[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-no-money-what-cultivation":3,"chapter-no-money-what-cultivation-no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-425":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},164294,323,"Chapter 425","no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-425",425,"\u003Cp>Su Yanyang and another examinee gathered around Ping Han, asking about his insights into trading coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, this senior, who had built up slowly before finally erupting and securing the military certificate through Qiongjiang Coins, had much worth learning from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ping Han patiently answered their questions and ultimately succeeded in pulling them into a paid guidance group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his conversation with the two, Ping Han also unobtrusively inquired about their exam performance, confirming that they had performed poorly and were now out of the running for the military certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he glanced at the crestfallen Xiao Yunjie and thought to himself, \"Xiao Yunjie turned like this after asking me about the formation core's completeness—odds are she lost to me in that area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Zhang Yu, battered and bloody in the corner, Ping Han had never considered the third-year student a rival anyway; seeing him severely injured made him even less likely to view him as a contender for the military certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the rest of the examinees besides himself, Ping Han was ninety-nine percent certain that this time the military certificate would be his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he remained outwardly calm, his heart couldn't help pounding slightly, because the military certificate was far too important for a student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this military certificate, I can cultivate the Tiankunlun Mountain-Shifting Divine Strength…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the Earth and Wood Seven Ultimates he had cultivated for years within his body, Ping Han felt a surge of satisfaction at having his wish fulfilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only will I have a chance at first place in the inter-school league, but with Tiankunlun Mountain-Shifting Divine Strength, my future graduate school applications and Golden Core certification odds will skyrocket—a smooth road ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Ping Han felt infinite hope gushing forth from his future path of immortality, and couldn't help humming softly to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly suppressed his excitement, constantly reminding himself to steady his Dao heart and not slip up at this critical juncture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even attaining the Golden Core in the future is just the beginning—my path of immortality is still very long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Ping Han smiled at Xiao Yunjie and said, \"Junior Xiao, one exam failure is nothing, right? How about learning about Qiongjiang Coins too? It'll definitely help your future cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yunjie lifted her head and looked at Ping Han, feeling that he no longer carried the extreme arrogance he'd shown after making money from coin trading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ping Han's mindset was indeed excellent now—especially since he viewed Xiao Yunjie as a defeated opponent, no longer his rival, but rather a potential resource for his own immortal path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a trace of hesitation in Xiao Yunjie's eyes, Ping Han didn't mind and continued, \"How about I send you a document first? Take a look and see if you're interested; we can chat further then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending the file to Xiao Yunjie, Ping Han turned to Zhang Yu and said, \"Junior Zhang, are you interested? It will definitely transform you and greatly increase your odds in the next military certificate exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Yu shake his head, Ping Han didn't mind—after all, Zhang Yu didn't seem to have much money anyway—so he went back to answering Su Yanyang's questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Ping Han and the others were chatting, Zhang Yu received a message from his homeroom teacher, Jiao Lei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True Person Jiao Lei: Director Lin asked me to pass you a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True Person Jiao Lei: If you're willing to become his disciple, he'll help you get an in with the Finance Department and approve a loan of 600 spirit coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the number 600 spirit coins, Zhang Yu felt his heart pound violently, nearly damaging his organs again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"600 spirit coins?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With 600 spirit coins, I could...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhang Yu's mind began to race wildly, another course teacher added him as a friend and said: Zhang Yu, Lord Lingyue wants to take you as his disciple. Are you interested?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other person continued: Terms are negotiable—definitely won't be lower than anyone else's offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Lingyue was the chief director of the Earth and Wood Department, an Infant Soul True Lord whom Mount Tuli referred to as the old director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the messages sent on behalf of Director Lin and the old director, Zhang Yu's spirit, which had been boiling over at the prospect of a 600-spirit-coin loan, gradually calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like my performance in this military certificate exam has caught their attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact... even before the Heavenly Court has announced the results, they already think I'm almost certain to win the certificate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he had calmed down, Zhang Yu didn't rush to accept either Director Lin's or the old director's offer, only leaving room for consideration and further discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu's eyes casually swept over the group of Ping Han and the others, while his mind considered his future path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin has the Finance Department behind him—a 600-spirit-coin loan is a huge sum, enough to skyrocket my cultivation speed, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Finance Department isn't for me. It requires background, connections, and massive capital—it's not a path you can walk just on talent and skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the Finance Department has too many ways to squeeze people dry. Approving a 600-spirit-coin loan for me right off the bat... who knows how many traps are waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though reluctant to let go of the 600-spirit-coin loan, Zhang Yu knew he wasn't qualified to choose the Finance Department path, even with the military certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the image of Lord Lingyue surfaced in his mind: \"Not to mention the neutral faction's development path, the old director himself is a huge landmine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu had been in the Earth and Wood Department for quite a while, and with help from well-informed people like Tuli Shan and Feng Tingting, he knew quite a bit about the inside scoop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Lingyue Zhenjun was advanced in years and nearing the end of his lifespan, and had been trying every possible method to extend his life these past years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Director already has one foot in the spirit world; if I become his disciple... does he have the time and resources to nurture me in exchange for future returns?