Buying Concealment Talismans, On the Eve of the Competition

Upon hearing Lan Ling's words, Zhang Yu asked, "What are the selection criteria? Why don't we meet them?"

Lan Ling glanced at them coldly and said indifferently, "At least three million in initial investment is required. Do you have that?"

Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen were speechless. Where would they get so much money? Even if they did, they certainly wouldn't invest it in Student Union council-led project.

Seeing that Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen did not answer, Lan Ling thought to herself, "So they really don't have the money? It seems Zhang Pianpian still knows her limits and didn't support them joining the Special Training Program."

After saying all that, Lan Ling turned and left, seemingly unconcerned about the rest of the Competition Team.

Zhang Yu asked again, "Hey, what about the other benefits for the Competition Team? Doesn't the school provide us with any training or subsidies?"

Without turning his head, Lan Ling said, "This isn't my responsibility. Go ask Wang Hai."

Wang Hai approached Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen and said, "The senior high school Physical Competition is in two weeks. Lan Ling and the others need to hurry up and Body Tempering to prepare for the competition."

"Let me explain the situation regarding the first-year Competition Team."

Wang Hai smiled at the two of them, "I originally thought you two had no chance to participate, but I didn't expect you to find another way and manage to catch up."

"Don't worry, you don't need to explain to me. I know these things are all under contract and can't be disclosed casually."

Wang Hai was clearly convinced that the two had used some kind of powerful Immortal Dao Technique.

He continued, "There are quite a few benefits on the Competition Team's side; I'll tell you about them one by one."

"First of all, all members who join the Competition Team will receive a free set of Nine Dragons Needle Technique."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen's eyes lit up. They could actually get such a good Cultivation Method for free?

Zhang Yu asked, "This Nine Dragons Needle Technique... is it a needle technique? Or a set of martial arts? Why would Physical Competition Team practice a set of martial arts?"

Wang Hai smiled slightly and said, "The Nine Dragons Needle Technique is not a combat martial art, but a standard Body Refining Cultivation Method."

"It involves using magical power to drive the syringes, injecting different medications into 36 acupuncture points on the body using different techniques and syringes, to maximize the body's potential and enhance the effects of Body Tempering..."

Zhang Yu was taken aback, thinking to himself, "Damn, no wonder it's Songyang High School. The Body Tempering style of their Competition Team and physical education class is exactly the same."

Wang Hai continued, "The second benefit is the discount on medicine."

"The Nine Dragons Needle Technique requires nine different Body Tempering potions, and luckily we sell all nine here. They're all from major manufacturers and well-known brands, and we're offering them at a discount for Competition Team members, so you can use them with confidence and peace of mind."

Zhang Yu shook his head inwardly; he certainly didn't have any extra money to play with the Nine Dragons Needle Technique.

Bai Zhenzhen, on the other hand, listened intently, clearly very interested, after all, she was also a top student in Body Tempering who had been using medicine for a long time.

Wang Hai continued, "The third benefit is that if Competition Team purchases Expert Level Body Refining Cultivation Method, they can apply for a Cultivation Method subsidy from us. Ordinary team members receive a subsidy of 2000, and those who place in the competition receive an even higher subsidy, up to a maximum of 20,000."

"The fourth benefit is that the training equipment here is available for your free use 24 hours a day. Go and register your information later, and you can come in by swiping your student card."

"The last perk is that you can buy nourishing foods from us at a discount, including all kinds of Demon Beast Meat..."

Bai Zhenzhen immediately asked, "Can I buy Synthetic Food from you at a discount?"

"What kind of quality is Synthetic Food? Can our Competition Team sell it?" Wang Hai wanted to say that, but seeing Bai Zhenzhen and Zhang Yu's expectant eyes and considering their poverty, he coughed and said, "Well, can we get a 10% discount?"

Bai Zhenzhen immediately laughed.

Wang Hai thought to himself, "It's just a matter of submitting an application. Since these two kids are already on the Competition Team, feeding them well will help me get better results."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "It seems that the third and last benefits are the most useful to us."

"However, the Scarlet Marrow Primordial Qi was a free prize I received, so I can't apply for a subsidy."

"If I were to buy another Expert Level Body Refining Cultivation Method... I'd have to think about it carefully."

