Level 10, Part-Time Job

In the small garden behind the teaching building.

Accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder, Zhang Yu was practicing the Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand move by move.

Just then, a teacher suddenly jumped out from the side, looked at Zhang Yu and said, "What grade and class are you in? What's your name? Why are you here during class time? Did you skip class?"

Zhang Yu calmly replied, "I am Zhang Yu from Grade One Class 1. I came out during math class to practice my Martial Arts."

Upon hearing the name Zhang Yu, the teacher's imposing manner immediately softened.

Upon hearing that he was skipping math class, his face completely lost any semblance of seriousness.

Does skipping math class count as skipping class?

You didn't even skip General Knowledge Class, to pursue Immortal Dao, and you still consider yourself a top student at Songyang High School?

After checking that Grade One Class 1 was indeed having a math class at that time, the teacher nodded and said, "There are 27 minutes left in class. Remember to go home quickly after class so you don't miss the next class."

After his teacher left, Zhang Yu silently resumed practicing the Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand.

Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand Level 9 (89/90)

The reason he didn't practice the Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand in the math classroom was because his progress in this Martial Arts was too rapid, and he didn't want to attract attention in the classroom.

With the final move completed, the Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand instantly leveled up to Level 10.

In an instant, countless martial arts experiences and practice memories surged into Zhang Yu's mind, allowing him to reach a peak in his understanding of the Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand, grappling, and throwing techniques.

At the same time, he also felt the Level 10 effect of the Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand.

When he used this Martial Arts again, he was able to accurately sense where his center of gravity was.

Zhang Yu realized that if he wanted to, he could also sense his opponent's center of gravity, and even use the "Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand" technique to instantly break his opponent's center of gravity and throw him to the ground.

"Got it, whoever gets tripped up will be the one who gets tripped up, right?"

"Indeed, it's pure combat martial arts."

"And it feels quite compatible with my Limitless Cloud Hand, Imperishable Seal Art...?"

As streams of white Gang Qi surged from his palms, Zhang Yu, with his Level 10 Limitless Cloud Hand and Level 10 Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand, vaguely felt that he could combine these two Martial Arts.

"By replacing the explosive power of the hands with the Formless Cloud Gang, one can perform grappling and throwing techniques from a distance."

A sudden realization flashed through Zhang Yu's mind. "Although the Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand is driven purely by physical violence, this is not a flaw, but rather an advantage."

"Because this means that the cultivator can integrate various powerful forces, whether it be Gang Qi, palm force, or fist force, into the Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand."

"This Martial Arts is like a large framework that can accommodate many different combat Cultivation Method..."

At this moment, Zhang Yu sensed Song Hailong's long-term strategy in practicing the "Back Dragon Overturning Mountain Hand" technique. Not only was it suitable for Song Hailong now, allowing him to use it immediately, but it also served as a reserve for future combat power growth.

"It's unclear whether this was his own idea or something designed for him by his Lineage and tutors."

Dinner time.

In the cafeteria.

Every student was diligently eating; after all, whether it was one of the Three Great Famous Schools, Key High School, or an ordinary high school, there wasn't a single high school student who wasn't enthusiastic about eating.

However, one could vaguely sense a sense of Grievance Qi rising in the air above the cafeteria today.

This is a complaint about the food served in the cafeteria.

Bai Zhenzhen carried her tray through the cafeteria hall. Although she was beautiful, her cold and aloof demeanor made many students feel that she was unapproachable.

As soon as they sat down, Bai Zhenzhen complained, "Half of the windows have been converted to selling synthetic foods, and the remaining pre-cooked dishes have all gone up in price! These bastards!"

Clearly, with the momentum of the Oasis Group, synthetic foods have been continuously promoted in Songyang City and have unknowingly entered high school cafeterias.

Bai Zhenzhen looked at Zhao Tianxing and Qian Shen and said, "We absolutely cannot buy synthetic foods. We must boycott them fiercely and make them lose a fortune!"

"Are synthetic foods meant for human consumption?"

"And who knows what they added to it..."

Just as Bai Zhenzhen was speaking, she saw Zhang Yu bring over a large plate of something that looked like a paste and sit down amidst the surprised gazes of the three of them.

Bai Zhenzhen exclaimed in surprise, "Yu Zi! How could you eat this? Aren't you against eating Synthetic Food?"

Zhang Yu replied matter-of-factly, "The cafeteria is having an event today, offering free samples of Synthetic Food."

Bai Zhenzhen immediately stood up. "I want to see just how awful this Synthetic Food is."

She arrived at the Synthetic Food window and heard the cafeteria worker in front of her introducing the different types of food. "This is minced meat, this is minced vegetables, this is minced rice. After you've chosen yours, you can choose your flavor: Mapo Tofu Flavor, Kung Pao Chicken Flavor, Seafood Platter Flavor..."

After a while, Bai Zhenzhen returned to her seat with the free Synthetic Food she had received. She took a bite and her face showed shock. "This is Synthetic Food?"

No one knew what kind of Immortal Dao Technique was used, but after taking a bite, Bai Zhenzhen found that not only the taste and aroma, but even the texture were seven or eight parts similar to real pre-cooked dishes.

Bai Zhenzhen remembered that the cafeteria aunties scooped out all sorts of mud, but after mixing it with various seasonings, it had all sorts of textures—some like fatty meat, some like vegetable leaves, and some like fish...

