Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

"Just as I expected."

"So, all of these things in front of me... must be metal-attribute cultivation techniques."

Ji Qing's heart gradually became excited.

With so many cultivation techniques piled up here, why would he waste his time? He immediately chose the technique that interested him and started reading it.

.........

In a certain grand hall, the atmosphere was somewhat somber. Ling Xiaofeng sat in a chair, his hand resting on his forehead, and asked in a deep voice:

"Junior brother, why?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Kui smiled and asked in return:

"What do you think, senior brother?"

"I have already noticed the mark within Ji Qing's body."

After saying that, Ling Xiaofeng's face immediately darkened:

"Ji Qing has exceptional talent, and his chances of forming a Nascent Soul are much higher than other cultivators, so I can't let you act recklessly."

"that's all?"

"Um."

Ling Xiaofeng nodded and fell silent for a moment.

Seeing this, Jin Kui stopped talking and immediately took out a black token from his storage bag.

The token was entirely black, with several ghost heads on it.

If you look closely, you can see a large character "逆" (rebellious) written on it.

Jin Kui held the token in his hand, his eyes flickered, and said something that stirred something in Ling Xiaofeng's mind:

"Senior brother, you've misunderstood me. From beginning to end, I never intended to harm him."

My junior brother just wanted to make him think that I had ulterior motives towards him, and then, under the threat of life and death, make him quickly improve his cultivation.

"Senior brother, you may not know this, but the righteous and demonic paths have begun to collude internally and externally. If you want to quickly improve the Star Palace's strength, this is the only way I can do it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Kui tossed the token in his hand to Ling Xiaofeng:

"Senior brother, please take a look. This is the 'Reverse Star Token,' which we found at the Haining Sect."

"Oh? The Haining Sect?"

Ling Xiaofeng murmured, clearly having some impression of this sect.

If he remembers correctly, Haining Sect should be a Nascent Soul sect.

"Reversed Star Card?"

Ling Xiaofeng murmured softly, his eyes filled with gloom.

Although the Haining Sect is not very strong, it is still a force to be reckoned with.

If even sects like these have joined the Anti-Star Alliance, which is rebelling against the Star Palace, then this matter is quite serious.

After all, no one knows how many forces are secretly sprouting and slowly growing right under the Star Palace's nose.

Ling Xiaofeng looked down at the token in his hand, and a surge of rage rose in his heart. He destroyed the token in his hand.

"I'm not dead yet! And you're already getting restless?"

After Ling Xiaofeng finished speaking, he tried to calm the agitation in his heart:

"Junior brother, I have misunderstood you."

However, there's one thing I need to ask you, brother: is what you're doing really effective?

Jin Kui nodded firmly:

"It will definitely work, so please rest assured, senior brother."

Compared to a hothouse flower, my disciple is nothing short of a wild wolf.

"Alright, I understand. Go ahead and do it. I'll fully support you."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiaofeng slowly stood up, patted Jin Kui's shoulder with his large hand, and said apologetically:

"Junior brother has worked so hard for the Star Palace for so many years, and I have seen it all over the past few years."

Therefore, I must thank my junior brother here.

If it weren't for my junior brother, I probably would have been so busy with the cultivation technique that I would have stagnated.

"Senior brother, you're too kind. This is what I should do; it's all for the sake of the Star Palace."

………….

"Five Elements Divine Flame? This is a good thing." Ji Qing's eyes were burning with desire.

The power of these Five Elements Divine Flames is immense, far surpassing the [Mysterious Soul Yin Fire], making it a top-tier secret technique.

Moreover, if the Five Elements Divine Flame were fully activated, it could burn for thousands of miles, and any living being that fell into it would have no chance of survival.

Ji Qing stared at it for a long time, growing to love this top-tier secret technique even more.

However, just as Ji Qing was engrossed in it, a man's voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Have you decided?"

Ji Qing quickly turned his head and, upon discovering that the person who had come was Ling Xiaofeng, he hurriedly cupped his hands and said:

"Greetings, Palace Master."

"Yes, get up, why are you being so polite?"

After Ling Xiaofeng finished speaking, he gently waved his hand, and an invisible force immediately lifted Ji Qing up.

"The Five Elements Divine Flame actually took a liking to this thing."

It's quite a coincidence that we're here.

Young man, you may not know this, but when I was young, I practiced this secret technique.

Ling Xiaofeng stood with his hands behind his back, a slight smile on his face:

"Young man, since we have a connection, feel free to ask me any questions you may have, and I will answer them for you."

Seeing Ling Xiaofeng say this, what reason did Ji Qing have to hesitate? He immediately asked:

"Palace Master, this method..."

Ji Qing asked three questions in a row, but Ling Xiaofeng answered them all calmly.

After Ji Qingming understood the essence of the technique, he was immediately excited.

Suddenly, a bold idea popped into his head.

"Since this method is so powerful and can be fused with other flames, can it be fused into the Azure Ice Flame?"

If the fusion is successful, what will its power be? What will its destructive power be?

Ji Qing became more and more excited as he thought about it. With his current cultivation level, thinking about anything else would just be a waste of time.

Therefore, Ji Qing did not dwell on it further, but instead cupped his hands in greeting to Ling Xiaofeng and said:

"Thank you for your explanation, Palace Master. I understand now."

"Yes, I'm glad you understand."

As Ling Xiaofeng spoke, he patted Ji Qing on the shoulder, not continuing to discuss the cultivation technique, but instead changing the subject, feigning anger as he said:

"Kid, you're pretty capable, actually managing to kidnap my precious daughter."

Did you obtain my permission to do this?

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing broke out in a cold sweat, his forehead beaded with sweat.

It seems they've come to question me.

Just as he was thinking this, he noticed that Ling Xiaofeng's tone suddenly softened.

"Alright, kid, I was just joking. Looking at you so timid and scared, what kind of behavior is this?"

I didn't want to either.

Ji Qing muttered a complaint to himself, then tried to run away.

"Palace Master, I have no more questions to ask, so I will take my leave now."

"Okay, go ahead."

Ling Xiaofeng smiled and nodded. How could he not know what Ji Qing was thinking?

He simply smiled without saying anything.

...........

And so, a month passed in the blink of an eye after this.

During this month, under Ling Xiaofeng's guidance, Ji Qing has gained a thorough understanding of the Five Elements Divine Flame.

Moreover, it is worth mentioning that he successfully improved his cultivation level during this month.

His cultivation level has now reached the sixth level of Qi Refining.

"Is this a breakthrough?" Ling Xiaofeng asked, clearly overjoyed.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"I have been working on the fifth level of Qi Refining for three months. Now, after cultivating here for a month and taking a Heavenly Spirit Pill, I have naturally succeeded in breaking through."