I am a demonic cultivator, not a capitalist with a conscience.

Chapter 195 The Joyful Union Sect is truly terrifying (16)

The title "Friend of the Star Lord" sounds quite prestigious, and it truly is.

A Star Lord's friend can only be a Star Lord, but if you exploit the loophole of incarnation, it's not impossible.

Besides improving his spiritual root rating from 93 to 94, this title also granted him an additional title skill:
[Knowledge is power] (Level 1)!

As the star deity in charge of culture, the Wenchang Star Deity's titles and skills are also related to culture.

When fighting with others, you can impact their spirit. The greater the difference in cultural scores between you and your opponent, the better the impact will be.

If you can score 50 points higher than your opponent, you will be able to completely overwhelm them and leave them at your mercy.

When attacked by the primordial spirit, the difference in cultural scores between the two will result in a reduction, with the greater the difference, the better the reduction effect.

Simply put, it means that attacks deal additional magic damage and grant magic resistance; the more knowledge you have, the more powerful you become.

Upon seeing the skill description, Chen Yu felt that this skill fully demonstrated what it means for idiots to have no human rights.

Although it can only enhance or reduce the combat power of the primordial spirit, there is no restriction on whether the attack is a magic technique or a physical technique, which means that a fist can also cause a primordial spirit impact.

Why does the title and skill of this star lord, who is clearly a cultural figure, have such a martial arts flavor?

Noticing Chen Yu's hesitation, Zhuge Xingjun asked gently, "Chen Yu, what are you thinking about? Why don't you tell me?"

"I'm thinking, this skill seems quite suitable for body cultivators."

"That's right, excelling in both academics and sports. However, this title isn't really suitable for physical cultivation, since physical cultivators aren't very good at academic subjects. But you're an exception, which is why I gave you this title. Also, verbal attacks count as attacks, and the stronger the taunt, the better the attack."

Looking at the gentle Zhuge Xingjun, Chen Yu realized that he really couldn't hate him.

This meticulous care is a perfect match for the surname "Zhuge".

Then, Chen Yu thought of another question and quickly asked, "Star Lord, I have a question. The upper limit for academic subjects is one hundred. If both sides have one hundred, then it's useless, isn't it?"

"No. You only have a score of 100 now because that's all the level you can currently access. After you go to university, the upper limit for some subjects will increase, and that will be useful. Like your current physical education score, you may only have 75 points, but do you really think you only have 75 points?"

Chen Yu thought for a moment and nodded to indicate that he understood.

With his own level nine straight punch and level nine power dissipation, plus the Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound and the system's combat techniques, he would definitely score more than 75 points in actual combat.

The reason I only scored 75 is because many of my skills are not tested in the college entrance examination.

According to Zhuge Xingjun, once he enters university, his other scores will also be included in his overall grades, at which point they will have another purpose.

Just as Chen Yu was about to feel smug, he was suddenly startled.

I don't know when I fell into the trap of focusing solely on grades, and I almost became assimilated by this place.

All I can say is that grades are like ice; they feel good at first, but then bring endless trouble.

Scores represent quantification, and quantification is very attractive because when everything is quantified, it becomes easier to see one's own improvement, thus leading to a pursuit of quantification.

However, the ultimate result of quantification is alienation, because the essence of quantification is to select talent through design. Those who set quantification standards are like factory owners who design the requirements for parts, and then the parts will process themselves, inevitably producing talent that meets their standards.

Seeing Chen Yu's horrified expression, Zhuge Xingjun nodded and smiled, "It seems you've realized it. This is what we, the Star Lord, have kept secret. The Star Lord knows this is wrong, but is involuntarily drawn to it. If you're interested, try to think about this problem. We don't expect you to solve anything; just a little change would be enough."

Zhuge Xingjun cupped his hands again and said, "We in Wenchang City cannot interfere too much with the trade blockade, but our trading posts can alleviate some of its impact. Wenchang will be responsible for building the road to Tianyuan, and we hope that Tianyuan can also build a similar road."

"This is natural."

With another smile and a bow, Zhuge Xingjun took his leave, preparing to contact the temple keeper to handle other matters. He was an incarnation of the Star Lord, possessing inexhaustible energy and being utterly selfless; he could be completely trusted.

Moreover, he was born from Chen Yu's dream, so his affection for Tian Yuan and Chen Yu was immediately maxed out.

With this incarnation descending, the positive impact on Wenchang City and Tianyuan City will be immeasurable; he is the closest figure to the hero in Bai Yanbing's heart.

But the other party is not human, but an incarnation of a god, a demigod.

For Bai Yanbing, the hero in his heart is actually Chen Yu, who is by his side.

Looking at Chen Yu, he thought for a moment, then said, "Chen Yu, with Zhuge Xingjun around, my workload will be much lighter. If you don't mind, I'd like to stay at your Tianyuan for a few days each month and maybe run a tutoring class or something. Is that alright?"

"Of course! We'll ask Tianyuan Agricultural Machinery Factory for the salary and everything! We'll cover the cost of the tutoring classes! By the way, if possible, it would be best to tutor the teachers first. Tianyuan's teachers are very enthusiastic about education, so it would be best to get them tutored first."

"A tutor... okay, no problem. I'll go prepare the lessons first, and I'll leave once I've finished dealing with the aftermath of the prayer ceremony."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Bai."

"I should be thanking you, thank you so much."

With a relieved bow, Bai Yanbing bid farewell to Chen Yu and several old friends before hurriedly leaving.

He couldn't wait to go to Tianyuan and put his ideals into practice there.

Chen Yu thought his day was over and he could finally go crazy, but then the Dream Weavers Association came over again.

Shi Ling walked over with the certificate and related awards, placed three Spirit Brain Scrolls in Chen Yu's hand, and said, "These are the monthly first and second place awards from the Wenchang City Dream Makers Association. The prize is the latest Spirit Brain. Two for first place and one for second place, for a total of three."

"Thanks. But shouldn't the reward be sent directly to my phone? Why did I have to come over?"

"That's because my aunt... Oops! Slip of the tongue! My sister wanted to get to know you, so she came to meet you."

Upon seeing the woman behind Shi Ling, Chen Yu knew something was wrong.

The other person was a very beautiful woman. When she was with Shi Ling, they looked like sisters, but she had a mature charm that was impossible to ignore.

A pinkish Daoist aura rushed towards him, and this Daoist aura from a Foundation Establishment cultivator almost overwhelmed Chen Yu, making him feel an urge to retreat.

Seeing Chen Yu's conflicted state, the woman smiled and said, "I am the vice president of the Dream Weavers Association, and also Shi Ling's... um... relative. You can call me Shi Qingyao."

The Daoist aura is pervasive; you can even feel its presence if you turn your eyes away.

Striving to build up a defensive line in his Dao heart, Chen Yu said in a low voice, "President Shi, hello."

"I apologize, I recently broke through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and my control over the Daoist principles is not perfect yet, so some of it leaks out from time to time."

"Is a mere leak that serious?"

"This is how the Hehuan Sect's cultivation methods work. I'm sorry, I just wanted to see you briefly and tell you that I really enjoyed your dream, and I hope to see more of your dreams in the future. This is a small gift from me; I hope you like it."

Seeing Chen Yu accept the gift, Shi Qingyao breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled and said, "Alright, I've delivered the gift, I won't bother you any longer. Goodbye."

After saying that, the other person looked at Chen Yu with reluctance, then turned and left.

Chen Yu finally breathed a long sigh of relief after the other person left.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Hehuan Sect are truly terrifying.

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