Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 569 - 569 0379 Malicious Intent Arises_2

Chapter 569: Chapter 0379: Malicious Intent Arises_2 Chapter 569: Chapter 0379: Malicious Intent Arises_2 Qi Tian said, “It’s a helpless situation. Last time, a Gold Core expert came and severely damaged the defensive barrier. I’m trying to repair the damage, but it’s very difficult. Mansion Master, you have vast connections, can you help me find an Array Master to repair it?”

“Sure, no problem,” the fake Mansion Master casually replied.

“Oh, that’s great. I was wondering where on earth I would find someone. Since you, Mansion Master, know where to find them, I’ll shamelessly take advantage of your connections. By the way, here are three hundred middle-grade spirit stones; I wonder if this would suffice for an Array Master’s service?”

As Qi Tian spoke, he took out a storage bag filled with three hundred middle-grade spirit stones, handing it over to the fake Mansion Master.

Even for the fake Mansion Master, three hundred middle-grade spirit stones were a considerable sum. He inspected the storage bag with his divine sense and, upon confirming it did contain the promised number of spirit stones, promptly took it. “I will keep my eyes open for you. However, Array Masters are very expensive, so three hundred middle-grade spirit stones may not be enough. Nonetheless, I can at least ask for you first,” he said.

Qi Tian, appearing ecstatic, said, “As long as the Mansion Master is kind enough to help, I can rest easy. Mansion Master, if you will.”

The fake Mansion Master had just received three hundred middle-grade spirit stones and was in high spirits. Plus, he was certain that Qi Tian would not dare to harm him. Consequently, his vigilance against Qi Tian dropped to its lowest level.

“Hehe, after you,” said the fake Mansion Master.

The fake Mansion Master went first with Qi Tian trailing by a step. They went up the steps of the County Master Mansion together. The mansion’s grand doors stood wide open. It was quiet and empty inside, as everyone was out welcoming the fake Mansion Master’s group, so it couldn’t have been lively.

“Where is the Bloodline Pear Fruit? Let me see it immediately,” the fake Mansion Master eagerly said once they entered the County Master Mansion.

“It’s here,” Qi Tian, who was following the fake Mansion Master, replied. Simultaneously, he pushed the Heavenly Dao Engine to its limit and swung his hand, unleashing the seventeenth move of the Eight Desolate Demon Tiger Fist, the Chihu Tiger Kiss, aimed at the fake Mansion Master’s back.

The fake Mansion Master was naturally vigilant. Though his guard had been whittled away by Qi Tian to nearly nothing, it wasn’t completely absent. Just as Qi Tian’s fist neared him, the fake Mansion Master suddenly sped up and bolted forward.

Unfortunately, Qi Tian had accounted for every possible reaction when planning to sabotage the fake Mansion Master. He matched his speed, clinging to him like a parasite, never letting the fake Mansion Master put any distance between them.

Realizing he had fallen into Qi Tian’s trap, the fake Mansion Master knew he did not have the luxury to retort. He didn’t even have time to resort to his war weapon and instead tried to increase his speed, continuously flying forward, intending to burst out of the County Master Mansion.

Just then, the once seemingly weak and harmless defensive barrier suddenly lit up. Just by sight alone, it was apparent that it was extraordinarily sturdy.

Caught in desperate straits, the fake Mansion Master swatted at the defensive barrier, hoping to break through it. However, this Four Symbols Array-formed defensive barrier was formidable. Notably, the hit he hurriedly struck could not even make the barrier budge.

Luo Xia and the others following Lu Jingfei were all in a panic. None of them had expected Qi Tian to suddenly attack Mansion Master Xiao Xiaowu. This was an outright rebellion.

The bootlicking Elder was the first to speak up. “Qi Tian, you show a huge audacity by attacking Mansion Master Xiao Xiaowu. Do you know what this means? This is rebellion. The more than three thousand people in Imperial Master Mansion will not let you go. You just wait for everyone’s denouncement to swallow you whole.”

