On the street.
Fang Ping stared at Wu Kuishan constantly.
Wu Kuishan pretended like he did not see anything. As he walked, he asked, “Anything else? If not, we’ll head back first.”
“Don’t. Let’s eat New Years’ Eve dinner together...”
Fang Ping took a look outside. It looked like it was now past midnight. It did not matter, though. It was not so bad to improve relationships over New Years’ Eve dinner too.
Old Wu was awesome!
Rank-8 Zheng Minghong did not even have the time to react when his head was caved in with one smack, even though he did recover later.
But this ability... was truly damn terrifying.
After that, Fang Ping whispered, “Vice-chancellor, that whats-it-called Species Conservation Plan...”
Wu Kuishan said reproachfully, “Didn’t I already explain earlier? It’s clear that the great war is approaching. If a full-scale war does happen, no one can tell whether mankind will go extinct or not. Conserve some humans and let them wander in space. This is not considered a secret plan. It’s easy to guess.”
As Wu Kuishan spoke, he laughed. “This is not considered a big secret, though. Even so, this matter can be applied but not spoken. You understand?”
Fang Ping nodded. “Mm. Once this is exposed, some people will definitely become pessimistic and despair. Some people will even harbor resentment. It’s normal.”
“I’m glad you understand. So even though a lot of people know about this, no one verbalizes it.”
Wu Kuishan let out a gentle sigh. “Many people of the older generations are not afraid of dying. But what about their next generation? Let’s not talk about others. Chen Yaoting, are you willing to have all your grandsons and daughters die in a great war?”
Chen Yaoting who was walking beside them answered mildly, “At least two of them need to stay.”
Wu Kuishan laughed. “You hear him? Therefore, everyone knows, actually. Even if they don’t, many will be able to guess it too. But...”
Wu Kuishan let out a cold humph. “But, based on my observation, the so-called conserving species are just a bunch of Vitality bastards who have never entered the Catacombs and only have privileges.
“Motherf*cker. There are so many martial arts university students. I’m afraid that only less than one percent of them will be considered to be taken along at the last moment!”
Wu Kuishan cursed. He added, “A lot of resources from the major companies have been wasted on them. They supply unrestrictedly in hope for stronger abilities and survival. Actually, I don’t reject this plan. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
“When the time comes, there are only so many who can survive. Even though they have lost their homeland, it’s still better than getting completely wiped out.
“But, what I cannot stand is that we’re still contributing ceaselessly after so many years. These guys have never considered our circumstances.
“A few years ago, there were not enough resources. I have no issue with sharing some of it with them.
“But now, it should be enough now. Must they use natural resources and treasures to feed one by one until they all achieve Rank-8?”
After hearing what he said, Fang Ping grew bitter about it. “Exactly. That makes sense. They actually left me out!”
Wu Kuishan was speechless. He said irritably, “If this is in the past, you won’t be included for sure. But there shouldn’t be a problem now. If you run, they will definitely bring you along.”
Chen Yaoting put on a faint smile, saying, “Don’t worry, when the time comes, no one will stop you. Even if they have to give up some of the initial species, they will not give up on you, nor will they be brave enough to do so.”
Wu Kuishan laughed. “Of course they won’t dare! Not unless you escape secretly. Otherwise, who cares who these bastards belong to.”
Wu Kuishan shook his head. Then he sighed. “But, there may not be a chance to escape. Actually, when a full-scale war breaks out and the frontliners face impossible odds, can the ones at the rear make an escape?
“If a Rank-9 paragon moves across the sky, unless they don’t care about these people, otherwise, they’ll die all the same.
“If humans wish to survive, they need to rely on fighting. Hence, even though some people know that the higher-ups have arranged a way out, not many of them really considered running.
“How many of them can escape?
“Earth has been occupied. Where can they go?
“With the current standards, even after giving everything they’ve got, how far away can they leave Earth?
“Fang Ping, don’t even think about this plan. It’s not reliable.
“If you wish to survive, you still need to rely on your ability. Work hard to enhance it.”
Wu Kuishan found this plan unreliable, so did many older generation powerhouses. They were only clinging to a one in ten thousandth hope.
Perhaps... perhaps they could find a new place that was suitable for surviving?
In the last few years, a few supreme powerhouses were also scouting for a suitable safe haven, actually. There were powerhouses who crossed the galaxy. Until now, they were still wandering in outer space.
But did they find it?
They did not!
It was better for them to spend more time thinking of ways to defeat the Catacombs if they had that much time.
Fang Ping curled his lips after hearing what he said. “Why run? I will never run. All I’m trying to do is to gain benefits. Only fools run. On the ground surface, at least I have the confidence to survive. In outer space... we’re fish out of water. If I die, I die.
