You dare to cultivate without money?!-Chapter 323 - 274: Goodbye Zhang Pianpian

"Number 686, Zhang Yu."

As the call came through, Zhang Yu stood up and walked towards the interview room.

Although all of his scores had already met Wanfa University’s admission requirements, and he had signed the admission agreement beforehand, the interview process was still unavoidable.

When Zhang Yu entered the interview room, he casually smiled at the three examiners and said, "Hello, I’m Zhang Yu from Songyang Senior Immortal School, Songyang City."

The chief examiner looked at him and asked, "Why did you apply to Wanfa University?"

Zhang Yu replied calmly, "Because Wanfa University is one of the best universities. I want to break through to Golden Core, to Nascent Soul, to enter a sect, so naturally, I need to choose the best university."

The three interviewers smiled slightly, and one of them asked, "How do you plan your study and rest time?"

Zhang Yu said flatly, "I don’t rest."

Another examiner asked, "How much of the university course have you completed so far?"

Zhang Yu said, "As you can see, I’m already a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and I’ve completed all the general Qi Refining Realm courses."

"I’ve also self-studied Civil Engineering’s Excavation Palm, Crane Claw, Racing Car Leg, and Elevator Vertical, all reaching Level 10."

The examiners looked increasingly satisfied with Zhang Yu as they reviewed his resume.

The chief examiner spoke, "Zhang Yu, as far as I know, you’re not sterilized. What do you think about sterilization at university? Do you think it’s necessary for university students?"

Zhang Yu said calmly, "Sterilization is the escape of the weak."

"For me, just some bodily hormones can be suppressed with willpower."

"These things are not obstacles on my Immortal Path, but rather tools for production, turning into aids for my cultivation."

"In my resume, there’s proof of my seed trading on Level One; such high frequency and quality of transaction data should suffice to prove the strength of my Dao Heart."

The three examiners exchanged a glance, admiration simultaneously appearing in their eyes.

Finally, they stood up together, extended their hands towards Zhang Yu, saying, "Zhang Yu, welcome to Wanfa University."

...

As Zhang Yu walked out from the interview room, he saw Yu Xinghan and Le Mulan, who had already completed their interviews.

Yu Xinghan said, "Let’s go, Zhang Yu, time to register and then choose our dormitory."

At that moment, a female voice called out.

"Zhang Yu, long time no see." ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

Zhang Yu and the others turned around simultaneously, seeing Zhang Pianpian walking towards them.

Not having seen her for two years, Zhang Pianpian still exuded elegance and a more vigorous demeanor than before.

Her appearance hadn’t changed much, except her eyes had turned amber, evidently due to some sort of eye Magic Remains.

The mark on her head ’49th place in Wanfa University’s Talisman Department Foundation Establishment Realm’, along with the halo behind her head, attracted the attention of many around, instantly making her the focus.

Zhang Yu was about to blurt out ’sister’ but suddenly corrected himself, saying, "Senior, you’re here."

Zhang Pianpian smiled slightly, saying, "You’ve grown taller."

"Let’s go, I’ll take you to register first and then treat you to a meal."

Under Zhang Pianpian’s guidance, Zhang Yu and the others registered, enrolled, paid tuition...

Although they brought along the tuition fees, during the payment process, Zhang Yu and the others, encouraged by Zhang Pianpian, proactively took out student loans, their first loan upon reaching Level Two.

The first-year tuition was 0.5 spirit coins, and starting from the second year, they had to pay interest, 0.005 spirit coins per month, until they repaid the entire 0.5 spirit coins upon graduation.

Zhang Pianpian said, "Don’t be afraid, since you’re in Level Two, how can you advance without fully unleashing your Immortal Path potential?"

"Rather than paying the 0.5 spirit coins tuition now, you might as well invest it in your studies."

Looking at Zhang Pianpian’s name on the recommendation form, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but say, "Sister... Senior, does this mean we’re adding to your performance record?"

Zhang Pianpian said, "Since you’re going to do it anyway, why not let me help you handle it."

"Let’s go, time to choose dormitories."

While moving through Wanfa University City, Zhang Yu had already noticed one characteristic of this place.

Since the entire university town is positioned within a complex over 3 kilometers long and wide, and not exceeding 10 kilometers high.

So, the internal spatial efficiency of the university town is exceptionally high.

Or rather... the space is incredibly cramped.

Seeing their upcoming dormitory only reinforced Zhang Yu’s thoughts.

"Inferior dormitory, 20 people per room, with a room size of 20 square meters, sharing 2 toilets and 6 showers per floor..."

Zhang Yu said speechlessly, "This damn thing... even chicken farms are more spacious."

Yu Xinghan said beside him, "Superior suite, 15 square meters with 1 hall, 2 rooms, 1 bathroom."

Zhang Yu frowned, "Isn’t 15 square meters too small to be called a luxury suite? And the rent is 1 spirit coin a month, which is so expensive?"

Counting the 5 spirit coins Bai Zhenzhen gave him, Zhang Yu only had a total of 9.94 spirit coins, enough for only 9 months’ rent.

Hearing Zhang Yu’s words, the middle-aged woman managing dormitory business snorted, looked at him askance, and said, "Coming up from below? Level Two is precious, can’t compare to your countryside down there."

"If you want to rent, hurry up; so many people are waiting."

Yu Xinghan said, "Why don’t we rent together?"

Le Mulan nodded in agreement, "Splitting between three people..."

