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Chapter 296: Earning Lingbi, Blossoming Lingbi
As Wuji Zhen Chan activated, Zhang Yu felt a low hum resonate through his body. His flesh and blood trembled with each pulse, refined and forged anew, while the concrete encased in his aura expelled bubbles in rapid succession—efficiency now far surpassing what it had been before.
"Excellent…" Zhang Yu thought to himself. "This way, I boost productivity and cultivate the Tu Mu Holy Body simultaneously."
"I should follow this approach for all my work on the Construction Site from now on. The techniques within the Tu Mu Holy Body… most of them are perfectly suited for this kind of labor."
But as he continued working, and as Wuji Zhen Chan kept cycling through his body, Zhang Yu began to feel his limbs grow increasingly heavy, a deep ache spreading through his muscles.
He recalled the side effects detailed in Wuji Zhen Chan.
"Long-term operation will damage nerve endings, as well as joints and tendons, potentially triggering Muscle Vibration Syndrome. In severe cases, it may even lead to Finger Tip Gangrene or Limbs Deformity—severely impairing physical function."
"Still…" Zhang Yu took a deep breath, maintaining Wuji Zhen Chan’s flow while consciously activating the body’s self-repair mechanisms, constantly reinforcing the damaged tissues.
At that moment, Yu Xinghan lay sprawled on a wooden plank nearby, gazing silently at the stars in the night sky.
"Sigh… this work is exhausting. I need to rest. Otherwise, I’ll wreck my body."
"Dao cultivation requires balance—between income and health. You can’t earn a fortune only to spend it all on medical bills."
Meanwhile, Li Xiao watched Yu Xinghan collapse, silently mocking him for lacking endurance.
"Can’t even handle a little hardship? How can he possibly endure Civil Engineering?"
As the Lingbi counter in Li Xiao’s Eye Armor climbed steadily higher, he felt a surge of motivation. The fatigue in his muscles seemed insignificant now.
Especially with the massive 666th Floor Construction Site before him—every corner a golden mountain waiting to be claimed.
Watching Li Xiao push himself relentlessly, Yu Xinghan mused: "He can still keep going? Just as Zhang Yu said—this guy must be hiding his true strength in everyday life."
Then he turned to Zhang Yu.
What he saw made him pause.
Zhang Yu’s body had subtly swelled, his aura now radiating an even more ferocious power.
With a surge of Qi, he manipulated vast steel mesh grids, pouring concrete into them like a dragon writhing through a river of steel.
To speed things up, Zhang Yu had slightly activated Zhanmo Yunshou Gong, increasing his Physical Strength Level by 0.2.
And thanks to the body-activating effect of the Cannibal Cow Serenity Heart Technique, he could fully endure the physical toll of both Zhanmo Yunshou Gong and Wuji Zhen Chan.
Zhang Yu glanced at his earnings—Lingbi had quietly climbed to 0.01135. The surge of progress made him push Wuji Zhen Chan even harder.
Seeing Zhang Yu move faster, Yu Xinghan muttered in awe: "This kind of physique… is monstrous."
He remembered Zhang Yu in the First Layer, collapsing again and again under Xinghuo Immortal’s training—only to rise each time, faster and stronger. The memory stirred a deep envy in his eyes.
Meanwhile, in the shadows behind the Construction Site’s surveillance cameras, Tu Lishan observed the new students’ performance.
"Yu Xinghan… still good at slacking off."
"Li Xiao is solid and diligent—real potential for Civil Engineering."
Then Tu Lishan’s gaze settled on Zhang Yu.
"Zhang Yu… truly the Tu Mu Holy Body. One man matches twenty Qi Cultivation laborers in output—yet earns only ten times their wage."
"Average martial talent, but hardworking, resilient, capable of enduring hardship. Good physical condition. Comes from the First Layer—poor family background… missing money."
Talent weak, body strong, willing to suffer, poor, from the countryside…
To Tu Lishan, this wasn’t just a promising student—this was the perfect prototype for Civil Engineering. A natural-born seed.
At that moment, Ying Xin and her two companions arrived with their inspection mentor, making their way toward Zhang Yu’s work zone.
Yu Xinghan immediately stood up and resumed work.
Ying Xin watched the trio’s strained movements, thinking: "These Construction Site tasks wear down the body the most. Even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, if they do this day after day, will eventually fall ill."
Concrete pouring, sustained Qi circulation, constant high-frequency vibration—over years, this leads to Meridian Expansion Syndrome.
And prolonged bodily shaking? That’s a guaranteed path to Muscle Vibration Syndrome.
She’d seen too many workers with chronic injuries, heard too many stories.
So she resolved: When I join the Civil Engineering Department, I will never take on these grueling jobs.
She wanted her generation—and all generations after—to never endure such suffering.
"Let the First Layer folk earn this blood-and-sweat money."
"I’ll become a manager. A leader."
Her goal in this Construction Site internship? To stand out in the upcoming evaluation, catch the eye of a supervisor, and be selected for a field project.
