What happens when a cultivator's solitary path unexpectedly intertwines with another's destiny? In the world of Flying up Without Disturb (勿扰飞升), two young practitioners find their fates colliding in the most unexpected ways, proving that the journey to immortality is rarely walked alone. Zhongxi Zhenren (仲玺真人), a cultivator of significant prowess, finds himself battling a mysterious affliction that prevents him from properly absorbing spiritual energy.
Meanwhile, the energetic Konghou (箜篌) prepares to leave her mountain sanctuary for the first time, unaware that her master has been intercepting all messages from the ailing cultivator who secretly occupies her thoughts. Their separate journeys will soon converge, but not before navigating the complex web of cultivation politics, hidden dangers, and their own emerging feelings.
Separate Struggles
Within the quiet confines of his chamber, Zhongxi Zhenren attempted to circulate his spiritual energy, only to be met with waves of excruciating pain. Each attempt to draw upon the ambient Lingli (灵力) left him weaker than before, his body rejecting the very energy that should be healing him. The mysterious poisoning defied all his knowledge of cultivation techniques, leaving him frustrated and isolated. His concern extended beyond his own condition, as the continued silence from Konghou gnawed at him. Unbeknownst to him, his flying messages never reached their intended recipient, intercepted by a protective master worried about his disciple's safety.
Meanwhile, Konghou buzzed with excitement as she packed for her first journey beyond the familiar grounds of Yunhua Men (云华门). Her senior brothers and sisters showered her with gifts and well-wishes, though their expressions held a tinge of concern. The vibrant young cultivator remained oblivious to the communications meant for her, her focus entirely on the adventure ahead. Her master, Wangtong Zhenren (忘通真人), watched with mixed emotions—proud to see his disciple embark on her necessary journey yet fearful of the dangers she might encounter, particularly given her unusual ability to absorb spiritual energy at an alarming rate.
Before her departure, Wangtong Zhenren made a difficult decision. Remembering how Konghou had once drawn too much spiritual energy too quickly, nearly triggering a catastrophic heavenly tribulation, he sealed several of her acupoints. This precautionary measure would prevent her from absorbing energy indiscriminately, though it also limited her capabilities. As Konghou descended the mountain, radiant with anticipation, she carried both the excitement of new experiences and unconscious limitations placed upon her by a worried teacher. Her path was set, but the obstacles she would face remained unknown.
Healing Journey
Zhongxi Zhenren's condition continued to deteriorate until a chance encounter offered a glimmer of hope. While traveling with his faithful companion Lin Hu (林斛), they witnessed an elderly man effortlessly cure a poisoned villager. Recognizing the renowned healer Huangqi Zhenren (黄芪真人), Zhongxi approached him for assistance. The healer, however, proved reluctant, unable to discern Zhongxi's cultivation level and therefore wary of involving himself. Just as hope seemed lost, Konghou appeared unexpectedly, offering to help mediate between the stubborn healer and the ailing cultivator.
Konghou's intervention came with conditions. Huangqi Zhenren presented them with a baffling note: "I do not save handsome men." Undeterred, Konghou deployed a combination of flattery and name-dropping, mentioning her master's reputation until the healer reluctantly agreed to help, but only if they could retrieve a rare herb called Lanyin Hua (蓝银花). The assignment proved fortuitous, as Konghou had coincidentally seen the very flower just the previous evening. Their quest for the healing plant marked the beginning of an unexpected partnership.
The treatment revealed surprising connections between the two young cultivators. Huangqi Zhenren identified their energies as complementary, describing them as "sharing the same breath and branches." He warned that Konghou had previously attracted three heavenly thunder tribulations due to her uncontrolled energy absorption, making further reckless cultivation dangerous for both of them. This revelation prompted Zhongxi to distance himself emotionally, determined to protect Konghou even if it meant enduring the painful cultivation method Huangqi Zhenren taught him. The healer's garden assignment, which ended with Konghou accidentally burning the water fields with her Zhenhuo (真火), further demonstrated both their compatibility and the chaotic nature of their growing bond.
Unexpected Reunion
Following their separate paths after the treatment, both cultivators carried tokens that should have allowed them to reconnect. Konghou's carelessness, however, left her communication charm blurred and useless after it fell into water. Guided by her texts, she traveled toward Qiucheng (邱城), her journey interrupted when a thief snatched her belongings. The pursuit led her stumbling toward a familiar figure standing by a lakeside, resulting in both tumbling into the water in a tangle of limbs and surprise. In her haste to catch the thief, Konghou barely registered the identity of the person she had collided with, rushing off after the criminal without proper acknowledgment.
The thief's capture introduced another player to their story. Lingbo Xianzi (凌波仙子), an elegant female cultivator, assisted in apprehending the criminal but regarded Konghou with visible suspicion. Their brief alliance left behind tension that would resurface later when both women found themselves staying at the same inn. Meanwhile, Lin Hu's attention was captured by rumors of a Qingluan Shenniao (青鸾神鸟) being transported to the same city, a development that would inevitably draw all parties together.
Frustrated by her failed search for Zhongxi and kept awake by ethereal singing from a neighboring room protected by a powerful barrier, Konghou sought solace outdoors. There, in the moonlit landscape, she finally spotted the cultivator she had been seeking. Their reunion came just as the valuable divine bird in the neighboring room attracted unwanted attention from mysterious organizations. With Zhongxi's healing incomplete and new threats emerging, their intertwined destinies faced fresh challenges. Would they join forces to protect the sacred creature, or would pressing personal needs and the mysterious Lingbo Xianzi create complications neither anticipated?
