Chapter 15: Central Tower

Upon hearing the term "Golden Core True Person," Zhao Tianxing in the car was slightly startled, then skeptical, "How could the daughter of a Golden Core True Person come to Songyang?"

Zhang Yu also nodded slightly beside him. He knew that above Qi Refinement was Foundation Establishment, and above Foundation Establishment was Golden Core.

To achieve Golden Core, one must graduate from a top high school, gain admission to one of the ten prestigious universities, and then advance within a major sect. It was unclear how many layers of Kunxu one had to climb to reach such heights.

The daughter of such a person would have been born at least on the second layer of Kunxu or higher. Why would she come to Songyang City on the first layer?

The driver, hearing this, smiled slightly, as if eager to show off, and slowly said, "Not only is Lady Li Xuelian coming to our Songyang City?"

"It is said that her father, the Starfire True Person, hails from our Songyang City. Now that he is retiring, he plans to return to Songyang to live out his years in peace..."

Zhang Yu found this rather odd. A Golden Core powerhouse retiring to a beginner's village?

The driver continued, "This art exhibition isn't just showcasing Lady Li's paintings. It's said there's also a martial arts diagram personally drawn by the Starfire True Person, which supposedly contains a set of peerless martial techniques."

"Among the attendees, besides those looking to befriend Lady Li, many are here to try to comprehend the martial arts diagram and uncover the hidden techniques."

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Songyang Central Tower.

999th Floor.

Zhang Yu stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, somewhat awestruck by the sea of clouds beneath his feet. It was his first time viewing the city from such a height.

Adjusting his newly donned security uniform, Zhang Yu couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder.

Since entering the Central Tower, Zhang Yu felt as though he had stepped into another world.

If the suburban area where he lived somewhat resembled his previous life, then the infrastructure of Songyang High School had already surpassed that of his former world in many ways. And now, the Central Tower...

Whether it was the terrifying height of the 999th floor or the various immortal techniques filled with flowing spiritual energy within the tower, it all seemed like a scene from a dream.

Recalling how he was effortlessly and safely transported to the 999th floor in mere seconds under the influence of Taoist magic, Zhang Yu couldn't help but marvel.

"All within Songyang City, yet mortals live in the suburbs, cultivators gather in the city center, and this Central Tower is truly the domain of the wealthy."

"Three places, all within one city, yet as if they were three different stratified worlds..."

Just then, Zhao Tianxing's voice came from behind Zhang Yu, "Zhang Yu, the captain told us to patrol, shouldn't we get going?"

Zhang Yu turned to see Zhao Tianxing, also dressed in a security uniform.

Unlike Zhang Yu, who wore his uniform with ease, Zhao Tianxing seemed uncomfortable, fidgeting... as if he had soiled his pants.

He felt like a clown in the uniform, as if everyone around him looked at him with a mix of disdain, contempt, and scorn.

But in reality, Zhao Tianxing was overthinking it. Once he put on the security uniform, he was no longer just a mortal; he became part of the tower's backdrop, his presence barely more noticeable than the potted plants to most people.

Zhang Yu patted his shoulder, saying, "Stand tall, we're security guards at the Central Tower, not delivery boys. What are you afraid of?"

Feeling the eyes of passersby drawn by Zhang Yu's voice, Zhao Tianxing quickly said, "I got it, Zhang Yu, keep your voice down, don't disturb others."

The art exhibition was quite large, occupying thousands of square meters, offering drinks and a buffet. To Zhang Yu, it seemed more like a social gathering than an art viewing.

The legendary martial arts diagram was currently covered by a curtain, said to be unveiled by Lady Li Xuelian herself.

Zhang Yu and Zhao Tianxing were assigned to patrol a more peripheral area of the venue.

With the exhibition not yet officially started, their patrol was relaxed, and there was no ritual backlash.

After all, the ritual power on Zhang Yu was aimed at fulfilling wishes.

His method to fulfill wishes was through studying, cultivating, striving to get into university, working to earn money... ultimately to fulfill the evil god's wish.

Temporary jobs like this were part of working to earn money and studying and cultivating, so the ritual power didn't compel him to do otherwise.

In fact, the current state of aimless wandering was much more relaxing for Zhang Yu than the intense cultivation of the past few days.

As they approached the dining area, they saw a group of waiters arranging plates and table decorations.

Zhang Yu glanced over, surprised at the dishes being laid out, "Is that... seafood?"

Zhao Tianxing also looked over, seeing abalone and lobster on the plates... he nodded slightly, "Marine creatures, I've seen those shells when I went out with my mom, they cost about thirty to forty thousand per pound."

