Starting with the Corpse-Eating Worm, he worked his way up to become the Left-Winged Immortal Lord.

Li Fu wanted to go down the mountain, but Gu Qing stopped him. He frowned, glanced at the cloth bag, and lifted a corner with one finger.

Seeing that it was just dried animal meat, Li Fu showed no emotion, simply saying, "You may be poor, but you're a smart man."

"There will definitely be more and more in the future."

Gu Qing then handed the cloth bag forward a little further.

This time, Li Fu raised his hand and caught it.

Upon seeing this.

Gu Qing couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.

However, Li Fu's next words made Gu Qing's heart tighten.

"But to be honest, I don't think much of your dried animal meat, but your choice of unorthodox methods is quite to my liking."

"Is Master Li also practicing unorthodox methods?"

"I am not a heretic. Heretics emphasize techniques, which can lead to rapid cultivation and strength far exceeding that of others in the same realm. However, in the path of cultivation, one must pay a price for what one gains."

"cost?"

Although he hadn't looked closely at the Subduing and Controlling Insects Technique, Gu Qing didn't see any mention of the cost of cultivation in the first few pages.

Li Fu explained, "The price is quite high, but as far as I know, the most serious one is the difficulty in obtaining the Foundation Establishment Dao Fruit. The unorthodox path is fast in cultivation, but obtaining the Foundation Establishment Dao Fruit is more than ten times harder than the orthodox path... Therefore, in the past two hundred years, Wufeng Temple has never produced a Foundation Establishment high-level cultivator among those who practice the unorthodox path; most of them die halfway through their lives."

"But isn't this Subduing Insects Technique a legitimate method of the Wufeng Temple?" Gu Qingxin was surprised, but not flustered.

After all, he has a daily evaluation panel.

Li Fu chuckled and did not continue to explain.

"A bag of dried beast meat isn't worth all this talk." Li Fu strode away, but left behind a sentence: "Cultivate diligently. The unorthodox path makes it difficult to attain the Foundation Establishment Dao Fruit, but it is very useful. Those who are useful will surely go further than 99% of the Dao novices."

"Thank you, Master Li."

Gu Qing raised his hand in greeting and watched the other person disappear into the mountains and forests.

No matter what.

Today, I'm practically halfway on Li Fu's side.

……

Back in the dormitory, the young disciples were still immersed in excitement, constantly flipping through the teachings and discussing their cultivation.

However, Gu Qing was the only one practicing unorthodox methods in the entire dormitory, so no one talked to him about anything related to unorthodox practices.

Gu Qing lay back down in the corner of the dormitory and carefully looked through the wonderful method of controlling insects.

By the time I had finished reviewing everything, it was already Chen Shi (7-9 AM), and the daily evaluation panel popped up as scheduled.

[Evaluation Panel Lv1 (2/100)]

[Today's Review!]

[The corpse in Fufeng Forest Tomb has been buried for less than four hours, rating: D-level - Corpse Qi +1]

[Refining one pound of Cold Mountain Venerable's flesh nourishes the body and dispels the corpse energy within. Rating: D-grade - Corpse Energy +3]

[The Corpse-Eating Insects devour one old corpse that has died of old age. Rating: D-level - Corpse Qi +10, Yin Qi Replenishment +5]

[Ranked 1326th on the list of mutated and divine-connecting insects, the Corpse-Eating Insect is rated C—Replenishing Yin Energy +20]

[PS: Today's actions are starting to have meaning!]

……

"Four evaluations at once, and the corpse-eating worms also provide additional yin energy."

Gu Qing felt a surge of anticipation.

Then quickly open your personal panel.

Gu Qing

Age: 19

[Lifespan: 46 years remaining (currently unaffected by corpse energy due to refining Cold Mountain Venerable)]

[Remaining Corpse Qi: 15 (Can be used to upgrade mutated items)]

[Replenishing Yin Energy: 25 (Can be used for cultivation techniques and spells)]

……

[I have sensed the wondrous method of subduing and controlling insects!]

[It can consume 10 points of Yin energy to help one enter the beginner level!]

[Do you practice spiritual cultivation?]

……

Seeing the question before him, Gu Qing was overjoyed.

The mutated corpse-devouring worms can obtain Yin energy by refining corpses, and this Yin energy can be used for cultivation and to improve spells. In that case, he wouldn't need to cultivate so diligently anymore; he could simply nurture the corpse-devouring worms.

According to the records in the "Subduing and Controlling Insects Wonderful Method", one can become a genius of unorthodox methods after entering the gate in ten days.

But he was able to enter the sect on the same day using yin energy!