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He probably can't wait for the returns I might bring him in the future... I'm afraid that the moment I enter his tutelage, he'll squeeze all my value dry and use it to extend his own life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a little thought, Zhang Yu understood that neither Director Lin nor the Old Director were good choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, although Zhang Yu didn't plan to take either of these paths, that didn't mean these paths were useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Gao, and Ciji Zhenjun as well, will probably come to talk to me before long.\" \"Keeping these two paths open can also help raise my price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the examinees had been sent back to the university town of Wanfa University by Deng Bingding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before the examinees left, Deng Bingding sent them a web link.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The exam results have been reported to the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court will complete the review within 15 working days and announce the results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This link is where the exam results will be posted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Ping Han couldn't help asking, \"How soon is the fastest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Bingding glanced at Ping Han, a trace of pity in her eyes that the other could not detect, and said calmly, \"The Heavenly Court is also very busy; at least three to five working days are necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, the crowd dispersed, and Deng Bingding took Zhang Yu to the hospital for an examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Bingding sighed emotionally, \"Student Zhang Yu, I never imagined that in less than two and a half years of university, your progress would be greater than in all three years of high school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two made small talk along the way, and after arriving at the hospital, Zhang Yu had the doctor prescribe a bag of medicine and then proactively requested to be discharged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself, \"With my recovery ability, although this injury is serious, a few days of rest should be enough. No need to stay in the hospital and be observed. Besides, Lao Gao isn't exactly well-off; I might as well save him some money. This bag of medicine is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Zhang Yu was slowly walking down a street, he noticed that all the shops on both sides were closed, and at some point, there wasn't a single passerby around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu looked up at the entrances and exits of the street and found that the passersby seemed unable to see this road at all—they all ignored it and actively walked around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhang Yu was feeling alarmed and uncertain, a figure that seemed to have the starry night draped over their body appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu said in surprise, \"Senior Sister Ye?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Xingli looked at Zhang Yu with a strange expression, then silently took out Ciji Zhenjun's Xuanmu Celestial Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a graceful figure dressed in palace attire emerged—it was the avatar Ciji Zhenjun had used to speak with Zhang Yu before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu instantly understood: this street had been taken over by Ciji Zhenjun's Jiutian Yuanyang Tower, suppressing all matter entangled with the spirit world, turning it into a street invisible to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu: \"Zhenjun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ciji Zhenjun messaged privately: How did you do on the military certificate exam?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After talking with Qiyun Zhenjun, Ciji Zhenjun realized that Zhang Yu must have performed exceptionally well on the military certificate exam—even having the possibility of obtaining the military certificate—which is why Qiyun Zhenjun had inquired about the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ciji Zhenjun still decided to ask in person, because only from Zhang Yu's own mouth could he get the most accurate account of what happened in the exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Zhang Yu sent a message, briefly describing the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ciji Zhenjun nodded slightly and replied with satisfaction: Not bad, not bad. I thought you were just taking the exam casually, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Ciji Zhenjun touched Zhang Yu's wound and said softly, \"With such serious injuries, why not stay in the hospital a little longer to recover?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu said, \"I have a good constitution; a few days of rest at home will be fine. No need to waste money in the hospital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhenjun, is there something you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ciji Zhenjun said calmly, \"You're going back to the dormitory, right? Let's talk while walking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Ciji Zhenjun reached out and lifted Zhang Yu into his arms: \"With such serious injuries, don't run around on your own. I'll take you back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Xingli, standing by, watched this scene with a face full of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, Ciji Zhenjun and Zhang Yu's conversation had been conducted via private messaging, so Ye Xingli didn't know what they had discussed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, seeing Ciji Zhenjun pick up Zhang Yu and start walking out, Ye Xingli, in addition to her shock, subconsciously said, \"Master, there are people outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ciji Zhenjun waved his sleeve, already shielding Zhang Yu from view, and said casually, \"No matter. With my personal concealment, no one will notice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Ciji Zhenjun carry Zhang Yu in his arms as he walked down the street, Ye Xingli followed behind him, waves of shock rising in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled the past and confirmed one thing in her heart: this was the first time she had ever seen her master—or rather, her master's avatar—holding someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master has gone into qi deviation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone so calm, so aloof, so self-centered... actually carrying another's student back to the dormitory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And held in Magnetic Pole True Lord's arms, Zhang Yu grew even more nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially sensing the people coming and going all around, even though he knew that under Magnetic Pole True Lord's concealment, no one should be able to see him, he still felt an awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu immediately said, \"True Lord, if there's something you want to say, just say it directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magnetic Pole True Lord let out a soft laugh, looking at Zhang Yu in his arms and said, \"Old Gao held you like this in the examination hall too, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think of him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2043,"2026-05-29T04:54:59.518Z","2026-06-01T04:29:12.818Z",1,"deepseek-v4-flash","a082fecc8f5562137a763187ae3609829be774ccdfbf520e6b1e9e006fad8553","no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-426","no-money-what-cultivation-chapter-424",711,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fno-money-what-cultivation-cover.jpg"]