What’s the point of cultivating immortality if you don’t have money?.

Chapter 290 Yue Mulan's Mission
When Zhang Yu first saw the introduction to the Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique, he strongly doubted that this was really the kind of technique that civil engineers should learn.

Then he took a look at the user feedback.

"As long as you're young, lifespan isn't worth much. If you work one day and spend two, you still feel like you're making a profit. The more you spend now, the more money you can earn, so you'll have money to extend your lifespan later."

"Times have changed. Nowadays, immortal medicines are so advanced that the Battle Demon Life Loss Technique is not so terrible. As long as you take the medicine properly, you can minimize the side effects and not be afraid of long-term use."

"I'm a sophomore majoring in civil engineering. I've seen many senior students complaining about this cultivation method. I thought, if consuming lifespan can make more money, isn't that just like speeding up working hours, allowing people to work shorter hours and earn more money? If you can't even handle this, you definitely can't do anything else."

“Everyone should be grateful. Hundreds of years ago, our profession was called corvée labor. After we finished the work, we not only received no money, but we might also be buried alive with the dead. It was not as easy as just shortening one's lifespan. Kunxu has indeed made progress.”

Looking at these user feedbacks, Zhang Yu confirmed that the Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique was indeed a commonly used technique in the Earth and Wood element, and also confirmed another thing.

"Is this user feedback section full of shills? Hmm... or maybe they're just being sarcastic."

"Damn... do civil engineering students have to work this hard?"

What left Zhang Yu even more speechless was that he discovered that the Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique of the past could only be used for short periods of time in combat.

However, the current War Demon Life-Saving Technique is used for overtime work, but it requires taking medicine while using it for extended periods of time.

Hearing Zhang Yu's exclamation, Fu Ji said, "Hehe, otherwise why do you think those Golden Core cultivators would do the work themselves and make the money, instead of hiring you Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators?"

"Isn't it because a lot of civil engineering work takes up their cultivation time and causes wear and tear on their bodies and spiritual remains, so they outsource it to their subordinates?"

"There's no way we could make money so easily while lying down."

"In this Kunxu, anyone who climbs up from the bottom and wants to make big money will suffer a lot and have to risk their life."

"However, you don't need to worry too much about this Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique."

"After all, with your physique, physical endurance, and self-healing ability, which are all extraordinary, the Battle Demon Life-Shortening Technique, which would shorten the lifespan of other cultivators, would not be so easy to shorten your lifespan."

"As long as you keep the physical wear and tear from this technique within your tolerance range, it will be fine."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly, recalling the physical activation brought about by the Remnant Ox Body-Mind Technique and the self-healing power brought about by the Martial Arts Holy Embryo.

"If you want to use this Demon-Slaying Life-Destroying Technique in the future, you will have to remember to switch the Chain Magic Diagram Set to Martial Saint Embryo."

"However, the Martial Saint Embryo is a set for the Qi Refining stage after all. For me, who is at the Foundation Establishment stage, its effects are already much weaker. In the future, when I reach the Foundation Establishment stage... I'm afraid I'll have to collect the Martial Saint Body for the Foundation Establishment stage as well."

With a thought flashing through his mind, Zhang Yu continued practicing the Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique.

As magical power circulated throughout his body, unlocking his physical potential, he prepared for that brief burst of power.

After observing for a while, Fukihime confirmed that the area below the 100th floor was relatively safe. At this moment, she reminded her, "If you have the chance, find a place below the 100th floor and help me with the ritual."

"I haven't used a single one of these level 2 evil god rituals yet."

……

Dormitory door.

Zhang Yu and Yu Xinghan exchanged blows, with Zhang Yu continuously guiding Yu Xinghan's body cultivation using the Wolf Friend Technique, thus enhancing the fusion of their spiritual roots.

Previously, on the first level of Kunxu, the two of them, under the guidance of Master Xinghuo, had worked together to refine each other's bodies and assist each other in cultivation.

With the added guidance of Wolf Friend, the two of them made rapid progress in their studies.

Under these circumstances, Zhang Yu's use of the Spring and Autumn Endless Zen combined with the Jade Star Cold Body Refinement is arguably the fastest way for him to improve his physical strength.

"After all, the Earth-Eating Divine Art and the Demon-Slaying Life-Destroying Art... Yu Xinghan didn't even know I had practiced them. Moreover, these two techniques each have their own merits. One strengthens the physical body, while the other develops potential and can be unleashed when needed. However, in terms of the pure numerical improvement of physical strength, the Spring and Autumn Endless Zen is not as good as the Spring and Autumn Endless Zen."

Looking at the increasingly obvious Dao Seed on Yu Xinghan's body, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "To replicate the Three-Eyed Divine Power, I need to at least raise the fusion rate of Yu Xinghan's spiritual root to 90%."

"He's probably around 70% of what I'm at now. According to Teacher Lang's estimate, it will take at least three months, and at most six months."

"I wonder what kind of effect this Three-Eyed Divine Power will have."

Le Mulan stood to the side, looking at Yu Xinghan with some envy, wishing she could take his place and achieve the same high efficiency in body refining.

Unfortunately... she's only at the Qi Refining stage right now, so how can she spar with Zhang Yu, who's at the Foundation Establishment stage?

