Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 851 - 851 0521 Dislike Unnecessary Trouble_2

Chapter 851: Chapter 0521: Dislike Unnecessary Trouble_2 Chapter 851: Chapter 0521: Dislike Unnecessary Trouble_2 Qi Tian also understood the crucial point and said, “Unless there is no other choice, we cannot touch them.”

While talking, that group of Gold Core Realm experts had already reached the vicinity of Chaotic Stone Hill. At this moment, they still showed no sign of turning. Qi Tian knew that they couldn’t be avoided, so he nodded to Zhao Haiying, who understood the hint and flew out from Chaotic Stone Hill, standing proudly in the air.

“Sir, please,” Zhao Haiying said with great haughtiness, his simple sentence practically snorted out through his nose.

The group of Gold Core Realm experts was taken aback. At this time, they hadn’t noticed Qi Tian and the others inside Chaotic Stone Hill, as their attention was entirely focused on Zhao Haiying, who had suddenly appeared. These Gold Core Realm experts seemed well-practiced; without anyone instructing them, some immediately split from the group and began to encircle Zhao Haiying in a pincer movement.

“Lin Zhiyuan, you were timid at Wanjie City, and I see you have not grown braver here. Looking at how you act as if facing a great enemy, do you think that just any formation you hastily set up could stand against me? If that’s what you think, then I must say you are sorely mistaken. With only these people, I might not be able to kill all of you, but to kill you and leave at my leisure is still doable,” Zhao Haiying said loftily.

Lin Zhiyuan was shocked; he had never been here before, so how could anyone know his name? He focused and scrutinized Zhao Haiying carefully, increasingly finding the face familiar. He remembered who Zhao Haiying was.

“So it’s Brother Zhao, what are you doing here? I truly did not expect to encounter an old acquaintance in a foreign place. We are indeed fated,” Lin Zhiyuan quickly said, cupping his hands towards Zhao Haiying in greeting.

Although Lin Zhiyuan was the head of a cultivator family and also at the Gold Core Stage 4th Level, compared to Zhao Haiying, who was an independent cultivator without a backer, Lin Zhiyuan knew that Zhao Haiying was a Fifth Level Gold Core Realm expert. Such power may not guarantee him the ability to kill Lin Zhiyuan amidst the protection of a dozen Gold Core Realm experts, but to say he had no chance at all, Lin Zhiyuan wouldn’t believe such nonsense.

“Lin Zhiyuan, what are you doing here instead of staying comfortably in Wanjie City? And why have you brought so many people with you? Don’t tell me you’re here to enjoy the scenery,” Zhao Haiying interrogated.

Lin Zhiyuan’s brow furrowed. His purpose for coming here was straightforward — he was aiming for the Imperial Family Secret Territory of the Great Zhao Nation. But the Imperial Family Secret Territory was a matter of great importance, a secret he had managed to obtain with great difficulty; how could he casually reveal it to Zhao Haiying? If Zhao Haiying’s cultivation level or combat power had been lower than his, that would be another matter; he could then try to recruit Zhao Haiying under his command to help him explore and uncover the secrets of the Imperial Family Secret Territory. However, with Zhao Haiying being stronger than him, if he were to divulge the information, then the secret might end up being stolen by Zhao Haiying in the end.

“Heh, Brother Zhao truly has divine insight, and you’ve guessed right. My fellow cultivators and I have actually come here for a leisurely visit. We all have reached a bottleneck in our cultivation and must travel far and wide in search of a breakthrough. Wherever we go counts as a trip, so we’re quite carefree and just wander around, which brought us here,” Lin Zhiyuan replied with a laugh.

A trace of mockery appeared at the corner of Zhao Haiying’s mouth. “I see, so that’s it. In that case, continue with your leisurely pursuits. I sincerely hope you all find your own opportunities. Alright, you can leave now. Oh, and fly around Chaotic Stone Hill. My Master is resting inside, and you wouldn’t want to disturb him,” he said.

Lin Zhiyuan was taken aback; he had never heard of Zhao Haiying having a powerful backer, and he wondered when Zhao Haiying had acquired a master. To have commanded a Fifth Level Gold Core Realm cultivator like Zhao Haiying, what kind of force could that be?