"If it's the orthodox path of Qi cultivation, it might be hard to explain how one can master it overnight, but it's different for unorthodox paths."

Because the Subduing and Controlling Insects technique also records that one can enter the basics in a very short time by consuming one's own essence and blood.

Gu Qing did not hesitate.

On the spot, choose to consume 10 points to replenish Yin energy.

[Consumes 10 points of Yin Qi]

[The Subduing and Controlling Insects Technique has three levels; the first level has been successfully mastered!]

【The Wonderful Method of Subduing and Controlling Insects (First Level - 0/100)】

next moment.

A wealth of wondrous methods for subduing and controlling insects, gained through practice, flooded into his mind.

In an instant, Gu Qing gained a basic understanding of insect control and also became more aware of what unorthodox methods were.

Controlling insects is not the same as controlling beasts.

In this world, insects are born small, weak, and even insignificant.

It is extremely difficult to train someone to fight against others or even kill cultivators.

Not only are there many consumables required, but also special culture dishes and unique culture methods are needed.

This is why insect control is considered a heretical path, rather than a miscellaneous or unorthodox one.

As for the introductory method of controlling insects, there are three methods of controlling insects and six methods of cultivating exotic insects. Each one requires a unique container and a special cultivation method, and the consumables are varied. Some require a large amount of animal blood, some require the blood of ordinary people, and some require feeding the insects with one's own body.

Regardless of the type, they are all pushing cultivators to their limits. Cultivating step by step simply doesn't require so many resources for raising insects.

"No wonder Chen Ye left a message for Zuo Dao at the end, reminding him not to do anything immoral or immoral."

No wonder Li Fu said that the unorthodox methods suited his taste. Because once there's a demand, I'm someone he can control and use.

Gu Qing was quite fortunate to have received a miraculous transformation technique on the first day of evaluation, and the first insect was a corpse-devouring insect.

Corpse-eating worms can use the corpses in tombs as their own to grow stronger and nourish their original form.

Refining a mortal corpse yields 10 points of corpse energy.

Five of these are enough to allow it to emerge from the larval stage.

The reciprocation he receives is also quite substantial.

There's no need to do anything immoral or unethical to obtain insect-rearing supplies, nor will Li Fu manipulate you because you need insect-rearing supplies.

With this thought, Gu Qing felt much more at ease, and his gaze involuntarily fell on the Corpse-Eating Worm. He directly used 15 points of Corpse Qi to enhance the Corpse-Eating Worm.

【Corpse Eater】

[Status: Larva (16/50) - Breeding Direction: Black Armored Carcass Worm]

"Only 34 left."

Gu Qing smiled with satisfaction, immediately closed the daily evaluation panel, and went to sleep comfortably.

I slept until dusk again.

……

To Gu Qing's surprise, her mother came again.

But this time it was by myself.

After the young Taoist priest summoned Gu Qing, Gu's mother handed over a food box containing the Cold Mountain Venerable Meat wrapped in lotus leaves.

A piece of Cold Mountain Venerable Meat can temporarily protect him from the corrosive effects of corpse energy. He gained 3 points of corpse energy yesterday, which is quite a significant benefit.

But then Gu's mother got another piece.

Borrowed again?

"Mother, you don't need to send me Cold Mountain Venerable Meat anymore. You're not exactly well-off right now." Gu Qing didn't immediately accept it.

Mother Gu quickly pulled Gu Qing aside and whispered, "You have to eat. Your father said that no matter what it takes, he has to supply you with Cold Mountain Venerable's meat regularly. Don't worry about us. We've cultivated for most of our lives, so getting some Cold Mountain Venerable's meat isn't a problem... As long as it helps you achieve something in your cultivation, what's a little bit of meat?"

"No, we can't borrow any more." Gu Qing bluntly stated, "If you borrow again, I won't eat a single bite next time you send it to me."

Gu Qing spoke very decisively.

He couldn't let his parents go into debt because of his health condition.

Now that he can rely on the corpse-eating worms to replenish his yin energy, it won't be long before he can master the first level of the Subduing and Controlling Insect Technique and become a true insect master and a true cultivator. Suppressing the erosion of corpse energy with yin energy will be no problem for him.

He can withstand the slight corrosive effect of the corpse energy and the loss of his lifespan.

however.

However, Gu's mother insisted and revealed some news that surprised Gu Qing.

"Master Li said that you already received the teachings this morning, and the Daoist novice examination will be held in a year. If you can make it into the top three, you can be spared the five years of hardship as a Daoist novice... So you must eat this Cold Mountain Venerable's flesh!"