Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 385 - 385 283 Feeling Like Im Being Fooled_2

Chapter 385: Chapter 283: Feeling Like I’m Being Fooled_2 Chapter 385: Chapter 283: Feeling Like I’m Being Fooled_2 But what others can’t do, doesn’t mean Qi Tian can’t do. Qi Tian, dressed in dark clothes blending with the night, treading on a reflection-less flying sword, came to various stables here at night. Under the cover of darkness, he released the Transporting Whirlwind, which took away all kinds of livestock here and without exception, all were given to the Heavenly Dao Engine as fuel. The bodies of these animals barely contained any Spirit Qi, but taking all of them away could still squeeze out some fuel for the Heavenly Dao Engine.

Qi Tian was quite fast. In one night, he emptied this stable, and millions of livestock disappeared for unknown reasons, greatly weakening Chidi’s war potential. Economically, it was a heavy blow to Chidi, providing numerous benefits.

Before dawn, Qi Tian returned to the inn, guessing that no one would ever think of raiding the stables five hundred miles away overnight. It would be quite a spectacle when the royal family of Chidi receives the news, but he wouldn’t be around to see it.

When day broke, Qi Tian checked out at the front desk and left the inn. He climbed onto Hu Niu’s back, nudged her belly with both legs, and Hu Niu carried him, leisurely heading towards the city gate.

Before reaching the city gate, Qi Tian saw a very grand ceremonial procession coming over, with people in front clearing the streets and directing pedestrians to both sides of the road.

Qi Tian didn’t care at first, it was indeed normal for such a scene to occur in Chidi Capital. However, when he saw the group of people escorted by Chidi’s ceremonial troops, his eyes widened in surprise. These people were from Great Zhao. Among them, Qi Tian saw several familiar faces. The most impressive one was none other than Princess Zhao Qian.

Among these people, Zhao Qian was not the most prestigious, and she was not dressed as a princess but wore a military general’s soft armor. She was even holding the Wind-chasing Soul Piercing Spear that Qi Tian had given her. From Zhao Qian’s outfit, it seemed that she was performing some kind of guard duty.

How could Zhao Qian appear here? And in this capacity?

Qi Tian couldn’t help but wonder. He immediately decided to change his itinerary. Chidi Capital was not a tourist spot, but a dangerous place for Zhao Qian and her group. If Qi Tian hadn’t encountered them, it would have been fine. But now that he had, he couldn’t turn a blind eye. After all, Zhao Qian was a good friend.

Qi Tian followed the ceremonial procession and watched Zhao Qian and her group settle in the State Guest House of the Chidi people. The security here was very high, triple layers inside and outside, and cultivators were roaming around.

Qi Tian estimated the time and figured that Zhao Qian and her group should have settled down by now. He pulled out a Message Paper Crane and sent it to Zhao Qian. On the Paper Crane, he didn’t sign his name, just invited Zhao Qian to come out and meet.

A moment later, Zhao Qian walked out of the State Guest House. It seemed casual, but in reality, she was heading towards the restaurant where Qi Tian had invited her. Zhao Qian didn’t have any friends in Chidi, so she naturally wouldn’t leave her contact information to anyone, but someone was able to accurately send a Message Paper Crane to her, which made her curious. Moreover, she was responsible for the safety of the embassy group, which she couldn’t take lightly.

The restaurant where Qi Tian invited Zhao Qian was not far away. Soon, Zhao Qian arrived at the restaurant and under the guidance of the waiter, she came in front of a private room’s door.

Looking at this closed door, Zhao Qian took a deep breath and covertly raised her alertness to its peak. She reached out her hand to push the door, but the door was opened from the inside. “Princess, come in quick.”

Seeing the figure who opened the door, Zhao Qian’s eyes widened in surprise. “You…”

Qi Tian stretched out his hand, grabbed Zhao Qian’s arm, pulled her into the room, and then closed the door. “Princess, you didn’t expect to see me here, did you?”

Zhao Qian looked at Qi Tian with disbelief, saying, “How is that possible? How could you be here?”

Qi Tian laughed and said, “After leaving Tongmen West Pass, I wandered around aimlessly and somehow ended up here. On the other hand, Princess, how did you end up here? I noticed you seem to be acting as a bodyguard for someone?”

Zhao Qian said, “I wouldn’t tell anyone else, but since it’s you asking, I don’t mind sharing. This time, I am indeed here to act as a bodyguard, accompanying a Royal Sister.”

“Royal Sister?” Qi Tian frowned, saying, “Don’t tell me, the princess is being sent here for a marriage alliance with the Chi Di people.”

Zhao Qian gave a bitter smile, saying, “Your guess is correct, this trip does indeed have the intention of a marriage alliance. Although a serious border conflict broke out between us and the Chi Di recently, it does not mean we will always be mortal enemies. Furthermore, this marriage alliance is not just us marrying a princess off, the Chi Di are also marrying two princesses to our Great Zhao and sending a prince over as a hostage. In this regard, we actually have the advantage.”

Qi Tian huffed, he was never a big fan of marriage alliances, but, even though he disapproved, since it was a decision made by the Great Zhao royal family, he truly did not have the right to object, let alone the ability to overturn this decision.

Zhao Qian said, “Qi Tian, I know this matter annoys you somewhat, but this is reality. We have always been the losing side in the past, and the costs paid afterward far exceed this. Now, we are only marrying off one Royal Sister, which is quite good in comparison, and the greatest credit goes to you. When the emperor learned of your deeds, he personally stated in front of all civil and military officials that he wants to reward you handsomely. Once you return this time, you might even be awarded a title.”

Qi Tian waved his hand; he had no interest in mundane power. He said, “During this period, I will stay here in the Chi Di Capital. If you have any issues, send me a Message Paper Crane. As long as I am free, I will come to help you.”

Zhao Qian’s eyes lit up, saying, “With your commitment, I can rest easy. By the way, Qi Tian, you are giving me an unusual impression now, tell me, what level of cultivation do you have now? Middle Foundation Establishment Stage?”

Qi Tian smiled and nodded, but he did not tell Zhao Qian that he had actually achieved the Seventh Level of Foundation Establishment, fearing it would hurt Zhao Qian’s self-esteem. He looked Zhao Qian up and down, puzzled, “Princess, how come you haven’t reached Foundation Establishment? By your appearance, it seems you haven’t even reached Half-step Foundation? This is not right.”

“What’s not right? Isn’t it very normal?” Zhao Qian avoided Qi Tian’s gaze.

“No, I remember clearly that I gave you all the materials to refine the Foundation Establishment pill. With just a dependable pill refinement master, you should be able to refine one Foundation Establishment pill. With your talent and having this Foundation Establishment pill, you could surely advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage. But why haven’t you reached Foundation yet? Can’t you find a pill refinement master for the Foundation Establishment pill, or did something else happen?” Qi Tian asked persistently.

Zhao Qian said, “What could have happened? It’s just that the person I found to refine the pill failed and didn’t get any Foundation Establishment pills, so I’m still the same as before. Although I’ve made some progress, I still need to patiently wait to advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage.”

Qi Tian shook his head, saying, “My intuition tells me you’re not telling the truth. Princess, we’re friends, and I cherish this friendship greatly, hence my sincerity towards you. I hope for sincerity in return. If you feel I’m easy to fool, then I guess our friendship isn’t what I thought it was.”

Zhao Qian’s face changed slightly, and she hurriedly said, “Qi Tian, no, I’ll tell you the truth.”