[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-no-money-what-cultivation":3,"chapter-no-money-what-cultivation-no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-272":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","No Money, What Cultivation?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},164141,323,"Chapter 272: Starfire True Person's Help","no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-272",272,"\u003Cp>Zhang Yu saw himself rapidly waving his hand several times in front of his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked with his original left eye, he saw the palm leave a trail of afterimages as it moved at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he looked with the Time Remnant Demon Eye in his right eye, he found that the rapidly moving palm was seen clearly by him, even every line on the palm was so distinct, as if the palm had slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially as Zhang Yu's concentration continued to intensify, this feeling of the world slowing down became more and more obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Zhang Yu could also feel that the Time Remnant Demon Eye was further absorbing the mana within his body to maintain its operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu secretly estimated in his heart: \"The stronger the slowing effect, the more mana it consumes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Under extreme slowdown, the entire world appears to me as if slowed down ten times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And with my current mana, combined with the process of the Qi Sea Spirit Root continuously recovering mana, it can probably last about an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu nodded slightly. This Time Remnant ability was very similar to the total concentration of the Heavenly Martial Heart Refining Art, but it was more controllable, allowed him to see things more clearly, had a greater slowing amplitude, and lasted much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, he withdrew from the Time Remnant effect, and the world in his eyes returned to normal speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhang Yu moved his hands and feet again, and felt a sense of weakness coming from his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because with the removal of the Flood Dragon Spirit Hub, the effect of temporarily increasing physical strength by one level that it brought had also disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After moving his limbs, Zhang Yu thought: \"Anyway, it was just temporary power. Better to lose it early and get used to it early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Bai Zhenzhen had also completed the surgery. With a flicker of her form, she shot out like lightning with a gust of wind, appearing in various corners of the room as if teleporting, leaving trails of afterimages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhenzhen laughed: \"Yu Zi! This thing is really useful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, Bai Zhenzhen let out an \"ouch\" and stopped: \"No no, the mana is being drained dry, and my bones and muscles can't take it anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu said: \"A Zhen, we have enough money now. Find a time and prepare for Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhenzhen nodded with some anticipation. As long as she bought the Heavenly Spirit Root and had it as cover, she could use the True Spirit Root to establish her foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starfire True Person on the side gave the two some instructions on using the Dharma Skeleton, then they left together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When walking out of the entrance of Oasis Tower, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen thanked Starfire True Person profusely, then together raised the idea of a transfer, wanting to give a sum of money to thank Starfire True Person for his help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to give me compensation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starfire True Person looked at Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, a sudden realization flashing through his mind, and smiled: \"You two little brats, are you worried that I have ulterior motives, wanting to sign a contract with you, or squeeze you like Wang Yin... and so you wanted to test me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the changing expressions of Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, Starfire True Person continued: \"Hehe, good vigilance. I hope you keep it up in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don't worry, I don't have that kind of intention for now. Even if I originally did... now I don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starfire True Person explained: \"After all, you two are not Yu Xinghan. With your potential, once you enter university, you will surely shine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I tied you up with chains and signed an exploitative contract with you, it would only displease the big shots who want to invest in you in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By then I would become a thorn in their sides, an obstacle they must remove before they can invest in you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's like greedily holding too many shares in a highly promising startup and refusing to let go, eventually trapping oneself and being dealt with by the big shots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starfire True Person smiled: \"Besides, I only gave you some guidance, not investing money in you. If you recognize me as your master, and in the future when you become famous, remember to mention my name, that will be enough for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Starfire True Person's explanation, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen exchanged a glance, then simultaneously bowed and said: \"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starfire True Person nodded with satisfaction: \"I came here snatching a moment of leisure from my busy schedule. Now I have to go back to work overtime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two first study the Foundation Establishment stage cultivation method you received. I'll start guiding you in a couple of days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at Starfire True Person's departing back, Bai Zhenzhen turned to Zhang Yu and asked: \"Yu Zi, what do we do next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu thought for a moment and said: \"Let's repay the debts first. After that, I'll help you with Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So in the following days, Zhang Yu, whenever he had time, transferred the money back in installments at 1.3 times the amount according to the loan details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as the subsequent compensation of 36 million from Oasis Group was deposited into their respective accounts, Zhang Yu's confidence in repaying grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from this 1.3x repayment, he and Bai Zhenzhen also paid off all previous loans from various platforms in one go, leaving no debts whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repaying nearly 80 million in total, Zhang Yu's account was almost empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the money in Bai Zhenzhen's account was still very abundant, enough for her to purchase the Heavenly Spirit Root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So after the Heavenly Spirit Root arrived and more than forty minutes passed, Bai Zhenzhen's mana surged dramatically, strange sounds came from her muscles and tendons, and with the frantic agitation of spiritual energy, she finally stepped into Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as Bai Zhenzhen stepped into Qi Foundation, a cyan mark surfaced on her lower abdomen, slowly blooming like a green lotus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the spiritual root in Bai Zhenzhen's dantian rapidly transformed from a seed into a delicate, vivid green lotus, merging completely with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhenzhen frowned and said uncomfortably, \"I feel... like my True Spiritual Root is about to evolve again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke uncertainly, \"This evolution might turn it into a Divine Spiritual Root?