However, Zhang Yu's goal is definitely the highest level of subsidy of 20,000 yuan, so he has to wait until a month later to participate in the Physical Competition and win a prize before making a decision.

But at this moment, Zhang Yu couldn't help but ask, "If it's a subsidy, can it only be for Body Refining Cultivation Method?"

Wang Hai replied, "Of course, we are Physical Competition Team after all. If we don't buy Body Refining Cultivation Method, are we going to subsidize you to buy combat Cultivation Method and Breath Circulation Cultivation Method?"

After completing the formalities for joining the Competition Team, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen each received an Electronic Manual of the Nine Dragons Needle Technique and the right to use it from Wang Hai, and then left the stadium.

After all, they have too many secrets to keep them here for Body Tempering.

That night.

Under the bridge, beside the River Channel.

After finishing their class, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen leaned against each other, staring at the Talisman Book in their hands.

For the past few weeks, before each tutoring session, they would ask Zhang Pianpian for a talisman over the internet.

Now, after finishing their lessons that night, the two had finally raised enough money to buy the right to use the Stealth Talisman.

Bai Zhenzhen said, "Yu Zi, I've transferred the 20,000 yuan to you. From now on, whenever I want to use Stealth Talisman, you'll have to draw it for me."

Zhang Yu patted his chest and said, "We're brothers for life. I'd never cheat you, so don't worry. I'll make a talisman whenever you need it."

Zhang Yu opened the Talisman Book, entered the Spirit Realm Divine Hall of the Department of All People, and selected the option to Consulting Gods.

A whole host of options popped up instantly. Zhang Yu scrolled down through the various options, such as "God-to-Man Training," "God-to-Man Companionship," and "Godchild Package," until he finally found the option to bestow the talisman.

Among the many Talisman Arts of the Department of All People, the Stealth Talisman ranks first, clearly being the most frequently used and purchased Talisman Arts.

Watching this scene, Zhang Yu couldn't help but curse inwardly, "These greedy Orthodox God, are they the ones who started teaching the Heaven's Eye Talisman in schools?"

"Everyone has learned the Heaven's Eye Talisman, so naturally many people need to buy Stealth Talisman. If there were no Heaven's Eye Talisman, no one would need to buy Stealth Talisman ..." Zhang Yu selected the Stealth Talisman and saw that the basic version cost 40,000 yuan.

At that moment, as the bank's deposit notification sounded -40,000, the image on the Talisman Book changed. Three Orthodox God suddenly appeared, seemingly able to look at Zhang Yu through the screen, and smiled slightly at him, their faces full of admiration for his talent.

At the same time, three voices exploded in his mind.

"My disciple Zhang Yu is devoted to the Dao, sincere and devout, Higher Vehicle talent... I hereby bestow this talisman upon him, hoping that he will diligently cultivate himself and widely Divine Path."

The next moment, the details of the Stealth Talisman were displayed before him.

The basic version didn't have much content, and after flipping through it a few more times, Zhang Yu saw a recommendation to upgrade to the advanced version.

Stealth Talisman Upgraded Version, Basic Version

Hidden ingredient function, √, √

Ingredient color-changing function, √, X

Hidden ingredients alone, √, X

Personalized fake signature, √, X

Force display function, √, X

Zhang Yu glanced at it briefly and then stopped looking. Although the advanced version of the Stealth Talisman had many functions, it was too expensive.

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"Upgrading costs a full 100,000 yuan. I'd rather spend that money on my own cultivation."

The Wa Wa disguised as a rosary silently watched this scene, growing increasingly envious and jealous, and couldn't help but think, "Those Orthodox God are really making money lying down every day."

"We Evil God gods endure hardship and risk our lives every day, racking our brains to finally swindle someone out of their entire fortune."

"As long as these guys lie on the 36th floor eating, drinking, and having fun every day, billions of people will keep offering up their savings."

"Damn, this feels so good! Why was I reincarnated as Evil God? I really want to be Orthodox God too!"

Meanwhile, after learning the Stealth Talisman for a while, Zhang Yu stretched out his finger and began to draw crookedly on the Talisman Book.

A moment later, with a flash of yellow talisman on the Talisman Book, the Stealth Talisman had been successfully cast on him.

"Did it work?" Bai Zhenzhen asked excitedly. "Come on, give me a drawing to try."

