Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

"Young Palace Master, in recent years many forces have begun to stir."

Among them are cultivators who are testing my Star Palace, so Young Palace Master, please be careful.

"If the young master wishes to leave the island, he should inform me first, lest any unforeseen circumstances arise."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuling smiled and nodded:

"Okay, I understand."

"Hmm," Zhenhai Zhenren responded softly.

After saying this, he turned to look at Ji Qing:

"As for you, kid... do whatever you want with me, I can't be bothered with you."

Zhenhai Zhenren's words were clearly spoken in anger, so Ji Qing didn't take them seriously and cupped his hands in a smile:

"Yes, I understand."

"Hmph, you little brat."

Seeing Ji Qing's reaction, Zhenhai Zhenren didn't say anything more.

..........

After about two hours, Zhenhai Zhenren, who had nothing more to say, took a sip of tea and spoke in a calm tone:

"Alright, that's all I have to say."

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

"Yes, Sixth Elder, this junior will take his leave."

After speaking, Ji Qing bowed to Zhenhai Zhenren, and then he and Ling Yuling slowly retreated.

Ji Qing stopped outside, seemingly thinking of something, and said softly:

"As the foreign affairs law enforcement officer here, Ling'er will probably have a lot to do in the future."

"How about this, let's go to the administration building first to familiarize ourselves with the situation here, and then make other plans. What do you think of this suggestion?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuling pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:

"Yes, what my brother said makes sense."

"In that case, let's go."

"Okay." Ji Qing replied with a smile when he saw that Ling Yuling had agreed.

He then walked side by side with Ling Yuling.

However, before Ji Qing could take a few more steps, he ran into Wen Qiang head-on.

At this moment, Wen Qiang looked very reserved, and a woman was standing next to him.

The woman wore a light blue dress, had delicate features, and possessed the cultivation level of the seventh level of Qi Refining. She exuded the charm of a young married woman.

"Wenqiang, what's wrong with you...?"

Upon seeing that it was Ji Qing, Wen Qiang's face lit up with joy, and he immediately pulled his wife to kneel down before Ji Qing:

"Junior Wenqiang, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Lord Ji for saving my life."

If it weren't for you, sir, I might be separated from you by death.

Wen Qiang meant what he said sincerely.

If it weren't for Ji Qing, his wife would have definitely died a horrible death in the mouth of the Sea King Beast, with no chance of survival.

Therefore, Wen Qiang's gratitude was very sincere, and he kowtowed to Ji Qing several times.

"You bastard."

"Get up, get up! What are you doing? It was nothing."

Seeing Wen Qiang like this, Ji Qing quickly helped him up.

"grown ups……."

Before he could finish speaking, Ji Qing waved his hand to interrupt him. Ji Qing glanced at Wen Qiang, a smile appearing on his face:

"You are a talented person, fair and impartial in your dealings, and capable of great things."

"How about this? You should report to the administration office tomorrow. The gentleman beside me will arrange a better position for you."

"What?! My lord..." Wen Qiang was filled with gratitude upon hearing Ji Qing's words.

It's one thing for the lady to be rescued, but he actually received such treatment.

Ji Qing, standing before him, was truly his greatest benefactor.

Even if I were to die ten thousand times, I could not repay their kindness.

Wen Qiang's lips trembled slightly, and he felt very guilty.

"My lord, my cultivation is not high and my fighting skills are not strong. What merit do I have?"

My lord has already saved my wife, and I am so grateful that I cannot possibly trouble you with such a request.

Therefore, this junior dares to humbly request that Your Excellency rescind your order.

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing shook his head and said:

"It's decided then. You shall report to the Affairs Office tomorrow."

Ji Qing patted Wen Qiang on the shoulder:

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. I have my reasons for doing this."

You've lived on Kuixing Island for so long, you must know everything about it.

"I'm giving you this position because I need your help with tasks."

Upon hearing this, Wen Qiang's expression immediately turned solemn.

There's no way to shirk responsibility now.

It would be much more satisfying to do things properly for the adults.

If you keep acting coy, you might upset the adults.

"Please speak, sir, I guarantee I will complete the mission."

"it is good."

Seeing Wen Qiang's attitude, Ji Qing was very satisfied:

"This task is simple: while you are guarding the city gate, keep an eye on one person. This person must be known only to you; no third party can be allowed to know."

Upon hearing Ji Qing's words, Wen Qiang replied very solemnly:

"Okay, I understand."

Please rest assured, sir, I know what to do.

"Hmm, not bad, not bad."

After saying that, Ji Qing immediately transmitted his voice:

"I need you to keep an eye on someone for me. This person is named Han Li, also known as Li Feiyu. Once you see him, don't make a sound. Just send me a telepathic message, and that's it."

"Yes, sir, I understand."

"Um."

Ji Qing nodded slightly in response.

"Alright, there's nothing more for you here. You can leave now."

I will call you when I need to ask you something.

"Yes, sir. In that case, this junior will take his leave."

After Wen Qiang finished speaking, he pulled his wife to bow to Ji Qing, and then slowly retreated.

"Let's go, Ling'er, to the Affairs Pavilion."

"Okay, bro."

.........

And so, about half a day passed after this incident.

Once Ling Yuling had familiarized herself with the surrounding affairs of the Affairs Pavilion, Ji Qing took his leave and returned to his cave dwelling first.

As soon as Ji Qing returned to his cave, he immediately calmed down and went to the Spirit Field Cave Heaven.

"Hmm, very good, quite good-looking," Ji Qing praised, feeling very satisfied.

In the very center of Lingtian Cave, there stood a six-foot-long Heavenly Thunder Bamboo.

This Thunder Bamboo was radiating blue arcs of electricity, making it a beautiful sight to behold.

Ji Qing picked up a bamboo leaf from the ground, stared at it intently for a long time, and no one knew what she was thinking.

If he remembers correctly, the lightning of the Thunder Bamboo is classified into different levels.

Electric arcs from less than two thousand years ago appear white.

Electric arcs over 5,000 years old appear blue.

Only after ten thousand years will the electric arc turn golden.

This golden arc of electricity is no ordinary thing; it is the talismanic lightning known as the bane of demons and monsters.

The electric arc on the bamboo leaf in his hand was currently blue, which meant that the Thunder Bamboo was over five thousand years old.

This is great news.

"It should be soon."

Ji Qing thought to himself, and carefully gathered the bamboo leaves to keep for later use.

After he finished doing all that, he left the place with peace of mind.

After Ji Qing returned to the outside world, he took out the cultivation manual and began to study it.

It must be said that the [Heavenly Gold Dao Technique] truly deserves to be called a top-tier cultivation method.

Ji Qing spent a considerable amount of time trying to comprehend the fourth level.

By the time he had fully grasped and mastered it, it was already late at night.

"Hoo, let's begin." Ji Qing said in a deep voice, and then began to cultivate.