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

Chapter 509 When did you guys start? (Thanks to '酱sipid' for the generous donation)
Seeing the change in Jiutian Liu's expression, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Is he getting anxious?"

Jiutian Liu simply couldn't understand why Zhang Yu would bring up matters concerning the sect.
Joining a sect... is that something you even think about? Is it even worthy of your attention?

But the next moment, Jiutianliu realized: "This guy... is probably using the sect as a pretext to try and ask for an exorbitant price."

Thinking of this, Jiutian Liu sneered inwardly and continued to lead Zhang Yu forward, saying in a low voice, "The geniuses who can enter the sect are all true chosen ones. Their entry into the sect was already decided long before they were born."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu asked in surprise, "Before birth?"

Zhang Yu originally thought that it was already amazing that some rich people were born into a world where they surpassed countless others. But now, Jiu Tian Liu in front of him was telling him that some people were destined to join a sect before they were even born.

Jiutianliu said calmly, "Some people are born with the destiny of heaven and earth, and their future is determined by their parents' generation. Even a single hair of theirs is far more precious than yours."

“Some people have undergone two lifetimes of arduous cultivation, and their foundation is already a thousand or ten thousand times greater than yours. They can enter a sect with their extraordinary abilities.”

"There are also some people... who are born by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of yin and yang, and whose master-disciple order is determined early on."

Jiutianliu turned his head and looked at Zhang Yu as if he were a child who had said something wrong. He said indifferently, "If it were two hundred years earlier in ancient times, you might be able to enter a sect with your current level, but with the immortal techniques of that time, could you have reached this level at this age?"

"In today's world, whether you can join a sect is already decided before you're even born. What makes you think you can compete for it?"

At this point, Jiutian Liu changed the subject again, offering words of comfort: "However, not being able to enter a sect may not be a bad thing. Staying down here will bring you a carefree life..."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "It's so carefree down there, why don't you go to the first floor?"

Jiutianliu, unaware of Zhang Yu's thoughts, continued, "Moreover, with the assistance of the finance department, the peak you can reach in the future has already exceeded your imagination."

"Once you join, we will gather good fortune for you, ensuring at least one hundred trending topics a year and over a million daily exposures, making your name known throughout Wanfa and even among all college students, turning you into a top influencer in your field, and making your fortune soar to the sky."

"With connections in the financial field, countless businesses will want to partner with you, allowing you to secure a large amount of advertising and monetize your luck, ensuring that you will face no financial obstacles on your path to the Nascent Soul stage."

"There's also support for limiting your traffic. Even if you're suppressed and have your traffic limited by the Divine Lord of the Jade Nectar, we can still help you check the situation through the Eight True Gods, and even lift the ban..."

Zhang Yu asked, "Is it really impossible to join a sect?"

Jiutian Liu chuckled in exasperation. He pointed at Zhang Yu and said, "Stop trying to use sects to bargain. The conditions we're offering you today won't be higher than any other system. Weapon crafting won't do, and neither will earth and wood."

"If anyone says they can help you get into a sect, there's only one possibility: they're lying to you."

"Because no one but a liar can meet your demands."

No matter what Jiutianliu said, Zhang Yu understood that it was impossible for him to join the finance department.

After all, the financial system's approach of playing the financial game, manipulating luck, leveraging traffic, using high leverage, engaging in insider trading, etc., is completely incompatible with him and cannot fully utilize his advantages.

On the contrary, the weapon crafting department not only allows him to better utilize his strengths and achieve better results, but also Magnetism True Monarch has been very kind to him in nurturing him. His current experimental project on the Nascent Soul Dharma Body is still in Magnetism True Monarch's hands.

Whether from a rational perspective, a long-term viewpoint, or a personal sentiment... in Zhang Yu's eyes, the appeal of the finance major is far less than that of the weapon crafting major.

Overall, joining the weapon crafting department will increase the success rate of joining a sect in the future.

Seeing Zhang Yu's stubbornness, Jiu Tianliu realized that the task his senior brother had entrusted to him was about to fall into his hands, and his expression couldn't help but turn slightly unpleasant.

He said coldly, "Zhang Yu, I advise you to carefully consider your answer today."

"Your loans, your luck, your company's projects... they're all related to finance."

"As far as I know, you and your company don't have much money left in your accounts, do you?"

Zhang Yu understood that Jiutian Liu was clearly threatening him.

Perhaps after rejecting the finance major this time, he'll be stuck with loans, or even have his luck stolen? His company might also run into trouble?

But Zhang Yu shook his head: "Sorry, I really have no interest in finance."

Watching Zhang Yu's departing figure, Jiu Tianliu's eyes held both disbelief and anger at being rejected.

Since joining the Department of Finance, Jiu Tianliu has been the center of attention wherever he goes. Countless people surround him and flatter him, just to get a little bit of the Department of Finance's resources.

He's always the one representing the finance department in rejecting others; when has anyone ever rejected an investment from their finance department?
"Zhang Yu..."

