Starting with the consumables of the Demonic Sect, one can barely achieve immortality.

Upon hearing Yan Cheng's words, Wang Qing did not pretend not to understand as Yan Cheng had expected.

Instead, he only frowned slightly:

"I am not a cultivator of the Heavenly Corpse Path."

Yan Cheng smiled but remained silent.

In this day and age, there are no longer any true cultivators of the Heavenly Corpse Path.

Given the ruthless and decisive nature of the Immortal Sect, since they have decided to exterminate the Heavenly Corpse Path, how could they possibly leave behind any mess?

However, while the cultivators of the Heavenly Corpse Path can be wiped out, as a lineage inherited from ancient times, its cultivation techniques and methods must have been scattered throughout the Northern Territory.

If a rogue cultivator accidentally obtains the inheritance of the Heavenly Corpse Path and uses it to cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Does she consider herself a descendant of the ancient Heavenly Corpse Path?

Yan Cheng's suspicion that Wang Qing might be a remnant of the Heavenly Corpse Path was not without reason.

As far as he knew, most of the independent cultivators in the northern foothills practiced cold qi.

In this resource-scarce, icy land, only spiritual items related to the Cold Qi path are relatively easy to find; even a rogue cultivator can collect them.

The Wang Qing before us may not have been a Cold Qi cultivator in her previous life.

Otherwise, since she was so eager to switch to cultivating his Qi and believed that she also cultivated cold Qi, why didn't she ask him to exchange for cold Qi spiritual items?

Of course, one could also take her earlier revelation that he had used Moon Essence as a test.

Given his strong reaction, it's natural that Wang Qing, with her current early-stage cultivation level, wouldn't dare mention the words "Moonlight" again.

From Wang Qing's perspective, it's impossible that she wouldn't feel she had other cold energy spiritual items at hand.

Even among the ancient Taiyin Qi cultivators, in an era far richer in resources than today, few could drink moonlight like Yan Cheng. How could Wang Qing possibly have such expectations of him?

'This guy is probably not a Cold Qi cultivator.'

Yan Cheng gazed at her silently, making calculations in his mind:

"It is said that not all cultivators of the Heavenly Corpse Path are in a Yin body; many cultivate Netherworld techniques in a Yang body, and there seem to be quite a few who cultivate other lineages as well."

According to Tian Tong, only those with a spirit body can enter that corpse-raising institution. If Wang Qing hadn't been a corpse cultivator in her previous life, there's a high chance she wouldn't have been able to enter.

"Once she reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, her physical body will no longer have the distinction between Yin and Yang, making it even more impossible for her to enter!"

Yan Cheng knew that many times, these kinds of ruins and secret realms were restricted to Qi Refining cultivators.

The reason why our ancestors left these secret places is precisely so that future generations of practitioners of their lineage can benefit from them.

The resources and cultivation techniques within the secret realm are often abundant enough to allow an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage!

In other words, a cultivator could have successfully established their foundation without relying on the help of a secret realm.

The things inside would then be of little value to him.

A guess slowly took shape in Yan Cheng's mind:

"Could it be that this Wang Qing deliberately had her soul stolen by the Great Bell so she could be reborn into the body of a corpse cultivator in the hall, thereby seeking entry into the Heavenly Corpse Path Ruins?"

"The silk weaver's escape, which triggered the emergence of various ruins and caves, was something she could never have foreseen."

"But she certainly knows that the Netherworld inheritance possessed by the Hall of Longevity comes from the ancient Heavenly Corpse Path."

"I'm also certain that those sinister figures in the hall will try every means to plunder the legacy of the Heavenly Corpse Path."

"Since she was already nearing the end of her life anyway, why not take a gamble?"

Yan Cheng knew that his entire guess was based on the information provided by Wang Qing, and that it might be far from the truth.

But that's enough.

'If this person is truly a descendant of the Heavenly Corpse Path, then she must know exactly where the best items in the Corpse Raising Institute are hidden.'

"Given the difference in cultivation levels between us, coupled with the suppression from the Black Gold Corpse Control Ring, whatever treasure she obtains is essentially the same as what I get!"

Thinking of this, Yan Cheng's gaze towards Wang Qing became kind and gentle.

This girl is truly a treasure! The benefits she can bring are far greater than those from practicing dual cultivation once or twice!

Wang Qing felt uneasy under his gaze and shrank back nervously.

Suddenly, he asked in a low voice:

"Have you given up on the idea of ​​dual cultivation?"

Yan Cheng was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing:

"What, you're not happy that I'm not forcing you to cultivate dual cultivation?"

Wang Qing shook her head, her eyes filled with complex emotions, and after a long while, she said:

"After I changed my cultivation method, if I want to recover my cultivation level and rebuild my foundation as soon as possible, I must rely on a large amount of spiritual resources and food."

"But this is not something that can be prepared simply by being willing to do so. The Corpse-Raising Institute is a place for cultivating the underworld, and it is unlikely that it has the spiritual items I need."

"At that time, if necessary... dual cultivation may be a viable path."

Yan Cheng hadn't expected her to say that, and immediately just smiled and said:

"Fellow Daoist's thoughts are quite clear. I thought you were one of those old cultivators who insisted on self-cultivation and were unwilling to seek progress through dual cultivation."

Wang Qing snorted, but the smile that followed was rather bitter:

"Self-cultivation of one's true nature?"

"Among us cultivators in the Northern Territory, there have been very few who cultivate their own nature throughout history."

"Consuming spiritual items to enhance cultivation is to rely on external forces, and the union of yin and yang, as well as the dual cultivation of body and mind, is also to rely on external forces. Upon closer examination, there is actually not much difference."

"We cultivate ancient methods and follow ancient paths; dual cultivation is also a part of the ancient immortal path."

"As long as you don't force me to engage in dual cultivation with you right now using that thing, I don't really have much of a problem with it."

At this point, she seemed to recall something unpleasant, and involuntarily showed a look of disgust:

"The foundations built in the northern foothills were old and ugly, making people feel nauseous at the sight of them."

"Therefore, I have cultivated for a hundred years, but I have never studied the matter of dual cultivation."

She blinked, her watery eyes sparkling brightly:

"If it were you... your face would be presentable, but it would be even better if your cultivation level were higher."

Yan Cheng remained silent, secretly amused.

"If my cultivation level were higher, I might not necessarily want to cultivate with you, otherwise it would just become pure charity."

He chuckled to himself, but when he thought back to the first time he met Wang Qing, the young girl's fierce demeanor as she drew her sword to commit suicide, he couldn't help but think of her.

Yan Cheng felt that she seemed too submissive at that moment.

There must be something fishy going on here!

He was secretly on guard, but a genuine smile graced his face:

"I happen to have some experience in this area. Once you've accomplished your goal, I'll have a more in-depth discussion with you."

These words truly came from the heart and were not false.

He used the Hidden Immortal Mirror to deduce the "Essentials of the Secrets of Sexual Techniques" and obtained the "Mysterious Classic of Yin and Yang Supplementation and Harmony," which is the most advanced dual cultivation method inherited by ancient Qi practitioners.

Late-stage Qi Refining cultivators can use this technique for dual cultivation to harmonize the two energies, replenish Yin and Yang, and condense the innate Qi in the Qi Palace between the eyebrows.

According to the Xuanjing, those who condense the foundation of the Great Dao with the primordial Qi will have a 30% higher success rate in building their immortal foundation.

This is a direct path to enlightenment, leading directly to the foundation of your cultivation!