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

[Evaluation Panel Lv1 (15/100)]

[Today's Review!]

[After four hours of using insects to examine the corpses at the Fufeng Forest Tomb, eight corpses that were about to commit fraud were discovered. The efficiency was very high. Rating: D-grade - Corpse Qi +10]

[The Corpse-Eating Insect has been refined into a Tier 2 Eight-Legged Heart-Eating Insect, rated C—Corpse Qi +50, Yin Qi Replenishment +25]

[Cultivating the True Method of Foundation Building for the Worm Without Return, Refining the Yin Body a Hundred Times, Rating: B-grade - Corpse Qi +300]

"A single Yin Body Refinement is equivalent to killing a Qi Refining Level 2 cultivator." Seeing his remaining corpse energy reach 510, Gu Qing was overjoyed. Only 290 more corpse energy were needed to devour the corpse worms and enter the mid-stage of the first tier!

[Remaining Corpse Energy: 510]

"However, only 10% of the eight-legged heart-eating worm remains unrefined. If I increase it by another 50 points of corpse energy, I can only obtain corpse energy by observing and eating corpses." However, Gu Qing did not die. He closed the panel and immediately went to the dining hall.

Another day of feeling sluggish and lethargic!

Full of energy!

However, when they arrived at the dining hall, they found a large group of young Taoist disciples gathered outside, discussing a new notice.

Gu Qing looked closely.

[The Master's Command]

The three newly initiated Daoist disciples, Li Huosheng, Ning Zhi, and Chen Zhan, have made great efforts in their cultivation and have reached the first level of Qi Refining in their first year of practice. They are specially granted the title of Sword-Serving Daoist Disciple.

From this day forward, you will follow Master Chen Ye, the protector of Wufeng Temple, in your cultivation, becoming his disciple and enjoying the temple's nurturing. No hard work is required; you will simply learn the arts and techniques from Master Chen Ye.

"Not only can I become a disciple of Master Chen Ye, but I can also cultivate with him, and I don't have to work anymore. This is so great."

"That's right. If they cultivate for a year, the gap between them and us will probably widen."

"Wait, if Li Huosheng and the other two can become Sword-Serving Dao Children after reaching the first level of Qi Refining, then can we also do so after reaching the first level of Qi Refining?"

"What are you thinking? We have to be careful with our cultivation time, how can we break through to the first level of Qi Refining so quickly?"

This statement came out.

It was like a bucket of cold water being poured over it.

Gu Qing glanced at the notice not far away, then silently walked into the canteen, eating steamed buns and vegetables while pondering.

He always felt that something was amiss.

After finishing his meal, Gu Qing headed straight for Fufeng Forest. Upon seeing Li Fu, he quickly asked, "Master Li, ranking in the top three in the assessment shouldn't be as simple as just leaving the novice Daoist status and becoming a cultivator of Wufeng Temple, right?"

Looking back now, Li Fu's willingness to invest in him was definitely not just about finding a capable person.

After all, Wufeng Temple never lacked young disciples.

Li Fu was not surprised by Gu Qing's question, because he also knew about the announcement. "It's not that simple."

"That is?"

Gu Qing pressed for an answer.

Li Fu lowered his voice, afraid that others would hear, "Actually, this is also why Wufeng Temple will hold an annual examination from now on. It's because Xuanqing Temple suddenly changed its admission system, which had been in place for one or two hundred years, two months ago."

Gu Qing remained silent, simply listening.

"In the past, Xuanqing Academy admitted people based on chance. Cultivators would go down the mountain to search for them. Only those with good fortune and qualifications could enter Xuanqing Academy. But now, the opportunity has been given to Taoist temples in various counties. The top three newcomers in the examination can enter Xuanqing Academy to cultivate."

As Li Fu spoke, a hint of worry appeared on his face, but it vanished in an instant, as if he didn't want Gu Qing to notice.

Then Li Fu added, "That's why Chen Ye had the idea of ​​recommending someone to Xuanqing Temple... Actually, strictly speaking, it wasn't just him; it was also the idea of ​​one of the deputy abbots of Wufeng Temple."

"And the deputy abbot is involved too?"

Gu Qing's expression hardened.

"Scared?"

Li Fu immediately retorted.

Gu Qing shook her head. "I'm not afraid."

