My Fairy Growth System

"Is this what a Tribulation Crossing Stage Cultivator, an Eighth Stage being, is like? Truly inscrutable!" After leaving the Longevity Hall, Yu Qingtan exclaimed with emotion.

"Qing Shuang, now that you have become an Elder of the Imperial Palace, I can tell you, the person just now was merely an avatar of the Palace Master," Ying Ning Saint Venerable said, also with a look of reverence.

"What, that sense of depth like an abyss was just an avatar?" Yu Qingtan exclaimed in surprise, but she also made up her mind to cultivate to such a realm earlier.

"Exactly, creating avatars at will is one of the signature abilities of an Emperor Sovereign," Ying Ning Saint Venerable explained.

Then, Ying Ning Saint Venerable formally arranged a palace as a residence for Yu Qingtan in the Longevity Imperial Palace.

"As an Elder of the Longevity Imperial Palace, you need to complete at least one Imperial Palace task every ten years. However, those with ambition usually actively undertake some tasks to earn Contribution Points. The Imperial Palace possesses resources beyond your imagination, but none are free," Ying Ning Saint Venerable instructed.

"Does the Saint Venerable have any recommended tasks?"

"You should check the Mission Hall yourself! Cultivate well, I have high hopes for you," Ying Ning Saint Venerable said, and then left Yu Qingtan's residence.

In the following days, Yu Qingtan visited the Scripture Pavilion of the Longevity Imperial Palace every day, accessing all texts that Elders were permitted to view, including information about the Longevity Imperial Palace, the customs and anecdotes of the Central Domain, and so forth to broaden her knowledge.
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Only after she had gone through all the free texts did Yu Qingtan finally visit the Mission Hall of the Longevity Imperial Palace. Inside the hall, there were many cultivators, but it did not feel crowded.

"This Junior Sister looks very unfamiliar. I am Cui Shuji, a disciple under Yun Gui Saint Venerable. May I know which Elder's disciple you are?"

Yu Qingtan was looking around when a disciple approached her. Yu Qingtan, possessing the Purifying Buddha Eyes, immediately saw that he was a cultivator at the Divine Transformation Late Stage.

Cui Shuji was dressed in moon-white tight clothing, with his collar slightly open to reveal the silver soft armor underneath. His hair was tied up high with a simple jade pin, with a few strands fluttering in the breeze adding a touch of unrestrained charm. His face radiated a spirited energy, and his eyes sparkled with brilliance.

At this moment, Yu Qingtan was dressed in a simple and elegant pale blue long dress. The hem of her skirt swayed gently with her steps, like undulating ripples, with fine cloud patterns embroidered at the edges, adding a bit of grace.

In her guise as Qing Shuang, her appearance was not as striking as originally, but still carried about seventy to eighty percent of her original charm. Even in the beauty-filled Cultivation World, she was considered quite attractive.

Although high-stage cultivators were not much for romance, the sight of beauty was always a delight.

"So it's Senior Brother Cui, you're very courteous. I am a disciple of Ying Ning Saint Venerable, Qing Shuang," Yu Qingtan said with a sly spark in her eyes, smiling.

"Oh, you are Junior Sister Qing! Although I've heard of every disciple under Ying Ning Saint Venerable, are you newly under her apprenticeship?" Cui Shuji was somewhat puzzled.

"Sort of, I have been in closed-door cultivation until now," Yu Qingtan replied.

With the Body Integration Period Saint Sovereign taking on disciples ranging from a thousand to even tens of thousands, it was normal for them not to recognize each other.

"I see, Junior Sister Qing, do you have any particular tasks in mind, and would you need me to guide you?" Since Yu Qingtan was browsing the task list suitable for Divine Transformation Stage cultivators, Cui Shuji subconsciously thought she was also at the Divine Transformation Stage, unaware that she was a Void Refinement Stage Imperial Honor and also an Elder of the Longevity Imperial Palace.

