No Money To Cultivate Immortality? Chapter 423: The Ingenious Use of Xiao Sanhe - Novel Cool

Chapter 423: The Ingenious Use of Xiao Sanhe

Inside the Simulation Construction Site.

Director Gao sat cross-legged in midair, his black Daoist robe fluttering in the wind. The four characters Construction World on his chest shimmered faintly with a mystical glow.

He gazed at Zhang Yu before him, a hint of approval in his eyes. "During your second year, you've performed exceptionally well—both in studies and in your work. Especially your recent business trips: unassuming, yet always executed with precision."

Zhang Yu replied humbly, "All thanks to the opportunities you’ve given me, Director Gao."

Director Gao chuckled. "Opportunities are earned, not handed out. Remember, when Wanfa University was just getting started, if I hadn’t seized the chance to become a teacher, I might still be stuck on the Construction Site today."

He paused, then added, "Of course, the Construction Site isn’t bad—it’s just… not the same as university. There’s more room to grow there, more freedom to explore."

Zhang Yu nodded silently, listening intently.

Director Gao continued, "Sometimes I wonder—on the Xian Dao Road, how much wealth is enough? The answer is never enough. Zhang Yu, Lingbi is never enough. You’re still young, still at the Foundation Establishment stage. What you’ve achieved so far? Just the beginning."

"Stay grounded. Keep working hard, keep earning steadily. With today’s market, if you can earn another 1,000 Lingbi, that should cover your needs all the way to the Jin Dan stage."

Zhang Yu nodded repeatedly, absorbing every word.

Seeing Zhang Yu remain humble despite his achievements—no arrogance, no pride—Director Gao gave a satisfied nod. He’d seen too many students inflate after a little success, lose their discipline, and never recover. That’s why he seized this moment to offer guidance.

"Speaking of steady earnings," Director Gao said, "real stability is more important than money itself. Some people make fortunes overnight—but their cultivation and inner realm can’t handle such wealth. Eventually, they’ll lose it all."

"Never follow that path."

"Even though I’m your director and you’re my student, we both need to keep our roles clear. Never chase money you can’t control. That kind of wealth? Even if it lands in your account, it’s not really yours. It’s just borrowed—temporarily held in trust."

Zhang Yu felt a jolt inside. Director Gao is clearly warning me about Ping Han. Is he worried I’ll follow his Crypto Trading path?

Indeed, Director Gao was concerned. He wanted to prevent Zhang Yu from jumping into the same risky game Ping Han had entered.

"Next month’s Military License Exam," Director Gao continued, "if Ping Han hasn’t lost money, he might very well claim the license. And once that happens, more people will want to copy his strategy."

He glanced at Zhang Yu and thought, I need to give this boy a strong warning. Don’t let ambition cloud your judgment.

After delivering his advice, Director Gao casually asked a few more questions.

"How’s the Golden Thread Jade Disc working for you?"

"Still in contact with Wen Wuya?"

"Keep pushing sales in the Pharmacology Department. If you can, recommend others from the department too. There are plenty of Civil Engineering students who could use the Seeds."

As he spoke, Director Gao sent the usage rights for today’s Technique to Zhang Yu.

"Third Supreme of the Civil Engineering Seven Supreme—Yutu Shengbian. This Martial Art allows one to sense the Earth’s Qi, channeling their Martial Energy to awaken the latent power of the land. When combined with martial techniques, it enables mastery over soil and earth."

"But now, Yutu Shengbian isn’t just a standalone skill—it’s the foundation that powers Xiao Sanhe."

"Most students, once they master it, rarely use it alone."

Then Director Gao summarized the essence of Xiao Sanhe—what he considered the core lesson of the day.

"The immortal who created Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power was a genius of ancient times. He didn’t invent the Civil Engineering Seven Supreme. He created the divine technique outright."

"But later generations found it too complex—too difficult to teach and learn. So, after much thought, they split the technique into five parts. Each was simplified, yet together they naturally led to mastery of the original."

"Later, to allow Foundation Establishment disciples to practice it too, the most difficult of those five was split into three: Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal, Da Huan Yishan Jin, and now, Yutu Shengbian."

Director Gao sighed. "Because the technique was broken down again and again, its accessibility grew. For a time, countless people began cultivating it."

"Through generations of refinement and innovation, the technique evolved with the times—its power growing stronger. Today, it remains a Military-Grade martial art."

"Unlike many ancient master techniques, which either faded due to lack of heirs, or were abandoned for being too hard to learn—too impractical—becoming museum relics."

Having finished his reflection, Director Gao began teaching Zhang Yu the cultivation method of Yutu Shengbian.

After over an hour, Zhang Yu delivered a single palm strike. Martial Energy resonated with the Earth’s Qi, stirring up a cloud of mud and sand that spiraled into the air.

