Breaking into the Dark Air Realm
Part time--
This is never an unfamiliar term to those new to the world of the Capitalist Immortal Cultivation Realm.
It's important to understand that even someone with Pseudo Spirit Root like Sima Mingli cannot possibly have all the resources he needs covered by a loan amount alone.
Needless to say, the others are even less likely to be included.
After all, although his needs may be much higher than others, his loan amount is also larger.
Therefore, it is not uncommon for primary school students to work part-time while attending school.
On the contrary, this is perfectly normal and common.
It's not shameful to do this for the sake of the Spirit Stone Voucher.
In fact, besides Lü Yuan, the only other person at Mingyang City No. 1 Technical Primary School was Lin Qi, who followed him around making money by using fake accounts.
Other elementary school students wouldn't dare say they have the potential to become immortals if they didn't have three or four part-time jobs.
For example, Zhang Mingwan was a part-time emperor in her first year; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to sit on the throne of third place in the grade just by relying on opportunities.
Part-time jobs, distributing flyers, working as a pharmaceutical salesperson, testing defective pills, promoting Law Artifact, experimenting with newly developed Technique Method and Law Technique...
These are all relatively popular part-time jobs that can be openly and legitimately offered.
Zhang Mingwan took on all of the above part-time jobs.
However, compared to other options, these publicly available part-time jobs still have very low profit margins.
Therefore, it was completely and utterly crushed by the most profitable industry...
As for what industry that is, I suppose it's unnecessary to elaborate at this point.
Dark Air Realm!
Pure air might not be much of a problem for cultivators at the Qi Refining Qi Refinement can cleanse and circulate their internal organs.
However, for elementary school students and some junior high school students, using it can improve the efficiency of Embryonic Breathing practice, it can be considered a necessity in a certain sense.
Coupled with the fact that the price was too high on the market, the smuggling and resale of the Dark Air Realm thus came into being.
Moreover, cultivators in the Fetal Breathing Stage can spend time refining it, and the steps are not difficult.
Therefore, this is the perfect part-time job for primary and junior high school students who are short of money.
The only drawback is that they can only extract a small amount, and they have to pay a layer of profit to the Dark Air Realm market for every transaction.
Even so, the Dark Air Realm remains prosperous and extremely stable.
"So, teacher, why do you think Lü Yuan asked me to go with him to the 'Dark Air Realm' in the 'Dark Corner' of Mingyang City?"
"Are you trying to introduce me to a way to earn Spirit Stone Voucher by selling refined pure air?"
In the afternoon, in front of the Third Technical Primary School of Mingyang City.
Three months ago, right after the start of the semester, she soared to the top ten, second, and first place in the entire school in three monthly exams.
Suppressing all the past disdain, Wang Yan, who was recognized by the students as one of only three in the first grade who could rival the geniuses of Class 1 Mingyang City No. 1 Technical Primary School, skipped a class for the first time.
As agreed on "Immortal Chat", he walked towards the bus stop and waited for the bus going to the Outer Ring of Mingyang City.
That was the meeting place that Lü Yuan and he had agreed to meet.
Along the way, he naturally chatted with Elder Hun about why Lü Yuan had asked him to go.
"Perhaps that's true..."
The Elder Hun within the necklace spoke with a hint of pride, "But that kid probably doesn't know that under my tutelage, you've already mastered refining Fetal Breathing Stage Law Artifact and pills, and you've even entered the basics of talisman making."
"Just by selling these privately, you can already cover your cultivation needs."
Wang Yan nodded, a slight smile on his face, feeling that he had caught up with Lü Yuan's pace a little.
"Teacher, should I tell him then...? I feel it's better to speak up, but I also feel that saying so would be letting him down."
Elder Hun chuckled, "You're usually so smart, how come you go completely mad when it comes to that kid?"
"Considering the help that kid has given you these past few days..."
Do you think he'll be happy for you if he finds out, or will he think you're ungrateful?
Wang Yan nodded blankly, but he still had some Gu Lü. How could he not know this? But he was still a little worried.
After all, the only person he could call a friend was Lü Yuan, and at most, Lin Qi, whom he knew through Lü Yuan.
He genuinely didn't want any accident to damage this pure friendship with Lü Yuan, who had grown up with him and helped him a great deal.
Seeing that his disciple still had doubts, Elder Hun sighed, "Don't worry about this or that. Just listen to your master. When the time comes, just tell him directly and let him see the progress you've made recently."
