A Mortal's Start in the Spirit Beast Mountain

Chapter 331 Bright Moon Tower

Luo Ming glanced around and saw that the queue in front of the large teleportation array leading to Silver Shark Island wasn't too long, and the array masters were maintaining the array in preparation for its next activation. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, the teleportation array is still working." Luo Ming remained calm and led Yuan Yao and Jiang Rufeng to the end of the line.

On the surface, he remained calm, no different from the anxious or gossiping cultivators around him. In secret, however, he spread his powerful divine sense, carefully sensing every movement around him, especially the conversations and expressions of the star palace guards and array masters.

The wait wasn't long. The distant roars and rumbles ceased after that one, gradually subsiding, but the tense atmosphere within the city only intensified. Luo Ming noticed several powerful divine senses sweeping across the plaza, seemingly conducting a patrol.

Finally, it was their turn. Luo Ming readily paid the teleportation fee for four people. The Star Palace cultivator accepted the spirit stones, waved his hand, and indicated that they could enter the teleportation array's range.

Just as Luo Ming stepped towards the center of the massive teleportation array that was about to be activated and was emitting gentle spatial fluctuations, a very slight, almost imperceptible breeze brushed past him without warning, causing his blue robe sleeves to sway slightly.

Luo Ming did not pause in his steps, nor did his expression change. He didn't even lift his eyelids, and continued to calmly walk towards the center of the formation.

The next moment, the white light suddenly intensified, so bright that people couldn't open their eyes!

A powerful spatial fluctuation erupted suddenly, then quickly subsided.

As the white light faded, the center of the enormous teleportation array was completely empty. Luo Ming, Yuan Yao, Jiang Rufeng, and Jiang Ruyin had vanished without a trace, as if they had never been there at all.

Luo Ming and his group left Tianxing City via the teleportation array in just over half an hour.

Jin Qing, who was in his private cave in the inner city of Tianxing City, where the spiritual energy was abundant, was recovering from the losses of his previous escape and battle, while recalling the events of the day, especially Yun Feiyang's hateful face. Suddenly, he frowned and opened his eyes.

A communication jade pendant engraved with golden cloud patterns hung at his waist, slightly warm to the touch, emitting a soft yet undeniable spiritual light. Jin Qing picked up the pendant, immersed his consciousness into it, and his expression immediately became solemn.

It was an urgent message from his second uncle, Jin Kui, who was the Grand Elder of the Star Palace. The message was concise and left no room for doubt: Come to my cave immediately.

Jin Qing's heart tightened, and he dared not be negligent in the slightest. He immediately ended his meditation, straightened his robes, and transformed into a streak of light, flying at top speed towards the depths of the inner city, to the area where only Star Palace elders were qualified to reside.

A moment later, Jin Qing stood respectfully in the spacious, ancient, and spiritually rich quiet room of his second uncle Jin Kui's cave dwelling.

At this moment, however, Kim Kyu-na's usually calm and composed face was shrouded in an obvious gloom, and even... there was a hint of abnormal paleness. His aura was not as harmonious and powerful as usual, and seemed somewhat weak and unstable.

"Second Uncle, you...you're injured?"

Jin Qing was shocked and asked in a trembling voice, his face full of disbelief.

In his mind, his second uncle's cultivation had reached the peak of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm, and his strength was unfathomable. In this chaotic star sea, apart from those few elusive late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, who else could hurt him? Could it be that he was besieged by the Nascent Soul elders of the Reverse Star Alliance?

Jin Kui slowly raised his eyelids and glanced at Jin Qing. His gaze wasn't particularly sharp, yet it made Jin Qing feel an invisible pressure. He didn't answer Jin Qing's question about the injuries, but instead spoke directly, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger:

"Today at the East Gate entrance, I heard that you had a conflict with that brat from the Yun family?"

Jin Qing was startled, wondering how this matter had reached his second uncle's ears so quickly? And why had he summoned him specifically for it? It seemed that Yun Feiyang, or the person behind him, had already made a false accusation.

He dared not conceal anything, and quickly bowed, recounting the events of the day in their entirety, without embellishment whatsoever.

As he recounted the story, he still felt indignant, believing that his second uncle would surely uphold justice for him, or at least reprimand Yun Feiyang for his arrogant and disregard for the overall situation.

However, when he mentioned Luo Ming, Jin Kui, who had been listening quietly with no expression on his face, suddenly twitched his eyebrows slightly.

"Luo Ming?" Jin Kui interrupted Jin Qing's narration, a strange light flashing in his eyes. He looked up at Jin Qing, his tone carrying a barely perceptible urgency, "You mean Luo Ming? Where is he now? Is he still in Tianxing City?"

Jin Qing was taken aback by his second uncle's sudden reaction. His second uncle seemed quite concerned about Brother Luo? He quickly replied, "He parted ways with me outside the east gate, saying he had urgent business to attend to in the city. Afterwards, I returned to my cave. I don't know if he's still in the city."

