Chapter 10: Tasting Spiritual Fruit and Wine

He Zhi brought the spiritual fruit to his nose, sniffed it gently, and took a bite.

Instantly, he felt a surge of spiritual energy rush straight to his crown, his mouth watering with an incomparably sweet taste. His entire being felt refreshed and invigorated. It took him a long while to recover from the delicious experience.

Truly worthy of being a spiritual fruit—far superior to countless fruits in reality.

He Zhi chuckled softly, satisfied. He had truly received the offerings from Qingxuan Sect.

This "game" was interesting indeed.

Although right now there was only the storage slot that could receive offerings and store items, perhaps in the future there would be even more functions.

He Zhi was very much looking forward to it.

"Let's cultivate first."

He Zhi finished the fruit in a few bites and prepared to begin formal cultivation.

No matter how poor his spirit root aptitude was, he should at least try cultivating first.

During the Qi Refining Stage, one only needed to cultivate a single cultivation method.

He Zhi possessed five spirit roots, so he could cultivate all five Qi Refining methods.

What he chose was the Yi-Wood Rejuvenation Art.

This wood-attribute cultivation method produced magic power that could enhance recovery, which was perfect for him.

After all, he was still hoping to heal his legs through cultivation.

Although He Zhi's aptitude wasn't good, his mental fortitude was strong, and he quickly entered meditation.

The two spirit stones gripped in his hands continuously provided him with abundant spiritual energy.

Without these things, cultivating in reality would be nearly impossible.

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Two hours later, He Zhi felt the spiritual energy had completed one full circulation through his body.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes, joy appearing on his face.

He had just felt his legs, numb for so many years, actually move slightly!

"As expected of a cultivation method—truly extraordinary!"

He Zhi's heart settled with certainty.

He had only just begun cultivating, and his legs already had sensation.

As long as he persisted, completely healing his leg condition was just a matter of time!

So He Zhi closed his eyes again and continued his arduous cultivation.

Once he began cultivating, he lost track of time.

He cultivated straight through until evening.

Knock knock knock.

"Brother Zhi, you there?"

Immersed in cultivation, He Zhi suddenly heard knocking at the door—someone had arrived.

Immediately, He Zhi emerged from his cultivation state, feeling full of energy throughout his body, his condition incredibly good.

However, He Zhi didn't have time to examine his own state—someone was outside.

"Is that Shao Shan? I'll open the door right away."

He Zhi called out.

He recognized who had come just from the voice outside.

So he quickly closed the game screen and wheeled himself to open the door.

As soon as he opened it, he saw a young man standing outside carrying bags large and small.

"We're buddies—you came all this way, why bring stuff?"

"Come on in."

He Zhi quickly invited the person inside.

"Hehe, I was just bored with nothing to do, so I came to drink with Brother Zhi. Shouldn't I bring some food?"

The young man walked into the rental unit with a smile, setting down what he was carrying.

There were alcoholic drinks, beverages, and prepared foods.

After putting things down, the young man ran to the bathroom, as if returning to his own home, completely at ease with He Zhi.

Meanwhile, He Zhi looked at what Shao Shan had brought, lost in thought.

Shao Shan was one of He Zhi's few friends.

This guy was a few years younger than He Zhi and was a second-generation wealthy heir with hundreds of millions in family assets to inherit, so after graduating from university, he didn't want to work hard anymore.

All day long he did nothing productive, only knowing how to eat, drink, and have fun.

But he was quite loyal and didn't have the arrogance of ordinary rich kids.

Shao Shan had met He Zhi through gaming, often playing together, and their relationship was quite good.

Later, when Shao Shan learned that He Zhi was disabled, he often came bringing things to visit He Zhi, drinking and chatting together.

Thinking of these past events, He Zhi quietly opened the game again, reached his hand into the screen, and took out some spiritual wine and spiritual fruit.

These good things should naturally be shared with friends.

He Zhi had already learned from the "Cultivator's News" that these spiritual fruits and wines were actually "luxury goods" in the cultivation world.

Growing and brewing these spiritual fruits and wines required expending large amounts of spiritual energy.

But they themselves had no great benefit for cultivation—eating them wouldn't increase one's cultivation by even a bit.

They had only one purpose: deliciousness!

These things were for cultivators to enjoy.

After all, cultivators weren't stones—they had all seven emotions and six desires.

Such enjoyable things were naturally indispensable.

That's why these spiritual fruits and wines were offered to He Zhi by the sect master and others.

However, ordinary cultivators didn't have enough cultivation resources, so naturally they weren't qualified to enjoy these things.

Even the sect master, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, had only enjoyed them a few times.

Only a "senior" like He Zhi could partake.

These spiritual fruits and wines had no great effect on cultivation, so ordinary people could also consume them, and eating them even had some body-strengthening benefits.

Unlike those pills, which would cause ordinary people's bodies to explode from spiritual energy.

Of course, in the cultivation world, no one would be so extravagant as to give these things to ordinary people to enjoy.

But He Zhi was now using them to entertain a friend, so naturally he wouldn't be stingy.

After a while, Shao Shan came out of the bathroom.

"Brother Zhi! I brought something good today."

"Hehe, seventy-year-old aged yellow wine—I snuck it out of the old man's wine cellar. Today we'll have a proper drink!"

Shao Shan opened the drinks and food he'd brought, speaking proudly to He Zhi.

This guy was very knowledgeable about eating, drinking, and entertainment. If he said something was good, it really was good.

However, He Zhi also smiled slightly.

"Shao Shan, you came at just the right time. I also got some good stuff today—let's drink together.

My wine is much better than your seventy-year-old vintage."

He Zhi pointed at the spiritual wine and fruit in his hand, chuckling.

"Oh? Could it really be better than the old man's collection?"

Hearing this, Shao Shan was somewhat skeptical.

He knew well that things like eating, drinking, and entertainment all cost money, and the better something was, the more expensive it was.

He Zhi was dirt poor—what good things could he produce?

Shao Shan wasn't looking down on He Zhi; it was just the reality of the situation.

"Just taste it and you'll know, won't you?"

He Zhi didn't elaborate. Instead, he opened a bottle of spiritual wine, poured a cup, and placed it in front of Shao Shan.

Instantly, the fragrance of wine filled the room.

"The aroma is quite good. I'll have to see for myself."

Shao Shan didn't continue questioning, to avoid spoiling He Zhi's mood.

He picked up the wine cup, brought it to his lips, and breathed in the fragrance, feeling refreshed and carefree.

However, Shao Shan frowned inwardly. The aroma was so unusual—could this be some kind of industrial trickery with too much artificial flavoring added?

Brother Zhi probably got scammed and bought fake wine.

Whatever, I'll just take a sip and then make my escape.

Shao Shan thought to himself, already preparing to flee.

His palate was very refined—ordinary drinks and food were simply hard to swallow.

If He Zhi insisted on drinking fake wine, he could only run away first.

However...

When he took a light sip of the spiritual wine, he instantly felt an unprecedented sweet taste with a hint of spiciness explode across his tongue, then rush straight to his crown.

In an instant, he felt like he was floating on air, his entire being indescribably exhilarated.

His consciousness drifted, as if his soul had floated up to the heavens, as if he understood many profound truths.

It also seemed as if he'd won over the goddess he'd secretly loved for years, all his dreams realized, all his troubles vanished.

Both mind and spirit were intoxicated...

After a long while, Shao Shan finally came to his senses, looking at He Zhi with utter disbelief:"This... what kind of wine is this?

I just took one sip and completely blanked out?"

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