"Although he has already Embryonic Breathing Third Layer, seeing your speed of progress..."
"Hehe, I don't believe this kid won't be surprised!"
"With your precedent set, it would be such a wonderful thing for me to find another opportunity to reveal myself before him and take him on as a disciple..."
Wang Yan had no complaints about the teacher being greedy and wanting more than what he had.
Perhaps he would have some of those feelings for others, but Lü Yuan was an exception.
He helped me so much, and that was even before I had a chance to show my talent or value.
Only someone like him would make such a losing investment.
With that thought in mind, he made a decision and stopped having any Gu Lü about whether or not to be honest.
Soon after, the bus arrived. The journey took about half an hour, and Wang Yan remained hopeful throughout.
And he was also mentally preparing what to say as the first thing after they met.
Oh my god...
He hadn't been this nervous when facing the challenge from the top student in his grade a month earlier.
Time flew by; Wang Yan felt as if it were only the blink of an eye before he was already nearing the agreed-upon location.
This time, Lü Yuan and Lin Qi arrived first. They stood there quietly, seemingly having been waiting for a long time.
Upon seeing Wang Yan, Lü Yuan waved, and Wang Yan did the same.
After they reunited, Lin Qi slacked off on the sidelines. In fact, she was still reeling from the shock of this morning.
Lü Yuan didn't keep them in suspense from the start, saying directly, "I've heard you've made great progress recently, almost as good as Lin Qi..."
Looking at the somewhat nervous Wang Yan, Lü Yuan chuckled and patted him on the shoulder.
He gave himself the highest praise he could muster, "Not bad."
Upon hearing this, Wang Yan couldn't help but smile, but he still pretended to be calm and said:
"After all, I said I wouldn't let you fall behind."
Lü Yuan nodded in agreement, and then got to the point. "To maintain such a rapid pace of progress, even with all the opportunities you've had, you must have spent a considerable amount of Spirit Stone Voucher."
"You probably already have a guess as to why I called you here--"
"I've estimated that your loan amount won't exceed Lin Qi's, and she barely manages to break even by starting a business. You don't have that kind of financial situation, so you must be really short of money."
Wang Yan interrupted Lü Yuan for the first time, "Actually, I have some talent in weapon crafting and alchemy, so thanks to some lucky breaks, I've already managed to break even."
After saying this, he looked up at Lü Yuan, waiting for his reaction. Lü Yuan, who had been interrupted, was not angry; instead, he smiled upon hearing this.
"I see... To be able to do this on your own, it seems I underestimated you."
These words dispelled Wang Yan's tension, replacing it with heartfelt joy.
But Lü Yuan's next words stunned him again.
Lü Yuan said, "But your part-time jobs are too inefficient and a waste of time, so starting today, drop them and come with me to explore the market of the Dark Air Realm."
Expanding the market in the Dark Air Realm...
What does this mean?
However, before Wang Yan could even ponder this question, Lü Yuan's explanation arrived—
"Listen carefully, I didn't bring you here to refine it yourself like everyone else and then sell it."
"Regarding the source of pure air, I have a method that I cannot reveal, so you don't need to waste any cultivation time doing other part-time jobs."
"After that, I'll supply the goods, and you and Lin Qi will help sell them. Then you'll split the profits 50/50. Considering the quality of my goods, this part of the money will be at least five to ten times what you'd earn from other part-time jobs."
"That's about it, understand?"
Wang Yan understood perfectly, and he had no doubts, because since Lü Yuan had spoken so seriously, he certainly wasn't joking.
But his first reaction wasn't happiness; instead, he frowned, worried that he might be holding Lü Yuan back.
Thinking this through, Wang Yan immediately said, "I can manage my own resources, which is good, but I don't want to take up yours..."
But before he could finish speaking, his words were interrupted, just as he had interrupted Lü Yuan before.
It's not words that's being used, but a mobile phone.
Why did the phone make him kneel down involuntarily?
Just like his response to Lin Qi, Lü Yuan blatantly displayed the loan amount of one million on his face.
This scene even made the Elder Hun inside the necklace gape wide-eyed.
"Fold--" After regaining his senses, Wang Yan accepted the reality in a second.
He immediately dismissed his earlier thought of earning his own living, "I had too much to drink, don't mind me."
"I will resolutely complete any task you ask me to do."
And so, the Mingyang City East District Three Great Generals, or Mingyang Three Districts for short, under the leadership of Lü Yuan, began their journey to explore the market of the Dark Air Realm.