On this side, Zhang Yu was just satisfied, and on the other side, Bai Zhenzhen spoke up, “I remember the school has many training devices, even magical artifacts, right? Could we borrow them for use?”

Hearing this, Zhou Chechen felt another wave of helplessness, a pained expression on his face, as he asked, “What do you want?”

Bai Zhenzhen replied, “The Profound Lightning Electro-Acupuncture Needle Set.”

“Hehe, this set of cultivation treasures imported from the Second Layer, can I borrow it to play with?”

Bai Zhenzhen had long been envious of this cultivation treasure in the school, but she simply couldn’t afford to rent it in the past.

Zhou Chechen sighed helplessly upon hearing this, saying, “Although this Profound Lightning Electro-Acupuncture Needle Set is an old magical artifact phased out from the Second Layer, it’s still an extremely rare item in our Songyang City.”

“Even if I were to propose that the school lend it to you for free, it would require me to pay a significant price.”

He said with a pained expression, “If it weren’t for the fact that I truly owe you two this time, I would never do something like this.”

“I can rent it to you for 80 hours a month, that’s the limit of what I can do.”

This Profound Lightning Electro-Acupuncture Needle Set consists of 999 intelligent silver needles, capable of releasing stored electricity within the needles to stimulate flesh, nerves, and has a body refining effect that reaches the most subtle parts of the body.

For Bai Zhenzhen, who possesses both Lightning Mana and a True Spirit Root, having this Profound Lightning Electro-Acupuncture Needle Set would not only allow her to refine her body with electricity at all times but also replenish Lightning Mana, accelerating the efficiency of her cultivation.

What’s more, this magical artifact even has a built-in basic artifact spirit, capable of automatically performing different acupuncture techniques to achieve different levels of body refining effects.

Fu Ji commented, “This Profound Lightning Electro-Acupuncture Needle Set has already been phased out on the higher plane, but in this Kunxu First Layer, it’s still a decent cultivation treasure. After borrowing it, Zhang Yu, you can also use it together to enhance your nerve reflex speed and explosiveness.”

“It’s a pity that this basic artifact spirit is connected to the internet. Without paying, you can’t use the advanced body refining acupuncture techniques developed by the company.”

“If there were a skilled artificer, they could disconnect the internet, erase the artifact spirit, and crack the advanced services within.”

“But don’t even think about it, especially since you’re borrowing it.”

“Oh, right, the Profound Lightning Electro-Acupuncture Needle Set consumes a lot of electricity, remember to charge it at school.”

Thus, Bai Zhenzhen added, “Then I’ll leave this Profound Lightning Electro-Acupuncture Needle Set at the school for charging from now on.”

Zhou Chechen nodded slightly, having already paid such a heavy price, he didn’t mind a little electricity bill.

But a question surged in Zhang Yu’s mind, and he typed it out on his phone: “Speaking of which, since this kind of magical artifact needs charging, can’t we use lightning to charge it?”

Fu Ji, looking at the words on the phone screen, laughed, “Lightning charging?”

“How many times have you seen it rain and thunder in Songyang City?”

“All natural weather patterns are pre-planned by the Eight Divine Generals. To change the climate, you need a lot of capital.”

“What’s more, lightning contains a massive amount of Immortal Dao elements and energy. You want a free lightning strike? Don’t be so delusional.”

Zhang Yu was speechless, recalling that in both his and the original owner’s memories, it did seem rare to see thunder and rain. It was just that in the past he was too weak and too poor, the information gap between him and Kunxu was too great, and he knew nothing about the inner workings of these weather patterns.

Zhang Yu, Bai Zhenzhen, and Zhou Chechen had discussed to this point, and they all felt that the price had been raised to the other party’s limit. No matter how much more they talked… Zhou Chechen couldn’t provide any more resources.

However, they were both already very satisfied with this harvest.

More flexible class schedules, combat sparring with martial arts teachers, access to all the cultivation techniques of Songyang High School.

As well as a spot in the Spiritual Realm to temper their Dao Hearts, a Wraith Spirit Root that could be matched with the Wraithbane Art, and the magical artifact Profound Lightning Electro-Acupuncture Needle Set.

Plus 1.5 million yuan in cash each.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, “With Zhou Chechen’s support this time, the success rate of passing the Foundation Establishment qualification exam next time will be greatly increased.”

Zhou Chechen said with a weary face, “If there are no problems, you two… shall we sign the contract?”

Fu Ji reminded, “Wait a moment, ask Deng Bingding again, consult her to see if this is acceptable.”

“Remember, this is a trick to get along with Divine Generals, be sure to consult them about matters related to money.”

“Also, remember to say that you and Bai Zhenzhen want to give the 3 million yuan to her.”

Zhang Yu’s fingers, which were typing, froze, and his heart was suddenly filled with reluctance.

