149: Chapter 150: Home

Two Spiritual Horses pulled the beast carriage along the road.

Bang!

"How dare he refuse this Your Highness's good intentions! He truly doesn't know what's good for him!"

Back in the beast carriage, Ji Wuli could no longer suppress his anger and smashed a small table beside him with his palm.

Cao Chungang stood by, respectfully handing over a Jade Slip.

"Your Highness, this is information about Han Feiyu."

"Read it!"

Ji Wuli waved his hand, a little impatient.

"Han Feiyu, origin unknown, arrived at Heavenly Star Immortal City three years ago, then opened the Talismans shop, Ink Talisman Pavilion..."

Cao Chungang recounted all the information about Lu Ming, including how he single-handedly stirred up the discount craze, and his deeds of Qi Refining Cultivators contending against Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

After listening, Ji Wuli sneered, "A Loose Cultivator is just a Loose Cultivator, short-sighted! He thinks that because he has a certain status in the Immortal City, he can disregard this Your Highness's invitation!"

"Your Highness, this person's origin is unknown, but in such a short time, to achieve such a level as a first-Rank Loose Cultivator is truly extraordinary!"

"Oh? Have you noticed something?" Ji Wuli became interested.

"If he truly is that remarkably talented, it's impossible that he was previously unknown! This old servant suspects he has a secret!"

Cao Chungang pointed out one of the suspicious points.

It was normal not to find information about this person; after all, the Southern Wilderness Region is vast, with countless Cultivators, and even if the Immortal Dynasty was powerful, it couldn't possibly possess information on everyone.

However, to be able to establish himself in the Immortal City within just three years, earn enough Foundation Establishment resources, and successfully Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

Yet, he was previously an unknown nobody; this is too contradictory!

It's more like he obtained some Opportunity and accumulated greatly before bursting forth.

Ji Wuli, hearing this, merely pouted dismissively.

"Which Cultivator who can Foundation Establishment doesn't have some Opportunity!"

Besides, whose Opportunity could compare to his?

Born into a Golden Core power, and a noble prince, isn't that also an Opportunity?

Moreover, backed by the Ji Imperial Family with countless resources, he truly wasn't curious about this person's Opportunity.

Seeing that Ji Wuli was not interested, Cao Chungang stopped discussing the topic and instead asked.

"Your Highness, do we still need to win over this person?"

"No need!"

Ji Wuli refused without a moment's hesitation.

The moment this person rejected his olive branch, he already had no future!

No matter how remarkably talented or deeply blessed he was, what did it matter?

If he didn't want to be a pawn of the Ji Imperial Family, then he might as well die!

However, there was no rush at the moment. He heard that Hundred Flowers Pavilion had a new courtesan, one of breathtaking beauty and enchanting charm. He planned to go and experience her charms tonight.

This woman seemed to be called... Madam Yu?

..."Senior, someone from the Immortal City has arrived!"

Lu Ming was just about to make a move against Ji Wuli when he heard Zhou Yang's excited voice.

"They're finally here!"

Lu Ming's expression shifted slightly. The Ji Family had just left, and now someone else was knocking on the door.

If this was a coincidence, Lu Ming wouldn't believe it, but it didn't matter; he only cared about the outcome.

His Clone still went to receive them. As he stepped out of Ink Talisman Pavilion, he saw two people standing outside the door.

Both were male Cultivators. The first was a tall, burly man wearing black profound armor, with a ferocious beast head carved on his chest.

Lu Ming recognized the second person; it was his old acquaintance, Yuan Hong!

"I am Sikong Ming, Black Armor Guard Commander of the Immortal City. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Han!"

Sikong Ming's voice was deep and resonant, his tiger-like eyes staring directly at Lu Ming, giving off a strong sense of oppression.

This wasn't an intentional display of power to intimidate Lu Ming, but rather the Aura of someone who had long held a high position.

Lu Ming was not unfamiliar with this name. This person had once been on the golden book list.

