[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-no-money-what-cultivation":3,"chapter-no-money-what-cultivation-no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-356":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},164225,323,"Chapter 356: Zhang Yu Ranked First","no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-356",356,"\u003Cp>\"Li Xiao...\" Tu Lishan gestured for Li Xiao to attack the bunker wall in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiao struck out with a single palm, howling Qi energy roaring like cannon fire, slamming violently into the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet not only did the wall remain utterly unmoved, but Li Xiao also felt a powerful recoil force, stumbling back several steps and staring at the bunker wall in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiao exclaimed in astonishment, \"After all that punishment, it's still this strong? What material is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Zhang Yu's digested material,\" Tu Lishan said, pointing at the entire bunker before them, sighing with emotion. \"The building materials for this whole bunker are mostly his digested output.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he pointed to a small area of uneven wrinkles on the inside of the wall and said, \"Look, these are Zhang Yu's stomach marks—the patterns left by intense gastric compression during material processing. They are traces of his digestion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides the Qi used in construction, Zhang Yu's body itself repeatedly tempered the building materials using its internal high-temperature, high-pressure environment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He stripped away impurities from the materials, leaving behind the hard-to-digest essence, forming high-strength materials used to build the house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the entire process of digestion lasted a full three hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongshu Jin was inwardly shocked by this, recalling Zhang Yu's massive appetite displayed at the previous gathering. He thought to himself, \"Zhang Yu's digestive ability is even more terrifying than I estimated—he can actually pull this off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Li Xiao's heart jolted at the words, then he was even more horrified: \"The building materials used in this bunker... came out of Zhang Yu? He worked while pooping for three hours?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Director Lin was looking at the construction records, watching Zhang Yu swallow large amounts of building materials, continuously spit out impurities, and finally expel the toughest, most refined, most indigestible parts. His expression also grew complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This building before them was not only reinforced in all aspects through powerful construction ability, but also surpassed every other examinee in terms of building materials themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, beside Director Lin, Director Gao of the War Faction looked at the pillar before them and said calmly, \"In civil engineering, what truly matters after all are materials and technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without sufficiently strong materials, without truly ingenious technique, how could we have the Kunxu Golden Age of today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this university town beneath our feet—if it were a thousand years ago, no matter how much money you had, even if you could gather all the world's resources, could you still build it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiao wasn't the only one shocked; the other students on site, watching Zhang Yu on the video, were also deeply stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Xin even pointed out Li Xiao's mistake: \"It's not just pooping for three hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yu was eating and pooping at the same time, plus high-intensity construction—for a full three hours—elevating the quality of this bunker to another dimension.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tu Lishan reminded them, \"Don't use the word 'poop.' What Zhang Yu did was still transportation—moving building materials from the storage site to his stomach, and then from his stomach to the construction site.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In short, Zhang Yu's performance today is an all-around victory in digestive ability, construction ability, physical foundation, and professional skill...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiao knew Tu Lishan was right; achieving any one of these abilities would be impossible for him, yet Zhang Yu had surpassed the level of every student present in each one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the gazes of shock, awe, envy, or jealousy from the crowd, Zhang Yu silently activated the camera function of his eye skeleton and captured the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In particular, Ji Yuanxiu's grim expression made him take a few extra shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, hearing Director Gao's remarks, Director Lin of the Peace Faction snorted coldly and said, \"Materials and civil engineering are important on this construction site.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But even if you don't do it, and I don't do it, surely there are others to do it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you're right—a thousand years ago, this university town couldn't have been built.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But a thousand years ago, those who could mobilize colossal wealth and gather the world's resources—which of them hasn't survived to the present? Technology and materials—all achievements ultimately belong to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the reply, Director Gao's projection of a Daoist robe fluttered as he said angrily, \"Stubborn and obstinate—didn't you see today's battle? Zhang Yu relied on straightforward, solid strength to defeat Ji Yuanxiu head-on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh? You think Zhang Yu's is real strength?\" Director Lin said with a faint smile. \"Old Gao, you're not old in years, but your heart is truly too old.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to what those students are saying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A student from the Foundation Establishment class said, \"Although Zhang Yu beat Ji Yuanxiu this time, he didn't spend much money. It feels like he lacks foundation, not sustainable—not real solid strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another student said, \"In terms of background, Zhang Yu really is lacking. But he won today, and he might be the top of the whole class this year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lin said, \"Did you hear that? Money is the true way, the real solid strength. Your way of thinking is outdated. If you keep clinging to it, you'll be eliminated sooner or later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Gao scoffed dismissively, \"Heh, no matter how much you say, in this round, Zhang Yu still won...