The Sword Immortal by the Ruined Lake

Ning Qing transmigrates into the body of a young patriarch from a declining family. Once a dissolute spendthrift, he survives a catastrophic crisis through cunning calculation, leveraging powerful connections, diplomatic maneuvering, and desperate gambles, ultimately forcing him into exile. Struggling to survive in the cracks of society, he relies on a unique treasure, the "Spirit Deer Holding Lingzhi," which allows him to instantly refine the essence of vegetation to nourish his cultivation. This artifact also contains a mysterious spatial dimension where he can cultivate spiritual fields and nurture spiritual energy. The hardships of survival gradually erode his youthful idealism, but everything changes when he finally grasps a sword. It is then that he discovers true joy and purpose. When an outcast arrives by the desolate lake, the world gains a new kind of freedom, while the heavens lose one of their detached immortals. Amidst the myriad mundane people and countless heroes, Ning Qing realizes that all are but mere grains in a vast granary. Only by striving relentlessly across the turbulent currents can one avoid being buried in the sand. Who has time to look back at the ordinary?