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

Afterwards, Gu Qing pretended that nothing had happened, rested for a while, and then continued to use insects to inspect the grave.

During this time, Li Fu came once and saw that Gu Qingcha's graves were in good order and that there were traces of burning incense in front of several graves. He smiled with satisfaction and left directly. However, not long after, his voice could be heard reprimanding the other Taoist boys.

soon.

Night is falling.

Gu Qing rubbed his temples as he left the tomb. On his way back, he happened to run into the older Taoist boys, one of whom was limping.

obviously.

Li Fu not only reprimanded him, but also hit him.

Gu Qing was slightly disturbed by this.

If there is no daily evaluation panel.

Perhaps he will end up like this in the future.

Back in Qishan, Gu Qing went straight to the canteen and had a hearty meal.

However, there were only some green vegetables and tofu; not a single bit of minced meat could be seen.

But that's how the Taoist boys' meals are. Those who are rich can have their parents send them some food occasionally, giving them an extra meal, while those who are poor can only endure it.

After eating her fill, Gu Qing hugged the Blood Refining Insect Breeding Jar and took a nice nap.

As soon as I got up, the panel popped up.

[Evaluation Panel Lv1 (5/100)]

[Today's Review!]

[By using insects to examine the corpses at the Fufeng Forest tomb, four corpses that were about to commit fraud were discovered ahead of time. This earned praise from Daoist Duofu, who rated it as Grade D - Corpse Aura +5]

[The Corpse-Eating Insects devour the corpse of the decapitated villain, rated as D-level - Corpse Qi +10, Yin Qi Replenishment +5]

[While examining the corpse, an unexpected second-tier eight-legged heart-eating worm was obtained, rated C—Corpse Qi +50]

[PS: There were some surprises today!]

"It's only a C-grade rating!"

Gu Qing was quite surprised.

Although the eight-legged heart-eating worm is rare, it doesn't rank much higher than the corpse-eating worm. Logically, picking up a corpse shouldn't be rated so highly.

The problem likely lies in the word "second order".

"It seems that if I refine it, the Corpse-Eating Worm will be greatly enhanced, and I will also receive a great return."

With anticipation, Gu Qing immediately used a bit of corpse energy to fill the progress bar of the Corpse-Eating Worm.

[Undergoing transformation...]

[Transformation successful!]

The corpse-eating worm molted into an adult and was renamed the Black-Armored Corpse-Eating Worm.

[Black-armored Corpse-eating Insect]

[Status: Adult (0/100) - Breeding Direction: Lower Tier 1]

[Upon reaching adulthood, the Corpse-Eating Worm evolves a black armored form that enhances its stealth capabilities, significantly increasing its concealment. When it remains motionless for more than three breaths, the armored worm and the black-armored Corpse-Eating Worm will enter an invisible state, only becoming visible when attacked.]

"This ability is good. In the future, it will be even harder for the Corpse-Eating Worms to be discovered in the graveyard." The Fufeng Forest graveyard is a huge treasure trove for the Corpse-Eating Worms. It is the Corpse-Eating Worms' opportunity, and it is also his opportunity. He will never give it up.

However, to Gu Qing's surprise, another reminder popped up on the panel the next moment.

The corpse-eating worm has successfully metamorphosed.

[Replenish Yin Energy +30]

"There's even a feedback mechanism."

Gu Qing was delighted.

With these 30 points of Yin energy replenishment, his Yin energy surplus reaches 60 points.

You're just 40 points away from achieving a minor success.

Once one has mastered the first level of the Subduing and Controlling Insects Technique, one can absorb Yin energy into the body and officially become a practitioner.

Put away your joy.

Gu Qing's attention returned to the corpse-eating worms.

Because at the very moment the Corpse-Eating Worm molted into an adult, the Blood Refining Insect Breeding Jar reacted, assisting the Corpse-Eating Worm in refining the eight-legged Heart-Eating Worm within its abdomen.

Although the refining process is slow, there is undoubtedly good news.

