Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 503 - 503 0346 Want to Open Eyes Today_2

Chapter 503: Chapter 0346: Want to Open Eyes Today_2 Chapter 503: Chapter 0346: Want to Open Eyes Today_2 Qi Tian gave a slight smile without responding to Wen Jian’s words. Whether he, a cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment, had a say in his decisions was doubtful. The number of cultivators at the peak of Foundation Establishment stage who had died under his hands might not be as many as those at the Half-step Golden Core stage, but there were dozens, if not hundreds, nonetheless. Among them, where did Wen Jian stand?

The Great Elder Chen Chen was taken aback by Wen Jian’s unexpected outburst. He quickly intervened, “Qi Tian, given the tough journey you’ve had, I’m sure you must be exhausted. You should return and rest for now. If there’s anything, I’ll come and find you.”

Only after Qi Tian had left did Chen Chen lower his voice and said: “Wen Jian, how could you speak to Qi Tian like that? You are the Mansion Master’s designated successor, and the entire Imperial Master Mansion will be yours in the future. Given Qi Tian’s performance, he will be a significant supporter of yours. You should be building a good relationship with him now, not treating him in such a manner.”

“Elder Chen, even if I break through to the Gold Core stage, what could Qi Tian possibly do? Wouldn’t he still have to obey my orders? Rest assured, this time I will certainly break through to become a Gold Core cultivator and become the second such figure in Imperial Master Mansion. We are going to stand tall in this world for a millennium.” Wen Jian replied spiritedly.

Chen Chen’s eyes sparkled, and he asked, “Have you found the threshold to advance to the Gold Core Realm?”

Wen Jian replied smugly, “Of course, I had already sensed the threshold to advance to the Gold Core Realm while I was traveling around. But caring for the safety of the Mansion, I suppressed my impulse to directly advance to the Gold Core Stage and decided to complete this world-shaking breakthrough within the Imperial Master Mansion.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Chen burst into hearty laughter. “Just as it should be. Wait for a while. I will give the order for all of the disciples who are on assignments outside or just travelling to return. At that moment, we will form a large array and protect you, wishing you a speedy advancement to the Gold Core Realm.”

Chen Chen’s order was quickly issued. Before long, every single one of the thousands of members of Imperial Master Mansion, from top to bottom, knew about it, including Qi Tian, who received a request for him to join the array and protect Wen Jian. However, the request for Qi Tian was not compulsory, but informative. Therefore, it was up to Qi Tian whether to join or not. Had he not had experience beating up Xia Haiqing and the others, Qi Tian would definitely have received a mandatory request.

Qi Tian had not felt the slightest bit of goodwill from Wen Jian earlier, but rather, a lot of hostility. He found it odd, seeing as this was their first meeting, he had no idea where this hostility was coming from.

With those who held hostility towards him, Qi Tian wouldn’t patronize their bad habits, nor would he offer his warm face to their cold buttocks. Thus, Qi Tian outright refused to join.

He didn’t return to his residence in the Imperial Master Mansion, but instead directly left the Mansion’s gate, mounted Hu Niu, and headed straight to the King Zhangbei Manor a few miles away.

“Please notify them, Qi Tian of the Imperial Master Mansion seeks to meet King Zhangbei for a face-to-face acknowledgment of thanks,” Qi Tian spoke to the gate guard.

Although the guard seemed robust, he was merely a pretty face incapable of any real tasks. He didn’t have the faintest sign of mana fluctuation. It was actually normal since cultivation consumed massive resources. The ability to sustain Zhao Qian and King Zhangbei, Zhao Donghao, was quite significant. As for the small gate guard, how would he have had the opportunity to cultivate?

Not daring to make Qi Tian wait too long, the guard turned and went to report to his superiors. Soon afterwards, he came out and saluted to Qi Tian, “Sir, I must apologize. Our prince is not at home. If there is anything you need, could you please come back another day, or you may leave a visiting card. Perhaps the prince might pay you a visit when he returns.”

