Chapter 20 Paying for Knowledge

Perhaps because she saw that Fang Ze was a little confused, Bai Ling even sat up straight. Then, she counted with her fingers and patiently explained to Fang Ze. "Agent Fang Ze, you have to understand. Material goods aren't the only thing of value in this world. Knowledge is just as valuable." "In fact, to some extent, knowledge is worth more than material goods." "After all, material goods may only give you enjoyment for a short time, but knowledge can change your life." "So, I think that when a person wants their questions to be answered and gain knowledge, they need to pay as much as they need to pay for goods." "I call this pattern, paying for knowledge." Fang Ze was silent. Fang Ze wanted nothing more than to clap his hands. Good lord. Even the phrase "paying for knowledge" had emerged. Was this lady a transmigrator too? Muttering to himself, he looked at Bai Ling and threw up his hands. "I don't have any money." Initially, when Fang Ze asked Bai Ling a question, she was only a little happy. But now, when she heard Fang Ze say that he had no money, she was excited! She grinned and said, "You don't! I do!" "I can lend you money. Then, you can pay me for knowledge." "When you have the money, pay me back with interest!" Fang Ze was speechless. This routine... Why was it so familiar? Had he seen it in his previous life? Was this... Ant Check Later1? Fang Ze was a little confused for a moment. Was this girl a transmigrator or a business genius? Thinking of this, Fang Ze said casually, "Odd changes, while even doesn't change." Bai Ling was confused. The girl looked at Fang Ze with a puzzled expression. "What are you talking about?" "Oh," said Fang Ze. "It's fine. I mean, how much is the interest?" The girl was indeed distracted. She counted silently on her fingers, then stretched out her palm. "Twenty percent!" "Each question costs 200 Rini." "You'll owe me 240 Rini!" "Rini" was the currency of this world. Its purchasing power was about half that of Fang Ze's previous life. This meant that 200 Rini had the purchasing power of about 100 dollars. "This method of connecting creatures to the world is called the Spiritual Awakening Technique." "Meanwhile, the ancestors of some creatures were Awakened or disaster creatures. Their bloodlines carry the 'traces' of their ancestors using the World Laws. Through special methods, they can follow those traces and regain control of the laws their ancestors once used." "This special method to stimulate the bloodline of creatures is called the Bloodline Awakening Technique." "Furthermore, apart from these two, all the other methods of Awakening..." "For example, some families have potions and rituals that can awaken certain abilities." "For example, they might deprive the extraordinary power of a precious artifact and integrate it into their bodies." "Another example is beliving in disaster creatures or high-leveled Awakened beings to obtain Awakened abilities." "These belong to the Special Awakening Techniques." "This is because the essence of these techniques is to seize, or borrow, the power of other extraordinary creatures or objects." "..." "..." Fang Ze tried to remember what Bai Ling had told him. As he noted the content down, he lamented in his heart, "This 200 Rini was really worth it..." He did not expect this girl to be so honest! After she finished speaking, Bai Ling looked at Fang Ze and counted with her fingers. "I just answered a total of one, two, three... Well, a total of five questions." "In that case, I'll charge you a total of 1,000 Rini!" At this point, she reached into her hand and pulled out four more bills. Then, she put them back in her purse. Fang Ze was confused. "Wait a minute!" He asked, "Why five questions? Wasn't it one question?" The girl looked at him with big cute eyes and said innocently, "I answered five questions. Look, I answered your question first by saying that there are three ways to Awaken." "After that, I explained what Awakened abilities mean. Finally, I explained three different Awakening methods." "Adding up one, one , and three, isn't it equal to five?" Fang Ze was silent. Fang Ze was impressed. This girl was simply a profiteer! As expected of someone who could think of those business strategies from his previous life. She had mastered the art of buying and selling by force! However... In any case, he was a criminal. He had no intention of paying her back. Thus, Fang Ze couldn't be bothered to argue with her. Therefore, while the girl was in a good mood, he asked, "Then, let me ask the second question. Will using these methods to Awaken definitely result in success?"