Chapter 42

Beep!

The communication sound rang.

Jiang Jian woke up from his trance.

"Jiang Jian, there's something important!"

Shi Xuan's voice came through the identity device.

Jiang Jian said: "Go ahead."

As he spoke, he checked the time.

It was already 6:00 PM.

Shi Xuan said: "I got news from inside the Shi family."

"Tomorrow morning, staff from the Prayer Hall will come."

"Bringing talent light orbs from the government treasury."

"They will also perform a simple binding ritual to help us bind our God-Given Weapons."

"So."

"Tonight, you need to choose the God-Given Weapon you want."

"Or spend money on the Linjiang Network to buy one that suits you."

"The Prayer Hall staff are very busy."

"The next binding ritual won't be for another half a year."

Hearing this.

Jiang Jian nodded and said: "I understand."

The communication hung up.

Jiang Jian opened the identity device, his gaze lingering on the "Prayer Jade" for a moment.

Then he clicked on the Linjiang Network.

The equipment page had two categories.

The first is God-Given Weapons.

The second is technological equipment unrelated to God-Given items.

But technological equipment belongs to divine technology.

After purchase, it also needs to go through the Prayer Hall's binding ritual.

Only after certification and being put on record can it be used.

"There's only one binding ritual every half year."

Jiang Jian looked thoughtful, "Every additional God-Given Weapon bound will make the Qi a bit murkier."

"Technological equipment doesn't have this hidden danger."

"But the cost-effectiveness is very low."

Jiang Jian browsed roughly.

He gained an understanding of the prices of technological equipment.

Better technological equipment easily costs hundreds of thousands of Alliance Credits.

But its effect is only equivalent to a Level 1 God-Given Weapon.

Cheaper ones are even more useless.

But you still can't buy them without tens of thousands of Alliance Credits.

"Except for the Prayer Jade, I won't bind any other God-Given Weapons."

"This way I can maintain the purity of my Qi to the greatest extent."

"Although the cost-effectiveness of technological equipment is extremely low."

"I'll still buy one for now and bind it."

"It can at least speed up cultivation a little bit."

While pondering.

Jiang Jian searched through the dense pages.

After a while.

His gaze suddenly stopped.

"Qi-Gathering Bracelet, 170,000 Alliance Credits."

"Manufactured using Jupiter technology, engraved with micro-arrays, capable of absorbing starlight to slightly speed up cultivation."

Jiang Jian's finger swiped, stopping at "slightly."

"So expensive."

"These 170,000 Alliance Credits."

"Are enough to live a lifetime in Guangling City."

"In cultivation, money is not money."

Jiang Jian turned his head and looked at the screen in front of the robot butler.

"Tonight's gourmet menu."

"Spicy Luan Meat, 4 Alliance Credits."

"Pork Belly Tofu Soup, 3 Alliance Credits."

"Double-Pepper Chicken Lo Mein, 1 Alliance Credit."

"Bring me a serving of Double-Pepper Chicken Lo Mein."

Jiang Jian said.

The robot butler swiped the screen and bowed: "Please wait a moment, I will go get the meal."

It walked into the mechanical room, the door closed, and it slowly sank down.

The robot butler has an exclusive elevator passage.

Jiang Jian turned around and looked at the identity device screen.

His finger swiped.

"Purchase successful!"

"Your consumption this time: 170,000 shopping allowance."

"Your remaining shopping allowance: 60,000."

"Your goods will be delivered by a dedicated person and vehicle within three hours."

Successive prompts sounded.

Jiang Jian didn't care.

Others who buy technological equipment basically pursue powerful attacks or solid defense.

The premium on this kind of auxiliary technological equipment is not very high.

Because at the same price, it is enough to buy a decent God-Given Weapon.

Its only advantage.

Is that it has its own internal power core.

It doesn't need Qi to drive it.

As long as it is maintained once a year and the array core is replaced, it can be used for a long time.

Therefore.

Using technological equipment.

Will not make the Qi in the Shenque acupoint murky.

While pondering.

The mechanical room door opened.

The robot butler carried a tray, full of smiles.

"Double-Pepper Chicken Lo Mein."

The large bowl on the tray was steaming hot.

The spicy, numbing, fresh, and fragrant smell rushed directly to his nose.

Beep!

A new communication was received on the identity device.

"Linjiang Academy, Freshman District, Course Schedule."

Jiang Jian took the tray.

While eating, he opened the communication.

The course schedule was clear and concise.

There are only four classes every week.

Monday, Cultivation Class.

Tuesday, Theory Class.

Wednesday, Theory Class.

Thursday, Theory Class.

The rest of the time is for free cultivation.

"Four classes a week."

"One cultivation class, three theory classes."

Jiang Jian ate his meal, his eyes thoughtful, "In this way, cultivation basically depends entirely on self-discipline."

The robot butler stood to the side and asked: "Would you like some soup?"

Jiang Jian waved his hand.

After eating.

The robot butler walked up consciously, cleaned the table, then picked up the tray and walked into the mechanical room.

Jiang Jian returned to the bedroom and sat down.

