Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

"Yes, get up."

As Jin Kui spoke, he gently tapped Ji Qing with his fingertip, and an invisible force immediately lifted Ji Qing up.

Jin Kui glanced at Ji Qing, then smiled and nodded:

"He certainly has a handsome appearance."

Jin Kui took a small sip of tea, but didn't rush to reveal his identity. Instead, he kept everyone in suspense and asked in a low voice:

"I am not the kind of person who is forceful. If you do not wish to become my disciple, I will not force you."

So I ask you, do you wish to become my disciple?

Without the slightest hesitation, Ji Qing knelt down and answered with his hands clasped:

"I am willing to become your disciple, senior."

"Is this what you really think?"

"It's absolutely true, senior!"

A faint smile appeared on Jin Kui's face:

"Since you've accepted me as your master, why are you still calling me 'senior'?"

Ji Qing realized something was wrong, quickly scratched his head, and changed his words while kowtowing:

"Disciple greets Master."

"Haha, you're pretty good, your mind works pretty fast," Jin Kui said with a smile, quite satisfied.

"Since you have accepted me as your master, from this day forward, you will be my personal disciple, and from this day forward, you will enjoy the protection of me and the Star Palace."

"Thank you, Master."

"Um."

Jin Kui nodded slightly, then seemed to remember something:

"Although the 'Heavenly Star Technique' you are cultivating is a top-tier technique that leans towards the metal element, its grade is still slightly lower."

Your spiritual root attribute is metal, which is compatible with my own. Since you have chosen me as your master, I will not mistreat you.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Kui took out a bulging storage bag:

"This storage bag contains my cultivation technique, called the 'Heavenly Gold Dao Method,' which can be cultivated directly to the Nascent Soul stage. Once you begin cultivating, you should discard the 'Heavenly Star Technique' and switch to this technique."

This storage bag contains not only my cultivation techniques, but also magical artifacts, talismans, pills, and array formations—everything you need. It also contains tens of thousands of spirit stones, enough for your daily expenses.

After Jin Kui finished speaking, he had a thought, and the storage bag in his hand immediately floated slowly toward Ji Qing.

"Take a look and see if you are satisfied with these things. If not, then I will replace them for you."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing was immediately excited.

He had lived in this world for ten years, and this was the first time he had ever seen so many things.

It would be a lie to say I'm not satisfied.

"Thank you, Master. This disciple is very satisfied and does not need to change it."

"Alright, if that's the case, then come with me. I'll take you somewhere."

"Yes, Master."

Jin Kui nodded in response, then with a flick of his sleeve, he led Ji Qing away.

..........

Half a day later, on a mountaintop shrouded in white mist, a man seemed to be saying something to a young boy.

"Junior brother, this will be your cultivation cave from now on. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me, and I will answer them for you."

The person who spoke was named Chen Nan, and he was at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Thank you very much, senior brother."

"Junior brother, you're too kind. As fellow disciples, we should help each other."

After saying this, Chen Nan gave Ji Qing a few instructions and then turned and left.

After seeing Chen Nan leave, Ji Qing pushed open the door and went inside.

The cave dwelling was fully furnished and brimming with spiritual energy.

Ji Qing first closed the door.

After he sat down on the white futon, Ji Qing thought for a moment and then quickly took out the "Heavenly Gold Dao Method" from his storage bag.

"Let's get started now, without further ado."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Qing immediately began cultivating.

The Heavenly Golden Dao Method truly lived up to its reputation as a cultivation method that leads directly to the Nascent Soul stage. By the time Ji Qing had grasped all the essentials of cultivation, it was already evening.

Without delay, Ji Qing immediately dissolved the "Heavenly Star Technique" and then switched to cultivating the "Heavenly Gold Dao Method".

The process of dissolving the "Heavenly Star Technique" was very simple. Ji Qing had only cultivated one level, so it only took two hours.

After Ji Qing destroyed the "Heavenly Star Technique", he immediately switched to cultivating the "Heavenly Gold Dao Method".

.........

The next morning arrived quickly. When Ji Qing opened his eyes, he felt that the magical power within his body had become much stronger.

"The Heavenly Golden Dao Method truly lives up to its reputation as a cultivation method that leads directly to the Nascent Soul stage. The supernatural powers it contains are far superior to that so-called Heavenly Star Technique."

As they were talking, a golden streak of light suddenly shot toward him at incredible speed.

After the golden light arrived at Ji Qing's location, the light attached to the communication talisman slowly dissipated, and soon a man's voice came over.

"My disciple, come quickly to find me."

After he finished speaking, the entire talisman burst into flames and turned into ashes in just a few breaths.

"Master?"

Ji Qing murmured, then slowly stood up, immediately pushed open the door and walked out.

Ji Qing quickly arrived at Jin Kui's residence, only to find that many senior brothers and sisters had been waiting there for a long time.

They were sitting cross-legged on the prayer mats, seemingly listening to Jin Kui preach.

"Here you are."

Jin Kui waved to Ji Qing:

"Since you're here, please sit down in front of your master."

"Yes, Master."

Ji Qing bowed respectfully and then sat down in front of Jin Kui, about five steps away.

"Alright, now that everyone is here, I will begin. Besides preaching, I also have an announcement to make: from this day forward, Ji Qing is officially my personal disciple."

"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Master!"

Everyone said in unison, and then couldn't help but glance at Ji Qing again.

Jin Kui glanced at everyone, then introduced Ji Qing to his fellow disciples. After Ji Qing had met everyone, Jin Kui began his sermon.

After about half a day, the sermon ended and everyone left.

It must be said that Jin Kui was truly responsible towards them. He was extremely attentive during his sermons, and he resolved many of their difficult questions about cultivation, saving them from many detours.

Therefore, Ji Qing finally felt a sense of belonging to this star palace.

"Junior brother, wait a moment."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing stopped and turned around. When he saw that it was Chu Lingzhu, his expression immediately turned strange.

The senior female student in front of me was extremely beautiful, her front bulging as if it were bigger than a watermelon. Seeing this, one couldn't help but feel an urge to touch her and see if it was real.

Ji Qing quickly regained his senses and bowed to Chu Lingzhu, saying:

"Senior sister, what brings you here?"

Chu Lingzhu covered her mouth and chuckled softly, then rolled her eyes at Ji Qing:

"What? Can't I contact you if there's nothing wrong?"

"No, that's not what I meant, I..."

Ji Qing was interrupted by Chu Lingzhu before she could finish speaking. Chu Lingzhu smiled and said:

"Okay, I know that's not what you meant, so there's no need to explain anything."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Lingzhu took out a cyan jade bottle from her storage bag and continued:

"I'm not teasing you anymore, senior sister. The main reason I stopped you is to give you this."

Chu Lingzhu opened the jade bottle, revealing several fragrant, three-patterned pills:

"This is a Spirit Pattern Pill. It is one of the most precious medicines for Qi Refining cultivators. Taking it can immediately reduce the number of years of arduous cultivation. With your aptitude, if you take this pill, I believe you will be able to advance your cultivation level very soon."