129: Return to the Star Temple to ascend to the Immortal Realm in advance

“Master, what’s wrong?”

The next day, seeing Zhi Meng’s face as dark as water, Gu Qing couldn’t help but ask curiously.

“Nothing!”

A flicker of embarrassment crossed Zhi Meng’s face.

She absolutely could not let Gu Qing know that she had been tricked by a scoundrel.

That’s right.

Zhi Meng was already certain that the person who stole her Xuan Huang Mother Qi was definitely a scoundrel.

Otherwise, there was no reason for it not to continue stealing her Xuan Huang Mother Qi.

It must have known that she was on guard and didn’t dare to act again.

And she, on the other hand, was like facing a formidable enemy, humble in attitude, and fled in terror.

This was truly too humiliating; her lifelong reputation was completely ruined.

Zhi Meng felt shame and embarrassment just thinking about it, wishing she could turn back time and slap herself twice.

She swore that if she ever encountered such a thing again, she would never back down.

“Oh!”

Gu Qing uttered an ‘oh’ and didn’t think much more about it.

Zhi Meng glanced at Bai Suying and smiled, “This is your Dao Companion, Bai Suying?”

“Su Ying greets Goddess.”

Bai Suying’s heart tightened, and she saluted respectfully.

“No need for formalities.”

Zhi Meng extended her hand, offering an invisible support, and a gentle force lifted Bai Suying, as she said kindly, “Yinyuan Liuli Body, quite good. I will accept you as a registered disciple, to facilitate your cultivation in the Star God Temple.”

Although she didn’t think much of the Yinyuan Liuli Body, Bai Suying was Gu Qing’s Dao Companion, so she naturally had to pave the way for her.

Becoming her registered disciple meant her status was no different from a true Biography disciple of the Star God Temple.

She wouldn’t need to complete missions and could still receive a massive amount of contribution points each month.

Moreover, as long as she had enough contribution points, she could exchange them for any treasure in the Temple.

“Thank you, Master!”

Bai Suying was overjoyed, her excitement evident.

To receive Zhi Meng’s recognition was, for her, a leap in status and a symbol of power.

From now on, she would be Gu Qing’s proper Dao Companion.

Bai Wuya, who was beside them, was also incredibly excited, his expression invigorated.

His daughter had a peerless genius as her Dao Companion and a Divine Fire Realm mighty expert as her Master; his daughter had received an immense fortune, and eternal life was within reach.

“Hmm, this is the Saint Artifact, Seven-Colored Phoenix Immortal Skirt. I’ll give it to you.”

Zhi Meng waved her hand, and a seven-colored glazed immortal skirt appeared before Bai Suying.

“Hiss~”

The father and daughter, along with several concubines, gasped.

A Saint Artifact!

This was a supreme treasure that countless people dreamed of, yearned for, but could not obtain.

Let alone possessing it, Bai Wuya, as a Venerable Realm expert, had only ever observed Saint Artifacts from afar before meeting Gu Qing.

Now, she was just giving one away.

So generous.

“If only I could also become Brother Gu Qing’s Dao Companion!” Chu Ling’er stood behind Gu Qing, peeking out her small head, her sparkling big eyes filled with envy.

“Take it!”

Seeing Bai Suying at a loss, Gu Qing chuckled softly.

Hearing this, Bai Suying tremblingly accepted it with both hands.

“Thank you, Master!”

Zhi Meng nodded slightly, flicked her long sleeve, enveloped the group, stepped into the boundless starry sky, performed Qiankun Shift, traversed space and time, and in a moment, returned to the Star God Temple.

“From now on, you will live on Goddess Peak!” Zhi Meng looked at Gu Qing, a trace of a smile appearing in her cold and indifferent eyes.

“Ah?”

Gu Qing was startled and glanced at Bai Suying.

Before, when he was alone, living on Goddess Peak was fine.

But now he was married!

“You can all live together then.”

Cultivation knows no years; a single secluded cultivation session can last for several years, or even longer.

The time they spent together was already not much.

If Gu Qing were to move out, they would spend even less time together in the future.

Therefore, such a filial disciple, of course, had to live with her, lest over time, their affection would fade.

“Alright!”

Since Zhi Meng had said so, Gu Qing no longer declined, though he felt somewhat depressed in his heart.

In the future, even taking a hot spring bath would probably require activating a formation.

“Greetings, Goddess.”

At this moment, a Venerable Realm elder stepped forward to Zhi Meng and bowed.

“Hmm, you take him to handle the inner elder identity.”

Zhi Meng nodded.

“Yes!”

“Thank you for your trouble.”

Bai Wuya left Goddess Peak with his concubines, his heart filled with emotion.

Truly, when one person achieves enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

“I am Zhang Yunxiang, may I ask for your name, fellow Daoist?”

Zhang Yunxiang looked at him with envy.

One must know that the inner elders of the Star God Temple had few responsibilities, great authority, and countless Venerable Realm experts fought tooth and nail to get such a position.

After all, there was a limited number of positions.

Without an elder position, those who reached the Venerable Realm could only become elders of various main peaks, or serve as outer elders, or even further down, as elders of various deacon halls.

He was an elder of the Xin Huo Hall, specifically responsible for registering disciples and elders upon their entry.