Zhang Pianpian said, "Let’s split among four people."

She smiled slightly, "If the four of us split the rent, we can save quite a bit of money."

"But we don’t need to go for those luxury suites... let’s just rent a 5-square-meter middle suite."

Zhang Pianpian pointed at the price and said, "0.2 spirit coins per month, if the four of us split it, it’s 0.05 spirit coins per person each month."

Zhang Pianpian thought to herself, "Compared to my current classmates, Zhang Yu and the others seem more reliable, living together means fewer worries."

Zhang Yu looked at his sister and thought, "Sister has climbed to the 49th place in the Talisman Department, yet her financial situation is still tight?"

Fu Ji said, "On the second floor, every inch of land is worth gold, no matter how powerful one is, they still need to learn to save on rent. Instead of spending more on a better place, it’s better to invest more in studies."

Zhang Yu sighed lightly, looking at the conditions of the middle suite, he said, "Four people in 5-square meters? Can we fit?"

Zhang Pianpian said, "Although it’s only 5-square meters, it’s 4 meters high, so it can be split into two levels."

"Most importantly, the dormitory has extra Spirit Mechanism provided, making meditation and breathing exercises convenient."

"Other than that, you can store things, take a shower, charge devices, what else do you need? It’s more than enough for four people."

"And although the space is small, people can compress themselves, adjusting actively."

After seeing Yu Xinghan and Le Mulan agreed, Zhang Yu also nodded, and the four rented an ordinary middle suite together.

...

Wanfa University City, 125th floor, dormitory area.

The entire 125th floor is only 4 meters high, and rows of middle suite rooms are lined along the corridors like coffins.

Zhang Yu looked at the arrow and walking route floating in the air, projected by the Eye Magic Remains navigation.

A moment later, as Zhang Yu opened the door, a small 5-square meter dormitory appeared in front of everyone.

Le Mulan couldn’t help but say, "So small."

It’s the first time in her life living in such a small room.

Zhang Pianpian said, "The door is too narrow, only one person can enter and exit at a time, you guys take turns putting your luggage inside, then I’ll take you to eat."

"After eating, you probably have to attend the first class meeting tonight, right?"

"Also, remember to compress your body size when entering the dormitory, it’s a necessary money-saving skill in university city."

As Zhang Yu carried his luggage into the dormitory, he tried his best to shrink muscles and joints, turning into a skinny figure around 1.7 meters tall.

While this made moving around the room easier, the dormitory still seemed cramped, and compressing his body size made him feel constantly hunched over and stifled.

Zhang Yu thought, "No wonder everyone I’ve seen in university city seems not so tall; they’ve gotten used to compressing their body size, which is completely different from the first-floor cultivators showing off their statuesque bodies."

The three packed their luggage, then under Zhang Pianpian’s guidance, they arrived at a pharmacy on the 128th floor.

It’s called eating, but it’s actually taking medicine.

Yu Xinghan looked at the pills in his hand and couldn’t help but say, "I’d rather soak my synthetic food from home."

Looking at Yu Xinghan and Zhang Yu soaking synthetic food, Zhang Pianpian said blandly, "You will eventually run out of synthetic food you’ve brought; it’s better to get used to eating second-floor food soon."

"Although it doesn’t taste good, the nutrients in the medicine are very adequate, and consumption time is short."

"The only two problems with taking medicine are: it can’t solve hunger and due to a cultivator’s powerful digestion, long-term absence of food intake can damage the gastrointestinal tract."

Speaking, Zhang Pianpian took out a piece of cement: "That’s why people here usually eat medicine with a bit of cement."

Even Zhang Yu, who was accustomed to hardships on Kunxu’s first floor, was stunned seeing Zhang Pianpian swallow a small piece of cement.

Zhang Yu: "Eat cement?... Isn’t there anything else to eat?"

Zhang Pianpian chuckled, "Cement is cheap; here in Wanfa University City, cement is everywhere, just knock off a piece to temporarily fill the belly, giving a sense of satiety and suppressing stomach acid to prevent gastrointestinal harm."

"So the second-floor catering market wasn’t just overwhelmed by pharmaceutical companies but also by both pharmaceutical and civil engineering companies."

"Especially after civil engineering companies launched edible cement, combining cement with medicine fills the stomach and provides enough nutrition, completely crushing the catering industry."

Hearing this information, Zhang Yu was still incredulous; could civil engineering companies really rise in the dining industry?

Zhang Pianpian further reminded, "Also, remember not to dig cement under surveillance, you’ll be fined if caught."

"By the way... are both of you in the Civil Engineering Department? You can later eat on construction sites directly using site cement to fill your belly."

Yu Xinghan couldn’t help but ask, "Can’t we grow something ourselves?"

Zhang Pianpian glanced at him, saying, "Do you want to join the Dark Seed Territory? I wouldn’t oppose you joining a gang or two in the future university, but the Dark Seed Territory... it’s too dangerous."

"You might not fully understand, but in university city, growing any plant is a serious school and legal violation, punishable by expulsion."

"Cultivation is something only universities and companies are allowed to do."

...

After dinner, Zhang Yu, Le Mulan, and Zhang Pianpian bid farewell, then Zhang Yu and Yu Xinghan attended the Foundation Establishment class’s first meeting in the Civil Engineering Department.

Upon arriving at the 130th-floor teaching area, they just walked into the agreed classroom when several gazes swept over them.

"You two, show your exam results and basic data, we are ranking the class, let’s see where you stand."

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