Chapter 86: Transplantation (Thanks to Alliance Leader 'Lhcccc')

Chapter 86: Transplantation (Thanks to Alliance Leader 'Lhcccc')

"Could I pay some money to... touch this poor person? Maybe even take a little sample?"

But even thinking about physical contact sent Le Muran's mind reeling back to the martial arts arena. Waves of revulsion crashed over her, her cultivation technique instinctively reigniting to escape the torment.

If she'd merely felt psychological disgust toward Zhang Yu before, the arena incident had transformed it into visceral, physical nausea. Clenching her fists, she scolded herself: "I must change this mindset. Overcome weakness! Since when did wealthy people fear the poor?"

With steely determination, she halted her mental discipline. "But I shouldn't rush - start gradually." Her nose wrinkled at the thought of watching training sessions. "Still too intense. Maybe begin with his belongings?"

Imagining clothes soaked in Zhang Yu's sweat and oils made her stomach churn. "Too filthy! Need something even milder..."

Finally, she settled on downloading his social media photos. "Once I can look at his face without disgust, I'll graduate to his clothes."

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Zhang Yu's first move after pocketing his 5,000 yuan prize money? Purchase a new weighted training garment - the old one had been destroyed during the martial arts competition. His bank account now read 13,000 yuan after the 2,000 yuan purchase.

Back at his Half-Constructed Tower cultivation chamber, he immediately donned the gear and waited for the 24-hour cooldown to end. When it finally arrived, he switched his Feather Book's specialization to Crimson Marrow Primordial Qi.

This technique demanded perfect synchronization - every muscle and tendon in the body must contract or extend simultaneously. For ordinary cultivators, mastering such precise control would take months of isolating and training each muscle group.

Not Zhang Yu.

As he awkwardly attempted the first movements - feet shoulder-width apart, arms hanging naturally - electric currents surged through his body. Flooded with instinctive knowledge about muscle control, he suddenly understood: This is how you coordinate the entire physique!

With a thunderous Boom, his muscles fired in unison. His body shot upward several inches, swelling like an inflated balloon as crimson energy surged through his veins.

"Too easy", he grinned, launching into another set. With each contraction, his body heat soared until steam visibly rose from his skin in the cold night air. This was the Crimson Marrow Primordial Qi in action - using muscle power to circulate blood energy, which then strengthened bone marrow and enhanced physical prowess.

Ten sets later, the technique had advanced to level 2. Exhaustion crashed over him like after a battle with Song Hailong himself. "Physique cultivation really drains you", he mused, sitting to recover spiritual energy while his heart pounded. Half an hour later, refreshed, he resumed training.

By dawn, despite frequent rest periods, he'd pushed the technique to level 6 (43/60). A final surge of crimson energy left him trembling. "Freaking wiped... and starving!"

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At Songyang High School's cafeteria, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen devoured synthetic meals with gusto. Who cared if these lab-grown foods had once been considered low-class? Cheap, nutritious, and convenient - perfect for serious physique cultivators.

Opposite them, Qian Shen and Zhao Tianxing picked at their plates, appetites ruined since learning the truth about the Special Training Program.

"It's like this", Lan Ling explained calmly to the shaken juniors. "Senior students donate muscle fibers through our school's Immortal Dao transplantation technology. Fusion with your existing muscles instantly boosts physical strength levels while maintaining cultivation potential."

Zhao Tianxing stared at the price list - rows of names beside muscle groups and prices, like some grotesque restaurant menu. Even Double Youpeng, former top student, was listed.

Qian Shen clenched his chopsticks. "So we're literally buying physical strength? Purchasing sports scores with money?"

"Obviously", Lan Ling replied. "Where do you think your current cultivation comes from? Purchased medicines, techniques, and knowledge - all bought. Why do you think you're here instead of Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen? Because your parents could pay the sponsorship fees."

He Dayou clapped Qian Shen's shoulder. "Welcome to the real world. Everyone's signed confidentiality agreements under the gods' watchful eyes. No one will talk." As a board trustee's son, he casually added, "Lan senior, I've made my selections. Can we begin the transplant surgeries today?"

Lan Ling nodded. "Starting tomorrow, you'll feel your physical strength rising constantly through gradual transplants."

(End of Chapter)

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