Eve of the Grand Event

In the City of Heavenly Treasures, Li Qing did not put on an aloof front despite receiving quite a few invitations to trade meets. Instead, he attended them openly and generously.

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Wuji, what a pleasure to meet you!"

"Fellow Daoist Wuji truly is an outstanding talent. Your bearing is indeed extraordinary!"

"I visited Qingling Region once in my early years. Who would have thought that such a barren place could produce an exceptional talent like Fellow Daoist Wuji? Truly remarkable!"

"..."

Figures of ingratiating voices rang out. Everyone wished to befriend Li Qing, who could battle the Black Flood Dragon King and suppress the Golden Bear King.

After reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, advancing one's cultivation became difficult as climbing to heaven. After most people had tried sitting in secluded cultivation for a time, they would turn their attention toward improving their combat power or extending their lifespan.

Cultivators with formidable combat power like Li Qing were precisely the people these cultivators sought to befriend. No matter what, they could not afford to offend him.

Li Qing responded to each of them with impeccable courtesy and obvious goodwill, without the slightest trace of arrogance.

His amicable attitude left his fellow Nascent Soul cultivators even more satisfied.

"You flatter me, fellow Daoists. I merely know a few unorthodox little tricks that are unfit for the grand stage." Li Qing modestly waved his hand.

As these words fell, quite a few people stroked their beards and laughed.

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist, you are far too modest. If your methods are merely unorthodox tricks unfit for the grand stage, then we truly have no face left to show!"

"That is right. Fellow Daoist Wuji should punish himself with three cups!"

"..."

Though it was called a trade meet, it was actually