Cultivation? Ain't Got No Money For That!
Chapter 176

Zhang Yu's Means of Production

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"We understand you have an outstanding loan with interest due next month. Fortunately, we have an installment plan available with discounted handling fees..."

Bai Zhenzhen hung up the phone. Thinking about the more than 20,000 yuan in interest she had to pay next month, and the less than 10,000 yuan in savings in her bank account, she felt she couldn't stay in bed any longer.

"Sigh... It's good that I passed the First Round Foundation Establishment Exam."

"But the money's all gone."

The pressure of repaying the debt, the intensity of the exam, the uncertain future... all of these immediately overshadowed Bai Zhenzhen's original joy at passing the First Round Foundation Establishment Exam and learning the Ten Thousand Swords Without End Art for free.

Although the income from tutoring was enough to barely cover the most basic expenses for spiritual practice while paying off loans.

But when Bai Zhenzhen thought of her opponents in the Foundation Establishment Exam, she strongly felt that even the most basic cultivation... was far from enough.

"If we want to continue making rapid progress, we have to throw money at it! Throw money at it! And throw more money at it!"

"How can I make a lot of money after I go back this time?"

After thinking for a moment, Bai Zhenzhen shared her worries with Zhang Yu.

Then, a ruthless look suddenly appeared on Bai Zhenzhen's face, and she said, "Yu Zi, why don't we just officially join the Dark Learning Gang and participate in gang battles to make money!"

At this moment, Bai Zhenzhen's strength had reached the level of a senior high school student, reaching the Late-Stage Qi Refining. She also had the blessing of True Spirit Root, Level 10 Cultivation Method after deduction, and the Ten Thousand Swords Without End Art. This gave Bai Zhenzhen's words a chilling aura.

Zhang Yu frowned and said, "Participating in gang fights... officially joining a gang?"

He asked worriedly, "Will they kill someone?"

Bai Zhenzhen nodded, equally worried, and said, "The murder is indeed..."

"Sigh," Bai Zhenzhen sighed, "Although the Dark Learning Gang offers guarantees, what if the losses after killing someone are more than the gains?"

Is that what you're worried about?

Zhang Yu looked at Bai Zhenzhen helplessly. Even though he had lived here for almost a year, he still sometimes couldn't keep up with the way of thinking of these Kunxu Native.

Bai Zhenzhen continued, "Then how about... I participate in the Cultivation Method modification? Or we just give away what we learned this time?"

"This kind of large shipment must fetch a lot of money, right?"

Thinking of this, Bai Zhenzhen's eyes lit up.

Zhang Yu understood as well: Bai Zhenzhen wanted to sell pirated copies of the Ten Thousand Swords Without End Art she had learned?

Zhang Yu said helplessly, "Why are you making this sound more and more dangerous? This is such a precious Cultivation Method; if we get caught, we're finished."

Bai Zhenzhen replied matter-of-factly, "Can poor people like us make big money without doing dangerous work? And what chance do we have of safe and lucrative jobs?"

"If we hadn't learned something valuable this time, we wouldn't even be able to do this job!"

Zhang Yu sighed helplessly again and said, "Let me think about it some more."

I originally thought that after becoming more skilled, I could earn more money through tutoring or similar methods.

But after witnessing the strength of the Immortal Capital Master, Zhang Yu felt even more strongly that he still didn't have enough money.

So, Zhang Yu wanted to consult a guy about his next plans.

A moment later, taking advantage of Bai Zhenzhen's trip to the restroom, Fu Ji was awakened by Zhang Yu.

"Hoo..." Fu Ji groaned for a moment, then said lazily, "How was it? Did you pass the First Round Foundation Establishment Exam?"

Zhang Yu nodded and then gave a brief account of the situation.

Upon hearing this, Fu Ji was overjoyed. As an Evil God with extensive experience in deception, she immediately sensed Zhang Yu's anxiety about the upcoming Foundation Establishment Exam from his words.

Fu Ji thought to herself, "This kid won't be able to hold out for long. He'll definitely hunt down my colleague to further enhance his potential."

Fu Ji understood this perfectly, after all, she could sense the formidable strength of those students from the Immortal Capital just from Zhang Yu Yu's description.

Especially the numbers 23 and 11 that Zhang Yu mentioned, their strength is far superior.

Upon hearing Zhang Yu's ideas about making money, Fu Ji immediately said, "Cultivating a deep presence in the Dark Tutoring World is indeed a good path."

"However, things like modifying and deducing Cultivation Method Cultivation Method are too complex, and your current strength isn't enough to handle them."

Zhang Yu: "What about becoming Gold Medal Teacher in the Dark Learning Gang? With our current level... how much could we earn?"

Fu Ji said, "To become Gold Medal Teacher in the Dark Learning Gang, one must also face gang warfare."

"For example, a teacher from the other side might come to challenge you, a local gang might attack you, or you might be pursued by the company's security team..."

"The more you earn and the more famous you become after becoming Gold Medal Teacher in the Dark Learning Gang, the more terrifying the attacks you will face, and the stronger you will need to be."

Is it a lack of strength again? Zhang Yu realized that he seemed to have come full circle.

Just then, Fu Ji said, "Actually, with your terrifying potential, if you were to receive another boost, I think even if you didn't make a lot of money, you'd be good enough to pass the Foundation Establishment Exam."

"Rather than getting bogged down in gang warfare when you lack the strength."

"Why not enhance your potential?"

