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Chapter 975 - 975 0583 The Princes Slick Moves_2
Chapter 975: Chapter 0583: The Prince’s Slick Moves_2 Chapter 975: Chapter 0583: The Prince’s Slick Moves_2 During the conversation, the master of the Prince Manor, Zhao Shibo, had someone come over to invite Qi Tian and the others to have tea in the Flower Hall of the Prince Manor. In fact, it was to have Qi Tian and the others join Zhao Shibo in anticipation of the Prince’s summons.
Qi Tian and his company arrived at the Flower Hall of the Prince Manor and met with Zhao Shibo.
Zhao Shibo warmly invited them to take a seat and then, along with Zhao Ninglu, entertained them with conversation, discussing a wide array of topics.
Perhaps because he had personally witnessed Qi Tian and Gao Jinmei’s miraculous methods the day before, Zhao Shibo was exceptionally cordial today. Not only did he completely abandon the airs of a prince, but he also lavished praise on Qi Tian and Gao Jinmei, even showing a hint of subtle flattery. Moreover, Zhao Shibo’s words also revealed his desire to discuss with Qi Tian and Gao Jinmei the possibility of unlocking his own potential.
Zhao Shibo was very eager for progress as well, hoping he could continue to make rapid advancements on the path through the Gold Core Stage. However, due to various reasons, he had been stuck in his current realm for a much longer time than Zhao Ninglu at the Half-Step Gold Core realm, having seen no hope for many years. Now that a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared before his eyes, he was incredibly eager to seize it.
Qi Tian certainly understood what Zhao Shibo meant. He knew that with just a nod of his head, he could immediately gain Zhao Shibo’s friendship and possibly take away more than half of the wealth that Zhao Shibo had accumulated over many years. However, Qi Tian never gave that nod. Although the difference between Half-Step Gold Core and Gold Core Stage was just a small realm, in reality, the gap was colossal, far too great to bridge. If there was still a sliver of possibility to stimulate one’s potential during the Half-Step Gold Core, then after reaching the Gold Core Stage, it was utterly unimaginable. Of course, such methods might exist, but unfortunately, they were beyond Qi Tian’s current grasp; he hadn’t even touched upon them, and he certainly wouldn’t make promises to Zhao Shibo lightly.
Seeing that Qi Tian was not loosening his lips, Zhao Shibo did not continue to probe him on this matter. He could not be certain whether Qi Tian possessed such techniques, and even if he did, whether he would share them with Zhao Shibo after a simple inquiry. Zhao Shibo was also skeptical that the methods offered by Qi Tian would be effective.
Both parties still needed time to adjust to each other, and trust had to be built up step by step.
Zhao Shibo had immense confidence in himself; he believed that as long as Qi Tian truly had such a method, he could touch Qi Tian with his patience and sincerity, much like he helped his daughter, and persuade Qi Tian to help him stimulate his potential so that he could continue to progress in the Gold Core Realm.
The matter was thus set aside for the moment. Just as Zhao Shibo was about to switch to a new topic, the butler hurried in from outside and, bowing, said, “Prince, an imperial envoy has arrived from the Prince.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shibo quickly stood up and said, “Quick, arrange the incense table to receive the envoy.”
The so-called “imperial envoy” refers to the messenger conveying the emperor’s imperial edict. Within the Imperial Family Secret Territory, although the Princes were no longer reigning emperors, they retained all of their former imperial protocols, especially towards members of their own lineage; in their eyes, each Prince was in effect an emperor who had never abdicated, and whether they were currently reigning was of no consequence.
The incense tables in the Prince Manor were always ready, quickly set up, and shortly after, the imperial envoy arrived, holding a whisk, and walked in slowly. Zhao Shibo, along with everyone else, promptly knelt to pay respects and welcome the imperial envoy.
The envoy quickly moved aside and said, “Prince, His Highness has decreed that both you and the Princess stand to receive the edict. And you others, the Prince has shown exceptional grace, also allowing you to stand as you receive the edict.”
Zhao Shibo and Zhao Ninglu then rose to their feet together, and the others also stood up in turn.
