Heavenly Dao Engine-Chapter 55 - 00 Receiving the Reward

Chapter 55: Chapter 0055: Receiving the Reward

Chapter 55 -0055: Receiving the Reward

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“Come along, Qi Tian, follow me to the Returning Nest Palace to collect your reward. You’ve done great service for our Huangque Hall this time, and you will not go unrewarded.”

Liang Xiaolong took Qi Tian with him as they left the Martial Arts Arena, and then personally accompanied Qi Tian to the Returning Nest Palace, also known as the Task Hall, to collect the reward for coming out tops in the county master screening competition.

Liang Xiaolong gave a detailed report of Qi Tian’s performance to the steward of the Returning Nest Palace. After checking, the steward gave out eighty mid-grade Essence Qi Pills and took out two papers, which were respectively a Human-grade top-grade Spirit Military and Yellow-grade top-quality martial arts. Because Qi Tian performed outstandingly in the county master screening competition and contributed the most, the Returning Nest Palace allowed him to select either a Spirit Military or a martial art as a reward.

The first thing Qi Tian looked at was the martial arts. He had always been using a Yellow-rank lower class movement skill called Chasing Wind Step. During his spar with Zhao Qian, he felt that this movement skill’s speed was a bit slow and had to activate the Heavenly Dao Engine to meet his speed needs.

Every time the Heavenly Dao Engine is activated, it consumes fuel, just like an airplane’s fuel tank, which becomes useless when it runs out of fuel. So if there is a movement skill with a faster base speed, he would meet his speed needs without activating the Heavenly Dao Engine. He could save the time to activate the Heavenly Dao Engine, so he would not run out of fuel when he needed it most.

The list of martial arts options let Qi Tian down because it did not have any movement skills. After asking the steward about this, the steward informed him that the Imperial Master Mansion had very few movement skills. Qi Tian could choose the Stepping Goose Step, the same movement skill used by Zhao Qian, even though the Returning Nest Palace would not make up the price difference for him.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tian looked at the list of Human-grade top-grade Spirit Military. He intended to pick up the Stepping Goose Step if there were no Spirit Military he particularly needed.

The list displayed a lot of Human-grade top-grade Spirit Military, including weapons like swords and spears, armors like inner and soft armors, and defensive gears like shields and arm shields. There were also accessories like earrings and hairpins.

Qi Tian needed all these items, but there was not an urgent need to obtain them right away. Just when he was about to give up on choosing a Human-grade top-grade Spirit Military as a reward, he suddenly noticed something different from other Human-grade top-grade Spirit Military at the end of the list — the Thunder Axe Talisman, of which there were three instead of one like the others.

An idea popped in Qi Tian’s mind, and he eagerly asked, “Why are there three Thunder Axe Talismans?”

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The steward replied indifferently, “The Thunder Axe Talisman is a one-time consumable. It packs a punch and can pose a significant threat to cultivators at the peak of the Qi cultivation stage. Even weaker Foundation Establishment stage powerhouses have to beware of it. But a Thunder Axe Talisman can only be used once, and it’s gone after that. So, it can only be used to save lives, don’t even think about using it in combat.”

Hearing this, Qi Tian made up his mind instantly and said, “I don’t want any other Spirit military, I want it.”

Liang Xiaolong advised, “Qi Tian, think twice. The Thunder Axe Talisman might be more in number, but they can only be used three times in total, and they’re gone after that. Unlike other Human-grade top-grade Spirit Military, which can be used for many years. I, for example, have had one for over ten years.”

“Brother Liang, I just obtained a staff of Human-grade top-grade Spirit Military level, so I’m not in urgent need of Human-grade top-grade Spirit Military. But what I do need urgently is this life-saving measure.” Qi Tian explained with a smile. This was only the superficial reason, though. The real reason was his strong self-confidence; he believed that by the time he reached Liang Xiaolong’s age, he would be equipped with formidable weapons.

This was his deepest thought, but it was something he could not say as it would embarrass Liang Xiaolong.

Recalling Qi Tian’s plan to get assigned as a county master rather than staying at the Imperial Master Mansion for cultivation, Liang Xiaolong considered that it would not be appropriate without some life-saving measures. Therefore, he stopped trying to convince Qi Tian otherwise.

The steward took out a wooden box with three mahjong tile size Thunder Axe Talismans arranged side by side. The steward opened the box, let Qi Tian inspect the goods, and pointed out the methods to use the Thunder Axe Talisman inside the box. As long as he follows the methods, he can activate the Thunder Axe Talisman within three seconds to attack the enemy.

