In the world of cultivation, talent is a gift, but resources are the fuel. Yang Kai had the Golden Skeleton, but he quickly realized a harsh truth: a god-level foundation requires an astronomical amount of energy to maintain.
To continue his growth, Yang Kai needed “Three-Leafed Flowers” and “Cedar Grass”—medicinal herbs that are essential for tempering the body. But at the Contribution Hall, under the watchful and greedy eyes of Treasurer Meng, nothing comes for free.
The scene is tense as Yang Kai counts his meager savings. For years, he had lived as a lowly sweeper, scraping together every copper coin and contribution point he could find. He had finally reached a breakthrough, but the cost of the herbs he needed was enough to wipe out his entire life savings in a single moment.
“Money is temporary, but strength is eternal,” Yang Kai mused as he handed over his hard-earned points. In an instant, he went from a small-time “rich” disciple to a man on the verge of bankruptcy. He left the hall with his hands full of herbs but his pockets completely empty.
However, Yang Kai didn’t feel regret. He knew that to reach the Martial Peak, one must be willing to sacrifice everything. As he swallowed the bitter herbs and felt the energy rushing through his veins, he realized that being broke was a small price to pay for the power to finally stand tall. The struggle for money had ended, but the struggle for survival in the upcoming sect competition was just beginning.
Why this works for YouTube:
* The “Relatable” Struggle: Every viewer understands the pain of being “broke.” Using this as a plot point makes Yang Kai feel more human and relatable.
* The Risk vs. Reward: It shows the protagonist’s determination—he is willing to gamble his entire livelihood just for a chance at getting stronger.
* Setting the Stakes: By becoming “bankrupt,” the story forces Yang Kai to go back into danger (to hunt or fight) to earn more, which naturally sets up the action for the next chapter.
Should we move on to Chapter 11, where Yang Kai puts these expensive herbs to use?
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