The heavenly envoy was a eunuch who appeared to be just over fifty, with a head full of silver hair, giving off a very kind demeanor. However, his eyes were sharp, as if he could see through people’s hearts. He did not emanate any imposing aura and seemed like an ordinary person, but anyone who thought the heavenly envoy was weak and easily bullied was utterly mistaken.
Zhao Shibo knew very well the details about this heavenly envoy; ever since he came of age, back when his father was not yet Emperor of the Great Zhao Nation but merely a common prince, this envoy, named Su Jinghan, had been following at his father’s side. Now, in the blink of an eye, several hundred years had passed.
Once everyone was standing solemnly with hands hanging down, Su Jinghan spoke in a high-pitched voice, “By the sacred decree, Qi Tian is summoned for an audience.”
With just a few brief words and in the blink of an eye, Su Jinghan had finished speaking, then he smiled and said, “Which one among you is Qi Tian? The Prince is summoning you; please come with me.”
Everyone was taken aback, as no one had expected such a result.
Among them, Xiang Bo was the most embarrassed. Just while they were speaking earlier, he had joked that the Prince would surely summon him first, would surely admire his talents, and, in the end, would definitely arrange a very proper and enviable cultivation plan for him, hoping to develop his talent swiftly. It was highly possible that in a mere few decades, he could grow to be a new Gold Core Realm master; by then, perhaps everyone present would need to rely on Xiang Bo’s support.
These words still echoed in their ears, and not much time had passed, the tea had not even cooled, but when the heavenly envoy Su Jinghan truly arrived with the decree, he did not summon Xiang Bo first. How could Xiang Bo not feel embarrassed? Yet, what could he do no matter how embarrassed he was? This was the Prince’s command; he could only listen and dared not doubt it even in the slightest.
The one who felt the most bemused was neither Qi Tian nor Xiang Bo, but rather Zhao Shibo. He took a step forward and said with a smile to Su Jinghan, “Uncle Su, why would the Prince summon Qi Tian first? Shouldn’t Xiang Bo be summoned first? My daughter personally tested Xiang Bo yesterday; he is a talent that comes around once in a hundred years. In the past, when faced with such cases, the Prince always received them with great delight, even summoning them overnight. Why is it different this time? Instead, Qi Tian is summoned first?”
With a faint smile on his face, Su Jinghan replied, “The divine will is unpredictable, and who can guess the thoughts of the Prince? However, from what I know of the Prince, His Highness may be moved by the deep affection for his lineage. Isn’t there a saying among the common folk, ‘affection skips generations’? Qi Tian was found by the Princess to stimulate her potential, and whether the Princess can advance to the Gold Core Stage has always been a concern for the Prince. Previously, the Prince couldn’t offer help, but now that there is a chance, it is very likely that the Prince wants to personally oversee it for the Princess, to understand Qi Tian further. Hehe, this is a good thing; I ask that both the Prince and the Princess do not worry.”
The more Zhao Shibo listened, the more confused he became. He knew full well that it was not Qi Tian who was truly working to stimulate Zhao Ninglu’s potential, but Gao Jinmei. If the Prince was indeed concerned about Zhao Ninglu and wanted to supervise her progress, he should have summoned Gao Jinmei first, not Qi Tian. One could say that even as the Emperor’s own son, Zhao Shibo was at a loss to comprehend this perplexing maneuver of the Prince and could not figure out what it was all about. He too, like Xiang Bo, did not dare question any of the Prince’s decisions, as his fear of the Prince was deeply ingrained in his bones, and it hadn’t changed even though he was now several hundred years old.
Shifting his gaze away from Zhao Shibo, Su Jinghan once again looked towards Qi Tian and the others, and said, “Which one of you is Qi Tian? Please step forward and come with me; I will lead you to an audience with the Prince.”
Qi Tian’s confusion was no less than anyone else’s; he too was unclear why the Prince would summon him first. But at this moment, though he had many questions, he had to keep them to himself and refrain from asking. He stepped forward and saluted Su Jinghan, “Eunuch, I am Qi Tian.”
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