80: Chapter 80: The Ministry of Supervision Borrows Money, Bai Shiwei Makes a Breakthrough

"No 'buts.' Think about it. Over these past few days, I've given you the majority of my resources, yet has my cultivation progress fallen behind at all?"

"...Mm." Bai Shiwei nodded. Fallen behind? It had even far surpassed her own.

The day they met on their blind date, her Life Level was 18, while Fang Zhuo's was 16.

But now, even though she had reached level 29 by relying on over twenty million in accumulated cultivation resources, Fang Zhuo was already a level 34 Advanced Martial Artist!

The facts were as they were; however hard it was to believe, she had to admit it.

If Fang Zhuo's Martial Aspect was this special, then this phoenix essence blood... she could take it!

"Hubby, in that case... I will definitely become an Advanced Martial Artist!" Bai Shiwei no longer hesitated, instead showing a look of determination.

Her beautiful eyes kept glancing at the small jade box in Fang Zhuo's hand.

The phantom of her Martial Aspect 'Sky-Swallowing Python' could no longer be suppressed and emerged, with a snow-white giant python swimming about restlessly.

"The bottleneck for an Advanced Martial Artist is neither big nor small. Shi Wei, your Martial Aspect is the 'Sky-Swallowing Python', which ranks third among the Federation's nine Superior Martial Aspects. If you prepare the right pill, it shouldn't be too much of a problem."

Fang Zhuo asked, "Which pill do you want to use?"

In the Blue Moon Federation, there are martial arts pills specifically developed to assist in breaking through to Advanced Martial Artist. The three with the best effects are: Source Power Essence Pill, from the Starry Sky Martial Artist Group; Martial Foundation Pill, from the New Moon Martial Artist Group; and Star-Quenching Pill, from the Future Martial Artist Group.

All three cost 10 million, but their effects vary greatly, depending entirely on which one the martial artist's own Martial Aspect is more compatible with absorbing.

"Star-Quenching Pill!" Bai Shiwei didn't hesitate. For the Martial Aspect 'Sky-Swallowing Python', the Star-Quenching Pill had excellent breakthrough effects; this was the experience summarized by the predecessors of the Federation.

"Hubby, how much money are we still short? I'll have my family scrape some together, and I'll apply for a loan from the Group to make up the 10 million."

Bai Shiwei looked at Fang Zhuo. Bai Qiming had given her the remaining 800,000 for her cultivation and living expenses for this year. Including Fang Zhuo's remaining savings and his salary from his position at the Shanhe Martial Arts Hall, they had about 1.5 million. They were still 8.5 million short of 10 million.

Her family definitely couldn't give that much. To scrape it together, she could only apply to the Shanhe Martial Arts Group; after all, she was an A-grade contract genius.

During these days of cultivating with Fang Zhuo, the abundant resources and the extra training at night had allowed her to progress rapidly, far surpassing ordinary A-grade geniuses. Applying for a loan of a few million wasn't difficult.

"No need. From now on, let's not take any money from home for our cultivation." Fang Zhuo rejected Bai Shiwei's suggestion.

He had received the highest reward for his customized contract. Not to mention the phoenix essence blood, the full set of SS-grade secret manuals alone was worth over 3 billion, plus a set of ss-grade combat suit with a total value of 1 billion!

He could basically say he wasn't short on money anymore.

"You should also try to owe as few favors to the Shanhe Group as possible. When your contract expires, transfer over to our Starry Sky Group; otherwise, you won't be able to use some of the good stuff." Fang Zhuo smiled. "Especially the 'High-Civilization Gravity Chamber'."

The system's resource return coefficient was linked to his wife Bai Shiwei's Life Level, so he naturally hoped that she could also become strong quickly.

Who knows? Not to mention the distant future, take rare resources like 'phoenix essence blood'—only the Starry Sky Group could produce it, and only four portions a year at that.

After Bai Shiwei consumed it, would it return 4 portions, or 6, or 8? The difference would be massive!

"Okay." Upon hearing this, Bai Shiwei's beautiful eyes filled with longing. Every time she saw Fang Zhuo come out of the 'High-Civilization Gravity Chamber' after finishing his training, his physical body would be a cut stronger, and his Life Level would keep rising. She was incredibly envious!