Upon hearing this, Jin Kui remained silent for a moment, the gloom on his face seeming to deepen. He tapped his fingers lightly on his knee twice, as if weighing something, then looked at Jin Qing and slowly spoke, uttering words that left Jin Qing dumbfounded.

A quarter of an hour later, Jin Qing walked out of Jin Kui's cave with a complicated expression. He was both surprised and delighted that Yun Qingyang had been attacked by an unknown monster and had his lower body severed, almost dying on the spot. He was also worried about his two friends.

"Brother Luo...you just left, and Yun Feiyang has suffered this misfortune...is this really just a coincidence?"

A bold guess uncontrollably surfaced in his mind. He recalled Luo Ming's unfathomable cultivation level, the cold-blooded and powerful servant beside him, and the calm, unwavering look in Luo Ming's eyes as he left…

Jin Qing couldn't help but shudder, not daring to think any further. He shook his head, banishing these horrifying thoughts, but his awe and curiosity towards Luo Ming reached an unprecedented level.

He took a deep breath, composed himself, and finally a genuine, relaxed smile appeared on his face. He then mounted his escape light and leisurely flew towards his cave. In any case, the fact that Yun Feiyang had gotten his comeuppance was ultimately a pleasant thing.

……

Meanwhile, the "mysterious beast" that had caused a minor disturbance in Tianxing City and escaped from a Nascent Soul elder was no longer in that vast immortal city.

Silver Shark Island is one of the most famous gathering places for independent cultivators and merchants in the outer sea.

The island is vast, with numerous buildings and a constant stream of cultivators on its streets, presenting a prosperous and thriving scene. It seems completely unaffected by the escalating war in the Inner Star Sea; on the contrary, the increased number of cultivators coming from the Inner Star Sea has made it even more bustling.

On a relatively secluded but tranquil street in Silver Shark Island, Luo Ming, Yuan Yao, and others were walking unhurriedly, observing the surrounding shops and pedestrians.

Luo Ming appeared to be strolling casually, but in reality, he diverted a wisp of his mind to the "Five Spirits Bracelet" on his wrist.

In a corner of the bracelet's interior, the Wind Fox Beast lay quietly, its terrifying aura subdued, and its size returned to normal.

Its eyes were slightly closed, as if it were resting, but beneath its dark fur, its breath fluctuated slightly, revealing a faint, barely perceptible sense of fatigue.

Clearly, the attack in Tianxing City, right under the nose of a Nascent Soul cultivator, which resulted in the severe injury of the target, and the subsequent escape while being pursued by him, was not as easy as it seemed on the surface.

After a careful examination, Luo Ming confirmed that the Wind Fox Beast had only overexerted its magic power and mental energy, and had not left any hidden injuries or marks. He nodded to himself, quite satisfied.

This beast has extraordinary bloodline and has advanced to level seven. In the future, it will definitely be an invisible and elusive blade in my hands.

"Master, we've just arrived at Silver Shark Island. Should we find a suitable inn to stay in, or rent a few temporary cave dwellings to settle down before making any further plans?" Jiang Rufeng, who was standing next to Luo Ming, took a step closer and asked in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Luo Ming glanced at the dazzling array of shop signs on both sides of the street, smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said in a relaxed tone, "No need, accommodation has already been prepared."

Jiang Rufeng was taken aback, and Yuan Yao also looked at Luo Ming with a hint of curiosity.

Luo Ming didn't explain, but simply identified the direction and led the three towards the western side of the island, towards a relatively secluded area where the buildings were noticeably more exquisite and the spiritual energy seemed to be more abundant.

After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the four of them arrived at the end of a clean and quiet street paved with bluestone.

There are few pedestrians here, and the streets are lined with shops selling high-level materials, pills, and magical artifacts. The shops are not large, but they are decorated in an elegant and antique style, clearly targeting a high-end customer base.

Luo Ming stopped in front of one of the shops.

Compared to its neighbors, this shop stands out. It occupies a large area, with three floors, flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, and is built entirely of a kind of pale golden spirit wood, which shimmers with a warm luster in the sunlight.

The shop's doors were wide open, and above the lintel hung a large plaque with a dark background. The plaque was inscribed with three large characters in gilded lettering, written in a vigorous and elegant style: "Mingyue Tower!"

These three characters were written with great style, with strong, bold strokes and a faint spiritual aura. Luo Ming knew that Mingyue's talisman-making skills were extraordinary and had already surpassed his own. These characters were probably written by his eldest disciple.

The entire "Mingyue Tower" looks magnificent, even luxurious, which contrasts sharply with the surrounding shops that are simple and understated.

Jiang Rufeng and Yuan Yao stared at the obviously valuable and spiritually vibrant shop, both showing surprise. Yuan Yao's beautiful eyes flickered slightly; she remembered Luo Ming mentioning that he had some arrangements overseas, but she hadn't expected it to be such a... ostentatious shop?

Luo Ming looked up at the three gilded characters "Mingyue Tower" on the plaque, a helpless yet indulgent smile creeping onto his lips. He thought to himself:

"That girl Mingyue... she really does like being a boss. This building is much more impressive than my cave dwelling in Tianxing City."