The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 52 - 42 Funding

Chapter 52: Chapter 42 Funding

He walked out of the building.

It was only then that Li Yi allowed himself a slight sigh of relief.

He had been very aware that if he hadn’t handled the situation well, it wouldn’t have been so easy to leave that basement. He might have been killed on the spot by Yang Yilong.

Of course, a set of Boxing Techniques might not have been enough to compel Yang Yilong to act. After all, as long as Li Yi didn’t teach it, Yang Yilong would have no way of dealing with him. But what if Li Yi’s actions had revealed the Mysterious Object he carried?

Techniques combined with the Mysterious Object were enough to make Yang Yilong break so-called moral standards and make Li Yi disappear from this world without hesitation.

Li Yi was not naive enough to think Yang Yilong wouldn’t do such a thing.

The moment the elevator was controlled and he found himself alone in the underground training area, he understood that Yang Yilong was determined to obtain his Boxing Techniques.

Whether through intimidation or temptation, without handing over the Boxing Techniques, Li Yi would never have been able to leave.

Realizing this, Li Yi generously gave away his Boxing Techniques for free before any confrontation could escalate, leaving Yang Yilong no opportunity to strike.

"Those incomplete Techniques aren’t so easy to practice. Without professional guidance, it’s very easy to practice them wrong. Once the force is unleashed incorrectly, it’s already too late... but I’ve taken note of this debt. Now he’s strong and I’m weak, I can only bow my head, but if one day I’m the strong one, he’d better not blame me for not showing mercy."

Without looking back, Li Yi hailed a taxi and left AnDing District. As the taxi drove away, his gaze gradually turned icy.

Having lived in the old city district, he was well aware that the survival of the fittest was the essence of this world.

Even in AnDing District, the law couldn’t control a Cultivator as powerful as Yang Yilong.

The fact that He Jun was split in half in public the day before was proof enough.

"I’m still too weak. I need to continue improving."

After reflecting for a moment, Li Yi slowly closed his eyes and made a resolute decision in his heart: he had to focus on his Cultivation when he got back with the money.

Only when he was strong would such helplessness cease to happen.

"This outing, I earned a total of nine hundred and ninety-nine thousand being a guide, made eight hundred thousand from one trip to the dangerous area, received two million in compensation, and then sold a Biao beast for twenty million. After deducting personal compensation of five hundred thousand each for the families of Zhang Gao and Brother Tao, I am left with twenty-two million seven hundred and ninety thousand."

"With such a large sum of money, I should be set for a while without buying a property in AnDing District."

"However, to be on the safe side, it’s better to deposit this money in the bank first."

Li Yi asked the taxi driver to stop in front of a bank, deposited twenty million, and then went to purchase nutrient liquids with the remaining money.

This time he splurged, clenched his teeth, and bought twenty vials of Golden Nutrient Liquid.

Each vial of Golden Nutrient Liquid was priced at one hundred thousand.

Twenty vials cost him two million.

He had inquired about it and learned that Golden Nutrient Liquid could not only replenish the nutrients needed by Cultivators but also heal physical injuries, nourish the body, and promote cell regeneration. If used by ordinary people over a long period, it could even extend one’s lifespan.

Now that he had money, Li Yi felt it necessary to invest in himself and not be stingy, especially since he still had internal injuries that needed to be treated.

He then bought a case of fifty 10 Series nutrient liquids for the medical cabin, which would nourish the Silent Ones’ bodies. Though not as effective as Golden Nutrient Liquid, the Silent Ones being paralyzed, their need for nutrient liquids wasn’t particularly high. The 10 Series was already a top-notch supplement available on the market.

After all, he couldn’t neglect his parents now that he had money.

This expenditure cost him two million five hundred thousand, leaving him with only two hundred and ninety thousand in cash.

Li Yi also inquired about Cultivation Cabins, only to find that they were not sold in stores, and that one had to place a custom order with the main company to purchase them. As for the price, no one knew. The clerk only mentioned that the reservation fee started at a minimum of one hundred million.

Hearing this price, Li Yi was taken aback. He then asked about the latest medical cabins.

The medical cabins were also exorbitantly priced, with the cheapest one being five million and the most expensive one being eighteen million.

After hearing the prices, Li Yi could only clench his fists and leave dejectedly.

He wasn’t yet qualified to use a medical cabin.

Having purchased the nutrient liquids, Li Yi did not linger any longer. After buying some daily necessities, he hurried home.

Returning to the familiar old city district.

Li Yi couldn’t help but frown.

The air was filled with a rotten, damp, and fishy smell.

This odor was pungent and unbearable.

"The smell hasn’t changed, it’s my nose that has become more sensitive. This is a sign of bodily Evolution," Li Yi thought to himself.

Enduring the odor, he walked into the dim stairwell.

As he ascended the stairs, Li Yi paused slightly. He narrowed his eyes and saw many faint specks of light floating in the air.

