You dare to cultivate without money?!
Chapter 223 - 223 190 Sacred Body is Finally Formed Exam Leave Note

223: Chapter 190: Sacred Body is Finally Formed, Exam Leave Note 223: Chapter 190: Sacred Body is Finally Formed, Exam Leave Note Inside the cafeteria of Songyang High School.

Zhang Yu scooped a spoonful of pure white synthetic food into his mouth, feeling the sand-like texture rub against his palate as it unleashed a fishy scent of fat and protein in his throat.

This was unflavored synthetic food, tasting like vomit, a combination of some insect and decayed meat.

But no matter how awful it tasted, at least for Zhang Yu, it was currently the cheapest and most cost-effective supplement for the fats, proteins, vitamins…

all the nutrients necessary for survival and cultivation.

“Sigh, poverty.”

With the whole city under surveillance, there were no opportunities left in the shadow tutoring world, sharply reducing Zhang Yu’s income.

Even though he continued selling seeds, and with Bai Zhenzhen’s delivery subsidies, after deducting medical expenses and food costs, there was hardly anything left.

Add to that the 45,000 yuan monthly loan interest, it became even harder for Zhang Yu to save any money.

“Save wherever I can.”

For example, in the cafeteria, Zhang Yu, to save on the daily seasoning cost of synthetic food, chose to enjoy the original flavor of the ingredients.

As for the expenses on renting Spirit Root cultivation, Spirit Realm cultivation, buying cultivation techniques, and purchasing cultivation tools, Zhang Yu cut them all down as well.

“Luckily, after entering the second stage of high school Sacred Body, my digestive and absorption capacity increased greatly, so I no longer need to eat as much as before to meet my body’s needs.”

By continuously saving money like this, Zhang Yu finally had 33,000 yuan in his bank account.

But regarding this 33,000 yuan savings…

“I don’t dare to spend even a penny of it.”

After all, the second round of the Foundation Establishment exam was coming up soon, and apart from the transportation fee, he was truly afraid that this dreaded exam might charge more money again.

“If it really comes to it, I’ll borrow some money from Zhao Tianxing, Qian Shen and the others.”

As Zhang Yu was savoring the natural flavor of his food, Zhao Tianxing, sitting beside him, looked at him with a hesitant expression.

Zhao Tianxing thought to himself, “Yu Zi didn’t beat Bai Zhenzhen in the September and October exams, it seems his mana and physical strength have declined, his mood must be not so good now, right?”

Falling behind in grades…

That seemed like the scariest thing in high school to Zhao Tianxing.

And if you fall behind while being surpassed by your good friend, it could easily end up with losing the friendship altogether.

Like secretly adding more laxatives to a good brother’s food out of envy, putting milk tea in his energy drink, or constantly sending fun short videos…

Zhao Tianxing had seen way too many examples of such incidents where friends fell out due to changes in academic performance.

Besides, Zhao Tianxing could also feel that Bai Zhenzhen’s interactions with Zhang Yu had reduced recently, barely any communication in and out of class.

“They don’t even have dinner together often.” Zhao Tianxing thought to himself, “Could it be that their relationship has really soured?”

“But is it really okay if I just ask them like this?

Will it provoke Zhang Yu?”

“Will it make Zhang Yu feel like…

I’m mocking his decline in grades?”

While Zhao Tianxing was mulling over these thoughts, Qian Shen next to him spoke up, “Zhang Yu, why have your grades been slipping lately?”

Zhang Yu sighed and said casually, “Just broke.”

Taking the opportunity, Zhao Tianxing also asked, “Is everything okay between you and Bai Zhenzhen?

I noticed you guys don’t talk much.”

“Nothing’s wrong, what’s there to be wrong about?”

Zhang Yu thought about the immense pressure he and Bai Zhenzhen were under lately, focusing on their respective cultivation, grasping every minute and second to become stronger, naturally leaving no time to communicate at school, only able to exchange a few words after returning home.

“Besides, Azhen still has to run deliveries, sorting dinner on the road after finishing in the cafeteria daily.”

As Zhang Yu pondered these thoughts, his phone vibrated slightly, he had received a message from Bai Zhenzhen.

Bai Zhenzhen sent a 200 yuan transfer, requesting a receipt.

Bai Zhenzhen: Son, this is for your breakfast tomorrow, mom earned it running deliveries just now.

Zhang Yu: Thanks, mom.

Bai Zhenzhen: But if your seed-selling income continues to decrease next time, mom won’t be able to support you anymore.

Bai Zhenzhen: You’re so young, why is your quality so poor?

Can we think of a way to improve it a bit and make more money?

Zhang Yu no longer continued reading Bai Zhenzhen’s messages, just thought to himself that after returning from this second round of the Foundation Establishment exam, it was indeed time to think of ways to earn more money.

After dinner, he completed four hours of extra tutoring sessions under Mr.

Zhou’s supervision, and then headed back to his apartment outside Purple Cloud High School, along the streets illuminated by lights.

Watching Zhang Yu walk into the apartment, Si Zhouyu, who wasn’t far behind him, stretched.

After the shift change today, it was her turn to monitor Zhang Yu.

And for her, monitoring Zhang Yu was much more relaxing than monitoring Bai Zhenzhen.

After all, unlike Bai Zhenzhen who was always running around delivering meals, Zhang Yu spent most of his time either at school or his apartment, leading a repetitive daily life.

Such monotonous and uneventful surveillance even made Si Zhouyu feel a bit helpless.