Qi Tian didn’t expect it to take three seconds to activate the Thunder Axe Talisman, which slightly weakened its life-saving function. Moments can change quickly in a battle, your enemy will not necessarily give you the luxury of three extra seconds. However, as long as it’s used wisely, it can still threaten cultivators at the peak of the Qi cultivation stage, the crucial point is when and how it is used.

Qi Tian put away the Thunder Axe Talisman and the Middle-grade Essence Qi Pill. After thinking for a moment, he asked, “Brother, if I am willing to pay, can I buy the top-grade Human Grade Spiritual Artifact or Yellow Grade Top Quality martial techniques on the list?”

The steward raised his eyelids and glanced at him. “Don’t you know the rules of our Imperial Master Mansion? All items in the Returning Nest Palace can only be used as rewards, and only the disciples of the Master Mansion who have made contributions can receive them. There’s absolutely no possibility of buying them, even if you’re willing to pay two or three times their value.”

“Oh, okay.” Qi Tian could only smile bitterly, realizing that he couldn’t simply buy them with money.

The steward then put on a smiling face again, “However, there are exceptions to every rule. I can’t sell you the spiritual weapons or martial techniques, but if you want the magic pills, I’m able to sell you some. But only commonly used pills like the Middle-grade Essence Qi Pill and the Rejuvenating Pill are available, and the prices are the same as in the Pill Hall, no bargains. Are you interested?”

Qi Tian thought for a moment then nodded. He took out two thousand five hundred gold notes and bought them all into Middle-grade Essence Qi Pills, a total of two hundred and fifty.

The steward happily handed the pills to Qi Tian, then took his gold notes and laughed. The pills he obtained from the Pill Hall as rewards were priced lower than the retail price. The difference in price was a benefit for him and the others at the Returning Nest Palace.

Qi Tian followed Liang Xiaolong to Huangque Hall. Liang Xiaolong took him directly to the center of Huangque Hall. That was the forbidden area of the hall, where only the hall master and those permitted by the hall master were allowed to enter.

Liang Xiaolong stood with Qi Tian outside the forbidden area. After informing one of the attending stewards of their purpose, they waited outside the area.

In short order, the steward let them through.

Liang Xiaolong led Qi Tian into the forbidden area and stopped outside the master’s special room. “Master, I have brought Qi Tian to you.”

The door opened, and Han Chengnuo stood inside the room, smiling at Qi Tian, “Did you receive your award from the Master Mansion?”

Qi Tian nodded, “Master, I have received a total of eighty…”

Before Qi Tian could finish, Han Chengnuo waved his hand, “You don’t need to tell me what the reward was. You’re too honest. In the future, don’t tell anyone about this kind of thing. It’s your secret. The more secrets you keep, the more mysterious people find you. When they want to take action against you, they will think twice. Do you understand?”

“Thanks for your guidance, Master.” Qi Tian was very respectful in front of Han Chengnuo. In front of such a powerful man, it would never hurt to show too much respect. Acting rude or secretive could get him in trouble. Qi Tian understood this, that’s why he was open about it. However, that doesn’t mean he would tell everything. Some secrets must not be told to anyone.

“Qi Tian, I told you. If you can fight five opponents alone and achieve first place in the preliminary round of the County Master selection, I will give you a once in a lifetime opportunity. You have succeeded, so naturally, I will fulfil my promise. Here, take a look at this.” Han Chengnuo picked up a piece of paper from the table and handed it to Qi Tian.

Qi Tian initially thought it was a list of rewards like the one in Returning Nest Palace, and his heart was filled with joy. He could not miss an opportunity if there were good movement techniques here. However, when he looked down at the items on the list, he let out a small exclamation.

“‘Basic Knowledge of the Immortal Cultivation World’, ‘Basic Cultivation of National Masters’, ‘Common Talisman Material Selection and Manufacturing’… This is a booklist.”

After Qi Tian finished reading the booklist, Han Chengnuo laughed. “I know you intend to go to the county for a few years of training. You’re underestimating the position of a County Master. It’s not that easy, and much more dangerous than staying in the Master Mansion, ten times or even a hundred times more dangerous. If you want to do well as a County Master, you must be fully prepared. The books on this list are the ones I carefully selected for you. They cover all aspects of being a County Master. If you understand and master all the books I’ve told you about, it will not only benefit you in performing as a County Master, but will also greatly help your future cultivation.”

Qi Tian was overjoyed to hear it. He needed someone knowledgeable to guide him. It was like having an examination guide, Han Chengnuo told him what he needed to know about the exam, which would save him a great deal of time. “Thanks, Master. I will go to the Hundred Spirit Hall right now to copy these classics.”