You dare to cultivate without money?!-Chapter 26 - 16 Patrol

Looking back at Zhao Tianxing who was still standing there, Zhang Yu urged, "Get to work, Xiao Zhao, standing there slacking off?"

Only then did Zhao Tianxing quickly catch up, but he couldn't help but glance back a few more times at Bai Zhenzhen who was serving dishes, thinking to himself, "If I go back to school and tell them, they definitely won't believe it. Bai Zhenzhen working a part-time job? Did something happen to her family?"

After patrolling once again, Zhao Tianxing followed Zhang Yu to an empty safety corridor, where he saw Zhang Yu suddenly sitting down cross-legged and said, "You don't need to stand, come and rest a bit."

Zhao Tianxing: "Huh? But the captain told us to keep patrolling, what if he finds out..."

Zhang Yu: "The art exhibition hasn't even started yet, what's the point of patrolling? And in this Central Building, what could possibly go wrong?"

With that, Zhang Yu chuckled and said, "Besides, didn't you want to chat with me? It's perfect timing to talk about your security philosophy."

Hearing this, Zhao Tianxing recalled Wang Hai's instructions.

Opposite him, Zhang Yu voiced a provocative idea: "Being a security guard is all about slacking off!"

Zhao Tianxing: "Huh?"

Zhang Yu continued, "Whether you patrol a few more rounds or a few less, does your pay change?"

Zhao Tianxing hesitated and asked, "Seems... it doesn't?"

Zhang Yu asked again, "With or without us at this venue, would the security level drop?"

Zhao Tianxing scratched his head, "Seems... it wouldn't, but..."

Zhang Yu: "But the time we slack off is our own."

"Alright, I'll rest for a bit. We can go out once the exhibition officially starts later."

Watching Zhang Yu, who had closed his eyes and begun his breathing exercises, Zhao Tianxing felt a bit anxious, fearing he'd get caught slacking off at work.

Glancing again at Zhang Yu who had completely entered a deep breathing state, Zhao Tianxing felt admiration for him being able to seize every moment to cultivate, yet thought his heart was really big...

"Wait, wasn't I supposed to talk to him about buying medicine? How did I get dragged into chatting about slacking off..."

Suddenly, when Zhao Tianxing recalled Zhang Yu's earlier words, a thought crossed his mind.

Zhao Tianxing was someone not very adept at socializing but was sensitive and meticulous, always caring about others' thoughts and easily overthinking.

At this moment, recalling Zhang Yu's words, he realized it somehow matched everything he was doing.

"If I ask him a few more questions or a few less, would Teacher Wang Hai stop guiding me?"

"If Teacher Wang Hai lost my help in gathering information, would he find nothing?"

"Could it be that Zhang Yu already saw through my intentions? And knowingly hinted at me to slack off too?"

With that thought, when Zhao Tianxing looked again at Zhang Yu in his deep breathing state, he felt that even his breathing seemed more profound and mysterious.

With magic flowing through his body, Zhang Yu silently activated his mana, pushing the Circulation Qi Gathering Method to (13/80), and finally, the exhibition officially began.

...

"No surprise, Ms. Li's exhibition is attended by either the wealthy or the honorable."

Watching the guests attending the exhibition, Zhao Tianxing couldn't help but genuinely sigh.

Even though he didn't recognize who these people were, just from their luxurious clothing and accessories, it was evident they were all very wealthy.

Even though Zhao Tianxing's father held a small leadership position at a company and was quite well-off, he could still recognize the numerous luxury items these people donned that his family could never afford.

Just then, Zhang Yu whispered beside him, "Lao Zhao, look at that!"

Zhao Tianxing followed his gaze to see a golden figure entering, surrounded by people.

He looked closely and realized the person's skin appeared like a layer of gold foil, reflecting a faint golden light.

Curious, Zhang Yu asked, "What is that? A robot?"

Zhao Tianxing quickly covered Zhang Yu's mouth, nervously eyeing the golden man to ensure he didn't look their way before letting out a breath.

Then Zhao Tianxing released his hand and explained, "That's the Songyang City director from the Immortal Rhythm Group, be careful with your words."

"Immortal Rhythm Group?" Zhang Yu curiously looked at the golden figure and asked, "Why does he look so radiant?"

Zhao Tianxing explained, "That's a Magic Corpse, don't you know?"

Seeing Zhang Yu's puzzled look, Zhao Tianxing figured his family might not have had contact with such things and patiently explained, "Magic Corpses... how should I say it, they're somewhat like prosthetics but far more powerful."

"Moreover, in terms of Immortal Technique, Magic Corpses have already expanded to the entire human body."

"It's like replacing any part of the body with a Magic Treasure and greatly enhancing every ability while maintaining its original function."

"However, only with mana above 100 can one implant a Magic Corpse within their body..."

Zhang Yu's eyes flickered upon hearing this, knowing that 100 mana was the limit for mana possible in the Qi Refinement Realm.

He asked, "Is it 100 mana points to implant a Magic Corpse, or does it have to be after Foundation Establishment?"

Zhao Tianxing: "100 mana points are enough, but this one is genuinely in the Foundation Establishment Realm, from a noble family, graduated from Wanfa University."

Zhang Yu understood– a Foundation Establishment prodigy who graduated from university to fry fish at their level, showing off in front of stubborn Qi Refinement students, eh?

