Chapter 109: When You Have the Means, You Might as Well Live It Up
Zhang Ze still brought Qi Lijun back.
Of course, as payment, ninety out of the hundred points Qi Lijun had just earned went straight into Zhang Ze’s pocket.
As for why he left ten points for him, it was simply because Zhang Ze was too kind-hearted.
Not like that unscrupulous mentor, Fang Huaide!
…
“Want me to set up some navigation for you?” Zhang Ze said somewhat speechlessly as he brought Qi Lijun back to the dormitory.
Looking at the gray crystal orb in his hand, Qi Lijun asked, “How do I use this?”
“Ahem…”
“You can take your time figuring it out!” Zhang Ze said and then went straight into the dorm, ignoring Qi Lijun.
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After that, Zhang Ze didn’t leave his dorm for two whole days.
It wasn’t because he was afraid Qi Lijun would come looking for trouble.
Mainly, he was training.
August 31.
That evening, Zhang Ze finally finished his training.
Looking at the data on the system panel, he couldn’t help but feel proud.
Wealth: 21,154 points
Cell strength: 780S
Cell spirit: 162/189
Skills: Shield (11%), Probe
Meridians: 12 (90%)
Bone Tempering: 0
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As for the last section, the lottery, Zhang Ze decided not to look at it anymore, fearing he might not be able to resist trying for another 648!
Seeing his nearly 800S cell strength, Zhang Ze was naturally excited.
“Even if martial skills aren’t as good as yours, as long as I raise my cell strength to 1000S in two weeks, I’ll still take you down!” he said fiercely, recalling Li Ziyang’s figure in his mind.
It was worth mentioning that tomorrow, September 1, was the day for new recruits to choose their training departments.
And Zhang Ze’s other trusted comrade—Peng Fei—had also returned to the Anqing Martial Bureau from Nanye City.
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Everyone gathered in a private room.
Looking at the group, Zhang Ze felt a little lost.
In his previous life, he had been down and out for decades, and when he died, there wasn’t even a dog by his side.
He simply couldn’t afford it!
Living in this strange yet familiar world for over two hundred days had brought him so much.
“Brother Ze~”
“What are you thinking about?”
Peng Fei held a beer bottle and asked.
“Nothing much.”
“But you’re finally back. I thought you and Xia Minmin were planning to turn fake into real.”
Zhang Ze teased, but unintentionally caught Zhang Qingping’s sullen expression and was startled.
On the other side, Leng Bingbing also sensed the abnormality.
She knew something of Zhang Qingping’s feelings; that girl probably did have some interest in Peng Fei!
In the end, thanks to Zhang Ze’s deliberate avoidance, no unpleasantness occurred between him and Zhang Qingping.
…
Looking at Qi Lijun, Zhang Ze smiled, “Want to stir up some excitement with me tomorrow?”
Qi Lijun had practically latched onto Zhang Ze; the two were almost like joined by a leather belt.
Hearing this, Qi Lijun inquired, “What kind of trouble are you planning tomorrow?”
“Hehe~”
Zhang Ze pretended to be mysterious and said nothing.
The others, overhearing their conversation, all cast curious glances.
Even Zhang Qingping looked at Zhang Ze with more curiosity.
After a moment of silence, Zhang Ze said, “I want everyone here to get into the Martial Arts Department for training!”
The crowd didn’t believe him.
They had all done some research over the past few days.
Out of the 800 to 900 new recruits each year, only about fifty could enter the Martial Arts Department.
To put it bluntly, Zhang Ze, Qi Lijun, and even Leng Bingbing and Zhang Qingping had little trouble getting into the Martial Arts Department.
But if you said Liu Qianqian or Peng Fei could get in, who would believe it?
They probably didn’t even believe it themselves.
So, seeing Zhang Ze so determined, everyone became interested.
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Early the next morning.
Building 4, Longhu Dormitory Area.
Everyone got up early and gathered downstairs.
Soon, they walked in small groups toward the central training hall.
Zhang Ze and the others also walked together.
The Hu brothers, Hu Yunchang and Hu Yide, approached and asked, “Which training department are you choosing?”
Zhang Ze found it a bit strange, thinking, “Where else could we possibly go? The logistics department to guard the warehouse?”