"Real power in the Civil Engineering Department isn’t in University City. It’s out in the wild, on active sites."
"Otherwise, how could University City’s projects possibly sustain so many Jin Dan and Yuan Ying-level experts?"
"And now with frequent University Wars, this is the golden age for Civil Engineering—when countless talents rise and shine."
"How can I stay here, toiling for meager pay?"
"If I get chosen by the Deputy Director of the Civil Engineering Department… to join that project…"
Ying Xin’s mind drifted toward the secrets of the Civil Engineering Seven Supreme.
She knew she wasn’t Gong Shuijin. She couldn’t compete with Ji Yuanchi.
But who said only those who ranked first in class for seven consecutive years could claim the Seven Supreme titles, unify the seven energies, and master the Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power?
As a sixth-generation Civil Engineering descendant, Ying Xin understood that the knowledge she possessed—information others lacked—would be her key to soaring.
Unknowingly, Zhang Yu had worked through the entire night.
Yet, thanks to the body-activating effect, he still felt like a tiger, full of vigor.
Wuji Zhen Chan Level 4
Total Earnings: 0.038 Lingbi
Zhang Yu thought: "If I keep this up, I’ll earn 1.14 Lingbi per month—13.68 Lingbi per year. Xinghuo Immortal wasn’t lying. Civil Engineering is truly profitable."
Li Xiao, watching from afar, muttered: "Zhang Yu’s workload today feels far heavier than mine. No surprise—he’s my real rival. He can endure so much more."
Yu Xinghan shook his head silently: "Pushing like this? He’ll be broken in half within six months."
Just then, Huang Yun, a Huangjin Warrior, spotted the three students leaving.
"Hey, don’t think I’m overstepping," he said. "We earn well—but our bodies pay the price. You’ve got to take care of yourself after work."
"Right outside the site is a massage parlor. The therapists are skilled, service is excellent. They’ll help relieve the wear and tear."
With that, Huang Yun left. As a Huangjin Warrior, he no longer needed such care.
But Zhang Yu didn’t care. He had the Cannibal Cow Serenity Heart Technique—when self-repair wasn’t enough, he could switch to the Martial Dao Holy Embryo for regeneration.
And tonight? He hadn’t even tapped his true limits. He was holding back, to avoid drawing attention.
Besides, he already knew exactly how he’d spend the Lingbi.
"Buy High-Quality Martial Energy."
"Not only can I use it to upgrade Le Mulan’s Martial Energy quality…"
"But I can also sell my own High-Quality Martial Energy later—make money that way."
Zhang Yu was utterly envious of those who sold Martial Energy. Compared to Construction Site labor, it was effortless.
Li Xiao dismissed Huang Yun’s advice with a sneer. He’d rather spend Lingbi on study and cultivation.
"Body wear and tear? That’s serious business," Yu Xinghan said gravely. "I’ll go check out the massage parlor first. If it’s safe, we’ll go together after work."
Zhang Yu waved him off. "Not interested. Go by yourself."
…
Inside the massage parlor.
Yu Xinghan waited nervously. When the therapist walked in—broad-shouldered, muscles rippling, even more imposing than he was—his voice cracked.
"You…?"
The man grinned, cracked his knuckles with a series of loud pops.
"Relax, kid. We’ve been serving Construction Site workers for years. We know exactly how to restore your body."
Yu Xinghan tried to stand, but remembered he’d already paid. He swallowed hard and said, "Any female therapists?"
The man laughed. "I am a woman."
Yu Xinghan inhaled deeply. "…Alright. Do it."
…
Over the next week, Zhang Yu worked nonstop.
Each morning, after taking his medicine, he attended classes—studying Arrays, Engineering, Force Techniques, and more. Then he trained in the Civil Engineering Department’s foundational techniques.
After a full day of classes, he received a High-Quality Martial Energy infusion, digested it, then spent the night on the Construction Site—pouring concrete while practicing Wuji Zhen Chan.
By morning, he’d receive another infusion, then head straight back to class—no pause, no rest.
To sustain this, he’d poured an extra 0.5 Lingbi per month into High-Quality Martial Energy. This month’s earnings hadn’t even hit his account before half was already spent.
A week passed.
His Dao Heart reached Level 11 (93.6% progress).
Martial Energy surged to 320.5.
Physical Strength Level: 11.367.
Martial Energy Quality: 115%.
Wuji Zhen Chan advanced to Level 13.
At the moment of breaking Level 10, he unlocked the Level 10 effect—body and Qi now in perfect resonance, vibrating at a higher frequency.
But this came at a cost: the strain on his body intensified, wear and tear increased, and the risk of injury soared.
During spare moments, Zhang Yu studied the techniques in the Tu Mu Holy Body. The more he read, the clearer one truth became:
"These techniques either carry extreme side effects… or they’re designed for work environments that are inherently harmful—Pneumoconiosis, vibration sickness, cancer… one worse than the last."
(End of Chapter)
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