Director Gao nodded in approval. Zhang Yu’s talent in martial arts still hadn’t disappointed him—especially the calm, focused demeanor he maintained after mastering the technique. No arrogance. No rush.

"Ah, if only Ping Han had this kind of composure," Director Gao murmured. "He wouldn’t be in such a mess."

He continued, "Yutu Shengbian—your first level is complete. Now, I’ll teach you the Xiao Sanhe Method."

Zhang Yu followed Director Gao’s instructions, channeling his Martial Energy. Soon, he felt the three techniques—Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal, Da Huan Yishan Jin, and Yutu Shengbian—align perfectly in his meridians.

As he activated all three simultaneously, a surge of Martial Energy formed from his dantian, drawing forth a terrifying force from the heavens.

But then—crack.

The three techniques revealed a flaw. The connection to the celestial force shuddered once, then severed completely.

Only the earth beneath Zhang Yu’s feet responded. As he clapped his palms together, two massive hands made of mud and sand rose from the ground, merging into a single, towering form before him.

That force… must be Disha Gravity, Zhang Yu realized. True mastery of Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power is needed to wield it. Xiao Sanhe only lets me command the ground beneath my feet—manipulating metals and minerals, nothing more.

Through Director Gao’s teachings, Zhang Yu understood: the true power of Xiao Sanhe depended entirely on the levels of the three techniques.

Though he had already reached Level 20 in both Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal and Da Huan Yishan Jin, Yutu Shengbian was only at Level 1. That meant Xiao Sanhe could only reach 13th or 14th level potential.

"To improve it," Zhang Yu thought, "I need to raise Yutu Shengbian’s level. But even beyond rank—how I use it makes a big difference."

Instantly, Zhang Yu shifted his energy flow, altered his palm seals, and the ground beneath him rippled like ocean waves.

A towering figure, 8 or 9 meters tall, burst from the earth. It spread its arms wide, as if roaring in silent fury.

Then Zhang Yu exhaled—his Taiyi Jin Ye Dan, now fully absorbed into his body, flowed out as golden Gang Qi. In an instant, it reshaped into a hammer and a shovel in the giant’s hands.

Now, whenever Zhang Yu opened his mouth, the Dan could be expelled and reshaped into any form he needed.

Next, the giant grew two more arms. One seized Zhang Yu’s Tianqing Caiyun Dou.

Now, the four-armed earth giant stood before him—two hands holding tools, one gripping the Dou.

Zhang Yu shifted his mind slightly. He lowered one hand, raised the other. The palm seal changed.

And in an instant, the giant shattered into countless small, humanoid earth figures, scattered around him.

Zhang Yu continued experimenting with Xiao Sanhe’s forms, thinking to himself: Now that I have Xiao Sanhe, my work methods have multiplied. But which approach works best in each situation? I’ll have to keep testing.

Beside him, Director Gao watched with a quiet smile. Zhang Yu’s Xiao Sanhe is still in its early stages—limited range—but his control is astonishing. He’s already shaping complex forms so quickly.

…

September.

668th Layer of the Construction Site.

Zhang Yu moved his palms, and streams of mud and sand transformed into human shapes, scattering across the terrain to begin work.

This was Zhang Yu’s way of earning Lingbi while practicing his techniques. Each activation of Xiao Sanhe also activated Yutu Shengbian—perfect for training.

Beyond the mud-and-sand figures, Zhendi Yin, Di Shasha Bottles, and the Tianqing Caiyun Dou floated above Zhang Yu’s head, each being operated by Mo Tianyi, Zhao Tianxing, and a member of the Ying family.

Another Ying family elder was managing the Golden Thread Jade Disc at the back of Zhang Yu’s head.

These two elders were Ying Xin’s Great-Grandfather and High-Grandfather.

Zhang Yu remembered Ying Xin’s introduction:

> "Senior Brother, my Great-Grandfather and High-Grandfather are in their prime—gotta work hard, or we’d die. So their work ethic? Flawless. They’ll never let you down."

> Great-Grandfather: "Zhang Yu, don’t worry. We’re old-school Civil Engineering veterans. Years of construction experience—no lag, no weak links."

> Grandfather: "We know the rules. For major projects—like the Civil Engineering Competition—that’s our chance to build our reputation. No matter the cost, I’ll give you a 15% rebate."

After hearing their self-promotion, Mo Tianyi and Zhao Tianxing grew anxious, fearing they’d be replaced. They each immediately offered the same 15% rebate.

Zhang Yu watched silently as the four Soul Cultivators—without him asking—immediately began competing to outdo one another.

What did I even ask for? he thought, amused. They just started a bidding war on their own.

(End of Chapter)

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