Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 337 - 337 0259 We Dont Know Each Other Right_2

Chapter 337: Chapter 0259: We Don’t Know Each Other, Right?_2 Chapter 337: Chapter 0259: We Don’t Know Each Other, Right?_2 This time, after finishing a day of cultivation, Qi Tian left the inn, prepared to go to the fighting arena. Before setting out, he used the “Heavenly Deception Skills” to conceal his real cultivation level. To outsiders, it would seem that he was still in the first layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage, and they basically would not find out that he was on the verge of breaking through to the third layer of Foundation Establishment Stage.

On his way to the arena, there were people who greeted Qi Tian from time to time. Some were his fans from the arena, and some were the owners of the supplies he purchased. As he responded with a faint smile, he had a slight worry in his heart. After all, he had been pretending to be “Zhang Liming”. Zhang Liming had already died in his hands. From the spoils he obtained from Zhang Liming, Zhang Liming was a lone cultivator with few friends and no cultivator among his relatives. But it’s always better to be careful. What if Zhang Liming had a wide circle of friends and someone had met the real Zhang Liming? Wouldn’t he be recognized?

In the past, Qi Tian was not worried about this. But as the number of cultivators gathering here increased, the possibility of Qi Tian being exposed was also increasing.

What Qi Tian hoped for most now was the arrival of the opportunity to form the Gold Core as soon as possible. In that way, he could end his days in the basin sooner, leave here sooner, and no longer need to worry about his identity being exposed.

Soon, Qi Tian arrived at the arena and saw Cheng Cai, the manager.

Upon seeing Qi Tian, Cheng Cai showed a smile. Nowadays, Qi Tian was considered a poster figure in the arena, attracting a lot of audience every day. Now, the drama of defeating geniuses in the arena was one of the most popular items among the audience. Whenever Qi Tian came on stage, the number of people placing bets would increase significantly. The arena made a lot of spirit stones from this. In comparison, Qi Tian could only wait for a pitiful amount.

“Manager, have my three fights for today been arranged?” Qi Tian asked.

Cheng Cai did not immediately answer, but invited Qi Tian to sit down first. As the manager, Cheng Cai had a not-so-large office in the arena where he had to report every time he came with Qi Tian.

“Qi Tian, counting it, you’ve been in our arena for about ten days. Your performance has been witnessed by all. Everyone says you should be given a raise in bonus.”

Qi Tian laughed and said, “Thank you, Manager, for your appreciation. If I could get a raise, I would be more comfortable.”

Cheng Cai shook his head and said, “Don’t rush, let me finish. You know our arena has more fighters than just you. If I give you a raise and not the others, they’ll have opinions. To make them agree willingly, and to prevent them from demanding raises, you need to do something to shut them up.”

Qi Tian frowned, “What do I need to do?”

“Very simple,” said Cheng Cai. “Today, I’ve arranged a fight for you. As long as you can stay alive for five minutes, I’ll raise your bonus. From three spirit stones per round to five spirit stones per round. How about it, isn’t it a generous offer?”

“Stay alive for five minutes? Is the opponent very strong?” Qi Tian asked with furrowed brows.

“It’s average, Foundation Establishment Six Level. The person is called Li Hongcai, same as you, quite young. This Li Hongcai came to us and said that he has always been hailed as a genius, and you’re also called a genius. He wants to try his hand with you. He promised to suppress his cultivation to the Foundation Establishment initial stage, same level as you. If you can last for five minutes, he will admit defeat.” Cheng Cai spoke confidently.

“Can I refuse?” Qi Tian asked.

Cheng Cai replied, “No, you can’t. Qi Tian, if you refuse, we can only ban you from continuing as a combatant. Li Hongcai is a big client; we don’t want to offend him. Plus, he’s already made the down payment, so we don’t want to breach contract.”

Qi Tian sneered. He knew the arena side had accepted some benefits. As expected, all capitalists were greedy. That Li Hongcai must have promised quite a lot of benefits. For these, the arena was willing to sacrifice him.

