Unable to resist, almost instinctively, half a bowl of the liquid had already slid down his throat.
In truth, the liquid didn't taste like much—it wasn't much different from ordinary boiled water. However, its extreme smoothness as it flowed over the tongue and down the throat gave it a texture so exquisite, so utterly comforting, that it made both body and mind feel an overwhelming sense of joy and peace.
It could be said that Yi Tianxing had never drunk water this wondrous before.
"This isn't ordinary water, nor an ordinary liquid."
Yi Tianxing could sense it clearly. The moment it entered his stomach, the liquid transformed into a strange force that surged without warning, rushing downward with enthusiasm toward the soles of his feet.
This transformation occurred entirely beyond his control.
"Strange… What exactly is this liquid? It feels so mysterious. This force—it carries the essence of 'supreme goodness like water.' It's extraordinary. But what is it trying to accomplish within my body?"
Yi Tianxing quietly pondered, a trace of suspicion arising in his heart.
The mysterious energy swiftly flowed along the vast network of meridian rivers in his body. These rivers, filled with multicolored streams of heaven and earth energy, pulsed without end, stretching through every inch of his being.
The Ancestral Dragon entered the river, instantly harnessing the water and riding the current, racing forward. Wherever it passed, countless mysterious dragon runes manifested within the meridians, physically widening and reinforcing the channels.
This peculiar force threaded through the meridian rivers, constantly coursing through his body. In the blink of an eye, it had swum through his entire system. Then it became excited—as though it had found its destination—and surged into the Kidney Meridian of the Lesser Yin on the Foot (足少阴肾经).
Following that river, it traveled with the current and soon reached the sole of his right foot.
"This is the location of the Yongquan (Gushing Spring) point."
Yi Tianxing remembered clearly—this was indeed the location of the Yongquan point. Every human body contained this point. To transform it into a source node, one needed to gather essence within the Sea of Divine Consciousness and condense a divine spring. That breakthrough would elevate one's cultivation realm.
The Yongquan was a natural, hidden life aperture in the body. Although it had innate potential, it was extremely difficult to activate. Most people could only awaken one such point—in the left foot—when they reached the Divine Sea Realm. But now, this mysterious force had plunged into the right foot's Yongquan location.
Boom!!
As that force dove into the sole of his foot, Yi Tianxing immediately felt as if his consciousness had entered a pitch-black space. The force instinctively began to merge with this darkness, seeping into it.
As it integrated, the space grew brighter at a visible rate, bathed in a milky white glow. In the void, it felt as if a long-slumbering origin was being awakened.
A phantom sphere emerged in the space. At first illusory, but as the mysterious force continued to fuse with it, the sphere began to solidify, transforming into a tangible, real object. Strange rhythms and countless natural Dao runes formed around it, etching themselves onto the very walls of space.
Heaven and earth energy began to gather naturally around the orb.
"A spring source!!"
Shock surged through Yi Tianxing's mind.
This was unmistakably a spring source—the kind that could generate an endless stream of spring water. It meant that, if he willed it, he could draw water indefinitely. More importantly, this wasn't ordinary water—it was spiritual spring water. Containing intense vitality and spirit energy, it was more valuable than spirit stones and could greatly accelerate cultivation.
Life Aperture – Yongquan!!
This was the true Yongquan Life Aperture. It wasn't the same origin that had been extracted to form the Divine Spring in the past. This one remained intact. The Life Aperture could now produce spring water infinitely, a renewable spiritual resource.
Used properly, it could nurture vast numbers of cultivators.
Already, Yi Tianxing could sense that the spring source within the Yongquan space was inhaling and exhaling spiritual energy, gradually accumulating spiritual spring water. With time, it would fill the entire space and even begin to expand, reaching unimaginable levels.
Most astonishing of all, this Yongquan Life Aperture could produce special True Waters, such as:
Xuanming True Water
Nine Heavens Weak Water
Netherworld Water, and more.
