Chapter 569: Chapter 510: I Won’t Pretend Anymore—I’m the Artifact Refining Master
Looking at the drawings under Zhang Yu’s hands, Magnetic Pole True Monarch nodded silently, thinking to himself, “Being able to solidify the foundation and honestly study for a few years first to obtain the Type A military certification, then turning to practice Artifact Refining Techniques, this might not be a bad thing.”
“If he can’t hold on, it’s also fine to turn around and participate in the artifact refining design competition.”
Magnetic Pole True Monarch was not surprised at all about Zhang Yu’s final choice of path, but was a bit curious whether Zhang Yu would change his mind, and to what extent he could persist on this path.
“Alright.” Magnetic Pole True Monarch waved his hand and said, “I’ve already explained everything I needed to explain to you.”
“As for the specific procedures for transferring departments, someone will come to handle it with you next, just follow it.”
“You may go.”
Zhang Yu nodded and planned to turn around to leave.
But just before he left, his gaze shifted, staring intently at the chest of Magnetic Pole True Monarch.
Just now, Zhang Yu felt a flash before his eyes, as if several words had floated across Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s chest.
Feeling Zhang Yu’s actions, Magnetic Pole True Monarch tilted his head and asked, “Anything else?”
Zhang Yu quickly shook his head, saying, “Nothing.”
He thought to himself, “Is this the Dao Seed?”
“Did I just see the Dao Seed on Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s body?”
“Unfortunately, it flashed by too quickly; I couldn’t see clearly what it was.”
“But if it’s the Dao Seed, then Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s Dao Seed must be very helpful for artifact refining, right?”
Zhang Yu thought, “In the future, I should come and find this teacher of mine more often, and strive to replicate his Dao Seed as soon as possible.”
Then he looked at the design drawings of the Heavenly Sun Divine Prototype Machine, feeling slightly excited.
At the same time, he instructed, “Fu Ji, help me carefully examine these design drawings for the Heavenly Sun Divine Prototype Machine, and summarize all the techniques that Magnetic Pole True Monarch listed as necessary to master.”
“Then, based on these materials, list out a catalog of magic treasures that contain these techniques.”
This way, it can save Zhang Yu a lot of time from researching, and then he can practice magic treasure diagrams according to the list.
“Ah?” Fu Ji said, “Me?”
Zhang Yu said, “The company is in a critical moment, shouldn’t you proactively help the boss alleviate worries?”
As for Zhang Yu himself, he didn’t rush to delve into the contents, but instead turned to run towards the construction site on the 669th floor.
Ever since finishing the finals of the civil engineering competition, Zhang Yu’s account had little money, which made him feel insecure.
After the competition ended, he rushed back to the university, attended the celebration banquet, visited the Finance Department, and met with Magnetic Pole True Monarch… almost one thing after another without a chance to catch his breath.
Zhang Yu thought, “This bit of money… hitting a few people on the road would lead to bankruptcy.”
“I must quickly earn some money to calm my nerves.”
So he went familiarly to the construction site on the top floor and started working as a casual laborer under his personal identity.
Although the Finance Department leveraged connections to cut off his company’s projects, they couldn’t stop Zhang Yu from doing odd jobs.
However, many people on the construction site whispered in the Spirit Realm upon seeing this scene.
“Zhang Yu is actually doing odd jobs too?”
“Ah, who told him to offend the Finance Department? Clearly possessing mountain-shifting divine power of military level from Tiankun Mountain, yet he still has to do the same work as us here.”
“He’s too arrogant, thinking that he could challenge the Finance department after winning first place across schools? The Civil Engineering Department, despite being strong, is still just the Civil Engineering Department.”
Ji Yuanshu, not far away, heard similar rumors and purposely took a long detour to see Zhang Yu.
Watching the other person grab with one hand into the air, the steel and cement scattered around seemed to come alive, each breaking, twisting, shaping, and pouring…
Looking at this scene, Ji Yuanshu’s expression was complex.
