You dare to cultivate without money?!-Chapter 14 - 5 Yu Shu

As the black mark on his palm changed, a thick, pitch-black book appeared in Zhang Yu's hand.

"Yu Shu?"

Seeing the two large characters on the cover, Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback.

Then, as his thoughts shifted, the black book in his hand began to open on its own, naturally revealing the first page.

"Is this the table of contents?"

Looking at the table of contents, aside from the prologue in the first line, the rest was filled with rows of blurry text, as if covered by a layer of code.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Does this mean there's only the prologue now?"

With this thought, he turned to the prologue, where he was greeted by a portrait on the left page and rows of data and information on the right.

"Is this a picture of me?"

The portrait on the left page depicted Zhang Yu sitting cross-legged with his eyes gently closed, as if meditating.

The expression was lifelike, giving the impression that the figure in the painting was still breathing.

Particularly, there was an indistinct brightness flowing within, which Zhang Yu felt represented the movement of his internal mana.

On the right page were rows of data and information, which listed:

Zhang Yu

Dao Heart Level 1

Mana 7.7

Physical Strength 0.83 Level

Martial Arts: Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building Level 1, Freehand Level 1

Daoism: Basic Breathing Technique Level 1, Basic Heart Refining Skill Level 1

"Is this me?"

"These are data on various Immortal Path attributes. The Dao Heart Level here is similar to what's measured at school, not precise to decimals."

"Below are the martial arts and Daoism techniques I currently know?"

Among the four skills listed, aside from the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building for enhancing physical strength, there was the Freehand from the Martial Arts Class for practical combat, the Basic Breathing Technique from the Magic Power Class for refining mana, and the Basic Heart Refining Skill for enhancing Dao Heart, all at the entry-level 1.

Looking at the numbers above, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Is this the potential that the Evil God activated? This book can detect all my attributes?"

"But... this shouldn't be all, right?"

"According to the Evil God's words, it was supposed to stimulate my potential, but merely detecting it isn't tapping into potential, is it? I can measure that at school every day."

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"There must be other uses."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu decided to test it out. He focused his attention on the attribute numbers and commanded in his heart, "Yu Shu! Boost my points!"

Seeing the unchanging numbers on the page, Zhang Yu sighed internally at the Evil God's lack of effect, feeling his potential hadn't been unleashed at all.

Trying to turn to the next page, he found the words "To be continued" written in large letters.

Recalling the contents of the previous table of contents that weren't revealed, Zhang Yu speculated in his heart, "What does this mean? Could this ability be upgraded? Is there more functionality after upgrading?"

He could only flip back to the front, continually focusing on his data and skills to see if anything would happen.

As he focused on the "Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building Level 1," he suddenly felt the text shimmer and move with his thoughts, sliding back and forth on the page.

As Zhang Yu dragged "Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building Level 1" around the page, pondering its use, it suddenly became absorbed by the portrait of Zhang Yu.

With this absorption, Zhang Yu felt a sensation like a spring pouring down on his head, a feeling indescribable and unusual rising in his heart, connecting him in a strange way to the portrait.

At the same time, the originally cross-legged image of Zhang Yu stood up, beginning to practice the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building move by move.

Above the portrait, small characters appeared: Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building Level 1+

Seeing the little '+' at the end, Zhang Yu was immediately excited, "It's here, it's here! My potential has truly been unlocked!"

His attention quickly focused on the '+', feeling as if he mentally pressed it.

The next moment, the '+' blurred slightly, turning into '(0/10)'

Then a realization rose in Zhang Yu's mind: Practice the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building ten times to complete a Martial Arts upgrade.

Gazing at 'Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building Level 1 (0/10)' on Yu Shu, Zhang Yu exclaimed in his heart, "Practicing ten times can upgrade this martial art?"

Since the start of school, Zhang Yu had practiced the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building countless times, never feeling close to an upgrade.

"Ten times?"

Feeling eager, Zhang Yu started trying. With one step forward and a bang, his muscles twisted like a python, unleashing layer upon layer of power.

Though using equipment at school when practicing the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building, that was only to enhance training effects.

Actually, as the most basic Body Refining Martial Arts, it could be practiced with or without equipment, and cultivators could focus on strength, speed, or agility based on personal preference.

For example, the original Zhang Yu chose a direction of balanced development between strength and speed, not turning into a hulk.

At this moment, Zhang Yu moved back and forth in his small room, his feet pounding the floor with booming sounds, his muscles swelling and shrinking, gradually heating up.

But before completing a few forms, curses came from the surroundings, "Crazy! Trying to demolish the place late at night?!"

Zhang Yu immediately stopped, inwardly exasperated, "The soundproofing in this rented place is terrible, no way to practice at night."

Looking at Yu Shu floating in his palm, Zhang Yu had an irresistible urge to practice intensely, training the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building ten times in one go.

"Why not find another place?"

"I remember there's an unfinished building nearby..."

...

In complete darkness.

Bang, bang, bang sounds echoed in the stairwell of an unfinished building.

Along with the flickering neon lights from the distant streets, the figure of a young man occasionally appeared in the shadows.

It was Zhang Yu, who had come to the unfinished building to practice the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building.

At this moment, his gaze was serious, practicing the moves of the Thirty-Six Forms diligently. After a while, he was already drenched in sweat, looking steamed.

Zhang Yu had already trained all morning, collapsing on the ground, without any injections, elixirs, or dietary supplements to assist. At this check, practicing the Thirty-Six Forms left his whole body feeling limp, every movement and exertion causing muscle-tearing pain.

But thinking of the changes on Yu Shu, his spirit was invigorated, persevering through a round of the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building.

Breathless, Zhang Yu eagerly opened his palm, with Yu Shu reappearing with his thought.

Seeing "Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building Level 1 (1/10)" on it, Zhang Yu's face couldn't help but reveal a hint of joy.

"Is this my potential?"

"Upgrading the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building to Level 2... seems really achievable."

"I want to practice ten times tonight!"

Zhang Yu couldn't wait to start the second round of the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building.

But after a while, he collapsed on the ground, feeling his hands and feet weren't his anymore.

"Can't go on, reached my limit, looks like only tomorrow can try again."

As Zhang Yu decided to stop training and rest before heading home for a good sleep, a chilling feeling suddenly surged in his heart.

At the same time, a voice echoed in his mind.

"Please adhere to the ritual agreement, strive to fulfill your wish, don't deliberately slack or delay, 10."

"Please adhere to the ritual agreement, strive to fulfill your wish, don't deliberately slack or delay, 9."

"Please adhere to the ritual agreement, strive to fulfill your wish, don't deliberately slack or delay, 8."

With the countdown continuing, the chilling feeling in Zhang Yu's heart intensified as if something was about to burst from him, tearing his flesh apart.

"Ritual... agreement... wish..." He immediately realized, "Could this be the power of that invoking ritual?"

Zhang Yu's mind flashed back to the words spoken by the doll.

...

"If you choose to refuse to fulfill my wish, or deliberately delay or fail during the process, you shall be torn apart and your soul dissipated under the backlash of the ritual."

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Zhang Yu thought, "So... because I plan to work hard, get into a prestigious university, join a top sect, and earn money to achieve the second wish."

"Then slacking during this process is considered deliberate laziness and delay in fulfilling the wish?"

"If I don't comply, will I die from the ritual's backlash?"

Hearing the countdown unknowingly reaching 3, Zhang Yu quickly jumped up.

With a scream, enduring the flesh-tearing pain, he began practicing the Thirty-Six Forms of Body Building.

And the moment he started practicing, the previous countdown vanished without a trace.