I'm in the Demonic Sect, but my cultivation techniques are being used for palace intrigue!

"Immortal Master, I am illiterate, have no spiritual roots, and know nothing about the principles of cultivation... Can someone like me truly embark on the path of cultivation and one day achieve the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"So what if you're stupid? In this world, even the most foolish person can achieve Foundation Establishment as long as they're willing to listen and endure hardship. As long as you're willing to join my Holy Sect and sincerely listen to Master's teachings, let alone Foundation Establishment, even Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages are not out of the question!"

"In that case...this disciple wishes to join the sect!"

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This conversation was etched deep into Zhu Jingguang's mind like a brand. It was the first clear piece of content he read from the original owner's memories after he transmigrated into this body.

Not long ago, this body, bearing his name, was drained of its last bit of spiritual power in a sorcery called "dual cultivation," which was actually a form of sexual exploitation, and quietly died on the cold stone bed.

Then, before this body completely cooled down, his soul from another world... descended!

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Zhu Jingguang slowly opened his eyes. What he saw was a dimly lit stone wall, and at the same time, a strange fishy smell filled the air.

However, Zhu Jingguang's attention was quickly diverted from this.

Because at this moment, Zhu Jingguang clearly realized that his situation seemed to be very bad.

After all, right now, he can only move his stiff fingers; he can't move any other part of his body!

Clearly, in this state, he is at risk of "closing his eyes completely" at any moment.

Fortunately, just when he was about to despair, he felt a faint, almost negligible warm current slowly flowing through his body—it was the last bit of spiritual power left after the original owner was drained!

With the help of this remaining spiritual power, Zhu Jingguang tried his best to maintain the vitality of this body and slowly recover himself.

Of course, while restoring himself, Zhu Jingguang also made sure to organize the memories of the original owner of the body in his mind.

According to the original owner's memories, the place where he is now is called "Holy Church".

Perhaps the name "Holy Church" is not well-known in this world, but if you mention its other name, that's a different story.

This is because the "Holy Cult" is also known by another name, the infamous "Demon Cult," which can stop a child from crying!

That's right, the "Holy Cult"... is actually a demonic cult!

Zhu Jingguang is now a lowly servant disciple in this demonic sect.

As for the "senior sister" who attacked the original owner of the body earlier, she was the first person to attack him after he successfully entered the Demonic Sect and cultivated Qi!

At the same time, she is also an outer disciple of the Demonic Sect!

Thinking of this, Zhu Jingguang couldn't help but twitch his lips with a bitter expression:

"It seems my senior sister has been eyeing this original owner of this body for a long time!"

"Otherwise, she wouldn't have summoned the original owner so soon after the original owner began cultivating Qi!"

"I suppose... if she finds out I'm not dead, she'll probably still try to attack me!"

  

"But... since we're here, we might as well make the best of it!"

"Since God has given me a second chance at life, I will not easily give it up, no matter what!"

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After a long while, Zhu Jingguang finally calmed down his turbulent emotions and began to try to support his weak body.

Nourished by that wisp of spiritual energy, Zhu Jingguang's body has finally regained some strength.

Then, Zhu Jingguang, barely able to support himself, scanned the small stone chamber with his eyes.

All that could be seen in the corner of the stone chamber was a dilapidated wooden box; apart from that, there was nothing else in the chamber.

By searching through the original owner's memories, Zhu Jingguang learned what exactly was inside that old wooden box.

Inside were the few changes of clothes the original owner had and a basic cultivation technique called "Qi-Inducing Technique".

These... were all the original owner's belongings!

After a while, Zhu Jingguang, who had finally regained some strength, got out of bed, moved to the wooden box, and took out the book "Qi-Inducing Technique" from inside.

Then, he turned to the first page of the "Qi-Inducing Technique".

Upon closer inspection, the first page of the "Qi-Guiding Techniques" features an extremely rudimentary diagram of the human body's meridians, along with some roughly labeled guiding methods.

"Oh!"

Looking at the very rough instructions marked on the book, Zhu Jingguang, recalling his own memories of when he first started learning, couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

"Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul..."

"Doesn't it sound pleasant?"