After saying goodbye, Le Mulan left the dormitory and headed to the pharmacology teaching area.

……

Just as Le Mulan sat down in the classroom, a young man walked up to her and sat down in the seat in front of her.

Le Mulan glanced at the other person and knew that it was his classmate, Xuan Ge, who was currently ranked 4th in the class.

Xuan Ge looked at Le Mulan with admiration and asked, "Le classmate, you have a special constitution, and your magic power is an innate ice magic power that carries a chill, right?"

Le Mulan nodded: "Xuan, is there something you need?"

Xuan Ge smiled slightly and said, "You should know that I come from the third floor, right? I should be able to pass the Foundation Establishment exam next year. I have already been accepted as a disciple by a Golden Core cultivator specializing in pharmacology."

Le Mulan was slightly taken aback, then said, "Then... congratulations."

Xuan Ge continued, "You might be wondering why someone as outstanding and promising as me would seek out a student like you who's only average in the class?" He smiled slightly and said, "Although your grades are average and you came from the first grade, your innate advantage in ice magic is irreplaceable by other students."

I want to be your friend.

What Xuan Ge truly wanted to say was... "I want to cultivate with you."

Of course, Xuan Ge did this not because he was lustful.

Although Yue Mulan before him possessed a fair complexion and a pair of purple eyes that exuded a unique charm, Xuan Ge was always more concerned with his studies.

The reason he wanted to do this was that combining the other party's icy magic with Xuan Ge's own blazing magic would have a miraculous effect in dual cultivation.

Dual cultivation... Xuan Ge knew that most high schools discouraged students from dual cultivation, fearing that students would not be able to handle it and would ultimately delay their studies.

But things change when you get to university, especially after the top ten universities.

The very process of getting into one of the top ten universities has already demonstrated their willpower and their ability to handle the situation with full discretion.

If both parties possess innate special magical powers, then that is even more worthy of encouragement.

Xuan Ge heard that at Hehuan University, students with innate special magical powers would be gathered together to engage in dual cultivation, triple cultivation, or even dozens of cultivation activities, which greatly promoted the students' cultivation.

But Xuan Ge understood that talking about dual cultivation right away would seem too hasty, and the other party might make an offer to him.

He thought to himself, "Let's become good friends first. That way, we might not have to pay for dual cultivation, or at least we can get a discount."

This was an experience shared with him by a senior brother, which Xuan Ge deeply agreed with. Every bit saved on the path of immortality would lead to greater progress in the future.

Just as Xuan Ge was looking at Le Mulan, a message from Le Jingchen popped into Le Mulan's eyes.

Le Jingchen: I sent you 0.5 spirit coins, did you receive them?
Le Mulan: Okay, I received it, thank you, brother.

Le Jingchen: The Le family on the second floor is one floor away from us. They will prioritize taking care of themselves if they have resources. Relatives like us on the first floor will only be truly accepted and invested in if we achieve results.

Le Jingchen: You said last time that you lived with Zhang Yu?
Le Jingchen: Can you get me some feather juice?

Inside the classroom, Xuan Ge looked at Le Mulan's stunned expression and thought to himself, "Am I, a dignified third-level cultivator, surprising her by wanting to be friends with her?"

Xuan Ge said, "Classmate Le?"

Le Mulan gave a somewhat absent-minded "hmm".

Le Jingchen: The companies here are interested in Feather Juice. If you can produce more, we'll have a better chance to stand out on the second floor.

Le Mulan: There are four of us living here now, which is not very convenient... What if other people want it too once they know I want it? Didn't you say we shouldn't let anyone know about this?

Le Jingchen: So what if there are two people around? Can't you find a chance to sneak up and do it?
Le Mulan: After what happened last time, he became wary of me and it was difficult for him to make a move.

In the classroom, Xuan Ge said, "Le, where do you usually practice after class? Let's practice together?"

Le Jingchen: Did you understand? Just do as I taught you: take the initiative, take things easily, and snatch chestnuts from the fire.

Le Mulan: Doing this... doesn't feel right.

Le Jingchen: Lanlan, you're not a high school student anymore, you're a college student now, and you've even moved to the second floor.

Le Jingchen: You need to understand that many things you can't do in high school, you can do in college, and even do them extensively. Don't bring your high school habits with you.

Xuan Ge noticed that Le Mulan's breathing had become heavier and she looked nervous, which puzzled him.

"This woman... is a bit strange."

Xuan Ge said, "Classmate Le?"

Le Mulan snapped out of her daze and looked at the other person, saying, "Xuan, I want to be alone for a while. Let's talk about it next time."

……

93 floors.

With a shout, and after another round of practicing the Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique, Zhang Yu had already cultivated this technique to level 10.

As the images of his training kept flashing through his mind, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "After level 10, the Battle Demon Life Loss Technique can unleash a second burst, resulting in the loss of several years of lifespan..."

"With the first burst of power, combined with the activation of the body through the martial arts holy embryo, and after taking more medicine, I can perform it without side effects for a certain period of time."

"But this double burst..."

Zhang Yu thought about it and still decided not to give it a try.

"There are less than two weeks left before the three-month basic course ends. If I hurry up before the exam, I should be able to raise my Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique to level 20."

Just then, Fu Ji said, "Zhang Yu, it's time to proceed with the ceremony."

(End of this chapter)