This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

Wang Yangming topped the list of candidates in the provincial examination and was recommended as a tribute student. He soon went to the capital to study at the Imperial Academy.

For a small place like Anyi County, this is naturally a significant event.

Moreover, Wang Yangming's father, Wang Qingdu, was the only Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial civil service examination) in Anyi County, and had even achieved the highest rank in the provincial civil service examination.

In no time, the Wang family's reputation soared, and coupled with their long-standing tradition of doing good deeds, people flocked to offer their congratulations.

In the days leading up to Wang Yangming's departure, Li Daoxuan unusually did not hold consultations at the clinic, but instead went into seclusion again in the inner courtyard.

But this seclusion was not for anything else, but only to open the furnace and refine pills, so as to give this disciple a way to save his life.

This can be considered Li Daoxuan's first real alchemy attempt. He refined a pill called the Qingling Fusheng Pill, which could save even someone on their last breath.

This can be considered a parting gift from Li Daoxuan, the master, to his disciple.

Half a month later, outside the north gate of Anyi County, Wang Yangming led his horse, accompanied only by a page.

At the city gate stood Qingfeng Mingyue and the Wang family members, but Master Li Daoxuan was nowhere to be seen.

Wang Qingdu watched his son walk away into the distance, and tears welled up in his eyes without him realizing it.

He knew how difficult and dangerous the path his son had chosen was, but he couldn't stop Wang Yangming.

What really happens in this world always seems unreal when you hear it from other people.

Only through personal experience can one truly understand whether the path once chosen with unwavering resolve is truly what one wants.

So Wang Qingdu let go and allowed Wang Yangming to go out and make his way in the world.

With Li Daoxuan's methods, at least Wang Yangming can be protected.

But in the end, he still felt reluctant to part with Wang Yangming. After all, no matter how mature Wang Yangming was, he was only fourteen years old this year. In his eyes, he was still a child who hadn't grown up...

Wang Jingshu, who was standing next to Wang Qingdu, was already in tears.

She had never been separated from her brother since birth, and now that he was going to travel alone to the capital city thousands of miles away, how could she bear to part with him?

But Wang Jingshu knew that her brother had lofty ambitions, and that the small place of Anyi County would only keep him from making progress. So she couldn't be willful and could only wish her brother a safe journey across mountains and rivers.

The gentle breeze and bright moon cast a heavy shadow over the heart, both feeling reluctant to part.

Because they knew that this parting represented not only separation, but also a divergence of paths from now on.

Perhaps in a few years, they will become people from two different worlds from this junior brother.

Before the journey to find the Great Way had truly begun, one of my companions was gone.

Isn't this also a kind of sorrow?

Little did anyone know, Wang Yangming was already sobbing uncontrollably at that moment.

Being away from his parents and saying goodbye to his close friends was a first for him.

The road ahead was long, and looking around, there wasn't a single familiar face left. A powerful sense of loneliness welled up in Wang Yangming's heart, and he even had the urge to turn back immediately.

The moment this thought crossed Wang Yangming's mind, even his steps became hesitant.

But in the end, he made a tough decision, mounted his horse, and lashed it with his whip. The chestnut horse neighed and galloped away.

The page had no choice but to mount his horse and give chase.

Wang Yangming forced himself to leave in this way because he was afraid that if he turned back, he would never have the courage to move forward again.

What Wang Yangming didn't expect was that the gentleman, whom he thought wouldn't come to see him off, was actually waiting at the Shili Pavilion outside the city.

Upon seeing that familiar figure, Wang Yangming abruptly reined in his horse, then jumped off and quickly walked to the pavilion.

"gentlemen..."

Wang Yangming, standing ten steps away, bent his knees and was about to kneel down.

Li Daoxuan raised his hand to support Wang Yangming, and a force supported Wang Yangming's body, preventing him from kneeling down.

"No need for formalities, get up."

Li Daoxuan said softly.

Wang Yangming stopped insisting, stood up, walked to Li Daoxuan, and said with tears in his eyes:

"Sir, I thought..."

Seeing this, Li Daoxuan smiled and said:

"What did you think? Did you think the master didn't want to see you? Did he not want to see you off?"

Wang Yangming lowered his head and remained silent, his face flushed.

Li Daoxuan had also been a teenager, so he naturally understood Wang Yangming's thoughts.

With a flip of his hand, three things appeared in his palm.

Two jade bottles, a small cloth bag, and a book with an untitled cover.

Wang Yangming looked at the three items with some confusion. Li Daoxuan reached out and took the book box off Wang Yangming's shoulder, and said gently:

"This is a parting gift I have prepared for you. Each of these two small bottles contains three pills. This bottle is called the 'Qingling Rejuvenation Pill.' If you are ever seriously injured while traveling and it is difficult to cure, take one of these pills."

"This bottle is called Qi-Boosting Pill, a medicine for cultivating Qi and strengthening one's internal energy. But remember, wait at least one month between taking one pill and taking the second one."

"There are three talismans in the bag, one is a protective talisman and the other is a celestial soldier talisman. You are familiar with these two talismans, so I won't explain them further."

"The last one is a talisman for transmitting messages across vast distances, drawn with your birth date and time. If you encounter any insurmountable difficulties in the future, use your blood as a catalyst and use this talisman. Even if we are thousands of miles apart, your master will be able to receive your messages."

Li Daoxuan placed the cloth bag into Wang Yangming's book box and earnestly gave him his instructions.

Hearing Li Daoxuan's gentle words, Wang Yangming was already in tears, choked with sobs and unable to speak.

Li Daoxuan wiped away his tears and smiled:

"A true man doesn't easily shed tears; when you're out in the world, you must learn to be strong."

Wang Yangming pursed his lips and nodded emphatically.

Li Daoxuan, holding the last unnamed book, said:

"This is an internal energy cultivation method that I created based on the Taoist method of entering a state of tranquility and guiding the body, combined with the internal cultivation method of martial arts. I haven't had time to name it yet. Take it and don't forget to practice it regularly."

Wang Yangming solemnly accepted the book with both hands, his throat tightening, his heart surging with a burning warmth.

Wang Yangming was truly flattered that his master had created a special internal energy cultivation method just for him.

"Sir, this...is too expensive..."

Li Daoxuan waved his hand and said seriously:

"Make a name for yourself. Things are different outside than at home. At home, you have your father, mother, master, and fellow disciples to protect you. But outside, some people won't listen to reason."

"If you encounter an unreasonable person, you should at least be able to fight them back."

"I know you don't like martial arts, but having no martial arts skills and having the skills to restrain yourself from using them are two different things."

"You may not use it, but you can't be without it. So you must keep it in mind, spend more time practicing this mental technique, and protect yourself, understand?"

Wang Yangming trembled all over, sobbing uncontrollably. He bowed deeply, refusing to rise for a long time, his voice trembling as he said:

"Rest assured, sir, I will diligently practice this mental technique and will never cause you any worry."

Li Daoxuan sighed deeply, bent down to help him up, and spoke with a touch of sadness.

"I know you have lofty ambitions, but as your teacher, I only hope that you can protect yourself first when things happen. If you encounter a hurdle that you really can't overcome, don't be afraid. Your teacher is here. Don't try to bear it all alone, understand?"

Wang Yangming nodded emphatically.

Li Daoxuan took a step back, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and smiled:

"Alright, all good things must come to an end. As your teacher, I wish you a bright future and a safe journey..."

Wang Yangming quickly straightened his posture, clasped his hands in front of his chest, and respectfully returned the greeting.

"Take care, sir..."