As more guests came, Zhang Yu saw two more people possibly possessing Magic Corpses—one with jewel-like eyes and another with a halo behind their head, contrasting sharply with the other wealthy attendees.

These two, along with the golden director of the Immortal Rhythm Group, seemed like three focal points, constantly attracting one Qi Refinement fellow after another, as if they were ready to kneel before them.

By now, Zhao Tianxing seemed to have gradually adapted to wearing the security uniform, appearing less uneasy as he observed the guests coming and going.

While patrolling, they also inadvertently overheard some guests' conversations.

Some marveled at Ms. Li Xuelian's immense wealth.

Others praised the art at the exhibition, discussing the supposed value of the works.

Naturally, someone brought up the Heavenly Martial Arts map painted by the Golden Core True Man.

"Brother Li? Could it be you're here to comprehend the Heavenly Martial Arts map painted by Senior Xinghuo too?"

"Of course, if anyone under 20 could master the martial arts on it, Senior Xinghuo would take them as a disciple—this news has long spread throughout the Songyang Immortal Realm. How could I not come?"

"There isn't, there's such intelligence?" Zhang Yu thought to himself, "And it's spread throughout the Songyang Immortal Realm? Why wasn't I aware?"

Is it that small fry in the Immortal Realm aren't privy to such information?

Yet at this moment, Zhang Yu suppressed his curiosity, intending to fulfill his security duty.

He approached the youths conversing and politely asked, "Sir, are you alright?"

The young man, with piercing eyes and a formidable appearance, looked at the security guard puzzled, "What could be wrong with me?"

The youth arrogantly stated, "I am Lian Tianji from Purple Cloud High School. Can't you see I'm having a conversation with a friend?"

Zhang Yu and Zhao Tianxing looked at him and then at his so-called 'friend'.

It was a box placed on the table, full of a unique wood grain pattern on its surface, and looked the size of an urn.

Zhang Yu couldn't help but think to himself, "Split personality? Studied himself crazy?"

But the mention of Purple Cloud High School piqued Zhang Yu's interest—it was a more prestigious school than Songyang High School, one of the top three in Songyang City, a school he never dared dream of applying to in the past.

Rumor had it, Purple Cloud High School was renowned for harsh measures from successive principals, appalling high pressure, and hellish strict rules.

Compared to Songyang High School, their measures were just the tip of the iceberg—their rumored caste system, students eating in bathrooms, and the weak should kneel to the strong, were enough to terrify students from other high schools.

At the moment, seeing Lian Tianji conversing with a 'urn', Zhang Yu couldn't help but sigh that Purple Cloud High School truly drove people mad.

But at that moment, the 'urn' spoke, "Brother Lian, these two security guards seem to have misunderstood."

"I am Li Xingyu, a soul cultivator from Mangshan High School."

Mangshan High School? Soul cultivator?

Zhang Yu recalled, wasn't that a high school he once considered applying to?

Though he knew soul cultivators besides requiring low total scores on entrance exams and walking a special talent path, also had to abandon their physical body.

Yet looking at the 'urn' on the table, he was still deeply shocked, "Mangshan High School truly turns people into ghosts."

Zhang Yu and Zhao Tianxing quickly apologized and left, then saw Lian Tianji and Li Xingyu chat briefly more before four rotor-like things extended from the 'urn' and it flew away like a drone.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Yu was secretly grateful he didn't choose the path of a soul cultivator in the end, for if he couldn't even attain the immortal aura, what cultivator could he be?

"Wait, without a physical body, how does a soul cultivator train in the martial arts from the Heavenly Martial Arts map?"

Reflecting on the information about the Heavenly Martial Arts map those two had just shared.

"If that's truly the case, then wouldn't this exhibition attract numerous under 20 geniuses, all trying to master the ultimate martial arts from the Heavenly Martial Arts map?"

With that thought, Zhang Yu felt even more anticipation for the exhibition.

400 credits an hour not only paid well but also offered entertainment and a chance to grasp ultimate martial arts—who said this job was bad? It was fantastic.

Turning to Zhao Tianxing beside him, he asked, "What do you think, Lao Zhao? Are you interested in the ultimate martial arts on that Heavenly Martial Arts map?"

Zhao Tianxing naturally shook his head.

He had self-awareness, knowing such abilities were only learned by true geniuses or the wealthy, unrelated to ordinary folks like them.

Not only was he disinterested, but he was also filled with retreat, not even wanting to try once when the Heavenly Martial Arts map would later be unveiled, out of fear of becoming a fool in front of everyone.

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Moments later, Zhao Tianxing, who had gradually adjusted to his security guard role, wished he could hide his face and immediately shed this uniform.

Zhang Yu glanced at Zhao Tianxing who immediately turned away, and followed his gaze to spot a few familiar faces.

"Huh? Isn't that Qian Shen? And a few others seem to be from our school too?"

Qian Shen always ranked just behind Bai Zhenzhen in scores, consistently holding second place in their year since school started.

Patted Zhao Tianxing on the shoulder, Zhang Yu said, "Lao Zhao, look, aren't those our classmates?"

Zhao Tianxing quickly pulled Zhang Yu aside, nervously saying, "Turn around quick, don't let them see you."