Qi Tian thought for a while and said, “I can agree, but I have a request.”

Cheng Cai was really afraid that Qi Tian would refuse. If so, the arena side might have to use some tough measures against Qi Tian. Just as Qi Tian expected, Li Hongcai came intentionally this time, wanting the arena to arrange a fight between him and Qi Tian. For that, Li Hongcai gave as much as a thousand spirit stones.

A thousand spirit stones, that’s not a small amount. If Qi Tian were one of his own men in the arena, Cheng Cai would not agree. But Qi Tian is an outsider; to sell this outsider, Qi Tian, for a thousand spirit stones, what’s the reason for Cheng Cai not to agree?

“Okay, whatever your demand is, as long as it is within a reasonable range, just say it.” Cheng Cai generously said.

Qi Tian said, “My demand is very simple. The arena must keep its promise, and after I last five minutes, the arena will continue to employ me as a fighter, and my dividend will be raised to six spirit stones per match.”

The practice has to be full-scale; Qi Tian can’t appear to disdain spirit stones, that would easily arouse Cheng Cai’s suspicion. Taking the opportunity to raise the price, this is the normal performance of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage who is struggling at the bottom of society.

Cheng Cai hastily nodded, “This demand is not excessive, I agree. Do you have any other requests? If not, I will arrange it right away.”

Qi Tian shook his head. He knew very well that no matter what request he made, Cheng Cai would not agree. Instead of wasting his breath, it would be better to have a hearty fight.

Seeing Qi Tian like this, Cheng Cai got up, gesturing for Qi Tian to leave the office with him. Then he took Qi Tian to meet the host. He explained the situation to the host, who expressed that he would arrange for Qi Tian and Li Hongcai’s duel as soon as possible.

Soon after, Cheng Cai brought another man over. The man looked like he was in his early thirties. The most striking feature was the pair of eyes on his face. Between opening and closing, a breathtaking radiance shot out.

Cheng Cai said to Qi Tian, “Zhang Liming, this is Li Hongcai, Sir Li. You two should get to know each other.”

Qi Tian looked up and down at Li Hongcai, and found that he couldn’t recognize him. They had never met, and he could be sure that he had never met anyone who looked similar to Li Hongcai. He greeted Li Hongcai, saying, “Nice to meet you.”

Li Hongcai did not respond. He turned his head and looked at Cheng Cai, “Can I talk to Zhang Liming alone for a moment?”

Cheng Cai immediately walked away.

At this moment, the crowd around Qi Tian were all spectators, each one shouting hoarse at the fighting pit. No one was paying any attention to Qi Tian’s side.

Qi Tian and Cheng Cai stood very close, but even so, if they wanted to converse, they had to raise their voices for the other party to hear.

Li Hongcai stared at Qi Tian, chuckled coldly, and said, “Should I call you Qi Tian or Zhang Liming?”

Qi Tian’s heart jumped suddenly, but he kept his composure on the surface and said, “I am of course Zhang Liming, who is Qi Tian? I don’t know him.”

Li Hongcai laughed, “Qi Tian, there’s no need to deny it. You are the Acting County Teacher from Great Zhao’s Imperial Master Mansion. Some time ago, you just led the cultivators from the Tongmen West Pass of Great Zhao, in cooperation with Great Zhao’s frontier army, and won a great victory, didn’t you?”

Qi Tian’s face showed no change, he turned around to leave, “I don’t know what you are talking about. I am not interested in your nonsense.”

At the moment Qi Tian turned around, Li Hongcai said, “If you march away, believe it or not, I’ll go find a Half-step Golden Core from the Chi Di. Although they may not necessarily intervene in the dispute between Chi Di and Great Zhao, I think they would still be willing to take out a talented individual like you from Great Zhao. I think when they take action, it should be quite easy to find evidence to confirm your identity from your body, shouldn’t it?”

Qi Tian’s steps suddenly stopped. He turned around, looked at Li Hongcai, and said, “What exactly do you want? We don’t know each other, do we?”