Chapter 171: Zhang Yu's Production Tools

"We understand you have a loan with interest due next month. We happen to have an installment plan available with a special discount on handling fees..."

Bai Zhenzhen hung up the phone. Thinking about the over 20,000 yuan in interest due next month and her bank balance of less than 10,000 yuan, she felt she couldn't just lie down and relax anymore.

"Sigh... passing the first round of the Foundation Establishment exam is good."

"But the money's all gone."

The pressure of debt, the intensity of the exams, and a bleak future—all these thoughts immediately dampened Bai Zhenzhen's initial joy of passing the first Foundation Establishment exam and learning the Myriad Swords Without End technique for free.

Although her tutoring income barely covered loan repayments and minimal cultivation expenses, Bai Zhenzhen strongly felt that basic cultivation was far from enough, especially when thinking about her opponents in the Foundation Establishment exam.

"To continue making rapid progress, you need to pour in money! Money! And more money!"

"How can I make a lot of money after going back this time?"

After a moment of thought, Bai Zhenzhen shared her worries with Zhang Yu.

Then a fierce look suddenly appeared on Bai Zhenzhen's face as she said, "Yu Zi, why don't we officially join the Dark Study Gang and participate in gang fights to earn money?"

At this moment, Bai Zhenzhen's strength had reached the level of a third-year high school student, specifically the late Qi Refining stage. With the blessing of her True Spiritual Root, several level 10 cultivation methods derived through deduction, and her mastery of the Myriad Swords Without End technique, her words carried an inherent chilling aura.

Zhang Yu frowned and said, "Participating in gang fights... Does that mean officially joining a gang?"

He worried, "Will we have to kill people?"

Bai Zhenzhen nodded, also expressing concern, "Killing people is indeed..."

"Sigh," Bai Zhenzhen lamented, "Even though the Dark Study Gang offers guarantees, what if after killing someone... we end up losing more than we gain?"

*Was that really her concern?* Zhang Yu looked at Bai Zhenzhen helplessly. Even after living there for almost a year, he sometimes still couldn't grasp the mindset of these Kunxu locals.

Bai Zhenzhen continued, "Then... how about I participate in cultivation method modification? Or perhaps we could sell what we've learned this time?"

"Something this valuable should fetch a good price, right?"

Thinking this, Bai Zhenzhen's eyes lit up.

Zhang Yu also understood. Was Bai Zhenzhen thinking of selling pirated copies of the Myriad Swords Without End technique she had learned?

Zhang Yu sighed helplessly, "Why do your suggestions keep getting more illegal and dangerous? If you get caught with such a precious cultivation method, you'll be finished."

Bai Zhenzhen said matter-of-factly, "How can poor people like us earn a lot of money without doing dangerous work? Do you think safe and lucrative jobs would ever fall to us?"

"If we hadn't learned something good this time, we wouldn't even be qualified for this kind of work!"

Zhang Yu sighed helplessly again and said, "Let me think about it."

He had originally thought that by becoming stronger, he could earn more money through methods like tutoring. However, after witnessing the strength of the Immortals' Capital masters this time, Zhang Yu increasingly felt that he still didn't have enough money.

So, regarding the next steps, Zhang Yu wanted to consult with someone.

A moment later, while Bai Zhenzhen was in the restroom, Zhang Yu awoke Fook Ji.

"Ugh..." Fook Ji groaned, then lazily said, "Well? Did you pass the first round of the Foundation Establishment exam?"

Zhang Yu nodded and briefly explained the situation.

Fook Ji's heart rejoiced upon hearing this. As an experienced con artist and evil god, she immediately sensed Zhang Yu's anxiety about the upcoming Foundation Establishment exam from his words. Fook Ji secretly thought, "This kid won't be able to hold out much longer. He's definitely going to hunt my colleague to further boost his potential."

Fook Ji understood this perfectly; after all, just hearing Zhang Yu's descriptions, she could sense how formidable those students from the Immortals' Capital were. Especially 'Number 23' and 'Number 11' whom Zhang Yu mentioned; their strength was far superior.

When she heard Zhang Yu's thoughts on making money, Fook Ji directly stated, "Deeply cultivating your presence in the dark tutoring world is indeed a good path."

"However, things like modifying cultivation methods or deriving new ones are too complex; your current strength isn't sufficient to handle them."

Zhang Yu: "What about becoming a 'Gold Medal Teacher' for the Dark Study Gang? At our current level... how much could we earn?"

Fook Ji replied, "Becoming a Gold Medal Teacher for the Dark Study Gang also means facing gang conflicts."

"For example, rival teachers challenging you, local gangs targeting you with attacks, or corporate security teams pursuing you..."

"Once you become a Gold Medal Teacher for the Dark Study Gang, the more you earn and the more famous you become, the more terrifying the attacks you'll face, and the stronger you'll need to be."

Not strong enough again? Zhang Yu realized that they seemed to be going in circles, always coming back to the same point.

Just then, Fook Ji said, "Actually, with your terrifying innate potential, if it were boosted further, I believe you'd be able to pass the Foundation Establishment exam, even if you don't earn a fortune."

"Rather than getting deeply involved in gang conflicts with insufficient strength, it's better to boost your own potential."