"But this is the Central Tower, having these is normal, right?"

Seafood wasn't uncommon in Zhang Yu's previous life, and he had eaten plenty.

But in Kunxu, at least on the first layer, marine creatures were extremely rare. The original Zhang Yu had only seen them online; in reality, he had never even seen them, let alone eaten them.

Because within the over 20 million square kilometers of the first layer of Kunxu... there was no sea.

It was said that the marine creatures on the market were either imported from higher layers of Kunxu or cultivated by organizations that created artificial marine environments.

Hearing Zhao Tianxing mention the price of tens of thousands per pound, Zhang Yu was inwardly astonished, "So expensive?"

"What benefits does eating this have? Can it increase spiritual power?"

It was no wonder Zhang Yu thought this way. Whether it was the original Zhang Yu or the current one, in the world of immortal cultivation he knew, everyone was striving relentlessly to advance, to enhance their spiritual power, martial arts, Taoist techniques, physical body, and Taoist heart...

Clothing, food, shelter, transportation... everything in life was related to improving cultivation.

"Benefits?" Zhao Tianxing thought for a moment, then shook his head, "I haven't heard of any benefits from eating this, it seems it's just for taste."

"Just for taste?" Zhang Yu was slightly stunned, looking at the array of delicacies on the table.

As Zhang Yu and Zhao Tianxing were sneakily eyeing the dining table, a cool voice suddenly sounded behind them.

"You two security guards, not patrolling properly, what are you sneaking around for?"

Hearing this voice, Zhao Tianxing was startled, quickly turning around to explain, "We weren't doing anything..."

But upon seeing the person behind him, Zhao Tianxing was stunned.

Zhang Yu, however, turned around leisurely, looking at Bai Zhenzhen, "Oh? It's Ah Zhen, what a coincidence, you're here for the art exhibition too?"

Realizing it was a classmate, Zhao Tianxing felt even more embarrassed in his security uniform, his body awkwardly twisting as if he needed to relieve himself on the spot.

Especially thinking about how his job as a security guard might spread in class, with labels like poor, part-timer, short on money being attached to him, his status and reputation in the circle would plummet, making Zhao Tianxing twist even more.

Bai Zhenzhen looked expressionlessly at Zhang Yu, saying, "I didn't expect you two to skip decades of detours and come here to be security guards at such a young age."

Zhao Tianxing quickly waved his hands, explaining, "No, Bai Zhenzhen, I'm just accompanying Zhang Yu."

Zhang Yu suddenly slapped Zhao Tianxing's shoulder, "Why are you nervous? You're a temporary security guard earning 800 an hour, with purchasing power enough to feed a mortal for ten days. Many would envy you if they knew."

"Ah?" Zhao Tianxing was momentarily stunned, never having thought that earning 800 an hour was impressive.

But seeing Bai Zhenzhen suddenly silent in front of him, he felt a chill emanating from her.

Zhao Tianxing had never been very familiar with this top-scoring genius girl of their grade, only knowing that she always kept to herself, aloof and unapproachable, only eating with Zhang Yu and Zhou Tianyi.

In fact, Zhao Tianxing's circle had tried to invite her before but never received a response.

In his mind, Bai Zhenzhen was a prodigiously talented but highly arrogant and difficult-to-approach genius girl.

Now, seeing her expressionless and silent, Zhao Tianxing felt as if she was angry.

"It must be Zhang Yu's careless words that upset her."

As he twisted and turned, pondering what to say to lighten the mood, Bai Zhenzhen coldly asked, "You earn 800 an hour?"

"Yeah," Zhao Tianxing nodded foolishly, not understanding what she was getting at.

Just then, a call came from the other side of the dining table, where a waiter arranging the table shouted, "New guy, hurry up and serve the dishes, what are you dawdling for?"

Bai Zhenzhen said to Zhang Yu and Zhao Tianxing, "I'll go serve the dishes now, let's talk later."

At the same time, she thought to herself, "Damn! Security guards earn 800 an hour? I only make 500. I should have been a security guard."

Only then did Zhao Tianxing notice that Bai Zhenzhen was dressed exactly like the waiters, his face showing shock, "Bai Zhenzhen is also working here?"

"Not surprising, who isn't working these days," Zhang Yu had recognized Bai Zhenzhen's attire at first glance, and to him, given her financial situation, working was completely normal.

However, thinking about how she maintained the top score in their grade while working, he was inwardly amazed.

"Ah Zhen's talent is truly remarkable, among all the disciples under Songyang, she's probably only second to me."

(End of chapter...)

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