Qi Tian's face creased into a wry smile as the True Dragon Qi manifested.
It was over.
His transaction couldn't be completed.
Why hadn't he noticed the thing within Lin Xiao earlier?
If he had, why would he have been foolish enough to agree to that impossible transaction?
Not only could he not complete it, but no one in the world could.
This was truly solidified True Dragon Qi!
Even his master would have to show deference.
He had previously thought it was mere recognition, but now he understood; he had been too naive.
He reckoned those old timers had discovered it long ago.
With that thought, Qi Tian decisively shook his head and said, "Forget it, I forfeit."
"Huh?"
Lin Xiao blinked in surprise at Qi Tian's behavior, and then saw the three puppets surrounding him vanish.
"I hadn't seen you use this kind of power before. If you had, I wouldn't have agreed to that transaction," Qi Tian said with a sigh. "With this kind of protection… I can't even imagine who could complete the transaction with them."
Lin Xiao blinked again. He had been preparing for a tough fight, and to see if he could gauge his true strength. Unexpectedly, Qi Tian had suddenly given up, and from his words, it seemed Lin Xiao's power was even more formidable than he imagined.
Could it be some legendary, invincible cheat code?
"Alright, it's the New Year. Alas, what a pity… Let's celebrate the holiday. I won't say anything more!" Qi Tian’s demeanor shifted instantly. He pulled out his laptop and continued poring over documents, determined to absorb all the information within.
As he scrolled, he leaped up onto the watchtower as if nothing had happened.
Lin Xiao looked up at Qi Tian, who had returned to the watchtower. He blinked, utterly bewildered. What was this all about?
Why had the man just… given up so readily?
Not only had he given up, but he was acting as if nothing had occurred, leaving Lin Xiao utterly confused.
Was this a testament to Qi Tian's exceptional nature?
To be able to act as if nothing had happened, his composure… Lin Xiao couldn't emulate that.
Perhaps only Qi Tian could achieve such a feat.
For him, it was simply a matter of weighing his own benefits and drawbacks. He had done what he considered to be the most correct thing, both when agreeing to the transaction and when choosing to forfeit after discovering the strength of the golden dragon within him. This applied to all their previous dealings.
Therefore, he felt no guilt. If the transaction failed, he would compensate.
With this realization, Lin Xiao let out a long sigh, trying to calm his emotions. He then walked over to Qi Tian's side.
"Young Sect Master Qi Tian, can you tell me who you were making the transaction with?" Lin Xiao asked.
In his understanding, the most likely party for such a transaction would be the Beautiful Country. As for those within the country, the Misty Immortal Palace might be able to provide what Qi Tian desired, but Lin Xiao couldn't fathom why the Misty Immortal Palace would need to kill him at this juncture.
After all, he was currently helping the Misty Immortal Palace to train its disciples, enhance its strength, and restore its former glory.
"I have my principles," Qi Tian replied without looking back.