Mortal: Li Feiyu, who came from the realm of a supreme being

"It seems like I haven't heard anything from Extreme Yin Island in ages. Is that old ghost really keeping to himself?"

Jin Kui's voice echoed in the hall, neither too loud nor too soft, yet it possessed an imposing aura that commanded respect.

Below, a veiled woman bowed respectfully. She was graceful and wore a purple dress. Although her face was not visible, her exposed eyes were clear and bright, revealing a hint of intelligence.

"Reporting to the Grand Elder, it is said that Wu Chou of Ji Yin Island was killed by someone unknown. After Ji Yin Island issued a kill order, it sealed off the island, and it has been ten years since then."

Jin Kui chuckled and tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest: "Is that so? That old ghost isn't actively seeking revenge, but instead went into seclusion and sealed off the island... That's interesting."

Zi Ling raised her eyes slightly and saw that Jin Kui seemed to be interested, so she carefully said, "Zi Ling also thinks it's very unusual. This situation is more like the Extreme Yin Ancestor lost a battle with someone and was injured, and Wu Chou just paid for it with his life."

"That's possible," Jin Kui nodded. "But there's still something strange about this. We don't know who did it."

He paused, his gaze falling on Zi Ling, and suddenly laughed, "Zi Ling, didn't you make some kind of vow back then? Has no one asked you to fulfill it?"

Zi Ling's heart skipped a beat, but she remained calm and respectfully said, "Elder, you jest. There are still conditions for that oath to be fulfilled... Besides, if someone really comes with that thing, Zi Ling can only accept her fate. However, things have been peaceful these past few years."

"The Island of Extreme Yin has not been destroyed..." Jin Kui said with a half-smile, "You little girl, you know how to make excuses."

Just as Zi Ling was about to say something more, a sound of light landing came from outside the hall. A moment later, a burly man in purple robes strode in, his face covered in pockmarks, his aura deep and profound—it was Elder Ma.

"Elder Ma," Elder Ma bowed.

Jin Kui waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so polite. Elder Ma then straightened up and began to report on some recent trivial matters concerning the Star Palace: the recent movements of the outer sea monsters, the output of the various inner sea islands, the situation of newly recruited disciples...

Zi Ling stood quietly to the side, her eyes fixed on her nose and her mind at ease.

After exchanging a few words, Jin Kui suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, how is that person you brought back five years ago doing now?"

Elder Ma was taken aback, then realized: "The Grand Elder is talking about Li Feiyu? That kid just reached the Foundation Establishment stage a month ago."

"Oh?" Jin Kui raised an eyebrow slightly. "Ah? Five years to reach Foundation Establishment, I must say, no wonder you have a Heavenly Spiritual Root?"

Zi Ling heard this and her heart stirred slightly.

Li Feiyu? Why does this name feel so familiar? But the only person she knows with the surname Li is the senior Li who saved her back then. How could he have become a new disciple with the Heavenly Spirit Root who has joined the Star Palace?

As she was thinking, Jin Kui suddenly waved his hand.

Zi Ling understood and quickly bowed, saying, "If the Grand Elder has no further instructions, Zi Ling will take her leave."

Jin Kui hummed in response, without even glancing over.

Zi Ling took two steps back, turned around and left. As she walked out of the main hall, she let out a soft breath, her mind preoccupied with the fragments of words she had just overheard.

……

Inside the hall, after Zi Ling's figure disappeared, Jin Kui withdrew his gaze and asked, "Where's Ling girl?"

Elder Ma said, "With the Qi Refining stage at its thirteenth level, one can also establish a foundation within six months."

Jin Kui was somewhat surprised: "Oh?"

He remembered Ling Yuling's aptitude: dual spiritual roots, not exactly top-tier. Although she was given ample resources, the two saints hadn't left any instructions before their seclusion, so the elders dared not act on their own and could only let her cultivate on her own. Over the years, there must have been quite a few mistakes and omissions; it was unexpected that she could reach the Qi Refining Perfection stage at such a young age.

Elder Ma seemed to know what he was thinking and explained, "According to the reports from the spirit birds left behind, it is Li Feiyu who is guiding Ling Yatou's cultivation. Sometimes when Ling Yatou's cultivation technique is not flowing smoothly, or her body is not adapted to the current cultivation rhythm, it is Li Feiyu who helps to modify and adjust it."

Kim Kyu's eyes finally changed.

"Someone at the Qi Refining stage can instruct others on cultivation? And even modify cultivation techniques?"

"Yes," Elder Ma said. "I have also checked, and there are indeed a few minor adjustments to the 'Azure Sea Technique' that Ling'er is cultivating. The changes are very clever, preserving the core of the original technique while also fitting Ling'er's own meridian characteristics. I ask myself, I could not have done this at the Qi Refining stage."

Jin Kui was silent for a moment, then asked, "So what does Li Feiyu cultivate himself?"

"The Three Eternal Radiance Technique," Elder Ma said. "It's that ancient cultivation method that's been gathering dust in the corner of the scripture pavilion. He picked it up right away without any difficulty, as if he was born to practice it."

Jin Kui's lips curled up slightly.

"This is getting more and more interesting."

He stood up, paced a few steps, and suddenly said, "Go to the Scripture Pavilion and pick out some cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities, incomplete ones, preferably the kind that look profound but are actually lacking in substance, and bring them to him."

Elder Ma was taken aback: "What does the Grand Elder mean...?"

"Let's test him," Jin Kui said. "Let's see if he's truly talented or just got lucky."

Elder Ma accepted the order: "Understood."

……

Three days later, at Li Feiyu's palace.

