Chapter 1986: Chapter 1990: Dragon Clan’s Grand Diviner
Seeing Qin Tian’s gaze fixed on the Crystal Glass Ball, uncertain yet intrigued, the shop assistant quickly said, "Sir, if you don’t believe it, please stand here and watch..."
The shop assistant took the Crystal Glass Ball and gradually moved away from Qin Tian. When the distance between the two reached beyond three meters, the red glow emitted by the Crystal Glass Ball slowly faded until it disappeared completely!
"What on earth is this thing!"
Qin Tian felt a tightness in his heart.
Why would this Crystal Glass Ball connect to him? And why was the connection so obvious?
Who was the person that handed this Crystal Glass Ball to the shop assistant?
It was given to the shop assistant half a month ago...
This indicates that the person anticipated Qin Tian’s arrival here, and knew it half a month in advance!
Around the Dragon Clan’s Imperial Palace, this inn is the closest, most luxurious, and highly private, so that person concluded he would stay here upon coming to Panlong City!
Could they have... planned ahead and guessed his actions so accurately?
Such confidence!
"You, come in."
Qin Tian hesitated for a moment but then invited the shop assistant into the room.
Since the opponent determined he would come to Panlong Island, that person must know him well enough and specifically instructed the shop assistant to watch for his arrival, which means the person is waiting with a purpose.
Qin Tian was certain he had no enemies in the Dragon Clan, especially now that Long Xuanji had left for East State.
Thus, he focused on the shop assistant and asked, "Who gave you this Crystal Glass Ball? What does that person want with my arrival?"
The shop assistant shook his head, "Sir, I don’t know. That gentleman simply asked me to await your arrival and, once you arrived, to hand the Crystal Glass Ball to you and then ask you to take it to Green Bamboo Lodge."
"Green Bamboo Lodge? Where is it?" Qin Tian was startled.
The shop assistant said, "Green Bamboo Lodge is within the Green Bamboo Forest on Panlong Island. Sir, you can find out by asking around once you step outside."
Qin Tian stored the Crystal Glass Ball and immediately headed to the Green Bamboo Forest.
The Green Bamboo Forest, though a common name, is quite renowned on Panlong Island.
Qin Tian easily gathered information about this place, covered in verdant bamboo, and proceeded along the mountain path into the depths of the bamboo forest, discovering a bamboo lodge atop the mountain—the Green Bamboo Lodge he sought.
Qin Tian expanded his Divine Sense and confirmed there was no danger around before proceeding cautiously up the mountain.
At the entrance of the Green Bamboo Lodge, Qin Tian found no one. Holding the Crystal Glass Ball, he slowly stepped inside the lodge.
This was a three-level bamboo lodge with a backyard, surrounded by ample Spiritual Energy—a place that seemed perfect for cultivation and well-being.
"Know the divine’s will, predict destiny, discern human hearts, understand the heavenly machine."
As Qin Tian entered the Green Bamboo Lodge, a voice echoed, followed by a black-robed figure descending the stairs from the second floor of the lodge, walking steadily as he spoke aloud, "Qin Tian, you have finally arrived."
Qin Tian saw it was a black-robed figure, completely covered in the black robe, revealing only his cheek, which appeared emaciated and spoke of his advanced age.
He supported himself with a dragon-headed cane as he descended, and as Qin Tian focused on him, he became lost in thought—
This elder, he had seen him before!
Back in East State, Qin Tian had encountered him, along with the Dragon Clan’s dragoness Long Xueqi, and a Princess Xue Yao from a branch of the Imperial Family!
So many years had passed, yet Qin Tian hadn’t expected to meet this elder again today!
"Senior, you must be the legendary Tianji Master of the Dragon Clan?"
Watching the black-robed elder walk beside him, Qin Tian inquired.
In truth, the black-robed elder’s identity was rather obvious.
His attire and the dragon-headed cane in his hand indicated to the world that he was the renowned State Preceptor Tianji Master of the Dragon Clan!
"Haha, after all these years, you still recognize me?"
Tianji Master gestured to Qin Tian to sit as the two of them sat opposite each other at a small wooden table in the main lodge.
"You may hand me the item now."
Tianji Master indicated to Qin Tian to give him the Crystal Glass Ball.
Qin Tian asked, "Senior, what’s inside this Crystal Glass Ball? Why does it respond to me?"
"Haha, King Qin, I suspect you have countless questions for me now, don’t you? No rush, I will tell you. However, before I answer, first tell me, you’ve come this time to visit the Empress, haven’t you?"
Tianji Master was one of Long Tianwu’s closest confidants. Back then, it was rumored that Tianji Master had single-handedly supported Long Tianwu to ascend to the position of Empress, aiding her in quelling the Dragon Clan’s rebellion, marking him as a true power broker behind the Dragon Clan.
At present, if Qin Tian wished to meet Long Tianwu, establishing a good relationship with Tianji Master would simplify matters significantly.
"Yes, I came to visit your Empress."
Qin Tian looked at Tianji Master, "Master, you must have predicted I would come, thus arranging for someone to wait for me at the inn?"
Tianji Master smiled faintly, "Your West State failed twice to persuade the Empress, eventually you had to come personally; to predict this was not difficult. Our Dragon Clan’s army is now pivotal in the Tianyuan Dynasty’s civil war."
Qin Tian nodded, "I agree with that. I’m just curious, Master, since you foresaw my return, why wait here for me?"
"I mean no harm, King Qin, you can rest assured," Tianji Master smiled gently, "On the contrary, I’m here to help you."
"Oh?"
"You currently seek an audience with the Empress but lack a proper channel, am I right? I can personally take you there."
"Oh?"
Surprised by Tianji Master’s proactive offer, Qin Tian asked, "Master, can you tell me why you’re willing to help me?"
"To know the divine’s will, to measure destiny. Perhaps it is destiny itself, you and I have a connection, you have a connection with the Dragon Clan, and helping you is also fate."
Tianji Master spoke a string of vague words, leaving Qin Tian bewildered.
Rumor had it that the Dragon Clan’s Tianji Master was knowledgeable across ages, capable of predicting divine will, and profoundly mysterious.
"Well then, Master, can you take me to see the Empress now?"
Conversing with such an extraordinary person, Qin Tian felt a bit exhausted, so he decided to cut to the chase and speak openly.
Upon finishing his statement, Qin Tian noticed Tianji Master fixing him with a peculiar gaze.
His gaze carried a strange radiance, akin to sunlight, instantly enveloping Qin Tian.
Originally, Qin Tian was cautious, but sensing no hostility from Tianji Master, he relaxed his vigilance, staring into Tianji Master’s profound eyes full of age.
"Hmm... hmm..."
Fixated on Qin Tian, Tianji Master nodded incessantly, seemingly admiring something, and whispered, "My assessment back then was indeed correct. Haha, with demonic east wind, the Flying Dragon in the Sky! The Flying Dragon has ascended!"