Zhang Yu quickly drew another one, but just as he finished the Stealth Talisman, his phone vibrated, even though Zhang Yu had already used up his free quota for Talisman Book for the day.

The Department of All People - Great God of All Living Beings

Deduct 500

"This one costs 500?"

"Didn't I buy the usage rights?"

Zhang Yu quickly looked at the talisman granting page and discovered that the basic version of the Stealth Talisman could only be purchased for a fee.

In other words, with this right of use, Zhang Yu can spend 500 to use the Stealth Talisman once.

Zhang Yu laughed in anger. He wanted to unleash a torrent of curses at the Eight Divine Departments, but he was afraid they would hear Orthodox God, especially since he was holding the Talisman Book. What if they fined him?

He had heard news reports of people being fined hundreds of thousands of yuan for cursing the gods.

There was nothing Zhang Yu could do; he couldn't bring himself to curse the gods right now, so he could only swallow his anger.

At this moment, Zhang Yu suddenly realized why Zhang Pianpian's expression became increasingly unpleasant each time she imparted talismans to them remotely as their tutoring sessions progressed.

Bai Zhenzhen, who was standing nearby, also noticed the charges on Zhang Yu's phone and sighed, "I wonder how much it cost our Godmother to draw so many talismans for us over the past few days?"

Zhang Yu didn't know either, but he guessed that drawing talismans over a net must have cost a lot, so he nodded. "My Elder Sister is so good to us, we must repay her properly and fulfill our filial duties after we get into university."

In the days that followed, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen continued to shuttle between the Dark Learning Gang and Songyang High School, attending school, teaching classes, and cultivating at the same time.

As Ma Yunteng and Le Mulan's reputation spread slightly within the Dark Tutoring World, more students enrolled in their courses, and their income increased somewhat.

Two weeks have passed in the blink of an eye, and it's time for the latest Monthly Exam results to be released. There are only two weeks left until the first-year high school Physical Competition.

Inside the classroom, He Dayou looked at the rankings and sighed inwardly.

First place, Zhang Yu, 665

Second place, He Dayou, 661

Third place, Bai Zhenzhen, 660

Although they appeared to be only a few points apart, He Dayou knew that this was because 150 points in subjects like magic and physical education were completely insufficient to express Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen's strength.

He Dayou didn't get full marks in any of his General Knowledge Class, and he mainly narrowed the gap with Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen by relying on his Dao Arts skills.

Especially according to news from other students, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen received high praise from several Sports Teacher during the exam, and even damaged the testing patches several times. Wang Hai even called the two of them the jewels of the Songyang High School's sports community.

"Is it because I'm not as rich as Zhang Pianpian?"

He certainly wouldn't naively believe that he lost to something like talent or hard work.

In He Dayou's view, the only reason he, a wealthy man, would lose in Physical Competition is because his opponent is even richer.

He Dayou thought to himself, "Perhaps Zhang Pianpian isn't He Family, but the amount the He Family spends on me is probably less than the amount Zhang Pianpian spends on Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen."

"Damn it, how come these two poor bastards are so lucky? To run into a big spender like Zhang Pianpian?"

Just as He Dayou struggling with this, he suddenly noticed his phone was constantly buzzing with messages, as if some news was being widely circulated in various groups.

He opened it, and his expression changed repeatedly.

The entire Grade 11 Competition Team was wiped out! The top ten places in the Physical Competition were all swept by White Dragon, Purple Cloud, and Red Pagoda!

Oasis Group collaborated with the companies behind the Three Great High Schools, White Dragon, Purple Cloud, and Red Pagoda, sharing some of the Immortal Dao Technique for the physical bodies in Synthetic Food.

No wonder Oasis Group was able to enter Songyang City; they've partnered with a local company!

Songyang High School's Immortal Dao Technique have fallen far behind. The Three Great High Schools have made comprehensive breakthroughs in Body Tempering techniques, and the Physical Strength of the new generation of academic elites has skyrocketed. They will be able to dominate even Physical Competition in the future, and all competitions will be unrelated to other high schools.

Upon seeing this, He Dayou suddenly let out a bitter laugh.

We all felt like a bunch of clowns. While we were still chasing each other, the Three Great High Schools had already boarded their Flying Boat.

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