“Your Master is resting here? I really had no idea; had I known, I certainly would have flown around. Brother Zhao, please convey my apologies to your Master,” Lin Zhiyuan quickly said, apologizing.

Zhao Haiying waved his hand impatiently. “I’ll convey your apologies to our Master. Now, you can go,” he said.

“This…If I were unaware, it would be another matter, but having encountered this, may I have the honor of meeting your noble Master?” Lin Zhiyuan, for reasons unknown, made a request to meet Qi Tian.

“Our Master is not someone you can meet just because you wish to. Lin Zhiyuan, don’t make a fool of yourself. Take your people and leave quickly.” Zhao Haiying urged impatiently.

Zhao Haiying’s attitude left Lin Zhiyuan feeling rather displeased, but he didn’t want to stir up trouble. Even though he felt a surge of anger, he forcibly suppressed it and said with a forced smile, “What a pity, it seems that fate is not on my side to meet your noble Master. It looks like it will have to wait for another day. Brother Zhao, I take my leave.”

With that, Lin Zhiyuan led the dozen or so Gold Core Realm experts around Chaotic Stone Hill and continued flying forward.

Watching Lin Zhiyuan and his group leave into the distance, Zhao Haiying returned to Qi Tian’s side and said, “Master, they have left.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “They have only left for now. As long as they are here for the Imperial Family Secret Territory, we will surely meet again.”

Zhao Haiying replied, “Indeed. Master, your current cultivation level is too low. Even if you have astonishing fighting prowess, outsiders do not know this. Once you enter the Imperial Family Secret Territory, you could easily become a prime target for others. Moreover, the Gold Core Realm experts from Wanjie City are not known for their good temper. If they suffer a loss at your hands and can’t forget it, they will surely look for an opportunity to seek revenge. Going to the Imperial Family Secret Territory as you are is far too dangerous. I suggest that you disguise yourself and change your appearance, so that even if you take the lives of numerous Gold Core Realm experts, once you return to Wanjie City, they won’t be able to recognize you.”

Hearing this, Qi Tian nodded and said, “That’s a good suggestion. I will change my appearance now.”

Qi Tian had mastered several methods for changing his appearance and it didn’t take him long to transform himself. After the disguise, he looked like a man in his twenties or thirties, exuding the sharpness of an unsheathed precious sword. The cultivation level he displayed was First Level of Gold Core Realm, which was far beyond his actual level of cultivation. It wasn’t that Qi Tian was vain, but by doing so, he could avoid many troubles. Being at the First Level of Gold Core Realm, he was now within the circle of powerful practitioners like Lin Zhiyuan and would not be targeted by them as an outsider.

Another benefit of changing his cultivation level to the First Level of Gold Core Realm was that, the younger one appeared with the same cultivation level, the more it indicated that the person had better talent and a stronger backing force. If Lin Zhiyuan thought of causing trouble for Qi Tian, he would have to consider these factors. This would significantly reduce the likelihood of a conflict arising between them.

Qi Tian did not like unnecessary trouble, nor did he want to bring an endless stream of it upon himself. However, this did not mean he was afraid of Lin Zhiyuan. If Lin Zhiyuan opposed him after entering the Imperial Family Secret Territory, then he would make Lin Zhiyuan start over as a new person.

Qi Tian and his group waited at Chaotic Stone Hill for almost an hour before Gao Jinmei hurried back with news. She said, “Master, I have found the entrance to the Imperial Family Secret Territory.”

Qi Tian quickly asked, “What is the situation?”

Gao Jinmei shook her head and said, “It’s not good. When I arrived there, there was a fierce battle at the entrance of the Imperial Family Secret Territory. Several Gold Core Realm experts were fighting, and although it cannot be said that the blood flowed like rivers, quite a few people had died. Additionally, on my way back, I encountered a group of about a dozen Gold Core Realm experts. If I hadn’t been vigilant and avoided them early, I would have probably been killed by them.”

Qi Tian’s brow immediately furrowed as he asked, “Did you get a good look?”