Here to Eat, Not to Fall in Love: I Wandered the Mortal World and Became an Immortal Along the Way

[Healing feel-good story + Chinese-style intangible cultural heritage + slow-living aesthetic + urban cultivation + food and travel + longevity] After his Taoist temple was confiscated, the young Taoist Qing Yuan was forced to leave the mountain. By chance, he awakened the “Traveling Through Mountains and Rivers” System. His cultivation takes place not in the mountains, but amid the bustle of everyday life: the tears shed by West Lake, the last echoes of Suzhou, the breakdowns at Shanghai's Lujiazui. He witnesses traditions being passed down, offers guidance to the lost, and protects people's original aspirations. Through his travels, he heals the times, and becomes a legend quietly passed down by the age itself. He abides by the rule “eat together, but don't fall in love.” Every encounter ultimately turns them into guiding lights for one another. In the end, he finds his answer among the mountains and rivers: the Dao we must uphold has always been in people's hearts. A note This journey is not about speed, but peace of mind. This is a cup of time, simmered slowly. There are no fiery battles in these pages, only the warmth of everyday life. It does not seek a happy ending born of romantic entanglements, but hopes to reveal the integrity of the ancients through the preservation of the six traditional arts and intangible cultural heritage. We follow a figure in blue robes, tasting the flavors of every region and traveling ten thousand miles. Amid the clamor of the city, we cultivate a tranquil heart; as the years pass, we nurture a lasting vitality. If you too wish to find a moment of peace amid the bustle, why not come along? However, one thing must be made clear first: This is not a traditional wish-fulfillment story, with no dramatic battles or thrilling bloodshed. This book has no CP and no destined romantic pairing. If what you seek is the thrill of settling scores and living happily ever after as a couple, this book may not be for you. Meeting is fate, and parting is too. May you always find good books, every page a joy, and every addition to your collection a wonderful story.