Seeing Zhang Ze hesitate, Hu Yide laughed, “Brother Yunchang and I want to go to the Tactical Department, that’s why he’s asking.”
He added, “I guess you and the others want to go to the Martial Arts Department, right?”
Zhang Ze didn’t deny it.
But Zhang Qingping frowned and asked the Hu brothers, “You want to train under mentor Niu Wensheng?”
“Hehe~”
“You know mentor Niu Wensheng too?”
Hu Yunchang smiled upon Zhang Qingping’s proactive question.
Zhang Ze, however, was puzzled.
Noticing his confusion, Leng Bingbing whispered beside him, “Although the Martial Arts Department has the best mentors, the Tactical and Logistics Departments also have a few powerful mentors.”
“This mentor Niu Wensheng is the only sixth-rank mentor in the Tactical Department this year.”
Thanks to Leng Bingbing’s explanation, Zhang Ze finally understood.
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The group chatted as they walked.
Before long, they arrived at the training ground.
At the same time, Xue Zhenshan, Zhao Jinghong, and other mentors appeared in the leadership seats above.
“Now I announce the method for the 2019 recruits to choose their training departments…” Xue Zhenshan’s voice came through.
In short,
The 800 to 900 recruits would enter the training ground together.
The training ground was divided into three zones.
Within the allotted hour, all recruits had to position themselves to stay within the area marked for their chosen department, according to the number of slots available.
When time was up, those remaining in each area would become the new recruits of that department.
Of course, no overcrowding and no helping others were allowed!
In other words, the mentors at the Martial Bureau deliberately pitted these recruits against each other to fight for their spots.
Hearing these rules, Zhang Ze wasn’t surprised.
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Moments later, everyone was led into a medium-sized training ground.
Looking around, the circular training field had the outer ring divided into three vividly colored zones, aside from the central area.
Red represented the Martial Arts Department, clearly marked with 64 slots.
Blue was the Tactical Department, and yellow the Logistics Department, both with similar setups.
The only difference was the number of people allowed in each zone.
The Tactical and Martial Arts Departments had nearly 120 slots each.
But the Logistics Department had a whopping 700 slots.
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In fact, Zhang Ze had learned that the so-called Logistics Department wasn’t what he had imagined as transporting supplies.
It was more accurate to call it the “Supplementary Department.”
Historically, most recruits in this department came from ordinary families across provincial high schools.
They lacked exceptional talent in martial cultivation.
Many only had about 100S cell strength even after entering the Martial Bureau.
Compared to Zhang Ze’s nearly 800S, the gap was enormous!
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Understanding the situation, Zhang Ze wasted no time and pulled Qi Lijun toward the red zone.
Someone made a move; many recruits began heading toward their preferred departments.
But Zhang Ze was here to make trouble.
He and Qi Lijun stood at the very front of the Martial Arts Department zone.
Then Zhang Ze shouted loudly, “What’s the point of just choosing a department?”
“I’m not afraid to tell you useless lot that my name is Zhang Ze, and I am the strongest here!”
“Anyone wanting to join the Martial Arts Department must get my and Qi Lijun’s permission, or else we’ll have to fight!”
An uproar broke out!
Seven or eight hundred people? And you want us to ask your permission?
You must be crazy!
Sure enough,
Just as Zhang Ze finished speaking, someone shouted curses.
It was an old acquaintance.
Li Zixing had disliked Zhang Ze for a long time and immediately shouted to the crowd, “Who does Zhang Ze think he is?”
“Do we need his permission to join the Martial Arts Department?”
“Anyone got guts?”
“Come fight him with me!”
Without waiting for others’ reactions, Li Zixing charged toward Zhang Ze and Qi Lijun.
Anticipating this, Zhang Ze wasn’t surprised and kept watching the restless crowd.
Li Zixing came close but didn’t rush to fight immediately.
Like Zhang Ze, he was waiting.
Waiting for those willing to enter the Martial Arts Department!
But Zhang Ze was waiting to beat people up.
Li Zixing was waiting for allies to fight Zhang Ze with him.
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Though seven or eight hundred sounded like a lot, most people knew their limits.
Within three to five minutes, the Logistics Department area was already filled with people.
Of course, these people wanted to compete.
But with their under-100S cell strength or barely first-rank cultivation, they couldn’t afford to be reckless like Zhang Ze.