Heavenly Dao Engine-Chapter 98 - 00 Potential of the Best Actor

Chapter 98: Chapter 0098: Potential of the Best Actor

Chapter 98 -0098: Potential of the Best Actor

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The cultivators standing at the doorway seemed indifferent to Qi Tian’s threat. There wasn’t a hint of change in their expressions. Two of them guarded the entrance while the other two stepped into the VIP box. Once they were stationed in front of the half-wall inside to set up defenses, a fuzzy head suddenly appeared in the doorway. Its snout slightly opened spewing a pungent stench from its salivation, and its eyes looked murderously at anyone in sight as though they were mortal enemies.

“What the hell?” Qi Tian jumped in fright and bounded onto the half-wall, finding a corner to curl into. “Go away, shoo, shoo quickly! Didn’t they know I was chased for three blocks by a dog as a kid? They brought it here to scare me? Are they trying to intimidate me into surrendering my coins?”

The Red-eyed Demon Wolf King coolly glanced at Qi Tian. It toured around the VIP box first, then walked up to Qi Tian. Its large body towered, enabling it to look straight at Qi Tian perched above on the half-wall without even lifting its head.

Qi Tian scrunched down and screamed in terror, “Make it go away! Quickly make it leave!”

Ignoring Qi Tian’s fear, the Red-eyed Demon Wolf King sniffed around his body, hoping to detect the scent of the Spirit Beast Bracelet. However, it had been cleaned by the Heavenly Dao Engine, leaving no trace of scent. This creature was merely at the peak of Qi cultivation and it would be impossible for others even of higher levels to find any trace of it.

Unable to locate the Spirit Beast Bracelet on Qi Tian, the Red-eyed Demon Wolf King lost interest. After many years of domestication by the Yi family, it no longer had a taste for human flesh. After all, it wouldn’t take the trouble of going after a Qi Cultivating Stage 4 weakling like Qi Tian.

Just as the Red-eyed Demon Wolf King vacated the VIP box and Qi Tian was about to jump down from the half-wall, another furry head appeared at the doorway. Its eyes were even more frosty and ferocious than that of the Red-eyed Demon Wolf King.

“What’s this? How come I’ve never seen this kind of Beast before? Is it a leopard? But why does it have wings?” Qi Tian feigned enthusiasm, appearing more and more like a potential Oscar-winning actor. “Considering its appearance, is its mother a leopard or a bird?”

Regardless of whether it was the Red-eyed Demon Wolf King or the current Red Sky Eagle, they were both intelligent and understood human speech. They knew Qi Tian was being insolent. The Red Sky Eagle bared its teeth at Qi Tian and let out a warning roar, its formidable aura erupting.

Qi Tian jumped in fright, lost his balance, and fell from the half-wall.

The two cultivators guarding the half-wall thought Qi Tian was trying to escape but noticed that Qi Tian was already back on his feet, peering fearfully at the Red Sky Eagle over the wall and shrieking, “Help, help. The leopard is going to eat people.”

“Steady, my lord.” A soft voice wafted from the entrance of the VIP Box and a beautiful female cultivator appeared at the doorway.

The cultivators guarding the box all bowed simultaneously. “Miss Li.”

Li walked gracefully to the half-wall, her large eyes seemingly about to talk. “No need to panic, my lord. We are just conducting routine check-ups to weed out potential threats among us. It is all to better safeguard the security of our esteemed guests like yourself.”

“You… you can carry out your inspections, I have no objections. But you can’t use man-eating leopards for that.” Qi Tian was now somewhat at a loss for words.

Miss Li caressed the Red Sky Eagle’s head. Closing its eyes, it seemed to really enjoy her gentle touch. “Don’t panic, my lord. Look, it’s quite gentle and kind-hearted, it doesn’t eat humans. Are you reassured now?”

Qi Tian nodded and stood up from behind the half-wall. He valorously said, “May I touch it?”

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“Of course.” Miss Li seemed quite amenable.

With great trepidation, Qi Tian reached out to touch the Red Sky Eagle’s head. Suddenly, the Red Sky Eagle’s eyes flew open, and it emitted a loud roar in Qi Tian’s direction.

Ah…

Qi Tian jumped in surprise, his face gone pale, stumbling backward and landing flat on his ass. “The leopard is eating people.”

Li flashed a look of disgust. The man in front of her was approaching his twenties, his cultivation weak, and his courage even weaker. What a waste. She couldn’t be bothered to give Qi Tian another glance, turning to lead the way out of the VIP box. “Let’s go.”

Soon, Li, Red Sky Eagle, and the rest left the VIP box. From start to finish, they found nothing suspicious about Qi Tian.