"The cultivation method in 'True Method of Purifying Spirit'."

"Requires starlight to help with cultivation."

"I have studied it for a long time and can only barely activate it."

Jiang Jian pulled open the curtains.

Outside the building, the sky was dark.

Jiang Jian closed his eyes slightly and operated the "True Method of Purifying Spirit."

Vaguely.

There was imperceptible Qi.

Surging from all directions toward here.

The Shenque acupoint, Qi surged.

Every time the "True Method of Purifying Spirit" is operated.

The Qi limit increases.

It's just that the magnitude of the increase is extremely small.

Almost invisible.

"If this continues."

"Even if I sit still and cultivate for a hundred years."

"I won't be able to fill it."

"The spiritual essence required to fill the Shenque acupoint."

Jiang Jian stopped his chaotic thoughts.

Cast aside distracting thoughts.

Gradually sinking into quiet cultivation.

Unknowingly.

Another dozen hours passed.

Jiang Jian did not sleep.

Instead, he was in a state of light sleep.

Cultivating the "True Method of Purifying Spirit" without stopping for a moment.

This state.

Although not true sleep.

It is also a way of resting.

Morning 7:30.

The sunlight was bright and dazzling, passing through the window and shining into his pupils.

Jiang Jian opened his eyes.

He let out a long breath.

After a night of cultivation.

The Qi limit of the Shenque acupoint had increased a little.

But the magnitude of this increase.

Was not even as much as a single hair.

"Without taking small steps, one cannot reach a thousand miles."

Jiang Jian raised his eyes, looking at the golden-red star.

There was no frustration at all.

His determination became even firmer.

"No wonder."

"Everyone says that cultivation is as difficult as ascending to heaven."

"This is indeed true."

"However."

"Cultivation is inherently boring."

"Only through day and night of hard work."

"Can one catch a glimpse of hope for breaking through."

Jiang Jian stood up and opened the bedroom door.

The robot butler greeted him: "What would you like for breakfast?"

Jiang Jian looked.

On the translucent screen, hundreds of breakfast sets were displayed.

"Pork Siu Mai, Tofu Soup, Fried Egg, 2 Alliance Credits."

"Pan-fried Hot Dog, Toast, Fresh Milk, 2 Alliance Credits."

"Beef Vegetable Burger, Chicken Porridge, 1 Alliance Credit."

Jiang Jian walked toward the bathroom and said: "Hot dog set."

"Okay."

The robot butler put away the screen and smiled, reminding him, "You have a cultivation class today at 9:00 sharp."

Jiang Jian nodded and walked directly into the bathroom.

After taking a shower.

He changed into clean underwear.

Jiang Jian dried his hair and came to the living room.

At a glance, he saw.

The brand-new school uniform neatly folded on the sofa.

This school uniform is made of soft material and high-quality fabric.

The embroidery is also of excellent craftsmanship.

"According to academy regulations, you need to wear the school uniform."

The robot butler bowed slightly.

Jiang Jian picked up the school uniform and put on the whole set.

The shoes that came with the clothes also had river patterns on the sides.

In front of the full-length mirror.

Jiang Jian raised his eyes to look.

The boy in the mirror was extremely good-looking.

Dark broken hair hung over his forehead, and against the backdrop of the luxurious school uniform, his complexion was somewhat pale.

His eyelids were slightly lowered, his gaze gloomy.

"The meal is ready."

The robot butler carried the meal and placed it on the table.

A plate of pan-fried hot dogs.

Three slices of toast.

A large glass of fresh milk.

Jiang Jian took the toast and rolled up the hot dog.

On the identity device, a faint light flickered.

Prompts kept sounding.

Jiang Jian while eating.

Opened the new communication.

Shi Xuan: "Jiang Jian, haven't you woken up yet?"

"Today's cultivation class is at the indoor playground in the south."

Seeing this.

Jiang Jian replied: "I'm eating, I'll leave in a bit."

A few seconds later, Shi Xuan's message came: "I'll wait for you downstairs."

Another one.

Was the communication from the student representative, Mu Ying.

"Student Jiang Jian."

"Before 9:00, go to the indoor playground in the south of the campus."

"Don't be late."

Jiang Jian swiped his finger and closed the communication.

After eating.

Jiang Jian picked up the Han-Guang wrapped in black cloth.

And tied it to his school bag.

He pushed the door and walked out of the room.

In the large elevator, he didn't meet any students.

Only some staff members in uniforms.

These people saw Jiang Jian's luxurious school uniform and showed respect.

They bowed slightly and stepped aside.

On campus.

The academy's teachers and students have the highest status.

The rest of the staff.

Are all here to serve the academy's teachers and students to work on campus.

"Jiang Jian!"

In front of the building gate.

Shi Xuan was carrying the Zhuiyue Blade, smiling, "You didn't leave your room all day yesterday."

Jiang Jian walked out of the gate and showed a formulaic smile: "I was a bit tired, and I fell asleep as soon as I lay down."

Shi Xuan nodded: "It's almost 9:00, let's go quickly."