“Perhaps this rubbish plan can only appease the older generation supreme powerhouses. In reality, it’s just useless.”
Wu Kuishan seemed surprised. He found it funny. “You saw through it?”
“How obvious can this get!”
Fang Ping sneered, “From what I can see, the government is afraid that the Rank-9 paragons will escape and others will have no way of surviving. But honestly, if these powerhouses join forces, occupy parts of the Catacombs, and call themselves lords, that will be more than enough. The Catacombs may not even attack them.
“Rather than calling them seeds of the species, I think they’re more like hostages.
“Of course, that’s a little exaggerated. It’s just the government nurturing your future generations for free while you provide support for mankind.
“I understand, really. I’m not even slightly jealous. By the time I achieve Rank-9 paragon, the government is considered to have reassured me, making me feel slightly at ease in doing so.
“Even if I know that it may be useless, it’s still better than doing nothing at all.”
Wu Kuishan broke into laughter. Chen Yaoting laughed too. “Your awareness makes you a good candidate to work in political circles.”
Fang Ping said indifferently. “This is nothing. Don’t both vice-chancellors know this too? This time, vice-chancellor brought this up on purpose only to gain this bit of benefit. If this is used as a major manipulation to have a hold on someone, there’s not a damn use for it. If you use this to provoke and press the Rank-9 paragons to the point that they run away, then there’s no way you can end this matter.”
Wu Kuishan snorted. “Do you really take me for a fool? That’s why I only did it to fight for MCMAU’s benefits. Did I even meddle with other people’s affairs? We can only do what’s within our capability. 200 billion is nothing, really.
“After all, there are so many instructors and students in MCMAU. Based on your assumption, the number of people will break the ten thousand mark.
“On average, we can give 20 million per person. If we continue pouring in our utmost effort, nothing can go wrong.
“Also, unless I’m mistaken, the government must have a lot of resources stocked up right now. At the very last moment, all of them will have to be taken out. They may even supply them for free.
“We’re only taking some of them in advance. It’s nothing.
“Of course, it will only be this time. You, kid, stop coming up with any more of those wicked ideas. You can cooperate with other martial arts universities.
“But remember to keep it to a certain limit!
“Before the major companies drop their prices, if you dare to use MCMAU’s reputation to sell the pills to the public and drop the price, I will hack you to death first!
“The major companies have their own concerns. They’re not our enemy, you understand?”
Fang Ping nodded. “I understand... but...”
Fang Ping frowned slightly. “Do they really have nothing to do with the evil sect?”
Wu Kuishan snorted. “What do you think? The evil sect is the evil sect. The Species Conservation Plan has nothing to do with the evil sect. Their ideas don’t tally with the Species Conservation Plan. The evil sect’s ideas are actually... to integrate. Not only the integration of both worlds, but also racial integration!”
Wu Kuishan said coldly, “Racial integration... How ridiculous. When the time comes, mankind might really become extinct!”
Chen Yaoting said coldly as well, “The major companies will most certainly be selfish, but there is a limit to their selfishness. The evil sect, however, puts the future of an entire race at stake!
“Therefore, don’t lump these two parties together. When you encounter the evil sect members, you must kill them!
“The reason why we did not put all efforts to annihilate them... is still mainly because it isn’t worth it.”
Chen Yaoting shook his head. He continued, “Did you see a lot of evil sect members assaulting ordinary people? They don’t have the guts. These idiots are only self-entertaining, restricted in a small circle, fantasizing themselves turning into the masters of the world.
“Of course, the reason why we didn’t annihilate them completely also has something to do with their higher-ups hiding too well.
“We can’t carry out thorough investigations on all powerhouses just because of a mere evil sect. That will cause a lot of trouble. The loss does not make up for the gains.
“Earlier, Vice-chancellor Wu was only mentioning it intentionally. People like Zheng Minghong dare not guarantee whether the evil sect members are hiding amidst them either.
“If we make a big deal out of it, it will be difficult to wind it down.”
“Oh, but I still think that it’s better for us to kill more of them. These brutes dared to lay a finger on me. If we don’t kill them, it won’t be enough to pacify the commoners!”
Wu Kuishan nodded, saying, “That’s for sure. Don’t worry. The government won’t let this off so easily. Not only the government, I also plan to contact a few martial arts university powerhouses to kill some of the fellows who emerged. How bold of them!
“In the last few years, if they did not provoke the martial arts universities, we have no interest in paying them any attention either.
“Last time, you insisted on meddling with Nanjiang’s problems. We were not interested in bothering either.
