Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 291 - 291 0236 I have also noted this account_2

Chapter 291: Chapter 0236: I have also noted this account_2 Chapter 291: Chapter 0236: I have also noted this account_2 “My goodness, Foundation Establishment Stage Three, and a junior pill refinement master, such grand titles! Who are you trying to intimidate with that? I’m at Foundation Establishment Stage Five and have yet to speak. What are you getting all riled up about?” A male cultivator in his thirties disdainfully said.

“And you are…?” Zhang Lei asked.

The cultivator snorted, “My name is Jixiang, a humble name that Miss Zhang probably hasn’t heard of.”

“So you’re Jixiang, I’ve heard a lot about you. My apologies for any disrespect.” Zhang Lei knew Jixiang was no trivial matter. Much like Pan Yulin, he was a lone cultivator who had managed to get where he was today solely on his own merit, which was no small feat. Such lone cultivators were naturally competitive and ruthless, which is what built Jixiang’s character of not yielding easily.

Jixiang casually saluted Zhang Lei, “Miss Zhang, I would like to be the leader, do you think I qualify?”

Before Zhang Lei could respond, someone else said, “Why are you asking her? You should be asking me whether I would agree or not.”

Jixiang looked at this person only to find a brawny man and then asked, “And who might you be?”

The brawny man snorted, “I am Yin Zexiong from the Guardian National Master Manor, Foundation Establishment Stage Two.”

On hearing this, Jixiang immediately stood up, bowing to Yin Zexiong, “So it’s an immortal master from the Guardian National Master Manor who has come for experience, apologies for any disrespect.”

When Zhang Lei saw how Jixiang reacted, she was very upset. They were all from the National Master Manor, why did Jixiang dare to overlook the Imperial Master Mansion and got scared like that as soon as he heard about the Guardian National Master Manor?

On the other hand, despite being merely at Foundation Establishment Stage Two, Yin Zexiong didn’t even bat an eyelid at Jixiang’s Stage Five, leaning lazily on the back of his chair, “Just as I wanted to be the leader, I was short of a capable assistant. Why don’t you come and follow my orders for a few days? Once I become the leader, I will definitely promote you and offer you a good position.”

Jixiang’s face slightly changed, yet before he could refuse, Yin Zexiong’s face darkened, “What? You don’t appreciate my favour? Jixiang, you should think carefully about the consequences of refusing me.”

“I am ready to follow Brother Yin’s orders.” Jixiang, who had deflated, submitted. He had dared to challenge Zhang Lei as the Imperial Master Mansion had grown weaker in recent years, but couldn’t dare defy Yin Zexiong as the Guardian National Master Manor was more domineering and didn’t tolerate any defiance. If he refused Yin Zexiong, he would surely pay for it later, fall into the disfavour of the Guardian National Master Manor, and be severely punished. He wasn’t willing to take that risk. While he might compete fiercely with others, he would readily submit before stronger opponents.

Yin Zexiong immediately burst into laughter. Without making any efforts, simply by speaking, he had made Jixiang surrender to him, which was something worth showing off. What was more interesting was that Jixiang, at Foundation Establishment Stage Five, actually addressed him as “Brother Yin”. How could he not laugh at this breach of the custom of addressing cultivators based on their cultivation levels?

Jixiang’s lips twitched. He knew why Yin Zexiong was laughing, but he had no choice but to put up with it. Since he had chosen to submit, he couldn’t allow his pitiful pride to get in the way.

At this point, Yin Zexiong stood up, “Everyone, I believe I am more qualified to be the leader. What do you think? Does anyone object?”

Everyone remained silent. When Zhang Lei had proposed Qi Tian for the position of a leader earlier, several of them had contested for the seat. But after Yin Zexiong spoke, everyone else quieted down. The notoriety of the Guardian National Master Manor was far greater than that of the Imperial Master Mansion. Yin Zexiong had also managed to subdue Jixiang through words alone, who would dare to compete with him now?

Seeing everyone silent, Yin Zexiong turned towards Huang Zhiwei and said, “You see it, don’t you? Aside from me, there’s no one else fit for the role as the commander. What are you still waiting for? Quickly announce the decision.”

