Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

"It should be about ready," Ji Qing said with a sigh of relief.

Since he successfully formed his core, the Spirit Field Cave Heaven has broken through its limit again, and the number of spiritual herbs planted has reached three.

At the same time, the area of ​​Lingtian Cave Heaven expanded by several zhang.

After Ji Qing planted the medicinal herbs...

Next, we just have to wait for the harvest.

Once the medicinal herb has successfully matured, he can refine the "Purple Essence Pill".

Ji Qing wiped the cold sweat from his brow, and with a thought, he returned to the outside world.

"I wonder if Wanbaodian has any Gengjing," Ji Qing muttered to himself.

After the natal magic weapon is successfully crafted.

If you want to enhance the power of a magic weapon, Geng essence is indispensable.

So without hesitation, he quickly packed up and left the island, transforming into a golden streak of light that shot into the sky and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Three months later, at the Wanbao Hall.

The monks were coming and going, creating quite a lively scene.

Now that it's the perfect season for slaying demons, many cultivators are starting to get restless.

The Wanbao Pavilion was packed with people, and cultivators were everywhere.

Among them, the lowest cultivation level was actually at the early stage of Core Formation.

"Fellow Daoist, is Fellow Daoist Tang here?" Ji Qing, disguised as an old man, asked with his hands clasped, his tone very calm.

The middle-aged man was very impatient and was about to vent his anger.

But when he saw that the person who came was Ji Qing, he immediately changed his expression and said with a fawning smile:

"So it's Fellow Daoist Li, my apologies for not recognizing you."

The middle-aged man was extremely wary of Ji Qing.

This guy can easily kill two Core Formation cultivators; his strength is terrifying.

He can't afford to mess with them.

He is very self-aware.

"Fellow Daoist Li, you said you're looking for the shop owner, right?"

The shop owner is here, but…” the middle-aged man said helplessly, looking at the dense crowd.

"However, Fellow Daoist Li, I believe you have also seen it."

Our shop is really busy today; the owner might not be able to get away.

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing looked at the crowd around him and nodded silently, indicating his understanding.

But then again, wouldn't it be simpler for him to just pay more?

After all, money makes the world go round.

This trick always works.

"Fellow Daoist, go and tell Fellow Daoist Tang that I have come with sincerity."

If this transaction satisfies me, I may continue to use demon cores for further transactions.

"Um?"

Is this really true?

"It's true, fellow Daoist. Just go and inform them."

"Alright, in that case, I'll go and inform the shopkeeper right away. Please wait a moment, fellow Daoist."

After saying that, the middle-aged man found a seat for Ji Qing and then ran upstairs.

After about half a cup of tea's time, accompanied by hurried footsteps, Tang Hong suddenly appeared.

"I am truly sorry to have kept Fellow Daoist Li waiting for so long," Tang Hong said apologetically, bowing with a very sincere attitude.

"It's alright, I've only just arrived here myself, so there's no need to keep me waiting."

Ji Qing made a gesture of invitation:

"Sit down, let's have a good talk."

"Okay." Tang Hong nodded and then sat down opposite Ji Qing.

"Fellow Daoist Li, what would you like to buy?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice:

"I need... Geng essence!"

Ok?

Geng Jing?

Tang Hong's face showed surprise:

"Did I hear that right, Fellow Daoist Li? You need Geng Essence?"

Ji Qing replied, "You heard me right, what I need is Geng Jing."

After saying that, Ji Qing silently took a sip of tea and continued:

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Tang has any Geng essence here."

If you have any, please feel free to take them out.

"How many you have, I'll take them all."

Tang Hong remained silent for a long time.

Gengjing is an extremely precious substance, and it commands a very high price.

Geng Jing is something even Nascent Soul cultivators envy.

Whenever a piece of Geng Essence appears on the market, it is frantically snapped up by various forces.

They're just running a small business, where would they get Geng Jing?

"This Fellow Daoist Li is truly a man of hidden talent." Tang Hong gave Ji Qing a deep look, his thoughts unreadable.

Being able to purchase Geng Jing, Ji Qing must be quite wealthy.

"So they've set their sights on me?" Ji Qing found it somewhat amusing.

"I'm sorry, Fellow Daoist Li, but our shop doesn't have Geng Jing."

However, I do have some news about Geng Jing, but I don't know if you'd like to hear it.

"Oh?" Upon hearing Tang Hong's words, Ji Qing immediately became interested.

"Fellow Daoist, please speak freely; I am all ears."

"Um...this..."

Tang Hong glanced around and shook his head, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Li, this is not the place to talk."

"I wonder if you would be willing to come upstairs with me? I will explain everything to you then."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement:

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Tang, please lead the way."

"Alright, in that case, Fellow Daoist Li, please follow me."

After saying that, Tang Hong slowly got up and then took Ji Qing upstairs.

Half an incense stick later, at Tianbao Pavilion.

Led by Tang Hong, Ji Qing quickly arrived here.

"Please, Fellow Daoist Li," Tang Hong said with a smile, personally opening the door for Ji Qing.

Seeing Tang Hong's reaction, Ji Qing nodded slightly and then went inside.

Tianbao Pavilion is very spacious, and the entire building is extremely luxurious.

As Ji Qing went inside, Tang Hong followed slowly. He first activated a soundproof array to prevent others from eavesdropping, and then began to discuss the important matter:

"Fellow Daoist Li, I'll get straight to the point."

This matter is of great importance.

If you truly wish to know, then please make a vow to swear an oath against your inner demons.

Oh?

Having sworn an oath to his inner demons, could it be that this guy really knows where the Geng essence is?

Ji Qing was somewhat skeptical, but in the end she still made the vow to overcome her inner demons.

The vow he made to his inner demons was very simple: he would not let the news out.

After Ji Qing finished doing all this, Tang Hong finally revealed the news about Geng Jing:

"Fellow Daoist Li, to tell you the truth, a month ago, I and a close friend discovered an ancient cultivator's cave on an unnamed island."

This ancient cultivator's cave dwelling is quite old and is covered by an array.

According to my understanding, there might be information about Geng Jing inside.

Ok?

Ancient cultivator's cave dwelling?

Ji Qing frowned slightly, feeling somewhat skeptical.

"An ancient cultivator's cave dwelling, that's a bit..."

As Ji Qing was thinking, Tang Hong suddenly spoke up:

"Fellow Daoist Li, if you wish to obtain Geng Essence, why not come with us?"

"If there truly is Geng Essence inside, then after I take the treasure I desire, the Geng Essence will belong to you, fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing frowned even more deeply.

He didn't rush to answer the question, but instead asked:

"Fellow Daoist Tang, I would like to ask, how many people were on this trip to the ancient cultivator's cave?"

Tang Hong replied, "If you include fellow Daoist, there are five people in total."

"Five people?" Ji Qing understood the general idea and nodded silently.