Living as a Mortal: Grinding Experience Starting from the Underworld

Under Liu Qingfeng's reluctant gaze, Zhang Feng stepped into the teleportation array.

Since Zhang Feng was on Suihan Island, all of Liu Qingfeng's applications related to the governance of Suihan Island were always approved quickly.

Even their salaries and supplies were significantly more than before.

Liu Qingfeng cherished this opportunity, for it was a true backer; he had only encountered such a backer in his decades at the Star Palace.

After he mentioned Zhang Feng's name, most of the Star Palace stewards who usually took advantage of him dared not reach out for anything anymore.

He still vividly remembers that the first batch of supplies delivered to Suihan Island was approved by Jin Li, the commander of the Star Palace Guards.

He couldn't believe he could be connected with the higher-ups at Xinggong.

But Liu Qingfeng also knew why Zhang Feng had come.

After Zhang Guihe passed away, he was heartbroken for a long time, fearing that Zhang Feng would leave Suihan Island directly.

Fortunately, he stayed for a few more years, which at least allowed him to build connections with his superiors.

Even if Zhang Feng leaves now, he can still establish himself on Suihan Island, and may even earn resources for himself by managing and governing Suihan Island.

It's so much better than before.

Liu Qingfeng planned to preserve Zhang Feng's cave dwelling on Suihan Island, thinking that such a powerful figure might one day return to Suihan Island for a visit.

Maybe I'll be able to make a fortune then.

With these thoughts in mind, Liu Qingfeng slowly walked towards his Star Palace residence.

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On Falling Star Island, Zhang Feng stepped out of the Star Palace Teleportation Array. It has to be said that the token given by Jin Kui was really useful, but it would expose his whereabouts.

However, Zhang Feng wasn't afraid; at worst, he simply wouldn't go to Tianxing City.

He really didn't want to go to Tianxing City; once he entered, he might be invited for tea by the Star Palace guards.

If Jin Kui were to coerce us into doing other tasks, it would be a losing proposition.

So Jin Qing arranged to meet Zhang Feng in Tianxing City, but Zhang Feng refused outright.

Therefore, Jinqing was renamed Luoxing Island.

Falling Star Island is one of the twelve inner islands under the rule of the Star Palace, where the Star Palace's influence is well-established.

This place is relatively peaceful and safe.

Inside a large cultivator market on Falling Star Island, Zhang Feng presented his acting elder token and entered safely.

Perhaps it was Zhang Feng and Jin Li's righteous journey last time that allowed Xinggong to obtain some private information.

"The guards on Falling Star Island are now conducting very strict checks; everyone needs to show identification to enter or leave."

This was revealed by the guards when they saw Zhang Feng's elder token.

"Brother Zhang, you've finally arrived!"

The moment he stepped into the market, a divine sense transmission reached Zhang Feng's ear.

They must have been waiting here specifically for this purpose.

Zhang Feng looked in the direction of the voice transmission and saw a cultivator waving from a restaurant not far away.

Without hesitation, Zhang Feng transformed into a streak of light blue light and flew out.

The next moment, Zhang Feng appeared in the restaurant.

A sweep of divine sense revealed two male cultivators in the mid-stage of Core Formation and one female cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation.

"Brother Zhang, it's been a long time!"

Hu Yue stepped forward to give him a hug, but Zhang Feng pushed her away with a hint of disgust.

"After all these years, Brother Zhang is still as cold-hearted as ever! I, Old Hu, am truly heartbroken!"

Hu Yue shouted out.

Zhang Feng sighed helplessly, but a slight smile appeared on his lips as he patted his arm.

"Haven't seen you for decades, Brother Hu, you still love lively gatherings!"

"Haha, Brother Zhang, there's nothing I can do, Brother Hu is just like that."

Jianming, who was standing to the side, laughed.

"It's been decades since we last met. Both of you fellow Daoists have broken through to the mid-stage of Core Formation. Congratulations!"

Zhang Feng's divine sense swept over the two of them, and a thought struck him.

It seems that Hu Yue, Jian Ming, and Jin Qing have profited quite a bit from the competition for the high-grade spirit stone mine in the outer sea.

One by one, they all broke through to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

Although Jin Qing was not present, as the wealthiest of the three cultivators, the other two were able to break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

There's no reason why Jin Qing shouldn't break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

"Oh dear, I, Old Hu, like to hear that, but Brother Zhang, no matter how skilled we are, we can't compare to you, a renowned Core Formation cultivator!"

Hu Yue patted Zhang Feng's shoulder with a smile.

"Yes, we've all heard about your feat of slaying two late-stage Core Formation cultivators on Scorpion Island in the open sea!"

"Your wanted poster for Extreme Yin Island has even reached the open sea."

"They've already broken through to the late Core Formation stage! That's truly formidable!"

When acquaintances meet, their usually plain and simple conversations become more frequent.

Zhang Feng smiled along with them; thankfully, none of the others had changed.

"Alright, sit down, let's catch up slowly."

"Oh, by the way, let me introduce you. This is the Stone Butterfly Fairy from Red Moon Island. I specially invited her to break the formation."

