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Chapter 336 The Unspoken Rules of Martial Arts in Heaven: What's the Point of Practicing Martial Arts If You Don't Have Money?
[Martial Arts Battle in Heavenly Capital, Tower of Wealth and Martial Prowess, on the plaza outside the tower]

Wow!

The water splashed from the fountain in the square fell on the bluestone slabs, wetting the tips of Chenkong's shoes.

He stared at the Tower of Wealth and Martial Arts before him, his eyes almost wide open.

"Liu Ma, are you sure that anyone can pass the badge challenge of this martial arts tower?"

The gate, adorned with brass rivets and vermilion, flanked by stone lions holding luminous crystal balls in their mouths, and welcoming waiters in gold-trimmed suits carrying silver platters filled with chilled juice.

Looking at the magnificent martial arts tower in front of him, Chen Kong wondered if he had come to the wrong place.

This isn't some martial arts tower! It's clearly a nightclub gleaming with gold!

After all, in his mind, the Martial Arts Tower should be like the 'Tower of Shattered Rock'.

The bluestone slabs were cracked, rusty swords hung on the old weapon rack, and the air smelled of rock ash.

Instead of what it is now, where even the wind smells of champagne and money.

In response, Liu Ma patted him on the shoulder with a smile and said confidently, "Look at you, so unsophisticated. Haven't you ever heard of 'the poor scholar, the rich warrior'?"

"You think practicing martial arts is just about throwing punches? Don't be naive. Things like body tempering fluids and star energy stimulants—they're all expensive!"

"Wealth is also a part of martial arts potential."

"what?!"

Chen Kong looked at Liu Ma in astonishment, seemingly never having imagined that such an impure view of money could exist within the realm of pure martial arts.

Can such a money-grubbing martial art still be considered martial arts?

Perhaps sensing Chen Kong's doubts, Liu Ma pointed to a skyscraper next to the Fuwu Tower and said, "Look over there."

Following the direction Liu Ma pointed, the words "Fuwu Financial Building" instantly came into Chen Kong's view.

In this building, many people went in and out, and those people who went in looked worried, and came out looking worried as well.

What's even stranger is that these people all have star energy fluctuations, clearly indicating that they have cultivated.

"Kong, do you know why I went to work for Big Sister Qianxia Group after I came to Wudao Tiandu?"

Chen Kong was stunned for a moment, because upon careful thought, he realized that he had indeed never asked Liu Ma why he appeared at Qianxia Group as an employee.

It's important to know that although he was ranked last among the Star Children, he was still considered a top-tier genius by outsiders.

We have absolutely not fallen to the point where we need to work for others.

Looking at Chen Kong's puzzled eyes, Liu Ma gazed at the 'Fuwu Financial Building' and said with a sigh, "That's because if it weren't for the big sister redeeming me, I might have spent my whole life working hard for those damned vampires at Fuwu Group."

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Looking at Liu Ma's expression, which seemed to tell a story, Chen Kong couldn't help but ask, "So, how much exactly did you owe the Fuwu Group back then? Huh?"

"Much more than you can imagine."

"why?"

Upon hearing Chen Kong's words, Liu Ma immediately looked at him with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot.

"Brother, you seem to have a big misunderstanding about the term 'Floating City.' You don't think that just anyone can easily establish themselves here, do you?"

"Of course, if you don't have any ambitions and just want to live an ordinary life, then although the cost of living here is high, it's not outrageous."

"But if you have any ambition, the expenses here will far exceed your imagination."

“I thought I was a chosen one, with exceptional talent and a bright future. I figured I could pay off the loan with a little effort.”

"So... I applied for their 'Martial Arts Potential Credit Card' and before I knew it, I had spent it all."

"Martial Arts Potential Credit Card?"

Upon hearing this unfamiliar name, Chen Kong's brain nearly shut down.

He understands the potential of martial arts, and he understands credit cards, but how exactly are these two words combined?

"Potential. Can it be used as credit?"

Liu Ma quickly provided an explanation for this.

"more or less."

Liu Ma nodded, then began to explain the details to Chen Kong, counting on his fingers.

"Before applying for a credit card, Fuwu Group will assess your martial arts potential level. The higher the level, the higher the loan amount you can get."

"I was rated 'A+' at the time, so my quota was a full three million Federal Credits, and this quota would continue to increase based on my Star Envoy level."

