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

Chapter 438 Military Certificate Announcement

Hearing what Director Gao said, Zhang Yu's heart stirred. He knew that the departmental competition was a selection competition organized by Wanfa University itself. The so-called first place representing the Civil Engineering Department in the inter-school league was also a rule set by the Civil Engineering Department itself, which was used to resolve factional disputes such as the war faction and the peace faction.

Theoretically speaking, the team members can be adjusted to a certain extent.

However, this raises suspicions of behind-the-scenes manipulation and backdoor dealings.

However, Zhang Yu thought that he would have already obtained his military certificate by then, so even if he did do that, probably no one would gossip.

"It feels so good to get in through connections based on your own merit."

Director Gao then said, "Alright, now you should focus on recovering from your injury."

"If you have a problem and don't want to go to the hospital, then go to Xiao Qingxuan for treatment."

"However, ancient medical techniques are not very mystical in many ways. The principles behind them have not been fully explored yet. You can decide for yourself."

Zhang Yu asked in confusion, "Looking at the letter?"

Director Gao said, "If it works well, trust it; if it doesn't, stop using it."

……

After completing the contract, Zhang Yu was entitled to a monthly reimbursement allowance of 30 spirit coins.

On his way back to the dormitory, he had already begun to plan how to spend the money.

“Services from the spirit world are definitely needed.”

"There are also medicine and Taoist services."

"Sigh, the materials for refining weapons can't be reimbursed... So I'll just have to rely on the 30 spirit coins for other expenses."

"The spirit coins saved will be used to improve our weapon crafting skills."

With a sense of helplessness in his heart, Zhang Yu returned to his dormitory and then went to Taiqing Realm again to begin his weapon-refining course.

He thought to himself, "Once I get my military certificate, I'll probably have to hurry up and work on the Seven Wonders of Civil Engineering. By then, I probably won't have much time to study online."

Although he was likely to get his military certificate this time, Zhang Yu was not too proud of it.

After all, his goal is to participate in the top ten leagues and be admitted to the top ten sects.

To achieve this, he still feels there isn't enough time.

Having witnessed the battle between Mo Shangjin and Xuan Liangtian last year, he understood even more clearly that there was still a huge gap between him and those senior students who had mastered military-grade martial arts.

Mo Shangjin also failed to defeat Tianyao University and win first place in the inter-school civil engineering league.

Above the Ink Entropy Ashes, there are students in the top-tier universities' flagship programs who have mastered military-grade Taoist arts, military-grade magical bodies, military-grade magical treasures... and even divine spiritual roots.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "I'm still at least three or four levels away from being among the truly top-tier university students."

"If I want to successfully transfer to the weapon crafting department during university, time will be even tighter..."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu felt tense all over again and began to make the most of his time recuperating by studying online classes in Taiqing Realm.

……

Just as Zhang Yu was making the most of his time and studying quietly.

On a training field.

A senior civil engineering student smiled and said to Ping Han, "Brother Han, is your military certificate in the bag this time?"

Ping Han waved his hand and said, "The results aren't out yet."

A senior civil engineering student said, "We've all heard from the other participants that you performed the best overall. If you don't get the military certificate, who will?"

Ping Han stopped the other person from continuing, saying, "Don't talk nonsense. We'll wait for the results to be announced from above."

Just then, another student said, "Brother Han, what's your take on the future trend of Qiongjiang Coin?"

Ping Han smiled slightly and said confidently, "The Divine Lord of Qiongjiang is a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator, and he is also backed by Hehuan University. Dual cultivation is an indispensable element of immortal cultivation techniques and a necessity for countless cultivators..."

"Especially since the lottery for the Divine Nectar is starting tomorrow, with such good news, the price of the coin will definitely surge again after tomorrow."

"The prize-giving ceremony for a thousand fellow practitioners will be broadcast live. It's like a thunderclap in spring, opening a new chapter for the dual cultivation industry and creating a siphon effect. Now is the window of opportunity to make money."

"If you want my advice, it's to buy."

"It's never too late to buy Qiongjiang coins."

The students around them nodded repeatedly, looking even more attentive than if they were in class.

When Mo Shangjin arrived, he saw everyone gathered around Ping Han, listening to him talk about the Qiongjiang Coin.

Upon seeing this, Mo Shangjin frowned slightly and coughed, "Time to get ready for training."

After reminding him several times, and watching the team members reluctantly disperse, Mo Shangjin's brows furrowed even more deeply.

Ping Han looked at Mo Shangjin and smiled, "Old Mo, did you read the information I sent you?"

Mo Shangjin said calmly, "The fluctuations in Qiongjiang Coins are too great; I don't play with them."

Ping Han laughed and said, "I know you love your school, so you only buy coins from Wanfa University."

"But you really should try this time. From the Qiongjiang Divine Lord's lottery to the thousand-fellow cultivator conference, the Qiongjiang Coins will definitely skyrocket in the coming period. It's practically picking up money with your eyes closed..."

Mo Shangjin waved his hand to stop the other person and said, "Alright, you don't need to tell me anymore. During training, don't talk about cryptocurrency trading with anyone else, it will affect everyone's performance."

But in the following days, as rumors about Ping Han obtaining his military certificate spread more and more in the Civil Engineering department, and as the amount of Qiongjiang Coins continued to increase, Mo Shangjin found that the atmosphere in the team was getting more and more strange.

During training, his teammates always seemed distracted, clearly checking the price of the cryptocurrency every now and then.

