Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 974 - 974 0583 Princes Slick Move_1

Chapter 974: Chapter 0583: Prince’s Slick Move_1 Chapter 974: Chapter 0583: Prince’s Slick Move_1 Chapter 0583: The Prince’s Cunning Move

Qi Tian asked, “Prince, do you know if there are any taboos we should be aware of when meeting the Prince? Is there anything we can’t say, or things we must pay attention to? Please advise us.”

Zhao Shibo replied, “The Prince is quite approachable. He has been through many ups and downs and has seen all kinds of people and been through all kinds of situations. He has long looked past everything. In front of him, you just need to maintain a normal state of mind. Whatever he asks you, simply answer truthfully, that’s enough. There’s no need for me to give any specific warnings. Alright, it’s getting late; you should rest early.”

After seeing off Zhao Shibo, Qi Tian and his companions dispersed, each returning to the small courtyards arranged for them within the Prince Manor, in order to avoid the attentive ears of the Manor, lest the Prince Manor suppose that their continued gathering meant they harbored some secret.

The next morning, just after Qi Tian and the others had finished meditating through the night, the servants appointed by the Prince Mansion began to prepare breakfast for them. The breakfast was very sumptuous, complete with wine, dishes, and soups. The wine was Spiritual Wine, the water was from the Spirit Spring, and the dishes were also made with spiritual ingredients, all exquisitely prepared.

Qi Tian had been practicing for not too short a time and had tasted various kinds of food, but he had to admit, this was the best meal he had ever had. It was very likely that if their breakfast wasn’t made by the imperial chefs, then it was likely made by the disciples brought out by the imperial chefs, appealing in both flavor and aroma, quite a rare treat.

Not to mention Qi Tian, even Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming couldn’t stop singing its praises. Xiang Bo, who had come along for the excitement, ate until his mouth was oily, nearly swallowing his own tongue in the process.

While eating, Xiang Bo commented, “Just for these delicious dishes at the Prince Manor, casting our lot in with them is well worth it.”

Qi Tian and the others just smiled faintly, not taking Xiang Bo’s words seriously.

After Qi Tian and his companions had finished their lavish breakfast, the servants immediately came to clean up the room, then served them Spirit Tea to help them digest after the meal. At that moment, another servant came to report that the Princess had arrived to pay them a visit.

Qi Tian and the others hurried to the door to welcome her and saw Zhao Ninglu approaching gracefully, accompanied by two attendants.

“Master Qi, if nothing unexpected happens today, the Prince will soon summon Xiang Bo, and it’s very likely that he will summon you too. I’ve come especially to see if you need any assistance. You won’t send me away, will you?” Zhao Ninglu asked, looking at Qi Tian.

Qi Tian replied, “Princess, what are you talking about? This is your home. If anyone is to be sent away, it would be us by you, not me sending you away. Hehe, come in, please.”

Having welcomed Zhao Ninglu into the courtyard, Qi Tian, Gao Jinmei, Xia Xiaoming, Xiang Bo, and Zhao Ninglu sat around a table in the small yard, and the servant brought a cup of tea for Zhao Ninglu to drink.

Zhao Ninglu was not there to drink tea. Besides, even if her father favored Qi Tian greatly, the Spirit Tea provided to them would not be as good as the Spirit Tea her father provided for her privately.

Zhao Ninglu, focusing on Qi Tian, said, “Master Qi, I meditated in the lotus position for the entire night yesterday, and I can clearly feel that my meridians have changed and become stronger than before. However, these changes alone seem insufficient for me to have the opportunity to advance to the Gold Core Stage. When could you arrange for me, asking Master Gao to take action again and clear more of my blocked meridians?”

Qi Tian replied, “Princess, no need to rush. Stimulating potential is not something achieved overnight, it must progress step by step, and done gradually. The reason for this is two-fold: first, your body cannot handle it, as each time potential is stimulated, it takes a toll on you, requiring a period of rest to recuperate, akin to a patient recovering after a serious illness. Second, stimulating potential is also quite taxing on Master Gao, and she too needs time to recuperate. Of course, neither your rest nor hers is endless; typically ten to fifteen days, or at least three to five days, should suffice before the next potential activation.”

Zhao Ninglu nodded and continued to inquire, “I have another question. Master Qi, haven’t you said that if my potential is completely stimulated, I’ll have a fifty percent chance of advancing to the Gold Core Stage? I’d like to know how long it will take for me to reach that level? Will three to five months be enough, or does it require a longer time?”

Qi Tian replied, “Three to five months will certainly not suffice, Princess. Given your situation, even under the most optimistic prognosis, it would take no less than a year, and if anything interrupts the process, or if subsequent meridian clearances prove difficult, and potential stimulation doesn’t go smoothly, it might even take three to five years or more. Therefore, for your own sake and the sake of all involved, Princess, it’s imperative that you cooperate with us as much as possible during this period, without causing any complications.”

Zhao Ninglu nodded repeatedly. Under the influence of the Soul Trust Skill, Qi Tian’s words were absolute and unquestionable to her. Moreover, in her eyes, no matter how important other matters were, they paled in comparison to her advancement to the Gold Core Stage. Eager for a quick and smooth progression to the Gold Core Stage, she was willing to eliminate any distractions.