154: Chapter 155 The locals are amazing!

Lu Ming was currently chatting with a few newly acquainted Foundation Establishment Cultivators, all of whom were Talisman Masters invited to the Foundation Establishment Banquet.

The few of them exchanged experiences in the Dao of Talismans, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Although Lu Ming had not yet entered the ranks of second-tier Talisman Masters, they dared not underestimate him in the slightest.

A Talisman Master's strength mostly relied on Talismans, and their combat ability often appeared quite weak.

But the person before them was precisely a freak.

Just recently, for instance, he single-handedly captured the Third Prince of the Ji Imperial Family, stopping Ji Wuli's madness.

One could ask, if it were any one of them, they would not have been able to do it so decisively.

Therefore, their attitude towards Lu Ming was very friendly.

Who wouldn't want to befriend a capable Fellow Daoist?

At this moment, the few people chatting all saw Sikong Ming and the other person enter, and they instinctively stood up to greet them.

"Fellow Daoist Si Kong."

"Commander Sikong Ming, long time no see."

After greeting everyone, Sikong Ming smiled and walked towards Lu Ming.

"Elder Han, I'm not late, am I?"

"Commander, what are you saying? Your presence is already an honor for me."

"Ai, don't keep calling me Commander, Commander. In your free time, just call me by my name.

I am many years older than you; you can just call me 'Old Brother'."

Sikong Ming said, feigning displeasure.

He wasn't being polite; he was sincere.

This Fellow Daoist Han had previously risked offending the Ji Imperial Dynasty to act righteously, which also helped him solve a problem.

To be honest, he didn't know what had happened in recent years.

Every now and then, Cultivators would cause trouble in the Immortal City, and even the Immortal Master was somewhat displeased by this.

If Ji Wuli had been allowed to continue his rampage that day, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Lu Ming didn't act coy and called him 'Old Brother Si Kong'.

He didn't think much of it, but this made the people next to him incredibly envious.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators, despite their swagger in front of Juniors, actually have different ranks.

Other places are hard to say.

But in Heavenly Star Immortal City, the deeper one's connection with the Immortal Master, the higher their status.

Sikong Ming was a genuine high-ranking official of the Immortal City, a personal guard of the Immortal Master.

Establishing a good relationship with him was far more important than some ineffective social interactions.

That's why they were so envious when they saw Sikong Ming's attitude towards Lu Ming.

But they could only feel sour for a while in their hearts.

Don't look at Sikong Ming being polite to them; in reality, he was very proud, and trying to force a connection would only lead to dislike.

However, they now had an indirect method; if they couldn't connect with Sikong Ming, wasn't there still Fellow Daoist Han?

Getting on good terms with Fellow Daoist Han was equivalent to becoming sworn brothers with Sikong Ming.

Hmm, very reasonable.

Once the few of them sat down again, they continued their casual conversation.

At this moment, Sikong Ming seemed to recall something and asked Lu Ming.

"Little Brother Han, do you know about Ji Wuli's subsequent affairs?"

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

"I've been busy with my small Foundation Establishment celebration today, so I haven't really paid attention. Is something happening, Old Brother?"

Sikong Ming laughed heartily, patted Lu Ming's shoulder, and said meaningfully.

"Little Brother, you don't know, if Ji Wuli had just stayed in the Immortal City honestly, we really couldn't do anything to him.

But he went and caused such a great disaster in the Immortal City, the Ji Imperial Dynasty will definitely have to give the Immortal City an explanation, otherwise, they can't just take him away."

Lu Ming immediately understood.

There was open and covert struggle, and undercurrents, between the four great Golden Core powers.

But superficial harmony still had to be maintained.

Without completely falling out, the Ji Imperial Dynasty could only swallow this loss.

And the Immortal City could now legitimately extort a large sum of resources from the Ji Imperial Dynasty.

That's why Sikong Ming was so happy.

"It's just tough for those Fellow Daoists."

Lu Ming thought to himself.

Although the Immortal City protected Loose Cultivators, in the face of profit, these Loose Cultivators became expendable.

If he had to choose between avenging the dead Loose Cultivators or accepting compensation from the Ji Imperial Dynasty, Lu Ming would also decisively choose the latter.

Moreover, the Immortal City was a huge interest group; only a fool would think of clashing with the Ji Imperial Dynasty for insignificant Loose Cultivators.

However, this further solidified Lu Ming's own thoughts.

Only strength is everything; only then can one be the Dominator of one's own destiny.

But all this was nonsense.

Only when he could one day point at a True Immortal's nose and say 'I don't eat beef' would he truly be invincible.

For now, it was better to be an obedient Junior.

Increase your importance in the Immortal City's eyes, and others won't give up on you so easily.

Just as the few of them were chatting.

They saw Zhou Yang leading two more people in. The newcomers were two Cultivators, one middle-aged and one young.

Everyone didn't think much of it, assuming it was some Fellow Daoist bringing their Junior to get acquainted.

However, Sikong Ming and Lu Ming reacted more strongly to the sight.

"Why is he here?"

Although Lu Ming was puzzled, he quickly stood up and went to greet them.

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Han, please don't mind my uninvited presence!"

The speaker was the middle-aged Cultivator. He was dressed in a purple-gold magic robe, had a square face, deep eyes, and appeared very bold.

And this person was none other than Kang Hongci, the Tianxing Immortal Master's eldest Disciple!

They had met once at an auction.

And the pale-faced young man beside him, Lu Ming also recognized; it was the Tianxing Immortal Master's fifth Disciple, Li Guanqi!

However, given his status, he usually didn't have the opportunity to meet him, so he simply pretended not to know him.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Kang. You flatter me, it's an honor."

Lu Ming wasn't sure why the other party had suddenly arrived, but a guest is a guest, so Lu Ming naturally greeted them with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist, you overstate it."

Kang Hongci maintained his usual gentle demeanor, then pointed to the young man beside him.

"This is my Junior Brother, Li Guanqi."

Lu Ming looked at this familiar face, feeling quite surprised.

He had personally witnessed Li Guanqi almost die from the 'Demonic Fiend Soul-Entangling Blood-Colored Spell' back then.

If he hadn't been saved by the life-saving item given by the Tianxing Immortal Master, he would have already Reincarnated.

Although he looked a bit pale at the moment, he seemed to be fine, at least outwardly.

"An Immortal Master's intervention is indeed extraordinary."

Having a background is the biggest cheat.

Liu Yunlong must have been very envious if he were alive!

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist!"

Li Guanqi saluted first, but his tone was flat, without any hint of respect.

"Haha, so it's the Immortal Master's esteemed Disciple in person, my apologies for not recognizing you sooner!"

Lu Ming smiled outwardly, but cursed inwardly.

'A small Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level ant dares to call this Venerable One 'Fellow Daoist'? This is simply defying the heavens! Are there still rules? Is there still justice!'

Although he grumbled internally, Lu Ming showed no sign of displeasure on his face.

Alas, who made him a local of the Immortal City?

A direct descendant of the Immortal Master, not someone to provoke.

Kang Hongci naturally didn't know about Lu Ming's rich inner monologue.

He glared at his Junior Brother, then smiled awkwardly at Lu Ming, somewhat embarrassed.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't mind. My Junior Brother was rude."

Lu Ming waved his hand, not taking it to heart, and was about to invite the two to sit down.

Then he saw Kang Hongci take out a Jade Slip from his Storage Pouch and place it in his palm.