"But in the end, it's nothing more than luring people in, raising them like livestock, and then slaughtering them once they're fattened up!"

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Zhu Jingguang, who transmigrated here, was completely different from the original owner of this body. Therefore, he knew very well that the so-called "teachings" the original owner learned in the Demonic Sect were never meant to help the original owner achieve immortality. Their so-called "teachings" were only meant to make the original owner work for them better, or... to become nourishment for their cultivation!

However, although Zhu Jingguang did not have the original body's naivety, if he were in the original body's previous situation, he would probably have to make the same choice as the original body. After all, if he did not join the Demonic Sect, the original body's "no spiritual root" body would not have been able to cultivate at all!

Therefore, even for the sake of cultivation, he had no choice but to join the demonic sect.

After all, those righteous methods are truly impossible to cultivate without spiritual roots!

As these thoughts swirled in his mind, Zhu Jingguang felt the spiritual energy within his body becoming increasingly empty. He immediately focused his mind and began to try to absorb the spiritual energy between heaven and earth by closing his eyes and following the methods in the "Qi-Inducing Technique".

Although the original owner had poor aptitude, he had cultivated for a period of time after all, and there were still some paths of spiritual energy circulation left in his body. Therefore, Zhu Jingguang soon felt a slight coolness gathering from all directions and slowly seeping into his pores.

This feeling... is amazing!

It was as if a dried-up riverbed had finally received a sliver of clear spring water.

Zhu Jingguang was certain in his heart—as long as he could still cultivate! Otherwise, he really wasn't sure if he, having been drained of his essence, would still have the chance to receive the Demonic Sect's "seed-granting"!

With his mind at ease, Zhu Jingguang immediately took a deep breath to suppress the turmoil in his heart, and then carefully began to guide the faint spiritual energy to circulate slowly within his body according to the path described in the cultivation technique.

With each operation, the faint warm current grows stronger.

Although the speed is extremely slow, it is indeed getting stronger!

After an unknown amount of time, footsteps suddenly came from outside the stone chamber, approaching from afar.

Upon hearing the sounds outside, Zhu Jingguang immediately opened his eyes and stopped cultivating.

Then, with a creak, the stone door was pushed open from the outside.

Then, a young woman wearing a blue Taoist robe walked in.

She had delicate features, but there seemed to be a hint of disdain deep in her eyes.

This person is none other than the senior sister who "killed" the original owner!

"Huh? You're still alive?" A flicker of surprise flashed in her eyes when she saw Zhu Jingguang alive, but it quickly returned to its cold expression. "You're pretty tough!"

Zhu Jingguang didn't speak, just quietly looked at her.

Don't look at me like that!

Looking at Zhu Jingguang's expression, the woman immediately let out a cold laugh.

"Blame your bad luck for joining our Holy Church..."

"Our master has decreed that all newly initiated disciples must undergo a 'test'!"

"You're lucky. Even if you fail the test, you'll still have a 'wonderful' experience with your senior sister... So, your life won't have been in vain!"

"As for the trials some people have to endure... believe me, you would never want to know!"

"Since you're still alive, you've passed the first test!"

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As she spoke, she took a small bottle from her sleeve and tossed it to Zhu Jingguang.

"This is the 'Nourishing Vitality Pill.' After taking it, it will help you restore your vital energy and accelerate your cultivation speed..."

"Remember, the debt of gratitude we owe our master can never be repaid!"

"Furthermore, cultivate diligently and serve the Holy Church as soon as possible."

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After saying that, she turned and left the stone chamber.

Meanwhile, Zhu Jingguang, who had caught the small bottle, carefully uncorked it after the person left.

In an instant, a rich medicinal aroma wafted over.

Zhu Jingguang poured out the pills from the small bottle and examined them carefully in his palm.

The pill was round, dark red in color, and emitted a warm aura.

According to the original owner's memories, this so-called "Nourishing Essence Pill" is actually a kind of potent medicine that overdraws potential and forcibly enhances cultivation, and is not a good thing at all.

Although it may indeed improve the user's cultivation in the short term, the price is damage to the foundation and a significant reduction in lifespan.