“But this time, it isn’t. They know that you’re MCMAU’s Martial Arts Society president yet they are still bold enough to attack you. If we don’t kill a few of their high ranks this time, they’ll think that the martial arts universities are easy targets!”
Chen Yaoting laughed. “Count me in. Now that you mentioned it, I know where a Rank-7 fellow hides. I couldn’t care less about it last time. This time... I’ll kill him, find a team division, and hang his head up. Be straightforward about it if you want to die!”
Both of them sounded very arrogant even when they talked.
Fang Ping put on an envious look. They were capable. Of course they were arrogant.
If there were no Rank-9s, martial arts universities’ powerhouses could join hands and do what they wanted fearlessly.
Even a Rank-9... would have to die when one was surrounded by tens of hundreds of Grandmasters.
Unless the evil sect sent a Rank-9 paragon!
They might or might not have. If they had, whereby they were also bold enough to attack, the Rank-9 paragons in hiding might also have to take actions too.
Ability... Sure enough, it was still the law of the jungle.
The evil sects were not brave enough to provoke those with powerful abilities.
Beside them, Old Man Li said lazily, “We do need to kill some to intimidate these guys now. Only we can kill them. They’re not qualified to even attack us!
“Just stay like the rats that they are. How dare they show their faces? They must have a death wish!”
Fang Ping darted him a look, whispering, “Instructor, take it easy. You don’t even have the imperishable substance.”
Old Man Li glared at him. ‘I enjoy being arrogant, is there anything wrong with that?’
Were the evil sect members bold enough to kill him?
No, were they bold enough to provoke him?
But, after thinking about it, they might not be brave enough to do so. Old Man Li coughed gently, saying, “The evil sect is actually divided into two groups. One of them becomes the rats while the other is unwilling to stoop to that level. They’re the kind that’s wilder. When we encounter people like them... It’s not easy to frighten them. The ones killed last time were all from the wild group.”
“Oh.”
Fang Ping did not ask much. He was not quite interested in this, actually.
After letting out a gentle cough, Fang Ping muttered, “Vice-chancellor, we sold the shares for 200 billion this time. According to the shares ratio, there shouldn’t be a problem for me to get a share of 15 billion for the 100 shares that I have, right?”
15 billion was the cost price. If it was the market price, it would be really high. It was normal even if it was three to five times more.
That was also to say that it could hit more than 50 billion if it was the market price.
Based on past experiences, the estimated value that the system gave for the pills and weapons was all seventy percent of the market price.
If calculations are made based on this, perhaps the system could give Fang Ping more than 30 billion Wealth.
This was a staggering amount of money!
Wu Kuishan darted him a look. After a long time, he asked, “What do you think?”
“I think maybe 200 billion is fine too...”
Wu Kuishan sneered. Then, he let out a humph. “Sell it yourself then!”
Fang Ping let out a dry laugh. “Don’t do that, vice-chancellor. I can just loan it to MCMAU when I get it...”
“As a gift to MCMAU.”
Fang Ping was speechless. Gift my ass. If he gifted it away, he had no idea if the system would still count this Wealth in or not.
Last time, it would calculate it.
However, this was a large transaction. They were talking about tens of billions.
However, it was best not to express this. After walking for a moment, Wu Kuishan said, “When they’ve sent it here, you’ll get a share of 5 billion.”
“Why!”
Fang Ping was grudging. Wu Kuishan could not help but snap, “Because that belongs to my wife. Is your bit of Energy Essence really worth this much money? I can just purchase it from the government!”
Fang Ping answered sheepishly, “Aren’t you divorced? My instructor gave it to me. Of course it’s mine.”
You were still calling her your wife? Your wife had already divorced you and lived separately a long time ago. Old Wu was truly shameless.
Suddenly, Wu Kuishan wanted to hammer the kid to death!
This kid was really evil.
Beside them, Old Man Li let out a gentle cough, saying, “That’s enough. That should be enough. There’s no use for you to take so much.”
“Do people actually complain about having too much money?”
Fang Ping felt weak. What was he saying?
Sigh. Forget it. 5 billion it was then. Perhaps he could obtain even more Wealth. Would he obtain ten billion?
What a pity. Not everything went to his pockets this time.
Otherwise, the system would definitely be upgraded once more.
He had also consumed plenty of Wealth during the great war this time.
However, after constructing his golden bones, his ability had enhanced tremendously.
Fang Ping took the opportunity to check his stats:
Wealth: 8.11 billion (convert)
Vitality: 820cal (5500cal)
Mentality: 320Hz (879Hz)
Bones Honed: 177 bones (100%), 29 bones (90%)
Storage Space: 4 cubic meters (+)
Energy Shield: 10 thousand Wealth/minute
This time, after his golden bones had been constructed, Fang Ping experienced a sharp increase in his ability.