"These are carefully selected by me from the Scripture Pavilion. They are all high-level spells and supernatural abilities that can be cultivated by those in the Foundation Establishment stage." Elder Ma waved his sleeve, and more than a dozen jade slips landed on the stone table. "You have just established your foundation and need these to protect yourself. Take a look."

Li Feiyu glanced at the pile of jade slips and nodded: "Thank you, Elder Ma."

He casually picked one up and probed it with his divine sense.

After a moment, he put it down and picked up another one.

Put it down again, then pick it up again.

Elder Ma stood with his hands behind his back, his expression unchanged, but his eyes were constantly watching Li Feiyu's expression.

After about half an incense stick's time, Li Feiyu went through all the jade slips, looked up at Elder Ma, and had a somewhat subtle expression.

"Elder Ma... these cultivation techniques don't seem to be quite complete."

"Incomplete?" Elder Ma frowned slightly, immediately scanned the area with his divine sense, and said awkwardly, "There are too many cultivation techniques in the Scripture Pavilion, and some incomplete versions are mixed together. I didn't look carefully when I took them. These are the complete ones."

As he spoke, he waved his sleeve, and another pile of jade slips landed on the table, several more than the previous pile.

After Elder Ma finished doing all this, as if he had received some news, he left with a message: "I have urgent business to attend to. Please pack up these incomplete spell scrolls."

After saying that, he vanished in a flash of light.

Li Feiyu gazed in the direction he had left, her brows twitching almost imperceptibly.

This was clearly a test, and it seems things went smoothly; they did indeed notice his "talent" in modifying the cultivation technique.

……

Not long after Elder Ma left, a familiar voice came from outside the palace.

"Is Junior Brother Li here?"

It's Ling Yuling.

Li Feiyu raised his hand and released the restriction. Ling Yuling walked in and immediately saw the pile of jade slips on the stone table.

"What is this?" she asked curiously, leaning closer.

"Elder Ma just delivered these; he said they are high-level spells that can be cultivated by those in the Foundation Establishment stage," Li Feiyu said. "However, most of them are incomplete and cannot be practiced."

Ling Yuling casually picked up one, probed it with her divine sense, and her eyes lit up after a moment: "'Ice and Snow World'? I've heard of this. It's said to be a supernatural secret technique with a very wide range..."

She looked down, her face gradually falling: "Why is there only half?"

He picked up another one: "The Azure Wave Escape Technique? This one's good too... but it's incomplete as well?"

He picked up another one: "The Tide Sound Technique? This one..."

She examined the coins over and over, growing increasingly disappointed. Finally, she couldn't help but complain, "Why are they all damaged? How could Elder Ma try to fool people with these?"

Li Feiyu smiled and said, "There are many incomplete books in the library, so it's normal to take the wrong one."

Ling Yuling sighed, put down the jade slip, but her gaze lingered on the pile of jade slips, clearly reluctant to part with them.

Seeing this, Li Feiyu suddenly said, "If there's anything you like, senior brother, I can try to help you repair it."

Ling Yuling was taken aback and turned to look at him: "Repair? You can repair it?"

"Let's give it a try," Li Feiyu said. "I can't say for sure it will work, but it's better than just watching helplessly."

Ling Yuling's eyes lit up, but then she hesitated, "This...isn't this too much trouble for you?"

Li Feiyu shook his head, his tone natural: "It's not troublesome, but..."

He paused, then looked at Ling Yuling.

"But what?"

"However, as you know, there's a principle of give and take among cultivators," Li Feiyu said. "If I help you repair your cultivation technique, I'll exchange some resources for it. That's fair. After all, this is much more difficult than giving you pointers on your cultivation."

Ling Yuling was taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh out loud: "You've thought of everything."

She tilted her head and thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, it's settled then. What resources do you need? Pills? Spirit stones? Or something else?"

Li Feiyu said, "Medicines should be prioritized. After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, cultivation consumes even more resources, and the monthly quota from the Star Palace is not enough."

"Deal." Ling Yuling readily agreed. "I'll have someone send over a batch later. Could you take a look at this first—'Azure Wave Escape Technique'? I like this one."

She handed over the jade slip, her eyes full of anticipation.

Li Feiyu took it, probed it with his divine sense, and said as he looked at it, "Senior brother, please wait a few days, I'll think about it first."

"No rush, no rush." ​​Ling Yuling waved her hand, her face beaming with smiles. "Take your time."

She glanced at the pile of jade slips again and suddenly asked, "By the way, what do you plan to do with these incomplete copies? Send them all back to the Scripture Pavilion?"

Li Feiyu said, "I'll deliver it over later."

"Then I'll help you," Ling Yuling said, already starting to tidy up. "Anyway, I have nothing else to do."

Li Feiyu watched her busy figure and did not refuse.

He knew the purpose of this test was to see if he truly had the talent to modify and perfect ancient techniques at will.

Since Li Feiyu has come to the Star Palace, he has no intention of hiding his talents; he is determined to show his abilities.

Fortunately, this type of sharpness is the least likely to arouse fear and jealousy, but it can greatly enhance one's own value.

However, he shouldn't be too overpowered during the Foundation Establishment stage. He needs to exert his strength during the Core Formation stage, showcasing his talent on one hand and enhancing his value on the other.

On the other hand, he could also use the Star Palace to spread his secret methods for disrupting the regular order.

Sigh, it's all Ling Yuling's fault for being so useless; this second-generation immortal is just too awkward.

……

In a secluded corner on the sixty-ninth floor, a spirit bird the size of a fist perched on a branch, its gaze peering through the gaps in the leaves towards Li Feiyu's palace.

A moment later, it flapped its wings and took flight, disappearing into the sea of ​​clouds.