Heavenly Dao Engine-Chapter 46 - 00 The Two-Faced Princess
Chapter 46: Chapter 0046: The Two-Faced Princess
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Chapter 46 -0046: The Two-Faced Princess
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Chen Ziyu did not take this unusual change to heart. When an exit appeared in the hemisphere, he hurriedly walked over and beckoned to Qi Tian, “Junior Brother, come out quickly. Are you okay? Do you need me to help you out?”
At this moment, the vortex emitted by the Heavenly Dao Engine sucked back more than half of the fire attributed Spirit Qi within the hemisphere and drilled back into his palm. Qi Tian heaved a sigh of relief. He was truly worried that the Heavenly Dao Engine would be too greedy and swallow the entire Spirit Instrument, in which case he wouldn’t be able to explain himself and today could be his day of reckoning.
Fortunately, what he feared most did not happen. The Heavenly Dao Engine acted according to his will and stopped at the right time without being overly greedy, avoiding a big mess.
Qi Tian pretended to be exhausted and walked out from inside the hemisphere with wavering steps. Seeing this, Chen Ziyu tried to help him, but Qi Tian quickly said, “No need, Senior Brother Chen, I can still hold on.”
Chen Ziyu did not insist. As the person in charge of the Spirit Instruments, he has seen all kinds of people after their tests. People like Qi Tian, who can still move around without falling down after coming out of the Spirit Instrument, are not uncommon. “If you have the Detoxifying Fire Pill and the Rejuvenating Pill, it would be best to take one of each now. They can help you detoxify and recover your severely depleted energy, helping you regain normalcy sooner.”
Qi Tian used to buy Rejuvenating Pills and had them in his possession, but he didn’t have any Detoxifying Fire Pills.
Seeing this, Chen Ziyu reached into his pocket to take out a pill, but before he could, Zhao Qian had already walked over and handed two porcelain bottles containing pills to Qi Tian.
Her palm, as white as jade, with the delicate fingers holding two green porcelain bottles, it was a scene of tranquility and beauty.
“These are Detoxifying Fire Pills and Rejuvenating Pills, both are middle-grade pills, and I’m giving them all to you,” Zhao Qian said indifferently.
Qi Tian looked at Zhao Qian in surprise. Zhao Qian said straightforwardly, “If I say take it, then take it. Don’t be so hesitant as a strong man. Aren’t you even less decisive than a girl like me?”
At this, Qi Tian chuckled. He reached out and took the two pill bottles from Zhao Qian. Their fingers inevitably touched, and Qi Tian felt as if he had touched soft jade, this feeling was warm and soothing to his heart.
“Thanks, Princess.”
Qi Tian opened the two pill bottles and took one pill from each in front of Zhao Qian, swallowed them, then properly stored the two bottles. Both of the pill bottles Zhao Qian gave him were full, containing about ten pills each.
Zhao Qian was very satisfied with Qi Tian’s straightforward manner and secretly nodded in approval. She likes people like this and dislikes those who hesitate and refuse for a while, only to accept the gift in the end. Dealing with people like that is too exhausting.
After swallowing the pills, Qi Tian crossed his legs and began to meditate.
The Detoxifying Fire Pill and Rejuvenating Pill are both first-grade pills, mainly used by cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Period. Furthermore, the Princess gifted him middle-grade pills. Naturally, the effects were significant and evident instantly.
Although Qi Tian appeared relaxed in the Spirit Instrument, he actually consumed a considerable amount of energy, and a lot of fire poison had entered his body. Now that he swallowed two pills, he immediately felt much more relaxed.
Three minutes later, Qi Tian opened his eyes, stood up, bowed to Zhao Qian in gratitude, and then gave Chen Ziyu a fist and palm salute. “Thank you, Princess, and thank you, Senior Brother Chen.”
Chen Ziyu smiled awkwardly. He had just wanted to give Qi Tian a pill as a friendly gesture but didn’t expect the Princess to steal his thunder. “Junior Brother should thank the Princess more, I can’t claim any credit,” he said.
Zhao Qian nodded slightly and said, “We are all cultivators, and we should help each other. There’s no need for so much formal gratitude. Senior Brother Chen, could you announce Qi Tian’s test results?”
“Yes. My fellow brothers and sisters of the Huangque Hall, after the test just now, Shi Di Qi Tian’s affinity towards fire-attribute spirit energy is of the mysterious fourth-grade. He has surpassed Liu Haoshuai and Zhou Kunlin. Therefore, in this competition among the three of them, Qi Tian is the winner.”
Immediately, thunderous applause erupted from below the stage.
“I don’t accept this, I don’t accept this. Affinity towards fire attribute Spirit Qi is only one aspect of Spirit Qi compatibility. There are also other indicators such as absorption and control of Spirit Qi. I want to continue my competition with Qi Tian.” Zhou Kunglin roared hoarsely. Even though he had already applied ointment to the wounds on his lips and they had healed a little, blood started flowing again when he spoke.