With no other option, Huang Zhiwei could only look at Qi Tian. Deep down, he of course desired Qi Tian to be the commander, not just because he had personally promised it, also because Qi Tian has saved him, saved all of Tongmen West Pass, and even millions of soldiers and civilians in the northern borderlands of Great Zhao. But he cannot provoke Yin Zexiong, the fearsome reputation of the Guardian National Master Mansion was known not only to Jixiang but also to him. He just as equally dared not to mess with the Guardian National Master Mansion.

Huang Zhiwei’s glance at Qi Tian was an expression of apology. But when he looked at Qi Tian, the latter, who has been silent the whole time, took a step forward and said, “Initially, I didn’t have much interest in this commander post. No matter who among you had taken the seat, I wouldn’t have any opinions. But now that someone has tried to take it from me, especially someone from the Guardian National Master Mansion at the second level of the Foundation Establishment Stage, I simply cannot tolerate it.”

“Where the hell did this brat come from? Is it your place to speak?” Yin Zexiong was extremely arrogant at this time, seeing Qi Tian actually step up with an impressive look, he instantly lost his temper, shouting at Qi Tian.

“Shut up.” Qi Tian had no patience for anyone from the Guardian National Master Mansion. He activated his Strider Cricket Skills, in an instant, he appeared beside Yin Zexiong and threw a punch at him.

Yin Zexiong was completely caught off guard, he did not expect Qi Tian to suddenly strike him without warning. Of course, he also did not foresee such immense strength from the young Qi Tian. Being unprepared, he met with bad luck. He only managed a scream before getting thrown out of the command tent, lying on the ground groaning in pain, unable to stand up for a while.

Jixiang glanced at Qi Tian, his gaze filled with hesitation. But soon, he turned around to go and help Yin Zexiong. Yin Zexiong pushed him away, pointed at Qi Tian and yelled, “Kill him, Jixiang, I order you to kill him. If you kill him, I will introduce you to our Guardian National Master Mansion, so you’ll no longer be a wandering ghost.”

“Really?” Jixiang’s eyes twinkled excitedly.

“Would I lie to you? And the rest of you! If anyone wishes to join us in the Guardian National Master Mansion, go together and kill this brat.” Yin Zexiong continued to advocate, pointing at Qi Tian.

Yin Zexiong’s proposal was tempting. Most cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage in this city are either pathless or from small sects. If they can join the Guardian National Master Mansion, it would be an excellent upliftment for their future development. Many people looked at Qi Tian with shining eyes in light of Yin Zexiong’s proposition.

“Let’s see who dares?” Zhang Lei immediately drew her weapon.

Jiang Pan, Pan Yulin, and Zhang Guangyao didn’t say a word, but drew out their respective weapons, standing together with Zhang Lei as they all protected Qi Tian.

Zhang Lei said,” Anyone who dares to attack Qi Tian is an enemy of the Imperial Master Mansion, an enemy of the Great Zhao Empire, and an enemy of ours. Those who want to kill Qi Tian can try. Let’s see whether we kill you first or you kill Qi Tian first.”

Zhang Lei and the others might not be the most advanced in the command tent, but all of them were at the third level of the Foundation Establishment Stage. Four of them standing together to protect Qi Tian was a magnificent and intimidating sight. Apart from that, Qi Tian’s identity was indeed an issue. Not only from the Imperial Master Mansion but also the Acting County Teacher. Publicly killing him would undoubtedly result in consequences that none of the cultivators present could bear.

At this moment, Yin Zexiong, with Jixiang’s support, stood up. He glared at Qi Tian hatefully and said, “Brat, you dare to ambush me, I will remember this.”

Qi Tian gave a nonchalant smile and replied, “You have a foul mouth. I will remember this too. That punch was merely a lesson. If you dare to spout nonsense again, it wouldn’t be just a punch next time.”

Yin Zexiong hastily recoiled. Qi Tian’s punch had made him realize that Qi Tian was not to be trifled with. Being no fool, he naturally refrained from indulging in a verbal tussle.