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached this point, the two men paused slightly, for the final grades and comprehensive scores had just been tallied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their authority as directors, they could naturally access the specific scores and rankings in the backend immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Director Lin's expression stiffened slightly, while Director Gao's smile deepened: \"If Ji Yuanshu had focused solely on his own major content, he might not have lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now he has lost—and after dual-enrolling in finance, staking his fortune on it, he lost. So his defeat is even more severe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like what you're doing now—have you ever considered the consequences if you lose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the final rankings, Director Lin let out a cold snort and, without a word, his spirit realm projection dispersed directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Gao stared in the direction the other had vanished, the chill in his gaze growing heavier, but after a moment, he slowly reined it in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked toward the direction where Zhang Yu was and smiled slightly: \"Who would have thought that everyone looks down on you, yet you're the one who comes through the most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Gao hadn't had much confidence in the competition between Zhang Yu and Ji Yuanshu, yet the other had given him a huge surprise at the end of the semester.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The investment in Zhang Yu can be increased.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, let's follow the previous agreement and accept him as a nominal disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And also the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Director Gao's mind flashed to the figure of Gongshu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, the War Faction had planned to groom the next successor of the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power as Gongshu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, Zhang Yu's performance clearly surpassed Gongshu Jin's entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's replace Gongshu Jin with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give him another push and see if that kid can snatch the military certification.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the exam grounds, as the tests fully ended, the area lockdown was lifted, and the medical teams waiting on the periphery immediately rushed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They skillfully located the bodies, set up cordons, and then, while projecting advertisements, began on-site treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still worried about Qi deviation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still worried about accidentally dropping dead from overtime and delaying your work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want to gamble your life, fight with all you've got, and leave no regrets in that crucial exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Renxin Medical: Let you die when you want, and achieve total freedom in death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the medical team start digging out the bunker and retrieving Ji Yuanshu's body for resuscitation, many students revealed expressions of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people looked into the advertisements, then inwardly clicked their tongues: \"What expensive service.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some thought: \"Ji Yuanshu actually called the 'Have You Died Yet' medical team? He's so rich!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some stared at Ji Yuanshu's corpse and felt only: \"As expected of a rich man—he looks so handsome being resurrected! Truly heroic and dashing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Ji Yuanshu, in his spirit realm projection, was also watching this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his original plan, after valiantly seizing first place overall, the medical team would enter, and amid the attention of the crowd, they would dig out his corpse—and he would rise from the dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, people's hearts would rally to him; not only would he become the universally acclaimed first place, but his fortune would also surge even more fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this very moment, everything was completely different from what he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Yuanshu felt that his excavated corpse was like a stepping stone, ruthlessly trampled under Zhang Yu's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because many students gradually realized the cause of Ji Yuanshu's death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Xin stared at Ji Yuanshu's excavated corpse, stunned inside: \"Ji Yuanshu... he actually used a human sacrifice? He gambled one of his own lives? Zhang Yu defeated one whole life of Ji Yuanshu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Xin quickly calculated in his mind: \"Before this exam, Ji Yuanshu's comprehensive score surpassed Zhang Yu's. But judging by the gap in this exam... it seems Zhang Yu does have a chance to overtake Ji Yuanshu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Gongshu Jin was also looking at Zhang Yu in great shock: \"Ji Yuanshu staked a life and still couldn't beat Zhang Yu? I wonder how Zhang Yu's ranking will compare to Ji Yuanshu after this exam's comprehensive score is factored in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If earlier, Tuli Mountain's analysis had made everyone aware that Zhang Yu was very strong,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then now, after Ji Yuanshu's body was excavated, many students felt Zhang Yu's power even more profoundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a flicker of lightning flashed across Ji Yuanshu's body, and his heartbeat and blood flow gradually returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, his brain also resumed working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the spirit soul within the spiritual realm was reconnected back to the corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Ji Yuanshu's open eyes, the lead doctor smiled and said, \"Mr. Ji, welcome back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will now test the condition of your consciousness recovery...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without acknowledging the other, Ji Yuanshu, the moment his consciousness recovered, felt the fortune accumulated in his mind churn violently, like boiling magma trying to erupt from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely using the copper coin magic treasure in his mind to temporarily suppress the fortune, Ji Yuanshu's expression turned even uglier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood very well... once the comprehensive scores and ranking updated tonight, if he fell behind Zhang Yu in the ranking, he would face an extremely violent backlash from fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Zhang Yu looked at Yu Xinghan beside him, patted his shoulder and said, \"Xinghan, what's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xinghan said, \"Zhang Yu, I... I... I'm really f***ing happy for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1818,"2026-05-29T04:54:42.391Z","2026-06-01T04:29:12.818Z",1,"deepseek-v4-flash","28c59f6add6a8fd1a483625f8ad646a06028ea4e63ae5d9cefbd5274661cb629","no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-357","no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-355",711,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fno-money-what-cultivation-cover.jpg"]