Given the right conditions, all of these could be produced. This ability was so miraculous that its value was incalculable. Of course, such waters couldn't be formed yet. Only after the Life Aperture underwent a true transformation could those rare waters be birthed.
And that process would undoubtedly be far from easy.
"The most miraculous part is this Yongquan Life Aperture can be linked with the Dantian Life Aperture. The spring water can flow into the Dantian, nourishing the spirit fields and cultivating spiritual herbs. These two apertures together form the **foundation for the Fate Diagram known as the Spiritual Garden (灵园命图)."
Yi Tianxing was overjoyed.
After Life Apertures came Fate Diagrams, and in the Fate Diagram Realm, forming the diagram was the most critical part. The way it formed depended on how various Life Apertures were combined.
The Dantian and Yongquan Life Apertures were the two core elements for constructing the Spiritual Garden Fate Diagram. Others were optional—useful, but not essential.
With these two Life Apertures alone, one could already form the Spiritual Garden, capable of cultivating a wide array of spiritual plants and herbs—a power no one could afford to ignore.
"I still don't know what kind of water this is."
Yi Tianxing glanced at the remaining half bowl of milky white liquid, then handed it to Jia Xu, signaling for him to take a sip.
But as Jia Xu took the black bowl, its weight caused his hand to sink. The bowl slipped and fell to the ground.
"If you can't even hold the bowl, then you're not fated for the water."
The old beggar chuckled. The liquid splashed onto the ground, soaking into the soil.
He picked the black bowl back up, a touch of regret in his eyes as he looked at Jia Xu.
"Such a heavy bowl…"
Jia Xu's face showed astonishment. He had already guessed from Yi Tianxing's expression that the liquid was extraordinary. Now it had spilled, and with it, a precious opportunity was lost.
Indeed, fate was unpredictable—no one could foresee what the next moment might bring.
"That was Ten Thousand Spirits Water," the old beggar said, grinning. "It's made by refining powerful lifeforms. The stronger the being, the more wondrous the water. It contains the essence and life force of countless races—full of vitality and creation. Each drink grants a different fortune. We beggars, we eat from a hundred homes… and drink Ten Thousand Spirits Water."
"Ah, strategist… what a shame!" Wang Dahu sighed dramatically. "Had you drunk it, your power might've soared. A missed chance at fortune!"
"Look at the ground!"
Suddenly, Ye Zhiqiu's eyes went wide with shock as he pointed at the area where the water had spilled.
There, a sprout had broken through the soil. At a visible speed, it grew wildly, as if injected with stimulants or pumped full of adrenaline.
One meter. Two. Three. Five meters tall!
Within moments, Yi Tianxing and the others witnessed a sapling grow into a tree, blooming with delicate flowers that soon withered—giving way to fruit.
The entire growth process—from sprouting to fruit-bearing—took less than fifteen minutes.
The fruit that formed was vibrant, its deep reddish-purple hue radiating an enticing aroma. Each fruit was as big as an apple.
"A bayberry tree! And those berries… they're the size of apples!" exclaimed Wang Dahu, swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
This was indeed a bayberry tree, but clearly not ordinary. It radiated a spiritual aura, and the fruits were clearly spiritual fruits—imbued with intense spiritual energy.
"A true miracle! Lost one chance, gained another. What fortune! This is a spirit fruit tree. Come to the bowl!"
The old beggar's eyes lit up as he tapped the black bowl.
Several bayberries fell into it, glowing and glistening. Without washing, he bit into one directly. Juice sprayed from the corners of his mouth.
"Delicious! Absolutely delicious! This is the best bayberry I've ever had. Wonderful! Truly wonderful!"
Yi Tianxing felt his Gourmet Cells stir within him.
The food catalog of the Gourmet Cells didn't only include cooked dishes—fruits counted too. Eating delicious fruits also enhanced physical strength, though not as much as cooked meals.
"Huge!"
Yi Tianxing reached out, plucked one, and as he held it, his mouth involuntarily watered.
Without hesitation, he opened his mouth and took a bite.