Ways to Make Money

The next day.

As expected, with the boost from the [Martial Dao Grade-B Bone], Chen Yu successfully broke through his bottleneck and reached the Third Stage of Body Tempering.

When he arrived at the Martial Arts Class, Fang Xiong told him that Xiao Feng had taken leave.

"That kid lost a lot of face yesterday. He probably won't have the nerve to come to class for the next few days." Fang Xiong chuckled.

He did not seem bothered in the slightest. If anything, he seemed a little pleased by Xiao Feng's misfortune.

Such undisguised personal feelings were rarely seen in a Martial Arts Class teacher.

After all, Fang Xiong was still Xiao Feng's teacher.

"It has nothing to do with me." Chen Yu shook his head. The sight of Xiao Feng annoyed him anyway, so it was better not to see him.

He led Fang Xiong to a secluded corner and asked in a low voice,

"Teacher Fang, I'd like to ask you something."

"Go ahead."

"Do you know any ways to make money?" Chen Yu asked. He then touched his handsome face and added, "Uh... the kind where I sell my skills, not my body."

There were still three months until the Martial Exam. Although his Martial Dao Grade-B Bone had greatly increased his cultivation speed, it was still ultimately a little too slow.

If he had money to buy some Body Tempering Supplements and pills, his cultivation speed would surely increase by quite a bit.

Poor scholars, rich martial artists. That saying was no joke.

Biohumans rarely became Martial Artists largely because they lacked financial support. Some were even born already owing millions in debt.

Unless they possessed extraordinary talent, even those with a little talent would eventually fade into obscurity.

"Making money... It's normal for a Biohuman without parents to rely on to lack money during the early stages of martial training." Fang Xiong scratched his head, then sighed.

"I know some wealthy businessmen. Their children actually need good sparring partners, but the requirement is that you must have mastered a Basic Martial Art at the Proficient Stage."

"Your Thunder Extreme Saber may have reached Greater Mastery, but it's still a little short. You wouldn't earn much, and it would instead delay your cultivation."

"If you had a Proficient Stage martial art to rely on, I could introduce you to some people. You could earn at least tens of thousands of Red Radiance Coins per session."

"The Proficient Stage..." Chen Yu silently calculated. With his Blade Technique Grandmaster talent, it would take roughly another ten days to comprehend the Thunder Extreme Saber to the Proficient Stage.

"Teacher Fang, I'm actually a late-blooming genius. My saber technique has been improving rapidly lately. Give me ten days!"

"A late bloomer?" Fang Xiong gave a dry laugh, understanding what Chen Yu meant.

"You want to comprehend the Thunder Extreme Saber to the Proficient Stage in ten days?"

"Kid, Wang Qianjun's Army-Breaking Spear has only reached the Proficient Stage so far. That is practically the upper limit of Basic Martial Arts."

"Although there is still the Perfection Stage above it, reaching that realm requires comprehending Martial Arts Intent. It cannot be forced."

Fang Xiong was not looking down on Chen Yu.

Even he could only barely manage to comprehend a Basic Martial Art from Greater Mastery to the Proficient Stage in ten days.

Could Chen Yu possibly possess saber talent like his?

How could that be possible!

Although he had failed to participate in the Battle of Myriad Stars, he had competed for a place in it. Throughout the entire Demon Mountain Starfield, he had still been a somewhat renowned martial prodigy.

Back when he was young on Crimson Radiance Star, he had been a famous figure as well, an unparalleled martial arts genius who dominated his generation.

If not for certain accidents, he would not have fallen so far as to teach students on Crimson Radiance Star.

"Ten days. Just ten days!" Chen Yu did not explain himself and merely repeated his claim.

"Fine, I'll wait ten days!" Hearing the confidence in Chen Yu's voice, Fang Xiong found it amusing and immediately agreed.

At the same time, he lightly waved his hand, and ten glass bottles filled with scarlet liquid floated before them.

"Storage equipment!" Chen Yu's eyes widened. He had only seen something like this in novels.

There was absolutely nothing like it for sale on Crimson Radiance Star.

"What storage equipment? This is a Portable Subspace. They're only sold in the core regions of the Demon Mountain Starfield, so it's normal that you haven't seen one."

Fang Xiong corrected Chen Yu, then pointed at the ten glass bottles and continued,

"These are ten doses of Advanced Body-Tempering Elixir. They should be enough for you for a month."

"These are for me?" Chen Yu did not reach for them immediately. He found it somewhat unbelievable.

Advanced Body-Tempering Elixir was one of the most suitable Body Tempering Supplements for Martial Artists in the Body Tempering Realm. Each dose cost five thousand Red Radiance Coins on the market.

Ten doses of Advanced Body-Tempering Elixir meant a full fifty thousand Red Radiance Coins!

Chen Yu could not help feeling uneasy about such a windfall.

"Just take them. Consider it a loan from me, and pay me back later." Fang Xiong waved his hand indifferently.

"I have no parents, no family, and no descendants. These Body Tempering Elixirs are of no use to me, so they might as well be put to good use."

"To tell you the truth, I was a Biohuman too. I understand how difficult it is for Biohumans to practice martial arts, which is why I'm willing to give you a little help. Stop overthinking things."

Of course, there was something Fang Xiong did not say.

He quite appreciated Chen Yu. Especially after what happened yesterday, Chen Yu had made him feel as though he were seeing his younger self.

For all those reasons, he did not mind giving Chen Yu a little support.

He would consider it compensation for his past self.

"Teacher Fang, you're a Biohuman too?!" Chen Yu's eyes widened. He had never expected that.

After all, Biohumans generally had mediocre martial talent, and the odds of a genius appearing among them were extremely low. Combined with the lack of parental resources, rising to prominence was exceedingly difficult.

Yet Fang Xiong had truly relied on his identity as a Biohuman to force his way off Crimson Radiance Star and make a name for himself even in the Demon Mountain Starfield.

One could imagine how difficult that had been.

"No wonder Fang Xiong has always helped me, intentionally or otherwise. No wonder he's always disliked Xiao Feng."

"Xiao Feng discriminates against Biohumans every day right in front of Fang Xiong, a Biohuman himself. How could Fang Xiong possibly treat him well?"

Chen Yu suddenly understood.

Everything now made sense.

At this point, refusing again would be somewhat rude.

"Teacher Fang, then it's settled. I'll consider these a loan, and I'll definitely repay you several times over in the future." Chen Yu accepted the Body Tempering Elixirs, his expression solemn.

"Someone who wants to participate in the Battle of Myriad Stars is still fussing over such tiny favors?" Fang Xiong said jokingly.

Still, despite his words, who did not like someone who valued loyalty and gratitude?

"One matter is one matter. Even if I participate in the Battle of Myriad Stars, I still have to repay what I owe." Chen Yu shook his head.

Fang Xiong spread his hands helplessly. "Do you really think the Battle of Myriad Stars is run by your family? You think you can participate just because you want to?"

There was nothing he could do about Chen Yu.

Ever since learning about the Battle of Myriad Stars, Chen Yu had seemed possessed, with his mind filled entirely with joining it.

But how could it possibly be that simple?

"Fine, fine. If you become famous after participating in the Battle of Myriad Stars, just don't forget this teacher of yours. I'll definitely have something to ask of you then."

Fang Xiong glanced at Wang Qianjun in the distance and noticed that Wang Qianjun was looking their way.

More accurately, he was looking at Chen Yu.

Fang Xiong suddenly remembered something and said to Chen Yu,

"Oh, right. After your last fight, Wang Qianjun thought his victory was unfair because he had the advantage of a weapon."

"That guy is proud, so he wants to fight you a second time."