Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

It's come to this point after all.

Ji Qing took a deep breath, packed his belongings, and then boarded the Star Palace Warship to return to the Star Palace.

It's a pity, really.

Ji Qing had prepared many contingency plans on Kuixing Island.

But a letter from Jin Kui ruined most of his plans.

Now, it's impossible for him to see Han Li.

However, Ji Qing was not discouraged; reality is indeed unpredictable.

Isn't it wonderful to accept these things calmly?

"Husband, what are you thinking about?" Ling Yuling asked, tilting her head, her heart filled with curiosity.

Since returning to the Star Palace, Ji Qing has been sullen and depressed, as if something big is about to happen, leaving no clue as to what it might be.

"I'm fine. It's just that this trip across the sea, seeing the mountains and rivers, and having a beautiful woman by my side, I couldn't help but feel emotional and gradually drifted off into thought."

"I see." Ling Yuling nodded with a smile, finally feeling much relieved. She turned her head away, no longer thinking about anything else.

Seeing Ling Yuling like this, Ji Qing patted her head without saying a word.

..........

Three days later, at the Star and Moon Pavilion.

Ji Qing stood at the door and said in a low voice:

"Disciple Ji Qing greets Master."

As soon as these words were spoken, the door in front of Ji Qing was suddenly opened, and then a man's voice suddenly came out, saying:

"Come in."

"Yes."

Ji Qing bowed again before going inside.

"They've arrived." Seated high above, Jin Kui looked down at Ji Qing and said with a smile:

"Late stage of Foundation Establishment, not bad, not bad. It seems you haven't disappointed your master."

As Jin Kui spoke, he casually summoned a chair and continued:

"Sit down, let's have a good chat today."

Ji Qing's heart skipped a beat. She did not refuse, but remained silent and sat down quietly.

"My disciple, how do you think I have treated you?"

"very good."

"Have I treated you seriously as your teacher?"

"serious."

"Are you dissatisfied with your teacher?"

"None at the moment."

"hehe."

Jin Kui let out a meaningful laugh, seemingly having seen through something but not revealing it:

"My disciple, you are a smart person. Now that things have come to this, I believe you have figured it out."

Indeed, I do have ulterior motives towards you.

As for what they're plotting, feel free to make a guess.

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing's heart stopped, and he remained stunned for a long time.

After a long pause, Ji Qing pursed his dry lips and said in a hoarse voice:

"This disciple dares not."

"Is it that you're afraid, or do you already know the answer in your heart?"

"This disciple does not know."

Master is incredibly powerful and has a very deep mind; how could I possibly fathom his depths?

All a disciple can do is obey his master's orders.

"Whatever Master commands, I will do."

"Hehe, you're quite the little rascal."

"Fine, since you're unwilling to talk about it, I won't press you any further."

After speaking, Jin Kui took out a storage bag and a jade box that he had prepared beforehand, and said in a calm tone:

"Now that your cultivation has reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, it's time to form your Core."

The items inside are the materials needed to form a core, as well as materials for refining magical artifacts.

"As for this jade box, I have placed a restriction on it, so it cannot be opened unless under specific circumstances."

Jin Kui sighed for a long time before finally giving the two items to Ji Qing.

"Alright, the main reason I called you here is for these reasons."

"After you have taken the treasure, you may leave and allow your master some peace and quiet."

"Yes," Ji Qing replied respectfully.

He reached out and took the treasure, bowed again, and then slowly retreated.

After Ji Qing had walked away, Jin Kui murmured:

"From this day forward, whether you become a dragon or a worm depends entirely on your destiny."

After Jin Kui finished speaking, he silently took a sip of tea, his thoughts seemingly unfocused.

Does he regret it? He doesn't regret it.

Who told his master to treat him the same way?

After all, these are long-standing traditions of their lineage.

…………..

On the way back to his cave, Ji Qing was deeply troubled. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, as if he had made a decision.

Now that Jin Kui has laid his cards on the table, there's no need for him to stay in the Star Palace any longer.

Now that he plans to go to the library to learn some secret techniques, he will prepare to leave.

Having made up his mind, just as Ji Qing was about to set off, a familiar male voice suddenly came from behind him.

When Ji Qing turned around and saw who it was, he smiled and said:

"So it's Senior Brother Li."

"Junior brother, it's been many years since we last met, and you've actually reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment! I'm so envious!"

"Come on, come on, our senior brothers and sisters are treating us today to properly congratulate you."

As Li Yuan'an spoke, he placed his large hand on Ji Qing's shoulder and said in an unquestionable tone:

"Junior brother, don't even think about refusing. After all these years, you must have missed us terribly."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing smiled helplessly and had no choice but to agree.

"Alright, alright, since Senior Brother has said so, then I'll go."

"Haha, that's more like it."

Come on, let's go. Your senior brother will take you to the excellent Tianyue Tower so we can rekindle our old flame.

After saying that, Li Yuan'an immediately took Ji Qing to Tianyue Tower.

.........

Tianyue Tower is located in the most prosperous area of ​​Tianxing City, and the power behind it is the well-known Miaoyin Sect.

As everyone knows, the Miaoyin Sect is famous for its beautiful women, and its dual cultivation and Dao integration techniques are unparalleled, making people linger and forget to leave.

As for the Miaoyin Sect, its strength is neither particularly strong nor weak.

The two highest-ranking leaders within the sect are only at the mid-stage of the Core Formation realm.

The main reason it has survived in Tianxing City for so long is that it has an amazing network of relationships.

This intricate network of relationships extends from Nascent Soul cultivators to low-level rogue cultivators.

In short, it was chaotic, but orderly.

The Miaoyin Sect has been able to survive for so long thanks to its many connections.

Moreover, it is said that Zi Ling, the beloved daughter of the leader of the Miaoyin Sect, is apparently the most beautiful woman in the Chaotic Star Sea.

The rumor caused an uproar.

However, since no one has seen her true face, no one can tell whether this matter is true or false.

"Come on, junior brother, we've finally managed to get together today, so don't be shy. Eat and drink as much as you want, and that's all. In the end, junior brother Zhang will pay for everything."

"What the hell, Senior Sister? You can't be this cruel to your junior brother!"

"Shut up! Our junior brother finally made it all this way, what's wrong with him eating a little of your food?"

Zhang Heng waved his hands repeatedly:

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

"That's not what I meant? Then what does it mean?"

Zhang Heng was speechless, knowing Chu Lingzhu's temper, he simply remained silent.

"Alright, junior brother, ignore this drunkard."

"Come on, let me have a drink with you."