Becoming a leader of the immortal path begins with sowing the seeds of inner demons.

"Dual cultivation?"

Lu Ming's voice was unreadable, but in reality, he was grinding his teeth so hard he wanted to tear Feng Zai's head out to see what his composition was.

I didn't realize you, Feng Zai, were such a quiet and reserved person despite your honest appearance!

You figured this out in just one day and one night?!

"Yes!" Feng Zai looked exhausted, but still proudly puffed out his chest. "Senior, after much thought, I believe that this dual cultivation method is the most suitable for the Yin-Yang Reversal Path!"

"Tell me about it." Lu Ming wiped his face vigorously and took out paper and pen.

He vowed that if Feng Zaichun really liked this kind of thing, he would definitely let him try the same way Da Jin persuaded him to study.

"Senior should know that Zen Buddhism is prevalent in Gengzhou in the west." Feng Zai's expression was very serious, and his eyes shone with respect for knowledge. "I once read that Zen Buddhism calls this method the union of bliss and emptiness."

The aim is to use the power of joy to break through obstacles and achieve a state of "perfect emptiness and purity".

This method has no limitations and is not limited by talent; for ordinary mortals, it is the best approach.

However, I believe this method is inappropriate.

The specific methods of Zen practice are unknown to this junior.

Using desire to control desire is like adding fuel to the fire. Unless one maintains joy for a long time, it will be difficult to calm the mind and get rid of distracting thoughts.

In the end, this method becomes a burden; if one is not careful, one's cultivation will plummet.

Therefore, I humbly request to communicate with you only through spiritual means.

The emphasis is not on "cultivation," but on "mutual support."

Yin and Yang complement each other, and things go smoothly and perfectly.

A man's body is entirely yin, except for his spirit, which is yang; a woman is the opposite.

The human body possesses three treasures: essence, energy, and spirit. When essence is abundant, energy is plentiful; when energy is plentiful, spirit is complete.

This reverse method of dual cultivation, however, first requires the complete conscious mind.

Use the spirit to guide the qi, and use the qi to strengthen the essence.

In cultivation, one harmonizes with heaven and earth, naturally obtaining vital energy.

After Feng Zai finished speaking, he bowed and looked expectantly into the void.

"Cultivating with Heaven and Earth?" Lu Ming's hand holding the book trembled suddenly, and he drew a great path on the book.

"Excellent!" Feng Zai said confidently. "I have already tried it, and this method works."

However, mortals need the protection of a cultivator to help them guide their consciousness out of their body and to protect them during dual cultivation, preventing their consciousness from being harmed by the fierce winds and scorching sun.

"...That's right, you and I are of the same mind. Thank you for your help." Lu Ming wrote this down on the paper with some relief.

Fortunately, the worst-case scenario did not occur.

If Feng Zaizhen had given me a method of dual cultivation that I had never tried before... I wouldn't even know where to verify it.

"Senior, you flatter me!" Feng Zai bowed deeply to the ground and said firmly, "My meager contribution is not even a fraction of the great kindness you have shown me."

If you need anything in the future, please feel free to ask me.

Even if it costs me my life, I will not hesitate!

Lu Ming nodded in satisfaction, exited the Heart Demon Record, and saw that Feng Zai's light spot was still glowing. The more he looked at it, the more pleasing the light seemed to him.

What a perfect host for inner demons.

If all the hosts of inner demons were like Feng Zai in the future, how much trouble would I save... wait?

Have I forgotten something?

Lu Ming frowned and pondered for a long time, then suddenly slapped his forehead hard!

correct.

Zhou Jiangyuan is still waiting.

Lu Ming quickly pulled Zhou Jiangyuan into the Heart Demon Record, only to see an extremely tired face.

After leaving the Record of Inner Demons, Zhou Jiangyuan hadn't slept, fearing it was all just a dream.

Just when she was about to give up, the scene before her finally changed.

The moment she saw Lu Ming in his transformed form, she wept with joy, but was too exhausted to speak.

Lu Ming was startled; his earlier praise for Feng Zai quickly turned into deep worry.

The Record of Inner Demons should be fine, right?

How come all the hosts who were planted turned into bouncy kings overnight?

Don't end up killing my host.

"Flowing water doesn't compete for the lead, it competes for its endless flow." Lu Ming's avatar formed an expression of dissatisfaction. "With you abusing your body like this, even if the Great Dao is beneath your feet, how far can you go?"

