Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

"Name?"

"Ji Qing".

"Which island do you live on? Do you have parents?"

"Reporting to Senior, I live on Yinghuan Island. My parents were attacked by sea monsters a month ago and unfortunately died."

"Oh?"

The old man abruptly stopped what he was doing, a look of regret on his face:

Please accept my condolences.

"Thank you, senior."

The old man nodded slightly, noted Ji Qing's name in the register, and then beckoned to a white-robed cultivator:

"This person is a steward of my Star Palace. Since you have joined my Star Palace, you shall follow him."

"Yes, thank you, senior."

After Ji Qing finished speaking, he glanced at the white-robed cultivator and then pressed the old man for an answer:

"Senior, what if I can't detect any spiritual roots?"

Upon hearing this, the old man answered without hesitation:

"If you haven't been diagnosed with a spiritual root, then you're just an ordinary mortal and can only leave the Star Palace."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing immediately knelt down:

"Senior, are you looking for a son?"

"Oh? What makes you say that?"

The old man stroked his beard, his face full of doubt.

"If you're willing, senior, I'd like to take care of you in your old age."

"Hahaha, interesting, interesting."

The old man burst into laughter, laughing with great gusto.

"If you really have no spiritual root, then come with me. With me here, I'll make sure you don't go hungry."

"Thank you, senior. Thank you, senior."

The old man waved his hand:

"Alright, hurry up and follow him. There are quite a lot of people in line, don't waste my time."

"Yes, senior, I'll be going right away."

After saying this, Ji Qing respectfully bowed to the old man and then left with the white-robed cultivator.

On the way to the Spirit Testing Platform, Ji Qing looked at the unfamiliar surroundings and felt a deep sadness welling up inside her.

He was a human from Earth who transmigrated to the mortal world and became the only son of a couple who were both Qi cultivators.

Of course, it would be more accurate to say he was an orphan who was picked up from the street rather than an only child.

Ever since he awakened his past life memories and matured, the couple has treated him poorly, refused to test his spiritual roots, and spent their days thinking about how to sell him.

Therefore, his childhood was very tragic.

About ten years later, a sudden sea monster disaster separated him from his parents forever. Alone and helpless, he could only come to Tianxing City and join the Star Palace.

However, his joining the Star Palace this time was entirely out of a gambling mentality.

He had no idea whether he had spiritual roots or not.

If he didn't have spiritual roots, he would be completely doomed.

And so, led by the white-robed cultivator, Ji Qing passed through layers of corridors and finally arrived at a square teeming with people.

The square was filled with people of similar age to him.

When Ji Qing arrived, the white-robed cultivator cupped his hands in greeting to a middle-aged man and said:

"Greetings, Enforcer."

"Um."

The law enforcement officer nodded slightly, his face expressionless.

The law enforcement officer was named Wan Sheng, and he was at the early stage of Core Formation. He was in charge of monitoring spiritual roots this time.

"Come with me."

"Yes, senior."

Ji Qing spoke respectfully, and then followed Wan Sheng into a secret room.

Wan Sheng took out the Spirit Testing Pearl from his storage bag and said to Ji Qing:

"Boy, place your hand on this bead, close your eyes and feel it."

"Okay...okay, senior."

Ji Qing did as instructed, gently placing her hand on the spirit-testing bead and closing her eyes.

After about five or six breaths, Ji Qing suddenly felt a stream of energy seep into his body, and the whole process was incredibly refreshing.

However, just as Ji Qing was still immersed in the moment, a cry of surprise pulled him back to reality.

Ji Qing was a little confused. He immediately looked down and was surprised to find that a golden light shone on the Spirit Testing Pearl, illuminating the entire stone chamber.

"A metal-attribute celestial spiritual root, wow, my Star Palace has really struck gold this time."

Wan Sheng was overjoyed, then seemed to remember something and instructed Ji Qing:

"Kid, when you get out of here, don't you dare say you have a Heavenly Spiritual Root. Say you have a Five Spiritual Root, understand?"

"Huh? Why is that?"

Wan Sheng's expression gradually softened:

"Young man, there's no need to worry. I'm doing this for your own good. After you leave, I'll send someone to take you to a safe place to stay temporarily. I'll come back to find you in three days. When you meet someone then, you'll thank me."

"Oh? I see."

Ji Qing nodded silently. Although he was very hesitant, he still agreed to the matter.

Now that he is weak, he has no other choice.

"Yes, senior. I am willing to follow your instructions."

"Haha, good, you're a promising student."

After Wan Sheng finished speaking, he immediately left with Ji Qing.

Wan Sheng led Ji Qing to a corner and secretly beckoned someone over:

"Changqing, arrange a superior room for this lad. Without my permission, absolutely no cultivator is allowed to see him, understand?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Changqing glanced at Ji Qing in surprise, then cupped his hands in a respectful reply:

"Yes, I understand."

Wan Sheng nodded slightly, then took out the cultivation manual, gave Ji Qing a few instructions, and then turned and left.

After Wan Sheng had walked away, Liu Changqing spoke to Ji Qing:

"Come on, follow me."

"Yes."

....

Under Liu Changqing's arrangement, Ji Qing arrived at a superior room.

This room is not only fully furnished, but also brimming with spiritual energy.

Ji Qing simply took a breath, and her whole body felt refreshed.

Good place.

"Junior brother, this is your room. Please see if there is anything you need to add. If so, please let me know so I can make arrangements for you."

Ji Qing glanced around and replied with a smile:

"No need, senior brother. Everything here is just right. There's nothing to add."

"Alright, in that case, I'll take my leave for now. If you need anything, please feel free to call me."

After Liu Changqing finished speaking, he immediately turned around and left.

Ji Qing peeked out, and when he saw that Liu Changqing had really gone far away, Ji Qing closed the door. After a long while, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

Heavenly Spiritual Root Aptitude, Heavenly Spiritual Root Aptitude.

If he remembers correctly, cultivators with Heavenly Spiritual Roots face no bottlenecks before reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

As long as he cultivates step by step, forming the core will be a piece of cake for him.

If one encounters an opportunity along the way, achieving the Nascent Soul stage is not without hope.

Oh, and the cultivation techniques.

Thinking of this, Ji Qing quickly took out the cultivation manual and took a look. He was overjoyed.

The technique he possessed was called the "Celestial Star Technique," a top-tier technique that leaned towards the metal element.

Indeed, joining the Star Palace was definitely the right choice.

Ji Qing carefully scanned the cultivation method, and after he grasped the key points of cultivation, he immediately sat cross-legged on the futon and began to cultivate.

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