This was nothing like the Synthetic Food she had ever eaten before. Bai Zhenzhen exclaimed in surprise, "The related Immortal Dao Technique has made a breakthrough?"

Zhang Yu remarked with a sigh, "As expected, these big companies won't do business at a loss. They have the confidence to launch this product to compete with pre-cooked meals."

"This stuff tastes pretty good, and it's convenient and cheap. In the future, there will probably be fewer and fewer places selling pre-cooked meals in Songyang City."

Zhao Tianxing sighed, "Wouldn't that mean many pre-made food factories would go bankrupt? And many more people would lose their jobs."

As they ate and talked, Zhang Yu noticed that Qian Shen and Zhao Tianxing seemed to have something on their minds, so he asked them about it.

Qian Shen sighed and then recounted how he, Zhao Tianxing, and three other first-year high school students had been recruited into the Competition Team.

Qian Shen said with a look of shame, "Alas, we who did not score as well as you joined the Physical Competition Team first. I feel unworthy of it."

Zhao Tianxing also looked at Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen with some nervousness.

In fact, whether or not a student joins Competition Team creates another layer of class distinction on campus, enough to turn even the closest of friends into enemies.

If a student with lower scores steals a competition spot from a student with higher scores, it becomes an even greater act of obstruction of learning, enough to ignite a fierce and thorough bullying incident on campus, and the outcome could very well end with one of them jumping off a building.

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Ever since the physical education class, Zhao Tianxing had been worried that Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen would have objections.

Especially since he really cares about what others think, Zhao Tianxing was worried that others might mistakenly believe that he had used some underhanded means to steal the competition spot.

But Zhang Yu smiled slightly as he listened to their conversation, "It's alright, we already know about this. It was just those scoundrels in the Student Union causing trouble."

Then he went on to describe the competition that would take place a month later.

Zhang Yu continued, "Next, we'll each focus on our own training, and a month later we'll compare our athletic performance to see who gets to participate in the competition."

Hearing this, and knowing that in the end the competition would still be based on scores, Qian Shen and Zhao Tianxing both felt much more relaxed.

The two thought to themselves, "As expected, high school students still have to rely on grades."

After dinner, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen left the school together, intending to take the subway to White Dragon High School.

Bai Zhenzhen said on the way, "I've made a deal with Song Hailong. I'll go two days a week, two hours each day. He'll give me 5,000 for each two-hour session, and I'll give him 2,000."

Zhang Yu's spirits lifted upon hearing this. "5,000 once, twice a week is 10,000, that's 40,000 a month! Damn, these rich people are really fucking rich!"

Bai Zhenzhen added, "However, he also made a condition: if we can't beat him in a single two-hour sparring session during our actual combat training, then we're no longer needed."

After saying that, Bai Zhenzhen looked at Zhang Yu and said, "Yu Zi, are you sure you can handle this?"

Although Zhang Yu defeated Song Hailong in the Martial Arts Competition, it was ultimately due to the rule of going out of bounds.

If his Physical Strength can't keep up with Song Hailong's, or if the gap widens further, then it will be even harder to win.

"Of course I can do it," Zhang Yu said. "Little Song is just relying on his thick skin and great strength. Once I catch up to him Physical Strength, he won't be able to win a single match."

"But A-Zhen, are you any good?"

Bai Zhenzhen snorted, touched her lower abdomen, and said, "I borrowed some money from my Godmother so I can rent Spirit Root to cultivate every day. My progress from now on... might surprise you, Yu Zi."

The mention of renting Spirit Root piqued Zhang Yu's curiosity. "What kind of Spirit Root are you renting? When can I borrow it to play with?"

Bai Zhenzhen subconsciously touched her stomach. "Can I borrow it for you to play with?"

Zhang Yu replied matter-of-factly, "We brothers are of one mind, can't I borrow the Spirit Root you rented to play with?"

Bai Zhenzhen frowned and said, "Let me think about it."

She thought to herself, "Can I lend my Spirit Root to Yu Zi? Is it possible? It doesn't seem entirely impossible..."

Zhang Yu chimed in, "You're so stingy. I've lent you my Talisman Book, worth 100,000, several times already."

Bai Zhenzhen retorted angrily, "How dare you say that? You only let me touch you once, you won't even let me touch you a few times."

Zhang Yu said helplessly, "I'm afraid you might accidentally bankrupt me. How about I let you play on the way today?"

The two boarded the subway and were lucky enough to snag two seats this time.

Urged on by the Ritual, Zhang Yu still made the most of every minute to cultivate his inner strength and improve his Dao Heart.

Bai Zhenzhen leaned against him and began to explore the Talisman Book with curiosity.

More than half an hour later, the two arrived at White Dragon High School, showed the monthly pass that Song Hailong had helped them get, and went to the agreed Training Room.

"Yu Zi, look, so many of them are kneeling during class. What are they doing?"

"Who knows, maybe it's a custom of the White Dragon."

Upon opening the door to the agreed-upon Training Room, one could see Song Hailong already inside, warming up.

Upon seeing Zhang Yu arrive, Song Hailong's eyes lit up, and he pointed to the ground, saying, "Lie down."

(End of this chapter)