Hu Yue pointed to the red-clad female cultivator beside her and introduced her.

"I have met Fellow Daoist Zhang."

Shi Die was the first to bow.

"I have met Fellow Daoist Shi. I have heard of the great name of your father, True Man Hongyue."

Zhang Feng returned the greeting.

This person's cultivation level had actually broken through to the early stage of Core Formation.

Zhang Feng was somewhat surprised. It seemed that the exposure of the high-grade spirit stone mine had benefited many cultivators in the Chaotic Star Sea.

I just hope that those sea monsters and cultivators haven't discovered the spirit stone mine hidden deeper inside.

After he successfully forms his nascent soul, he will need to go out and search for what he needs.

"My father greatly admires a young talent like Brother Zhang. I wonder if Brother Zhang would have time to visit Red Moon Island?"

Shi Die spoke to Zhang Feng with a slightly flushed face.

"Uh~"

Zhang Feng was somewhat taken aback. His reputation was already so great, and now he was being asked to pay someone else?

"Brother Zhang, are you unwilling? Father very much wants to pass on his experience and insights on breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"Brother Zhang, are you not tempted?"

Shi Die gazed at Zhang Feng and spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Jianming and Hu Yue both gasped.

Both of them are now in the mid-stage of Core Formation and are considering forming their Nascent Soul.

But the Stone Butterfly Fairy never treated them that way.

"Fellow Daoist Shi, your father's mastery of formations is remarkable. If I have the time, I will definitely pay him a visit in person."

After a moment's consideration, Zhang Feng replied solemnly.

He has been studying Master Shi's formations, and if he has the opportunity to ask for the complete set of formations, he might consider it.

However, it's best not to do anything that goes beyond the scope of communication.

"Okay, it's a deal."

Shi Die looked delighted, as if she had completed a task.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I, Old Hu, am so envious! Brother Zhang, you're quite the cultivator, and you're certainly blessed with good fortune in love!"

Hu Yue smacked her lips, a slightly sour taste in them.

"Heh, if you were born with a face that resembles Zhang Xiong's, Fellow Daoist Shi might consider giving you a chance!"

Jianming joked.

"Nonsense, what's wrong with me, Old Hu, being handsome?"

"He's only slightly inferior to Brother Zhang!"

Hu Yue snorted coldly and retorted.

"Oh dear~ As soon as I came in, I heard someone gesturing about their face."

"Without me, Jin Qing, the results of this competition are definitely invalid!"

A hearty laugh rang out, and Jin Qing entered with two cultivators, one in white and one in black.

Zhang Feng scanned the area with his divine sense and confirmed that Jin Qing was indeed in the mid-stage of Core Formation.

But Zhang Feng was surprised by Han Li's cultivation level.

He actually managed to break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

Is this a chain reaction?

"Brother Jin, it's been a long time!"

Zhang Feng spoke first.

"Haha, Brother Zhang, one of my cousins ​​has mentioned you several times."

Jin Qing chuckled, having learned quite a bit about Zhang Feng from his cousin Jin Li.

He wasn't surprised at all that Zhang Feng had broken through to the late stage of Core Formation; on the contrary, he thought it was normal.

"Oh, how is Brother Jin Li doing in Tianxing City?"

When asked about Jin Qing's cousin, Zhang Feng could only think of Jin Li, who was the commander of the guards.

"That's wonderful! To tell you the truth, my cousin is preparing to condense his Nascent Soul."

Jin Qing suddenly used his divine sense to transmit a message to Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng nodded upon hearing this. It had been decades, and given the resources Jin Li received from the Star Palace, it should be like this by now.

Twenty-three years ago, the two went on a mission together, and it seemed more like Zhang Feng was accompanying this person to gain experience.

"Come, come, fellow Daoists, let me introduce you. This is Han Li, a master of formations, and this is Qu Hun."

Jin Qing turned around and began to introduce Han Li and the other person behind him.

Zhang Feng bowed slightly to Han Li.

"Does Fellow Daoist Han remember Zhang?"

"Of course I remember. I didn't expect your cultivation to have improved so quickly!"

Han Li was slightly stunned. In fact, he recognized Zhang Feng as soon as he entered the room.

When hunting monsters in the open sea, we only met briefly.

But Zhang Feng left a deep impression on him during that trip to Scorpion Island.

He killed two late-stage Core Formation cultivators in succession and fought head-on against a Nascent Soul cultivator who used a possession technique.

Both of them were dangerous operations that he considered absolutely unacceptable.

If Zhang Feng knew what Han Li was thinking at this moment, he would definitely make a sarcastic remark.

That's because nobody knows your hand.

If others knew your trump card, how could you let them go? You could even kill a Xuan Gu who was in the late stage of Core Formation with your early Core Formation cultivation.

Han Laomo's ruthlessness and decisiveness were far beyond what Zhang Feng could match.

Zhang Feng was self-aware in this regard; his temperament only gradually became firm after his cultivation level improved.

Unlike Han Laomo, who has experienced so much turmoil, betrayal, and bloodshed.