Moving up the ladder was not just about changing his own situation, nor was it just about helping his father avoid Chen Ye's harassment.

He also aspires to become an immortal—only by ascending can he access more knowledge and gain higher recognition for his daily deeds!

"Don't be afraid, everyone has a deputy abbot behind them," Li Fu smiled nonchalantly. "Nobody dares to compete with Chen Ye, but I'm going to give them a piece of my mind. You better step up and snatch one of those spots!"

"must!"

Upon learning that Li Fu was also backed by a deputy abbot, Gu Qing felt much more at ease.

Then Gu Qing tentatively asked, "Master Li, may I ask which vice abbot you are?"

"Our Wufeng Temple has a total of three deputy abbots. The first is Wei Xianwei, who is behind Chen Ye, and has a late-stage Qi Refining cultivation. The second is my father, Li Yunshuo, also known as Yunhai Zhenren, who also has a late-stage Qi Refining cultivation."

Don't underestimate me just because I'm not that great. I can't even break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining. Although my father isn't the strongest of the three, he's definitely not weaker than the other two deputy abbots, and might even be a bit stronger.

The third one was named Lü Song, a rather unique deputy abbot who seemed like a free spirit and rarely appeared at the temple.

When Li Fu mentioned his father, his face was full of pride, but a hint of bitterness still inadvertently showed.

Gu Qing took all of this into account.

"It seems that this Taoist priest Li is not favored by his father," Gu Qing murmured to himself, not surprised at all.

But regardless of whether he is favored or not, the other party is still the son of the deputy abbot.

"Cultivate diligently and break through to the first level of Qi Refining as soon as possible. When that happens, I will find you a good master, one who will be no worse than Chen Ye." Li Fu patted Gu Qing's shoulder again, then turned and walked into the white mist as usual.

Gu Qing immediately bowed.

"Thank you very much, Master Li!"

……

With anticipation, Gu Qing examined the corpse for another day.

When sleeping at night, one should focus on transforming yin energy into yin energy.

Overnight, half of the yin energy transformed into yin energy.

The efficiency is astonishing.

However, by the time of the daily evaluation at dawn, the eight-legged heart-eating worm had been completely cleaned up.

[Evaluation Panel Lv1 (16/100)]

[Today's Review!]

[After four hours of using insects to examine the corpses at the Fufeng Forest Tomb, eight corpses that were about to commit fraud were discovered. The efficiency was very high. Rating: D-grade - Corpse Qi +10]

[The Corpse-Eating Insect has been refined into a Tier 2 Eight-Legged Heart-Eating Insect, rated C—Corpse Qi +50, Yin Qi Replenishment +25]

"From now on, you can only earn 20 corpse energy per day."

Gu Qing sighed.

Even if only 20 corpse energy can be collected.

Within ten days, he was able to accumulate 800 units of corpse energy and upgrade the Black Armor Corpse Devouring Insect to the middle stage of the first rank.

Perhaps it could be faster.

Because he will be able to reach the first level of Qi Refining in just one more night.

But to Gu Qing's surprise, early that morning, Li Huosheng, whom she had only heard of but never seen, suddenly came to visit.

"My name is Li Huosheng."

Li Huosheng's brows were full of youthful vigor, and when he looked at Gu Qing, his eyes couldn't seem to see Gu Qing at all.

Then, one of his remarks made Gu Qing understand why Li Huosheng was so arrogant in front of him.

"Master Chen heard that you are highly favored by Master Li, and he sent me to inform you. If you are willing, you can do some things for Master Chen. If you do well, you will be rewarded in the future. I wish you a speedy breakthrough to the first level of Qi Refining."

Gu Qing smiled helplessly to himself, too lazy to waste any more words, "Thank you for your kindness, Daoist Chen, but I have things to attend to. Please make way."

Li Huosheng chuckled and turned to leave without saying another word.

In his view, Gu Qing was practicing unorthodox methods.

Although they were also orthodox practitioners of Wufeng Temple, the purpose of their existence in Wufeng Temple was to do some shady and tiring work.

Such people should be used for their righteous cause.

He came today and gave Gu Qing a chance, but Gu Qing didn't want it. So he didn't bother with any more words and just presented the original message to Master Chen.

These ignorant and wicked heretical cultivators will naturally understand who's in charge at Wufeng Temple after they've suffered some hardship.

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