Even knowing all this, Zhu Jingguang still swallowed it without any hesitation.

He had a feeling that the senior sister from earlier would not let him off so easily!

Therefore, he desperately needs strength!

Even if this power is merely a temporary fix!

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After Zhu Jingguang swallowed the "Nourishing Essence Pill," it immediately transformed into a surge of heat that rampaged through his body.

Zhu Jingguang endured the throbbing pain in his meridians and guided the flow of heat according to the path of the "Qi Guiding Technique".

Where the heat flowed, the previously blocked meridians were forcibly opened up with a slight gap.

Then, with the appearance of this crack, Zhu Jingguang's cultivation began to slowly improve.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Jingguang finally absorbed the heat completely.

Then, Zhu Jingguang opened his eyes and finished his practice.

Then, Zhu Jingguang felt the power!

Although the power that Zhu Jingguang is currently sensing is still very weak...

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Jingguang stood up, preparing to stretch his muscles a little.

But before he could even begin to stretch his muscles, he heard…

"Creak—"

The door to the stone chamber was pushed open from the outside once again.

And there she was, the "senior sister" who had left earlier, now dressed in a bewitching red dress... she had returned!

Then, under Zhu Jingguang's wary gaze, this "senior sister" stepped across the threshold with light steps, as if her previous act of "killing" the original body had never happened!

At the same time, the "senior sister" whose gaze had fallen on Zhu Jingguang, looked at the now recovered Zhu Jingguang, and a relieved smile appeared on her lips.

"Junior Brother's complexion is much better than before!"

She covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her voice so sweet and gentle, yet it sent a chill down Zhu Jingguang's spine.

For some reason, Zhu Jingguang always felt that the way this "senior sister" looked at him was very strange, as if... she wasn't looking at him, but rather at a... rather delicious dessert?

Before Zhu Jingguang could ponder this further, his senior sister's figure had already approached him swiftly, like a ghost.

Then... without warning, her fair, jade-like hand gently caressed Zhu Jingguang's chest.

"What...what are you going to do!"

Zhu Jingguang's pupils contracted sharply, and he instinctively wanted to push away this terrifying woman who could easily take his life.

However, with his current meager strength, he was utterly powerless to resist this woman!

"Don't move, obediently hand over your vital energy, don't make any futile resistance..."

Soon, Zhu Jingguang felt his newly recovered vital energy flow back into his senior sister's body.

"No...no...don't..."

Zhu Jingguang opened his mouth wide, wanting to roar, but at this moment he could only let out a "keke" sound from deep in his throat, like a broken bellows.

As his spiritual energy and vital energy rapidly dissipated, Zhu Jingguang's already somewhat thin body visibly shrank even further!

At this moment, Zhu Jingguang's skin had completely lost its luster and clung tightly to his bones. Meanwhile, his eye sockets were deeply sunken, and his full head of black hair turned white in just a few breaths.

Just as Zhu Jingguang was on his deathbed, and his consciousness was about to completely dissipate, suddenly, at that very moment, a voice full of indignation barged into his mind in an extremely domineering manner.

[This was clearly a pure cultivation method created for Daoist couples, emphasizing the balance of Yin and Yang and the dual cultivation of body and spirit, but it was modified by evil demonic cult members into a wicked technique that steals the cultivation of those who engage in dual cultivation!]

Those who practice this evil art treat human life as worthless, defy the will of Heaven, and all deserve to die!

Young man, would you be willing to let me help you take the life of this person who practices this evil art?

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As the voice rang out, a bright blue virtual panel appeared before Zhu Jingguang's eyes:

[Currently available romance target 1: Qi Induction Technique]

【Favourability: 10】

[Currently available romance target 2: Heavenly Demon Harmony Seal (original name: Daoist Companion Pact)]

[Favorability: -50]

[Currently available romance target 3: Blood Explosion and Burning Power]

【Favourability: 0】

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However, at this moment, Zhu Jingguang no longer cared about investigating the voice in his mind or the origin of the virtual panel that had suddenly appeared before him. Now, he had only one thought in his mind, which was...

"Yes! Yes! I'm willing! Please, hurry up and take her life!"