Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 47 - 44: Exclusive to Geniuses, Crowdfunding Martial Arts!

The thought of three million soon being in the account.

Ji Jingqiu rushed non-stop, following the navigation to the headquarters of the Security Bureau.

Compared to the Order Office, it seemed more desolate and solemn here, with not as many people coming and going, adding an air of seriousness.

Upon entering, Ji Jingqiu saw Luo Xi's older brother, Luo Nanshan.

They had met once before, during the last terrorist attack, when Ji Jingqiu was forcibly taken by the Security Bureau; Luo Nanshan had stood up at that time, trying to ask a favor from a person named Wang, who refused, and Luo Nanshan straightforwardly turned to the unreasonable Zhang Xingyi.

Luo Nanshan smiled, saying, "Jingqiu, Commissioner Zhang has been waiting for you for a long time."

Following Luo Nanshan, Ji Jingqiu reached a large office deep inside, seeing the door plate read "Deputy Director's Office" before entering.

What a guy, occupying the deputy director's office.

Upon entering, Ji Jingqiu didn't know where to set foot.

The floor was cluttered with various paper documents and books.

"Bage, what are you up to?" Ji Jingqiu asked curiously.

"Brother's here, have a seat." Zhang Chongba rubbed his temples.

It had only been a week, and this guy already had dark circles. He sighed and said, "I've been working overtime recently to look up some information; just clear a spot for yourself."

Ji Jingqiu casually picked up a book, the title being "Secret History of the Founding of the Federation."

After sitting down, Zhang Chongba got straight to the point, "A Dao and I jointly helped you apply for a subsidy, which has been granted. Due to the special circumstances this time, the subsidy amount is double what was promised before."

Six million!

The sudden joy left Ji Jingqiu at a loss for words.

"The strengthening, modification agents, and nutritional supplements have already been delivered to you. You should take them back later, just store them at the Martial Arts Hall; these need to be kept at low temperatures until you..."

Ji Jingqiu suspiciously interrupted, "What agents, wasn't it six million?"

Zhang Chongba paused, scratched his head, and said, "Didn't Uncle tell you?"

Ji Jingqiu shook his head in confusion.

Zhang Chongba shrugged, saying,

"Isn't your goal the Heavenly Person Five Limits?

So, according to Uncle's instructions, I went through the employee internal channel, attached some Merit Points, and converted your six million into a batch of agents, to be used after you open the Heavenly Person Door.

If this batch of agents were put on the market, its value would at least double. Not to mention connections, it's like spending six million to do a task worth twelve million. We're brothers, no need to say thanks!" Zhang Chongba said unabashedly.

Ji Jingqiu remained silent for a moment, then asked leisurely, "…Is breaking the limit after opening the Heavenly Person Door very costly?"

Zhang Chongba was surprised, "You don't know?"

Seeing Ji Jingqiu seemingly unaware of the intricacies, Zhang Chongba touched his bald head, not knowing where to start explaining.

He licked his lips and said,

"Let's put it this way, each time you break the limit, it deeply digs into Life Potential, and you need to replenish the deficit as soon as possible to proceed to the next limit break.

This level of deficit cannot be countered with ordinary Martial Arts secret medicine; if relying solely on nourishing, it would delay for about a month.

But Heavenly Person Five Limits doesn't give you a month to delay!

So, a series of Life Type agents were induced.

This time, I exchanged for the Life Type 5, the latest model, just one can replenish the deficit—it's claimed to have the shortest time and maximum effect!

After saying this, he gave a thumbs-up, meaning it can be summarized in one word

—Fierce!

"How much does this thing cost?"

"Market price is three million; I went through the internal channel, reduced to about half, and exchanged four for you, just enough for you to use until Five Limits."

Ji Jingqiu's heart ached, but he kept calm, "Then what about the other agents? Wouldn't that all be spent?"

"There are also fifty nutritional supplements, each one lasts two days, enough for a hundred days. I shamelessly asked them to add them as a bonus."

"The rest are some basic genetic modification agents, which nobody wants when left, but considering your special physique, I bundled and brought them for you."

Ji Jingqiu paused in silence, "Isn't 12 million insufficient just to open a Heavenly Person Door?"

Is this the difference between a poor scholar and a rich martial artist?

Zhang Chongba sighed, saying,

"What's this, these are just the basics.

Brother, do you know how your peers in the central region practice martial arts?"

"Let's put it this way, the deep sleep that can only be autonomously entered through meditation, in the central region, is resolved with a sleep pod—the basic model costs twenty million.

"The newest sleep pods are priceless, fought over by Heavenly Human Martial Artists."

"This era values technology-based martial art, brother!"