He raised his hand and tapped the identity device continuously.

A few seconds later.

A small flying shuttle stopped in front of them.

"Please board!"

A mechanical voice sounded.

This kind of small flying shuttle is unmanned.

Its purpose.

Is to travel within the campus.

"Yesterday."

"The flying shuttle Mu Ying drove was much more luxurious than this."

Shi Xuan boarded the flying shuttle and sat down, "We are not student representatives, we don't have the permission, we can only use this unmanned shuttle."

Jiang Jian sat down next to him and said: "Except for being a bit slow, there's no difference."

While speaking.

The flying shuttle accelerated and slowly rose into the air.

Like a nimble flying bird, traveling between the towering buildings.

Speeding toward the south of the campus.

The indoor playground is also a towering building.

It's just that this building is a bit special.

Looking from the outside.

It looks like a large bowl inverted on the ground.

Its interior is completely hollow.

It can accommodate hundreds of thousands of people at the same time.

"Jiang Jian."

"Our First Academy really has privileges."

Shi Xuan raised his head, looking at the indoor playground that was getting closer and closer.

"I heard."

"The course schedules of other academies are different from ours."

"The time for cultivation classes has to be staggered from ours."

"Only the First Academy."

"The cultivation class is at 9:00 AM on Monday."

"Some academies further down."

"Cultivation classes even have to be delayed to Tuesday, or even Wednesday!"

While speaking.

The flying shuttle had already passed through the gate and entered the indoor playground.

At the edge of the playground.

Many flying shuttles were parked.

Most of the First Academy students had already arrived.

"It's almost 9:00."

"The department head hasn't come yet."

Jiang Jian got off the flying shuttle and looked up.

Dozens of students in school uniforms were standing not far away in twos and threes.

All waiting quietly.

Shi Xuan beside him suddenly looked stern.

Jiang Jian followed his gaze.

Sure enough.

Dozens of meters away.

A girl with a ponytail was standing alone, swiping her identity device.

A few seconds later.

Shi Xuan gradually relaxed, deliberately not looking over there.

"The department head is here!"

"Look!"

"Such a big shuttle!"

The students were in a commotion.

The indoor playground is not open-air.

The top of the building connects to the academy's array.

It's just that its gate is very high.

A huge shuttle with flashing lights passed through the gate and slowly drove over.

The shuttle cabin door opened.

A figure like a mountain walked out and stood there, the teacher's robe flying.

The next second.

The figure jumped directly.

Actually jumping down from the cabin door dozens of meters high!

Bursts of exclamations came from the students!

Boom!

Dust scattered!

"My name is Zhang Jianzhi."

The figure patted the non-existent dust on his body, "First Academy, I have the final say."

He was wearing a luxurious teacher's robe, his face handsome.

A pair of eyes, bright as a falcon's.

Zhang Jianzhi stood there, his aura powerful.

The students all applauded.

Jiang Jian followed suit, but thought of another thing in his heart.

The vice-principal of the campus here is named Zhang Tianzhi.

Their names are somewhat similar.

It was already 9:00 sharp.

Zhang Jianzhi looked around, scanning the 50 students.

His gaze paused for a moment at Shi Luohua.

No matter what.

A Level 4 talent is always a highly regarded existence.

"Getting into Linjiang Academy and being assigned to the First Academy."

"Is enough to prove your ability."

Zhang Jianzhi stood with his arms crossed, expressionless, "But here with me."

"Poor students will be eliminated!"

His expression suddenly turned cold, "The First Academy is not a place to slack off!"

"The First Academy."

"Is the top class among the seventeen departments!"

"It is the gathering place for the most shining geniuses on this campus!"

"It is also the cradle of future powerhouses!"

"And it is the face of the freshman year of Linjiang Academy!"

Zhang Jianzhi had a cold smile on his lips.

"So."

"Today."

"I will hold a temporary ranking competition."

"The 5 students at the bottom of the ranking."

"Will be kicked out of the First Academy!"

As these words fell.

Dozens of students were in an uproar!

"The division has already been completed, how can it be changed temporarily!?"

"This clearly violates academy rules!"

"This is unfair!"

There was noise and clamor all around.

Shi Xuan's expression also changed slightly, and he whispered: "In my impression, Linjiang Academy seems to have never had such a precedent."

Jiang Jian remained silent.

He operated the "True Method of Purifying Spirit" on his own.

Quietly cultivating with the brilliant light of the stars.

Zhang Jianzhi had already announced the rules of the ranking competition.

"Everyone's cultivation method is different."

"Now."

"Each of you."

"Has one chance to ask me."

"I will help you truly start cultivating!"

"After that."

"I will give you 5 hours."

"After 5 hours, the competition ends!"

"The higher the increase in the Qi limit of the Shenque acupoint."

"The higher the ranking!"

The rules were read out.

Many students had ugly expressions.

The rules of the ranking competition seemed simple.

But what was being tested was extremely comprehensive!

Regarding cultivation.

Patience, resilience, comprehension, and talent.

All were within the scope of the test!

(End of chapter)