## My Future Plans

Hearing Director Gao’s question, Zhang Yu’s mind raced, a myriad of thoughts flashing through him. Finally, he spoke, “I wish to participate in the Top Ten League.”

Upon hearing this, not only was Tu Lishan taken aback, but even Director Gao himself was momentarily stunned.

Director Gao had anticipated many possible answers from Zhang Yu, such as a straightforward desire to earn money, a wish to remain in the upper ranks, or even a pledge to serve Myriad Dharma University…

But he never imagined that the other party actually aspired to join the Top Ten League!

At that moment, Director Gao’s gaze toward Zhang Yu became profoundly meaningful. He thought to himself, “This kid… he’s even more ambitious than I imagined!”

However, Director Gao never feared students with ambition and desire. In fact, he believed that the more ambitious and driven a student was, the more likely they were to succeed!

Otherwise, without ambition or desire… what was the point of cultivating immortality? They might as well remain mortals, muddling through life, waiting to die!

Previously, Director Gao had viewed Zhang Yu as a Layer One student risking his life for a future. But now, knowing that he intended to participate in the Top Ten League, he actually thought even more highly of Zhang Yu!

“To compete, you must possess a level of skill that ranks you among the top of the entire department. You are currently… far from it!” Director Gao stated calmly, scrutinizing Zhang Yu before him.

Zhang Yu replied with composure, “I will try my utmost to make it happen!”

Seeing the determination in Zhang Yu’s eyes and sensing his unwavering will under his scrutiny, Director Gao smiled faintly. This Zhang Yu was more intriguing and more promising than he had initially anticipated!

“Very well, don’t say I didn’t give you a chance!” Director Gao said casually, “From now on, you must participate in at least one construction project per semester. Serving the department also grants you an opportunity to hone your skills!”

“However, you are free to choose which specific project you wish to participate in!”

As he spoke, a series of Civil Engineering department projects appeared before Zhang Yu’s eyes via Spirit Realm projection!

There were the construction of war fortresses on the battlefield frontline, the renovation of tombs in remote, deep mountains, the modification of Spirit Realm network data centers, the expansion of the Joyful Union University amusement park, and the construction of a flying sword laboratory!

Looking at these projects, Zhang Yu’s mind immediately overflowed with ideas. He stared at one particular project, thinking to himself, “To think even this exists… I definitely have to go there once!”

“But not now!”

Zhang Yu mused, “I must replenish my depleted body first, and then go to the construction site to freeload and gain some experience!”

Director Gao continued, “Of course, the department won’t just let you work for nothing!”

“In addition to your salary, we will grant you preferential access to medicine. You can now directly obtain discounted medicine from the School of Apothecary!”

“And some experimental medicines not available on the market will also be gradually released to you!”

As he spoke, a list of available medications and the contact information for the School of Apothecary materialized as a file, sent directly to Zhang Yu’s mind!

Pausing for a moment, as if deliberating something, Director Gao finally said, “Starting today, this 318th floor student dormitory suite is temporarily yours to reside in.” The address, condition, and access key for the 318th-floor dormitory were sent to Zhang Yu’s awareness!

This was a suite of about 15 square meters, comprising a living room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom, with a ceiling height of 6 meters. It came with a generous monthly supply of spiritual energy and access to laundry, cleaning services, training rooms, and laboratories on the dormitory floor, all for a fee!

Director Gao continued, “I’ve also opened up access to the anti-gravity tunnels for you. You can use them freely from now on!”

Zhang Yu knew that the central anti-gravity tunnels were high-speed vertical transportation routes that ran through the entire Myriad Dharma University City. Using these tunnels, one could quickly reach any floor of the university city in seconds. Both the 318th-floor dormitory and the anti-gravity tunnels significantly increased the convenience of Zhang Yu’s life and cultivation, saving him considerable time!

But that wasn’t all. Director Gao looked at Zhang Yu and presented one final temptation!

Director Gao: “If you can secure first place in your class by the end of this semester, then I will accept you as a registered disciple!”

Hearing this, Tu Lishan was slightly shocked, “Director Gao didn’t mention this before… Was it a spur-of-the-moment decision?”

To become a disciple of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, even a registered one, was an opportunity that countless students dreamed of!

In Tu Lishan’s view, Director Gao had given so many benefits and such a great opportunity. Wouldn’t Zhang Yu be driven to cultivate desperately from now on, never stopping?

However, the next moment, the “drawing cakes” alarm in Tu Lishan’s mind blared, and he immediately realized, “No, Director Gao probably doesn’t expect Zhang Yu to truly surpass Ji Yuanxu and take first place in the class!”

“He’s just using the opportunity of a registered disciple as bait, dangling it in front of Zhang Yu to keep him working hard from now on!”

But Tu Lishan also understood that being worthy of Director Gao’s “drawing cakes” was enough to demonstrate Zhang Yu’s excellence. After all, ordinary students wouldn’t even have the opportunity to be enticed by Director Gao!

