Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen quickly signed the contract with Wang.

Before they left, Wang spoke, “By the way, since we’re all colleagues now, there are some things I can say.”

“Nether University, if you’re interested in attending, I can introduce you to some professors.”

“My whole family graduated from Nether University. If you ever enroll, just mention my name if you need anything.”

“You can tell me any requirements you have, and I’ll talk to the admissions office to see if they can offer you some perks!”

“If you join Nether University, you’ll be my junior classmates!”

On the way home, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen looked at the money in their accounts, secretly thrilled!

Zhang Yu already had over 4.7 million yuan in his account. With the 5 million yuan Wang gave him today, his balance reached a staggering 9.7 million yuan!

“Plus the 4 million yuan income each month, I’ll definitely be able to buy a Celestial Root before I graduate high school and complete Foundation Establishment.”

“Hmm, even if I factor in the 1.7 million yuan in loans and interest I still owe, plus the 3.3 million yuan interest-free loan from the Foundation Establishment exam… even with all that, it’ll definitely be enough!”

Thinking this, Zhang Yu was invigorated. His previous hesitation about college and majors temporarily vanished!

“If I complete Foundation Establishment in high school, I’ll see what conditions those universities are willing to offer!”

Bai Zhenzhen said, “President Wang is from Nether University. If he’s got our backs, does that mean we have another option?”

Zhang Yu nodded slightly, “Sigh, it’s even more of a dilemma now!”

Fu Ji, watching the excited Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, reminded them, “It’s rare you got so lucky to meet such a money-dumping benefactor!”

“You need to work hard from now on. Just do whatever he tells you. If you can please him and build a good relationship, you might even have opportunities to earn extra money in the Second Layer!”

Bai Zhenzhen said, “Aren’t people sent down from above usually demoted?”

Fu Ji said, “The Oasis Group is clearly planning something big this time, targeting the entire First Layer market of Kunxu!”

“Judging by Wang’s demeanor and his semi-automatic talisman skills, he’s likely here for a gilded experience!”

“Build a good relationship with him, and it’ll be easier for you when you get to college!”

In the days that followed, besides cultivating his Dao Heart and constantly striving to reach level 10, Zhang Yu spent his time reviewing his studies and learning some of the free cultivation techniques offered by Shangyang High School!

Free cultivation techniques were not to be passed up!

Sometimes, he would also search the Chain Law Diagram for other sets, like the martial arts required for the Dragon Bloodline and Heavenly Martial Battle Heart!

But he only saved them for later. If he had extra money after buying the Celestial Root, he would consider cultivating them!

Because he was single-mindedly focused on raising money to buy the Celestial Root and complete Foundation Establishment as quickly as possible!

Therefore, even though Zhang Yu possessed a huge sum of money, he was unwilling to spend it!

Moreover, besides his Dao Heart, his mana and physical strength had already reached the limit of the Qi Refining stage, so he even reduced his cultivation time!

For a time, besides constantly maintaining the operation of his Heart Sutra and continuing to temper his Dao Heart, Zhang Yu had no other cultivation pressure!

“It’s been so long since I’ve had such relaxed days, just cultivating my Dao Heart 24 hours a day!”

Faced with this sudden easy life, Zhang Yu even became a little unaccustomed to it. Seeing Bai Zhenzhen diligently cultivating new martial arts and deducing new techniques, and his classmates diligently cultivating and studying, Zhang Yu felt a sense of guilt!

“I shouldn’t waste time!”

He simply spent more time in the Dark Tutoring World, intending to earn enough money to buy the Celestial Root quickly!

Time passed quickly without him realizing it!

Just as Zhang Yu was enjoying his leisurely days!

Li Xuelian’s phone suddenly rang. She was a little surprised and said, “Dad?”

Starfire True Man’s somewhat weary voice came through, “Help me contact Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen. I want to meet these two disciples next month!”

Li Xuelian hesitated, “But you told me to reject Zhang Yu back then…”

Starfire True Man said, “If I say they are my disciples, then they are. In short, I’ll find some time to talk to them!”

“Alas, I should have come this month, but the company has an urgent task and I have to work overtime until next month!”

In the blink of an eye, it was February!

Zhang Yu’s savings had reached more than 15 million yuan!

In this past month, although Zhang Yu had been living a leisurely life, he had heard about many changes within Shangyang City!

Some companies’ competition had stopped, some companies’ competition had become more intense, and more companies had exchanged shares and announced cooperation with the Oasis Group!

