Taiyin Prefecture, Yinshan Commandery, Guobei County.

Inside the Sanyin Temple, in the servants' courtyard, Bai Cang opened his eyes, rubbed his temples, and couldn't help but sigh.

Which powerful being is so bored that they sent me to this godforsaken place?

My novel isn't finished yet. I promised to have a beginning and an end, and I don't know if my readers can accept the explanation that "the author time-traveled and therefore abandoned the story."

The story is very cliché: a struggling author works himself to death while updating his work and then is transported to another world.

The good news is: this is a world of immortals and heroes.

The original body was also called Bai Cang, a newly initiated disciple of the Sanyin Temple, a branch temple of the Heshan Dao, a major unorthodox sect.

The bad news is: he's just a handyman!

Having arrived in the world of cultivation and even joined a cultivation sect, yet unable to become a cultivator—what kind of human suffering is this?

Although Heshan Dao is not a legitimate sect of Xuanmen, it has never produced a Yuanshen Daojun who has achieved longevity.

But it was still a major unorthodox sect, with more than a dozen Golden Core elders, especially skilled in combat, and its reputation was illustrious.

But who can blame them when Sanyin Temple is merely a branch temple of the Chilong Temple in the Heshan Dao Gaiden Beppu?

The relationship between Sanyin Temple and Heshan Dao cannot be said to be nonexistent, but it can only be said to be implied.

Even the Red Dragon Temple, where Daoji Zhenren resides, is separated from it by the Tiger-Taming Altar.

Therefore, among all the practitioners of the Sanyin Temple, only the abbot, the Sanyin Daoist, is a true cultivator of immortality.

The other three capitals and five masters are all only at the "entering the Dao realm" of "martial arts entering the innate realm".

Not to mention someone like Bai Cang, who's just starting out as a menial servant!

He wasn't even qualified to learn the "internal energy cultivation method," and could only practice the "external to internal" Hunyuan Zhuang Gong.

Only by progressing from the external school to the internal school, and then from the internal school to the innate school, can one obtain the opportunity to enter the Dao.

Even so, it was only because the Sanyin Temple was newly established and desperately needed manpower and hard labor that they took him, an orphan and refugee, under their wing.

In this godforsaken world, being able to eat and barely survive is already a great stroke of luck; what more can one hope for?

Unfortunately, the original owner of this body was not fortunate enough to receive even the "blessing" of being a "Palu" for the Sanyin Temple, which could only be done by Bai Cang.

"But it doesn't matter. If your background isn't good enough, you can make up for it with a cheat code."

Bai Cang thought to himself, and immediately muttered, "Primordial Spirit, no, Golden Finger, activate."

"boom!"

The next second, a vast yet silent roar resounded in his mind.

In that instant, Bai Cang felt his entire body suddenly disappear.

Only when one's spirit transcends infinitely can one arrive at a mysterious void.

All that could be seen was a vast, boundless expanse, without top or bottom, and without distinction of directions.

Only a vast, boundless scroll filled the entire void.

This is...

"The Heavenly Dao Scroll?!"

As soon as this thought arose, the vast and boundless Daoist talisman instantly enveloped him.

An ancient aura, seemingly from the beginning of time, suddenly "crashed" into Bai Cang's heart.

This gave him a sudden realization, and he instantly mastered the "user manual" of the Heavenly Dao Talisman without any instruction.

"So that's how it is!" Bai Cang suddenly realized. "Disciple Bai Cang humbly requests the Ancestral Master to bestow the ordination!"

The method of using the Azure Heaven Dao Talisman can be described as simple and straightforward.

In short: You have to spend money to become stronger!

Offering gold, silver, and precious items will grant one a title and official rank.

After obtaining a title, one can absorb the essence of Taoism and receive blessings.

There are two types of blessings.

One type is a permanent buff, similar to a talent; the other is a temporary buff, which is more like a skill.

But there is good news and bad news.

The bad news is: Bai Cang is a penniless wretch, he can't even scrape together a single copper coin.

The good news is that when he traveled back in time, he seemed to have already completed one offering, which would allow him to obtain the lowest level of official rank.

