Only after becoming emperor did he realize he was in a fantasy world of immortal cultivation.

Lin Yuan went to the spirit room as soon as he returned to his residence.

He took off his coat and casually draped it over a smooth jade rack, then stepped barefoot into the pool.

The warm pool water instantly enveloped me, and the perfect warmth rose from the soles of my feet, quickly spreading to every part of my body, soothing every tense muscle and nerve.

He leaned back on the smooth, cool jade by the pool, tilted his head back, closed his eyes, and let out a long sigh, letting the fatigue dissipate from his pores with the rising steam.

After soaking for a while, my mind and body gradually became clear and tranquil.

A thought, like a bubble rising from a pond, quietly surfaced in my mind.

Lin Yuan's eyelashes fluttered slightly, but he didn't open his eyes. He simply raised his right hand from the water, put his index and middle fingers together, and gently tapped the storage bag next to the clothes placed by the pool.

A warm, clear, emerald-green light emerged effortlessly, like a small spring sun illuminating a dark room. It carried a powerful yet restrained vitality, quietly hovering in the water vapor before his eyes, tinging the surrounding misty white fog with a light green hue.

It was the "Rejuvenation Pearl" that had been obtained after many twists and turns.

The beads are about the size of a longan, entirely emerald green, clear and flawless, as if they encapsulate a concentrated essence of spring and life.

Inside, a soft radiance flows gently like ripples on water. When you get close, you can smell a refreshing scent of grass and trees. Just looking at it brings peace to your mind and a subtle resonance of your energy, as if even the warmth of the pool water has gained more vitality.

"It would be such a waste to just hand over something I finally got my hands on." Lin Yuan opened his eyes, his gaze calmly fixed on the precious pearl floating above his palm, and murmured to himself.

Since the Rejuvenation Pearl is an excellent healing artifact, then the poison in his body...

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan immediately circulated his spiritual power to absorb the Rejuvenation Pearl into his body.

Then he slowly closed his eyes, and he could feel the Rejuvenation Pearl had already settled in his dantian.

It was as if the first thunder of spring had suddenly boomed beneath the frozen earth of a silent, deep winter; or as if a parched, cracked riverbed had suddenly been greeted by a vast, warm spring tide. A torrent of life energy, so powerful yet so pure and gentle, erupted from his dantian and instantly swept over his entire body.

It was not a violent impact, but a natural force as warm and profound as the earth's springtime and the growth of all things.

The surging "spring tide of vitality" rushes along the eight extraordinary meridians and the entire body. Wherever it passes, the minor hidden injuries and stagnations in the meridians caused by cultivation, fighting, testing weapons, or even the hardships of early years are quickly nourished, repaired, and unblocked, as if being caressed by the most skillful and gentle hand.

Under the influence of vitality, the meridians gradually widen, becoming more resilient and elastic; the flesh and bones seem to have undergone a silent cleansing, with deeply hidden impurities quietly being released, radiating a purer and more lustrous vitality.

What is most crucial, and what Lin Yuan cares about most, are the toxins that are like maggots clinging to his bones, deeply entangled in the source of his magical power!

These toxins are insidious and stubborn, lurking deep within him and extremely difficult to remove. They not only slowly erode the purity of his spiritual power and affect his cultivation efficiency, but may also become a fatal weakness at crucial moments.

At this moment, in the face of the life-giving torrent of the Rejuvenating Pearl, which is full of purification and regeneration, these toxins were like encountering their natural enemy, or like ice and snow encountering the scorching sun.

They quickly became dull and droopy, their structure began to disintegrate, and then they disappeared.

Ultimately, it transformed into wisps of grayish-black filth, which were forcibly expelled from Lin Yuan's pores by the vast vitality.

In an instant, a thin layer of black mist emanated from Lin Yuan's body, intertwining with the white steam rising from the spirit pool, creating an exceptionally eerie scene.

The fishy stench was quickly neutralized and dissipated by the freshness of the pond water and the fragrance of lotus.

He closed his eyes, his face calm, and focused all his energy on guiding the power of the Rejuvenation Pearl to circulate throughout his body.

Each cycle of the body's energy is like a profound cleansing and sublimation, making the energy within him purer and closer to the natural state of the origin of life.

The spiritual energy in the dantian, nourished by this vitality, became increasingly pure and vibrant.

Time slipped away quietly amidst intense focus and profound internal changes within the body.

I don't know how much time passed; it felt like a moment, yet also like an extremely long time.

Lin Yuan suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes!

Deep within his eyes, a fleeting glimpse of clear, verdant light flashed by, like distant mountains after the rain, profound yet full of life.

Her entire demeanor seemed to have been cleansed of an invisible layer of grime, becoming increasingly clear and transparent.

The poison is completely gone!

Feeling the unimpeded and unobstructed flow of spiritual energy within his body, and the unprecedented ease and vitality, Lin Yuan couldn't help but smile genuinely and joyfully.

