Chapter 262: Crippled Ox Self-Sacrifice is a Castrated Version?

Chapter 262: The Crippled Ox’s Sacrifice Is a Censored Version?

Minor injuries require no treatment, which means that during cultivation, one need not fear getting hurt, allowing for higher-intensity training and faster progress.

Moreover, it also means that in actual combat, one need not fear injury.

What does it mean to be unafraid of injury in combat? It means that for the same overtime pay, Zhang Yu’s costs are lower, allowing him to earn several times more than others, making it easier for him to advance rapidly on the path of immortality...

“Truly a combat saintly physique,”

Spark True Person thought to himself. “Even with the same potential for immortality, Zhang Yu, possessing such a constitution, has a foundation far surpassing his peers.”

“The deeper the cultivation and the higher the realm, the more medical expenses rise. In this way, Zhang Yu’s physique becomes even more terrifying.”

Spark True Person thought of his own set of magical bones.

In his youth, he had been someone who fought at the drop of a hat—beating deliverymen, food delivery workers, security guards... he dared to fight anyone. Construction site battles, debt collection battles, seal-stealing battles... he dared to participate in any kind of conflict.

Whichever paid the most, he fought; always rushing toward the most dangerous and lucrative work.

But after building his foundation, especially after reaching the Golden Core stage, Spark True Person would look at his expensive magical bones, and the first thing he considered before a fight... was whether the battle would damage his magical bones.

Did he need to change into a set of slacking-off gear?

Just as the wealthy often possess multiple sets of magical bones, categorized into cultivation gear, combat gear, and so on.

The poor also own multiple sets of magical bones, such as slacking-off gear that is durable but weak in performance, and expensive exam gear that allows them to perform at their peak.

Otherwise, what if the precious magical bones get scratched or damaged? Even a few extra maintenance sessions cost money.

Spark True Person thought to himself, “If Zhang Yu could refine his own flesh and blood into magical bones after reaching the Golden Core stage, how powerful would he be?”

“But he himself couldn’t afford to commission custom magical bones. To achieve this, he would have to take the path of artifact forging, which would require considering a change of major...”

Spark True Person looked at Zhang Yu on the operating table before him and suddenly smiled, thinking to himself, “Am I thinking too far ahead? This disciple hasn’t even entered university, and I’m already considering a major change for him?”

But upon second thought, he felt it was only right to plan early.

“Which of the descendants of those powerful families above hasn’t had their cultivation path planned out since childhood? Often by their first year of high school, they’ve already chosen their university and major. By their first year of university, they’ve secured their master’s and doctoral advisors and planned their future factional path.”

“With such talent, Zhang Yu should also plan early, climbing step by step, so as not to end up like me, who chose the wrong path in my youth and wasted precious years.”

Thinking of Zhang Yu’s performance on the battlefield earlier, Spark True Person felt a surge of excitement. “In just an hour and a half, he’s already mastered the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Technique to such a level.”

“His martial arts talent is so high and strong that among all the people I’ve met in my life, perhaps only one or two could compare.”

“And those individuals were all seeds for Nascent Soul or even Spirit Transformation.”

Looking at Zhang Yu on the operating table, Spark True Person seemed to already see him advancing by leaps and bounds under his guidance, earning his doctorate, forging his Golden Core, transforming into a Nascent Soul, standing on the podium of the Ten Schools League, thanking his master, Spark True Person.

Zhang Yu looked at Spark True Person, who was smiling at the corner of his mouth, and asked, “Senior?”

Spark True Person snapped out of his thoughts, looked at Zhang Yu, who had finished treatment, put away his smile, and nodded solemnly. “Injuries healed?”

Just as Spark True Person was about to have a serious talk with him, his ocular magical bones detected a constant stream of messages popping up.

Li Xuelian: Dad, the fighting is so intense today, it’s the best time to earn money. Why aren’t you here yet?

Li Xuelian: Dad? Where are you?

Li Xuelian: Dad! Overtime! Double pay right now!

Spark True Person sighed and said to Zhang Yu, “I need to work some overtime first. As for guidance, I’ll come find you after I finish.”

“You’ve had a long day today, so rest up for now.”

“But remember, if the True Gods talk to you about rewards in a couple of days, make sure to call me over. I’ll help you negotiate. If they don’t come to you, wait for me to take you to them.”

With that, Spark True Person transformed into a streak of fire and shot into the sky. Accompanied by the vibrations of countless phones and the warnings of the Golden Core domain, he leaped into the midst of the battlefield, trailing flames.

Watching Spark True Person leave, Zhang Yu was about to go find Bai Zhenzhen when he felt a tightness behind him. A warm body hugged him tightly from behind.

Bai Zhenzhen, hugging Zhang Yu from behind, exclaimed excitedly, “Yu! We won!”

“Our bank accounts are unfrozen too!”

“Yu! We can both get into the top ten schools together!”

Zhang Yu turned around and looked Bai Zhenzhen up and down. “Ah Zhen, are you okay?”

Bai Zhenzhen shook her head, grinning. “Don’t worry, the doctor gave me a discount. It’s all reimbursed by the True Gods. Didn’t cost me a penny.”

Just then, a series of explosions echoed. Looking at the ever-expanding battlefield, Zhang Yu said wearily, “Let’s go back.”