[Upon initial ordination, one may be granted the Supreme Ninth Rank Upper: Supreme Three-Five Capital Merit Register, and will receive the blessing: Phoenix Emblem (Fragment)]

A grand, resounding sound rang out, and Bai Cang was overjoyed.

The title "Supreme Three Five Capital Merit Register" sounds incredibly impressive.

Although that ninth-rank official looks a bit out of place.

However, Bai Cang said: I have already forgiven Him!

With this in mind, Bai Cang's thoughts raced, and he saw the Heavenly Dao Scroll unfold once more, transforming into a curtain of light that appeared before his eyes.

[Lord of the Azure Heavens]: Bai Cang

[Title and Rank]: Supreme Three-Five Capital Merit Register

[Rank]: Lower Ninth Rank

[Blessing]: Fengyi (incomplete)

Phoenix (incomplete): A phoenix arrives, a gentleman is humble and virtuous, a blessed family, auspiciousness arises naturally.

Enhanced talent: [Quality Food]

The *Taiping Yulan* states: The phoenix's appearance is that of a swan before a unicorn, with a snake's neck and a fish's tail, dragon markings and a tortoise's body, a swallow's chin and a chicken's beak. It embodies virtue and benevolence, and embraces righteousness. Its small sound is like metal, its large sound like drum. It eats with quality and drinks with ceremony. It receives blessings from Heaven and responds to the spirits of Earth. It regulates the five tones and observes the nine virtues.

[Talent: Quality Food] Immune to all poisons, able to transform all poisons into vital energy to nourish oneself.

"Holy crap, the heifer is doing a handstand—it's got a bullshit pointing skyward!"

Bai Cang was overjoyed: This is only a ninth-rank title with incomplete enhancement?

If this were promoted to the first rank, wouldn't one immediately become a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord and live forever?

No, what is a Yuan Shen Dao Jun? At the very least, he should have a title like "Yuan Shi Tian Zun" or "Taishang Dao Zu"?

"I like the cheat code that lets you get stronger by spending money."

This is the real "golden touch"!

Thinking like that.

Immediately, a thought crossed his mind, and the radiance of the Heavenly Dao Talisman faded, his consciousness returning to his body.

The next second, Bai Cang immediately felt the changes in his body.

I felt full of energy, my breathing was strong and powerful, and my originally weak body became strong, showing no signs of malnutrition at all.

Moreover, he has clear hearing and eyesight, a clear mind, and is full of energy, as if he has grown a brain.

Every part of the body, from limbs and bones to every inch of flesh and blood, and even the most fundamental bone marrow and organs, underwent a mysterious transformation.

It's like an iron core that has been forged and tempered a thousand times, being hammered and refined into a divine weapon.

In short: it's like going from slingshot to cannon!

Excited, Bai Cang couldn't help but slip out of the dormitory and into a secluded corner, where he started with a set of military boxing, no, it was Hunyuan stance.

Sinking shoulders and dropping elbows, Hunyuan Step, Cloud Hands, Wild Horse Parts Mane...

The entire sequence of movements flowed smoothly, perfectly synchronized with the rhythm of breathing.

The Hunyuan Stake, which had once baffled time travelers, is now as simple as eating and drinking.

Things that once seemed obscure and difficult to understand are now not only easy to grasp, but I can even vaguely feel that I can apply what I've learned to other situations.

A new skill also simultaneously appears on the panel.

[Hun Yuan Zhuang: A First Glimpse!]

Seeing this, Bai Cang was overjoyed.

Although Hunyuan Zhuang is only a basic external skill, even if one masters it to the highest level, it is impossible for him to become the Sword God of Shilipo, let alone become a cultivator.

However, this was the stepping stone for him to stand out from the crowd and gain the opportunity to enter the Daoist path.

As the saying goes: "If you're quick in one step, you'll be quick in every step."

Only if he demonstrates sufficient talent will he have a chance to stand out among the many menial tasks.

Ultimately, they become true disciples of the Three Yin Temple, receiving even more profound inheritances, and perhaps even... immortal cultivation techniques.

However, the morning class the next day dealt Bai Cang a heavy blow.