Even without calculating it carefully, Zhang Yu could feel that there were more and more Oasis Group signs on the streets!

On this day, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen came to the Red Pagoda protected area at Wang’s invitation!

However, today the protected area was booked by the Oasis Group. All invited guests could breathe freely after entering the protected area, and they could exhale and inhale spiritual energy at will without worrying about being charged!

“What a big hand!” Bai Zhenzhen took a deep breath, a cheerful smile on her face. “I never thought we could one day breathe freely in the protected area!”

Zhang Yu said, “President Wang is naturally generous. Let’s hurry over. I heard that all the wealthy families and company personnel from Songyang City have been invited. President Wang probably has something else in mind!”

The two quickly arrived at the center of the venue and saw that it was full of aristocratic disciples and company elites wearing luxurious clothes!

The venue was filled with all kinds of food, and even all kinds of expensive drugs were available for people to inhale at will. From a distance, they could smell a strong scent of Dao Heart Buffer!

In the very center of the crowd, Wang was surrounded by a large circle of people like a moon surrounded by stars, and bursts of laughter could be heard from time to time!

Bai Zhenzhen said, “Damn, a bunch of dogs, all licking up to President Wang.”

“Let’s hurry up and go, or there won’t be any space left later.”

Not long after Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen squeezed in, they suddenly saw a familiar person!

“Ye Lingxiao?” Zhang Yu was slightly stunned, and then looked at the people next to Ye Lingxiao, “They are all from Xiandu, right? Could they be following President Wang here?”

Almost at the same time as Zhang Yu saw him, Ye Lingxiao also saw Zhang Yu, and his heart tightened!
These Immortal Capital elites came to Shangyang precisely to befriend King and assist him, forging a close relationship!

The moment they saw Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, a flicker of hostility flashed across the faces of Ye Lingxiao and the other Immortal Capital individuals!

But when King beckoned, drawing Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen to his side, and announced they would be the new spokespersons for the Oasis Group, the hostility on Ye Lingxiao’s face deepened!

Sage, the champion of the Mana Circuit, gazed at Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen standing to King’s left and right, his eyes burning with jealousy. “Damn it, how skilled are these two at licking boots?”

Ye Lingxiao thought to himself, “King truly favors these two!”

At that moment, they all understood that Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen were their greatest rivals under King!

Yet, witnessing how highly esteemed the two were by King, Ye Lingxiao and the others dared not offend King. Instead, they resolved in their hearts to find every possible way to ingratiate themselves with King and cultivate a closer bond!

Amidst the clinking of glasses, both the Immortal Capital elites and the noble clans of Shangyang City took turns flattering King, currying favor with this scion of the Oasis Group!

And King, during the gathering, announced the Oasis Group’s future opportunities, a plan to unite with the local magnates of numerous cities to vigorously promote the Oasis Group’s synthetic foods, advanced body refinement techniques, and novel bloodline technologies…

King raised his glass, saying, “May every generation of your families from this day forward possess extraordinary talent, gaining admission to the Ten Great Academies and selection into sects, contributing to Kunxu!”

The crowd responded in unison, raising their glasses and cheering!

Just then, Zhang Yu spotted a familiar face amongst the waiters: “An’an?”

Little Cat An’an clearly saw Zhang Yu as well, flashing him a wide grin and flicking her tail!

As the party progressed, everyone drank and consumed elixirs, the atmosphere growing increasingly lively!

Suddenly, King, his eyes already somewhat glazed from the effects of the pills, looked at a limping demon-blooded waiter and shook his head, saying, “Pitiful!”

“Open your mouth!”

“I’ll bestow upon you a chance!”

With that, King spat a mouthful of saliva into the waiter’s mouth. In an instant, the demon-blooded being cried out in surprise as their once-crippled leg began to heal!

The surrounding people showered him with compliments!

King laughed heartily. “This is the Oasis Group’s new technology! The human body is like raw jade, and once developed, every inch becomes a divine treasure!”

Saying this, he looked at the other eager demon-blooded waiters, laughing loudly, “Come on, all of you! I’m in a good mood today; I’ll grant you all a boon!”

Zhang Yu watched as the demon-blooded waiters opened their mouths wide, vying to receive King’s saliva, and listened to the laughter of the surrounding guests. He felt a slight unease in his heart!