Seeing the changing expressions on Zhang Yu’s face, Director Gao patted him on the shoulder and smiled, “Don’t be agitated. What I promise, I will certainly deliver. Just go all out!”

Zhang Yu, however, was concerned about something else, “Damn it, if I perform too well in the Civil Engineering department, will they try to stop me from transferring to the Refining department in the future? Will they force me to become a disciple? I don’t want to spend my whole life on construction sites!”

Looking at Director Gao’s smile, Zhang Yu finally asked, “Can I share this dormitory with my current roommates?”

For Director Gao, this was obviously a trivial matter. He casually replied, “The dormitory is yours to manage as you see fit.” Leaving the Civil Engineering building, Zhang Yu suddenly realized that this agreement hadn’t even been formalized with a contract!

Fu Ji chuckled, “For such important figures, signing a contract with you is a restraint on themselves! Without a contract, they have countless ways to make you comply. But if they don’t want to comply with the agreement, there’s nothing you can do!”

Zhang Yu took a deep breath and thought to himself, “I still need to become stronger, wealthier, and continue to climb higher!”

Then, he sent the news of the new dormitory to the dormitory group!

Yu Xinghan: “A 15-square-meter mansion!”

Le Mulan: “It’s so much closer to the classrooms here!”

Zhang Pianpian: “This upper-level dormitory provides a lot of monthly data!”

That very night, Zhang Yu moved into the 318th-floor dormitory with Yu Xinghan, Le Mulan, and Zhang Pianpian!

Looking at the dormitory that had grown from 5 square meters to 15, Zhang Yu felt that finally, standing here, his body didn’t have to suppress his muscles too much, and his limbs could finally stretch out slightly!

Then, Zhang Yu sent a copy of the discounted medication list to Le Mulan and asked, “Mulan, can you help me see which of these medicines are more worthwhile and more suitable for me!”

Just then, someone @mentioned him in the Foundation Establishment Class group!

“It’s Ji Yuanxu!”

Myriad Dharma University City!

Inside a 100-square-meter suite on the 450th floor!

Ji Yuanxu’s consciousness returned from the depths of the Spirit Realm, concluding his one-on-one finance course!

Over the past semester, although he was a Civil Engineering student, he hadn’t focused much on the professional courses of the Civil Engineering department. Instead, he had concentrated on the finance department’s courses!

After all, according to his plan, he was only passing through the Civil Engineering department. The finance department was his true destination in the future! And those geniuses of the finance department were his true competitors in the future. For Ji Yuanxu, ensuring that he could obtain first place in his class was enough, and he should put more effort into the finance department’s courses, preparing for the competition in the finance department in the future!

Just then, a message appeared in his consciousness, from his mentor, Vice Director Lin of the Civil Engineering department!

Director Lin: “What’s going on? Why did you only lead the second place by 26 points in this final exam ranking?”

Feeling the reproach and disappointment in his master’s message, Ji Yuanxu quickly explained: “Because I spent more time on the professional courses of the finance department!”

Director Lin: “Are you saying that after learning finance, your grades are worse than when you only studied civil engineering?”

Director Lin: “Is that what I meant by letting you learn finance?” Ji Yuanxu did not answer, but thought of what his master had once said to him!

“Yuanxu, civil engineering… is like picking up leftovers in a mud pit!”

“If you only think about engineering when doing civil engineering, and don’t think about finance, then you can only eat dirt on construction sites for the rest of your life!”

“Even if you create revenue during the University War, it’s just a short respite, eating the leftovers!”

Only by holding destiny in your hands and relying on the great trends of humanity can you go further!

The memory flashed through Ji Yuanxu’s mind!

At this moment, Director Lin continued to send messages: “This year, no matter which grade it is, we must overwhelm them and completely beat down their stock price.”

Director Lin: “Make good use of the skills you have learned in the finance department.”

Director Lin: “I want you to lead the second place by more than 100 points in the final comprehensive score of the first year.” Looking at Director Lin’s request, Ji Yuanxu did not refuse!

Because he knew that in this battle of routes in the Civil Engineering department, his position was just a corner of the struggle, and he had no right to refuse!

And… he also felt that he could do it!

“I have indeed mastered the destiny arts of the finance department!”

“In that case, let’s try it out!”

Taking a look at the current class ranking, Ji Yuanxu tapped his finger lightly, and the finance department’s fortune-telling service appeared in his consciousness!

The rankings, grades, consumption lists, loan lists, working hours, classroom performance, health status, addresses, income, deposits, and other data of Zhang Yu and Gongshu Jin all appeared!

Then, the predictions of interests, personalities, potential, lifespan, and other content also appeared one by one!

“In the eyes of most people, I am bound to win!”

Helping Ji Yuanxu predict the thoughts of individuals!

“The hearts of the people and the great trends are all in my hands!”

Confirming the general trend, Ji Yuanxu understood that the next step was to further guide the hearts of the people and borrow destiny!