Funding

He walked out of the building.

Only then did Li Yi let out a slight sigh of relief.

He knew very well that if he had not handled things properly just now, he would never have left that basement so easily. He might even have been intercepted and killed on the spot by Yang Yilong.

Of course, one Fist Technique might not have been enough to make Yang Yilong act. After all, as long as Li Yi refused to teach it, Yang Yilong could do nothing to him. But what if Li Yi exposed the incomplete wondrous object on his body because of it?

The Fist Technique plus the wondrous object—those two things were enough to make Yang Yilong cast aside so-called morality and erase him from this world without hesitation.

Li Yi was not naive enough to think Yang Yilong would never do such a thing.

When the elevator had been controlled and he had found himself alone in the underground training ground, he had understood that Yang Yilong was determined to obtain his Fist Technique.

Whether through threats or inducements, Li Yi would never have made it out without handing over the Fist Technique.

Therefore, after realizing this, Li Yi had simply handed over the Fist Technique for free before they completely fell out, leaving Yang Yilong no chance to make trouble.

"That incomplete Fist Technique isn't easy to practice. Without professional guidance, it's easy to practice it incorrectly. Once you use the wrong method to exert force, it'll already be too late. Still, I'll remember this debt. He's strong and I'm weak right now, so I can only bow my head. But if one day I become strong and he becomes weak, don't blame me for ignoring morality."

Without even looking back, Li Yi hailed a taxi and left An Ding District. As the vehicle gradually drove away, his gaze slowly turned cold.

Having lived in Old Town District, he knew very well that the strong preyed on the weak—this was the essence of the world.

Even in An Ding District, the law could not restrain a cultivator like Yang Yilong.

He Jun being cleaved in half in public yesterday was the best proof.

"I'm still far too weak. I need to keep improving."

After reflecting for a moment, Li Yi slowly closed his eyes and secretly made up his mind. Once he got this money, he would return home and cultivate properly.

Only by becoming strong himself could he prevent himself from being forced into such helpless situations.

"This time, I earned 990,000 as a guide, 800,000 for one trip into the Danger Zone, and received another two million in compensation. Then I sold one Biao and got 20 million. After subtracting the 500,000 in personal compensation I gave to each of Zhang Gao's and Brother Tao's families, I still have 22.79 million left."

"A sum this large should last me a very long time, as long as I don't buy a house in An Ding District."

"But to be safe, it would be better to deposit this money in the bank first."

Li Yi had the taxi driver stop in front of a bank. He deposited 20 million, then took the remaining money to a pharmacy to buy Nutrient Solution.

This time, he was extremely extravagant. Gritting his teeth, he bought twenty bottles of Golden Nutrient Solution.

Each bottle of Golden Nutrient Solution cost 100,000 yuan.

Twenty bottles cost him two million.

He had asked about it, and Golden Nutrient Solution not only replenished cultivators' nutrition, but could also repair physical damage, nourish the body, and promote cell regeneration. If ordinary people used it for a long time, it could even prolong their lives.

Now that he had money, Li Yi felt he should invest a little in himself. He could not be stingy. Besides, he still had hidden injuries and needed to properly recuperate.

Afterward, he also bought a case of fifty bottles of No. 10 Nutrient Solution. This was for the Medical Pod and could nourish the body of a Silent One. Although its effects were inferior to those of Golden Nutrient Solution, Silent Ones' bodies were paralyzed, so their need for Nutrient Solution was not particularly high. No. 10 Nutrient Solution was already an extremely high-grade health supplement on the market.

After all, now that he had earned money, he could not neglect his parents either.

This had cost him another 2.5 million, leaving only 290,000 in cash.

Li Yi also asked about the Cultivation Pod. He discovered that Cultivation Pods were not sold on the market at all. Anyone who wanted one had to order it from the head office. As for the price, no one knew. The clerk only knew that the deposit started at a minimum of 100 million.

Hearing that price, Li Yi secretly clicked his tongue. He then asked about the latest Medical Pod.

Medical Pods were absurdly expensive as well. The cheapest cost five million each, while the most expensive cost 18 million.

After hearing the prices, Li Yi could only clench his fists and slink away.

He was not worthy of using a Medical Pod yet.

After buying the Nutrient Solution, Li Yi stopped wandering around. He bought some daily necessities and hurried home.

Back in the familiar Old Town District.

Li Yi could not help frowning.

The air was filled with a rotten, damp, fishy stench.

The smell was harsh and nauseating, making it difficult to bear.

"The smell hasn't changed. My nose has become more sensitive. This is an indication that my body has evolved." Li Yi thought this to himself.

Enduring the stench, he entered the dim stairwell.

As he went upstairs, Li Yi's footsteps paused slightly. Narrowing his eyes, he saw countless faint points of light drifting through the air.

They looked like fireflies, yet also like some unknown energy.

He tried touching one, but felt nothing at all.

