Setting: A couple of Immortals playing chess. The Immortal Lee reflects on his responsibilities and a debt of gratitude.
Plot Point: Lee owes a favor to an old acquaintance and has been trying to communicate with their descendant, Bai, using Black Incense.
Key Character: Bai, the protagonist.
Bai's Challenges and Training
Black Incense Ritual
Bai lights the Black Incense for the thirteenth time in three years to summon Lee while being chased by lightning and warned off by villagers.
Village Dynamics: Bai, also known as the White Weasel, is reluctantly supported by villagers who beg him to stay each time he tries to leave for training.
Immortal Lee: After scolding Bai, he agrees to take Bai as his disciple.
Village Head: Bai bids farewell to the village, promising to return one day.
Fire Kitchen Introduction
Setting: Immortal Sector where Bai is trained.
Key Characters: Zhang (mentor), Bao (antagonist).
Conflict: Bao is jealous of Bai, leading to tension and threats.
Cultivation and Trials
Divine Instrument Selection: Bai shockingly selects a wok for defense.
Training Levels: Explained are the 10 key consideration levels and the stages of cultivation from key consideration to foundation establishment realm.
Training Struggles: Bai fights to survive, improve his abilities, and protect himself from enemies like Bao.
Ceremony and Trials: Bai progresses, displays unexpected advancements, and faces ridicule but continues to push forward.
Challenges with Bao and Kitchen Life
Rivalries and Conflict Resolution
Bao's Jealousy: Bao outstrips Zhang's training to take down Bai but is consistently foiled.
Kitchen Dynamics: Bonds form as Bai and others indulge in spiritual food to cleanse impurities.
Spirit Refining Discovery
Routine and Training: Nightly routines and fights within the sector.
Spirit Refining: Bai's grain of rice and wok’s potential in spirit refining comes to the forefront.
Lifespan Realization: Bai discovers spirit refining consumes his life force but finds ways to manage it.
Bao's Threats: Bao casts challenges, creating a deadly rivalry.