Chapter 249: Former Military-Grade (Thanks to 'Xiao Feng Chao' for Rewarding Alliance Leader)

Chapter 249: Former Military-Grade (Thanks to 'Xiao Feng Chao' for the Patronage)

Upon hearing Zhang Yu's inquiry, Deng Bingding briefly recounted the current situation.

Relying on the efforts of several righteous deities and many outsourced employees, the investigation into the illegal and criminal activities of the Oasis Group was nearly complete.

With the power of the righteous deities, using these matters to target the Oasis Group would immediately cause significant losses, bankrupt countless employees, and severely weaken the group's strength.

Zhang Yu was not surprised by this. Given the conduct of the Oasis Group and President Wang, along with their plan to overhaul the entire first layer and wipe out countless powerful clans, it was impossible for the company's upper and lower ranks to be entirely law-abiding.

However, relying on the Oasis Group's formidable influence and President Wang's various connections, those illegal and criminal activities were either suppressed, hidden, or resolved with scapegoats...

In short, they used every means to minimize the impact, ensuring it did not hinder the plans of the Oasis Group and Wang Yin.

Deng Bingding continued, "...But no matter how many of those beneath the Oasis Group go bankrupt or die, it means nothing if we can't deal with Wang Yin."

"With the wealth he commands, he can summon more people to work for him at any time. After all, you know the current job market—there are plenty of high school and college graduates unable to find work who would send him their resumes."

"He himself holds a murder license and a crime exemption permit for the first layer."

"In most cases, even if he commits crimes, he can be exempted by paying fines."

"In the rare cases where fines won't suffice, it still requires review by departments above the second layer before he can be arrested..."

Fucking murder license? Crime exemption permit?

Zhang Yu was speechless. Though he had long known Wang Yin was powerful, hearing these things still made him curse Kunxu under his breath.

Deng Bingding continued, "So the simplest and most effective method is to severely damage his soul, forcing him to return to the upper layers for treatment."

"As long as the Oasis Group on the first layer lacks his leadership, the companies and clans beneath it, already rife with contradictions, will quickly scatter like sand, making them easy to clean up..."

Zhang Yu said, "Then why not have Starfire True Person, that Golden Core cultivator, deal with him?"

Deng Bingding sighed helplessly, "Starfire is old and no longer has that courage."

"It takes a young talent like you to have the bravery and spirit to do this earth-shattering deed for the billions on the first layer..."

"Besides, you're an outsourced employee of the patrol team. If you can create even a small opportunity, you'll have an excuse to legally strike at him."

"We righteous deities are all prepared and willing to fully assist you, to strike Wang Yin hard and drive him back to the upper layers."

Hearing this sixth-rank righteous deity start to flatter him, Zhang Yu grew even more wary.

"A bunch of Golden Cores and sixth-rank deities won't act, and they want me, a high school student, to charge ahead?"

But Zhang Yu, seasoned by Kunxu, naturally didn't refuse outright.

Though he had no intention of leading the charge, he saw an opportunity to haggle and demand benefits.

So Zhang Yu said with a look of regret, "It's a pity I'm just a high school student with little skill. I can't even beat President Wang's semi-automatic talismans. I'm afraid I can't help."

Deng Bingding said, "Wang Yin came down this time to earn merit, return to obtain the divine root authority, and rebuild his foundation with it."

"To descend to the first layer faster and to rebuild his foundation, he directly crippled his own foundation-building cultivation. He's still at the Qi Refining stage."

"As for his semi-automatic talisman-free spellcasting, we can help cut off his network and temporarily block it."

"We'll also have people hold back his subordinates..."

As Deng Bingding spoke on the other end of the phone, Wang Yin, weakened wave after wave, seemed to have become an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator, frail and weak.

But Fuji warned in Zhang Yu's mind, "Don't listen to her nonsense."

"What they call self-crippling cultivation in the Foundation Building stage means severing the fusion of the spiritual root and the body."

"This will waste the spiritual root, and both mana and physical strength will severely regress."

"But even so, a portion of the Dao heart level remains. No matter how much mana and physical strength regress, it's still above Qi Refining."

"Overall, Wang Yin's strength is absolutely far beyond any Qi Refining cultivator."

"Moreover, who knows what Dharma skeletons he's equipped with or what protective treasures he's brought? In short, he's definitely not as easy to deal with as Deng Bingding claims."

"If you're going to fight this Wang Yin, it's safer to do so only after reaching Foundation Building."

"Demand more from her..."

With Fuji's reminder, Zhang Yu shook his head repeatedly, "No, no. Even so, he still has Dharma skeletons, treasures, and a full set of powerful techniques. Who knows how many trump cards he has?"

"I'm so weak—I don't even have a flying sword, a Dharma skeleton, or a divine spiritual root. How can I fight him?"

Deng Bingding pursed her lips, knowing he was asking for benefits.

She wasn't surprised by this. In Kunxu, who would do something for nothing?

If he truly asked for nothing, she would suspect a trick.

So Deng Bingding said magnanimously, "I can apply for a 20-million interest-free loan to support your operation."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Twenty million and you want me to fight President Wang? This deity is really heartless."

So Zhang Yu shook his head again, saying, "It's not that I'm unwilling, but I truly lack the strength."

"At my level, I'd probably need a military-grade flying sword, or a military-grade Dharma skeleton, or a divine spiritual root, or a military-grade technique to even have a chance against President Wang."

