Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 361 - 361 0271 Precious to This Extent_2

Chapter 361: Chapter 0271: Precious to This Extent_2 Chapter 361: Chapter 0271: Precious to This Extent_2 Qi Tian had almost finished shopping, yet he felt unsure. If his preparations of the Ice Sword Talisman and Array Breaking Blade proved useless, he wouldn’t be able to escape from the bottom of the cave. At that point, he could either choose to be trapped there, or relocate to Wanjie City to scrape out a living. He had entered Wanjie City several times, and in every respect, it far surpassed Great Zhao. However, Qi Tian’s strength was still too low, and he was at risk of being crushed by the city’s powerful figures at any moment. Bearing the secret of the Heavenly Dao Engine, he dare not stay in the city too long without the power to protect his secret. For now, Wanjie City could only serve as a pit-stop for him.

Qi Tian had decided to visit the bottom of the cave again. But he hoped that this time, he could resolve the problem once and for all, rather than discovering something wrong and having to return to Wanjie City. As a foreigner, frequently visiting Wanjie City would raise suspicion.

Qi Tian decided to stay in Wanjie City for another day or two using this time to seek out alternatives. In particular, Qi Tian really desired the Innate Spirit Treasure Level shovel. Maybe other methods would prove ineffective, and by chipping at the cave wall with that shovel, he might just be able to carve out an exit. If that happened, he would even save the effort of breaking through any arrays.

However, the main hurdle to purchasing the shovel was its exorbitant cost. Without fifty top-grade spirit stones, why would the owner sell him the shovel? He couldn’t just steal it, and even if he resorted to force, he’d need the strength to back it up.

Qi Tian checked into an inn, rented a room, and settled down. Before he could relax, a Message Paper Crane flew toward him. Astonished, Qi Tian realized that for the crane to reach him, its sender must know the specific positioning signal that he left. Without this signal, no matter how many cranes were sent, they wouldn’t be able to deliver their messages accurately. He was a stranger in Wanjie City – who could be sending him a message?

The Message Paper Crane flew in circles around Qi Tian, who, at the brink of conjuring a fireball spell to burn the crane, noticed the familiar crane. He stretched out his hand and caught it, and the crane automatically transformed into a note, revealing delicate handwriting.

When Qi Tian saw the familiar handwriting, he immediately relaxed. This handwriting belonged to Huang Liu Yan. According to her note, she had detected Qi Tian’s aura when she entered Wanjie Commerce. But, because Qi Tian had been disguised, she hadn’t recognized him and thus hadn’t immediately questioned him. She wondered if he was in some kind of trouble and offered her assistance, as she had reached the Gold Core Stage and could be of significant help.

Qi Tian finished reading the note and a faint smile appeared on his face. Despite their time apart, Huang Liu Yan was still as warm-hearted as ever. In the past, Qi Tian would have asked for her help without hesitation, but after seeing her accompanied by a Half-step Nascent Soul in front of Wanjie Commerce, he became painstakingly careful. He didn’t want to involve Huang Liu Yan or himself in any trouble.

Qi Tian burned the note and decided not to send a reply to Huang Liu Yan. He knew too little about the capabilities of a Gold Core Stage or Half-step Nascent Soul. If someone intercepted his reply, the repercussions could be enormous.

Additionally, Qi Tian left the inn where he had just checked in. He sped through the streets and checked into another inn several blocks away, even taking on a new identity and appearance.

Little did Qi Tian know, his caution saved him. No sooner than five minutes after he had left, a figure from the National Master Mansion arrived in search of him. In a menacing manner, they headed straight for the inn and utterly destroyed the room Qi Tian had just rented when they found no sign of him.

The second inn was more modest and mostly housed Qi Cultivation Period cultivators. Using his “Heavenly Deception Skills,” Qi Tian concealed his aura to match their level. Once inside his room, he set up barriers to cover any potential exposure of his powerful aura.

After all this, Qi Tian finally let out a sigh of relief. He took out all the treasures he had purchased at the auction to have a closer look. As for the shard of the Demon-Seeing Mirror, he decided not to take it out in case it made a scene. If his array became useless in containing it, the situation would get out of hand.

Qi Tian first took a look at the bird’s egg, it was roughly the size of a large winter melon. Overall, it resembled a bird’s egg, yet there were significant distinctions. The eggshell was covered in a layer of uneven stone skin, and this was not one whole piece but was like scales, piece by piece, very regular. What’s more, the shell was not tightly combined, and through the gaps, the white eggshell inside could be clearly seen.

After Qi Tian took the bird’s egg out, the Heavenly Dao Engine began to shake violently, time and time again transmitting its desire to swallow the egg to Qi Tian.

Qi Tian said, “I can give you the item, but, we split whatever treasure is in there, half and half.”

The Heavenly Dao Engine agreed almost instantly.

Qi Tian relaxed and a black hole appeared in his palm, releasing the Transporting Whirlwind which immediately scooped up the egg.

After a moment, the black hole reappeared and spat out a pile of items, most of them broken stones. Yet among the rubble, magnificent light shone through faintly. Most astonishing of all was that Qi Tian could sense an extremely pure Spirit Qi wafting out from the debris.

Qi Tian swore that never in his life had he ever experienced such pure Spirit Qi. Even the Spirit Qi that leaks from top-grade spirit stones felt lacking in comparison, the difference was not minor, it was like the difference between heavens and earth.

Qi Tian hurriedly took out another Array Disk to cover the Qi, and then once again reminded the Heavenly Dao Engine to be careful. He instructed it not to let a single trace of such pure Spirit Qi escape, only then did he carefully sift through the pile of stones. With a clattering sound, a Spirit Stone the size of a finger joint rolled out from the rubble.

The moment he saw the stone, Qi Tian’s breath hitched. It was a white Spirit Stone. Though white, it was not murky. It was clear, pure, crystalline; this was unmistakably a top-grade, attribute-less Spirit Stone.

Spirit Stones, according to grade, were divided into top-grade above which were esteemed as top-grade, the best level of Spirit Stones. This kind of stone was an absolutely invaluable treasure. To exaggerate not at all, one top-grade Spirit Stone could be exchanged for a whole city. Qi Tian was almost certain that even in the entire Wanjie City, the quantity of top-grade Spirit Stones would be very few. Even if a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator saw a top-grade Spirit Stone, they too would be moved, possibly even to the extent of resorting to robbery.

What made this top-grade Spirit Stone even more priceless to Qi Tian was that it was an attribute-less Spirit Stone. This meant no matter what type of cultivation method a cultivator practiced, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth; regardless of which type, when needed, this top-grade Spirit Stone could be used. This made it even more precious than a Spirit Stone with an attribute.

Qi Tian was almost short of breath. He had anticipated that there might be something extremely precious inside, but he had never imagined it could be this valuable. He was certain if he dared to take out this attribute-less top-grade Spirit Stone and shout about it in public, he would definitely not survive more than three minutes.