Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

After Ji Qing began cultivating, he followed the key points of the technique and then guided his spiritual energy to circulate around him. In just thirty breaths, he found the feeling of Qi.

The spiritual energy flowed through his meridians and throughout his body, and Ji Qing quickly entered the first level of Qi Refining.

It became.

Ji Qing's face was beaming with joy.

However, at that moment, there was a loud "boom," like a stone hammer hitting his head, and he felt excruciating pain all over his body.

His senses vanished instantly, swept away by a burst of intense white light.

Before Ji Qing could understand what was going on, he found himself in another world.

This place has no sun, moon, or stars, no continents or deep seas, only a patch of deep green soil and an ancient well.

Where is this place?

Ji Qing was full of doubts. After the excruciating pain in his soul gradually subsided, he looked down and immediately understood what had happened.

Spiritual Field Grotto Heaven!?

As Ji Qing stepped onto the soil, a look of joy gradually appeared on his face.

This spiritual field cave is only about ten steps in circumference, and the ancient well is located at the very center of this world, with white smoke rising from its mouth from time to time.

Ji Qing found it somewhat unbelievable.

Could it be that this grotto-heaven can nurture spiritual plants?

With this question in mind, Ji Qing felt his pocket and took out a small, yellowish-brown particle.

These small granules are called dragon's beard grass, and they were given to him by his parents.

Now that his parents are gone, he has always cherished this seed.

Ji Qing carefully dug away the soil and planted the seed.

"Buzz!"

The moment the seed was planted, a layer of white smoke suddenly rose from the ancient well.

As if guided, the white smoke slowly spread towards the dragon whisker grass, and soon enveloped it.

About five or six breaths later, a small red seedling broke through the soil and grew rapidly under Ji Qing's shocked gaze.

"This...this..."

Ji Qing was so shocked by this scene that she couldn't speak and could only stare blankly.

After the dragon whisker grass stopped growing, he squatted down, reached out and stroked the stems and leaves, a thoughtful expression on his face.

The Spirit Field Cave can indeed nurture spiritual plants, but my cultivation level is currently too low, and it seems I can only plant one. One plant is my limit. This situation will improve once my cultivation level increases.

Ji Qing didn't know why he was able to find out all this so quickly.

He had only glanced at the dragon whisker grass, yet he inexplicably learned these essential principles.

Ji Qing thought about it for a moment and still wanted to try again, so he took out another seed and carefully planted it in the soil.

But this time, nothing happened.

Ji Qing was still unwilling to give up and waited for a full half-incense stick's time before finally accepting reality.

Okay, indeed only one can be planted.

Once the Dragon Beard Grass matures, it produces a fruit that can slightly enhance one's cultivation. This fruit is very sweet and can be sold for three spirit stones in the market, making it a favorite among Qi Refining cultivators.

Ji Qing reached out and picked one, then closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he was back in the outside world.

With this spiritual field and grotto-heaven, what is there to worry about in achieving immortality?

Ji Qing thought to himself, then took a bite of the berry, a satisfied look on his face:

"Tsk, I must say, this fruit is indeed quite sweet."

..........

Tianxing City was bustling with activity, with cultivators coming and going in an endless stream.

On that mountaintop, at the very peak of the spiritual vein, a golden pavilion stood atop it. At that moment, accompanied by a golden beam of light, an old man suddenly appeared there.

"Greetings, Elder Jin Kui."

Upon hearing this, a man's voice suddenly came from the attic:

"What brings you here?"

Wan Sheng's face immediately became respectful, and he quickly cupped his hands in reply:

"Elder Qi, a cultivator with a metal-attribute celestial spiritual root has emerged in this year's spiritual root testing."

"Oh? A cultivator with a Heavenly Spiritual Root?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the door was suddenly opened, and a man dressed in white with a mask on his face walked out of the building. He was none other than Jin Kui, a genuine mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Have you verified the origin of the shoes?"

"It's been found out. This child is a cultivator from Yinghuan Island, and both his parents are Qi Refining rogue cultivators."

Unfortunately, a few days ago, Wu Chou from Jiyin Island, while chasing a demonic beast, drove a sea monster to Yinghuan Island. As a result, both of the child's parents perished, leaving him all alone, with no trace of his origins.

"Hmm, that's a good finding."

Jin Kui nodded in satisfaction.

In Tianxing City, cultivators with exceptional spiritual root aptitude are assigned to the Juhui Hall to discuss their affiliation.

So that's why Wan Sheng wanted to hide Ji Qing.

As a subordinate of Elder Jin Kui, he would naturally reap many benefits if he made a good recommendation.

"This kid actually has a metal-attribute celestial spiritual root. He's truly destined for me. If I take him under my wing, you'll naturally reap the rewards. Lead the way."

"Yes."

Wan Sheng spoke respectfully, and after saying this, he immediately transformed into a golden streak of light and flew away into the distance.

....

About a day later, Jin Kui arrived above the Gathering Spirit Hall.

As soon as Jin Kui arrived, he immediately activated his divine sense.

"Huh, this kid has actually reached the first level of Qi Refining. His talent is indeed quite good."

Jin Kui observed carefully, and when he saw that Ji Qing's soul was exceptionally strong, not like someone who had been possessed, he immediately withdrew his divine sense and spoke to Wan Sheng:

"Call him out; I'll be waiting for him at the Drunken Moon Pavilion."

"Yes."

After Wan Sheng respectfully agreed, he set off for Ji Qing's house.

Wan Sheng knocked gently on the door and said with a smile:

"Little one, come out quickly, this old man will take you to see someone."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing quickly opened the door, bowed to Wan Sheng, and then cautiously asked:

"Senior, who do I need to see?"

Wan Sheng's smile grew even wider:

"Little one, don't be in a hurry. You'll know who it is when you see them. Come with me."

Wan Sheng turned and left, which Ji Qing saw. He hesitated for a moment, but still set off to follow.

Led by Wan Sheng, Ji Qing soon arrived at a small pavilion.

"Elder, I have brought the person here."

"Hmm, well done. After I return, you can go to the Treasure Pavilion to collect your reward."

"Thank you, Elder."

After bowing to Jin Kui, Wan Sheng slowly withdrew.

Grand Elder?

Could it be Elder Jin Kui?

Ji Qing's mind was a little fuzzy. As a transmigrator, he certainly knew who Jin Kui was. He was the second-in-command of the Star Palace, with a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation. Apart from the Twin Saints of the Heavenly Star, he was the one with the highest status.

"This humble one greets the Grand Elder."