Chapter 244: Really, It's Absolutely Real!

The strange phenomenon above Baiyun Guan gradually dissipated, and the final wisp of seven-colored light hid itself within the clouds. Yet, that astonishing scene was deeply branded into the hearts of every witness, unable to calm for a long time. At that moment, it was as if a corner of the mysterious veil covering the entire world had been lifted.

"Cultivation is real! I saw it with my own eyes!" a young man wearing glasses said excitedly, his hands still trembling slightly. "That definitely wasn't some special effect or natural phenomenon!"

"You're right, I feel like my whole person is different," a stylishly dressed girl nearby chimed in. "That feeling, it was like the entire world was shaking."

Although the phenomenon had vanished, people's enthusiasm for cultivation grew even higher. A long line formed in front of Baiyun Guan, all young people wanting to apprentice and learn the arts. Their eyes sparkled with a yearning for the unknown, even though most of them likely lacked even the most basic aptitude.

"I must join Baiyun Guan!" a salaryman in a crisp suit said firmly. "Even if I can't cultivate, being able to witness all this with my own eyes is worth it!"

Luo Daming stood on the high ground behind the mountain, watching the crowds swarming up the mountain, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh: "These people, I'm afraid they think cultivation is too simple."

The next morning, before the early autumn dew had dispersed, Feng Shayan arrived at Baiyun Guan. The Daoist temple in the morning mist appeared exceptionally tranquil, the copper bells on the eaves ringing softly with the wind, carrying a kind of otherworldly charm.

"Lin Daozhang." She was straightforward after seeing Lin Xuan, taking out her phone to find the video. "Regarding the phenomenon the day before yesterday..." However, after scouring the entire internet, all related videos had vanished without a trace; not even a single screenshot could be found.

"The videos were all deleted?" She frowned. "But it doesn't matter, I saw it with my own eyes anyway. Lin Daozhang, what exactly happened that day? I have never seen a celestial phenomenon of such scale."

Lin Xuan was feeding the pigeons in the courtyard and gave a faint smile upon hearing this: "It was nothing more than refining some Pill, perhaps the medicinal power was too strong and triggered some resonance with heaven and earth."

"Pill?" Feng Shayan became interested. "Is it the legendary Immortal Pill? Can you let me see it?"

"It has already been consumed." Lin Xuan's reply was simple and direct.

Feng Shayan was momentarily speechless. She had prepared a belly full of questions, only to find she couldn't even ask the first one. Looking at Lin Xuan's calm and composed appearance, she suddenly understood why this young Daoist made the entire Outsider world pay such close attention.

Helpless, she turned to find Luo Daming: "Daoist Master, I would like to stay here for a few days, is that possible? I also happen to want to ask for advice on some cultivation issues."

Luo Daming glanced at her, seemingly seeing through her thoughts, but still nodded in agreement: "Naturally, you may. The east wing room has already been tidied up, feel free to stay."

"Many thanks, Daoist Master." Feng Shayan bowed in salute, though she secretly calculated how to get close to Lin Xuan and probe his true depth.

Watching Feng Shayan's departing back, Xiao Qing, who was guarding to the side, couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Sister, do you think this Miss Feng has some ideas about our benefactor?"

Xiao Bai shook her head gently: "It doesn't seem so. Her eyes hold more inquiry and curiosity. I fear she is interested in our benefactor and wants to find an opportunity to get close to him."

"Then should we..."

"No need to worry," Xiao Bai interrupted her, "The benefactor has his own plans. These visitors are merely passersby in the benefactor's eyes."

As they were speaking, another visitor arrived, treading on the morning dew. Wang Ye's face carried a hint of exhaustion, yet his eyes revealed determination.

"Lin Daozhang," he said with a smile upon seeing Lin Xuan, "That move the day before yesterday was truly impressive. It was a real eye-opener for me!"

Lin Xuan looked at this old acquaintance and asked calmly: "You didn't come here this time just to say that, did you?"

Wang Ye's expression turned serious: "Indeed. I've encountered some problems in my cultivation recently and always feel like I'm at a standstill. I was hesitant about whether to come and disturb you, but after seeing the phenomenon the day before yesterday, I knew I had to come."

Lin Xuan gestured for him to continue.

"It's just that no matter how I practice, the quality of my Qi won't improve," Wang Ye said, rolling up his sleeve to reveal dense red rashes on his arm. "And these symptoms have been appearing recently. The doctor says it's an allergy, but I feel it must be related to cultivation."

Lin Xuan carefully examined the red rashes and used his divine sense to probe Wang Ye's Qi, quickly discovering the source of the problem.

"Have you been forcibly increasing your Qi power recently?"

"Yes!" Wang Ye said, somewhat agitated. "I feel that only by constantly breaking through my limits can I become stronger. Especially after seeing your strength, I felt even more that I must speed up."

Lin Xuan shook his head: "That is the problem. Cultivation is not something that can be achieved overnight; it requires a gradual process. Forcing it like this will only damage your foundation. These red rashes are your body protesting, reminding you not to be overly hasty."

"Then what should I do?" Wang Ye asked humbly for guidance.

"Slow down your pace and let your body naturally adapt to each realm," Lin Xuan explained. "You must understand that the most important thing in cultivation is not speed, but the foundation. Only by laying a good foundation can you go further in the future."

Wang Ye thought seriously for a moment, looking thoughtful: "I understand. I wonder if I could stay in the temple for a few days? I would like to properly grasp Lin Daozhang's teachings."

"Naturally, you may," Lin Xuan said, his tone softening as he looked at this junior who was sincerely seeking the Dao. "It just so happens that the Spirit Qi in the temple is abundant recently, which is also suitable for you to recuperate your body."

Just like that, Baiyun Guan suddenly gained two uninvited guests. Although Feng Shayan and Wang Ye came from different backgrounds, both were full of curiosity about Lin Xuan's Daoist arts.

Feng Shayan observed everything in Baiyun Guan every day, hoping to gain inspiration from it. She discovered that every blade of grass and every tree here seemed to contain some kind of mystery, and even the air was permeated with a special kind of Spirit Qi. This environment often gave her unexpected insights.

Wang Ye, on the other hand, followed Lin Xuan's advice completely and slowed down his cultivation pace, and sure enough, he found the symptoms on his body beginning to improve. Only then did he truly understand the importance of a gradual process; the path of cultivation was, after all, a process of things falling into place naturally.

Although Xiao Qing and Xiao Bai remained vigilant toward these visitors, seeing that they were all sincerely seeking the Dao, they did not interfere too much. They knew that as long as the benefactor was there, nothing would go wrong.

Wang Ye likewise sought a place to stay from Daoist Master Luo Daming and settled down for the time being.

Night shrouded Baiyun Guan, and the stars filled the deep sky, twinkling. Luo Daming had just returned to his quarters and lit a stick of sandalwood incense to rest. He suddenly remembered he hadn't checked his phone all day. When he pressed the power button, the screen immediately began to vibrate frantically—over twenty missed calls, all from Zhao Fangxu.

"Oh no..." Cold sweat instantly broke out on Luo Daming's forehead.