Chapter 62: Worship

Chapter 62: Worship

"Ah?" Zhang Yu looked at the scene and thought to himself, "Worshiping a god remotely through a screen?"

Just then, his phone buzzed.

Ministry of Ten Thousand People - Great God of All Beings

Payment: 1000

What the hell!

Zhang Yu was shocked. He never expected that a single tap to worship a god would cost him 1000 yuan.

What was even more unacceptable was that he hadn't even set up a payment account for the Talisman Codex, yet it had directly deducted the money from his bank card.

Previously, when he used the Confinement Talisman at Songyang High School, Zhang Yu had relied on the free daily usage provided by his temporary patrol team job.

He tried to find a way to get a refund or contact customer service but couldn't find anything.

Worried that he might accidentally pay again, he decided to contact Zhang Pianpian for advice.

When Zhang Pianpian heard what Zhang Yu had to say, she replied, "Worshiping a god works like this: one tap for one worship, and each worship costs 1000 yuan. If you hold down, it will continue to worship."

Zhang Yu: "But... I know now that it costs money, but I didn't even set up a payment account. How did it manage to deduct money from my bank card without asking?"

Zhang Pianpian matter-of-factly said, "That's the power of the gods. They can access millions of accounts at any moment."

"If they couldn't directly withdraw money from your account, how could they be called gods?"

She warned, "So, no matter who you owe money to, never owe money to the gods."

Zhang Yu was speechless. He could only mutter, "The Eight Divine Authorities are really something."

Zhang Pianpian said, "But don't be afraid. The Eight Divine Authorities have their own rules and won't act recklessly."

"This time, you initiated the worship, so they charged you 1000 yuan."

Zhang Yu sighed and asked, "Sis, can you tell me about the functions of the Talisman Codex? I'm afraid I might accidentally get charged again."

Zhang Pianpian said, "Worshiping daily is the most basic way to increase your faith level. The longer you maintain a continuous streak, the more each worship will boost your faith level."

"But if you miss a day, you have to start over."

"For those with high faith levels or strong in the art of talismans, daily worship is a must."

Zhang Yu understood. It's like a daily check-in, except each check-in costs at least 1000 yuan.

Zhang Pianpian continued, "Offering to the gods can be done in various ways, such as lighting incense, hanging merit banners, and setting up offering tablets. The more expensive the offering, the greater the effect on your faith level. It can also enhance the power of your talismans and grant special privileges."

"You can open the offering section and browse the options without being charged."

Zhang Yu was still shaken by the sudden 1000 yuan deduction, so he cautiously tapped on the offering option.

He saw a list of prices for different offerings, ranging from hundreds to thousands.

After reading the descriptions, he realized that these were all remote offerings, with the effects manifesting in the Spirit Realm's temples.

So, these are virtual items?

Zhang Yu finally understood why the Eight Divine Authorities were so wealthy. These gods were literally making money while they slept.

Zhang Pianpian continued, "Consulting the gods, as the name suggests, is about seeking advice on the art of talismans. The cost is high, and with your current faith level, you don't need to spend money on this."

"The options you can't see, shrouded in mist, will only become available with a higher faith level. Don't worry about them for now."

After hanging up with Zhang Pianpian, Zhang Yu looked at the Talisman Codex with a bitter smile.

"This art of talismans is really tough."

"How much would it cost to win first place in the Taoist Arts Competition?"

As Zhang Yu fell into deep thought, the Contractual Ritual Countdown in his mind started to beep, reminding him not to idle and to focus on cultivation.

Zhang Yu had to temporarily put aside these thoughts. He mixed some monster meat powder into a drink, then headed to the Half-Constructed Tower to start his practice for the day.

No matter what, the Taoist Arts Competition was still months away, and the nearest competition was the Martial Arts Competition.

Thinking of martial arts, Zhang Yu's confidence returned.

"I'm now at level 5 in Unarmed Combat, level 10 in Infinite Cloud Hands, and level 6 in the Heavenly Martial Cultivation Heart Sutra. If I unleash all my power in a practical competition, I'll have a significant advantage. But the problem is..."

Zhang Yu thought, "I need to keep my trump cards hidden."

Especially the level 10 Infinite Cloud Hands, which he had obtained during the Magic Aptitude Competition.

If he were to use level 10 Infinite Cloud Hands in the Martial Arts Competition, which was more than a month away, he feared it would draw too much attention, and even Zhang Pianpian wouldn't be able to protect him.

"In the Martial Arts Competition, I need to hide my high-level techniques, so I should focus on improving my basic attributes for now."

In the Half-Constructed Tower, Zhang Yu resumed practicing the Heavenly Martial Cultivation Heart Sutra.

As the Martial Dao Will Concept in his Sea of Consciousness burst forth, he began performing the nine martial techniques of the Heavenly Martial Cultivation Heart Sutra, both internally and externally.

Under the influence of the Heavenly Martial Cultivation Heart Sutra, Zhang Yu felt his blood boiling and his energy surging. The urge to fight and train fiercely was overwhelming.

While Zhang Yu was fully engrossed in his practice, a figure in the shadows at the base of the tower was silently observing him.

Zhou Tianyi thought, "I can't let Zhang Yu have time to use the Talisman Codex."

"I need to attack when he is weakest and most vulnerable."

After waiting for about two hours, Zhou Tianyi saw Zhang Yu's movements slowing down. He held his breath, gathering the Spiritual Power in his Dantian, preparing to strike.

Swoosh!

The moment Zhang Yu turned his back, Zhou Tianyi surged forward like a gust of wind, using the Stormwind Leg Technique at its peak. He aimed a powerful kick at Zhang Yu's back.

Seeing that he was within three meters of Zhang Yu and the latter hadn't fully turned around, Zhou Tianyi's eyes gleamed with confidence.

He was certain that with the power of his kick, if it landed, it would be enough to knock Zhang Yu down.

Zhou Tianyi had already planned out the follow-up moves to ensure Zhang Yu would lose consciousness.

But at that moment, a white mist-like Vitality Qi surged from Zhang Yu's back.

Bang!

Zhou Tianyi was startled. His kick felt like it had hit a cushion, completely ineffective.

But then, a powerful force erupted from the white Vitality Qi, slamming into his foot with great force.

(End of Chapter)

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