"Moreover, the more of a genius martial artist one is, the more money they spend. Do you know why?"

"Because the more of a genius you are, the more you want to climb the peaks and finish the last few steps, like the Heavenly Person Five Limits or Reverse Innate.

Getting an inch higher from a hundred foot pole is harder than the previous hundred feet combined."

"Some genius martial artists even have an entire Martial Arts team supporting them, extending from life and medical aspects to future Martial Arts path planning, with daily real-time data monitoring. Do you know maintaining a team…"

Ji Jingqiu resolutely raised his hand, "Stop it! I don't have money!"

Suddenly, he understood his grandfather's saying, "No place to spend money? Then it seems you're not practicing well."

"No money, no problem."

Zhang Chongba took over the cue with a smile, seemingly waiting for this phrase, and laughed,

"There's a saying in the Federation, every talented young martial artist is a quality startup stock worth a heavy investment."

"What do you mean?"

"It means having no money is not an issue, as long as you have talent, plenty of people are willing to lend you."

"Lend me?" Ji Jingqiu was immediately on alert, "Are you talking about loans for martial arts?"

His grandfather's precedent was still vivid in his mind!

"Don't touch loans, loans must be paid back." Zhang Chongba shook his head, "I'm talking about crowdfunding."

"...Crowdfunding for martial arts?" Ji Jingqiu was wide-eyed, "Is money that easy to swindle these days?"

Zhang Chongba immediately said earnestly,

"Swindle? Brother, you lack money, but many people aren't short of money. You think you're swindling their money, but they're swindling you.

For example, if one day their company or family encounters big trouble and needs a hitman, would you help after taking so much money?"

Ji Jingqiu asked suspiciously, "That simple?"

Investing so much for just one shot?

That seemed way too good a deal.

In his current understanding and worldview, if people have invested so much, it's impossible for both parties not to have connections; even if there were originally none, such investment should cultivate them.

If a friend's family is in trouble, what's wrong with lending a hand?

"Simple?" Zhang Chongba shook his head, sighed, "You crave their money, but they want your life.

Do you think it's just a simple move? Fighting in the ring, friendly spar, done and going home for a bath?

Ha-ha.

Over a hundred years ago, there was a Martial Arts Pride in the Federation West, who swept through like a storm.

Even the central region, known for its talent, was overwhelmed by him, known to overpower an era.

When this predecessor was in Body Refining and True Seed Realm, to forge the strongest foundation and Cultivation Body, it was said he spent over a billion federal currency, along with many irreplaceable scarce resources.

On the subsequent path of practice, the spending was even more countless, burning money every day!

Even so, there were countless forces willing to act as angel investors for him back then.

Just the oligarch-level big enterprises numbered five, besides an even more heavyweight, which was an ancient Family."

Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but take a breath of cold air; after all, global warming wasn't a concern in this world.

There were only six Families in the Federation worthy of the "ancient" title!

Zhang Chongba continued to say,

"This predecessor indeed lived up to expectations, climbing all the way to become the youngest master in Federation history.

When he was exhilarated and ready to enter the Heavenly Road, intending to repay his debts, his angel investors waved their hands, saying we're all on the same side; no need to repay. We've had some conflicts with some people recently; could you lend a hand?

Do you know who those people were?"

Ji Jingqiu shook his head.

He didn't know who those outstanding talents were a century ago.

Zhang Chongba uttered a mind-boggling term:

"The Federation."

"...?"

Ji Jingqiu stared at him, equally baffled.

He dug at his ears, they weren't clogged.

How could he have misheard?

Zhang Chongba chuckled,

"You heard right, it's the Federation, the very Federation beneath our feet!

That group of lunatics started a war that could be called treason at the time!"

Ji Jingqiu was completely at a loss, not knowing how to evaluate this, only capable of asking,

"What happened then? Did that predecessor die in battle?"

Zhang Chongba laughed heartily, "No, he ran! He ran away at night, only to reappear fifty years later."

Ji Jingqiu didn't understand, "Why haven't I seen this part in history?"

"If you could find this in history, there'd be trouble in the Federation's education department."

Zhang Chongba clicked his tongue,

"Let's put it this way, you won't be able to find this anywhere, it's long been sealed.

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The situation back then was complex, few could explain it clearly; even the reason for the war was unknown; all that was known is that the war didn't happen in the end, both sides backed down, but the conflict wasn't entirely resolved, only temporarily suppressed."

"Of course, this can only be considered a special case, but it can also serve as a reminder for you."

"Crowdfunding isn't as good as you think. What they give isn't money but 'causes,' and you don't know what kind of 'effect' it will yield later."

"So, brother, I must solemnly ask you now, do you want to take this path?"