"How about this task of exploring the Nether Illusion Domain?" Yu Qingtan asked, looking at one of the tasks.

"The Nether Illusion Domain is a newly discovered secret realm by our Longevity Imperial Palace, currently overseen by the Junior Palace Master, Jiang Lai Saint Venerable. It requires a large number of Divinity Transformation Stage and Void Refinement Stage disciples to participate. However, for us Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivators, it is still very dangerous. I'm surprised that Junior Sister Qing wants to take on this task," Cui Shuji said, looking at his junior sister, who looked like the girl next door, with some amazement.

"We cultivators should not be afraid of hardships and dangers if we wish to bravely forge ahead," Yu Qingtan said with a determined gaze.

"Junior Sister Qing speaks well. I too am interested in taking on this task. Let's do it together!" Cui Shuji said.

"Then I ask Brother Cui to take good care of me. I'll look a bit more!" Yu Qingtan said.

"Okay!"

After bidding farewell to Cui Shuji, Yu Qingtan did not immediately accept the task but left the Mission Hall.

The next day, Yu Qingtan directly went to the palace where the Junior Palace Master, Jiang Lai Saint Venerable, resided and practiced. Over these days, she had seen portraits of Jiang Lai Saint Venerable and confirmed that this Jiang Lai Saint Venerable was indeed the little girl Jiang Lai whom she had once saved.

"Please announce that the newly promoted elder Qing Shuang from the Imperial Palace has come to see the Junior Palace Master. Also, pass along a message, 'Qing boat ferries people, a traveler leaves home,'" Yu Qingtan said to the palace guard.

"Please wait a moment!" Although the guard was somewhat puzzled, he still went inside to announce it.

Yu Qingtan came today because she had learned that Jiang Lai Saint Venerable, who had been in seclusion, was supposed to oversee the exploration of the Nether Illusion Domain yesterday. It seemed she must have exited her seclusion.

Soon, the guard hurried back, his demeanor filled with respect and curiosity. He slightly bowed and said, "The Junior Palace Master asks the elder to come in to meet."

Yu Qingtan smiled lightly, gently lifted her skirt, and stepped into the magnificent palace. The interior of the palace was arranged both solemnly and elegantly, the air filled with the light scent of spirit grass, which refreshed the mind and spirit. After passing through several exquisite screens, she finally saw the once "little girl"—Jiang Lai Saint Venerable.

By now, Jiang Lai had shed her youthful greenness. Adorned in elegant palace attire and wearing a phoenix crown, her eyes deep and resolute, she embodied both dignity and grace with her every move. However, when she saw Yu Qingtan, a flicker of surprise and gratitude flashed through her eyes.

"Qing boat ferries people, a traveler leaves home. Is it really you, Sister Qingtan?" Jiang Lai quickly approached, her voice filled with anticipation.

"It's me!" Yu Qingtan smiled.

'Qing boat ferries people' referred to the incident where Yu Qingtan had saved Jiang Lai; 'a traveler leaves home' referred to when Yu Qingtan had placed her in the You Family, and then she had been taken to the Central Domain.

"It is you, indeed! From the first glance at your eyes, I knew it was you, but I was a bit hesitant to believe it. Sister Qingtan, I've missed you so much!" Jiang Lai Saint Venerable immediately hugged Yu Qingtan.

Yu Qingtan was slightly taken aback by the sudden embrace, but she tenderly hugged Jiang Lai back, feeling a warm current in her heart. She gently patted Jiang Lai's back and smiled, "Jiang Lai, you have grown up and become so outstanding. I am truly happy for you."

Jiang Lai released her embrace, her eyes slightly red, but her face was filled with a blissful smile. "Sister Qingtan, when did you come to the Central Domain? Why did you change your appearance? And how did you suddenly become an elder of the Imperial Palace?" Her rapid-fire questions overflowed with surprise and confusion.