Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 925 - 925 0558 Extremely Empty_2

Chapter 925: Chapter 0558: Extremely Empty_2 Chapter 925: Chapter 0558: Extremely Empty_2 Even Xiang Bo himself had several times considered asking Qi Tian for more spirit stones.

In response to this, Qi Tian came back at them, saying, “Ask yourselves, haven’t you received far more spirit stones than you’ve lost? If what I’m saying isn’t true, make an oath to Heaven, then name your price, and I’ll compensate you on the spot.”

Once Qi Tian said this, everyone, including Xiang Bo, was silenced. They were all poor, and a few days ago, when Lin Zhenzhao was compensating Qi Tian, he used a few hundred middle-grade spirit stones as an apology. These guest officials they had never had more than a thousand middle-grade spirit stones at any time, and now Qi Tian had suddenly given them twenty thousand middle-grade spirit stones each, which was several times more valuable than the cultivation resources they had stolen.

Qi Tian no longer paid any attention to them. He reached out and took the spirit crow from Xia Xiaoming’s hand, which had been pecking at Xia’s hand and immediately started pecking at Qi Tian’s hand. Qi Tian couldn’t be bothered to count scores with the spirit crow, and took it and another spirit crow that he had just purchased from Shi Xiaojue with a spirit stone, and walked straight towards Zhang Ting.

Zhang Ting had been observing Qi Tian from the beginning to end. She couldn’t feel the slightest bit of fear from him, nor could she sense even a trace of fear or unfamiliarity when he did these things, as if he had done them a thousand times, like a seasoned criminal. After this thought emerged in Zhang Ting’s mind, she couldn’t help but shudder. Dealing with someone like him, if one wasn’t careful and cautious at every step, she might end up devoured whole by Qi Tian.

Zhang Ting forced herself to gather her spirits. From this moment on, whatever she did or said, she had to be extremely careful. Seeing Qi Tian coming over with two spirit crows, all sorts of thoughts flashed through Zhang Ting’s mind. She had no personal or familial ties with Qi Tian, and she could swear that she had never seen Qi Tian before in her life, nor had she heard of any old acquaintance of her family like Qi Tian. Yet, Qi Tian was exceptionally considerate and tolerant of her; they had met for the first time yesterday, and when she wanted to trick Xiang Bo out of some Spirit Beast meat for the spirit crow, Xiang Bo categorically refused. However, Qi Tian, serving as Xiang Bo’s guard, accepted her and allowed her to take away the Spirit Beast meat given to them by Xiang Bo to feed the spirit crow. At that time, Zhang Ting thought she had fooled Qi Tian with her acting skills, but now she wondered if Qi Tian had seen through her from the beginning, pretending to be oblivious to watch her put on an act.

Considering this possibility, Zhang Ting once again forced herself to bolster her spirit. From now on, in dealing with Qi Tian, she could no longer treat him as a fool.

Qi Tian came over and handed the two spirit crows to Zhang Ting, saying, “Do you see? I have kept my promise and brought both spirit crows to you. Now they are all yours to deal with. Oh, and don’t forget our agreement. From this moment, you owe me four favors.”

Zhang Ting nodded emphatically in front of Qi Tian. She didn’t dare show any sign of reneging, “Don’t worry, although I, Zhang Ting, am but a woman, I am someone who keeps her word,” she said.

Qi Tian nodded. He wasn’t afraid that Zhang Ting would lie or fail to repay his favors in the future. If that ever happened, he had ways to make Zhang Ting keep her promise.

Zhang Ting said, “I now have to do something very important to me, and I don’t trust anyone else, so I can only ask for your help, Qi Tian, to protect me.”

“Just go ahead with what you need to do,” Qi Tian nodded and replied.

Zhang Ting, holding the two spirit crows and with another on her shoulder, turned and went back to her tent. Qi Tian found a casual spot to sit outside the tent and began to wait.

An hour had nearly passed, and throughout that time, Qi Tian heard nothing but a couple of calls from the spirit crow inside the tent. There wasn’t a single other sound.

Qi Tian had originally thought about using the sensing function of the Heavenly Dao Engine to monitor the situation inside the tent, but after some consideration, he dismissed the idea. He trusted that with him watching, Zhang Ting would have no chance to escape, nor could her strength increase dramatically in such a short time. Since that was the case, whether or not to keep an eye on Zhang Ting seemed somewhat irrelevant. Of course, there was another very important reason: Zhang Ting wasn’t a beauty. If she had been, Qi Tian would’ve found an excuse to watch her even if there was none.

After an hour, Zhang Ting walked out of the tent with the spirit crow still perched on her shoulder. At that time, if one observed carefully, they would notice that both human and bird had undergone significant changes, especially the spirit crow. In just the short span of an hour, the size of the spirit crow had grown considerably, its feathers turned even glossier black, and there were several blood-red streaks in its eyes.

Zhang Ting herself also looked quite transformed. She seemed revitalized, her demeanor spirited and eyes shining with ambition, as if she felt the whole world was within her grasp.

Upon emerging from the tent and seeing Qi Tian, Zhang Ting smiled and said, “Qi Tian, thank you so much. Without your help, my spirit crow would never have had the chance to consume its two companions, and it would’ve had no hope for advancement. Now, it has become a Middle-grade spirit crow, and I’ve also greatly benefited, with my strength significantly enhanced and a possibility of advancing to the next level at any moment.”

Qi Tian had already noticed that the presences of the other two spirit crows were completely gone. He had somewhat guessed this outcome. In the realm of magical beasts, it was commonplace for Spirit Beasts to consume one another for the chance of advancement. When Zhang Ting had asked him to capture the other two spirit crows, Qi Tian had speculated as much. Now it was just a confirmation of his guesses.

“Congratulations, Miss Zhang, my best wishes to you,” Qi Tian said nonchalantly as he congratulated her with a salute, his attitude noticeably indifferent. He didn’t offer her any congratulatory gift, merely paying lip service, which was so insubstantial it left no real benefits. Consequently, Zhang Ting couldn’t help but twist her mouth a few times in secret, although she still had to thank Qi Tian for his congratulations openly.

Qi Tian continued, “Miss Zhang, did you see? I, Qi Tian, am quite the reliable friend, am I not? When I said I’d help you, I did so without a second word, right? Not only did I deal with the two who were guarding you, but I also captured two spirit crows to give your spirit crow the opportunity to evolve. Would you have had such a chance with anyone else? Besides me, how many people in this world would genuinely rejoice at your progress and even think of providing any assistance within their powers?”

Zhang Ting had to admit there was truth in Qi Tian’s words, but that didn’t mean she dared to believe all he said. However, Zhang Ting was indeed moved by something he mentioned, and she said, “Qi Tian, are you serious? Are you still willing to help me continue?”

“Of course, my word is my bond. You’re my friend, and seeing your progress is what makes me happiest. That’s why I’m willing to continue offering you help within my means,” Qi Tian replied with a smile, his face full of sincerity as if he truly considered Zhang Ting a genuine friend.

Zhang Ting responded, “If you say so, I’ll take your word for it. Qi Tian, you know, I really do need your help with something, but I’m not sure if you’re willing to help me?”

Qi Tian smiled and said, “Of course, I’m happy to offer help within my means.”

“I know it won’t be beyond your abilities, I swear,” she said.