His Vitality upper limit increased by nearly 700cal straightaway. Even his Mentality had also increased by tens of hertz.
As for his Wealth consumption, he would not know if he did not take a look. He was shocked when he did.
Nearly 1 billion consumption!
After obtaining 600 million from the university, his Wealth had already gone back up to more than 9 billion.
Fang Ping calculated carefully. He had spent about 200 million for bone honing.
A few outbursts afterward, including blowing up the Peak Rank-6 with Celestiality, he had spent about two to three hundred million.
After calculating it, 500 million was the maximum he had spent.
But now, Fang Ping was still employing Vitality Force to mend his injuries.
Every second cost more than a hundred cal Vitality consumption. This meant nearly 100 thousand Wealth per second.
6 million per minute!
More than 300 million per hour!
Of course, Fang Ping did not need to do so for every moment. However, his golden bones had been constructed now and they were still breaking down his flesh. He had no choice but to maintain it.
Earlier, Fang Ping did not really mind. Right now, with a stern look on his face, he said immediately, “Instructors, my injuries are worse than what I’ve expected. The main point is not my heavy injuries actually. It’s my golden bones that have been constructed. My physique can’t stand it because it’s breaking down my flesh repeatedly. Is there a way to solve this?”
This was a matter beyond the imperishable substance now!
The imperishable substance could heal his injuries. Even so, his physique was not strong enough. It was still breaking down his flesh. This was a huge problem!
As soon as he said those words, the guys who thought he seemed fine earlier had also put on a serious look.
Wu Kuishan frowned. “Your physique isn’t strong enough?”
“Yes.”
“Golden bones... You never stop having all these wicked ideas!”
Wu Kuishan could not help but scold him. It might not be a good thing to construct golden bones in advance.
The physique of a Peak Rank-6 could scarcely bear ten thousand cal Vitality.
What had Fang Ping only achieved!
Chen Yaoting could not help but knit his eyebrows together too. “Enhance physique... Why don’t you try purchasing a few energy fruits that can enhance your physique...”
Wu Kuishan shook his head, saying, “It may not work. Moreover, you can’t buy these things. They’re hidden away. Who will buy them? Try the Energy Essence. Fang Ping, do you still have it?”
Fang Ping said gloomily, “I really don’t have anymore.”
“Exchange then!” Wu Kuishan huffed. “Take a portion of your pill share and exchange some.”
“The pill company has it?”
“They may not have any, but the government definitely does. It’s really hard to buy it. But it may work if you exchange it. They must make it work no matter what. You’ve been assaulted under Nanjiang’s territory this time. This is the government’s responsibility. Exchanging some to heal your injuries shouldn’t be too big of an issue.
“We’re just worried that... you may not be able to hit the standard in which you can endure the golden bones. If that happens and your flesh continues to break, how are you supposed to cultivate?
Fang Ping could not help but turn to look at Old Man Li. “Instructor, can I construct half a golden body in advance?”
Old Man Li pondered for a moment, and said, “Your condition is different from mine. I didn’t have golden bones last time. Why don’t you do this, kid, throw all your money in!”
“Ah?”
“Hire a few Rank-8 golden body powerhouses and supply you with the imperishable substance while you take a bath with the Energy Essence. When both of them worked in parallel, you should be able to construct half a golden body in advance!”
Fang Ping was stunned. He gulped and asked, “Will it be expensive?”
Hiring Rank-8 golden body powerhouses and asking them to insert imperishable substance. Even Fang Ping could imagine how exorbitant the price would be!
On the other hand... if money could solve the problem, then it would not be a problem.
Right now, his demand for money was not too high anyway.
Old Man Li said nonchalantly, “How do I know? Under normal circumstances, if you die, you die. How many people actually hire Rank-8 to supply them with the imperishable substance?
“Even a Rank-8 takes this stuff very seriously.
“Ask Old Wu, how much will he charge.”
Old Wu’s expression was dark. “I will never do something like this!”
What a joke. This was really not a matter of money. It was truly difficult to replenish.
This was also a Rank-8’s foundation. He was even planning to break through Rank-9. Last time he did it for Lu Fengrou because she was his wife. Fang Ping was a completely different story.
Moreover, Fang Ping had money. He should be able to hire one.
Although that was what he thought, Wu Kuishan still stroked his chin, saying, “If I were to quote a price, it will not be cheap for a Rank-8. We don’t have to limit ourselves only domestically. There are many Rank-8s overseas too. It’s fine if one person inserts less.
