"Today, I received an invitation from Liyue Palace for the Qingshan Gathering. Since I emerged from seclusion a few days ago, they specially invited me to attend. You are my apprentice, so you also need to make an appearance. Please tidy yourself up and come with me to the banquet."
Early in the morning, Immortal Venerable Jinyun summoned Li Mingke to his Rui'ai Pavilion.
"Yes, Master." Li Mingke clasped his hands in a fist salute.
Cultivators often hold elegant gatherings, and since this one was held in Qingshan by Liyue Palace, it was called the Qingshan Elegant Gathering.
When the two disciples arrived at Green Mountain, there were already many people there.
"Immortal Venerable Jinyun, it's been a long time! It's truly an honor for our Liyue Palace to have you here!" A young man in blue robes walked enthusiastically to Immortal Venerable Jinyun, then noticed Li Mingke following behind him and said with a smile, "This must be your disciple, he truly is a handsome young man!"
Jinyun Immortal Venerable nodded slightly, "She has only recently entered the Dao, so I've come to broaden her horizons."
The man in blue robes laughed, "You flatter me, Immortal Venerable. I've heard that your disciple is also a young master from a prominent family, perhaps... the young master of the Li family in Pengzhou!" He then looked at Li Mingke, "Speaking of which, our Liyue Palace also has some connection with the Li family! Young Master Li, you can just call me Uncle Xu."
Upon hearing this, Li Mingke quickly greeted him, "Hello, Uncle Xu!"
Li Mingke thought to himself that perhaps what Uncle Xu from the Liyue Palace said was true. After all, most cultivation families had been related by marriage, and they could always find a way to connect through twists and turns. Since the other party was already so enthusiastic towards him, he had to show his attitude in return, not only for the Li family, but also for his master's reputation.
Uncle Xu was very satisfied with her. After a few more pleasantries, he quickly asked them to take a seat.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable led her to her seat, where she saw many prominent figures from the cultivation world.
Li Mingke was somewhat reserved. For various reasons, her mother, Li Zengqing, never brought her to these kinds of banquets. Instead, she brought her younger sister, Li Pinyue, more often.
"Don't be nervous, you are my disciple, Jinyun." Jinyun Immortal Venerable put down his teacup and said softly.
"Yes." With her master's encouragement, her inner tension eased considerably.
Sitting next to Li Mingke was a little girl about the same age as her. Ever since Li Mingke sat down, the little girl kept turning her head to look at her.
Li Mingke looked at her in confusion. When the girl realized that he had noticed her actions, she lowered her head and muttered something to herself. However, because her voice was too soft, Li Mingke could only see the girl's lips moving slightly.
After a while, she saw the girl whispering something to the bearded man beside her. The girl pointed at her and kept glancing at her. The man beside her just stroked his beard and didn't say a word.
What was she doing? Was it related to him? Because the girl's behavior was really strange, Li Mingke also became curious.
But her attention was interrupted when she heard a familiar voice calling her.
"Cousin!" The striking young man in a pale yellow robe waved and called out to her.
It was her good cousin, Wang Jingyuan.
After spotting her, the boy abandoned the people around him and ran over in a flash.
He first greeted Immortal Venerable Jinyun, then plopped down next to Li Mingke.
"Cousin, I knew Immortal Venerable Jinyun would bring you here!" he said with a grin.
"Your information network is really impressive!" Li Mingke exclaimed. He then asked, "Did you come with your master?"
Wang Jingyuan shook his head, "No, I'm here representing Fengyulou this time." Not far away were several people from Fengyulou, who looked like they held high positions of power. When they saw Li Mingke looking at them, they clasped their hands in greeting.
"You're going to sit here with me? The banquet is about to start, you should go back, don't let people think that the young master of Fengyu Tower is unruly, and make me lose face as well." She nudged him with her elbow.
"Sigh... Alright! This is such a hassle, cousin. Let's have a proper get-together when we get home. I'll show you some fun things to do!" Wang Jingyuan got up and walked towards their seats at Fengyulou.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable gazed at the departing figure of the young man, then turned to Li Mingke and asked, "Are you and your cousin very close?"
“Yes, after all, we grew up together,” she replied.
Immortal Venerable Jinyun simply nodded and asked no further questions.
This gathering is not only an exchange among cultivators, but more importantly, it is about the discovery of a celestial palace in the far north by Liyue Palace, which is the theme of this event.
"Historical records state that the Immortal Ancestor once discovered an Immortal Palace in the far north. Because he encountered it by chance, he named it 'Ouqie Palace'. A white fox was stationed there. A month ago, a disciple of Liyue Palace accidentally discovered a white fox in the far north, so he guessed that Liyue Palace was nearby."
The words of the Palace Master of Liyue Palace immediately caused a huge uproar.
"The Palace of the Immortals was once the dwelling place of the immortals in the mortal world!"
"I never thought it actually existed!"
"A great opportunity is definitely coming!"
Did someone steal from the palace?
Li Mingke stroked his chin, deep in thought.
If what they say is true, this theft of the palace is a great opportunity, then why did the Palace Master of Liyue Palace mention it at this gathering instead of keeping it all to himself?
"The reason for inviting you all here is that we wish to travel together with the various immortal sects." The Palace Master of Liyue Palace clasped her hands in greeting. "The restrictions on the Ou Palace Stealing have been set up, and there is currently no one in my palace who can break them."
So that's how it is! No wonder they held this grand gathering!
All eyes turned to the Immortal Venerable Jinyun.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable is the head of the immortal sect, a powerful figure who is only one step away from ascending to immortality. It is no exaggeration to say that he is the hope of the entire village!
He can definitely break the limits!
But facing the gazes coming from all directions, Immortal Venerable Jinyun calmly drank his tea and remained silent.
Is Master not interested in me stealing the palace?
Li Mingke also looked towards his master.
At this moment, a commotion arose among the guests, and Li Mingke heard the sound of weapons clashing.
"What, you've all pinned your hopes on Jinyun? You'd be better off begging me than him!"
Amidst a fierce wind, the Demon Lord Luan Hua, dressed in black, took his seat. His imposing presence was so great that it caused the bowls and plates to shatter.
The earthenware pot containing pear soup on Li Mingke's table shattered with a "bang." Before she could react, she raised her hand to shield her face. Just as she was lamenting that her clothes were about to get dirty, a gentle breeze blew by, and not a drop of pear soup fell on her.
She lowered her raised hand, turned to look at Immortal Venerable Jinyun, who merely twitched his fingers slightly and nodded.
It seems that Master blocked the soup.
A warm feeling washed over Li Mingke. So, her master had been watching over her all along?
"Demon Lord, we sent you an invitation and you refused to come, but now you've barged into the banquet. What are you trying to do!" The Palace Master of Liyue Palace was clearly angered by Demon Lord Luan Hua's behavior.
"I can come and go as I please, what right do you have to tell me what to do?" Demon Lord Luan Hua flicked his sleeve, and the Palace Master of Liyue Palace staggered, clutching his chest. The people around him immediately stepped forward to support him.
"How dare you!"
"Demon Lord, do you want to start a war?!"
The members of the immortal sect were furious.
"Oh? You want to fight me?" Demon Lord Luan Hua's lips curled into a smile.
At this moment, Immortal Venerable Jinyun stood up.
"Demon Lord!"
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