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Chapter 546 - 546 0368 Anyway Theyre Not the Ones Who Will

Chapter 546: Chapter 0368: Anyway, They’re Not the Ones Who Will Regret Chapter 546: Chapter 0368: Anyway, They’re Not the Ones Who Will Regret Chapter 0368 Anyway, it’s not them who will regret

Ever since her father decided to make her half-brother the crown prince, the relationship between Zhao Qian and her father Zhao Donghao has chilled to freezing point. Later, she even retreated from the Capital and permanently lived in Princess Manor.

The Princess is a member of the royal family from the previous generation. Speaking of which, whether it be Emperor Tian Rui or Zhao Donghao, they both need to call Princess Zhao Fangfang their aunt. Although the princess is of a higher generation, she is not old, just about a decade older than Zhao Qian. She is the only daughter of the previous emperor, enjoyed great favor from her father and even Emperor Tian Rui adores his sister very much. Hence, the Princess has always held a lofty status in the capital. Although Zhao Qian is over a decade younger, the two hit it off and the princess often looks out for Zhao Qian.

After receiving her father’s letter, Zhao Qian hesitated, then went to say goodbye to the princess. No matter what, the matter involved her own father, and even threatened the existence of the King Zhangbei Manor. Despite her dissatisfaction with some of her father’s actions, Zhao Qian couldn’t just stand by.

Zhao Qian said goodbye to the Princess, and the Princess inquired about the reason. Zhao Qian carefully described the events to the princess, but she wasn’t very clear about the actual proceedings, so much of the description was vague.

The Princess dug to the bottom of affairs, noting the ambiguity of Zhao Qian’s description, and her curiosity was piqued. She knew a little bit about the three National Master Manors. She knew that the Imperial Master Mansion was the least influential and most bullied among the three. But when had the Imperial Master Mansion become so tough? Not only did they relocate to Lubei County without obtaining authorization from the court, but they also dared to refuse entry to Zhao Donghao, the grand King Zhangbei, into the new residence of the Imperial Master Mansion. The audacity was unheard of.

“Zhao Qian, I must go and see for myself. You can’t persuade me or stop me. If you disagree with taking me, I will go by myself.”

Zhao Qian forced a smile. She knew her tribal aunt’s temper well. If she dared to refuse, the Princess would really sneak out of the Princess Manor and head to Lubei County by herself. This left Zhao Qian feeling a little uneasy.

While Zhao Fangfang and Zhao Qian were packing their luggage and preparing to depart, Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi brought the three cultivators, who were willing to take the Pseudo-True Pill as requested by Qi Tian, to Qi Tian.

Qi Tian had been in closed-door meditation for two days, expended numerous cultivation resources, and had increased his cultivation level and fighting strength. He was getting increasingly close to the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage. Qi Tian received the three cultivators that Luo Xia brought in the County Master Mansion in Lubei County. After the Great Elder Chen Chen had given Wen Jian the Pseudo-True Pill he had asked for, Qi Tian began to spend less time in the Imperial Master Mansion. Most of his time was spent in the County Master Mansion. This place truly belonged to him. He had unchallenged authority here, unlike in the Imperial Master Mansion, where there were just too many people and things that could restrict him.

The three cultivators brought by Luo Xia were all at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage. Two men and one woman. One of them was the Family Master of a cultivator family, a man named Lu Jingfei, introduced by Luo Xia. The other man and woman were a couple, both at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage and well-known loose cultivators. The man was named Xu Jifa, and the woman was Wang Xiuwu. When they were young, they had coincidentally met Hao Wenxi who was out for training, and they formed a group. Their friendship was established then and has continued to this day.

Qi Tian carefully observed the three people. He didn’t sense a temperament like Wang Lei’s from them. According to Qi Tian’s judgment, unless there was a miraculous event, there was no possibility for them to break through to the Gold Core Stage. Even reaching the Half-step Golden Core Stage seemed impossible.

Qi Tian said, “I believe the conditions have been conveyed by both Lords Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi. Tell me your thoughts. Remember, think carefully before you speak, opportunities are limited.”

Lu Jingfei stepped forward and said, “I am willing to completely follow Lord Luo’s instructions. After taking the Pseudo-True Pill and breaking through to the Pseudo Core Realm, I am willing to serve the Imperial Master Mansion for eighty years as an Elder.”

Qi Tian glanced at Luo Xia, who gave an awkward smile. He had upped the ante without consulting Qi Tian first.

Qi Tian didn’t comment. One Pseudo-True Pill in exchange for eighty years of serviced didn’t seem like a loss. Luo Xia raising the price opportunistically was not exactly correct either. One could merely describe it as a willing seller meeting a willing buyer. He chose not to undermine Luo Xia.

Qi Tian’s gaze shifted to Wang Xiuwu and Xu Jifa. The couple was holding hands, knelt before Qi Tian, and said, “If you can help the two of us, enable us to take the Pseudo-True Pill and breakthrough to the Pseudo Core Realm, we, as a couple, are willing to serve you for life, pledging our lifelong loyalty to Sir.”

Qi Tian smiled and said, “I never asked for your lifelong loyalty. Besides, don’t you think that pledging your life to me, rather than serving the Imperial Master Mansion for eighty years, is a great loss?”

Xu Jifa said, “Sir, cultivators in Foundation Establishment Stage live for just over a hundred years. We, as a couple, are nearing a hundred years old, and our remaining lifespan is limited. But we wish to spend our lives together. We hate that life is too short. We once vowed that we wouldn’t be born on the same day of the same month of the same year, but we’d wish to die together. If we could spend more time together this lifetime, we are willing to pay any price. We implore you to help us fulfill this.”