Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 813 - 813 0502 Are These Enough_2

Chapter 813: Chapter 0502: Are These Enough?_2 Chapter 813: Chapter 0502: Are These Enough?_2 Qi Tian nodded and said, “The Great Elder speaks sensibly; it seems I didn’t consider things thoroughly. Therefore, I retract my previous decision; I will not take back the spiritual stone veins. Let them remain to benefit all the disciples of the Imperial Master Mansion. Luo Xia, the matter I discussed with you is now canceled.”

“Ah? Ah.” Luo Xia was first stunned, then he realized what had happened.

“Wait a moment. Qi Tian, make yourself clear. What do you mean by ‘it’s canceled’?” Wen Jian panicked and jumped out, shouting loudly.

Qi Tian glanced at the Great Elder Chen Chen and said, “Great Elder, who exactly wants to speak here? Am I communicating with you, or am I communicating with him?”

The Great Elder Chen Chen quickly pulled Wen Jian back and then said with a smile, “Let me communicate with you. Wen Jian is impatient and sometimes cannot speak clearly. In the end, with good intentions, he might do the wrong thing, which would not be good.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “Alright, then you speak.”

Cleared his throat and gathered his thoughts, the Great Elder Chen Chen then said, “A few hours ago, Luo Xia brought back your decision, stating that you wanted to take back the spiritual stone veins. At that time, I felt this was not appropriate. The dedication you have shown to the Imperial Master Mansion is seen by everyone, high and low. How could you make such an unwise decision? Now that I am here, it is clear, all of this was due to Luo Xia’s confusion, which led you to make such a decision.”

A bitter smile emerged on Luo Xia’s lips, but he didn’t utter a word in his defense.

Qi Tian smiled and said, “The decision I made was not because Luo Xia egged me on. Luo Xia is bluffing at best; with his little ability, how could he possibly make me listen to his opinion? So, the decision to take back the spirit stone veins was my own, unrelated to anyone else. However, Great Elder, you are respected and can differentiate right from wrong, understand respect and status, and know reason. Your words carry weight with me. I won’t listen to what Luo Xia says, but I will listen to yours.”

Wen Jian was overjoyed and hurriedly tugged at the sleeve of the Great Elder Chen Chen.

The Great Elder Chen Chen secretly smiled wryly; being shrewd with age, he could already sense Qi Tian’s considerable dissatisfaction with him and Wen Jian. If it were only about him, he would surely stand up and take his leave now, at most staying a little longer at Qi Tian’s, chatting about family matters to foster relationships. But his visit today was not for his own affair but for Wen Jian by his side, so even though he knew he shouldn’t speak, he still had to.

“Master, since you said you would listen to what I say, then I’ll have the audacity to speak a few more words,” the Great Elder began.

With a faint smile on his lips, Qi Tian said, “Speak.”

The Great Elder Chen Chen continued, “It hasn’t been easy for our Imperial Master Mansion to achieve its current status. Of course, there have been many contributions from you when the Mansion faced danger, you stepped forward. But there is one more person whose contributions are no less than yours; this person is our Mansion Master.”

Qi Tian nodded repeatedly and said, “One should not forget who dug the well when drinking water; naturally. The contributions of the Mansion Master to the Imperial Master Mansion are unique and irreplaceable, and I admit my contributions to the Imperial Master Mansion are less than the Mansion Master’s.”

The Great Elder Chen Chen breathed a slight sigh of relief. Regardless of whether Qi Tian’s words were mere courtesy or not, as long as they could be spoken by Qi Tian, the task he had next would be somewhat easier.

The Great Elder continued, “With the Mansion Master before and the Master behind, it is thanks to the contributions of both of you that our Imperial Master Mansion has come this far. I believe, like all disciples of the Imperial Master Mansion, you do not wish to see the Mansion decline in the years ahead, but hope that it can prosper as it does today.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “Actually, I hope even more that the Imperial Master Mansion can become stronger day by day, generation after generation.”

The Great Elder said, “People have the same nature. However, that is merely a beautiful hope. Our Imperial Master Mansion may seem prosperous on the surface but in reality, it’s like a fire cooking oil, always at risk of turning into a thing of the past. One main reason for this is a significant deficiency in the upper structure of the Imperial Master Mansion.”

“What deficiency?” Qi Tian asked knowingly.

Great Elder Chen Chen knew that what he was about to say might anger Qi Tian, but still gritted his teeth and said, “It is the lack of a Gold Core Realm powerhouse.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “That’s true. You make some sense. But, it doesn’t matter. With me here holding the fort, I don’t believe any Gold Core Realm powerhouse would get the gall to come cause trouble.”

The Great Elder Chen Chen was momentarily speechless, but then he said, “But you can’t always be sitting here, can you? There will be times when you have to leave, right?”

Qi Tian said, “Even if I leave, it won’t matter. Aren’t there Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi? They’re all at the Pseudo Core Realm. Together, they should have no problem dealing with a First Level of Gold Core Realm.”

The Great Elder Chen Chen was again choked by Qi Tian’s words. He calmed his emotions and then said, “After all, they are not true Gold Core Realm powerhouses. And as you said, together they can only cope with the First Level of Gold Core Realm. But what if, by chance, a Second Level Gold Core Realm powerhouse comes along?”

Qi Tian said, “Then isn’t there the Mansion Master? I believe it won’t be long before the Mansion Master can return.”

The Great Elder Chen Chen was almost speechless due to Qi Tian’s rebuttals, but pushed on, “What if the Mansion Master is tied up with matters and can’t return for a while? By then, if you’re not here, and Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi prove to be of little use, what should be done then?”

“That is indeed a problem. But to solve this problem is too simple. Great Elder, you also know that I’ve taken in a few subordinates, all genuine Gold Core Realm experts. See that beauty over there? Gao Jinmei, Gold Core Realm Third Level, given the right conditions, she might even be able to take down a Gold Core Stage 4th Level expert. Weren’t you worried about no one protecting the Imperial Master Mansion once I left? I will have her stay behind. How does that sound?”

Without waiting for the Great Elder Chen Chen to respond, Qi Tian called out to Gao Jinmei, “Jin Mei, I’d like you to hold down the fort at the Imperial Master Mansion for a hundred and eighty years, would you be willing?”

Of course, Gao Jinmei was not willing. Compared to this, she preferred to stay by Qi Tian’s side as there might be great opportunities. But since it was Qi Tian’s command, she could not defy it and could only say, “I will follow all of Master’s arrangements.”

Qi Tian smiled at the Great Elder and said, “See? Great Elder, your concern has been perfectly solved. Rest assured, if Jin Mei is responsible for guarding the Imperial Master Mansion in the future, the Mansion won’t need to spend an extra penny on her, nor will she compete with you for the limited cultivation resources. She will be like working for the Mansion for free. How about that? Perfect, isn’t it?”

The Great Elder Chen Chen almost spat blood. He desperately tried to steer the topic towards Wen Jian, but Qi Tian always had a retort ready. He did not even know how to respond at the moment.

“Qi Tian, don’t feign ignorance while knowing the truth,” Wen Jian was not one to have good patience, seeing the Great Elder at a loss for words, he stepped forward and was about to reprimand Qi Tian.

The Great Elder Chen Chen was startled and quickly pulled back Wen Jian, saying, “Wen Jian, you must not be rude to Master. Apologize to the Master immediately.”

Wen Jian huffed and said, “Why should I?”

The Great Elder urgently said, “Because Master has contributed to our Imperial Master Mansion second only to the Mansion Master, and because Master has won the heartfelt admiration of all within the Imperial Master Mansion. Aren’t these reasons enough?”