His clenched fists turned into palms as he slowly exhaled. The surrounding airflow formed gusts of wind that blew across Qi Yuan, carrying away all the impurities from his body.
Over the past ten years, his growth had far exceeded many people's expectations.
In fact, due to his relationship with Jiang Shu, even if he stopped cultivating, he would still possess countless treasures, fine wines, and beautiful companions within the Dynasty.
Never mind entering a noble family; he could even enter the imperial palace without any hindrance.
But such a life was not what he wanted at all.
Even now, he vividly remembered that night. Jiang Shu, not yet in the Skin Grinding Realm, had blustered in front of him, talking about taking him out of Pingling County to drink the fine wines and enjoy the women of Yongning County.
At that time, it had seemed like a reckless boast, a dream that might never be achieved in a lifetime.
