Chapter 1 An Adventure After a Hangover

 On the night of the bustling city, the lights were dazzling, and the atmosphere was one of indulgence and luxury. Lin Yu wandered alone on the street, his heart filled with depression and confusion. Today was supposed to be his birthday, but at the company, not only did he not receive a single word of blessing from his colleagues, but he was also severely criticized by his superior, all because of a fabricated minor mistake. 

 To relieve the pent - up distress in his heart, Lin Yu stepped into a bar. Inside the bar, it was a scene of great liveliness. The music was deafening, pounding like a fierce tempest, and people were swaying heartily on the dance floor. He sat in front of the bar counter, gulping down one shot of strong liquor after another, his eyes empty and listless. The surrounding hubbub seemed to have nothing to do with him; he was merely submerged in his own misery. 

 Not knowing how many glasses he had downed, Lin Yu's consciousness gradually grew hazy, and the scenes before his eyes became distorted. He staggered to his feet, paid the bill, and then walked out of the bar. The cool night breeze blew against him, yet it failed to sober him up in the slightest. Dragging his heavy steps, he wandered aimlessly on the street, muttering discontent and complaints about life under his breath.

 As he turned into a dim alley, his stomach churned violently, and he could no longer hold back. Leaning against the wall, he vomited. After that, he felt a bit better, but his legs were as heavy as if filled with lead, making it impossible for him to move any further. He simply sat down on the ground, with his back against the wall, and stared vacantly at the night sky. 

 At this moment, a strange light flashed in front of his eyes. Lin Yu rubbed his eyes, suspecting that it was a hallucination from drinking too much. However, the light appeared again, and it became brighter and brighter, gradually converging into a mysterious ball of light, hovering in front of him.

 Lin Yu's eyes widened as he stared at the ball of light in surprise, and the wine instantly dissipated. There seemed to be something flickering in the ball of light, and he curiously reached out his hand, wanting to touch it. Just as his finger touched the ball of light, a powerful force sucked him tightly, and he only had time to exclaim before being sucked into an unknown space.

 Lin Yu only felt the darkness in front of him, and the sound of the wind was heard in his ears. His body kept spinning, as if he was in a huge whirlpool. He was filled with fear, not knowing where he would be taken.

 After an unknown amount of time, Lin Yu felt his body fall heavily to the ground. He opened his eyes with difficulty and found himself in a strange and beautiful place. Here, the trees were shady, the flowers were lush, the air was filled with a fresh aroma, and there was a clear brook in the distance. The water was flowing and making a pleasant sound.

 Lin Yu stood up and looked around, his heart full of doubts and shock. "Where is this? How did I come here?" he said to himself. His head was still aching from the hangover, but the scene in front of him made him have to wake up and face this sudden situation.

 Just when he was at a loss, a melodious flute sound came from not far away. Lin Yu walked in the direction of the flute sound and saw an old man in white sitting under a big tree, playing the flute leisurely. The old man had white hair and a kind face, and his body exuded an otherworldly temperament.

 The old man seemed to have noticed Lin Yu's arrival, he stopped playing, raised his head, and looked at Lin Yu with a smile. "Young man, why are you here?" The old man's voice was gentle and kind, making people feel a sense of trust involuntarily.

 Lin Yu told the old man everything that had happened to him. After the old man heard this, he nodded slightly with a thoughtful look in his eyes. "It seems that this is the arrangement of fate." The old man muttered to himself.

 Lin Yu looked at the old man blankly, not understanding what he meant by "the arrangement of fate". The old man seemed to see his doubts and explained with a smile, "This is the cultivation world, a place completely different from the world you are in. You must have some kind of special opportunity to come here."

 Lin Yu was even more shocked when he heard the old man's words. He never thought that there was such a magical place in the world. He looked at the old man and asked, "Then what should I do? How can I return to my own world?"

 The old man stood up, walked to Lin Yu's side, and patted his shoulder. "Child, since you are here, it means that you are destined to be here. Maybe, this is an opportunity to change your destiny. You might as well stay and learn the method of cultivation and explore the mysteries of this world. As for whether you can return to your original world, it depends on your good fortune."

 Lin Yu lowered his head and pondered. He thought about his dissatisfaction in the original world, living a repetitive and boring life every day without any hopes or dreams. Although this cultivation world was full of unknowns and dangers, it also made him feel an unprecedented novelty and excitement. Maybe, staying is really a good choice.

 After some thought, Lin Yu raised his head and looked at the old man firmly. "Senior, I have decided to stay and learn the cultivation method with you." He said.

 The old man nodded with satisfaction. "Okay, from today onwards, you will be my apprentice. Remember, the path of self-cultivation is full of hardships and requires you to have firm belief and unremitting efforts."

 In this way, in this hangover adventure, Lin Yu stepped into the gate of the cultivation world and started his new life journey. He didn't know what was waiting for him, but his heart was full of expectation and courage, ready to meet the challenges of the future.