Zhang Yu knew she was talking about hunting evil gods to increase potential again. This time, Zhang Yu didn't object, only asking, "To hunt your colleague, we'd need information about him. How do you plan to do that?"

Fook Ji rejoiced inwardly and immediately laid out her plan: "The Shadow Gu the other party planted last time has been completely absorbed by me."

"The instructions the other party pre-set in the Shadow Gu were to transmit a message when you logged into the Hall of Enlightenment."

"As long as we follow Yu Xinghan and log into the Spirit Realm's Hall of Enlightenment again, just like last time, I can send false information to them."

"With that false information, we can lure them into a trap, trick them out, and figure out their identity and strength."

"Then we'll find an opportunity to track down information about them in reverse and seize the chance to thoroughly suppress them..."

Zhang Yu said, "That brings me back to my earlier question."

"Even with Yu Xinghan's connection, logging in still costs 100,000 yuan."

"Where would I get that much money right now?"

"So we still have to work and save money first..."

Fook Ji, however, was prepared and said, "You need to cultivate and work. When will you save enough? The next round of exams is only two months away."

"I've thought of a way for you to earn some pocket money."

Zhang Yu asked curiously, "What way?"

Fook Ji smiled mysteriously, "You have something unique about you that could sell for a good price."

Zhang Yu froze slightly, then after a moment of thought, his face stiffened, and he whispered, "Are you... are you going to sterilize me? And then sell *that thing*?"

At that moment, Zhang Yu's first thought was, *How much could that thing possibly sell for?*

Zhang Yu sighed inwardly, *What have you become, Zhang Yu! You, of all people! How could you turn out like this?! Willing to sell your own flesh and blood for mere dirty money?! Where is your sense of shame? What happened to your noble Earth soul?*

*Sigh, how many Earthlings could come here and not go mad? This is merely a practical strategy for me to ascend the immortal path.*

Just as Zhang Yu was secretly feeling ashamed of his thoughts, he heard Fook Ji say, exasperated, "Are you crazy? Why would I tell you to sell *that*?"

Zhang Yu breathed a sigh of relief, but then, seeing the evil god's strong rejection, as if her morals were higher than his own, his shame intensified.

Fook Ji said, "That's your tool of production! It's the goose that lays the golden eggs! Why would you dig up the roots and sell it directly?"

*You're seriously...* Zhang Yu realized he had overestimated the evil god's character. He frowned and asked, "You... you want me to... sell myself?"

"Sell my body?"

"Can that earn more than tutoring?"

Fook Ji became even more speechless and said, "How could such unskilled work possibly earn more than tutoring?" She said, exasperated, "I want you to sell your essence, to produce some protein to sell."

"Huh?" Zhang Yu was shocked. "That can be sold for money?"

Fook Ji said, "Of course, it depends on whose protein it is, and to whom it's being sold."

"At least with your current performance, selling it to Red Tower Ranch for some pocket money shouldn't be a problem."

"Because your rate of progress shows potential and talent."

"They'll be interested in your bloodline and genes."

"Besides, don't you have an acquaintance at Red Tower High School? Have him set you up."

Fook Ji chuckled, "As for whether Red Tower Ranch can gain anything from your protein, that's obviously impossible."

"Your strength comes from the potential I've unleashed, which has nothing to do with your bloodline or genes."

***

The Protected Zone.

Inside the Hatchery of the Breeding Base.

Xiong Wenwu, who was meditating, felt his phone vibrate. He opened it and saw a message from Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu: I want to sell my *essence*.

Zhang Yu looked at the message Xiong Wenwu sent.

Xiong Wenwu: Aren't you sterilized?

Zhang Yu: I had a reversal surgery.

Xiong Wenwu: Oh.

Xiong Wenwu: I don't buy it.

Zhang Yu, exasperated, said to Fook Ji, "See? They won't take it at all!"

Fook Ji said, "What are you rushing for? This is a grey area in Red Tower. Talk to him as I instructed."

So Zhang Yu sent another message to Xiong Wenwu.

Zhang Yu: I meant, could you help me get in touch to see if Red Tower Ranch buys it?

Zhang Yu: I'll send you my physical data from my last monthly exam.

Zhang Yu: I'm an absolutely excellent male high school student. Could you ask your company if they're interested?

After a while, Xiong Wenwu replied.

Xiong Wenwu: Tomorrow at 8 AM, 32nd floor of Red Tower Building in the city center. Go find Manager Xiong Haohan; he'll talk to you.

Zhang Yu: Thanks a lot!! Once I sell more and make some money, I'll definitely thank you.

Bai Zhenzhen, who had returned to her seat, looked at Zhang Yu's happy expression and asked in confusion, "Yu Zi, did you win the lottery?"

Zhang Yu chuckled and said, "Ah Zhen, do you know what's different between you and me?"

Bai Zhenzhen asked, puzzled, "Huh?"

Zhang Yu smiled proudly, "I have a tool of production, and you don't."

After hearing Zhang Yu's explanation, Bai Zhenzhen looked at him with a jealous expression and said, "So your darn root actually *is* useful."

Early the next morning, Zhang Yu arrived at the 32nd floor of Red Tower Building. After stating his purpose at the reception desk, he was directed to wait in a small conference room.