myself. Your time is precious, and I wouldn’t dare waste it on my trivial affairs.”

Wang Song indeed wanted to quickly start his cultivation with the top-grade spirit stones. Upon hearing this, he didn’t insist and said, “Alright, you go ahead first. If you can’t handle it, come to me. From now on, whenever you need any assistance, you can come to me anytime. I will inform the doorkeepers of Golden Roc Hall not to stop you.”

Qi Tian hurriedly thanked Wang Song, then left Golden Roc Hall and headed towards Sky Eagle Hall alone.

At Sky Eagle Hall, Luo Xia had already made preparations. He was in his cave dwelling, entertaining several fellow Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators he had invited. When he found out that Qi Tian had returned, he quickly excused himself and personally went to the entrance to welcome Qi Tian.

One of the seated Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators said: “Has Luo Xia taken the wrong medicine? Isn’t he merely a newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivator? Is it necessary for him, the Master of Sky Eagle Hall, to personally welcome him at the entrance?”

“He’s not just an ordinary newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivator. I heard that Qi Tian is only fifteen years old and he has already reached the Foundation Establishment Stage so young. Perhaps he may have a chance to reach the Gold Core Stage in the future?”

“Are you kidding? Is the Gold Core Stage that easy to reach? We’ve been at Imperial Master Mansion for over a hundred years, and besides the Mansion Master, who else has achieved the Gold Core? Isn’t it all just a mirage? None of us have the great fate like the Mansion Master’s.”

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While the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators were all discussing, Luo Xia had already returned with Qi Tian. Upon entering, Luo Xia laughed and said, “Brother cultivators, let me introduce you. This is Qi Tian. He is currently the youngest Foundation Establishment cultivator at our Imperial Master Mansion, and he is not merely young, but also ambitious and concerned for both country and people. Upon hearing that the Chi Di people are about to invade from the south, he volunteered for the imperial decree to go to the dangerous border to fight against them. Shouldn’t we give a round of applause for our young brother’s brave act?”

A Foundation Establishment cultivator muttered: “What brave act? It’s clearly an utterly foolish act.”

Although the person’s voice was low, everyone present was at the Foundation Establishment Stage, with sharp ears and sharp eyes. All heard it clearly, including Qi Tian. He just smiled faintly without explaining anything. He never had extravagant hopes for everyone to understand his actions. Besides, the other party was neither his relative nor close friend. Arguing with such a person would be purely a waste of tongues, with no benefits at all.

Luo Xia cleared his throat and said, “Whether it’s a brave action or not is in the eye of the beholder. Isn’t one of the purposes of our Imperial Master Mansion to maintain peace and security for the people? Qi Tian is now putting this principle into practice. Enough said. I’ll explain why I invited everyone here.”

Luo Xia went on to explain how the Vice Minister from the Taichang Temple, Wang Xin, laid a trap, intended to harm Qi Tian. In the end, Wang Xin did not get the spirit stones, became furious and wanted to conscript Qi Tian, explaining the whole thing from beginning to end.

When Luo Xia finished, all the Foundation Establishment cultivators present looked at Qi Tian in surprise. They didn’t expect Qi Tian to defeat Pan Yulin, a third layer Foundation Establishment cultivator, and even end up signing a Servant Pact with him in the end. They couldn’t have thought that even the highly regarded Vice Minister of the Taichang Temple, Wang Xin, didn’t fare well against Qi Tian. This young man was indeed extraordinary.

“Luo Xia, you’re not inviting us over just to let us know about Qi Tian’s deeds, right?” asked another Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Luo Xia said, “Each year, the southward invasion of the Chi Di people is a massive disaster for the border inhabitants of Great Zhao. And for the cultivators in the midst, it’s also a significant challenge. I don’t need to tell you all this—my fellow cultivation brothers know this well. But Qi Tian’s trip to the border this time will by no means only face these. The dangers he will face are far more numerous and intense than others.”