Fu Ji laughed, “Hehe, don’t be reluctant, Deng Bingding won’t want it.”

Zhang Yu sent a message to Deng Bingding with some skepticism, describing the details of their compensation agreement.

Deng Bingding replied: I understand.

Then Zhang Yu expressed his intention to transfer the 3 million yuan to Deng Bingding.

Deng Bingding replied: What nonsense are you talking about? Don’t harm me. Keep this money yourself. Our Divine Generals support Kunxu and manage the world for the sake of the countless living beings above and below. Don’t say such things in front of me in the future.

Fu Ji said, “Hehe, normal bank transfers to Divine Generals are monitored, so they don’t accept normal bank transfers except for Affection Charms.”

“She knows you don’t have Affection Charms, so expressing your good intentions is enough, it’ll still increase your relationship with her.”

Zhang Yu typed on the screen, “Then did the Zhou family also give Affection Charms this time?”

Fu Ji denied, “Affection Charms are probably just a small part, a small gift to the Divine General.”

“The fine that can be handed over to the Divine Department, that’s probably the bulk of it. This kind of cash recovery performance is probably more important to Deng Bingding.”

After signing the contract in the mediation room, Zhou Chechen finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly sent a message to inform his father of the situation here.

Then he said to Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, “You two, I’ve already had the money transferred. I’ll send someone to take you back to school later to fulfill the contract.”

Watching Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen’s departing figures, Zhou Chechen slumped into his chair. He clenched his phone, a look of bitterness and frustration appearing on his face.

Then he saw Yue Jincheng and Si Zhouyu, who were still kneeling to the side, and said coldly, “What are you still doing here?”

“The company has paid so much money for you this time, aren’t you going to start working immediately to pay it back?”

After driving away Yue Jincheng and Si Zhouyu, Lan Ling called, and he heard him angrily say, “Chairman, why was my Spiritual Realm spot canceled? I’m at a critical point in my third year of high school…”
“Have you heard about the Wanxing Group incident?” Zhou Chechen scoffed, saying, “A Sixth Rank True God sealed off the entire group, even investigating the Zhou family mansion.”

“Do you know why this happened?”

Lan Ling was slightly taken aback. He had indeed heard the news, which emboldened him to question Zhou Chechen.

Zhou Chechen continued, “It’s because of Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen.”

“The one backing them is this Sixth Rank True God, a deity who can seal off an entire corporation without needing any reason.”

At this moment, Zhou Chechen was naturally unaware that Deng Bingding was able to do this because he had invoked the banner of the Foundation Establishment Examination.

Of course, because those in the know couldn’t reveal relevant information, it seemed to Zhou Chechen, Lan Ling, and others like them that Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen had an astonishingly powerful backer.

Zhou Chechen said, “Lan Ling, you wouldn’t want to be targeted by Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, would you?”

“I remember you even talked about finding someone to cripple them…”

Lan Ling hurriedly said, “Chairman! I’ve reconsidered the spirit realm slot; I don’t want it anymore.”

Zhou Chechen added, “I just compensated Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen with five million…”

Lan Ling said, “I understand. I’ll contribute 800,000, okay?”

“That’s all the liquid assets I have on hand.”

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Chechen sighed in his heart, “Lan Ling, if everyone in Songyang City was like you, how much better would the world be?”

“Alas, I wonder how much the family lost this time.”

“A grievous loss indeed.”

Inside a ward on the 333rd floor of the Central Building.

Zhou Yang looked at the empty closet, thinking about how half of his assets had been liquidated, and sighed inwardly, “The Foundation Establishment Examination, this banner is truly useful.”

“One strike and no one can resist, no one dares to stand in the way.”

“Deng Bingding has bitten off a huge chunk of flesh.”

As the primary person responsible for this incident, Zhou Yang bore the brunt of the losses. He had truly bled a lot, but he had ultimately weathered this storm.

After all, he had long possessed intelligence on their participation in the Foundation Establishment Examination. If he hadn’t held this informational advantage and hadn’t relented from the start, he would have had to pay an even greater price.

Of course, his status as a Purple-Gold Merit Lord and the mediation of familiar True Gods also played a significant role.

Although the losses were immense, Zhou Yang felt that this incident was not without its gains.

Through inquiries with familiar True Gods, Zhou Yang was largely able to determine that this Deng Bingding was mainly using the Foundation Establishment Examination to make money and wasn’t simply backing Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen.

“Ultimately, the Foundation Establishment Examination is ten times more troublesome than I anticipated. It’s something you can’t even touch.”

“But… Hmph, if this True God Deng knew that the Zhang Yu she was helping was a heretic god’s follower, what would be her fate?”

Zhou Yang thought to himself, “Let’s wait until the Foundation Establishment Examination is over.”

“It would be even better if Zhang Yu could pass the Foundation Establishment Certificate, this fish would be fatter, fresher, and more valuable.”