However, as Zhao Tiancheng's Corpse Puppet was waved away by him, the Karma was eliminated, and his name naturally dropped off the list.

But Lu Ming knew that the person before him was a great Cultivator at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

And... he extremely hated Demonic Cultivators!

Seeing Sikong Ming scrutinize him, Lu Ming was not nervous at all.

His current Puppets were not refined with demonic flames, so he wasn't worried about anyone seeing through them.

"Junior Yuan Hong, greetings, Senior Han!"

At this moment, Yuan Hong also bowed respectfully and meticulously.

He was currently at Qi Refining Great Perfection, so calling Lu Ming 'Senior' was reasonable and proper.

Hearing this address, Lu Ming felt awkward. Being called 'Senior' by Yuan Hong felt a bit distant.

However, the cultivation world had an order of seniority, so he couldn't say anything.

Otherwise, where would that leave Sikong Ming, who was standing beside them?

"So it's the two Fellow Daoists, please come in!"

Lu Ming smiled and made a welcoming gesture.

The group entered and took their seats.

On the table, there were still Spiritual Plants and Spiritual Fruits that had not been cleared away.

Without needing Lu Ming's instruction, Zhou Yang brought out new spiritual food.

Unlike the perfunctory offerings before, this time, everything served was a first-Rank, top-grade spiritual item.

"Fellow Daoist, did you just have guests?"

Sikong Ming looked at Lu Ming, asking knowingly.

"Precisely. Just now, someone from the Ji Family came to invite me to become their Guest Elder, but our Dao are different, so I refused."

Lu Ming did not intend to hide anything, nor did he think of holding out for a better offer.

He genuinely wanted to join the Immortal City; being ambiguous would only cause aversion.

"I see."

Sikong Ming's voice betrayed no emotion, but his attitude was much friendlier.

"Presumably, Fellow Daoist already knows our purpose. May I ask what your impression of our Immortal City is, and if you would consider us as Fellow Daoists?"

This question was already very direct, and it perfectly matched Sikong Ming's straightforward personality.

Lu Ming naturally wouldn't pretend to be ignorant.

He said with a solemn expression, "Immortal Master Tianxing provides shelter for countless Loose Cultivators, which is truly immeasurable Karma and earns my utmost respect!"

"And Heavenly Star Immortal City is indeed worthy of being called a Holy Land for Loose Cultivators. My ability to successfully Foundation Establishment is entirely due to the Immortal City!"

These words completely resonated with Sikong Ming.

He too came from a Loose Cultivator background, and his current achievements were largely thanks to the Immortal City.

Seeing Han Feiyu praise and commend the Immortal City in this manner, Sikong Ming also felt a sense of identification.

Moreover, he greatly admired Han Feiyu as a person.

Both his character and strength were evident.

In his opinion, instigating the discount craze was a manifestation of his care for Loose Cultivators.

At the same time, to be able to escape from a Foundation Establishment Cultivator during the Qi Refining period showed his extraordinary strength.

He had once considered recruiting him into the Black Armor Guard, but it was no longer suitable now.

"Then, Fellow Daoist, what are your thoughts? Are you willing to become a Guest Elder of our Immortal City?"

"What does becoming an Immortal City Guest Elder entail?"

Lu Ming did want to join the Immortal City, but he wouldn't rush into it eagerly.

He needed to see what the benefits were and what responsibilities he would have to bear.

If it meant he had to fight and charge into battle, he wouldn't be willing.

"There are no specific duties, but a Guest Elder is required to lend aid during times of crisis for the Immortal City."

"Of course, Fellow Daoist will not work for free. You will be paid according to your contributions.

As a Guest Elder, Fellow Daoist also enjoys the right to a second-Rank Spiritual Vein within the inner city.

Inner city Immortal Caves are divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human Ranks, and their Spiritual Qi levels range from Medium Grade second-Rank to top-grade second-Rank.

These correspond to the Cultivator Realm of Foundation Establishment Early Stage, Middle Stage, and Late Stage."