Chapter 134: Lv 10 Great Sun, Broke and Miserable (Thanks to 'Empty City Old Lane Cool City Youth' Alliance Leader)

Upon hearing Yuxinghan's question, Zhang Yu's face darkened, and he said speechlessly, "Can't be bothered to click."

Yuxinghan urged, "Why not click? Watching ads inside gives you talisman coupons. You can use them yourself, right?"

Zhang Yu said in surprise, "Talisman coupons?"

Yuxinghan nodded and said, "You must know how much talismans cost. Watching a few ads every day to save up talisman coupons is a form of talisman cultivation. It can make your talisman skills stronger."

Zhang Yu sat down beside him and finally couldn't help asking, "You are Starfire's disciple, right? Do you really need to worry about such a small amount of money?"

Yuxinghan shook his head and, with the air of a seasoned veteran, said slowly, "In Kunxu, the last thing there's a shortage of is rich people. The thing in shortest supply is money."

"Money is cultivation, money is potential, money is future. There's no one in this world who doesn't lack money."

"Even a strong cultivator like me has to learn how to save money."

"Saving every single dollar is a way to increase my foundation and potential."

"To go far on the path of immortality, you need to learn not only how to make money and how to spend money, but also how to save money."

Yuxinghan turned his head and looked at Zhang Yu, saying, "Otherwise, what will you do when you suddenly discover a crucial technique, or a spirit root, or a dharma artifact, but no matter how you scrape together funds, you're still a little short?"

"Money is potential, and when you find your potential exhausted, unable to take the next step..."

"...you'll regret not having saved more money back then."

"Every little bit you save now will allow you to take a few more steps in the future."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this, feeling that the other was making a lot of sense, so he picked up his phone and opened the link the other had sent.

After resting for a few minutes, the two fought fiercely again.

In the blink of an eye, two hours passed.

But everyone felt they had gained a lot.

Song Hailong felt that his martial arts experience had improved.

Through Zhang Yu's performance, Yuxinghan learned many techniques for channeling force and improved his physical control.

In addition to the experience in actual combat, Bai Zhenzhen also received a tuition fee of 20,000 yuan.

As for Zhang Yu, besides receiving tuition of 22,000 yuan, he also had the opportunity to learn the Dragon-Elephant Mountain-Collapsing Palm and take on a debt of 200,000 yuan.

But just a moment later, when Yuxinghan transferred the money, Zhang Yu was slightly startled to see the 30,000 yuan he received.

Yuxinghan smiled and said, "Sorry, I accidentally transferred too much."

"Could you please transfer it to my other account?"

Although he felt something was off, Zhang Yu still transferred 8,000 yuan to the other's other account.

Time slowly passed as Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen went to school, cultivated, took extra lessons, and acted as training partners every day.

The days came to late April.

On the rooftop that afternoon.

A mass of pitch-black shadow appeared in the midst.

Although clearly exposed to the glaring sunlight, no matter how the sun shone, it could not dispel the thick shadow.

It was precisely Zhang Yu, who was cultivating the Great Sun Qi Sea.

As a rumble erupted from the Great Sun mana within him, this breathing technique, which could only be cultivated at the Qi Refining mid-stage, was finally pushed by Zhang Yu to the 10th level.

Under the operation of the 10th-level Great Sun Qi Sea, the shadow formed by Zhang Yu became even deeper, as if it was about to completely devour all surrounding light.

As the blazing light continuously poured into his body, the Great Sun Qi Sea inside him surged more and more violently. Streams of Great Sun mana roared and surged like magma, gathering the absorbed light and gradually refining it into a strand of mana in his dantian.

Zhang Yu knew that with the Great Sun Qi Sea raised to level 10, he had once again entered a period of rapid mana growth.

Beyond that, Zhang Yu felt that his body, bathed in the sunlight, had become more vibrant and agile.

It was as if every cell, every thread of flesh and blood within him was rejoicing and accelerating its own growth.

Zhang Yu knew that this was precisely the effect of the level-10 Great Sun Qi Sea: with the light shining, it accelerated the body's metabolism and improved the cultivator's body-tempering efficiency.

The drawback is that the longer it accelerates metabolism, the more it shortens a cultivator's lifespan.

"Damn it... This Great Sun Qi Sea already takes the most time, and on top of that it shortens the cultivator's lifespan."

Zhang Yu shook his head. Though he cursed inwardly, he had no intention of stopping.

In Kunxu, where pitfalls were everywhere, the flaws of the Great Sun Qi Sea were no longer worth mentioning.

Besides, he could switch to other breathing techniques later. Even if he practiced the Great Sun Qi Sea for a year or two, it would only shorten his lifespan by a few weeks.

At this cost, improving his body-tempering efficiency was within his acceptable range.

"The Great Sun Qi Sea combined with the Remnant Ox Mind-Body Technique not only steadily increases mana and Dao Heart, but also boosts body-tempering efficiency."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Fuji is actually pretty good at picking techniques." At the same time, as he raised the Great Sun Qi Sea to level 10, his mana surged rapidly, reaching 46.8.

However, he was still far from his target of 70 mana, which was the entry level for the third year of high school.

Just then, bursts of whistling sounds came from nearby.

Zhang Yu turned to look and saw Bai Zhenzhen surrounded by whistling sword qi, like countless invisible swords slashing through the air.