"Hubby, do you think it's possible to have the Shanhe Group terminate my contract early so I can sign with your Starry Sky Group in advance?" Bai Shiwei asked with longing.

"Hard to say." Fang Zhuo shook his head. He had a good relationship with the manager of the Shanhe Martial Arts Hall's Jinhe City branch, but he had no connections with the Shanhe Group headquarters.

If he stepped in to talk, they wouldn't necessarily give him the face. One had to know that first-line large-scale martial artist groups, like the Shanhe Group and Tengfei Group—even if they weren't as good as the Federation's three major martial artist groups—still had Cosmic Martial Artists, and they had more than just three or five Flying Martial Artists.

Let alone the current him, who had only shown potential; even if he quickly became a Transcendent, he might not have that much influence. To step in and make the Shanhe Group voluntarily terminate a contract and release someone, one would at least need to be a Flying Martial Artist?

Fang Zhuo changed the subject. "Let's talk about this later. I'll get some money first to buy you the 'Star-Quenching Pill'."

"Sister Lan? I'm a bit tight on cash lately. Is it convenient to borrow some money?" Fang Zhuo dialed the phone number of Sister Lan from the Supervision Department.

Fang Zhuo now had a fairly comprehensive understanding of the six major departments within the Group, and he already had a preference regarding which department to choose after his one-year training period ended. It was precisely the Supervision Department; this was the reason he chose to bother Sister Lan and borrow money from her.

Of the six major departments, the Operations Department was the fire brigade—too busy, so he definitely wouldn't choose it. The Logistics Department had to go deep into the Wilderness Area from time to time—too tiring and too dangerous, so he definitely wouldn't choose that either.

The Technical Department and Research Department were boring, and the Commercial Department required being in the public eye, which Fang Zhuo didn't like. Only the Supervision Department remained—sitting alone on a high platform, overseeing everything below. Perfect!

"Borrow money? How much? Anything under 10 million, I can agree to it on behalf of the manager!" Sister Lan's voice was bold and generous.

Hearing that Fang Zhuo wanted to borrow money, she was incredibly happy. This showed that Fang Zhuo was interested in the Supervision Department; otherwise, why wouldn't he look for other departments?

"Mm... then 10 million." Fang Zhuo was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected Sister Lan to agree so readily. He couldn't help but wonder if she knew about his breakthrough in Body Control?

But regardless, he noted this favor.

"No problem. Send me your card number on WeChat, and I'll transfer it to you immediately."

Half an hour later.

"Hubby, I'm starting...!" Bai Shiwei sat with her long legs crossed. Resting quietly in her palm was a jade-green pill—the 'Star-Quenching Pill' from the Future Group. It cost 10 million.

As one of the Federation's three major martial artist groups, the Future Martial Artist Group was on the same level as the Starry Sky Group and had a branch in the Starry Sky Base City. Having the goods transferred and delivered took only a little over half an hour—incredibly efficient.

"Good luck." Fang Zhuo smiled and walked quietly to the side. He silently cheered for Bai Shiwei in his heart, hoping she would successfully break through. If she did, the return coefficient would increase, and he could get a few more portions of 'phoenix essence blood'!

Bai Shiwei tilted her head back and swallowed the 'Star-Quenching Pill'. Immediately after, she assumed the Great Dragon Stance and began to absorb the medicinal power.

[Wife Bai Shiwei has consumed 1 Star-Quenching Pill. Bai Shiwei's current Life Level is Intermediate Martial Artist. The return coefficient is 4. Returning 4 * Star-Quenching Pills.] The familiar light screen appeared.

Fang Zhuo didn't feel much excitement, even though this return meant 40 million... He just wanted Bai Shiwei to successfully break through and then consume the phoenix essence blood as soon as possible!

Bai Shiwei frowned from time to time, her aura somewhat chaotic, and the phantom of the Martial Aspect 'Sky-Swallowing Python' behind her was somewhat manic. Every move she made tugged at Fang Zhuo's heart. Fortunately, after waiting anxiously for half an hour, Bai Shiwei let out a muffled groan, and her aura suddenly began to surge. "It's done...!" Fang Zhuo was overjoyed.