Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 743 - 743 0467 Calculated the Deviation_2

Chapter 743: Chapter 0467: Calculated the Deviation_2 Chapter 743: Chapter 0467: Calculated the Deviation_2 This scene left the scene silent as a cemetery. Guan Xun was still unconscious, unable to utter a single word. Gao Jinmei and the others were frightened into silence. They all knew very clearly what more than thirty top-grade spirit stones represented – a massive cultivation resource that could make even them extremely envious. Qi Tian initially brought it out for Guan Xun’s use, they felt it was somewhat extravagant. But now, even if it was a waste, it did not produce the expected results. If they were in his shoes, they would’ve been driven mad by now. At this point, whoever dares to speak will be vented upon, and just being scolded would be considered getting off lightly.

Qi Tian was indeed a bit upset. While he was not lacking in spirit stones, the number of high-grade spirit stones he possessed was limited, and each one used was one less. But with things having reached this point, what can he do even if he is not happy? If scolding or hitting someone would be useful, he would have already done it. After a moment’s hesitation, he once again took out more than thirty top-grade spirit stones, walked into the array, and began to replace them.

Seeing this scene, Gao Jinmei and the others were shocked beyond measure. Using more than thirty top-grade spirit stones on Guan Xun was already excessive. But judging by Qi Tian’s actions, it seemed he was going to continue using more than thirty. Was Guan Xun really worth that much?

“Master, Master favors Guan Xun, elevating him from the lowly Qi Cultivation Period to the Foundation Establishment eighth level. This is indeed a great fortune for him. But his talents are dismal, and he’s not suitable for cultivation. In my opinion, we should not continue to waste so many top-grade spirit stones on him. To my knowledge, in Wanjie City, many Gold Core Realm powerhouses are willing to be employed. A single top-grade spirit stone can cover a year of their services. More than thirty could engage them for thirty to forty years. Wouldn’t that be more worthwhile than using them on Guan Xun?” Gao Jinmei suggested.

Qi Tian looked up at Gao Jinmei and said, “Guan Xun was the first one to follow me. He has been hardworking and complaining since he started following me. I am willing to give such a person an opportunity. If you all can be like Guan Xun, I will not be stingy about investing enough cultivation resources to help you all further your progress.”

Qi Tian’s words were flat, but they deeply shocked Gao Jinmei and the others. They were not naive people. They knew how cultivators exploited immortal slaves, used them as tools and rarely treated them as humans. Unlike this, Qi Tian treated them with great respect, did not beat or exploit them, and now even verbally committed to providing resources for their further cultivation. Such a master was rare in a millennium.

Gao Jinmei was the first to kneel before Qi Tian, proclaiming loudly, “I am willing to dedicate my life to serving you, Master.”

Jin Jin, Wang Youjun and the rest also reacted, all swearing their loyalty to Qi Tian.

Qi Tian waved his hand, letting them to get up. He continued replacing the top-grade spirit stones that had turned white. Shortly thereafter, he had replaced more than thirty spirit stones. As Qi Tian was about to restart the array, Gao Jinmei spoke up, “Master, I see that Guan Xun’s condition is not very good. Why not let him leave the array and rest for two days to recover? When he’s in a better condition, we can make another attempt at the array. We might get better results at that time.”

Qi Tian listened and found some merit in Gao Jinmei’s words. Guan Xun’s condition was indeed very poor. He wouldn’t say Guan Xun was at his last gasp, but the qualities of both his spirit and body were significantly reduced. If this continued, it would not necessarily be good for Guan Xun. Despite the running of the large array, there was no way to stop it. However, now that it had been halted, it was as if the heavens were signaling that Guan Xun needed a break.

Qi Tian nodded and said, “Alright, let Senior Brother Guan rest for a while.”

With Qi Tian’s approval, Gao Jinmei signaled to Jin Jin, who promptly dashed into the array to bring Guan Xun out—still unconscious. “Master, I’ll go and set things up for Guan Xun that he may rest properly.”

Qi Tian nodded, and Jin Jin quickly left carrying Guan Xun.

Qi Tian turned his head only to find out that Prince Zhao had already arrived. Qi Tian gestured for Prince Zhao to come close. The Prince hurriedly walked over, bowed and said, “Greetings, Master.”

Qi Tian said, “You must have seen what happened to Guan Xun. He suffered a lot. Originally, I thought once would be enough, but it turns out I miscalculated. More likely, he will have to suffer twice, each time enduring inhuman torture and pain.”

Prince Zhao nodded, his face a little pale from fright. Compared to his half-brothers and sisters, he had undoubtedly lived a tougher life and endured much. Yet as a prince, he was well-cared for after leaving the palace and endured nothing like the despair and pain at the bottom rung of society.

Qi Tian continued, “Prince Zhao, unlike Brother Guan Xun, you do not have the option to choose. You must go through this. The reasons, as I have already explained.”

Prince Zhao nodded again. Having thought about it all night, he realized he had no other choice. Under Qi Tian’s influence, undoubtedly, he would replace the Crown Prince and eventually take the throne of Great Zhao. If he wanted any control over his own destiny and possess some means to face other cultivators outside of Qi Tian, his only choice was to reach the Gold Core Realm as soon as possible.

Just in front of him, when Qi Tian would lead him to take over the Capital City, he would have to make the civil and military officials willingly accept him as the Crown Prince. To do so, his cultivation couldn’t be low. After all, the current Crown Prince was at a Half-step Golden Core, and among government officials, there were many cultivators, not lacking those at the Half-step Golden Core level. He must at least have the power of a Half-step Golden Core to make them submit to his rule.

“Master, I’ve thought it through. No matter how painful this method is, even if there’s a risk of death, I am willing to try. I can’t possibly be the weakest link in your plan. I no longer want to live ridiculed by others as before, and don’t want to become a puppet manipulated by others after Master’s departure,” Prince Zhao said, looking at Qi Tian, determination in his eyes.

Qi Tian nodded in satisfaction, “Prince Zhao, it’s reassuring to see you have such determination. I didn’t choose you as my candidate in vain. Now, as long as you’re psychologically prepared, don’t hesitate. Step into the formation.”

Prince Zhao looked at the grand formation in front of him and asked, “Master, can you tell me what this formation is?”

Qi Tian replied, “This is a formation called the Thirty-six Jindan Core Array that I discovered unintentionally during my travels. Originally, it was supposed to help cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Peak advance to the Gold Core Realm. However, after in-depth research, I found out that if one is willing to pay a high enough price, it can boost someone from the Qi Cultivation Period to the Gold Core Realm. I thought of your situation and set it up.”

Gao Jinmei chimed in, “Prince Zhao, it took a lot of valuable materials for our Master to set up this formation. The materials alone are worth a fortune. In addition, our Master used thirty-six top-grade spirit stones, which are extremely precious. By the way, do you know how much silver a top-grade spirit stone is worth?”

Prince Zhao nodded. He knew the basic knowledge of cultivation. A top-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for a hundred middle-grade spirit stones, a middle-grade spirit stone for a hundred low-grade spirit stones, and a low-grade spirit stone for ten thousand tales of silver.