The Borozhu frequently appears throughout “The Cultivation Journey of an Ordinary Man,” with its name likely drawing inspiration from the Buddhist concept of “Bora” (meaning “sacred” or “exalted” in Sanskrit). In the novel, it is depicted as an oval-shaped bead that resembles both gold and wood—neither fully gold nor entirely wood—emitting a subtle sandalwood fragrance and possessing the remarkable ability to calm the mind and stabilize one’s spiritual essence.

Wearing a Borozhu can significantly reduce the influence of inner demons during cultivation, safeguarding a cultivator’s spiritual core from corruption. The Supreme Master of Extreme Yin once strung four Borozhu together into a bracelet and presented it to Han Li, helping him successfully navigate the “Ultimate Marvelous Illusion” trial within the Void Sky Hall.