Team members would often stand there looking blank, or ask Ping Han about cryptocurrency trading whenever they had a spare moment. Several even asked Mo Shangjin for money to buy more Qiongjiang Coin.

Even Ping Han... Mo Shangjin could sense that the other party was increasingly less focused on training, spending his time either chatting with people in the coaching group or posting various things online to promote Qiongjiang Coin.

So on this day, Mo Shangjin finally couldn't help but approach the other party.

But in the face of Mo Shangjin's accusations, Ping Han said confidently, "We've clearly won first place in the departmental competition, so there's no need to rush into training, is there?"

"Instead of wasting this time, it would be better to borrow more money and buy some Qiongjiang coins."

"Isn't the improvement from solid cryptocurrency trading far more reliable than this kind of superficial training?"

After several unsuccessful negotiations, the two sides engaged in an even more heated argument.

Finally, with a loud bang, Ping Han was sent flying by Mo Shangjin's palm strike.

Mo Shangjin said coldly, "If you want to continue to ruin the team's atmosphere and lead everyone to study Qiongjiang Coins all day long, then you should leave the team."

Silently standing up, Ping Han gave Mo Shangjin a deep look and slowly said, "Mo Shangjin! I have the opportunity to help everyone make money, what's wrong with that?"

"You've already missed your chance, do you really want us to earn less too?"

Mo Shangjin: "Get lost."

An invisible force sent Ping Han flying with a bang, shooting out like a meteor, traveling hundreds of meters before crashing heavily to the ground.

Mo Shangjin looked at the other team members and said coldly, "Anyone else who shares his idea can leave."

"No, then let's focus on training from now on."

On the other side, Ping Han slowly stood up, his heart boiling with anger: "Mo Shangjin, now that you have mastered military-grade martial arts, you are stronger. It's okay for you to kick me."

"Once I get my military certificate, I'll master the Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power... I'll wait for you to invite me back."

……

in the dormitory.

Zhang Yu swung his fists and feet, feeling the condition of his own body.

"The injuries have mostly healed."

"It looks like I'll be able to go back to work on the construction site tomorrow."

Just then, Magnetism True Lord sent a message.

Magnet Lord: From now on, you can use the 30 spirit coins you need for cultivation expenses each month to have a magic weapon custom-made by Ye Xingli.

Magnet Lord: Night Star Li will assign you a task; you'll have to refine your own magic weapon then.

Upon seeing the message from Magnetism True Monarch, Zhang Yu's eyes flickered. If this were done, wouldn't the magic weapon and the funds for purchasing it all... belong to him?
"At most, you'll just have to pay for the materials."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "In this way, I can use the 30 spirit coins I have each month to refine weapons."

So for the next few days, Zhang Yu continued his life of wandering between the classroom, the construction site, the spirit world, and the Taiqing Realm.

Attending classes, working, learning civil engineering knowledge, studying weapon crafting courses, practicing weapon crafting skills... these activities occupied almost all of Zhang Yu's life.

With more abundant financial support, Zhang Yu felt his weapon-refining skills improve by leaps and bounds, and an idea welled up in his mind.

Looking at the chain magic diagram set of the Treasure Appraisal Manual, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Once I have more funds, perhaps I should find some time to try practicing weapon crafting techniques."

As Director Gao had predicted, the civil engineering competition within the department was held ahead of schedule.

Zhang Yu and Shi Huaiyu formed another team and participated in the first round of the selection competition.

The selection process was the same as the previous one: a high-speed sprint in a chaotic force field, ultimately selecting the top 20 teams based on their overall performance.

The matches for the top 20 have been scheduled for several days later.

The match list had already been decided, but looking at his opponent this time... surprised Zhang Yu slightly.

"It's Ma Xuan again?"

Zhang Yu recalled the arduous battle of the previous year and his own progress over the past year, thinking to himself, "This time it should be much easier."

……

In Ma Xuan's competition group.

Ma Xuan: I didn't expect my opponent to be Zhang Yu again this time.
Su Yanyang: This time I'll take you flying.

Su Yanyang: I've seen Zhang Yu's skill level. His progress over the past year is probably far less than mine.

Ma Xuan: Haha, if the two of us join forces and launch a minor three-way attack, we'll definitely defeat him and Shi Huaiyu.

Ji Yuanshu looked at the conversation in the group and was secretly excited: "With Su Yanyang joining us now, we will definitely be able to beat Zhang Yu's team. Then my overall score will be able to catch up again, or even surpass his."

Ma Xuan: Let's discuss the specific tactics.
Su Yanyang: Ever since my last defeat, I've carefully studied Zhang Yu's fighting style and have already devised a sure-fire strategy.
Su Yanyang: His tactics are disgusting, but they also have major flaws. As long as we control him, the rest are not a threat.
Su Yanyang: What's more, we've already greatly increased our strength through cryptocurrency trading during this period.

As Ma Xuan, Ji Yuanshu, and other team members watched Su Yanyang speak eloquently, they felt that his analysis was exceptionally accurate and his tactics were well-prepared. The more they listened, the more confident and invigorated they became.

But suddenly, Su Yanyang stopped sending messages.

Ma Xuan waited for a while and called out to the other party in the group, but there was still no response.

He messaged the other person: Old Su?

Ma Xuan: Where are you?

After a long silence, Su Yanyang finally replied: [Cracked]
Su Yanyang: [Bitter]
Ma Xuan: Speak properly, stop just sending emoticons, what's wrong?
Su Yanyang: The results of the military ID test are in.
(End of this chapter)