A few days ago, Bai Zhenzhen had also raised her Body-Breaking Sword Qi to level 10. Now, besides her fingertips, her entire body could use sword qi to attack opponents, as if she were wearing an invisible suit of sword armor that was both offensive and defensive.

Under Fuji's guidance, Zhang Yu had Bai Zhenzhen use her bonus money to purchase a sword technique called Invisible Sword Art.

This was an assassination sword technique specifically designed to conceal sword qi, killing intent, and even sound. It was the very technique Bai Zhenzhen was now coordinating with her Body-Breaking Sword Qi.

"This sword technique really suits A-Zhen, who is following the martial arts path."

Zhang Yu could sense that, although she didn't say it, Bai Zhenzhen's training had become increasingly intense in recent days. She was training her mana, Dao Heart, physical strength, and various martial arts in rotation, making progress almost every moment.

After that conversation with Zhang Pianpian, Bai Zhenzhen continued to joke and laugh with Zhang Yu as before, earning money and training together.

At a glance,

But Bai Zhenzhen's heart... was anxious.

"To reach the third-year high school level within four months—Dao Heart level 6, mana above 70 units, physical strength above 7.5... only then would there be a chance to pass the Foundation Establishment Exam."

The pressure of the Foundation Establishment Exam constantly bore down on her, like an invisible beast chasing at her heels.

She silently resolved: "I will become stronger!"

"Strong enough to pass the Foundation Establishment Exam."

"Strong enough... so that I will never again be speechless while watching A-Yu being helpless because of me!"

Intense pressure, extreme desire... continuously transformed into a powerful driving force in Bai Zhenzhen's heart, pushing her to pursue stronger power, better results... and to pass the Foundation Establishment Exam, entering the Top Ten alongside Zhang Yu.

It could be said that in her short life, Bai Zhenzhen had never been so crazily desperate to pass an exam.

And the spiritual root within her seemed to become more active with her intense desire, constantly propelling her cultivation.

At the same time, after finally advancing the Great Sun Qi Sea to level 10, Zhang Yu purchased the e-manual for the Remnant Ox Mind-Body Technique, reducing his savings by another 30,000.

Fortunately, in the past few days, Zhang Yu had earned quite a bit from tutoring and sparring fees, and unlike before, he didn't need to buy Hunyuan Pills to cultivate Crimson Marrow Hunyuan Qi, so his savings still exceeded 260,000.

As Zhang Yu looked at the bank balance displayed on his phone, Fuji said, "260,000 seems like a lot, but once you also train the Remnant Ox Mind-Body Technique to level 10, you'll need to focus entirely on cultivating Crimson Marrow Hunyuan Qi to improve your physical strength."

"To cultivate Crimson Marrow Hunyuan Qi, you'll need to consume Hunyuan Pills, which cost 30,000 each. Taking one every three days on average means 300,000 per month."

"Moreover, to pass the Foundation Establishment Exam, how could relying solely on the passive training from two level-10 techniques be enough for the Dao Heart and mana?"

"You'll also need to spend money to rent spiritual veins to boost mana and borrow the space of the spiritual realm to train your Dao Heart. Just these two items can easily cost you over a hundred thousand or even two hundred thousand per month."

A so-called spiritual vein is a place with a high concentration of spiritual energy.

In ancient times, it was called a cave heaven or blessed land.

Now it is known as a Spiritual Energy Ecological System Protected Area. Not only are the tickets expensive, but the accommodation costs inside are also steep, but the boost to mana far exceeds that of the ordinary urban environment.

Fuji continued, "Also, since you're on the sports track for the Foundation Establishment Exam, your physical strength needs to be outstanding. Besides Hunyuan Pills, you'll definitely need other body-tempering medicines..."

Listening to Fuji listing all the expenses, Zhang Yu gave a bitter smile, because he knew she was right—there would be many more places to spend money in the days ahead.

And it wasn't just him investing money; if Bai Zhenzhen wanted to keep up, she would inevitably have to spend heavily as well.

Looking at the silent Zhang Yu, Fuji thought to herself, "There will come a time when you can't help but bring up hunting the evil god on your own."

Zhang Yu thought that no matter what methods Kunxu used to improve themselves, it all came down to money.

"After I cultivate the Residual Bull Body-Sacrifice Art, my Dao Heart, magical power, and physical strength will all need even more money to improve."

Suddenly, Zhang Yu remembered the matter of renting an apartment from his friend circle.

He thought to himself, "Now that I know so many rich people, maybe through their connections, I can save some money renting Spirit Veins, Spirit Realms, or buying Hunyuan Pills..."

Just then, Bai Zhenzhen beside him said, "Yu, aren't you going to Ziyun today? Don't forget to bring my stuff too."

Today, Zhang Yu was going to Ziyun not only to be Le Mulan's sparring partner but also to rent the house Le Mulan had mentioned.

Watching Zhang Yu leave, Bai Zhenzhen reminded him, "Remember to collect Le Mulan's medicated sweat."

Zhang Yu rolled his eyes, determined not to do something so cheap; he wasn't going to collect a rich person's sweat.

Seeing that he didn't respond, Bai Zhenzhen repeated, "Did you hear me? Even though you've earned some money, there will be more places to spend it in the future. Our financial pressure is tight—save wherever you can."

As she spoke, Bai Zhenzhen handed him a large water bottle. "Here, take it. Use this bottle to catch the medicated sweat."

Zhang Yu reluctantly took the large water bottle, a flash of humiliation crossing his mind.

"Damn it... being poor... really sucks."