After a day of continuous battles, breakthroughs, cultivation, and life-and-death struggles, all Zhang Yu wanted now was a good rest.

Bai Zhenzhen nodded repeatedly. Having finally defeated Wang Yin, she didn’t want to risk getting involved in the remaining fights.

But as they walked back to the apartment, they quickly noticed conflicts everywhere along the way.

They frequently saw corporate employees fighting, and even the subway had stopped running because the subway company had joined the corporate war.

Zhang Yu had no choice but to activate his Foundation Establishment domain.

“Foundation Establishment cultivator Zhang Yu has entered within one hundred meters of you. Please be polite and avoid collisions.”

Two cultivators who were chasing each other saw the message and their expressions changed slightly. They quickly left the block. An Oasis Group employee hiding nearby saw the message and shuddered, hurrying to leave their current position and find another hiding spot.

The outsourced personnel leading the search for Oasis Group employees saw the message and immediately stood at attention, saluting Zhang Yu with their eyes. They only resumed their actions after Zhang Yu had passed.

The respect everyone showed Zhang Yu was not only due to his formidable strength but also because he had defeated Wang Yin.

“Wang Yin is a noble from above. Defeating him in front of so many people is like slapping the higher-ups in the face! How could Zhang Yu’s background be insignificant?”

“Even if he has no background, he must have been chosen by the higher-ups. Otherwise, how could he have won?”

“Formidable strength, powerful background... not someone to mess with...”

With the activation of his Foundation Establishment domain, Zhang Yu could feel that wherever he went, peace prevailed. Even those who had already started fighting were reminded by their companions to leave.

Ever since Wang Yin’s defeat, Chi He, the general manager of the Oasis Group, had been the first to flee.

Now, he was being pursued by a large group.

Suddenly, he felt the pursuers’ attacks come to a halt.

He paused, glanced at his constantly vibrating phone, and a strange expression flashed across his face. “Is it because Zhang Yu passed by?”

“Just his passing gave me a breather...”

A bitter smile appeared on Chi He’s face. Recalling the moment Zhang Yu defeated Wang Yin, he still found it unbelievable and incomprehensible, leaving only regret and remorse in his heart.

“Sigh, if only I had lent Zhang Yu money back then.”

“Or... I shouldn’t have taken this mission, leading the team to hunt them down...”

Meanwhile, as soon as Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen returned to the apartment, they took showers and changed clothes. After a day of exhaustion, both were covered in bloodstains, sweat, and various kinds of grime. It was impossible not to feel uncomfortable.

Zhang Yu said, “Ah Zhen, didn’t we agree I’d shower first? Why are you coming in?”

Bai Zhenzhen replied impatiently, “I feel disgusting. Let’s just shower together and get it over with. We know each other inside out, what’s there to hide? You’re so fussy.”

Just then, Fu Ji also woke up. “What are you two doing? Did we win?”

Earlier, due to the attention of too many True Gods, Fu Ji had voluntarily hidden herself, falling into a deep sleep and setting a timer to wake up around this time.

Zhang Yu said, “...In the end, I used the Soul-Injuring Brick to...”

After hearing Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen’s account, Fu Ji repeatedly praised them.

Bai Zhenzhen said, "But the money borrowed before has to be repaid at 1.3 times the original amount—that's no small sum."

Fuji replied, "It's just repaying a debt. Who in Kunxu hasn't been in debt before? As long as the three of us live well, that's what matters most."

When Zhang Yu came out after changing his clothes, he found Bai Zhenzhen already lying on the sofa, fast asleep.

Ever since embarking on the path of cultivation, Bai Zhenzhen hadn't slept in a very, very long time.

Especially while preparing for the Foundation Establishment exam, she had been under constant high pressure. Later, facing the oppression from Wang Yin, she rarely had a moment to relax.

Now, after experiencing consecutive fierce battles, she had finally overcome the mountain that was Wang Yin.

Suddenly relaxed, Bai Zhenzhen drifted off to sleep without even realizing it.

Seeing this, Zhang Yu smiled faintly and lay down on the nearby sofa, intending to sleep as well.

But as he stopped circulating his cultivation technique, just a few seconds later, Zhang Yu opened his eyes wide and sat up.

Feeling the chill brought by the ritual power, Zhang Yu shook his head helplessly and sighed, "After all those life-and-death battles, I almost forgot about you... There really isn't a moment to relax."

However, once he resumed circulating his cultivation technique, Zhang Yu felt a sense of steadiness.

Or rather, after stopping the technique, he had felt an emptiness in his heart, even a slight sense of guilt for slacking off.

"Ah, I've become the kind of person I used to dislike."

"But there's no other way. Kunxu... is just like this."

Wang Yin's final words echoed in Zhang Yu's mind, and he thought to himself, "I still need to become stronger and wealthier."

While circulating his cultivation technique, he once again looked at the bloody incantation on the back of the crippled ox in his visualization.

Unlike his previous experience reading this incantation, Zhang Yu now felt a faint understanding stirring in his heart.

"Does this incantation seem to complete the Crippled Ox Sacrificial Heart Technique?"

"The Crippled Ox Sacrificial Heart Technique I've been cultivating... was it a censored version all along?"

(End of Chapter)