In the rigidly hierarchical cultivation world, Lin Xiaofan is nothing more than the lowest-ranking menial disciple of the Xuantian Sect. Every day, he chops wood and hauls water, enduring endless bullying without even qualifying to embark on the path of immortality. Then, by chance, he discovers an ancient, cracked gourd in a dry well behind the mountain: the Mystic Spirit Gourd.
The gourd can store objects and absorb spiritual energy. It can also purify spiritual power, nurture medicinal ingredients, communicate with demonic beasts, and decipher ancient talismans. With its help, Lin Xiaofan secretly absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and breaks through the Qi Refining stage, beginning his rise from the bottom. He uses its purified spiritual power to advance rapidly, turns its nurtured ingredients into superior pills, and deciphers ancient talismans to unlock the sect’s secret realms. Step by step, he transforms from an overlooked menial disciple into a rising star of cultivation.
From overpowering inner disciples at the sect’s tournament, to subduing ferocious beasts during a journey beyond the mountain, to contending with the geniuses of major sects at the Western Realm exchange, Lin Xiaofan wields the Mystic Spirit Gourd and stands toe-to-toe with prodigies despite his humble origins. He has been mocked and looked down on for his low status, and hunted by those coveting his extraordinary treasure, yet he always stays true to himself, overcoming danger with courage and ingenuity. The Mystic Spirit Gourd is more than a magic treasure: it is his companion on the path to immortality, rising with him from the dust as he climbs toward ever greater heights and writes a legendary comeback story for a menial disciple.
