Yi Liang's Adventures in Immortal Cultivation

I was once an ordinary commoner, scraping out a living in a corner of this vast world. My heart was simple and kind, yet I could not escape the schemes of treacherous people. I was steadfast and carefree, indifferent to life and death after enduring countless farewells and reunions. I meant to cultivate in seclusion, but the mortal world was hard to leave behind, and its affections impossible to sever. So my dear friends and I took up our swords and roamed the land, battling every mighty foe, ridding ourselves of worldly troubles, savoring a little tenderness amid the mortal world, and cutting off the countless ties of our past lives... I will always be myself, an extraordinary self! Born with the flow, troubled by affection, blooming as my heart desires, living as I please! As long as I am in this world, I become an immortal; if I am not, I become a demon... What I am is not for you to know. If you wish to see deeper, come along with me...

I said that this was the name I chose for you, and later my master gave you a new one. I am using this name to write this book, solely to offer you a little advice: China, vast and grand, has more than five thousand years of history. Its magnificent chronicle records glory, remembers sorrow, preserves joy, and bears the marks of blood and tears... We are all descendants of the Dragon, children of China. If our nation faces peril, we must be the first to step forward, ready to die without hesitation! Everyone encounters setbacks in life; people's good and evil are judged after they are gone; human relationships bring warmth and cold, joy and sorrow, reunion and separation; the world is unpredictable, and we must weigh what to gain and what to give up. As my child, you should be openhearted, kind by nature, honest, and carefree. Take responsibility, but know when to let go. You may be capricious, absurd, make mistakes, and remain persistent, but never lose your true self, and remember to turn back when you stray! There is too much hypocrisy in the world, too much temptation in the mortal realm. Do not harbor the desire to harm others, but always guard against being harmed. There is nothing wrong with pursuing pleasure, but avoid debauchery and extravagance. There is nothing wrong with taking satisfaction in settling scores, but consider the consequences of acting on impulse! A gentleman loves wealth, but earns it honestly; a gentleman appreciates beauty, but must not be greedy!

I leave these words for you, hoping you will make something of yourself! May our country grow strong and our people prosper, may peace and contentment last through the years, may you be filial and your family harmonious, and may all readers enjoy good health!