You promised yourself to be a caged bird, but you became the supreme young master?

"Why should I pay back what I borrowed through my own ability?"

Looking at his friend who was calm yet uttered such words, Lu Jinnian was speechless with astonishment, unable to close his mouth for a long time.

He scrutinized the other person repeatedly, as if he were seeing this man named Lu Heng for the first time.

Good heavens, this guy is ruthless to this extent?

It's truly unbelievable that Lu Heng, who usually appears calm and composed, could so decisively utter such words.

But... is this a bad thing? Lu Jinnian suddenly grinned and let out a wild and unrestrained laugh.

"Ha ha ha ha--"

This is not just not a bad thing, it's an incredible good thing!

His friend would be considered an absolute good person in this world.

Just a few days ago, Lu Heng finished flipping through a history book recording the evolution of the world and asked him two questions with a puzzled look on his face. They were naive to the point of being laughable, yet every word was piercing to the heart.

Why is it that those farmers who toil in the fields, planting crops with their own hands, end up not even having a full meal?

Why is it that the most innocent and law-abiding ordinary people in this world are always the first to be caught in the crossfire of pointless conflicts?

Some issues that are taken for granted in this world, yet shouldn't be the way they are.

At first, he found it funny.

But I was also subtly moved; the world really shouldn't be like this!

However, Lu Heng, who raised this question, will most likely also be changed by this world.

This is the sad reality.

At the same time, as Lu Heng's good friend, Lu Jinnian's biggest worry was not that Lu Heng was a good person, but that he was a pushover.

In this world, being a good person is fine, but being a pushover is deadly.

Looking back now, it's clear that my friend is indeed a good person, at least for now, but he's definitely not a pushover.

To put it in terms of the strange yet easily understandable words that always pop out of his mouth...

Lu Heng is a good person with a very flexible moral compass.

He might have the idea of ​​doing good deeds, but he will definitely act within his means.

That's enough!

"What's so funny?"

Looking at the inexplicable Lu Jinnian in front of him, Lu Heng was somewhat confused.

It's just taking out a loan, is it really necessary to make such a big deal out of it?

How much money do you need?

I know you must have some confidence to say that, but there's no need for someone who would ask me to take such a risk.

My parents are both spiritual practitioners, so they must have some family wealth to some extent.

Without answering Lu Heng's question, Lu Jinnian began to speak on his own.

Looking at his friend who was dressed up, Lu Heng silently said a number.

Lu Jinnian silently chose to keep quiet.

The cultivation resources that Lu Heng needs are undoubtedly an astronomical sum for him at this point.

His parents could indeed afford it, but it was clear that they, being so accustomed to the ways of the world, would not agree.

This is not short-sightedness, but rather a reflection of having witnessed too much of the coldness and warmth of human relationships.

This made them far too cautious.

Such an investment, which could cripple a family, could not possibly be something he could simply decide with a few words; it could only be the result of meticulous calculation.

At that point, the help he could offer was nothing more than the help between friends, which turned into an exchange of benefits.

For his friend, it might not be as worthwhile as taking out a loan, which he directly mentioned.

Since that's the case, there's nothing to hesitate about. Even though they haven't known each other for very long, Lu Jinnian knows that Lu Heng doesn't do things he's not sure of.

Just as he said he would be able to establish his foundation in eleven days, he did it naturally.

Lu Heng dared to say that because he was not afraid of gangs, or even the cultivators behind them.

As for what exactly gives them this confidence?

Lu Jinnian thought about many things in an instant, but in the end he returned to the essence of a cultivator, which is talent.

Currently, the reason he thinks so highly of his friend is because of his superior comprehension and talent.

Unsurprisingly, this is also Lu Heng's greatest asset.

Now it seems that my friend's talent is not as simple as I imagined.

It's likely to get even more outrageous. As for what exactly will happen?

Lu Jinnian dared not draw a conclusion and would have to wait and see how things developed.

But now he is really looking forward to it!

………………

"Since that's your plan, what are your plans?"

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Jinnian spoke.

"What do you think?" Lu Heng asked in return.

"Enter the country first," Lu Jinnian replied.

In reality, few people are truly fools, and gangs are no exception.

They said they would accept any request for a loan.

But how much they're willing to lend is another matter entirely.

For gangs, accurately calculating the full cost that a borrower can afford is almost an essential skill.

Otherwise, if the gang couldn't repay the principal even after putting all the borrowers' money into the bank, wouldn't they lose everything?

Clearly, Lu Heng, born in Qinghe City and a branch cultivator of the Lu clan who passed the Foundation Establishment assessment, is someone who would not simply run away after borrowing money, thus meeting the conditions for borrowing money.

On the surface, Lu Heng appears to be a natural-born scapegoat bound by his family, yet unwilling to accept it.

They can be exploited to death.

At such times, whether or not one has become a spiritual practitioner becomes a necessary condition for increasing the amount of money one can borrow.

Since you've already decided to take out loans, why not borrow even more?

"Just what I was thinking." Lu Heng had planned it the same way.

Then he was taken aback when Lu Jinnian took out a bottle from his brocade pouch and handed it to him.

"Qi and Blood Pill is not a mainstream elixir."

It allows you to quickly consolidate your Qi and blood after entering the realm, so as not to waste several days of cultivation time.

Consider this a congratulatory gift for your arrival in the country.

The Basic Body Refining Method does not explicitly state that those who break through will take Qi and Blood Pills.

The family didn't bother with it.

I figured you probably didn't know this, so I prepared it for you in advance.

"Consider it an investment I made in you," Lu Jinnian said frankly.

She also knew that if she didn't say it that way, her friend might not accept it.

"Thank you." Without hesitation, Lu Heng took the bottle.

Contrary to what Lu Jinnian had imagined, he would have accepted it even without that last sentence.

This is how friends help each other, and he would do the same if necessary.

There's nothing to shirk.

Besides, his time is precious now, and he can't afford to waste even a single day.

Not to mention that it takes several days.

With his proficiency in the control panel, he possesses the ability to make perfect use of his time.