Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 369 - 369 0275 Of Course I Dont Mind_2

Chapter 369: Chapter 0275: Of Course I Don’t Mind_2 Chapter 369: Chapter 0275: Of Course I Don’t Mind_2 Qi Tian picked them all up, and then threw several punches directly into the ground, destroying more than half of this small area. Then, with some lingering uneasiness, he set a fire, burning the area again. Only after that did he slowly head back to the campsite with his loot.

Before Qi Tian even reached the camp, a Gold Core Stage cultivator descended from the sky, blocking his way and asked, “Why make such a loud noise, and why set a fire?”

Qi Tian replied respectfully, “I have just performed a unique technique and found a few treasures in the process. In order to prevent others from deducing my secret technique based on my traces, I have no choice but to resort to these measures. I hope you understand, Sir.”

The Gold Core Stage cultivator scrutinized Qi Tian for a while. Qi Tian remained calm, showing no signs of panic.

The Gold Core cultivator still had some doubts. He stretched out his hand towards Qi Tian and said, “Let me see what you found.”

Qi Tian shook his head, “Sir, under the guidance of my instructions, my findings should only be inspected by those specifically responsible for the camp. You are not among them, so if you want to carry out the check, I regret to say, I cannot allow it.”

The man frowned slightly, but didn’t get angry. He said, “I’ll just call someone then.” As he said it, he took out a Message Paper Crane and started calling for assistance.

Very soon, someone flew out from the camp. It was none other than Chang Hua, the cultivator who recommended Qi Tian to this treasure hunt. Chang Hua held quite some authority within the Wanjie Commerce, hence the Gold Core Stage cultivator treated him with unusual respect upon seeing him.

The Gold Core Stage cultivator explained the situation briefly and Chang Hua nodded, turning to Qi Tian he said, “Do I grab your back basket or will you hand it over willingly?”

Qi Tian quickly unstrapped the basket from his back, placed it on the ground, then took five steps back indicating that he had no intention of resisting Chang Hua.

Although Chang Hua had recommended Qi Tian to come here, it did not necessarily mean that he had a good impression of Qi Tian, just like a shepherd might think a sheep is good but it does not change the fact that the shepherd will sell this good sheep when the time comes.

Chang Hua did not immediately inspect Qi Tian’s back basket. Instead, he pulled out a magical tool and started checking Qi Tian, to see if the artifacts sealing space still remained on Qi Tian and whether they were functioning correctly.

Very soon, Chang Hua nodded in satisfaction. The sealing artifacts were still there and functioning properly, indicating that Qi Tian could not access any space artifacts to store or retrieve things. Whether Qi Tian could hide items within his clothes was not considered. If he did so, he would surely not escape the sensing ability of the Gold Core Stage cultivator, who was quite proficient at sensing various treasures.

After confirming that there were no problems with Qi Tian himself, Chang Hua began to check Qi Tian’s back basket. When he discovered the treasures Qi Tian had collected, he couldn’t help but look at Qi Tian again. This time, Qi Tian’s treasures startled him.

Among the acquired items, there was a damaged Middle-Grade earth spirit treasure. This carried considerable value and was the most valuable item found by all the treasure hunters organized by the Wanjie Commerce this time. For many Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, struggling for several years, they might not necessarily own such a treasure.

“Is that all?” Chang Hua asked with a poker face.

Qi Tian nodded, “That’s all indeed. If manager doesn’t believe me, he can search me.”

Chang Hua stared at Qi Tian, silent. He was pondering if there was a need to frisk Qi Tian, but after thinking it over, he dismissed the thought. Qi Tian had proven his strength or luck. Thus, figures of strength ought to be treated with more respect. Not to mention, they were still hoping for Qi Tian’s help to find an Innate Spirit Treasure Level shovel. Furthermore, if Qi Tian had been concealing treasures, how could it possibly fool the Gold Core Stage cultivator besides him? He also carried an artifact that could detect Innate Spirit Treasure Level items. If Qi Tian hid anything, it would be impossible to escape their search.

Chang Hua chuckled, “It appears to be a misunderstanding. Changping, are you headed for the camp? Come, I’ll give you a lift.”

Chang Hua released his flying sword and invited Qi Tian to accompany him.

“Thank you, manager, but I would like to walk by myself. I feel that my luck is extraordinary tonight. There might be more discoveries.” Qi Tian politely declined Chang Hua’s kind offer.

Upon hearing this, Chang Hua laughed and said, “In that case, I wish you great luck tonight. And when the time comes, deliver the shovel to our Wanjie Commerce, and you will receive an opportunity in return. It’s a perfect deal.”

“May your auspicious words resonate deeply.” Qi Tian smiled and thanked Chang Hua.

Chang Hua waved his hand, then said, “Changping, you may go now. As for you, Sir, I apologize for the trouble earlier.”

Qi Tian headed straight for the camp, genuinely searching for more treasure along the way. Unfortunately, he had exhausted most of his luck earlier, so until he returned to the camp, he only found a broken stone tablet on which a single intact rune was inscribed. This had some value. Other than that, he found nothing.

When entering the campsite, Chang Hua, who had returned earlier, checked Qi Tian’s basket again. When he noticed the broken stone tablet in the basket, his eyes lit up, “Could you sell this item to me? We can negotiate the price.”

“Are you sure you want it? There’s only one complete rune, nothing more.” Qi Tian asked puzzledly.

Chang Hua responded: “I just feel a special connection to this rune. When I saw it, I immediately fell in love with it. Changping, name your price.”

Qi Tian laughed, “It’s not worth much. If manager likes it, just take it.”

Chang Hua replied: “I cannot just take your belongings for free. Then let’s do it like this, I’ll buy it for a hundred Low-Grade spirit stones.”

Unable to refuse, Qi Tian took the hundred Low-Grade spirit stones. All of them were stored in a small box with a handle, for easy carrying. Qi Tian then handed the broken tablet to Chang Hua, picked up the small box, and walked into the campsite.

Chang Hua held the fragment of the stone tablet with a smug smile on his face. He glanced at the departing Qi Tian, and a hint of disdain appeared at the corner of his mouth. “Ignorant simpleton, do you know what this rune signifies? It’s like a monkey who gave up a watermelon for sesame seeds.”

What Chang Hua didn’t know was that while Qi Tian may not understand the meaning of that rune, he had spent a considerable time studying runes. His knowledge of runes was deep; although he did not understand the meaning of that rune, he could deduce its significance.

Moreover, there was a sliver of Spirit Qi originally left on this rune. However, when Qi Tian found the stone tablet, Heavenly Dao Engine emerged and drained the Spirit Qi present on the rune.

The power and type of a rune are not only related to its form but also closely related to the type and strength of the Spirit Qi contained on it. Now that the only remaining Spirit Qi had been taken away, the only rune left on the stone tablet was like a person without a spine, just a pile of flesh, whose meaning had completely changed.

Selling such a rune, Qi Tian naturally wouldn’t feel distressed. Moreover, he was an expert on runes himself and had already secretly memorized that rune. Selling it to Chang Hua wasn’t a loss at all, it was purely profitable.

After entering the camp, Qi Tian didn’t dare to check the two Innate Spiritual Treasures and just simply acted nonchalant, had a simple meal, and then found a quiet spot to meditate, recovering his depleted True Essence.

The night passed without incidents. In no time, it was the second day. Qi Tian left the camp, heading once again towards the suspected dumpsite.