“However, after being put through the wringer for so long, there should be some movement soon, right?”

Regarding Zhang Yu’s current situation, Si Zhouyu believes he understands better than many teachers and students at Songyang High School.

After all, even the surveillance footage of Zhang Yu in the classroom every day, the school’s various expenses, the results of every exam and test…

Si Zhouyu and the others have access to this diverse data.

In Si Zhouyu’s view, Zhang Yu’s economic status and grades are continuously declining, and his psychological state must be getting worse.

“For a genius who has improved all the way along, watching themselves fall step by step is the most unbearable and easiest way to attack the Dao Heart.”

Si Zhouyu saw similar situations many times when he was in Jinzhou College.

I don’t know how many students who thought they were a bit talented, a bit gifted, and saw themselves as geniuses.

Only after they stepped onto the second level did they realize there are always greater talents, only then did they understand what kind of monsters are the students above the first level…

The so-called geniuses on the first level are merely the gateways to those monsters.

Si Zhouyu shook his head and refocused his thoughts on the present: “Especially now…

Bai Zhenzhen’s grades are improving, and she can earn money by working while tutoring Zhang Yu.”

“His mind must be more and more unbalanced.”

“Well then…

hurry up, let me see what you’re really made of.”

As he thought about this, Si Zhouyu was sitting on the rooftop of a tall building nearby, keeping an eye on the entrance and exit of the apartment, while opening his phone.

“Ah, during this surveillance period, I’ve almost finished listening to all the good novels.”

“Let’s just find one randomly.”

Si Zhouyu knew that the night ahead would be another tough one.

…

While Si Zhouyu was staking out outside.

Zhang Yu, inside the apartment, had just taken off his clothes and began to practice the Dragon Elephant Mountain Crashing Palm, worth two hundred thousand.

After three months of intermittent simulation using the True Spirit Root, this expert-level cultivation technique finally had new Level 10 effects.

The original Level 10 effect of Dragon Elephant Mountain Crashing Palm, called Dragon Sinew Elephant Bone, constantly improved Zhang Yu’s physical structure through intensive training, bestowing it with more Immortal Path-like efficacy and greater endurance, able to withstand and transmit higher force explosions.

And now, after simulation with True Spirit Root, the effect of Dragon Sinew Elephant Bone has been further enhanced, deeply integrating into the mana circulation, granting Zhang Yu’s meridians even greater the capacity for mana flow.

With one palm strike, Zhang Yu’s physical strength, now reaching 9.89 level, exploded with terrifying power as if it could shatter the air, whipping up a storm in the room, causing repeated blasts to echo.

Feeling the raging power within himself, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but let a slight smile creep up his lips.

To outsiders, the data from each test and exam showed no progress, some even decline, but Zhang Yu himself was very aware of how much he progressed during these days.

Meanwhile, Fu Ji watched this scene and inwardly marveled: “This guy…

under such conditions still achieves such rapid progress, what’s the deal with his subsequently enhanced potential?”

Zhang Yu understands that even under such poverty, suppression, and conditions being so stifled, he continued progressing boldly along the Immortal Path, thanks to selling seeds for money, Bai Zhenzhen’s support, True Spirit Root effects, feedbacks from Can Niu Soul Heart Technique under pressure, and more…

The most critical factor is that he completed all ten basic mental methods from high school, which thoroughly completed the chain technique map into a high school Sacred Body.

Elementary – High School Sacred Body (6/6): Increases medicine load, absorption, and metabolism capability to Qi Refinement peak.

Advanced – High School Sacred Body (8/8): Enhances digestion, absorption, and metabolism of food to the Qi Refinement peak.

Ultimate – High School Sacred Body (10/10): Doubles the efficiency and the effect of practicing all Qi Refinement Realm cultivation techniques.

Looking at the chain technique map of the high school Sacred Body, Zhang Yu inwardly lamented: “Now I can spend less when eating, or taking medicine to get stronger effects, without worrying about various side effects.”

“And this last point…

lets me practice cultivation techniques so every single practice now equals three times before.”

“Endurance of eating, medicine, rolling indeed worthy of the high school Sacred Body.”

With such support, Zhang Yu not only saw his physical strength soar to 9.89 level but also increased his mana to 97.56 units.

Only the Dao Heart is somewhat lagging behind, but it has reached Level 7 (18.4%).

“Were it not that the closer to the Qi Refinement data limit, the more difficult it becomes to improve, I fear I’d have long since pushed both physical strength and mana to the limit.”

Just as he thought this, Zhang Yu’s phone vibrated slightly, bringing in a message from Su Haifeng.

Su Haifeng: Still asking for leave?

How dare you ask for leave with how you’re doing?

Zhang Yu internally muttered: “Not approving the leave as expected?

Then if I want to take the Foundation Establishment exam, there’s only…”

Zhang Yu scrolled his phone’s contacts to the Patrol Team Captain, Yun Ni.

According to Zhang Pianpian, if she encountered any difficulties she can try asking Yun Ni for help.

So, after a moment, Zhang Yu sent a message over.

Zhang Yu: Captain Yun, I’d like to ask you for a favor, I want to visit Xiandu City, but the school won’t approve my leave.

Can I go on a business trip with Bai Zhenzhen under the Patrol Team’s name?

Zhang Yu: Rest assured, we absolutely won’t cause any trouble while we’re there, just have some things to do.

Yun Ni replied far faster than Zhang Yu expected.

Yun Ni: Approved, no need to tell me the reason, you don’t have to report back to me either.