Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 664 - 664 0428 The National Master Kneels

Chapter 664: Chapter 0428: The National Master Kneels Chapter 664: Chapter 0428: The National Master Kneels Chapter 0428 National Master Kneels

When Qi Tian questioned Jiang Yalin, the National Master of Bei Rong, his expression was completely unremarkable and his tone was light and easy, as if an old friend was joking with you. It seemed to be just a few ordinary jokes.

Jiang Yalin had prepared a speech in advance, believing that as long as he revealed his arguments, he would surely make Qi Tian withdraw his unreasonable demands for the Emperor of Bei Rong and the Crown Prince to apologize to the Great Zhao Nation at the border. However, before he had a chance to speak his piece, Gao Jinmei and Jin Jin excitably stood up and positioned themselves on the left and right of Qi Tian, staring at Jiang Yalin. Especially Gao Jinmei, the brightness in her eyes was like a star, causing people to fear upon seeing her.

Jiang Yalin felt as if he was being stared down by an unfathomably starving beast. Any small movement might trigger an overreaction from the beast, launching a full-on attack at him. Jiang Yalin shivered all over, sweat breaking out on his forehead. Not daring to be careless, he immediately released his body-protecting True Essence and activated a protective jade pendant, forming two layers of defensive barrier in front of him.

“Master Qi, I beg you to restrain your subordinates. We can discuss things calmly. Please do not start fighting and ruin the harmony.” Jiang Yalin tried to appease Gao Jinmei and Jin Jin, who were on the verge of action, with his words.

“Do you think you have the right to bargain with our master? It seems that you still don’t understand the situation. Perhaps, it is I who will teach you how to behave,” scoffed Gao Jinmei.

“Senior Gao, dealing with people like this doesn’t require your intervention. Just let me handle him.” Jin Jin, wanting to show and prove his worth to Qi Tian, readily stepped forward. Regarding the fact that his cultivation level was lower than Jiang Yalin and might be at a slight disadvantage, he temporarily put it aside.

Qi Tian smiled, “Jiang Yalin, I’m giving you a choice. Both of my subordinates want to give you a clear understanding of the situation. Who do you choose to face?”

Jiang Yalin’s eyes swept back and forth over Gao Jinmei and Jin Jin, he had only had Qi Tian in his eyes earlier and hadn’t paid attention to the people at his side. Just a while ago, Qi Tian made a great name for himself in the Great Zhao Nation, but it was all by his own strength. There was no mention of any particularly strong subordinates by his side. In his view, the highest they could be is the First Level of the Gold Core Realm. Could they even be at the equivalent Second Level, like him?

But at this moment, when Jiang Yalin’s eyes fell on Gao Jinmei and Jin Jin, he was so shocked that he almost lost his breath. First, he noticed Gao Jinmei. Her gaze was full of aggression, and the aura she exuded firmly locked onto Jiang Yalin. There was no doubt that as soon as Qi Tian gave the signal, Gao Jinmei would pounce like a leopard and slit his throat with a dagger in her hand.

Gao Jinmei did not conceal her aura, and Jiang Yalin could clearly sense that her cultivation realm was one level higher than his. A powerful Third Level Gold Core cultivator. Although having a higher cultivation realm doesn’t necessarily equate to being a stronger fighter, most cultivators with higher realms typically have a superior fighting capability. The feeling that Gao Jinmei gave him was definitely not an exception. This meant that if they fought, he would most likely lose to Gao Jinmei. Losing his life in such a manner wouldn’t be unusual.

Jiang Yalin next looked at Jin Jin. His first reaction was to breathe a sigh of relief. Jin Jin’s cultivation realm was lower than his, and his equipment was not as good. This meant that if they were to fight, he had a relatively high chance of winning. However, before he could even finish his sigh of relief, Jiang Yalin thought Jin Jin looked familiar. Looking at Jin Jin more carefully, he felt an increasing sense of familiarity.

“You… are you Jin Jin? Jin Jin of Chi Di?” Jiang Yalin suddenly remembered who Jin Jin was. They had crossed paths more than once before, often sharing insights at Cultivator Exchange Conferences and exchanging cultivation resources they were short of. Their relationship wasn’t that of close friends, but there was a sense of familiarity. However, the last time they had met was some time ago. More than fifty years had passed, which would explain why they didn’t instantly recognize each other.

In fact, Jin Jin had recognized Jiang Yalin earlier. After all, Jiang Yalin had introduced himself first. Even after not seeing Jiang Yalin for fifty years, it’s much easier for Jin Jin to recall his memory of Jiang Yalin. Even though Jin Jin would not get close to Jiang Yalin now, fearing to upset his Master Qi. Could this acquaintance from decades ago take on Master Qi’s punishment in his place?

Jin Jin smiled, “So you finally recognize me. I thought that after you, Jiang Yalin, had broken through to the Second Level of the Gold Core Realm and become the National Master of Bei Rong, you would no longer recognize this old friend. Unfortunately, our previous friendship is a thing of the past. And truth be told, we were never close, so I won’t be pleading on your behalf with my master.”