Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 735 - 735 0463 Who Do You Think You Are_2

Chapter 735: Chapter 0463: Who Do You Think You Are_2 Chapter 735: Chapter 0463: Who Do You Think You Are_2 Prince Zhao forced a bitter smile, saying, “Not that we didn’t seek help. However, the person who stole the silver was just too formidable. Even Immortal Master Gao and his team don’t have much confidence in retrieving the silver. Thus, the matter has been postponed.”

Qi Tian looked at Gao Jinmei. Without him having to ask, Gao Jinmei quickly said, “Master, it’s not that I didn’t try my best. After finding the culprit, I engaged him in a fight, regretfully, I was not his match. If I were to retrieve the silver, it would come at a great cost. A cost that a mere five million taels of silver cannot compensate.”

“You’re not a match for them?” Qi Tian questioned.

Gao Jinmei nodded and said, “I’ve been relentlessly on their trail, and the man finally went into the Four Seas Bank. After considerable struggle to find out his identity, it was revealed that the person who stole the silver was Elder Zhang Weimeng, an elder from the Four Seas Bank. Later on, I found an opportunity to engage in a fight with Zhang Weimeng, but I couldn’t defeat him.”

“Did you figure out why he stole the silver?” Qi Tian continued to ask.

Gao Jinmei nodded, “According to my investigation, it seems that Zhang Weimeng was collecting so much silver for only one purpose: to extract the most valuable essence from the silver. As for what he wants to do with the extracted essence, I do not know.”

Qi Tian nodded. Just a few days ago, when he had taken Gao Jinmei and others to the Four Seas Bank to exchange silver notes, he had heard about Zhang Weimeng wanting the silver. At the time, he had given the manager of the Four Seas Bank, Lu Chao, and another elder a beating, causing quite an upheaval, only to later successfully exchange the silver notes for real gold and silver. Unexpectedly, the silver took a full circle, only to be personally seized by Zhang Weimeng himself.

Qi Tian sneered, “He really dares quite a lot. Marquis Ma, stand up, it wasn’t your fault, and you don’t need to kneel down. As for Prince Zhao…”

Qi Tian’s eyes drifted towards Prince Zhao. Prince Zhao’s heart skipped a beat, he quickly bowing, said, “Master, if there’s something you need, just give me the order.”

Qi Tian pointed his finger at Marquis Ma, “You are destined to be the master of Great Zhao. My hope is not just for you to ascend the throne successfully, but I hope that you can be a spirited, responsible, and enlightened monarch. Like today, delegating the blame to Marquis Ma for doing actual work, I hope you will do less of such things in the future, better yet, don’t do it at all.”

Prince Zhao quickly said: “I understand, Master.” He immediately turned around, gave Marquis Ma a fist and palm salute, “Marquis Ma, it was my improper handling this time, I apologize to you.”

Qi Tian did not concern himself with how Prince Zhao would mend the relationship between them and Marquis Ma. He hopped back onto the bronze crane statue, then waved his hand to summon Gao Jinmei and Jin Jin. The two hastily followed and climbed onto the back of the bronze crane statue. Qi Tian said, “You two will accompany me to retrieve our silver.”

Gao Jinmei and Jin Jin had no idea that in just a few short days, Qi Tian’s cultivation realm had experienced growth, and his strength was incomparable to before. Gao Jinmei aimed to perform well, and she said, “Master, why don’t I spearhead the operation once we enter the Four Seas Bank?”

Qi Tian responded, “You don’t need to be the vanguard. A few days ago, you couldn’t defeat them. Do you think you can now? Humph! When it’s time to act, I’ll teach them a lesson myself.”

The bronze crane statue moved swiftly. The distance from Wangdu County to Four Seas Bank was not far, and within about ten minutes, the bronze crane statue carried Qi Tian and the others to the airspace above Four Seas Bank. Under Qi Tian’s control, the bronze crane statue emitted a piercing sound.

After the crane’s call ended, Qi Tian loudly said, “Is Elder Zhang Weimeng of Four Seas Bank here? Come and meet me.”

With a loud shout from Qi Tian, a multitude of people rushed out from the Four Seas Bank. The Four Seas Bank, as a money house, placed great emphasis on security. Among those who rushed out, there were ordinary guards and also cultivators employed as retainers by the Four Seas Bank.