Deng Bingding thought, "Military-grade supplies? This kid's appetite is too big."

She replied, "With your strength, you don't need these to win."

"Besides, we'll lend you a treasure that can severely damage Wang Yin's soul. Once his soul is injured, it's hard to treat on the first layer, so he'll have to return..."

Zhang Yu said, "I'm afraid I'm not strong enough for such a heavy responsibility. I'd better just tip you off and provide some intel on President Wang..."

After some back-and-forth, Zhang Yu gradually probed Deng Bingding's bottom line.

For this deity, providing material support was difficult.

But she was more willing to give out various electronic manuals and technique copyrights.

She was also willing to lend Dharma skeletons and treasures.

After some negotiation, Deng Bingding promised that if Zhang Yu agreed to act, besides the 20-million interest-free loan, she would lend him a set of Foundation Building-stage Dharma skeletons and provide three Foundation Building-stage techniques.

Among them, the Dharma skeleton was the Dragon Spine that Zhang Yu had seen during the Foundation Building exam.

The three Foundation Building-stage techniques were the most valuable.

One of them, in particular, was a former military-grade technique, only recently downgraded to expert-grade due to advancements in immortal cultivation technology, and not yet on the market.

Deng Bingding said, "Foundation Building-stage techniques are hard to come by on the first layer. This former military-grade technique is even rarer."

"Without a stroke of luck, other Foundation Building cultivators on the first layer might spend tens of millions and still not get this technique."

Zhang Yu had to admit he was deeply tempted when he heard about this former military-grade technique.

Deng Bingding continued, "As for the other two Foundation Building-stage techniques, we can provide follow-up techniques based on what you've practiced at the Qi Refining stage for you to choose from..."

All the techniques Zhang Yu had practiced reached level 10 and could go no further, because that was the limit for Qi Refining.

But if he stepped into Foundation Building, some techniques would have follow-ups. By obtaining the relevant electronic manuals and copyrights, he could train them to the Foundation Building limit of level 20.

That meant...

"Once I reach Foundation Building, I can immediately choose two Foundation Building techniques to raise two of my Qi Refining techniques above level 10."

But if Zhang Yu only offered to provide intel and act as an inside agent, the most he'd get was a few hundred thousand or a million in interest-free loans.

According to Deng Bingding, they didn't lack intel; they lacked a hero willing to strike at Wang Yin.

Zhang Yu neither agreed nor refused for now, saying he needed to think it over, planning to discuss it with Bai Zhenzhen and Fuji.

Deng Bingding said calmly, "Then I'll await your good news."

"As soon as you agree, I'll immediately approve the 20 million interest-free loan for you."

Though tempted by the 20 million, Zhang Yu did not agree right away.

After hanging up, Zhang Yu recounted the situation to Bai Zhenzhen and Fuji.

Even though the two had been listening all along, Zhang Yu explained everything again to avoid any omissions.

Fuji said, "Three Foundation Establishment techniques, including one of pre-military grade."

"What they're offering is indeed not bad."

Bai Zhenzhen said, "But to fight Wang Yin head-on carries great risk. After all, he knows us well, while we know nothing of his hidden cards."

"And even if we win... we'll surely be marked in the future."

Fuji warned, "If you decide to fight Wang Yin, Foundation Establishment is a must."

"Moreover, in the current situation, every bit of strength you gain brings more safety and opportunity."

"Even if you ultimately don't clash with Wang Yin, Foundation Establishment will give you more security."

"In short, Foundation Establishment can no longer be delayed."

"Take advantage of this moment of peace to complete it first."

"Zhang Yu, have Bai Zhenzhen transfer the money to you first, to help you buy the Heavenly Spirit Root."

Zhang Yu understood that, compared to Bai Zhenzhen, thanks to the Feather Scroll, as long as he learned a Foundation Establishment technique, his strength would increase faster after breaking through, allowing him to convert it into combat power quickly.

"Zhenzhen's Foundation Establishment will have to wait a little longer."

If not for this, Zhang Yu wouldn't have wanted to use Zhenzhen's money, or borrow tens of millions and lose a huge amount of interest.

After all, he only needed to endure a few more months to buy the Heavenly Spirit Root.

But with the sudden change in the situation, he had to prioritize Foundation Establishment first.

Bai Zhenzhen didn't hesitate and immediately operated her phone to prepare the transfer.

Zhang Yu knew that in Kunxu, the money in bank accounts was like their cultivation resources and immortal foundation.

And to break through to Foundation Establishment with a Heavenly Spirit Root, without at least 58 million in resources, it was absolutely impossible.

"Fortunately, after nine months of accumulation, combining Zhenzhen's and my resources is enough for me to achieve Heavenly Spirit Root Foundation Establishment."

However, shortly after Bai Zhenzhen initiated the transfer, she found her funds frozen.

Just then, Boss Wang called and asked, "Zhenzhen, why did you suddenly transfer so much money to Zhang Yu?"

He said with a smile, "When the company transferred the money to you, I was afraid you'd spend it recklessly after getting such a large sum."

"So for any unusually large fund movements, I'm notified, and I use a talisman to temporarily lock them."

"Transferring such a large amount this time... are you trying to achieve Foundation Establishment?"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Foundation Establishment carries risks. If you want to attempt it, you must come to Oasis Tower, and I'll protect you."

Thanks to 'dgz' for the 47,000 reward

Thanks to 'Book Friend 20230425143617573' for the 66,000 reward

(End of this chapter)