They resembled fireflies, yet also seemed like some unknown energy.

He attempted to touch them but felt nothing.

After the person passed by, those specks of light scattered again, like dust particles in the sunlight.

"Since the Spirit Medium was opened, I’ve been able to see some abnormal things in my vision, maybe I’ll get used to it after a while," Li Yi shook his head, not minding it, and went to the door to open it, returning to his familiar home.

"Dad, Mom, I’m back."

As usual, he greeted the quietly still home and then turned on the lights, brightening the previously dim surroundings considerably.

This time, having made some money, Li Yi didn’t need to save on electricity bills and could afford a little luxury.

Entering the bedroom.

Li Yi checked the medical pods.

Seeing his parents, who had been lying in the medical pods for years, Li Yi sighed and skillfully replaced the nutrient fluids with two number ten bottles.

"I don’t know when you two will wake up, but you don’t have to worry anymore. Your son has made some money, bought a box of nutrient fluid, and you will never have to worry about having nothing to eat again. Also, I’ve saved twenty million in my account; I’m thinking of using this money for cultivation. Once I’ve made progress, I’ll find a way to make some money, and we’ll move out of the old district to live in the AnDing District."

"We’ve come through the hardest times at home; our family will be happier from now on."

"Alright, I’ll stop here, your son has to go cultivate now, time is pressing, and I can’t afford to waste it," Li Yi said after briefly chatting with his parents, then left the room.

Before starting his cultivation, he checked his phone.

In the family group chat, a message suddenly appeared: "Haha, my son isn’t freeloading anymore, he’s about to unlock the Spirit Medium, and it won’t be long before he becomes a Cultivator."

"It’s Uncle Biao’s child," Li Yi suddenly remembered this.

However, Uncle Biao’s child probably didn’t have a high talent for cultivation, as he had been lying at home for several years. Even now, becoming a Cultivator, the speed seemed slow.

You should know that I’ve only cultivated for less than a month and already broke through to the Spirit Medium Realm.

Of course, Li Yi had the help of a Mysterious Object to advance so quickly; the two cases were not comparable. Uncle Biao’s child’s cultivation speed must be that of an average person.

Then, Uncle Biao informed everyone in the group: "For the future of our Li family, I hope everyone can support Li Yue’s cultivation. Once Li Yue is successful, he will surely repay everyone. Thank you."

"Congratulations, congratulations."

"Supporting a Cultivator is a good thing; when they succeed, everyone benefits."

"This is all the money I have this month, don’t think it’s too little. I’ll give more next month."

"Li Yue has become a Cultivator? That’s great, we won’t have to worry about being bullied with Li Yue around."

Soon, people in the group started to transfer money, some two thousand, some five thousand, others ten thousand, and even someone transferred one hundred thousand.

After all, they were relatives, and it was quite normal to support each other.

Moreover, having a Cultivator in the family means everyone would have to show some respect; if you don’t give anything, it could easily offend someone.

Li Yi recalled that when his father was cultivating, relatives had also contributed some money to support him. It wasn’t much, but it was still a gesture of goodwill. It was just unfortunate that his father became one of the Silent Ones and failed to repay those relatives and friends.

Now he had to return that debt of gratitude.

With that thought, Li Yi directly transferred an amount, two hundred thousand.

"Li Yi, where did you get so much money? Don’t you still need to take care of your dad? Take this money back, your family is in a more difficult situation and needs it more," Uncle Biao sent question marks and was also hesitant to accept such a large sum.

Everyone knew that Li Yi was a kid, and his family was already taking care of one of the Silent Ones; life was not easy.

Accepting this money might even draw criticism from others.

"It’s okay, I made some money recently working for Uncle Biao, and I too hope a powerful Cultivator will emerge from our family. Once my cousin becomes successful, I hope he looks after us a lot," Li Yi sent the message and then put away his phone.

For him, this money was more about repaying a favor than actual support.

Seeing Li Yi say this, Uncle Biao’s family ultimately chose to accept the money.

Cultivation is a costly affair, something everyone knew; moreover, ordinary people can’t afford to support a Cultivator, so they could only raise one by pooling funds from relatives and friends.

"If I tell them I’m also cultivating, I wonder if these relatives will support me?" Li Yi wondered in his heart.

But then he shook his head.

The fewer people know about his cultivation the better, since after acquiring the Mysterious Object, his cultivation speed was too fast and could invite suspicion; it was better to keep a low profile.

After dealing with these trivial matters, Li Yi finally started to cultivate.

First, he opened a bottle of Golden Nutrient Liquid and drank a measured cup of it.

This was to prevent waking up from hunger halfway through cultivation due to a lack of nutrients.

"The flavor isn’t bad, slightly sweet, cool, and very comfortable; this must be the taste of money," Li Yi thought as he licked the cup, then began to sit cross-legged, adjust his breathing, and entered into Meditation.