But seeing the demon-blooded individuals’ faces filled with excitement and gratitude after swallowing the saliva, he felt that perhaps this was normal!

“After all, for them, a mouthful of saliva from King is a precious medicine they could never afford!”

Just then, Zhang Yu saw An’an, holding a cup, also squeezing into the crowd, clearly wanting to receive a mouthful or two of King’s saliva!

“Holding a cup to receive… is it for Xiong Wenwu?”

Watching her receive the saliva, smelling the fragrance emanating from the cup, and retreating with a satisfied expression as if guarding a precious treasure, Zhang Yu’s emotions were complex, and he suddenly didn’t know what to say!

That night, on the way home, Zhang Yu asked Bai Zhenzhen, “Ah Zhen, the Oasis Group’s alliance with local magnates will only strengthen the company’s monopoly, make the local aristocratic families even more terrifying, and leave the poor with even less chance of advancement, right?”

Bai Zhenzhen casually replied, “Probably. Why are you suddenly asking this?”

Fuji reminded, “This is the inevitable trend. It’s beyond the control of small fry like us, so don’t overthink it!”

A few days later, at the Oasis Group’s product launch event!

With the powerful support of the aristocratic families, countless elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as company cafeterias and public transportation, were broadcasting the event live!

At the launch event, the host talked about the importance of the High School Foundation Establishment Exam, the significance of the Foundation Establishment Certificate, and the achievements of Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen!

“As long as you consistently consume the Oasis Group’s green foods, everyone has a chance to become a high school prodigy like Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, even passing the Foundation Establishment Exam and soaring into the top academies!”

The host said, then handed the microphone to Zhang Yu, asking him to say a few words!

Zhang Yu looked at the many ordinary high school students present, recalling the lines he had memorized, and a hint of hesitation suddenly welled up in his heart!

Bai Zhenzhen nudged him!

Fuji urged, “What are you waiting for? Hurry up and say your lines!”

Zhang Yu swallowed hard and said, “I… I was originally just an ordinary student, and it was the Oasis Group’s green foods that changed me!”

“Eating green foods improves your aptitude and strengthens your body. Each of you has the opportunity to be like me, to be like me… to pass the Foundation Establishment Exam!”

That night, King once again invited Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen to attend a gathering!

They saw King slowly emerge from a massive blood pool, smiling gently at Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, saying, “Zhang Yu, Zhenzhen, my great contributors, you’ve come at the perfect time!”

“This is the Blood God Pool I built with the Nether Palace’s Immortal Dao techniques. Come down and soak in it; it can improve your physique, increase your lifespan, and enhance your intelligence, which will greatly benefit your future Foundation Establishment!”

Zhang Yu hesitated and asked, “This blood pool is…”

King laughed heartily. “Don’t worry, it’s all heart blood that I bought at a high price from peak Qi Refining experts. It’s absolutely pure and the ultimate essence!”

Saying this, he stepped out of the blood pool and warmly pulled Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen into the blood pool!

King said warmly, “Come, I’ll teach you the Qi and Blood Sutra in this blood pool today!”

“This is the basic skill of Nether University, using the essence in the blood to temper your flesh. If you learn it early, you’ll have an advantage when you enter Nether University in the future!”

“Don’t worry about the copyright; I have teaching rights. Consider this cultivation method my gift to you!”

Ye Lingxiao and Sage stood guard outside the blood pool, watching this scene with envious expressions, wishing they were the ones receiving instruction!
Under the Oasis Group’s fervent promotion, the tale of Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, rising from humble origins to achieve Foundation Establishment qualification within a year, became a legend whispered across the lands. Their meteoric rise to prominence, securing them a place among the Top Ten, made them figures of admiration, pursued by countless students and their families!

Meanwhile, the Oasis Group’s synthesized victuals continued their relentless march, seizing ever greater swathes of the market!

Li Xuelian’s gaze swept across the link flickering on her phone. Witnessing Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen in the video, she mused inwardly, “Is it truly the Oasis Group… or is the Netherworld Palace maneuvering in the shadows?”

Just then, her phone vibrated, and the voice of True Person Starfire resonated through the device.

“Daughter, convey my apologies to Zhang Yu and them. A sudden task has befallen me…”

Amidst a crackling cacophony, Li Xuelian seemed to catch fragments of words – “Celestial God”…

True Person Starfire continued, “Reschedule our meeting for next month!”

“Once this matter is concluded, I shall certainly make my way there to meet them in person!”