Another Elder did not stop at words but directly took out a Message Paper Crane to convey the news immediately. He wanted the big and small masters from Imperial Master Mansion to support Mansion Master Xiao Xiaowu soon and to ensnare Qi Tian, the rebel who dared to attack Mansion Master Xiao Xiaowu.

Yet another Elder went berserk and started attacking the Defensive Barrier of the Four Symbols Array. In his eyes, the fake Mansion Master was everything, and he would absolutely not allow Qi Tian to lay a finger on him.

Not just the three elders, but even Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi were caught up in shock. After a moment’s surprise, their eyes both turned red. They rushed forward, ready to attack the defensive barrier of the Four Symbols Array. They had both been deliberately isolated by Lu Jingfei and his party before. Lu Jingfei and his party had intentionally slowed down to stop them outside the defensive barrier. They were now separated from the fake mansion master, leaving him to deal with Qi Tian alone.

Both Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi knew how terrifying and powerful Qi Tian was – a ruthless man who had killed several Gold Core experts. Although they firmly believed that Mansion Master Xiao Xiaowu could not possibly be Qi Tian’s opponent, if he injured himself while defeating Qi Tian, they would be ready to face a thousand deaths without hesitation.

Lu Jingfei and his party had received orders from Qi Tian beforehand and hurriedly stopped Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi. “What are you guys trying to do?”

Only a few days ago, Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi fought alongside Lu Jingfei and his party, but now they looked at them as enemies in a rage. “Get out of the way. If you try to stop us again, we won’t be polite.”

Lu Jingfei spoke sternly, “Luo Xia, think about it, who is responsible for where you are today? If it weren’t for the Pseudo-True Pill gifted by the master, would you be where you are now?”

Luo Xia replied, “I know I owe a lot to Qi Tian, but regardless of what he’s done, he cannot attack the Mansion Master. Doing so would be a huge violation of loyalty. I cannot tolerate him at all. If it comes to it, I’ll kill him and then commit suicide as an apology, but for now, get out of our way.”

Wang Xiuwu exclaimed crossly, “How can you be so foolish? Can’t you think? Is the master the type to act recklessly? Is he the type to be ungrateful? If he dares to attack that person, there must be some issues.”

“What issues could there possibly be? Mansion Master Xiao Xiaowu was specially invited back by Great Elder Chen Chen from the Capital City. Chen Chen was given the task to go to Capital City by Qi Tian himself. Now that Mansion Master Xiao Xiaowu is back, suddenly Qi Tian fears losing control of Imperial Master Mansion and has evil intentions to murder the Mansion Master and seize power.” Luo Xia supplied his own scenarios and the more he thought about it, the more he felt it was true.

Lu Jingfei and his group could only smile bitterly as they had no idea how to explain to Luo Xia and the others, who had lost the patience to continue listening and instead, launched an attack first towards Lu Jingfei and his group.

Lu Jingfei and his group had received instructions from Qi Tian beforehand. The three of them had to combine their strength to defend against Luo Xi and his group, but they were not allowed to use lethal moves, which caused them to be on the defensive.

Within the defensive barrier, Qi Tian and the fake Mansion Master had already exchanged a few blows. Although Qi Tian had activated the Heavenly Dao Engine, increasing his speed and strength, the grounds of the County Master Mansion was too small. Many times, Qi Tian found his speed too fast and ended up giving the fake Mansion Master opportunities to dodge his attacks.

Qi Tian chose to make his move in the County Master Mansion out of necessity. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to assure a one-on-one with the fake Mansion Master anywhere else. Given the fake Mansion Master’s prestige in the Imperial Master Mansion, he could easily call upon a large army for support. Just like Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi, despite the considerable investment Qi Tian made in them and the many times they had fought alongside, when it came down to the wire, they still didn’t trust Qi Tian, choosing to unconditionally believe in the fake Mansion Master instead.