Chapter 60: The Strongest Freshman

Chapter 60: The Strongest Freshman (Third Update, Chapter Loan)

Bang!

Zhou Chechen slammed his hand on the desk, his eyes brimming with murderous intent.

"Zhang Pianpian, this woman treats Songyang City as if it's nothing!"

Today, being dominated by Zhang Pianpian, he felt the gleeful malice in the eyes of his junior students and classmates, and the severe blow to his prestige.

Zhou Chechen abruptly turned his head and looked at the Student Union President, Chu Chengxuan, asking, "President, are you just going to let this woman run wild in Songyang City?"

Chu Chengxuan, who was reviewing his textbooks, replied nonchalantly, "Zhang Pianpian... her background is murky, her wealth mysterious, and she's crazy. Why provoke her?"

"In half a year, she'll be off to college, and then the upperclassmen will deal with her."

Seeing that Chu Chengxuan was still engrossed in his books, Zhou Chechen realized that the president's mind was preoccupied with the Imperial Entrance Exam, college applications, and interviews, and had no interest in getting involved in his conflict with Zhang Pianpian.

However, Zhou Chechen's eyes flashed with a cold light at Chu Chengxuan's words: "Half a year, huh?"

"In that case, I'll wait another half a year before I deal with Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen."

To Zhou Chechen, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen were nothing more than dead men walking, protected by Zhang Pianpian. He would wait for the right moment to strike.

But the one he truly had his sights on was still Zhang Pianpian.

With boundless hatred and humiliation in his heart, he thought, "In college, the gap between a year's difference won't be as significant as in high school."

"Zhang Pianpian, I truly, truly hope... that you will hold on until I catch up with you in college."

...

Outside Songyang High School.

In a private room of a teahouse.

Zhang Pianpian glanced around and said, "There's no problem here. We can speak freely for now. I have some things to discuss with you."

"Big Sister!" Zhang Yu grabbed Zhang Pianpian excitedly. "You're really my big sister! It's great to have a sister like you!"

At that moment, there was a loud bang.

Zhang Pianpian turned her head to see Bai Zhenzhen kneeling on the ground.

Bai Zhenzhen said solemnly, "After today's great kindness, if you don't reject me, I wish to call you my adoptive mother and serve you from now on."

Zhang Yu said, "No... she's my sister."

Bai Zhenzhen replied, "Don't worry, Yu. I don't mind these formalities. From now on, I'll call her my adoptive mother, and you can call her Mom."

As Bai Zhenzhen and Zhang Yu argued, Zhang Pianpian said calmly, "The bank balance data is fake."

Huh?!!

Seeing the two of them turn their heads sharply, Zhang Pianpian swiped her finger again and cast another Talisman Spell. This time, the bank balance on her head showed only 250,000 yuan.

She explained calmly, "The Overwhelming Pressure Talisman I used earlier is a modified Talisman Spell that can display a fake bank balance."

Zhang Yu was stunned: "Talisman Spells can be modified like that? They can show fake bank balances? I've never heard of such a thing in my Taoist Arts class. Isn't it said that the Eight Divine Authorities are used exactly as they were passed down?"

From being a billionaire to pretending to be one, Zhang Yu felt a sudden sense of disappointment.

Seeing the two of them in shock, Zhang Pianpian continued, "You need to remember, to deal with rich people, you must understand their characteristics."

"Rich people rely on money, so they understand its power best, are most easily driven by it, and are most easily intimidated by it. This is called using money to control money."

"The foundation of these methods is information. To obtain, modify, and intercept information, you need advanced Talisman Spells."

"Talisman Spells are the most powerful means you can learn in high school. Remember, Talisman Spells are the most useful and powerful! No Taoist Arts or Martial Arts can match them."

Zhang Yu looked at Zhang Pianpian, who was earnestly praising Talisman Spells, and almost saw the words "Talisman Spell hype" floating above her head.

Although the 2.5 billion inheritance had become 250,000, Bai Zhenzhen still hugged Zhang Pianpian warmly and said sweetly, "Mom, what should we do next?"

Zhang Yu, seeing Bai Zhenzhen's sweet demeanor, felt a shiver down his spine, as if he had seen a thousand-year-old zombie come to life.

Zhang Pianpian said calmly, "The Imperial Entrance Exam is in half a year. After the exam, I will go to Kunxu Second Floor's university."

"That means I can protect you for only half a year."

"After that, without my protection, the Student Union of Songyang High School will definitely target you."

"And there's one more thing."

"You need to understand that I can protect you now because they think I'm as rich as they are."

"They think you're under my control and won't apply to the Ten Great Sects."

