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Chapter 103: Purchasing the Invisibility Charm, Before the Competition (Please Vote for the Month)
Hearing Lan Ling’s words, Zhang Yu asked, “What’s the selection criterion? Why don’t we qualify?”
Lan Ling gave them a cold glance, her voice flat. “At least three million upfront investment required in the initial phase. Do you have that?”
Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen were instantly silenced. Where would they get that kind of money? If they had that much, they wouldn’t be pouring it into a student council-led project in the first place.
Seeing their silence, Lan Ling mentally sighed: So they really are broke. Zhang Pianpian was wise not to support them in the Special Training Program after all.
After speaking, Lan Ling turned and walked away, as if utterly uninterested in the remaining matters of the competition team.
But Zhang Yu wasn’t done. “Hey—what about the other benefits for the competition team? Doesn’t the school offer any cultivation support or subsidies?”
Lan Ling didn’t even turn around. “That’s not my department. Ask Wang Hai.”
Wang Hai stepped forward beside Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, smiling. “The second-year Sports Competition is in two weeks. Lan Ling and the others need to keep refining their bodies and preparing.”
He turned to the two. “As for the first-year competition team, I’ll explain everything.”
“Honestly, I thought you two were out of the running. But you found another way—managed to catch up anyway.”
“Don’t worry, I won’t ask for details. I know it’s all under contract—can’t be disclosed.”
Clearly, Wang Hai had already assumed they’d used some powerful Immortal Dao technique.
He continued: “The benefits for team members are quite generous. Let me go through them one by one.”
“First, every member receives a free copy of the Nine Dragons Needle Technique.”
Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen both lit up—free cultivation techniques? That was incredible.
Zhang Yu asked, “This Nine Dragons Needle Technique… is it a needle-based martial art? Why would a sports competition team learn a combat technique?”
Wang Hai smiled faintly. “It’s not a combat technique. It’s a standard Body-Refining Technique.”
“Using Martial Energy to activate the needle tubes, it injects different medicinal formulas into 36 specific acupoints across the body—different methods, different needles, different formulas—maximizing the body’s potential and accelerating cultivation results.”
Zhang Yu blinked, then mentally muttered: Damn. No surprise Songyang High School’s competition team follows the same body-refining philosophy as regular physical education classes.
Wang Hai went on: “Second, we offer discounted prices on the nine types of Strengthening Medicine required for the Nine Dragons Needle Technique. All nine are available here, all from major, reputable brands. The discounts let you inject with confidence and save money.”
Zhang Yu sighed inwardly. He didn’t have spare cash for this kind of refinement now.
But Bai Zhenzhen’s eyes sparkled with interest—she was already a top-tier cultivator who’d been using medicinal supplements for years.
“Third,” Wang Hai continued, “if a team member purchases an expert-level Body-Refining Technique, they can apply for a cultivation subsidy. Ordinary members get 2,000 yuan; those who place in the competition receive higher subsidies—up to 20,000 yuan.”
“Fourth, the training equipment here is available 24/7 for free. Just register your details later—you’ll be able to enter using your Student Card.”
“And the fifth benefit? Discounted food supplements—various Demon Beast meats are available…”
Bai Zhenzhen instantly raised her hand. “Can we also get synthetic food at a discount?”
Synthetic food? We’re not selling that! Wang Hai almost said it, but seeing the hopeful expressions on both their faces—knowing full well their financial state—he cleared his throat and replied, “Well… 90% off, then.”
Bai Zhenzhen broke into a grin.
Wang Hai thought to himself: It’s just a formality. Since they’re now official team members, feeding them well means better results for me.
Zhang Yu silently mused: So the third and fifth benefits are most useful for us.
But Chisui Hunyuanqi was a free gift—I can’t apply for subsidy on that.
If I buy another expert-level Body-Refining Technique… I’ll have to think hard about it.
Still, Zhang Yu’s ultimate goal was the maximum 20,000 yuan subsidy—so he’d have to wait until the Sports Competition in a month, where he’d need to place.
But now he couldn’t help asking: “The subsidy—only for Body-Refining Techniques, right?”
Wang Hai nodded. “Of course. We’re a Sports Competition Team. Would we subsidize combat techniques or breath cultivation manuals?”
After finalizing their enrollment, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen each received a digital copy of the Nine Dragons Needle Technique and access rights from Wang Hai. Then they left the gymnasium—too many secrets were already tied to their names, and staying here for cultivation would be too risky.
…
That night.
Beneath a bridge, by the riverside.
After class, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen sat side by side, staring at their Lushu screens.
For weeks, they’d been asking Zhang Pianpian online for talismans during tutoring sessions. Now, after this final lesson, they’d finally scraped together enough money to buy the Invisibility Charm’s usage rights.
Bai Zhenzhen said, “Yu, I’ve transferred the 20,000 yuan to you. From now on, if I want to use the Invisibility Charm, you’re the one who draws it.”
Zhang Yu patted his chest proudly. “Brothers for life—I’ll never back out. You can use it anytime, I’ll draw it for you.”
Zhang Yu opened his Lushu, entered the Ling Realm Temple of the Department of the Common People, and selected the “Consult the Deity” option.
A long list of choices popped up. He scrolled through options like “God Training for Mortals,” “God Companion Mode,” and “God Child Package,” until he found the talisman granting feature.
Among all the talismans offered by the Department, the Invisibility Charm ranked at the top—clearly the most frequently used and purchased.