“Find seven to eight people and that shouldn’t be a problem anymore.
“One person... Kid, the price is not cheap. You’re asking a Rank-8 to consume his foundation to help you out. Don’t count on it if you’re not looking to pay a 10-digit amount.”
Fang Ping’s complexion turned green. Stop joking with me!
10-digit. That would start at 1 billion!
He would have to announce bankruptcy if he hired seven to eight of them.
That, plus taking a bath with Energy Essence. After totaling up, he would need ten billion at least!
So, what they meant was that his gains for the shares this time would all be used to fill up the gap.
A Rank-5 martial artist like him had spent ten billion to construct half a golden body... This could cause a Rank-7 and 8 to go bankrupt. The majority of Rank-7s did not even have this asset.
Wu Kuishan saw that he was in anguish and said indifferently, “Why don’t you maintain your current condition? It’s nothing anyway. You won’t die. Really, even if your flesh and internal organs are completely destroyed, turning into a skeleton, you may not die too. Want to try it out?”
Fang Ping’s expression was dark. He would never try it!
When he thought of this, Fang Ping asked suddenly, “Vice-chancellor, If I have constructed half a golden body, does that mean that I don’t have to hone my meridians and flesh anymore?”
“What nonsense. Constructing a golden body is a form of reconstruction. Naturally, you don’t have to.”
“That means I’ll achieve Peak Rank-5 in just one step?”
Fang Ping’s eyes lit up. If he calculated it that way, he might not lose much!
Beside him, Old Man Li butted in, “Even if you achieve Peak Rank-5, the problem will become serious too.”
“Mm? Why?”
Old Man Li pondered. “You’ve constructed your golden bones and constructed half a golden body. Even your Mentality is beyond powerful. Kid, you might have a huge problem with sealing off your Sanjiao Gate.”
“Do these have anything to do with sealing off Sanjiao Gate?”
“Of course!”
Old Man Li explained, “The so-called sealing off Sanjiao Gate is sealing off the energy inside the body so it doesn’t leak outward. Vitality Force, Mentality, Bone Marrow Force, and Golden Bone Force are all your energies.
“At Rank-6, others have to seal off Vitality Force and a weak Mentality only.
“What about you?
“You need to seal off all of these energies, integrating them into Sanjiao Gate. One can only imagine how hard that will be!”
While Old Man Li explained, he laughed all of a sudden, saying, “You can grind slowly, kid. When I become a Rank-9, you might not have sealed off your Sanjiao Gate yet. This time you’re done for. If you’re not so strong last time, you may not even need that long before you can seal off your Sanjiao Gate.”
Fang Ping’s expression changed again and again. Quit playing around with me.
Beside him, Wu Kuishan added fuel to the fire too, saying, “That’s possible. Sealing off the Sanjiao Gate is actually sealing and concealing the energies in our bodies. But, when you seal and store, your Sanjiao Gate will accumulate even more powerful energies, your self-detonating power will be massive.”
Old Man Li added, “His Celestiality is very powerful; Self-detonating power is great. When the time comes, he can self-detonate together. There won’t be much problem for him to blow a Rank-7 up.”
Chen Yaoting joined the fun, saying, “Paired with another half a golden body, maybe he can cooperate with others and make an attempt in blowing up a Rank-8. This kid may not be able to achieve Rank-8, but, being able to blow up a Rank-8 is more than worth it.”
They took turns to speak. Fang Ping’s expression was dark. He hissed, “Who’s self-detonating? Am I a fool? If I seal off my Sanjiao Gate, I will achieve Rank-8 within a day. In half a month, I’ll achieve Rank-9. Why should I self-detonate!”
As soon as he said those words, the guys who were having a lot of fun discussing earlier fell silent all of a sudden.
Old Man Li looked sheepish. He was really slightly worried now. Would this kid actually achieve Rank-8 much earlier than him?
When sealing off Sanjiao Gate, the stronger one’s energy was, the harder it was to seal.
However, stronger energy also meant that one’s body was strong. This was actually helpful for sealing off the gates too. He might not waste much time, really.
While they were absorbed in the discussion, behind them, Wang Jinyang figured that he should leave.
He could not help but think that he had fallen behind.
“Can I really resuscitate?”
Wang Jinyang had a slight yearning in his heart now. If he was still not resuscitating, with his current progress, even if he was ten times faster than a typical person, he was still considerably far off when compared to this bastard, Fang Ping.
Fang Ping might not need long if he spent a substantial amount of money to achieve Peak Rank-5... he was already having a discussion about hiring eight to ten golden body powerhouses to forge his golden body.
Even Rank-9 paragon’s children were not so extravagant like this kid, right?