After people passed by, those points of light drifted apart again, like dust floating in the sunlight.

"After activating Spirit Medium, I can always see abnormal things in my vision. Maybe I'll get used to it after some time." Li Yi shook his head and paid it no mind. He reached the door, opened it, and returned to his familiar home.

"Dad, Mom, I'm back."

As usual, he called out to the deathly silent home. Then he switched on the lights, making the originally dim surroundings somewhat brighter.

Now that he had earned money, Li Yi no longer needed to scrimp on electricity. He could afford to be a little extravagant.

He entered the bedroom.

Li Yi inspected the Medical Pod. Seeing his parents lying inside it as they had for years, he sighed. With practiced ease, he took out two bottles of No. 10 Nutrient Solution and replaced them.

"I wonder when the two of you will wake up. But you don't need to worry anymore. Your son has earned money and bought a whole case of Nutrient Solution, so you won't have to worry about having nothing to eat anymore. I've also saved 20 million in my account. I'm thinking of keeping this money for cultivation. Once I make progress, I'll find a way to earn another sum, then we'll move out of Old Town District and live in An Ding District."

"We've made it through the hardest times. From now on, our whole family will grow happier and happier."

"All right, I won't talk anymore. Your son needs to cultivate now. Time is pressing, and I can't waste it."

After chatting briefly with his parents, Li Yi left the room.

Before cultivating, he checked his phone.

He discovered that a message had suddenly appeared in the Lineage group chat: "Haha, my son isn't freeloading off his parents. He's about to awaken Spirit Medium, and it won't be long before he becomes a cultivator."

"That's Second Uncle's child." Li Yi suddenly remembered.

However, Second Uncle's child probably did not have much cultivation talent. He had already been lying at home for several years, and even becoming a cultivator now was somewhat slow.

After all, Li Yi had cultivated for less than a month and had already broken through from an ordinary person to the Spirit Medium Realm.

Of course, Li Yi had been able to progress so quickly because of the wondrous object's help. The two could not be compared. Presumably, Second Uncle's child's cultivation speed was normal for an ordinary person.

Then Second Uncle sent another message to everyone in the group: "For the sake of our Li family's future, I hope everyone can sponsor Li Yue's cultivation. Once Li Yue becomes successful, he will certainly repay everyone. Thank you."

"Congratulations, congratulations."

"Sponsoring a cultivator is a good thing. Once he makes something of himself, everyone will benefit."

"This is all the money I have this month. Don't think it's too little. I'll give more next month."

"Li Yue became a cultivator? That's wonderful! With Li Yue around in the future, we won't have to fear being bullied anymore."

Before long, people in the group began sending transfers. Some sent 2,000, some 5,000, and some 10,000. One person even transferred 100,000 yuan.

After all, they were relatives. Mutual support was perfectly normal.

Besides, if a cultivator truly emerged from the family, then no matter who it was, everyone would have to show some respect. If they did not give a single cent, they could easily offend someone.

Li Yi remembered that when his father had cultivated, the relatives in the family had also contributed some money. It had not been much, but it had still been a favor. Unfortunately, his father had become a Silent One and had been unable to repay those relatives and friends.

Now, he had to repay that debt of gratitude.

With that thought, Li Yi directly transferred 200,000 yuan.

"Li Yi, where did you get so much money? Don't you still have to take care of your father? Take this money back. Your family is in a more difficult situation and needs the money more." Second Uncle sent a string of question marks, while also daring not to accept such a large sum.

Everyone knew that Li Yi was only a young man, and that his family was supporting a Silent One. Life was already difficult for him.

If they really accepted the money, who knew what others might say about them?

"It's fine. I earned some money working for Uncle Biao recently. I also hope our Lineage can produce a powerful cultivator. Once Cousin becomes successful, I hope he'll look after us a little." After sending the message, Li Yi put down his phone.

For him, this money was more about repaying a favor than sponsoring someone.

Seeing Li Yi say this, Second Uncle's family ultimately chose to accept the money.

Everyone knew that cultivation cost a great deal of money. Ordinary people could not afford to support a cultivator, so they could only raise one through this method of collecting funds from relatives and friends.

"If I told them that I'm cultivating too, I wonder if these relatives would sponsor me as well?" Li Yi thought.

But then he shook his head.

The fewer people who knew about his cultivation, the better. After all, his cultivation speed was too fast because he possessed a wondrous object, which could easily arouse suspicion. It was better to keep a low profile.

After dealing with these trivial matters, Li Yi finally began cultivating.

He first opened a bottle of Golden Nutrient Solution and drank one cup according to the recommended dosage.

This was to prevent himself from waking up hungry halfway through his cultivation due to a lack of nutrition.

"The taste isn't bad. It's slightly sweet and cool, and feels very comfortable. This must be the taste of money."

Li Yi licked the cup, then sat down with his eyes closed. He adjusted his breathing and began to enter a state of meditation.