Ten Steps of Qi Refinement

As the beautiful woman approached, her grace softened.

Li Xuan remained unmoved as she pressed and rubbed against him. A faint smirk curved his lips, revealing a hint of mockery.

"Tsk, this guy isn't taking the bait," the woman muttered, disappointed by Li Xuan's lack of reaction.

Several young people lurking in the shadows emerged, discreetly capturing the scene on their phones. They were clearly irritated.

Li Xuan calmly observed them, noting that these young people came from families with industries spanning energy, finance, medicine, and logistics. In his previous life, they were even more elite than Zhang Shihua. However, that was all in the past. In his eyes now, they were like ants, unworthy of his attention.

"Have you had your fun? If you're done, I'll be on my way," Li Xuan said casually.

The mood among the wealthy youths soured.

A tall young man sneered, "Hah, he's got quite an attitude. We were just messing around, giving him some face."

Ye Meimei, in a flirtatious manner, chimed in, "You know, in Anzhou, countless people would do anything to enter our circle. So many people dream of being played with by us, but they never get the chance. You better cherish this opportunity."

"Others might be willing to act like dogs, but I'm not," Li Xuan replied calmly.

The group of young people protested and gestured as if they wanted to confront Li Xuan.

The tall young man waved his hand dismissively. "It's not worth getting into it with someone like him. We're just losing face."

Li Xuan paid them no heed and turned to leave.

The tall young man watched Li Xuan's retreating figure and chuckled, "Look at the grassland above his head. Quite the spectacle, isn't it?"

Laughter echoed behind him, but Li Xuan ignored it and left the villa.

Outside, heavy rain poured down relentlessly.

Li Xuan walked into the rain without a care, allowing himself to get completely drenched in an instant, like a soaked chicken.

"Hahaha!" Li Xuan burst into laughter, his voice carrying far in the midst of thunder and rain.

Inside the villa, the young men and women glanced outside, seemingly hearing something, but they quickly shook their heads and continued their revelry.

Li Xuan strode through the rain, laughing as he walked.

The events of his past life seemed like illusions now, while the events of this life were meant to be celebrated with song and drink.

As he walked, Li Xuan cultivated the tiny spiritual seed within his dantian.

With each step, the scriptures of the Profound Primordial Scripture resonated in his mind, golden characters ringing like great bells.

Li Xuan felt a subtle change within his dantian, and a burst of exhilaration overcame him. He raised his head and shouted, "With gusto!"

With that shout, the spiritual seed within his dantian sprouted.

Another step, another shout, and two tender leaves emerged from the sprout.

Li Xuan took another step, shouted once more, and the sprout grew stronger, bearing a small fruit.

Li Xuan continued his strides, his pace quickening. Each step brought a surge of spiritual energy, and his resounding cries of "With gusto!" echoed through the rainy night.

The sprout grew wildly, leaves and fruits sprouting rapidly, and branches extending to form a large tree.

Atop the tree, a golden fruit appeared.

With his tenth step, Li Xuan let out a final resounding cry of "With gusto!" Golden light flashed, the fruit fell, transforming into a sweet nectar that flowed into every part of his body.

A resounding "buzz" echoed in Li Xuan's mind. Blood and energy surged within him, and his tendons, muscles, bones, and even his features underwent a transformation from the inside out.

His stature grew taller.

His muscles became more defined.

His bones became as strong as steel.

Even his features, already handsome, became more profound and striking, exuding a powerful and masculine charm.

Most astonishingly, his wet clothes were swiftly dried by the heat emanating from his body.

And around Li Xuan's body, an invisible aura formed, repelling the pouring raindrops.

Thus, an extraordinary scene unfolded in the rain.

Amidst the pouring rain, the world changed color, while the youth remained untouched and unperturbed.

Having completed the first stage of Qi refinement in ten steps, Li Xuan felt satisfied.

The path of cultivating immortality was filled with challenges and dangers, consisting of eight major realms: Qi Refinement, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divine Transformation, Astral Projection, Immortal Ascension, and Dao Realm.

In his past life, Li Xuan had practiced for hundreds of years, overcoming numerous obstacles with unwavering determination. He had eventually reached the realm of Immortal Ascension, becoming the renowned "Fire and Mystical Golden Immortal."

In this life, he didn't need to struggle as he did before. With his wealth of experience and knowledge of hidden resources, he even had insight into the emergence of great treasures. The path ahead seemed smooth and promising.

"In this life, with my greater experience, abundant resources, and more time, I'll surely make up for the regrets of my past life, transcend the cosmic calamities, and ascend to the supreme path."

The more Li Xuan thought about it, the more excited he became, his heart brimming with ambition.

At that moment, a bright beam of car headlights pierced through the dense rain, illuminating him.

In the midst of the heavy rain and darkness, a car sped toward him.

With a screeching sound, the car came to an abrupt stop behind Li Xuan.

Li Xuan was in a state of complete focus, his mind unaffected by external disturbances—an internal tranquility that rendered him impervious to distractions.

The car's sudden halt startled Li Xuan, snapping him out of his state. He turned to look behind him.

The glaring headlights were blinding, but only to ordinary individuals.

With his perfected Qi refinement, Li Xuan possessed exceptional vision. He easily saw through the rain and headlights, discerning the figures in the car. He couldn't help but murmur, "Xu Man."

The driver was a young woman in her twenties. She was stylishly dressed and strikingly beautiful. However, her face was pale, indicating she had been startled.

Beside her sat an elderly man, his hair snowy white. He sat upright, exuding an aura that commanded respect without the need for anger.

"Xu Man," Li Xuan recognized the young woman at a glance. Countless memories flooded back to him, evoking a sense of nostalgia.

With a "pop," the car door opened, and a large black umbrella extended outward. It unfurled with a "whoosh," revealing a pair of red high-heeled shoes.

Xu Man stepped out of the car, holding the black umbrella. Raindrops pattered against the umbrella's surface, her irritation evident as she scolded, "Hey, it

's pouring rain, and the sky is pitch black. You're walking in the middle of the road like you're trying to get yourself killed. If you don't care about your life, fine, but don't drag others down with you!"

"So, it's really you," Li Xuan chuckled.