Yang Zhen had no choice but to run. He was not afraid of the pressure from the Saint-level Divine Soul, and he could cut down Bone Mountain with a single strike, but he could not kill hundreds or thousands of the Tribulation Transcendence Realm experts.
Even if Yang Zhen used his strongest attack, he could only go toe-to-toe with a Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert. With his soul damaged, he could no longer kill Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert.
As for risking one's life... perhaps one could kill, but if one can escape, why risk one's life? Besides, this can't even be called escaping; can a scholar's actions be called escaping?
This is called a strategic retreat, and a double agent operation!
"I'm sorry, I am actually Yang Zhen!"
Yang Zhen laughed heartily, speeding all the way, leaving the slutty Shameless Cat and the Flirtatious Chicken flying up and down, almost foaming at the mouth.
A cultivator beside him ran even faster than Yang Zhen; he was clearly a Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert. Hearing Yang Zhen's words, he sneered, "Hmph, if you were Yang Zhen, I would have slapped you to death long ago! Young man, don't idolize your peers at such a young age. Steadfast cultivation is fundamental. Believe in yourself, don't dream of becoming a second Yang Zhen, be the first you!"
Yang Zhen exclaimed in surprise, then cupped his hands and asked, "What does this senior do?"
The man returned the greeting, exclaiming in surprise, "Young friend, you've recognized me! I am the founder of the Immortal Sui Training Association!"
"As expected, I've heard so much about you!" Yang Zhen exclaimed in Celestial Person.
Damn, no wonder this old man gives off the vibe of a successful person, and speaks like a teacher giving earnest advice. It turns out he's a pioneer in the Cultivation World and a trailblazer for training programs.
Upon hearing the phrase "I've long admired you," the founder laughed heartily, clearly delighted, and said, "Young friend, if you encounter any difficulties in your cultivation, and the elders of your sect cannot resolve them, you can come here. We'll solve the problem first, and you'll pay with crystals later!"
Yang Zhen smiled, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Definitely, definitely. I wonder how business is going with the training course...?"
The old man paused, a hint of embarrassment on his face, and sighed, saying, "To be honest, I came here today hoping to find a few people who have made mistakes in their cultivation, but... the results have been minimal!"
"Why?" Yang Zhen asked curiously, even the Shameless Cat and the Flirtatious Chicken on his shoulder looked at him curiously.
The old man said angrily, "These people have clearly made mistakes in their cultivation, but they don't believe my judgment. It's truly... truly..."
"You're truly blind!" Yang Zhen replied angrily, secretly delighted, and continued to persuade him, "Senior, don't be discouraged. As pioneers of this training program, how can you carry forward your dreams without experiencing hardships? As the saying goes, Heaven will entrust great responsibilities to those who are capable..."
Yang Zhen launched into a long, rambling speech, leaving the old man mesmerized. Celestial Person exclaimed in astonishment, "Young friend, your talent is exactly what I desperately need! How about coming to help me? I'll give you five... no, ten thousand crystal stones every month!"
"Wow!" Yang Zhen's eyes lit up. This old man was really rich, and his cultivation was high too. He was practically a tycoon. But Yang Zhen had reformed now. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "How about twenty thousand a month?"
"You!" The old man flicked his sleeve and said, "You're asking for too much. I only earn fifty thousand a month, how can I give you half?"
Yang Zhen didn't care that the old man's math was terrible; they were both clueless about math, so why bother with such details?
"Here's an idea, this Sage of Saunter has it for you. It'll definitely boost your sales tenfold. Do you believe me?"
The old man counted on his fingers; ten times that is five hundred thousand. He was immediately startled, rolled his eyes, and said, "I'd be a fool to believe you!"
Yang Zhen glared at the old man and said, "Damn it, old man, I, a genius strategist, gave you an idea, and you still don't believe me? If this Sage of Saunter can make you ten times your money, how about you give me half the income?"
"Kid, you don't need to trick me. When I was tricking people, you weren't even born yet!"
"Old man, be quick about it, just tell me if you dare to bet or not!"
"Kid, let's bet!"
If it can't be increased tenfold, increasing it ninefold will do too.