Zhang Yu glared at the screen, muttering inwardly: These damn money-hungry gods. Wasn’t Heavenly Eye Charm taught at school because they pushed it?
Everyone learns Heavenly Eye Charm—so naturally, everyone needs Invisibility Charm. If that thing didn’t exist, no one would need this one!
He selected the Invisibility Charm. The basic version cost 40,000 yuan.
As the “-40,000 yuan from bank balance” notification flashed, the screen shifted.
Three divine figures appeared—real, vivid, as if they could see him through the screen. They smiled at him, their expressions full of approval for a promising disciple.
And then, three voices echoed simultaneously in his mind:
“Disciple Zhang Yu, devoted to the Dao, sincere in heart, with superior talent. This talisman is bestowed upon you—may you cultivate diligently and spread the Divine Path.”
Instantly, the details of the Invisibility Charm appeared before him.
Basic Version:
- Concealment Function: ✓
- Color Change Feature: ✓
- Individual Component Concealment: ✓
- Personalized Identity Mask: ✓
- Forced Visibility: ✓
Zhang Yu skimmed through it, then stopped. The advanced version has more features, but it costs 100,000 yuan. With that money, I’d rather spend it on my own cultivation.
The Doll, disguised as a prayer bead, watched silently. The more she saw, the more she burned with envy.
These so-called righteous gods are just lying around making money. They don’t even have to move—just sit in their 36th-floor palaces, eating and drinking, while billions of mortals hand over their savings willingly.
We, the Evil God, risk our lives every day, endure hardship, scheme and trick people just to steal a single family’s fortune…
And they get paid for doing nothing? Damn, why did I get born as the Evil God? I wish I could be one of them!
Meanwhile, Zhang Yu studied the Invisibility Charm for a while, then raised his finger and began sketching on the Lushu screen—awkwardly, but determinedly.
Moments later, the yellow talisman on the screen flared once—success.
“Did it work?” Bai Zhenzhen asked excitedly. “Try one for me!”
Zhang Yu quickly drew another. But as soon as the talisman was complete, his phone vibrated.
Department of the Common People – Primordial Great Deity of All Beings
Deduction: 500 yuan
“Fifty yuan for one use?” Zhang Yu stared in disbelief. “I bought the usage rights!”
He rushed back to the talisman page—only then did he realize: the basic version only granted a paid usage license.
That meant he could now pay 500 yuan per use to activate the Invisibility Charm.
Zhang Yu nearly exploded. He wanted to curse the Eight Great Righteous Gods to high heaven—but he stopped himself. What if the gods heard him? And worse, what if they punished him? He’d heard of people cursing the heavens and getting fined tens of thousands.
He couldn’t afford to anger the gods.
For the first time, he understood why Zhang Pianpian’s expression had grown increasingly sour with each online talisman session.
Bai Zhenzhen saw the deduction notice on his screen and sighed. “I wonder how much it cost our benefactor to draw all those talismans for us.”
Zhang Yu didn’t know. But he guessed it had to be a huge amount. He nodded. “Our elder sister has been so kind. Once we get into college, we must repay her—show her proper filial piety.”
In the days that followed, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen continued shuttling between Anxue Alliance and Songyang High School—balancing school, teaching, and cultivation.
As Ma Yunteng and Le Mulan’s names began to spread slightly in the Dark Tutoring Realm, more students signed up for their courses, and their income rose.
…
Two weeks passed.
Another Monthly Exam results announcement day. The high school Sports Competition was just two weeks away.
In the classroom, He Dayou stared at the rankings, letting out a quiet sigh.
1st: Zhang Yu – 665
2nd: He Dayou – 661
3rd: Bai Zhenzhen – 660
On paper, the gap was tiny. But He Dayou knew it was only because Martial Energy and Physical Education scores—worth 150 points—were no longer enough to reflect Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen’s true strength.
He himself had no perfect scores in any subject except General Knowledge. His rank was only kept close by his Dao techniques.
Worse still, rumors had spread: during the exam, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen had drawn such strong reactions from the physical education teachers that multiple testing patches had shattered repeatedly. Wang Hai himself had called them the crown jewels of Songyang High’s first-year athletic scene.
Is it because I don’t have Zhang Pianpian’s money?
He wasn’t naive enough to believe he’d lost due to talent or effort. In his mind, the only reason he’d lost was because the other side had more money.
Zhang Pianpian may not be as rich as the He family, but she’s probably spent more on Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen than the He family has spent on me.
Damn it—why do these poor kids have such luck? How did they get a benefactor like Zhang Pianpian?
Just as he was lost in thought, his phone buzzed nonstop—messages flooding every group chat.
He opened one.
Second-Year Competition Team Completely Destroyed!
Top 10 spots in the Sports Competition swept by Bailong, Ziyun, and Hongta!
Luzhou Group has partnered with the three schools, sharing key Immortal Dao Technologies from Synthetic Food cultivation.
No wonder Luzhou Group entered Songyang City—it’s already allied with local powerhouses!
Songyang High’s Immortal Dao Tech is now outdated. The three schools have achieved breakthroughs in body refinement. The next generation of prodigies is skyrocketing in Physical Strength Level. The Sports Competition is already theirs. Future competitions? Irrelevant.
He Dayou stared at the screen.
Then, a bitter laugh escaped him.
He realized—he and his peers had been playing in the same arena, chasing each other, while the real race had already been won.
The others had already boarded their flying vessels.
(End of Chapter)
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