Qi Tian got up from the ground, climbed over the half wall, and returned to the VIP box. All his antics had attracted the attention of many people. He had originally hoped to use the VIP box to conceal his identity, but that plan was done for. However, switching to another box was no longer an option. He just had to make do.

Qi Tian walked straight to the entrance, saw that the same maid was still there, and exclaimed angrily, “Go report to your manager. My spirit has been greatly traumatized. If the Lianying Trade Union can’t give me a satisfactory explanation, I won’t participate in this auction. Damn it, I brought twenty million. Can’t I enjoy a privileged experience anywhere else? Insult to injury, I’m being treated like a thief here.”

The maid hastily left to convey Qi Tian’s fury to the manager.

Moments later, the maid returned with Zhu Ziyan, dazzling everyone with her beauty. Like a ripe peach, her every frown and smile was seductive. She said in a sweet tone, “My dear guest, I apologize for the scare earlier. As a self-punishment, I will take three drinks.”

The maid brought in a tray with a wine jug and two wine cups. Zhu Ziyan filled both cups and lifted each to drink. Her lips brushed gently against the cup, leaving a faint lip mark on the white inner lining, which was particularly alluring.

Zhu Ziyan filled both wine cups again and locked eyes with Qi Tian. In the fluttering of her eyelashes, even Qi Tian, who had been playacting this whole time, was tempted. “Sir, do you want to join me for a drink? With your handsome looks, I wouldn’t mind sharing a drink.”

Humph, don’t think you can attract me with your charms. I’m a man of honor. You finish the last cup of wine, then we can discuss compensation. Just so you know, if the compensation isn’t satisfactory, I’m leaving right away.” All the while, Qi Tian’s eyes would occasionally steal a glance at the mature beauty, Zhu Ziyan.

Zhu Ziyan took the third cup and drained it in one gulp. She took out a card from her bosom and handed it to Qi Tian, saying, “This is a membership card worth one million coins. If you participate in the auction and the total auction price exceeds ten million, you can take out this card and deduct a million coins from your bill. Does this compensation satisfy you?”

“One million?” Qi Tian’s eyes lit up but he still feigned indifference, retorting, “You think you can buy me off with one million. Do you think I am cheap?”

Zhu Ziyan muttered to herself what a “greedy” man he was, although they indeed didn’t want to offend such a valuable customer as Qi Tian. Offending one or two of such customers didn’t matter much, but the fear was damaging a reputation and discouraging other valued customers from coming to their place. This time, allowing the Yi family and Li to conduct a full search at the auction venue was indeed too much. The Lianying Trade Union’s reputation would be ruined if they failed to appease the situation promptly.

“If one million won’t satisfy you, here’s an extra fifty thousand. Sir, this is the maximum compensation the Lianying Trade Union can offer,” Zhu Ziyan said, looking at Qi Tian with a pitiful face.

Qi Tian quickly stepped back and moved his gaze away from Zhu Ziyan. He made an effort to appear unaffected and said, “All right, consider it one hundred and fifty thousand for the sake of the Lianying Trade Union. This is for the last time, Miss. Zhu. If this happens again, I won’t come to the Lianying Trade Union.”

“Sure, rest assured there won’t be a next time. I have some other matters to attend to, so I will be leaving. If you need anything, you can ask Xiaohong to do it, or you can find me through her. Xiaohong, you must attend to him well. If he has the slightest dissatisfaction, you know the rules of the union.” A brief glint of iciness flashed through Zhu Ziyan’s eyes.

Xiaohong, the maid, trembled slightly and quickly lowered her head, responding, “Yes, I will serve him well.”

Zhu Ziyan flashed a charming smile at Qi Tian, then floated away, leaving behind a fragrant breeze.

Qi Tian waved at Xiaohong. “You may leave.”

Xiaohong, not daring to utter another word, stepped outside, carefully closing the VIP box door, ready to answer Qi Tian’s summons at any moment. In the Cultivation World, there are many cultivation practices requiring cultivators to preserve their vital energies. Those like Qi Tian, who were clearly smitten by a beauty like Zhu Ziyan yet dared not get close, were not uncommon. Thus, neither Zhu Ziyan nor Xiaohong had any suspicion about Qi Tian.

After resuming his seat, Qi Tian’s expressions faded, he pulled the gauze curtains back in place, watching Zhu Ziyan scurrying around outside and appeasing the guests. A cold smile came over his lips. The Lianying Trade Union causing Li and the Yi family to conduct a full search at the auction this time was a massive blow to the reputation of the Lianying Trade Union. Qi Tian speculated they would likely have to pay a hefty price to placate the guests.