Chapter 221: Sacred Fetus Small Success, Setting Off for the Exam

Chapter 221: Saintly Fetus Minor Success, Departing for the Exam

Inside an apartment near Purple Cloud High School.

Zhang Yu was scrolling through news on his phone, his brow slightly furrowed as he read: "Songyang City is getting more and more chaotic."

During this time, although Zhang Yu spent his days quietly teaching and cultivating, it didn’t mean he was oblivious to the events unfolding around him.

With intelligence brought back by Bai Zhenzhen from time to time, along with changes in online news and public opinion, he gradually confirmed a fact.

That was, besides the increasingly fierce conflicts in the dark tutoring world, which had even drawn in the corporations, similar phenomena were occurring in other fields.

The dark shopping world of smugglers, the dark doping world of fake medicine peddlers, and the dark catering world of fake pre-made meals… gangs were clashing everywhere, each showcasing their skills to seize market share.

And the corporations behind them were also engaging in endless competition.

For instance, Zhang Yu encountered more discount events on shopping and food delivery platforms, receiving more coupons—this was a price war between corporations.

But he also noticed that many items he liked, even frequently used websites, were reported and taken down—this was a war of reports between corporations.

Then there were vicious reviews of various products and techniques, scores fluctuating up and down; self-media today exposed Purple Cloud Group’s pollutant leaks, tomorrow exposed Red Tower Group cutting corners in meat products, failing to use additives and drugs…

Zhang Yu knew these were corporations deploying bots to manipulate public opinion.

Although corporate competition grew fiercer, it didn’t affect Zhang Yu’s daily life much; instead, some promotional events allowed him to reap significant benefits.

For example, the technique platform had several discount events on techniques, saving him over a hundred thousand yuan when purchasing them.

And sensing the changes in Songyang City, Zhang Yu always felt that it was only after Oasis Group’s synthetic meat hit the market that gang and corporate competition became increasingly intense.

Hearing Zhang Yu’s speculation, Fuji remarked from the side, "Don’t overthink this. It’s too big, none of our business. Just focus on cultivating your techniques and prepare for the final round of the Foundation Establishment Exam."

Zhang Yu knew Fuji was right. He sighed—such matters were indeed beyond a high school student’s concern.

Closing the news page, Zhang Yu’s gaze returned to the newly purchased discounted technique—Suppressing Law Prime Body.

Thanks to this discount, he could buy this technique early, but after scraping together money until today, Zhang Yu’s account balance plummeted again, leaving only over twenty thousand yuan.

Every time he thought of this, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but lament: "Though I’ve earned a lot these past two months, I’ve spent just as much. Most of the money has turned into techniques, merging into my body."

And Suppressing Law Prime Body, the seventh technique forming the Martial Saintly Fetus, was a body-tempering technique that enhanced the body’s resistance to external magical power.

"The human epidermis has five layers. This method uses one’s own magical power to temper the epidermis step by step, allowing each layer to resist some external magical power invading from outside…"

"Once Suppressing Law Prime Body reaches level 10, all five layers of the epidermis across the body are fully tempered, granting the body powerful magical resistance."

"If I want external magical power to enter my body, it’s simple—I just need to wrap the opponent’s magical power with my own."

Zhang Yu knew that when he used the Imperishable Seal Technique to absorb an opponent’s magical power, he needed to draw that power into his body.

He also recalled the assassination attempt last time. If he had mastered Suppressing Law Prime Body then, the fight would have been much easier.

Just as Zhang Yu pushed Suppressing Law Prime Body to level 3, the sound of a door opening and closing rang out. Bai Zhenzhen, weary, slowly walked into the apartment.

Zhang Yu turned to look at Bai Zhenzhen and felt a tangible killing intent wash over him, making his hair stand on end, as if a sword tip was pointed at his throat.

"Zhenzhen, ever since she joined the gang wars, she’s been giving off an increasingly dangerous vibe."

But as Bai Zhenzhen stepped into the apartment, her killing intent gradually dissipated, and she resumed her usual high school scholar demeanor.

Zhang Yu checked the time and said in surprise, "So early today? Back at two?"

Bai Zhenzhen casually took off her combat jacket and threw it on the ground, revealing it was covered with inscriptions of various divine techniques and great methods.

Zhang Yu knew the techniques on it were fake; wearing it wouldn’t incur fines, but it could intimidate many in battle, making them dare not look directly, like ancient generals donning ghostly helmets to terrify foes on the battlefield.

She also casually removed her pants and underwear, and under Zhang Yu’s accustomed gaze, walked naked toward the bathroom.

Zhang Yu could see a few shallow scars on Bai Zhenzhen’s arms, even a few faint characters.

Those were from the seal weapons used by some experts of the Golden Lesson Gang. One seal could imprint a technique on the opponent’s body, not immediately fatal but enough to bankrupt them later.

But seeing that Bai Zhenzhen had only been grazed by a few characters, she had clearly dodged the move at a critical moment.

