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Chapter 321: The Mansion and Destiny
“What’s your future plan?” Director Gao asked.
Hearing the question, Zhang Yu’s mind flashed with countless thoughts. After a moment, he spoke clearly: “I want to join the Top Ten League.”
Hearing those words, even Tu Lishan blinked in surprise—so did Director Gao, who momentarily paused, taken aback.
Director Gao had imagined many possible answers from Zhang Yu—something straightforward like wanting to make money, staying on in the upper tiers, or even pledging loyalty to Wanfa University.
But he never expected this.
Join the Top Ten League?
At that instant, Director Gao’s gaze sharpened, his expression unreadable. Inside, he murmured: This kid… more ambitious than I thought.
Yet Director Gao had no fear of ambition. In fact, he valued it. A student with hunger, with desire—those were the ones who could break through. Otherwise, what was the point of cultivation? Why not just live as a mortal, eating, sleeping, and dying without striving?
Originally, Zhang Yu had been just another First Layer student gambling with his life for a chance at the future. But now, knowing he aimed for the Top Ten League, Director Gao’s respect for him rose slightly.
Studying Zhang Yu carefully, Director Gao said calmly: “To enter the competition, you’ll need to be among the top in your entire department. Right now, you’re still far behind.”
Zhang Yu remained calm. “I’ll give it everything I’ve got.”
Seeing the firm resolve in Zhang Yu’s eyes, feeling the unwavering will beneath his scrutiny, Director Gao smiled faintly. This one’s even more interesting than I imagined. And a little better than expected.
“Alright,” Director Gao said. “I won’t deny you a chance. Starting now, you’ll have to participate in at least one Construction Site project every semester. It’s both service to the department and an opportunity to grow.”
“Which project you join is up to you.”
As he spoke, a series of Civil Engineering Department projects appeared in Zhang Yu’s Eye Armor, projected through the Ling realm.
There were war fortresses being built on the frontlines, mountain tombs being restored deep in the wilderness, data centers of the Ling Network being upgraded, the expansion of Hehuan University’s amusement park, and the construction of the Flying Sword Laboratory.
Zhang Yu’s eyes lit up instantly. He stared at one of them, heart pounding: They even have this one? I have to go there!
Not now, he thought. Wait until I’ve fully recovered my physical depletion. Then I’ll go and eat my fill at the Construction Sites.
Director Gao continued: “Of course, we’re not just going to make you work.”
“In addition to your salary, you’ll get access to discounted medicine. You can directly request discounted drugs from the Pharmacy Department.”
“And some experimental medicines that aren’t available on the market will be gradually opened to you.”
As he spoke, a Medication Purchase List and the contact details of the Pharmacy Department materialized as documents, sent directly to Zhang Yu’s Eye Armor.
Then Director Gao paused—seeming to weigh his next words—before finally saying: “Starting today, this No. 318 Floor Student Suite is temporarily yours to occupy.”
The address, condition, and access key for the 318th-floor dormitory were instantly transmitted to Zhang Yu.
It was a 15-square-meter luxury suite—1 living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with a 6-meter ceiling. It came with a generous monthly supply of Spirit Energy and network bandwidth. The floor also offered paid services like laundry, cleaning, training rooms, and private labs.
Director Gao added: “I’ve also activated your access to the Anti-Gravity Channel. You can use it freely from now on.”
Zhang Yu knew the central Anti-Gravity Channel ran through the entire Wanfa University City—a high-speed vertical transit system. With it, he could reach any floor in seconds.
Whether it was the 318th-floor suite or the Anti-Gravity Channel, both dramatically enhanced Zhang Yu’s daily life and cultivation efficiency, saving him countless hours.
But the offer wasn’t done yet.
Director Gao looked at Zhang Yu and dropped the final bait.
“If you manage to secure first place in your freshman class by the end of this semester, I’ll take you as my Named Disciple.”
Tu Lishan, standing nearby, felt a jolt in his chest. Director Gao never mentioned this before. Is this sudden?
A Named Disciple under a Nascent Soul Immortal—no matter how minor the title—was a dream for countless students.
To Tu Lishan, Director Gao had just handed Zhang Yu a lifetime opportunity. Surely, Zhang Yu would now push himself to the brink, sacrificing sleep, food, even his health.
But then, a warning bell rang in Tu Lishan’s mind. Wait… Director Gao doesn’t actually expect Zhang Yu to beat Ji Yuanchi, does he?
No. He’s not aiming for that. He’s just dangling the title like bait, keeping Zhang Yu driven, never stopping.
Still, Tu Lishan had to admit: that Director Gao would go to such lengths to “paint a dream” for someone… meant Zhang Yu was truly exceptional. Most students couldn’t even get a single promise like that.
