Xin'ai Became an Apprentice to Learn Alchemy

To put it more plainly, it all came down to spirit energy, which could be either natural or refined.

The spirit energy in the Qi-Supplementing Pill came from Zhang Yang refining energy-rich pills in places where spirit energy was abundant.

The ancient text did not explicitly lay out the five major realms in simple terms. After studying it, Zhang Yang discovered that each major realm had further subdivisions, though the rules governing them were vague. Broadly speaking, each could be divided into six minor realms, a concept that actually came from the doctrine of the six paths.

"The world of the future will be a world where strength decides everything. That strength will no longer be limited to wealth, influence, or status, but fighting power. And fighting power will naturally be reflected in the strength of the realms attained through cultivation."

At that moment, Zhang Yang was like a spellbound child, utterly absorbed in the cultivation realms described in the ancient text.

He did no actual work that entire afternoon. His employees, however, bustled about until closing time.

At Zhang Daoru's invitation, Zhang Yang arrived at the Grand Palace Hotel with his wife, Cheng Dongxue.

But just as they got out of the car at the hotel entrance, more than a dozen bodyguards suddenly rushed at him. From the way they moved, Zhang Yang knew they were no ordinary people. And every last one of them was a damn foreigner.

"Xiao Xue, go inside first."

Sensing the approaching danger, Zhang Yang pushed Cheng Dongxue into the hotel. Behind him, a valet drove the car away, leaving an open space.

"Kill him!"

The attackers shouted, and Zhang Yang shook his head with a sigh. Too many people wanted him dead, but most had nearly been killed by him instead. Three