The Rejuvenating Pearl truly lives up to its name; it is indeed worthy of being called a sacred healing object!

Once the toxins are removed, the potential that has been suppressed and depleted by the toxins for a long time seems to be released all at once.

Lin Yuan clearly felt that the spiritual energy in his body was actively and rapidly circulating on its own, and his dantian was slightly surging, showing faint signs of a breakthrough!

Without further delay, he immediately stood up from the pool, water droplets sliding down his smooth muscle lines.

He casually picked up a dry cloth prepared nearby to wipe himself, changed into clean everyday clothes, and then found a corner in the spiritual room with the most abundant spiritual energy. He sat cross-legged, facing the sky, and once again entered a deep state of cultivation.

Outside the window, the sun slowly slanted westward, and the golden afterglow was gradually replaced by the indigo twilight.

Then, the bright moon slowly climbed to the treetops, casting its clear light upon the earth and draping a silver veil over the people sitting quietly inside the room through the window.

At this moment, a faint spiritual light began to appear and surround Lin Yuan.

Cultivation knows no time.

At one moment, Lin Yuan was so focused on his body that he seemed to hear a faint "click" sound that only he could perceive.

Immediately afterwards, a feeling of sudden enlightenment spread throughout my body.

The invisible yet resilient barrier was instantly shattered!

The meridians throughout the body were like a dried-up riverbed receiving sweet rain, suddenly opening up and becoming wider and stronger; the dantian and qi sea expanded rapidly, and the total amount of spiritual energy that could be contained suddenly increased significantly!

A sense of power far stronger, more concentrated, and full of vitality than before, like newly sprouted vines, quickly filled my limbs and bones.

At the same time, their five senses became more acute than ever before; they could hear the faint chirping of insects from a greater distance, and their noses could distinguish richer spiritual components in the air...

Seventh level of Qi Refining!

Success came naturally, and a breakthrough was achieved!

Lin Yuan slowly finished his practice, opened his eyes, and his eyes shone with a bright and clear light.

......

The next morning, as dawn broke and the morning mist had not yet dissipated.

Deep within the Gong Clan's immortal territory, in a pavilion nestled amidst a tranquil bamboo grove—the "Worry-Free Pavilion"—the aroma of tea wafts through the air.

In the main seat sat an elderly man with snow-white hair.

He had a lean face and rosy skin. His eyes were bright and intelligent. Although his hair and beard were white, he did not look old. Instead, he had an extraordinary air of youthful spirit and vitality.

This person is none other than Gong Tu, the current patriarch of the Gong Clan and the father of the two brothers, Gong Wuchen and Gong Wujue.

"Oh?" Gong Tu picked up the warm "Misty Mountain Spirit Sprout" cup beside him, gently blew away the floating leaves, took a sip, and his clear voice rang out in the quiet pavilion, carrying a perfectly measured hint of surprise and inquiry, "That fellow Daoist... actually used such a strange method? Using Qi Refining stage spiritual power as a guide, supplemented by seemingly ordinary calming and tranquilizing techniques, and then borrowing the power of the 'Dragon Lantern' to vibrate the spiritual root and stimulate its self-healing ability?"

He put down his teacup, his fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the smooth rosewood table, his mind replaying every detail that Gong Wuchen had just described.

Spiritual power during the Qi Refining stage.

It looks like an ordinary spell.

Panlong Lantern.

That's really...unheard of.

Gong Wuchen, standing at the lower end, had a tall and straight posture like a pine tree and a gentle and refined temperament like jade.

Seeing his father deep in thought, he paused for a moment and said, "Father, in my opinion, the other party most likely used a sophisticated concealment technique. Their true cultivation level is probably far beyond the Qi Refining stage. Otherwise, it would be almost impossible for someone with only Qi Refining stage spiritual power to control the Panlong Lamp so precisely and guide the subtle life force within my second brother's spiritual root."

Upon hearing this, Gong Tu glanced at his eldest son and nodded, but did not immediately express his agreement or disagreement.

"In any case," Gong Tu's voice became solemn, and his gaze sharpened, "such talents are exactly what our Gong clan seeks." As the head of a clan and leader of a vast immortal race, he knew the importance of talent, especially such special talents with extraordinary skills and ideas that were different from ordinary people.

A heart yearning for talent has been completely ignited.

He leaned forward slightly, looking at Gong Wuchen, his tone resolute and unwavering: "Wuchen, this matter is entrusted to you personally. Quickly investigate this person's background, which sect he belongs to, his lineage, his personality and preferences—make sure to find out everything in detail."

He paused, a resolute glint in his eyes, and continued, "After investigating, do your utmost to recruit them. As long as they are willing to join my Gong Clan Immortal Clan, the conditions... can be as generous as possible. Even if..." He emphasized slightly, "if they want the position of an elder of my Gong Clan Immortal Clan, we will spare no expense!"

"Yes." Gong Wuchen bowed gracefully.