A hint of ruthless coldness flashed in Zhou Yang’s eyes. “Heh heh, as long as I still hold Zhang Yu’s status as a heretic god’s follower in my hand.”

“When the Foundation Establishment Examination is no longer a shield in the future, I can not only use this handle to control this person.”

“This True God Deng will also definitely pay the price.”

“As for now…”

Looking at his phone, looking at the various questions and complaints coming from his family and company, Zhou Yang understood that in the next three months, until Zhang Yu took the Foundation Establishment Examination, he could only bide his time.

After a night of busywork, dawn was already breaking.

Songyang High School.

Zhang Yu received a Free-Rent Wraith Root for 100 hours a month and was feeling the soaring resentment in the campus, trying to absorb this resentment with the spiritual root.

Bai Zhenzhen, on the other hand, was playing with her newly acquired Xuanlei Electro-acupuncture Needle Set, also available for Free-Rent 80 hours a month, smiling slightly as she watched the sparks flicker between her fingers.

Just then, their phones vibrated. Electronic versions of all the cultivation techniques from Songyang High School had been sent to them in one go.

At the same time, with the authorization of Songyang High School, they had the right to use these cultivation techniques.

Next was the manual for using the spirit realm of Songyang High School.

And the contact information of all the martial arts teachers, who had been notified to tutor Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen separately.

Of course, the specific class times would need to be arranged after Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen contacted them.

In addition, each of them received 1.5 million in their accounts.

Counting their gains this time, Bai Zhenzhen said with satisfaction, “Awesome.”

“Really damn awesome.”

“Isn’t this way better than our previous hard-working part-time jobs?”

“Yu Zi, do you think we can blackmail all the Songyang wealthy families like this?”

But before Zhang Yu could answer, Bai Zhenzhen shook her head: “Alas, I don’t think it’s possible. If Deng Bingding did this, the God Department definitely wouldn’t allow it.”

Just then, Fuki reminded, “Although the Zhou family has given you a lot of things, this matter is not over.”

“Based on our previous discussions, there is a suspected heretic god behind them. Moreover, judging from what Zhou Tianyi, who attacked Zhang Yu, said, they may even know of my existence.”

Zhang Yu asked in confusion, “Speaking of which, why would they know this?”

Fuki sighed: “Hehe, I’m afraid someone who betrayed me leaked the news.”

“Now that I think about it, maybe the Zhou family was so disgusting in their oppression of you in order to force me out.”

“But that’s not important anymore.”

“What’s important is that the heretic god behind the Zhou family may be holding your status as a heretic god’s follower as a handle.”

“He’s bowing his head in submission now only because of the Foundation Establishment Examination.”

“Once the Foundation Establishment Examination is over, this guy will definitely retaliate.”

“So, I say this matter is not over, you must be prepared.”

“Because of your status as a heretic god’s follower, to completely resolve this hidden danger, you can’t rely on True Gods, you need to rely on your own strength to solve it.”

Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen nodded, but these things would have to wait until after the Foundation Establishment Examination.

Their most important goal right now was to defeat Ye Lingxiao and Yun Jing in the examination three months later.

Zhang Yu played with the newly acquired Wraith Root and first bought the Wraith Fiend Art, which could be used with this Wraith Root.

500,000.
Watching a third of the 1.5 million spiritual stones in his grasp vanish in the blink of an eye, Zhang Yu once again lamented the exorbitant cost of the Immortal Path.

Then, from the cultivation techniques of Songyang High School, Zhang Yu selected a master-level cultivation art called the “Thunderbolt Marrow Cleansing Scripture.”

“Grievance Affliction Art, Thunderbolt Marrow Cleansing Scripture, and the Boundless Spring and Autumn Zen. These three are now complete, the foundation for the Martial Dao Sacred Embryo.”

“As long as I gather three more cultivation techniques and push them all to level 10, these six level 10 techniques will activate the initial effects of the Elementary Martial Dao Sacred Embryo.”

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu felt he was one step closer to acquiring the Foundation Establishment Qualification Certificate.

“But from now on, earning spiritual stones will depend on myself.”

Zhang Yu inquired, “Fu Ji, according to what you said last time, our current strength should be enough to earn some serious money in the clandestine tutoring world, right?”

Fu Ji replied, “Indeed, it is.”

Zhang Yu asked, “So, what should we do specifically?”

Fu Ji said, “You should first investigate the park, inquire about the most popular courses and the tutors with the most students in Songyang City’s clandestine tutoring scene…”

And so, Zhang Yu, no longer bound by school discipline, immediately began cultivating the Grievance Affliction Art, while Bai Zhenzhen cultivated and simultaneously experimented with using the Profound Thunder Electro-Acupuncture Needles to temper her body.

The two planned to cultivate until nightfall before taking another trip to the Dark Learning Gang park, a place they hadn’t visited in quite some time.