"Unfortunately, I was young back then, and I didn't have any spending habits while living at the base, so I didn't plan ahead and just spent it all on impulse." "As a result, before I could find a suitable way to make money, the debt collectors came knocking on my door!"

As he spoke, Liu Ma gritted his teeth and pointed to the window of the Fuwu Financial Building, saying, "You have no idea how ruthless those people are. If they can't pay back their money, they either become their henchmen or use future 'martial arts profits' to pay off their debts, and they even call it 'martial arts loan'."

"If I hadn't met the big sister back then, I'd probably still be guarding the tower for these guys to pay off my debts."

Looking at Kong, whose understanding had been completely refreshed, Liu Ma said quietly, "Kong, do you know what the real unspoken rules are in this Martial Arts Capital?"

Chen Kong shook his head, indicating that he wasn't from Martial Capital and wouldn't know any of this.

"It's very simple, just seven words: If you don't have money, what are you practicing martial arts for?"

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No way, you can do it like that?!
Chen Kong looked at Liu Ma in shock, seemingly never expecting that the Martial Arts Capital, which appeared to be 'martial arts supreme,' would ultimately be 'wealth supreme.'

If you're broke, you'll resort to any martial art you can find. That's just too realistic.

However, before Chen Kong could finish digesting all of this, Vivian, who had already collected the 'Tower of Wealth' assessment information through the Martial Arts Capital Wide-Area Quantum Network, slowly spoke.

"The Tower of Wealth and Martial Arts' core assessment criterion is 'wealth points'."

"Basic assessment: Pay 1000 Federal Coins to directly obtain the 'Entry Certificate'."

"Advanced Assessment: Spend 5000 Federal Credits inside the tower, and the tower guardian will personally guide you through the basic moves of 'Rich Martial Style'."

"Ultimate Assessment: A one-time recharge of 10 Federal Credits will directly award you a Martial Arts Badge, along with a VIP membership within the tower."

"What? You can get badges by spending money? That's outrageous!"

Chen Kong subconsciously touched his pocket, seemingly assessing whether his 'wealth value' was sufficient to pass the test.

In response, Liu Ma smiled, patted him on the shoulder, took out a black card from his pocket, and waved it in front of him.

"Don't worry, our boss has already prepared the 'funding' for us! This card can be used for 30, so we can get the badge directly!"

As he spoke, Liu Ma gestured with his chin toward the waiter at the door.

Upon seeing this, the other party immediately smiled and nodded at the three of them, everything understood without words.

"See? They're all waiting for us!"

Chen Kong looked at the black card in Liu Ma's hand, then at the magnificent golden gate of the Fuwu Tower, and still felt it was a bit unreal.

His ideal martial arts challenge was to fight the tower defender hand-to-hand, and to earn recognition through strength.

Instead of relying on spending money to 'buy' badges, as is the case now.

Is it true that you can't practice martial arts if you don't have money?

Before Chen Kong could figure out this profound question, Liu Ma took the lead and headed towards the Fuwu Tower.

"Let's go, don't just stand here."

"okay."

Meanwhile, at the Qianxia Group headquarters, in the president's meeting room...

“Miss, if you send Liu Ma to Fuwu Tower now, aren’t you afraid that Liu Ma will find out that you are one of the major shareholders behind Fuwu Group?”

"And was it you who deliberately arranged for him to overspend and incur such a large debt in martial arts credits?"

Upon hearing the secretary's words, Yu Qianxia laughed while playing with the Supreme Black Card in her hand.

"What's there to be afraid of? The contract is right there in black and white. What can he do to me?"

"Besides, it wasn't me who made him spend so much money in the first place. If he had just been more rational, none of this would have happened later."

Looking at Yu Qianxia's mischievous grin, the secretary shook her head helplessly.

It was undoubtedly a bit of a stretch to expect Liu Ma, who was only a teenager at the time, to understand the meaning of "rational consumption".

Looking at Yu Qianxia's mischievous grin on the screen, and considering Liu Ma's words not long ago...

The viewers at the 13 stations instantly understood everything.

Good heavens, so the angel who saved Liu Ma was actually the real demon who pushed him into the 'abyss of debt'!
No, weren't all martial artists supposed to be honest people without any ulterior motives?

Why are all the martial artists in Martial Arts Capital so cunning?

Thinking about it this way, Heaven's 'tax collection plan' really isn't that unconventional.

Because he completely adapted to local customs!
PS: Update complete for today.

(End of this chapter)