In a corner of the bustling world, there is a scholar named Zhang Mingyuan. Since childhood, he has been immersed in books and harbors a fervent desire for officialdom and fame. Zhang Mingyuan lives in a family of scholars. The elders in his family have high hopes for him, expecting him to stand out in the imperial examinations and bring honor to his ancestors.

To achieve this goal, Zhang Mingyuan studies day and night, tirelessly. His study is filled with various books, from classics, histories, and anthologies to poetry and prose, all of which he masters. His eyes are often bloodshot, and his fingers have become rough due to long hours of holding a pen. However, fate seems to always be against him. Despite his great efforts, he fails repeatedly in the imperial examinations.

Each failure is like a sharp blade, deeply stabbing Zhang Mingyuan's heart. He begins to doubt his own abilities and whether his efforts are worth it. After many setbacks, his heart gradually becomes gloomy, and he is full of confusion about the future. Disheartened, Zhang Mingyuan decides to leave his hometown and travel around to find the true meaning of life.

He shoulders his bag and embarks on a long journey. Along the way, he passes through bustling cities and also traverses desolate deserts. He witnesses the warmth and coldness of the world and also feels the greatness of nature. During his journey, Zhang Mingyuan constantly thinks about his life, trying to find a path of his own.

By chance, Zhang Mingyuan comes to an ancient Taoist temple. This Taoist temple is hidden deep in the mountains, and the surrounding environment is secluded and peaceful. The buildings of the Taoist temple are simple and elegant, exuding a mysterious aura. Around the Taoist temple are thick woods. Birds are singing cheerfully on the branches, and a small stream is flowing babblingly, like a beautiful painting.

Attracted by the mysterious atmosphere of the Taoist temple, Zhang Mingyuan feels that this place is like a secluded paradise isolated from the world. So, he decides to stay in the Taoist temple for a few days, hoping to find some spiritual comfort here. In the Taoist temple, Zhang Mingyuan meets an old Taoist priest. The old Taoist priest has white hair and a kind face. His eyes reveal a profound wisdom.

The old Taoist priest sees the confusion in Zhang Mingyuan's heart and takes the initiative to talk to him. They sit in the courtyard of the Taoist temple, tasting fragrant tea while discussing the meaning of life. The old Taoist priest tells Zhang Mingyuan that life is like a journey. We are constantly looking for our own direction in this world. Sometimes, we get lost in the temptation of officialdom and fame and forget our original intention. Only when we let go of the obsession in our hearts can we truly find inner peace.

Through communicating with the old Taoist priest, Zhang Mingyuan has a deeper understanding of Taoist thought. He begins to understand that Taoism emphasizes following nature and pursuing inner peace and freedom. Taoism believes that everything in the world is interconnected and interdependent. We should respect the laws of nature and not overly pursue officialdom and fame. Zhang Mingyuan reflects on his past behavior and feels that he was too obsessed with fame and overlooked the true meaning of life.

Seeing that Zhang Mingyuan has extremely high comprehension, the old Taoist priest decides to teach him some methods of cultivating immortality. The old Taoist priest tells Zhang Mingyuan that the road to cultivating immortality is full of hardships and challenges, but as long as he has firm belief and perseverance, he will definitely succeed. The old Taoist priest first teaches Zhang Mingyuan some basic cultivation methods, such as meditation and breath regulation. He tells Zhang Mingyuan that through these methods, he can relax his body and mind and better feel the power of nature.

Zhang Mingyuan has since let go of his pursuit of officialdom and fame and devotes himself to cultivation. Every morning, he gets up early and comes to the back mountain of the Taoist temple to meditate and cultivate. He closes his eyes and feels the breath of nature, allowing his soul to merge with nature. During the cultivation process, Zhang Mingyuan encounters many difficulties and challenges. Sometimes, he feels restless because he cannot concentrate; sometimes, he feels frustrated and lost because his cultivation progress is slow. However, he never gives up. He firmly believes that as long as he perseveres in his efforts, he will definitely become an immortal.

After years of hard work, Zhang Mingyuan finally masters profound spells. He can summon wind and rain, ride clouds and fog, and possess powerful strength. However, he is not complacent because of this. He knows that his power comes from nature and should be used to bring benefits to the people. So, Zhang Mingyuan decides to return to his hometown and use his spells to solve some practical problems for the people.

When Zhang Mingyuan returns to his hometown, he finds that great changes have taken place. The once prosperous town has become desolate, and the people are living in dire straits. Seeing all this, Zhang Mingyuan is filled with grief. He decides to use his power to help the people rebuild their homes.

Zhang Mingyuan first uses his spells to bring sufficient rain for the people and solve the problem of drought. Then, he helps the people repair the houses and roads destroyed by floods. He also uses his medical skills to treat various diseases for the people. With Zhang Mingyuan's efforts, the people in his hometown gradually get out of difficulties and their lives become better and better.

The people are full of gratitude to Zhang Mingyuan. They regard Zhang Mingyuan as a god descending to earth and come to worship him one after another. Seeing that the lives of the people are getting better and better, Zhang Mingyuan feels extremely gratified. He knows that his efforts are not in vain, and he finally finds the true meaning of life.

However, Zhang Mingyuan does not stop his progress because of this. He knows that his road to cultivating immortality is still very long, and there are many unknown fields waiting for him to explore. He decides to continue cultivating and constantly improve his spells and realms. He hopes that one day, he can become a real Taoist master and bring more peace and tranquility to the world.