Zhang Yu knew the other person was talking about hunting Evil God and improving potential again.

This time, Zhang Yu didn't object, but simply asked a question, "To hunt down your colleague, you need to know his information. How do you plan to do that?"

Fu Ji was overjoyed and immediately revealed her plan. "The Shadow Gu that the other party planted last time has been completely absorbed by me."

"The command that the other party preset in the Shadow Gu was to transmit a message when you logged into the Asking Dao Hall."

"As long as we follow Yu Xinghan and log into the Spirit Realm Asking Dao Hall again, just like last time, I can send them false information."

"By spreading false information, we can lure them into a trap, trick them into revealing their identity and strength."

"Then we'll find an opportunity to track down their intelligence, and when we do, we'll crush them completely..."

Zhang Yu said, "Then let's get back to my previous question." "Even with Yu Xinghan's connections, logging in would still cost 100,000 yuan."

"Where would I get that much money right now?"

"Then I still need to work and save money first..."

Fu Ji, however, was prepared and said, "If you have to cultivate and work at the same time, how long will it take you to save up the money? There are only two months left until the next exam."

"I've come up with a way to help you earn some pocket money."

Zhang Yu asked curiously, "What method?"

Fu Ji smiled mysteriously and said, "You have something unique about you that can fetch a good price."

Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback. After a moment of thought, his face stiffened, and he lowered his voice, saying, "You fucking... you're going to sterilize me? And then sell that thing?"

At that moment, Zhang Yu realized that his first thought was: How much can that thing sell for?

Zhang Yu sighed inwardly, "Zhang Yu, what a terrible birth you have! How did you become like this?! You're willing to sell your own flesh and blood for a little money?! Where has your shame gone? Where is your noble earthly soul?"

"Sigh, how many Earthlings could come here without going crazy? This is just a stopgap measure for me to climb the Immortal Dao to immortality."

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Just as Zhang Yu was secretly feeling Shame of his thoughts, he heard Fu Ji say speechlessly, "Are you sick? Why would I ask you to sell that?"

Zhang Yu breathed a sigh of relief, but the thought that this Evil God had refuted him so blatantly, and that his integrity seemed to be even higher than his own, made him feel increasingly Shame.

Fu Ji said, "This is a tool for production! A goose that lays golden eggs! How can you just dig it up and sell it?"

"You son of a bitch..." Zhang Yu realized he had overestimated the Evil God's qualities. He frowned and said, "You... you want me to... to sell myself?"

"Selling one's own body?"

"Can this earn more than tutoring?"

Fu Ji was increasingly speechless and said, "How could such a job with no technical skills possibly earn more than tutoring?"

She said with exasperation, "I want you to go sell your essence, produce some protein to sell."

"Huh?" Zhang Yu was shocked. "This can be sold for money?"

Fu Ji said, "That depends on whose protein it is, and who it's sold to."

"Based on your current performance, selling to Red Pagoda Husbandry to earn some pocket money shouldn't be a problem."

"Because of your rate of progress, you have demonstrated potential and talent."

"They will be interested in your bloodline and genes."

"Besides, don't you happen to know someone at Red Pagoda High School? Why don't you ask him to make a connection for you?"

Fu Ji chuckled and said, "As for whether Red Pagoda Husbandry can get anything from your protein, that's obviously impossible."

"Your strength comes from the potential I've unleashed; it has nothing to do with your bloodline or genes."

Protected Area.

The Incubation Room of the Breeding Base.

Xiong Wenwu, who was Breath Circulation exercises, felt his phone vibrate. He opened it and saw a message from Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu: I want to sell my **

Zhang Yu looked at the message sent by Xiong Wenwu.

Xiong Wenwu: Aren't you sterilized?

Zhang Yu: I had reconstructive surgery.

Xiong Wenwu: Oh.

Xiong Wenwu: I won't accept it.

Zhang Yu said to Fu Ji in a fit of anger, "Look, they won't accept it at all!"

Fu Ji said, "Why are you in such a hurry? This is a gray area in the Red Pagoda. Just talk to him as I told you to."

So Zhang Yu sent another message to Xiong Wenwu.

Zhang Yu: What I meant was, could you help me make a connection and see if Red Pagoda Husbandry would accept it?

Zhang Yu: I'll send you all the physical measurements I took during my last Monthly Exam.

Zhang Yu: An absolutely outstanding male high school student. Could you ask your company if they're interested?

After a while, Xiong Wenwu replied to the message.

Xiong Wenwu: Tomorrow at 8:00 AM, go to the 32nd floor of the Red Pagoda Building in the city center and find Manager Xiong Haohan. He will talk to you.

Zhang Yu: Thank you so much!! I'll definitely thank you when I sell more and make more money.

Bai Zhenzhen, who had returned to her seat, looked at Zhang Yu's happy expression and asked in confusion, "Yu Zi, did you win the lottery?"

Zhang Yu chuckled and said, "A-Zhen, do you know what's different between you and me?"

Bai Zhenzhen asked in confusion, "Huh?"

Zhang Yu smiled smugly and said, "I have the tools of production, while you don't."

After hearing Zhang Yu's explanation, Bai Zhenzhen looked at Zhang Yu with envy. "Your broken root is actually useful!"

The next morning, Zhang Yu arrived at the 32nd floor of the Red Pagoda Building and, after explaining his purpose at the front desk, was led to a small meeting room to wait.

(End of this chapter)

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