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu was startled by this, and Fuji hurriedly said, \"Why so sudden? Can you suppress it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhenzhen took a deep breath, her face flushed red, and her aura flickered on and off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, the green lotus that had already bloomed gradually closed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Bai Zhenzhen let out a long breath and say, \"I can still hold it back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuji sighed, \"An innate spiritual root that can still evolve is already a target under strict watch by the Ten Great Sects and the Eight Department Righteous Gods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this turns into a Divine Spiritual Root, the consequences are truly hard to predict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu asked with concern, \"Zhen, can you hold on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhenzhen smiled, patted her belly, and said, \"It's just holding back the spiritual root, right? I've done it before, no big deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, inside a training ground in the city center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xinghuo Zhenren looked at the two who had arrived, and suddenly his whole body erupted in blazing flames, like a sea of fire about to engulf them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that their expressions immediately became extremely serious and their originally confident, lofty demeanor was suppressed, Xinghuo Zhenren thought to himself, \"Having achieved such results in high school, confidence and pride are inevitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, if they keep being flattered by these first-layer people for the next nine months, it's not impossible for them to become arrogant and self-willed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Entering university with that mindset, being defeated by the geniuses above, and then being ruthlessly trampled on—they might never recover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instead of letting them be crushed up there, let me strike them down first and give them an early warning...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen only felt the temperature in the air rise higher and higher. Every breath they took seemed to burn their lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xinghuo Zhenren then said quietly, \"Being at Qi Foundation on the first layer is indeed a big deal, but once you go to the second layer, it's nothing special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After you enter Wanfa University, you will definitely be selected into the Qi Foundation class, where your classmates will inevitably be students from various layers who have already completed Qi Foundation in high school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike you, who lack resources to keep improving after reaching Qi Foundation on the first layer, they can continue to progress rapidly using the resources above even after completing Qi Foundation in high school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So after you enter the university's Qi Foundation class, you may find yourselves becoming students in the middle or even at the bottom of the rankings. You will inevitably encounter setbacks, repeated humiliation, and discrimination from those from the upper layers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Xinghuo Zhenren's words, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen gradually calmed down. The restless arrogance that had risen in them over the past few days from various gains, flattery, and praise seemed to dissipate significantly in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xinghuo Zhenren nodded slightly and continued, \"I tell you this not to make you accept your fate, but to help you adjust your mindset so you won't get discouraged when you go up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your talent is excellent, and every bit of your effort is valuable. Don't let your past hard work go to waste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lecturing them, Xinghuo Zhenren began the real guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, \"Conditions on the first layer are limited, and there aren't many things that help with Qi Foundation. I've thought it over... over the next nine months, you'll continue cultivating your techniques. On my side, I'll mainly use the most primitive methods to increase your efficiency in advancing your Dao Heart, Dharma power, and physical strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, I haven't been involved in undergraduate education for a long time, and I don't know the current process for new students up there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But no matter what, as long as you solidify your foundation over the next nine months and keep improving your basic stats, it will certainly make your university training easier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu asked in confusion, \"What do you mean by primitive methods?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xinghuo Zhenren revealed a sinister grin and said, \"For Dao Heart training, for instance, you will face the impact of my martial will to temper your will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, this is just the beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you're used to it, I will start ambushing you from time to time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen were startled, \"Huh? You? Ambush us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xinghuo Zhenren smiled faintly, and his blazing martial will surged out like a storm, crashing toward Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen sweat profusely and their expressions change wildly, Xinghuo Zhenren said calmly, \"Stay constantly tense and cautious, always prepared for a life-or-death battle. In this state... you can accelerate the advancement of your Dao Heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This method is very primitive, but with the crude conditions on the first layer, it's just right for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1907,"2026-05-29T04:54:42.391Z","2026-06-01T04:29:12.818Z",1,"deepseek-v4-flash","00f1272312433a620dab34f08ba15709b1509acc4a1dd651e7f62a107904e0af","no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-273","no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-271",711,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fno-money-what-cultivation-cover.jpg"]