Chen Ziyu looked at the unyielding Zhou Kunlin and sighed, “Zhou, admit defeat. The gap between you and Qi Tian is simply too large. You must admit that some people’s talents in cultivation are like the high stars, we can only look up, not aspire to be equal, it’s just too unrealistic. You’re actually pretty good, as long as you realize the gap, your future achievements can be extraordinary.”
“I won’t accept it, I won’t accept it, I am the first in the Sparrow List.” Zhou Kunlin muttered, the corners of his eyes wet, he was supposed to be the sky’s chosen son, why did he lose to Liu Haoshuai, why did he lose to Qi Tian?
Chen Ziyu shook his head, patted Zhou Kunlin’s shoulder, and said no more. This hurdle needs to be crossed by Zhou Kunlin himself. If Zhou Kunlin can’t get over it, then that’s it for him, even the heights he aspires to, he would never reach. Having been in the Imperial Master Mansion for over a decade, he’d seen enough of such scenarios.
Qi Tian faced Zhao Qian and cupped his hands in salute, “Princess, I won the test this time. Could you give me both the prize and the wager now?”
Zhao Qian replied lightly: “In such a hurry? Are you afraid that this princess will run off with your things?”
Qi Tian laughed, “How could that be? If the princess needs it, just give me back what was originally mine, the rest you can take. I don’t have any objections.”
“Really?” Zhao Qian stared at Qi Tian and asked. If Qi Tian only wanted his part, the total value of the remaining items was over 75,000 silver notes, “Are you really that generous?”
Qi Tian smiled. It was not that he was truly generous, but the goods were in Zhao Qian’s hands. If Zhao Qian was determined not to give it to him, what could he do? Instead of arguing over who the items should belong to, it is better to get his own items back first. He could reclaim the rest later.
Zhao Qian misunderstood, thinking that Qi Tian was truly generous, or that his intention was to please her, willing to give up so much wealth. A rare smile appeared on her face, reminiscent of the first peach blossom blooming in the chill of spring. “No need. As the princess of King Zhangbei Manor, why would I covet your belongings? Bring him the things.”
A guard stepped forward and handed Qi Tian a hefty stack of gold and silver notes, as well as two brocade boxes. One contained a 500-year-old wild ginseng and the other, ten spirit stones.
According to Zhao Qian’s original plan, she intended to select several other outer sect disciples and reward them. However, the performances of Qi Tian and Liu Haoshuai were too impressive, frightening off the other outer disciples, who didn’t dare to go on stage. Add to that, Liu Haoshuai was unconscious and completely overshadowed by Qi Tian, so the princess simply changed her mind and gave all ten spirit stones to Qi Tian.
Qi Tian, holding the two brocade boxes and a thick stack of gold and silver notes, had a brilliant smile on his face. “Thank you, princess,” he said.
Zhao Qian watched Qi Tian’s smile, feeling like she was watching a weasel that had finally managed to steal a little hen. She didn’t know that Qi Tian wanted to laugh when he used the Heavenly Dao Engine to take half of the fire attribute Spirit Qi from the inner sect disciples in the Spirit Instrument. He had been holding back until now.
Zhao Qian shook her head, dispelling these thoughts, and seeing that Qi Tian’s hands were already full, she said, “I have another brocade box here with a Storage Bag inside just right for holding all these things. Do you want it?”
Qi Tian suddenly felt like he was being stared at by a cunning lioness. He glanced at Zhao Qian and noted the faint smile at her lips. Hurriedly, he said, “Princess, I have been very lucky today. I should give other brothers and sisters a chance. I don’t want the opportunity to get the Storage Bag. Please choose someone else from them. I have other things to do. Excuse me.”
Qi Tian turned to leave the stage, but at a signal from Zhao Qian, several guards quickly blocked his path, encircling him.
Qi Tian turned back to look at Zhao Qian and said, “Princess, please don’t do this. Give me a chance to…”
Before Qi Tian could finish speaking, Zhao Qian interrupted him, “Fine then, I will give you the opportunity to compete for the Storage Bag.”
Zhao Qian reached into thin air and in an instant, a red-tasseled spear, taller than she was, appeared in her hand. The spear shaft was engraved with countless runes, flames flickered on the red tassels, and the spear tip shone with a dim, cold light.
The moment she held the spear, Zhao Qian’s temperament completely changed. It went from an aloof and noble princess to a woman warrior who seemed to have stepped off a battlefield. Her demeanor was icy, and her air was chilling.
Zhao Qian raised her spear, pointed it at Qi Tian, and said, “Qi Tian, come on. I give you one opportunity: if you can withstand three moves from my spear, I will give you the Storage Bag.”
Qi Tian gulped and said, “Princess, are you joking? At least this spear is at the Human Grade top grade, right?”
“Boy, open your eyes wide and see. The spear in Princess’s hand is a Low Earth-grade Spirit Military called Sunset Snow Python Spear. It is sealed with the spirit of a Snow Python, it is unmatched and peerless in power,” said a guard.
Qi Tian swallowed again, the first time he’d ever seen a legendary Low Earth-grade Spirit Military. “Princess, I’m unarmed, how can I fight you?”