Upon seeing Qi Tian, some had experienced the events of a few days ago, and some had not. Those who had experienced it changed their expressions dramatically, dropped their weapons and fled. They simply didn’t have the courage to confront Qi Tian. Those who had not experienced it were relatively fine, each wielding their weapon intending to attack Qi Tian.

With a wave of Qi Tian’s hand, a fierce wind blew up immediately. No matter how robust ordinary people were, they couldn’t withstand the wind summoned by Qi Tian’s spell. They were all blown away, stumbling and falling, unable to steady themselves. Finally, only some of the cultivator retainers could still stand. Qi Tian looked at them and commanded: “Bring Zhang Weimeng to me.”

“Boy, who do you think you are? Do you think you can see our Elder Zhang Weimeng if you want to? Brothers, who will take down this troublemaker for me? He dares to cause trouble at our Four Seas Bank; I think he’s tired of living.” A cultivator who seemed to be a small leader furiously said.

There was no need for Qi Tian to make a move. Gao Jinmei merely waved her hand, and a golden light emitted from her fingertips, directly flashing across the chest of the small leader. A stream of blood spewed out from the man’s chest, his eyes widened, and he fell to the ground. It was clear that he was on the verge of death.

Qi Tian didn’t care. He said, “I guess you didn’t hear me clearly. Who can go and tell Zhang Weimeng to come out and meet me?”

This time, no one dared to ignore Qi Tian’s request. Someone immediately turned around and ran into the courtyard specially prepared for the Elder Retainers of the Four Seas Bank to report the news. But when they arrived, they discovered that Elder Zhang Weimeng was in closed-door cultivation. Not only was his door guarded, but they had even posted a sign warning that anyone who disturbed him would be killed without mercy.

That person was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot but didn’t know what to do. At this moment, a graceful figure walked out from another neighboring courtyard. She was another retainer of the Four Seas Bank, Wu Shenglian.

Compared to the domineering Zhang Weimeng, Wu Shenglian was much easier to talk to. The person immediately greeted her, informing her about the events happening at the entrance of the Four Seas Bank, hoping that Wu Shenglian could come up with a solution.

Wu Shenglian’s face changed dramatically and she asked, “Is the visitor Qi Tian?”

The cultivator who came to report nodded: “I don’t know him, but another fellow told me that he is Qi Tian. Elder, what should we do? Should we inform Elder Zhang Weimeng? Qi Tian specifically asked to see Elder Zhang Weimeng.”

After a moment of contemplation, Wu Shenglian ordered: “You go to the gate first and try to stall Qi Tian. I’ll stay here and try to think of a way to invite him out without angering Elder Zhang Weimeng.”

The cultivator who came to report didn’t find Wu Shenglian’s caution strange. In the Four Seas Bank, even though Zhang Weimeng and Wu Shenglian were both Gold Core Elders, Elder Zhang Weimeng’s status was much higher than Wu Shenglian’s. This was due to Elder Zhang Weimeng’s cultivation level and strength being stronger than Wu Shenglian’s, so even Wu Shenglian had to show deference to Elder Zhang Weimeng.

Wu Shenglian lingered near the sign hung by Zhang Weimeng for quite some time. She was hesitant to interact with Zhang Weimeng but given the circumstances, she couldn’t just sit idly by. After all, she was part of the Four Seas Bank. As the bank faced such a huge crisis, if she stood by doing nothing, the higher-ups of the bank would not spare her. Even Zhang Weimeng would have no gratitude for her.

With a clenched jaw, Wu Shenglian retrieved a jade pendant. This was a Sound Transmission Jade Pendant, which functioned similarly to a walkie-talkie, allowing real-time communication between two individuals. It was a far superior device compared to a Message Paper Crane. It wasn’t something that ordinary people could afford. Within the Four Seas Bank, only Elders were equipped with it. Ordinary retainers couldn’t even dream of owning one.

“Wu Shenglian, what do you want with me?” A moment later, an impatient and quite rude voice came through the Sound Transmission Jade Pendant. “You had better give me a reasonable explanation, or I won’t mind stripping off your clothes.”