Zhou Jiangyuan nodded slightly, but Lu Ming could tell that she hadn't listened at all.

Seeing this, Lu Ming had no choice but to send the cultivation technique into her mind. "Go and rest, and come back when you're well-rested."

Zhou Jiangyuan blinked gently, too exhausted to even move a finger.

But she still stubbornly refused to fall asleep until she was sure that the cultivation method in her mind was real, and then she collapsed to the ground.

Tears streamed down my face, yet I felt a great weight lifted from my shoulders.

Zhou Jiangyuan slept for a full day and night.

When I woke up again, I felt weak all over, my mouth was dry, and the world was spinning before my eyes.

"Water..." she said hoarsely.

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt a bit of coldness on her lips.

Through my blurry vision, it seemed like there was a teapot in front of me.

Zhou Jiangyuan didn't have time to think. He first took a small sip, then swallowed it in big gulps, and finally snatched the teapot and put the spout directly into his mouth, spilling water all over himself.

"Drink slowly, no rush."

The familiar voice made Zhou Jiangyuan stop what she was doing, and she tilted her head slightly while holding the teapot, meeting Lu Ming's smiling face.

"Lin Yue?" Zhou Jiangyuan blushed slightly and awkwardly put down the teapot. "What are you doing here?"

Of course, I'm afraid you'll fall into a deep sleep.

This was the first time he had ever encountered a conscious being who could remain asleep even after being pulled into the Record of Inner Demons, as if it hadn't had a proper rest in over a decade.

While inwardly grumbling, Lu Ming pointed to the tightly closed door and said, "I passed by early this morning and saw that your door was open, so I came in to take a look."

Sleeping on the floor is too cold, why don't you sleep in the bed?

"I..." Zhou Jiangyuan's expression changed drastically. He suddenly lowered his head and ripped open his collar.

Upon discovering that the Yin-Yang Fruit was still there, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, put it back in, and smiled at Lu Ming, saying, "A cultivator doesn't care about this."

Little sister hasn't had breakfast yet, right? Or... what are you looking at, little sister?

Why is your face red?

Lu Ming stared intently at the bedside railing, gripped his neck with his hand, and said expressionlessly, "I had a stiff neck last night."

"Did you get a stiff neck?" Zhou Jiangyuan leaned forward, pressing his hand against Lu Ming's neck. "Is it here? Why are you shaking?"

Why is your face even redder and a little hot?

Have you caught a cold?

"It's nothing." Lu Ming's face was tense, and his eyes became even more determined.

In his previous life, he cultivated the Pure Yang Dao for over twenty years. He also used various methods to strengthen his Daoist heart, believing he had reached the state where "no evil can move his Daoist heart."

But now he realizes he was wrong.

Looking at it from different angles brings completely different feelings.

The impact of seeing the real thing is so great, and it even smells good!

What the hell? I'm not a woman, so why is my yang energy rising...?

"You haven't caught a cold, have you?"

Lu Ming felt his head tilt to the side and a chill on his forehead.

"It's alright, he doesn't have a fever." Zhou Jiangyuan tested the temperature with her lips and reached out to wipe away the remaining water stains on Lu Ming's forehead.

The next second, Zhou Jiangyuan's vision blurred.

Seeing Lu Ming's sudden appearance, she was puzzled, but still straightened her clothes and respectfully said, "Greetings, Master."

"...Why are you calling me that?" Lu Ming, who was preparing to stabilize his Dao Heart, choked. The patterns on his face changed rapidly, making people dizzy.

"Master led me into this sect. Regardless of whether you acknowledge me as your disciple or not, I should still treat you with the respect due to a master." Zhou Jiangyuan's voice was respectful and firm.

"...Fine, whatever." Sensing Zhou Jiangyuan's resolve, Lu Ming didn't intend to dwell on the matter any longer and said calmly, "Have you rested enough?"

"Disciple has rested well, please give me your instructions, Master!" A hint of excitement flashed uncontrollably in Zhou Jiangyuan's eyes.

Finally, I can begin my cultivation.

"Hmm... let's rest a bit more then."

"?"

Just as Zhou Jiangyuan was about to ask a question, he found himself back in the room. Before he could figure out his senior's intention, he discovered that someone was missing from the room.

"Huh?" Zhou Jiangyuan straightened his clothes, looked around, and muttered, "Where did that girl go?"