Chapter 15: Central Tower

Chapter 15: Central Tower

At the mention of "Golden Core Cultivator", Zhao Tianxing, who was in the car, was slightly startled. He then said in disbelief, "The daughter of a Golden Core Cultivator would come to Songyang?"

Zhang Yu nodded slightly, knowing that above Qi Refinement was Foundation Establishment, and above Foundation Establishment was Golden Elixir.

To achieve Golden Elixir, one would have to graduate from a key high school, smoothly enter one of the Ten Great Sects, and then develop within a grand sect, not knowing how many levels of the Kunxu Realms they would need to climb.

The daughter of such a person would, at the very least, be born on the second floor of the Kunxu Realms. Why would she come to Songyang, which was on the first floor?

The driver smiled slightly, as if he wanted to show off, and slowly said, "Not only is Ms. Li Xuelian coming to our Songyang City..."

"Her father, the Starfire Sage, also hails from Songyang City. Now that he's retiring, he plans to return to Songyang City to enjoy his golden years..."

Zhang Yu found this strange. A Golden Elixir powerhouse retiring to a beginner village?

The driver continued, "This art exhibition isn't just about Ms. Li's paintings. It's said that there's also a Celestial Martial Arts Chart personally drawn by the Starfire Sage, which is rumored to hide a supreme martial technique."

"Among those attending the exhibition, besides those who want to connect with Ms. Li, many are there to study the martial arts chart and hope to uncover that supreme martial technique."

...

Songyang Central Tower.

999th floor.

Zhang Yu stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the rolling sea of clouds below, feeling a sense of awe. This was his first time standing so high up and overlooking the entire city.

He straightened his newly changed Security Officer Uniform, feeling a sense of marvel.

Since entering the Central Tower, Zhang Yu felt as if he had entered a different, dreamlike world.

If the suburban environment where he lived was somewhat similar to his previous life, then the infrastructure of Songyang High School had already subtly surpassed the world of his past in many aspects. As for the Central Tower...

Regardless of its terrifying height of 999 floors or the various Xian Dao technologies within the building that were infused with Spiritual Power, everything was a dreamlike scene.

Recalling how he had been teleported to the 999th floor in just a few seconds under the influence of Dao Techniques, yet remained unharmed, Zhang Yu couldn't help but feel a deep sense of wonder.

"In the same Songyang City, ordinary people live in the suburbs, cultivators gather in the city center, and the Central Tower is the domain of the truly wealthy."

"Three places, all within the same city, yet they are like three different layers of the world..."

At this moment, Zhao Tianxing's voice came from behind him, "Zhang Yu, the captain told us to patrol. Should we get going?"

Zhang Yu turned around to see Zhao Tianxing, who was also wearing a Security Officer Uniform.

Unlike Zhang Yu, who was at ease in his uniform, Zhao Tianxing looked very uncomfortable, nervous, and awkward... as if he had soiled his pants.

He felt like a clown in this uniform, and the looks he received from people around him seemed to contain disdain, contempt, and ridicule.

But Zhao Tianxing was overthinking it. Once he put on the Security Officer Uniform, he was no longer an ordinary person. He had become part of the background in the building, with a presence slightly higher than the landscaping in most people's eyes.

Zhang Yu patted his shoulder and said, "Stand up straight. We're security officers of the Central Tower, not delivery guys. What are you afraid of?"

Noticing that the passersby seemed to be attracted by Zhang Yu's words, Zhao Tianxing quickly said, "I know, Zhang Yu. Speak softer, don't disturb others."

The scale of this art exhibition was considerable, taking up thousands of square meters and providing wine and self-service dining. To Zhang Yu, it seemed more like a gathering than an art viewing.

The legendary Celestial Martial Arts Chart was currently covered by a curtain, waiting for Ms. Li Xuelian to unveil it personally.

Zhang Yu and Zhao Tianxing were assigned to patrol a relatively remote area of the venue.

Since the exhibition hadn't officially started, their patrol was quite relaxed, and there was no risk of Contractual Ritual Backlash.

After all, the Contractual Ritual power in Zhang Yu's body was aimed at completing wishes.

His method of fulfilling wishes was through learning, cultivation, and hard work to get into college and earn money... ultimately to fulfill the Malevolent Deity's wish.

Temporary work like this was also part of earning money and learning, so the Contractual Ritual power wouldn't force him to do anything else.

In fact, this idle wandering was much more relaxing for Zhang Yu than the intense cultivation of the past few days.

As they approached the dining table, they saw a group of waiters arranging plates and tidying up the table decorations.