"Once a portion of the eight-legged heart-eating worm is refined, the black-armored corpse-devouring worm can undergo another transformation and enter the lower first-tier realm."

The words fell.

Gu Qing closed the panel with satisfaction.

……

suddenly.

A servant boy came in and spread the news.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, your mother is waiting for you at the back door."

Gu Qing thanked him, put on his shoes, and walked towards the entrance of the woodshed.

"This will stop Mother from sending Cold Mountain Venerable's meat in the future."

In a few days, he will be able to advance the first level of the Subduing Insect Control Technique to minor success, at which point the corpse energy will not have a significant impact on him.

However, when Gu Qing opened the back door and saw his mother, he was greeted not with a food box, but with a concerned question.

"Are you alright?"

Mother Gu placed the food box on the ground and touched Gu Qing's arm all over.

Gu Qing asked in confusion, "I'm perfectly fine... What's wrong?"

"I heard that you did not choose the orthodox path, but instead chose the unorthodox path to cultivate. Although the unorthodox path is also the orthodoxy of the Wufeng Temple, it is ultimately a deviant path, and once you start cultivating it, you will inevitably suffer damage to yourself," Gu's mother replied.

Before Gu Qing could speak, Gu's mother hurriedly picked up the food box, "You child, why didn't you ask others before choosing? Your father was furious when he found out about this... But despite his anger, he bought you half of Lengshan Zun's heart last night. That thing replenishes your qi and blood, and can make up for the losses you suffered from cultivating the unorthodox path."

Gu Qing was taken aback.

Poultry offal is cheaper than meat, but Lengshan Zun is a spirit, and his heart is of utmost importance, with many uses.

Its value is self-evident.

Although Gu's father only bought half a heart, it's highly likely that the meat from Lengshan is several times more expensive.

"Did Father go to borrow again?" Gu Qing asked hurriedly.

Gu's mother did not give a direct answer.

But this time, Gu Qing was determined to get to the bottom of things.

"Mother, if you don't answer, I won't eat a single bite... I mean it!"

Seeing Gu Qing's serious expression, Gu's mother could only helplessly reply, "Yes, we borrowed a little."

"How many?"

"not much……"

Gu Qing stared intently at her mother.

Mother Gu stammered, "Five hundred taels...it's alright. It's a lot of money, but your father and I can earn it back. Besides, the person who lent the money is your father's longtime friend, and they won't charge us a penny of interest."

Five hundred taels—this is an amount that ordinary people would never dare to dream of in their entire lives.

Previously, Gu's parents only had about a thousand taels of silver in total, and that was the result of many years of saving.

My father's friend was also a jack-of-all-trades and master of none. Even if he was wealthy, how could he be so generous?

Gu Qing didn't believe it.

Either the mother was making it up, or that person had ulterior motives.

But Gu Qing felt the latter was more likely.

"Who is that person?"

Gu Qing pressed for an answer.

"Zhongli Daoren of Lotus Pavilion runs a gambling den in the city, so he is wealthy. He was also saved by your father when he was young, which is why he doesn't want a penny of profit," Gu's mother emphasized again, clearly worried that Gu Qing wouldn't believe her.

Gu Qing repeatedly pressed her for information about Zhongli Daoren, but her mother knew very little, only saying that the man was repaying a debt of gratitude from many years ago.

Gu Qing only sensed something strange.

However, he did not ask any further questions, and after accepting the food box, he watched Gu's mother go down the mountain.

however.

When they returned to the temple and found Li Fu, he didn't answer immediately. Instead, he asked, "Is this your own affair, or did someone ask you to inquire about it?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing quickly handed over the food box, saying, "It's my own business."

"I can talk about your affairs, but I won't say a word about other people's affairs." Li Fu opened the food box, smiled with satisfaction, and then continued, "That Daoist Zhongli, like you, is also a heretical cultivator."

"What do you mean?"

Gu Qing pressed for an answer.

"He follows the path of the Ghost Market Broker."

Li Fu uttered four words that Gu Qing had never heard of before.