"Once they find out you plan to apply to the Ten Great Sects, they won't care about my protection and will use even more brutal methods."

"So..."

Zhang Pianpian looked straight into Bai Zhenzhen's eyes, as if trying to see through her thoughts.

"What are your plans?"

"Wait to die? Flee Songyang City? Or risk everything to apply to the Ten Great Sects?"

Bai Zhenzhen met Zhang Pianpian's gaze without flinching and said seriously, "I want to get into the top university of the Ten Great Sects."

Zhang Pianpian then looked at Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu said, "Sis, stop being mysterious. Both Ah Zhen and I are determined to get into the top university of the Ten Great Sects."

"Just tell us what to do."

Zhang Pianpian nodded slightly and continued, "Your strength is too weak."

Noticing their dissatisfied expressions, Zhang Pianpian spoke calmly, "To gain admission to the Ten Great Sects as individuals from poor backgrounds, your current abilities are still far from sufficient, and overcoming the obstacles set by the wealthy will be even more challenging."

"First, become the strongest freshman in Songyang City."

"Once you two win the top two spots in all the competitions for freshmen, and become the strongest freshmen in Songyang City, I'll tell you what to do next."

Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen were both stunned.

All the remaining competitions for freshmen?

That means surpassing all freshmen from the top three high schools in Spiritual Resolve, Physical Strength Level, Martial Arts, and Taoist Arts?

Especially the Taoist Arts competition... that's almost impossible for poor people.

Fortunately, the Taoist Arts competition is at the end of the freshman year, and the next competition is the Martial Arts Championship, where they both have some advantages.

Next, Zhang Pianpian had Bai Zhenzhen sign an internship contract with the Songyang City Patrol Team, officially confirming her status, and then let the two of them leave.

Bai Zhenzhen, however, stayed behind, rubbing her hands together nervously, looking embarrassed.

"Um... um..."

Zhang Pianpian asked curiously, "What?"

Bai Zhenzhen pointed at Zhang Yu, who was playing with a Talisman Codex, and smiled sweetly, "Does an intern get a Talisman Codex?"

Zhang Pianpian shook her head, "The Inspection Division isn't that generous to give interns Talisman Codexes."

"By the way, don't reveal the relationship between Zhang Yu and me to anyone."

"Also, I've already arranged for your parents to stay in a safe village. You don't need to worry about them."

Zhang Yu, hearing this, paused and nodded.

Finally, Zhang Pianpian urged Bai Zhenzhen and Zhang Yu to hurry back and focus on their studies and cultivation. She watched as they left, then made a phone call.

The woman on the other end said, "Hello? Pianbao? What's up?"

Zhang Pianpian: "Lend me some money."

The woman asked curiously, "Aren't you trying to gather money for the Heavenly Spirit Root? Are you asking me to help you complete it?"

Zhang Pianpian explained, "I ran into some trouble today and spent some money on divine assistance. I can't pay this month's loan interest."

The woman became even more curious, "Oh? What kind of trouble made you seek divine assistance?"

Zhang Pianpian said calmly, "I helped that guy out. At first, I just thought he had good character and didn't want him to live an ordinary life. I didn't expect to go this far."

"However..."

Zhang Pianpian's gaze swept over Zhang Yu's head.

Songyang City Inspection Division Outsourced Employee (Expand Details)

Songyang City Inspection Division Outsourced Employee | Ascetic | Athletic Talent | Extremely Poor in Songyang City | Loan Slave | Card Slave | ???

When Zhang Pianpian focused on the ???, she received a response: Unknown Potential, Undefined

Zhang Pianpian then looked at Bai Zhenzhen.

Songyang City Inspection Division Intern (Expand Details)

Songyang City Inspection Division Intern | Sword Prodigy | Fist Prodigy | Palm Prodigy | Blade Prodigy | Spear Prodigy | Herb Prodigy | Score Tyrant | Loan Slave | Card Slave | Path Art Futility Doctrine | Songyang Critic | She is very poor...

With Zhang Pianpian's finger swiping, two Talisman Spells later, a new word appeared above Bai Zhenzhen's head.

Unknown New Spirit Root: Hidden Evolution Type, No Relevant Data

As Zhang Pianpian's finger swiped, the Talisman Codex floating beside her glowed.

When the Talisman Spell was complete, both the ??? above Zhang Yu's head and the unknown new Spirit Root above Bai Zhenzhen's head disappeared, completely hidden.

At the same time, Zhang Pianpian continued on the phone, "They are more capable than I expected."

"Maybe... they can keep up with me."

On the other end of the line, the woman was surprised, "Oh? I've never heard you give such high praise. I'm looking forward to meeting them."

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