Jiutianliu shook his head and muttered, "Fool."

Not long after Zhang Yu left the finance department, a series of messages appeared in his eyes.

All of these are news reports of problems with projects the company is handling, and partners wanting to temporarily suspend cooperation.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Is it starting already?"

He knew that many construction companies in the civil engineering department borrowed money from the finance department or took on projects from real estate companies in the finance department.

Even a small fluctuation in funds, a change in work processes, or a delay in project payments can cause huge losses for construction companies.

Zhang Yu understood that suspending cooperation between the civil engineering department's construction company and Zhang Yu was just a matter of a word from the finance department, and even Director Gao would have a hard time stopping it.

Meanwhile, Yingxin also sent a message: "Boss, the company is out of money. The employees haven't been paid their wages for the past two days."
Yingxin: They also asked me to ask you why the project suddenly stopped?

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Meanwhile, not long after Zhang Yu left, the banquet for the Civil Engineering Department also ended unhappily.

Right now, in Magnetism True Lord's office.

Director Gao's projection descended, and looking at the Magnetic Pole True Monarch before him, he said, "You were right when you warned me before, the Finance Department is indeed eyeing Zhang Yu."

"Unfortunately, even though I sped up my actions, they still managed to interfere."

"These guys are taking this matter more seriously than I originally expected."

Magnetism True Monarch was well aware of the importance the Finance Department placed on this matter. After all, it was through Heavenly Chapter True Monarch that she had been constantly releasing information about the progress of the Nascent Soul Reincarnation experiment, repeatedly demonstrating Zhang Yu's importance and continuously stimulating the Finance Department.

Magnetism True Lord said, "Aren't you worried that Zhang Yu will join the Finance Department after visiting it?"

Director Gao recalled the scene of Zhang Yu refusing Lian Shu Zhenjun and sighed, "He has more guts than I did when I was young, and he's also smarter than I was when I was young."

"I believe he won't be easily intimidated by the finance department."

"But even if he stays in the Civil Engineering department, I can't protect him."

Director Gao's eyes also reflected the news that some projects Zhang Yu's company had encountered had been suspended.

Director Gao understood that this was just the beginning; if no one took care of him, Zhang Yu would face increasingly strong attacks from the finance department.

In the history of Wanfa University, there have been instances of brilliant students who rose to prominence only to be ultimately ruined by the finance department.

Thinking of this, Director Gao looked at Magnetism True Monarch and said, "Magnetism, you should take Zhang Yu in. Only you can protect him."

Magnetism True Monarch sighed and said, "But he is, after all, your carefully nurtured disciple, how could I..."

But then Director Gao suddenly said, "Zhang Yu has wanted to enter the weapon crafting department for a long time, hasn't he?"

Magnet Lord: "Why do you say that?"

Director Gao said, "I discovered that he is learning the art of weapon crafting."

Magnetism True Monarch said calmly, "It's not surprising that someone with both earth and wood elements also practices some weapon crafting techniques. They'll always be useful for controlling magical artifacts and maintaining their magical bodies in the future..."

Director Gao interrupted, "When did you start?"

Magnet Lord: "What did you say?"

Director Gao: "Was it that time... when I asked you to coach Zhang Yu in the civil engineering competition room, did you take a liking to him?"

"Is it the time I asked you to help him make a magical artifact?"

"Or perhaps after he gets his military ID, when I talk to you about him?"

Magnetism True Monarch said, "Old Gao, don't overthink it. Zhang Yu's aptitude and talent are good, but they can't compare to our friendship. If you want him to stay in the Department of Civil Engineering, I can help you."

Director Gao smiled helplessly: "Should we force him to stay in the Civil Engineering department now? Watch him be suppressed by the Finance department forever? Wouldn't he resent me for the rest of his life?"

Magnet Lord looked at Director Gao seriously and asked, "Chongguang, are you angry?"

"Angry?" Director Gao said calmly, "What right do I, a civil engineering student, have to be angry?"

"Besides, you've given me a lot of face this time, how could I be angry with you? You're the head of the weapon-refining department, how could I dare to be angry with you?"

Magnetism True Lord sighed, "Alas, Chongguang, things are not as you think."

Just then, Zhang Yu's image appeared in the air, indicating that he had arrived at the door and was requesting to enter.

Director Gao: "He came to see you."

Magnetism True Lord said, "I sent him here."

As they were talking, the office door opened, and Zhang Yu walked in.

However, due to the active intervention of the Magnetism True Lord, Zhang Yu could not see Director Gao's presence at this moment, while Director Gao could clearly see Zhang Yu and the Magnetism True Lord in front of him.

Magnetism Master beckoned Zhang Yu over and asked, "How's the Finance Department?"

So Zhang Yu began to recount his experience visiting the Department of Finance, telling Magnetism True Lord everything in detail.

Just then, Magnetism True Monarch rubbed Zhang Yu's head and said, "You turned down the Finance Department's invitation?"

(End of this chapter)