“Is that so?” Qi Tian released his Heavenly Dao Engine’s sensor. Along with his training in the Three Essence True Scripture, which allowed his cultivation base to reach the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, the Heavenly Dao Engine’s sensing range increased further and could now cover a radius of over four thousand meters.

King Zhangbei Manor was undoubtedly expansive, but not to the extent of being four thousand meters long and wide. Qi Tian surveyed the entire manor with his Heavenly Dao Engine in an instant.

Soon enough, Qi Tian located a figure resembling King Zhangbei, Zhao Donghao. Given the figure’s posture and the surroundings, the prince who was supposed to be out seemed to be of the leisurely inclination, probably fishing within the manor premises. The prince was indeed interesting, preferring to go fishing rather than meeting him, he seemed to lead quite the laid-back life.

Qi Tian silently praised, then started to walk into the Prince Mansion. As soon as he took a step, the gatekeeper guard aimed his spear at Qi Tian’s chest and said, “Uninvited entry is not allowed. Immortal Master, we are no match for you, but we have a duty to uphold and reluctantly have to cross swords with you and keep you outside the mansion door.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “Since it is your duty, I will not trouble you. Would you prefer to faint on your own, or should I make you faint directly?”

“What? Immortal Master, you are too brazen.” A guard with a spear stabbed at Qi Tian’s chest.

Qi Tian’s face darkened. With a casual palm strike, he swatted the impudent guard who dared to attack him. Then he glanced at the other guards and said, “I dared to beat up the crown prince’s companions, let alone you guys. Anyone who isn’t afraid of death, come at me.”

The guards retreated several steps in fear. They felt as if they were facing a prehistoric beast, their hair standing on end and their backs breaking into a cold sweat.

Qi Tian strode towards the Prince Mansion. The guards looked at each other and cleared the way for Qi Tian. They were unable to stop Qi Tian, so there was only one way left: let Qi Tian in, and then what?

Qi Tian firmly locked onto King Zhangbei’s Zhao Donghao’s location with the Heavenly Dao Engine and walked in that direction.

King Zhangbei Manor was not very big. Shortly after, Qi Tian saw Zhao Donghao, who was sitting next to a pool fishing.

“Your highness seems to be in a good mood,” Qi Tian said indifferently.

Zhao Donghao, turned his head to look at Qi Tian, quickly stood up and said, “Oh, it’s Immortal Master Qi Tian. It’s been a long time. How are you here today? Ah, these damn servants, weren’t they supposed to guard at the door? Why didn’t they report to me first? I must punish them later.”

Qi Tian watched as Zhao Donghao played innocent and acted. He didn’t expose him, that would be no fun. He simply sat on a chair without having to be invited by Zhao Donghao, smiling at Zhao Donghao before asking, “Is the princess still in the mansion?”

“Oh, you’re here for Qian? I’m sorry, the princess wrote to Qian some time ago, inviting her to the Capital City to accompany her, you’re quite unlucky,” said Zhao Donghao, grinning.

Qi Tian nodded and said, “Since the princess is not here, I can rest assured. King Zhangbei, I wonder if your esteemed son, Zhao Puxue, is at the Mansion?”

“You’re looking for Zhao Puxue? Wasn’t he going to see you off with silver and food? It’s strange, you’re back, but he has not returned yet?” said Zhao Donghao, who claimed to know nothing.

Qi Tian stood up and said, “Zhao Puxue, as your second son, should have his own residence in the mansion, shouldn’t he? Why don’t you take me to see it? I am quite interested in where the princes live. I’ve never seen it before and would like to have a look today.”

“What’s there to look at in a courtyard? Qi Tian, I know you’ve been away for quite some time, and you’ve punished Prince Duan’s pretentious people. How about this: I’ll arrange a banquet, and we can both have a good drink, what do you think?”