That old geezer is really wicked. Just by looking at his eyes, Yang Zhen knew what he was thinking. Sure enough, no one who dares to start a business is a good person; they're all swindlers and con artists.
But that's obvious. Starting a business without proper knowledge is like a sheep that's been sheared entering a pack of wolves.
Who could resist such deliciousness?
Yang Zhen grinned and said to the old man, "Old man, come closer!"
And so it is, and so it is.
When Yang Zhen suggested the idea to the old man, the old man's eyes immediately lit up, almost like light bulbs. He pointed at Yang Zhen and said, "Kid, I never expected you to be such a cunning and clever little fellow."
"Just tell me if this idea is any good!"
"Yes, of course, it's possible. Let alone ten times, if handled properly, it could even be a hundred times! By the way, I am Rogue Person Lu You. May I ask your esteemed name, young friend? Where can I find you? This matter has great potential, great potential indeed!"
Yang Zhen was startled. Damn, this old man's reputation is quite impressive— Rogue Person Lu You. Interesting. He waved his hand heartily and said, "I'm just an unknown nobody in the martial world, but I have a connection with Senior Lu You. They say those destined to meet will find each other even from a thousand miles away. When our fates are right, I will naturally appear by Senior Lu You's side..."
At this point, Yang Zhen laughed heartily, leaping forward with lightning speed, leaving behind a dashing silhouette. He waved his hand and said, "As for my name, I remain true to my word, Yang Bailao!"
" Yang Bailao!" Rogue Person Lu You, chuckled and stroked his beard. "This young friend Yang Bailao is quite a talent, but... Movement Method speed is just too fast! A genius, absolutely a true genius!"
Rogue Person Lu You, was utterly astonished by Yang Zhen's Celestial Person. The Shameless Cat and the Flirtatious Chicken looked at the young man with strange expressions, hesitant to speak, but finally couldn't hold back any longer and whispered in Yang Zhen's ear, "Kid, are you trying to trick someone again?"
"Damn it, how do you call that a scam?" Yang Zhen slapped him across the face. "Do you know that a good idea can save a company on the verge of bankruptcy!"
"What's a company?" The Shameless Cat looked completely bewildered, then asked excitedly, "Never mind, I'm not curious about that. What good idea did you come up with for him? Why do I feel like you're smiling so cheekily right now?"
Yang Zhen coughed lightly and said in surprise, "Damn it, has Sage of Saunter acting skills deteriorated?"
That won't do!
Yang Zhen glanced at the Shameless Cat and the Flirtatious Chicken, noticing the four curious eyes, and said with a sly grin, "This Sage of Saunter merely explained to that Rogue Person Lu You what the celebrity effect is."
"Celebrity effect?" The Shameless Cat was taken aback and asked, "What is the celebrity effect?"
"Simply put, it means he has to do some advertising, oh, I mean to spread the word!" Yang Zhen chuckled mischievously, exchanged a glance with the Shameless Cat and the Flirtatious Chicken, and said mysteriously, "What do you think people would think if the arrogant, domineering, and awesome Yang Zhen came from the Immortal Sui Training Association?"
"Holy crap!" The Shameless Cat, standing three feet tall, stared at Yang Zhen in Celestial Person: "Kid, thousands of people are looking for you, and you actually dare to cheat an old man like this?"
Yang Zhen curled his lip. "How can you call it a trap? Even if he said that, someone has to believe him!"
"That's true." The Shameless Cat nodded.
Yang Zhen chuckled and said, "So, I told him about my damaged soul, and also a harmless little secret, and asked him to spread the word that I'm currently recuperating in a training course. Do you think people will believe that?"
"Holy crap!" The Shameless Cat exclaimed in disbelief, "That old man is going to be screwed over by you!"
"It's better to trick him than to trick Ink Pool Peak. If we don't do this, Ink Pool Peak will definitely be cornered. Besides, when you start a business, you have to pay some tuition fees."
"Damn it, you're ruthless. What are you going to do now?"
"Of course I'm going to replenish my soul, you bastard!" Yang Zhen roared. "Otherwise, what am I, this Sage of Saunter, doing? Lacking a soul?"