Watching Zhang Yu’s expression shift—shock, excitement, then a flicker of concern—Director Gao placed a hand on his shoulder and smiled. “Don’t get too excited. What I promise, I’ll keep. Just go all in.”
But inside, Zhang Yu’s thoughts raced: Damn it… if I perform too well in Civil Engineering, will they block me from transferring to the Alchemy Department? Will they force me to become a disciple? I don’t want to spend my whole life stuck in Construction Sites!
He looked up at Director Gao and asked, “Can I still live with my current roommates?”
To Director Gao, that was a trivial matter. He waved a hand. “The dorm is yours to arrange. Do as you please.”
After leaving the Civil Engineering Department building, Zhang Yu suddenly realized: We didn’t sign a contract.
Fujie chuckled, her tone playful. “With people like him, signing a contract would be a self-restraint. He doesn’t need one. He’s got ways to make sure you follow through—without even having to promise. But if he ever wants to break his word, you’re powerless.”
Zhang Yu took a deep breath. I need to keep getting stronger. Getting richer. Climbing higher.
Then he sent a message to his dorm group.
Yu Xinghan: 15-square-meter mansion?!
Le Mulan: So much closer to class!
Zhang Pianpian: The data allowance is insane.
That night, Zhang Yu moved in with Yu Xinghan, Le Mulan, and Zhang Pianpian—now officially residents of the 318th-floor suite.
Standing in the spacious new room, now expanded from 5 to 15 square meters, Zhang Yu finally felt free. His body no longer had to hunch, his limbs could stretch without constraint.
Next, he sent the discounted medicine list to Le Mulan. “Mulan, help me sort through this. Which ones are the best deals for me?”
Just then, a notification popped up in the Foundation Establishment Class group chat—someone had tagged him.
Is that Ji Yuanchi?
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Wanfa University City, 450th Floor.
Inside a 100-square-meter luxury apartment, Ji Yuanchi’s consciousness returned from deep Ling realm, finishing his one-on-one Finance Major course.
Over the past semester, though officially a student in the Civil Engineering Department, Ji Yuanchi had barely paid attention to its core courses. His focus had been solely on the Finance Department.
After all, his time in Civil Engineering was just temporary. The Finance Department was his true destination.
And the top students there—those were the ones he’d eventually face.
For Ji Yuanchi, maintaining first place in his class was essential. But he had to prioritize Finance courses, preparing himself for the fierce competition ahead.
Just then, a message appeared in his Eye Armor—sent by his mentor, Deputy Director Lin of the Civil Engineering Department.
Lin Director: What happened? Why did you only lead the second-place student by 26 points in the final ranking?
Feeling the disappointment and reprimand in the message, Ji Yuanchi quickly replied: I spent more time on Finance Department courses.
Lin Director: So you’re saying studying Finance made your performance worse than just sticking to Civil Engineering?
Lin Director: Is that what I told you to do?
Ji Yuanchi remained silent. Instead, he recalled his mentor’s words from long ago:
> “Yuanqi, the Civil Engineering Department… is like scavenging through the leftovers in a mud pit.
> If you only see Civil Engineering as building things, and never dream of Finance, you’ll spend your whole life eating dust in construction sites.
> Even if you make money during the University War, it’s just survival—barely scraping by on scraps.
> Only when you hold destiny in your hands, and stand with Humanity’s Great Momentum, can you truly advance.”
The memory flashed through his mind.
Then Lin’s message continued:
Lin Director: This year, no matter the grade, we must crush them. Bring their stock prices down to zero.
Lin Director: Use everything you’ve learned in Finance.
Lin Director: I want you to finish first—by over 100 points in the final Comprehensive Score.
Ji Yuanchi didn’t argue.
He knew he had no choice. In this battle of departments, he was just one pawn. He couldn’t refuse.
But he also believed he could do it.
> “I’ve already entered the path of Fate Art in the Finance Department.”
> “Then let me test it… just a little.”
He glanced at the current class ranking, then tapped his Eye Armor. Instantly, the Fate Divination Service from the Finance Department appeared.
The rankings, scores, spending habits, loan records, work hours, class performance, health status, addresses, income, savings—everything about Zhang Yu and Gong Shuijin was laid bare.
Then came predictions: interests, personality, potential, lifespan—each detail revealed.
Ji Yuanchi murmured: “Based on the final destiny forecast… neither of them has any chance of surpassing me.”
He scrolled through the entire class list, analyzing each student’s mindset.
> “To most, victory is already mine.”
> “The hearts of the people… and the tide of fate… are all on my side.”
With the tide confirmed, Ji Yuanchi knew what came next.
He would now guide the hearts of others, shape the momentum, and steal destiny.
(End of Chapter)
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