Chapter 45: Exclusive Talent, Crowdfunding Martial Arts!

Chapter 45: Exclusive Talent, Crowdfunding Martial Arts!

The thought of three million credits about to be deposited filled Ji Jingqiu with excitement.

Without delay, Ji Jingqiu followed the navigation to the headquarters of the Security Bureau.

Compared to the bustling Police Department, the Security Bureau was much quieter, with fewer people coming and going, adding a sense of solemnity to the atmosphere.

As Ji Jingqiu entered, he spotted Luo Nan Shan, the older brother of Luo Xi.

They had met once before during the previous terrorist attack. When the Security Bureau forcibly took them away, this man had stepped in and asked for a favor from Deputy Director Wang, who refused. Without hesitation, this man directly replaced the unreasonable Zhang Xingyi.

Luo Nan Shan smiled and said, "Jingqiu, Deputy Director Zhang has been waiting for you for a long time."

Following Luo Nan Shan, Ji Jingqiu arrived at a large office deep inside the building. Before entering, he noticed the sign on the door that read "Deputy Director's Office."

Wow, he's occupying the deputy director's office.

Upon entering, Ji Jingqiu was unsure where to step.

The floor was cluttered with various paper documents and books.

"Ba Ge, what are you doing?" Ji Jingqiu asked curiously.

"Little bro, take a seat." Zhang Chongba rubbed his temples.

After not seeing each other for a week, this guy's dark circles had become more prominent. He sighed, "I've been working overtime to review some materials. Just find a spot to sit."

Ji Jingqiu picked up a book titled "The Founding Secrets of the Federation."

After taking a seat, Zhang Chongba got straight to the point, "I and Ah Ba have jointly applied for the subsidy on your behalf. Due to the special circumstances this time, the subsidy amount is twice what I promised you."

Six million!

Ji Jingqiu was momentarily speechless, not knowing how to express his gratitude.

"The enhancement, transformation potions, and nutrient supplements have been delivered. After this meeting, you can take them back to the Martial Hall. These items require low-temperature storage. So..."

Ji Jingqiu interrupted with skepticism, "What potions? Isn't it six million?"

Zhang Chongba paused, scratching his head, "Didn't your second uncle tell you?"

Ji Jingqiu shook his head in confusion.

Zhang Chongba shrugged and explained, "Your goal is to reach the Celestial Human Five Limits, right?

So, following your second uncle's suggestion, I used the internal channel and claimed some merit points to exchange your six million for a batch of potions. You'll need them after opening the Gate of Celestial Human."

These potions, if sold on the market, would be worth at least double the price. With connections, it's like spending six million to get twelve million. We're brothers, no need to thank me!"

Zhang Chongba spoke casually.

Ji Jingqiu fell silent for a moment, then asked quietly, "Does breaking the limits after opening the Gate of Celestial Human require a lot of money?"

Zhang Chongba was surprised, "You don't know?"

Seeing that Ji Jingqiu seemed completely unaware of the process, Zhang Chongba rubbed his chin, unsure where to begin his explanation.

He smacked his lips and said, "Let me put it this way. Each time you break a limit, it's a deep excavation of your life potential. To continue the next break, you need to replenish the deficit within the shortest time possible.

The extent of this deficit cannot be addressed by ordinary martial arts secret potions. If you rely solely on recuperation, it would take around a month.

But the Celestial Human Five Limits won't give you a month to spare.

Therefore, a series of life model potions were developed.

The potions I got for you this time are Life Model Five, the newest model. One dose is enough to replenish the deficit, claiming to be the shortest time and maximum effect!"

After speaking, he raised a thumb, indicating it in one word - intense!

"How much do these cost?"

"The market price is three million. I used the internal channel, so it's about half the price. I exchanged four doses for you, which is enough for you to reach the Five Limits."

Ji Jingqiu's heart was pounding, but he tried to remain calm, "What about the other potions? Isn't this money all spent?"

"There are also fifty doses of nutrient supplements, each dose is equivalent to two days. That's enough for you to use for a hundred days. I begged them to include these as a gift."

"The rest are some basic genetic modification potions. No one wants them, but considering your special physique, I had them packed and sent to you."

Ji Jingqiu paused, "Opening the Gate of Celestial Human costs more than 12 million?"

Is this the difference between the rich and the poor in martial arts?

Zhang Chongba sighed, "This is just the foundation.

Little brother, do you know how people your age in the central region practice martial arts?"

"Let me tell you, only by entering a deep meditation can you achieve quality sleep. In the central region, a sleep chamber can do the job, and even the basic model costs two million."

"The newest sleep chambers are priced without a market. Even Celestial Human martial artists have to compete for them."

"Technology is the driving force behind martial arts these days, little brother!"

"Moreover, the more talented the martial artist, the more money they spend. Do you know why?"

