Chapter 2178 - 2181: Miss Fei, Come with Me

"Heh heh..."

Qin Tian looked at Feili Xue, silly smile.

Seeing this, Feili Xue rolled her eyes at Qin Tian and said, "Go ahead, what do you want me to help with this time?"

"You know me well, heh heh..."

Qin Tian grinned mischievously. Now, appearing in front of Feili Xue, he didn't even need to speak; Feili Xue knew there was something he needed her help with.

"I have two people wanted by the Dragon Slayer Department, and I need your help to get them out while you're out." Qin Tian lowered his voice, saying.

"Women?"

Feili Xue stared at Qin Tian, asking.

"Yes." Qin Tian replied.

"Two women?"

"Yes."

"You... Gongsun Third Lady, is she included?"

"No, two others."

"You, you..."

After a series of questions, Feili Xue was so angry she didn't know what to say, pointing at Qin Tian, shaking her head and sighing, "What kind of person have you become now, to do such outrageous things for women, you really..."

"Are you jealous?"

Seeing Feili Xue pursing her lips angrily, Qin Tian asked with a chuckle.

Feili Xue was stunned upon hearing this.

Jealous? Jealous of what?

She looked at Qin Tian, thinking to herself, indeed, why was she so worked up over Qin Tian's matters? Even if he's caught by the Dragon Slayer Department, I've helped him so many times, done my best, what am I worried about?

Calming down, Feili Xue realized she had been a bit out of line earlier, taking a deep breath, she said, "You want me to take two fugitives out of the city, what if we get caught, our Alchemy Bureau would be completely finished, you know that?"

"I know."

Qin Tian nodded, seeing the blush spreading across Feili Xue's fair face, he smiled lightly, "Planning depends on humans, success depends on Heaven. If your Alchemy Bureau really gets finished, you come find me in West Capital City, and I'll build you a place twice as big as your current bureau for you to use. Hmm, and the funding, I'll double what the Emperor Xuan provided, how about that?"

Feili Xue was stunned, "Really?"

"Of course."

Qin Tian said without hesitation, "Teacher Fei, I don't know why at this point, you insist on working for Emperor Xuan. Our Qin Country is the legitimate one. The disgusting things Emperor Xuan does, just thinking about it makes one feel uncomfortable, look, how many people nationwide oppose him."

"Why not, come to my West Capital City, and I'll welcome you as an honored guest, your Alchemy Bureau, I can promote it to a first-class institution and confer you as a noble, how about it?"

Feili Xue was dumbfounded.

Qin Tian suddenly bringing up this proposition made her somewhat tempted.

After all, currently under Emperor Xuan, she felt the risks and had done many things against her conscience.

She also knew well that Emperor Xuan is a treacherous person, she could not serve someone like him.

In contrast, Qin Tian, at least they had a good relationship, and she had helped Qin Tian many times before, understanding his character. If she really went to West Capital, Qin Tian would surely keep his word and treat her as an honored guest.

"I'll, I'll think about it..."

Feili Xue took a deep breath and said.

At this moment, Qin Tian saw an opportunity to win her over, grinning at Feili Xue, "The 'think about it' you mentioned, does it mean you need to discuss with the Fourteenth Prince?"

Upon hearing this, Feili Xue was startled, once again looking up at Qin Tian, she did not flat-out deny it.

"The Fourteenth Prince and Long Yin are both my allies now, feel free to solicit his opinion," Qin Tian said.

Only then did Feili Xue realize that Qin Tian was already aware of her relationship with the Fourteenth Prince.

"Alright, I'll help you get these two people out, but you must remember your promise today, no reneging," Feili Xue said through gritted teeth.

"Don't believe me? Let's pinky swear."

Qin Tian chuckled, extending his hand, as if to make a pinky-swear alliance with Feili Xue.

Feili Xue rolled her eyes at him speechlessly, "Childish."

Qiu'er and Huanhuan were entrusted by Qin Tian to Feili Xue, and then, Qin Tian and Gongsun Third Lady, one in front and one behind, easily evaded the city gate searches, leaving the Imperial City.

After waiting outside the Imperial City for a day, Feili Xue indeed managed to bring Qiu'er and Huanhuan out.

She was the second-in-command at the Alchemy Bureau, second only to her master, frequently entering and exiting the major city gates of the capital, the city gate guards all knew her, so it was easy to pass off.

Saying goodbye to Feili Xue, Qin Tian and the others headed west, quickly returning to West Capital City.

By this time, Gongsun Third Lady's subordinates had already settled down in West Capital City.

Duan Xiaodao, following Qin Tian's instructions, was assisting the Gongsun Family in establishing a new Gongsun residence in West Capital City.

After Gongsun Third Lady arrived in West Capital City, she began widely issuing notices to convene a temporary meeting of various branches of the Gongsun Family in West Capital City.

At this time, the Gongsun Family in the Imperial City, after the death of Gongsun Ninth Lady, the Dragon Slayer Department reinstated the previously reclusive Gongsun Seventh Lady as the new Family Head.

As Gongsun Third Lady issued the notice for a temporary family meeting, Gongsun Seventh Lady in the Imperial City simultaneously issued a notice for a temporary family meeting with identical timing, only the location was in the Imperial City.

With two opposing Gongsun families, now it was up to the branch institutions to decide their allegiance.

Fortunately, for the family meeting half a month later, twelve branch leaders came to West Capital City, and some from remote areas, unable to attend, excused themselves to Gongsun Third Lady.

Whereas on Gongsun Seventh Lady's side, only six attended, a stark contrast.

The Gongsun Family was thereby split, and Gongsun Third Lady began to prepare to confront and destroy the Imperial City Gongsun Family head-on.

While peace prevailed in the Imperial City and East State, Yueya City was in a state of continued stalemate.

Beneath the surface calm, an undercurrent of treachery flowed.

The Imperial City and West Capital City, both sent emissaries to establish contact with the Dragon Clan, seeking their military aid.

At this time, the Dragon Clan had yet to decide, causing the deadlock between the Imperial City and West Capital to continue, neither able to devour the other, both wary of becoming prey to the Dragon Clan's intervention.

Amidst the stalemate, Qin Tian awaited news from Sima Tianchen in the Imperial City.

Finally having some free time, he resumed cultivation, especially focusing on mastering the Divine Elephant Power.

Now, he had reached the Third Level of Divine Elephant Power, its might far surpassing that of the Power of Nine Dragons, particularly its sudden bursts, akin to a mountain-shaking roar, a torrential flood, catching foes off guard.

This was Qin Tian's current ultimate skill in cultivation.

He continuously solidified his True Qi, feeling the Dan Tian Qi Sea gradually expanding, seeming to reach a critical point for breakthrough, yet no matter what, Qin Tian found it difficult to surpass this point.

He went to find the Immortal Jiu.

After being severely injured, Immortal Jiu's strength had only recovered by about thirty to forty percent, convalescing in West Capital City, but seemingly enjoying a cozy life.

"Heh heh, Late Stage Flying Immortal Realm? Not bad, kid."

Seeing Qin Tian come for advice, Immortal Jiu took a sip of his wine, looking at him with some surprise.