Zhang Yu glanced at the dishes being set out and was surprised, "Is this... Spirit Seafood?"

Zhao Tianxing also looked over and saw the abalone and lobster on the plates... He nodded slightly, "It's marine life. I saw the one with the shell when I went out with my mom. It costs about 30,000 to 40,000 per pound."

"But this is the Central Tower, so it's normal to have these things here."

Spirit Seafood was not uncommon in Zhang Yu's past life, and he had eaten it quite often.

But in the Kunxu Realms, especially on the First Layer, marine life was an extremely rare existence. The original Zhang Yu had only seen it online; in reality, he had never seen or tasted it.

This was because the entire First Layer of the Kunxu Realms, covering over 20 million square kilometers, had no sea.

The marine life available on the market was either imported from higher levels of the Kunxu Realms or cultivated in artificial marine environments by certain institutions.

Hearing the price of tens of thousands per pound from Zhao Tianxing, Zhang Yu was secretly amazed, "So expensive?"

"What benefits are there from eating this? Does it increase Spiritual Power?"

It was no wonder Zhang Yu thought this way. In the Xian Dao world he knew, everyone was trying to advance by any means necessary, striving to enhance their Spiritual Power, martial techniques, Dao Techniques, physical strength, and Dao Heart.

Clothing, food, housing, transportation... everything in life was related to improving one's cultivation.

"Benefits?" Zhao Tianxing thought for a moment and shook his head, "I haven't heard of any benefits from eating this. It seems to be just for the taste."

"Just for the taste?" Zhang Yu was taken aback as he looked at the dishes on the table.

Just as Zhang Yu and Zhao Tianxing were secretly examining the dining table, a cold voice suddenly sounded behind them.

"You two security officers, instead of patrolling properly, what are you doing here, sneaking around?"

Hearing the voice, Zhao Tianxing was startled and turned around to explain quickly, "We weren't doing anything..."

But when he saw the person behind him, he froze.

Zhang Yu, on the other hand, turned around calmly and said, "Oh? It's Ahzhen. What a coincidence, you're here for the art exhibition too?"

Zhao Tianxing, recognizing the classmate, felt even more embarrassed in his Security Officer Uniform, his body twisting awkwardly as if he needed to defecate on the spot.

Especially thinking about how his job as a security officer might be known in class, and how labels like poverty, working, and lack of money would be attached to him, his position and reputation in the circle would plummet, he twisted even more.

Bai Zhenzhen looked at Zhang Yu with a blank face and said, "I didn't expect you to have taken a shortcut in life, coming here to be a security officer."

Zhao Tianxing waved his hands frantically, explaining, "No, Bai Zhenzhen, I came with Zhang Yu."

Zhang Yu, however, slapped Zhao Tianxing's shoulder, "What are you worried about? You're a temporary security officer earning 800 per hour, with the purchasing power of an ordinary person's ten days' worth of food and drink. Many people would envy you."

"Ah?" Zhao Tianxing was taken aback, never having thought that 800 per hour was impressive.

But seeing Bai Zhenzhen's sudden silence, he felt a chill from her.

Zhao Tianxing had always been unfamiliar with this top student, who was cold and distant, only eating with Zhang Yu and Zhou Tianyi. His circle had tried to invite her but never received a response.

In his mind, Bai Zhenzhen was a talented and proud genius girl.

Seeing her silent and expressionless, Zhao Tianxing thought she was angry.

"It must be because Zhang Yu said something to upset her."

As he twisted and racked his brain for something to say to defuse the tension, he heard Bai Zhenzhen ask coldly, "You can earn 800 per hour?"

"Uh-huh." Zhao Tianxing nodded dumbly, not understanding what she meant.

At that moment, a call came from the other side of the table. A waiter setting up the table shouted, "New guy, go serve the dishes. What are you standing there for?"

Bai Zhenzhen said to Zhang Yu and Zhao Tianxing, "I'll go serve the dishes. We'll talk later."

In her mind, she thought, "Damn! A security officer can earn 800 per hour? I only earn 500. I should have become a security officer."

Only then did Zhao Tianxing notice that Bai Zhenzhen was dressed the same as the waiters, his face showing shock, "Bai Zhenzhen is also working here?"

"How rare, isn't everyone working in this world?" Zhang Yu recognized Bai Zhenzhen's outfit at first glance. Given her financial situation, it was normal for her to work.

But thinking about how she could maintain her top rank in the class while working, he was secretly amazed.

"Ahzhen's talent is truly extraordinary. Among all the disciples of Songyang, she is probably only slightly weaker than me."

(End of Chapter)

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