Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

At the same time, after Ji Qing successfully broke through, his spirit beast dragon, nourished by the Rainbow Grass and Spirit Feeding Pills, also reached the advancement stage.

It's believed that it won't be long before his blue dragon is upgraded to level two, which is the Foundation Establishment stage.

After a Foundation Establishment cultivator successfully completes the process, no unusual phenomena occur; only a slight fluctuation occurs in the surrounding air.

After a cultivator successfully establishes their foundation, they can not only abstain from grains but also fly directly through the air without needing magical artifacts. Overall, their speed is much faster than that of a Qi Refining cultivator.

Although he had successfully established his foundation, Ji Qing was not in a hurry to leave and instead chose to continue his seclusion.

While he planned to cultivate the [Heavenly Gold Dao Technique], he also intended to consolidate his own cultivation level.

It's not too late to leave seclusion after you've consolidated your cultivation.

"Let's begin."

After saying that, Ji Qing began to cultivate.

.........

And so, a month quickly passed after Ji Qing began his seclusion.

At this moment, dark clouds covered Tianxing City, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and raindrops the size of beans fell from the sky.

As time went on, the rain intensified and soon formed a flood.

Ji Qing sat cross-legged on the mountaintop, letting the wind and rain lash against him.

His eyes were slightly closed, as if he were in a state of enlightenment.

"thunder……."

Ji Qing murmured, her brows furrowed deeply.

However, at that moment, a bolt of lightning as thick as a bowl suddenly struck him with incredible speed.

Ji Qing neither dodged nor avoided the lightning. Just as the thunder was about to strike him, a faint golden light suddenly shone around his body. The lightning struck him and was swallowed up by the golden light as if it were a mud ox entering the sea, quickly disappearing without a trace.

At that very moment, accompanied by a flash of golden light, Ji Qing abruptly opened his eyes:

"What a pity."

Ji Qing felt very regretful.

After he consolidated his cultivation, a faint sense of clarity suddenly appeared in his mind.

He tried to catch it, but failed.

Ji Qing took a deep breath, stopped thinking about anything else, and strode towards Xingyue Pavilion.

A month ago.

That is, right after he successfully established his foundation.

His cheap master has already returned to the Star Palace.

When he learned that Ji Qing had successfully established his foundation, he immediately asked him to come find him after his seclusion ended.

Although Ji Qing was unwilling, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and head to Xingyue Pavilion.

After the heavy rain, the sky and earth became exceptionally dark.

After walking for about half an incense stick's time, Ji Qing arrived at the Star Moon Pavilion and met his cheap master.

"Disciple greets Master."

Upon hearing this, Jin Kui put down the book in his hand and said with a smile:

"Not bad, it seems you haven't been slacking off during the time I was away from the Star Palace."

I never expected that you would successfully establish your foundation in just eight years. This is truly beyond my expectations.

Ha, it's all because you forced me to do it.

Let's take advantage of this opportunity to get all the benefits.

I hope you can achieve Core Formation soon.

Run away as soon as possible.

Ji Qing silently grumbled to himself, but his face showed no sign of displeasure.

Instead, a joyful smile appeared on his face:

"It's all thanks to Master's excellent guidance. If it weren't for Master's dedicated cultivation, it would be hard to say whether I could have successfully established my foundation in such a short time."

At this point, Ji Qing bowed again:

"I will never forget the great kindness my master has shown me, even if I die."

"Hmm, not bad, commendable filial piety."

Jin Kui nodded slightly, feeling extremely satisfied:

"Alright, now that you're here, let's get down to business."

The main reason I called you here is to ask you to go to Kui Xing Island.

Hmm? Kui Xing Island?

What a joke!

You treat him like a grandson, don't you?

Is this even allowed to live in peace?

Ji Qing swallowed hard, his face turning somewhat pale.

If he could, he would absolutely not go to that Kui Xing Island.

As far as he knew, a catastrophe was about to occur on Kui Xing Island.

Feng hope interfered in that catastrophe, directly releasing the great demon Lei Peng, causing a massacre.

Given his life-loving nature, how could he possibly go? Therefore, he bowed and replied:

"Master, can I choose not to go to Kui Xing Island?" Ji Qing's confidence was clearly lacking, after all, he didn't know what Jin Kui was thinking.

"No, it wasn't my idea to send you to Kui Xing Island this time, but rather an arrangement by the two saints."

The two saints said they want you to go with the young palace master this time.

After saying this, Jin Kui gave Ji Qing a meaningful look and explained:

"The two saints already know that you have successfully established your foundation."

Based on my understanding of the Two Saints, the reason I sent you to Kui Xing Island is that they intend to bring you together and help you cultivate your relationship.

So you must seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

You grew up with the young master since childhood; you can be considered childhood sweethearts.

"Once the young palace master successfully establishes his foundation, the two saints should be arranging a marriage for you."

Is it that fast?

Ji Qing looked utterly shocked.

To be honest, he wasn't prepared at all.

At that very moment, a question suddenly came to his mind.

So, does that mean Jin Kui doesn't object to this?

If Jin Kui were plotting against him, he should be vehemently opposed to it, right?

In reality, Jin Kui not only did not oppose the matter, but also made every effort to make it happen.

This really baffled him.

"My disciple, what are you thinking about?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing quickly raised his head, cupped his hands in greeting, and replied:

"Reporting to Master, I am wondering if this matter has been rushed."

To be honest, I'm not ready yet.

"Hehe, what's there to prepare? Just follow my instructions."

"This... alright, disciple understands." Ji Qing nodded, seeing that he couldn't refuse, he had no choice but to comply.

In his mind, going to Kuixing Island was fine.

He just wanted to get away with Ling Yuling before the catastrophe began.

However, just as Ji Qing was thinking this, Jin Kui suddenly spoke:

"Alright, my disciple, I have delivered my message."

If you have no further questions, then you may leave.

"Yes, Master."

Ji Qing didn't refuse and simply said goodbye and left.

"What's that old guy thinking?" On the way out, Ji Qing's brows were tightly furrowed, and no one knew what he was thinking.

That's so weird.

This is really strange.

Jin Kui's actions left him completely baffled.

He couldn't understand why Jin Kui would do this.

What benefit would this bring to Jin Kui?

There's no answer.

Could it be...?

Just as Ji Qing was still thinking about something, a very sweet and innocent female voice suddenly came over. When he looked up, he immediately laughed.

The person who arrived was undoubtedly Ling Yuling.

"Ling'er, what brings you here?"