Yet, Bai Wuya, an outsider, actually leaped to become an inner elder, and was even highly regarded by Zhi Meng. His future prospects were truly vast, what an immense fortune!

He couldn’t help but be envious.

“I am Bai Wuya, I hope for your continued guidance in the future, fellow Daoist.”

“Not at all, it should be me asking for your guidance, fellow Daoist.”

...“Let’s go, I’ll take you to see that old geezer.”

Zhi Meng led Gu Qing into a Grotto-Heaven world, walking directly into a magnificent palace, with carved beams and painted rafters, divine light flowing, like a divine temple.

In the center of the main hall, a huge coffin was placed.

It was entirely forged from divine iron and rare materials, capable of isolating heavenly secrets.

“Venerable Realm…”

“It’s only been a few years since we last met, and you’ve actually broken through to the Venerable Realm.”

The Old Ancestor glanced at Gu Qing, his excited voice almost breaking.

Upon closer inspection, the Old Ancestor’s heart was filled with indescribable shock.

Gu Qing’s vital energy was profound, the Dao rhyme around him was extremely mysterious, and his aura exuded a sacred, transcendent, and extraordinary quality.

Could it be that Gu Qing had prematurely transformed his origin, returning from acquired to innate?

Even if not, Gu Qing definitely didn’t rely on treasures to improve.

His foundation was so profound that it could be called unparalleled throughout the ages.

Even Jiang Yu and Zhi Meng in their prime couldn’t compare.

The Old Ancestor became more and more excited the more he thought about it.

Their lineage would once again produce a peerless strong practitioner.

“Disciple greets Old Ancestor.”

Gu Qing bowed respectfully.

“Good, good, good, no need for formalities.”

The Old Ancestor laughed, not bothering to hide his excitement.

“Old Ancestor, you are too attached to appearances.”

Zhi Meng said faintly.

Old Ancestor: ...That was a good reminder, don’t remind me next time.

If you must remind me, then use a sound transmission.

Old Ancestor: “Gu Qing, do you want to ascend to the Immortal Realm now? Going to the Star Dao Sect in the Immortal Realm will provide better resources for cultivation.”

“This... how is this possible?”

Gu Qing was stunned. Ascending at the Venerable Realm, wasn’t that a bit too incredible?

“I can arrange for a Divine Fire Realm Perfected expert to undergo tribulation and ascend. At that time, I will seal you in a special magical artifact to avoid heavenly secrets, and you can ascend with him.”

The Old Ancestor explained.

They had done this before, so they had experience and it would be absolutely safe.

“This... I need to think about it.”

Gu Qing was tempted, but not overly so.

After all, he didn’t lack cultivation resources.

He didn’t believe that the immortal qi of the Immortal Realm was more advanced than Xuan Huang Mother Qi.

Moreover, he had so many confidantes; if he just left like this, what would happen to them?

He couldn’t just abandon them for the sake of his future, could he?

“Alright, once you’ve thought about it, just let me know.”

The Old Ancestor was a bit regretful, and his tone towards Zhi Meng turned sour: “You shouldn’t go into secluded cultivation anymore. Focus on teaching him; there will be plenty of benefits for you.”

He felt that Gu Qing’s unwillingness to ascend was mostly due to the entanglement with his Dao Companion.

Otherwise, who would give up such a heaven-sent opportunity?

They entrusted the person to Zhi Meng, and not only did Zhi Meng not teach him diligently, but she also allowed Gu Qing to develop attachments. She was truly too competent.

“Old Ancestor, what do you mean by that? Gu Qing’s achievements, surpassing all previous Zhou Tian Star Divine Body users, isn’t that precisely because he became my disciple?”

Zhi Meng was indignant, her lie coming out readily.

“You... forget it.”

The Old Ancestor didn’t bother to argue with her, and instead turned to Gu Qing, saying, “You are still young; love is but a temporary joy. Do not become too engrossed in it. Eternal life and freedom are what we, as cultivators, pursue throughout our lives.”

“Disciple understands.”

Gu Qing’s eyes flickered, and he didn’t argue. Instead, he said, “Old Ancestor, I wish to collect spiritual herb seeds from All Heavens Myriad Realms. I wonder if the Temple could fully assist in their collection?”

“You may!”

The Old Ancestor didn’t even ask why Gu Qing was collecting seeds, as prying into others’ opportunities was a great taboo.

“Thank you, Old Ancestor!”

Gu Qing thanked him joyfully.

Actually, he could also have the elders of the Star God Temple collect them, but his words and the Old Ancestor’s command were completely different concepts.

His command would inevitably lead to some superficial compliance, but the Old Ancestor’s command would absolutely compel the strong practitioners of the Star God Temple to complete it with all their might.

Gu Qing chatted with the Old Ancestor for a while before leaving satisfied.

As soon as he entered Goddess Peak, Chu Ling’er pounced on him.

“Brother Gu Qing…” Chu Ling’er hung on Gu Qing, her eyes smiling, her voice sweet and soft, like a small hook, making Gu Qing’s heart itch with unbearable longing.

He roughly ruffled her small head with his large hand, pinching her chubby little face, and asked, “What is it? Speak?”

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