Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 319 - 319 0250 Thinking Well Isnt Easy_2

Chapter 319: Chapter 0250 Thinking Well, Isn’t Easy_2 Chapter 319: Chapter 0250 Thinking Well, Isn’t Easy_2 Zhang Lei and the others gathered together, all looking at Qi Tian with a sense of awe. If anyone among them had doubted Qi Tian’s abilities before the war, now everyone could see that Qi Tian had a great future ahead. Following him was like latching on to a sturdy leg, definitely yielding substantial returns in the future. Even Pan Yulin, who was forced to form the Servant Pact with Qi Tian and harbored some resentment, had all resentment eradicated now. He was aware that Wang Shuqing, who was even more powerful than him, voluntarily pledged allegiance to Qi Tian, yet he wasn’t fully trusted by Qi Tian. Compared with that, as Qi Tian’s servant, Qi Tian’s trust in him surpassed the trust in Wang Shuqing. Thinking of this, Pan Yulin was somewhat complacent.

Qi Tian looked around and smiled, asking, “I hope this time, your gains were substantial?”

Zhang Guangyao said, “Quite alright, but not as good as Sister Zhang Lei and the others. We received your Transmission Talisman and then rushed towards Tongmen West Pass, which took some time. By the time we got here, we could only pick up the scraps left by others.”

Jiang Pan laughed and said, “Old Zhang, you’re still not satisfied? If you had stayed at the Imperial Master Mansion, you wouldn’t even have scraps to pick up, let alone, are you sure what you picked up was just scraps? I think I saw you pick up a Storage Ring. If you think that’s scraps, then give it to me.”

Zhang Guangyao initially wanted to play the victim in front of Qi Tian, but didn’t expect Jiang Pan to expose him. He laughed, “Luck, it’s all luck.”

Qi Tian coughed slightly, and Zhang Guangyao and Jiang Pan promptly stopped their conversation, both redirecting their gaze back to Qi Tian.

Qi Tian said, “There are two reasons why I called you all here. One is the successful completion of the mission to block the Chi Di people’s southern march. The court’s enlistment of me has ended, so I think it is time for our team to dissolve.”

Zhang Lei hastily asked, “Junior Brother, you’re dissolving us?”

Qi Tian said, “That is my intention indeed. You came with me primarily because you were worried about any mishaps at Tongmen West Pass. Now that the war is over and my safety is no longer threatened, it’s not appropriate for you to stay by my side. It’s been quite a delay in your training. After we dissolve, if you have other matters, go busy yourselves. There’s no need to stay near me.”

As soon as Qi Tian’s words came out, Zhang Lei and the others exchanged glances, Qi Tian’s words resonated deep within them. They gathered around Qi Tian for various reasons, some voluntary, some with a certain degree of coercion.

Not to mention Wang Shuqing, Zhang Lei and Jiang Pan willingly joined, Zhang Guangyao was half voluntary and half forced, while Pan Yulin was entirely coerced. Regardless, ever since they began following Qi Tian, their affairs were completely set aside, delaying a lot of matters. In particular, Zhang Lei had not been practicing alchemy for a long time since she chose to follow Qi Tian to Tongmen West Pass, which was certainly not conducive to her advancement in the Dao of alchemy. Zhang Guangyao and the others had similar experiences, as their cultivation was definitely affected when their priority was Qi Tian’s needs.

However, as opposed to a delay in cultivation, Zhang Lei, Zhang Guangyao and the others felt staying by Qi Tian’s side and fostering good relations with him was more important.

Qi Tian seemed to have seen through their thoughts and continued, “I know what you would say, but I ask you to think about it. For us cultivators, every moment is crucial. If when we have enough resources for cultivation and we fail to seize the opportunity to cultivate, we would lag behind others. One step behind means being lagging behind at every step, which could perhaps hinder everyone’s chances of advancing to the Half-step Golden Core or the Golden Core Stage in the future. This is something I cannot afford to delay. Therefore, I still feel that it’s very appropriate and timely to dissolve our little team at this time. If you insist on not dissolving, then you’re insisting on letting me bear this guilt.”

After hearing Qi Tian’s words, Zhang Lei and the others could only respond with bitter smiles. Since Qi Tian was determined about this, they had no other choice but to comply with his orders, even though they were all somewhat reluctant to part.

Qi Tian also reassured, “Don’t worry, friends. Even if our team dissolves, we are all friends now, and we are all brothers and sisters of the Imperial Master Mansion. So it would be convenient when we meet in the future. If you need my help with anything, feel free to ask. If it is within my capabilities, I assure you of my assistance.”

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They followed Qi Tian and endured many hardships to reach Tongmen West Pass, all for Qi Tian’s promise. Now that Qi Tian had spoken those words, their promises were secured, and they had no regrets left.

Qi Tian continued, “I am grateful for everyone’s care and attention throughout this journey. I cannot let you work for nothing. Thus, I would like to gift each brother and sister here with ten spirit stones as a small token of my gratitude. I hope you won’t refuse.”

As Qi Tian spoke, he revealed a few brocade boxes, even Wang Shuqing, who recently joined, received one.

Wang Shuqing hurriedly tried to decline, but Qi Tian insisted. Qi Tian was not lacking in these mere ten spirit stones. Moreover, even though Wang Shuqing didn’t follow him the whole way, he played a significant role on the battlefield. Gifting him ten spirit stones was a fitting reward.

The Cultivation World of Great Zhao was a place lacking spirit stones. To Qi Tian, ten low-grade spirit stones were not a lot. But for Zhang Lei, Wang Shuqing, Zhang Guangyao, Jiang Pan, and Pan Yulin, they were indeed a considerable amount of spirit stones. They all quickly thanked Qi Tian.

Qi Tian performed a polite gesture of acknowledgement to everyone and said, “So, we shall part ways here. I have some personal matters to attend to and cannot accompany my brothers and sisters any longer.”

Zhang Guangyao and Jiang Pan bid farewell to Qi Tian. Following them, Zhang Lei also said goodbye. She said to Qi Tian, “You must have some important matters to handle, which is why you’re so eager to disband our team. I won’t pry, but I want to remind you that your significant contributions in the war between the two nations will not necessarily protect you. You must still be very careful.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “Thank you for the reminder, sister.”

Zhang Lei lowered her voice and said, “You must be wary of the people from Guardian National Master Manor, and Vice-Minister Wang Xin of the Taichang Temple.”

Qi Tian silently nodded his agreement.

Zhang Lei sighed and said, “If we were traveling together, we could ensure your safety. But since you insist on going alone, there’s nothing I can do. All I can do is wish for your good fortune and that adversity will turn into blessings.”

After Zhang Lei left, only Pan Yulin and Wang Shuqing remained by Qi Tian’s side. Qi Tian said to them, “You two shouldn’t follow me either. Stay here at Tongmen West Pass as my representatives and reside in Huang Zhiwei’s Commander Mansion. I will inform Huang Zhiwei. Act as my representatives and help me handle things here at Tongmen West Pass. If the court has any rewards, you can accept them on my behalf. If not, it doesn’t matter. Just wait here for me.”

Wang Shuqing hurriedly asked, “Master, why don’t you let us accompany you? Didn’t Sir Zhang Lei just mention the various dangers you might face? With me by your side, there will at least be someone to look after you, even if it’s just to serve tea or pour water, isn’t it?”

Qi Tian shook his head and said, “I have important matters to deal with and need to act alone. It wouldn’t be appropriate for you to follow me. Moreover, don’t think that staying here at Tongmen West Pass as my representatives is an easy task. This is not an easy job if you want to do it well.”