Hearing Zhang Yu’s question, Bai Zhenzhen turned around, looking bewildered. "I just tied up their students and brought them to the gang, and then the Dark Study Gang and Golden Lesson Gang announced a ceasefire."

Zhang Yu quickly turned his head away and scolded, "I’ve told you many times—don’t walk around the house naked! What if you ruin my production materials again? That’s money!"

Bai Zhenzhen tilted her head impatiently. "We’re all so familiar. Hiding while changing clothes is tiring and a waste of time. Do we have that much time?" Then she sneered, looking at Zhang Yu with disdain. "Tsk… And even if I weren’t naked, would you be any different?"

"Last night when I came back, you had already left, so I didn’t run into you, right? But I saw the trash bin full of crumpled tissues…"

Zhang Yu slapped the floor in anger. "I told you not to rummage through the trash bin!"

"And those were for wiping my nose, not what you think."

Bai Zhenzhen rolled her eyes, turned her back to Zhang Yu, and took off her last shorts, saying impatiently, "Same difference."

"Yu, look at how much Red Tower’s price for you has dropped. Your stuff is barely worth more than plain water now—it’s useless."

You bastard… Zhang Yu looked at Bai Zhenzhen’s face and sighed inwardly. Zhenzhen, oh Zhenzhen, have you forgotten how I earned money tube by tube to support you a few months ago? Now that it can’t sell for much, you say such heartless things.

Bai Zhenzhen continued, "Having a root is always a hassle. After the Foundation Establishment Exam, we won’t need to save money. I’ll pay for you to get neutered at the hospital—a full package deal."

With that, she walked into the bathroom, and soon the sound of water was heard.

Fuji, recalling Bai Zhenzhen’s words, thought to herself in surprise, "A ceasefire, huh?"

She said to Zhang Yu, "Check the news…"

Zhang Yu picked up his phone and, following Fuji’s guidance, looked up the news. Soon he saw an announcement that Celestial Charm Group and Deep Sea Group had declared cooperation and exchanged shares.

Seeing Zhang Yu’s surprised expression, Fuji smiled and said, "What’s so surprising about that? Exchanging shares, binding each other, then further monopolizing the entire industry—this is all routine in Kunxu. It’s been intensifying for years without stopping."

"And whether it’s Celestial Charm Group or Deep Sea Group, though they seem to be competitors, both ultimately belong to the Ten Great Sects’ Ten Thousand Methods Sect."

"As long as someone within the sect mediates, these two groups could not only cooperate but even merge."

Fuji continued, "But this cooperation does seem a bit abrupt. Look at their other news."

Zhang Yu said, "After the two groups cooperate, they announce they’re entering the food industry? To cooperate with Oasis Group?"

"Oasis Group… Why do I feel like they’re involved in everything?"

Fuji thought to herself, "Oasis Group… behind it is the Netherworld Palace, right? Looks like another one of those affairs. Just don’t let Zhang Yu meddle."

She said casually, "Alright, no matter what, it’s none of your business. Focus on your cultivation. The most important thing for you now is the Foundation Establishment Exam. Don’t bother with anything else."

With the ceasefire between the Dark Study Gang and Golden Lesson Gang, Bai Zhenzhen, no longer needing to fight on the front lines, suddenly had plenty of time.

So, besides cultivating, she invited the martial arts teachers of Songyang High School every day for practical training, honing her techniques in battle and tempering her body and magical power.

Days passed like this, and soon it was January.

…

January 1st.

Two days later was the day of the final round of the Foundation Establishment Exam.

Inside the apartment, Zhang Yu sat cross-legged, half his body covered in frost, the other half burning hot, emitting steam.

He was cultivating the eighth technique of the Martial Saintly Fetus—the Great Method of Ice and Fire Body Tempering.

Using Ice magical power and Fire magical power to temper his body, he gained strong adaptability to high and low temperatures, further enhancing his resilience.

And this was the critical moment when Zhang Yu pushed the Great Method of Ice and Fire Body Tempering to level 10.

Boom!

With a single explosive sound, Zhang Yu's body was no longer cold on one side and hot on the other; instead, a wave of alternating chills and fevers swept through him, hot and cold in turn, until at last ice and fire merged into one, returning to a normal state.

Zhang Yu felt the transformation of his flesh and blood, and slowly let out a breath.

"Finally, the eighth technique of the Martial Saint Embryo is complete."

After pushing the *Kan Ice Li Fire Body-Tempering Art* to level 10, Zhang Yu could sense that his physique had not only gained a stronger resistance to temperature changes but also, when he activated this technique, allowed his body to fight in either a high-temperature or low-temperature state, each with its own unique advantages.

Glancing at the second-layer effect of the Martial Saint Embryo, Zhang Yu laughed heartily and said, "Though I haven't trained the Martial Saint Embryo to its ultimate effect, it should be enough to pass this Foundation Establishment exam."

Checking his phone, he saw that his leave request had been approved. Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Everything is ready; I can set out now."

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