"Because the more talented they are, the more they want to climb to the peak, taking the final few steps, like the Celestial Human Five Limits."

"Every step forward from here is more challenging than the previous hundred steps combined."

"Some talented martial artists even have an entire martial arts team supporting them, covering aspects like life, medical care, and future planning in the martial arts path. They monitor real-time data daily, and you know how expensive it is to maintain a team..."

Ji Jingqiu raised his hand, interrupting, "Don't say another word, I don't want to hear it! I don't need the money!"

Suddenly, he remembered his grandfather's words, "You haven't spent any money yet..."

That seems like a poor performance."

"It's okay if you don't have money."

Zhang Chongba happily took the statement, as if he had been waiting for it, and chuckled,

"There's a saying in the Federation: Every extremely talented young martial artist is a prime stock worth investing in."

"What do you mean?"

"It means it doesn't matter if you don't have money; as long as you have talent, there are plenty of people willing to lend you."

"Lend to me?" Ji Jingqiu immediately became vigilant, "You're not talking about taking out a loan to practice martial arts, are you?"

His grandfather's past experiences were a stark reminder.

"Stay away from loans; loans have to be repaid," Zhang Chongba shook his head, "I'm talking about crowdfunding."

"Crowdfunding for martial arts practice?" Ji Jingqiu was amazed, "Is it that easy to get money these days?"

Zhang Chongba spoke with a heavy heart:

"Easy? You're lacking money, but there are plenty of people who aren't. You think you're tricking them out of their money, but they're tricking you out of your life.

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For example, if their company or family encounters a big problem and needs muscle, and they ask you for help, having received so much money, will you help or not?"

Ji Jingqiu asked in confusion, "Is it that simple?"

With such a huge investment, is it just for a single favor?

That's too good a deal.

In his current understanding and worldview, with such a large investment, it's impossible for both parties not to have a relationship. Even if there wasn't one initially, they should have established one by now.

A friend's family is in trouble; what's wrong with helping out?

"Simple?" Zhang Chongba shook his head and sighed, "You're after their money, but they want your life.

You think it's just a simple favor, a friendly match on the platform, and then you go home for a bath?"

Haha.

Over a hundred years ago, a martial arts genius emerged in the western part of the Federation, and his rise was unstoppable.

Even the central region, known for producing talents, was suppressed by him alone, earning him the title of dominating an era.

This senior, during his body forging and True Seed Realm cultivation, is said to have spent over ten billion Federation credits and countless scarce resources that couldn't be measured by money, to build the strongest foundation and cultivate his martial body.

His cultivation journey thereafter required even more resources, burning money daily!

Even the oligarch-level heavy enterprises, there were five of them, and there's an even more influential one, a certain thousand-year-old family."

Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but gasp, taking a cold breath, after all, global warming wasn't an issue in this world.

There were only six families in the Federation that could be called thousand-year-old.

Zhang Chongba continued,

"This senior indeed lived up to expectations, climbing to become the youngest grandmaster in the Federation's history.

Just as he was full of vigor and ready to embark on the Celestial Path to repay his debts, his angel investors waved their hands, saying they were all friends, and there was no need to repay. They recently had some conflicts with certain people, and they wanted him to help.

Do you know who these 'certain people' are?"

Ji Jingqiu shook his head.

How would he know about the peerless geniuses from a hundred years ago?

Zhang Chongba spat out an inconceivable term:

"The Federation."

"..."

Ji Jingqiu also stared at him incredulously.

He checked his ears; they weren't blocked.

Then why did it sound so strange?

Zhang Chongba chuckled,

"You heard right; it's the Federation, the very one under our feet!

Those lunatics back then started a war that was almost treasonous!"

Ji Jingqiu was completely bewildered, not knowing how to evaluate this matter, and asked,

"What happened later? Did that senior die in battle?"

Zhang Chongba laughed heartily,

"No, he ran away! He fled in the night, and only reappeared fifty years later."

Ji Jingqiu asked in confusion, "Why haven't I seen this part in history?"

"If you could see this part in history, the Federation Education Bureau would be in trouble."

Zhang Chongba clicked his tongue,

"Let's just say, you won't be able to find out about this matter anywhere; it's been sealed long ago.

The situation back then was complex; not many people could explain it clearly, and no one knew why the war started. All they knew was that the war didn't escalate, and both sides took a step back, but the conflict wasn't thoroughly resolved; it was only temporarily suppressed."

"Of course, this can be considered an exception, but it can also serve as a reminder for you."

"Crowdfunding isn't as good as you imagine. What they're giving isn't money, but a 'cause,' and no one knows what kind of 'effect' it will bear in the future."

"So, little brother, I'm going to ask you seriously now: Do you want to walk this path?"

(End of Chapter)

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