The news that Zhang Yu rejected the invitation from the Finance Department had already spread throughout the Civil Engineering Department, and naturally, Ji Yuanshu was neither blind nor deaf.
He looked at Zhang Yu, who was working hard at the construction site, and thought to himself, “What is this guy thinking? He actually rejected the invitation from the Finance Department? Doesn’t he know how great an opportunity this is? It’s a chance to advance to the top in one step!”
Ji Yuanshu only felt that he couldn’t comprehend the other person’s thought process at all.
But Zhang Yu on the construction site didn’t care at all about the people watching around him.
For him, work is work wherever it is done. With the support of mountain-shifting divine power from Tiankun Mountain, the salary he earned on the construction site was substantial; the piecewise salary displayed in his mind was continuously increasing every minute and second.
Just then, a few foremen came up to Zhang Yu, and with an apologetic look, said, “Mr. Zhang, sorry, we made a mistake here, the work assigned to you has already been allocated, and there may not be any suitable work for you on the construction site.”
Zhang Yu frowned slightly and said, “Even the temporary jobs on the 669th floor are managed by the Finance Department?”
One foreman said helplessly, “The real estate company investing in the construction of University City has always had the background of the Finance Department, please don’t make things difficult for us.”
Zhang Yu shook his head, not bothered to say much to the foremen in front of him, settled the current wages, and planned to find a project without the Finance Department background to do.
Zhang Yu thought, “The guys from the Finance Department sure hold grudges.”
Fu Ji said, “You must comply to survive; only by hitting hard again and again can enough authority be established. For the Finance Department, it’s about having the momentum and prestige to make investing in projects and maneuvering luck more time-saving and efficient.”
“But anyway, it won’t be long before the Artifact Refining Department will come to support you, so why rush to earn money now?”
“If you’re really feeling insecure when you’re out of money, just take a bit from the company.”
Zhang Yu said, “Take a bit from the company?”
Fu Ji said, “Let Zhao Tianxing and Mo Tianyi return their salaries. You can use their salaries first, and pay them later.”
But Zhang Yu shook his head, “Junior college students and soul cultivators both rely on their income for daily living… Better not.”
“Besides, with the company projects running right now, their income has already been drastically reduced.”
At that moment, Zhang Yu received a message from Grandfather Yingxin.
Grandfather Yingxin: President Zhang, I’ve discussed with the company employees.
Grandfather Yingxin: Everyone knows the company is facing difficulties. People will try to find some side jobs on their own.
Grandfather Yingxin: For the unpaid salaries, President Zhang, you don’t need to rush. Once the company stabilizes, it’s not too late to pay.
Fu Ji scoffed and said, “Pfft, delivering their salaries on time is already a great kindness. Does he have to say that you can delay? Isn’t he just trying to cling to you because he knows you’re joining the Artifact Refining Department?”
At this moment, a familiar figure appeared before Zhang Yu.
Laden with dust, Li Xiao asked, “Senior brother, are you alright?”
Zhang Yu smiled faintly, “What could be the matter with me?”
Meanwhile, Ying Xin, Gongshu Jin, Yu Xinghan, and Shi Yunxiang had also come over, showing their concern over the suppression Zhang Yu faced from the Finance Department.
Simultaneously, information kept surfacing in Zhang Yu’s mind.
Feng Tingting: Are you okay? The Civil Engineering Department can’t withstand the Finance Department’s pressure. Perhaps Senior Sister Ye Xingli could help, she can reach out to Magnetic Pole True Monarch.
As Zhang Yu just passed through the site gate, another piece of information popped into his mind.
His record as a cross-school competition champion had been successfully registered within Wanfa University, causing his comprehensive score to surge.
In the eyes of numerous security guards, workers, and students around, Zhang Yu’s aura suddenly intensified, with his ranking rising continuously, quickly reaching 20th… 15th… 10th…
And finally skyrocketed to 8th place.
Onlookers were shocked by this astonishing scene, with some beginning to take photos and others exclaiming in surprise.
Besides the increase in comprehensive score, the internal school reward of 20 spirit coins also arrived directly in Zhang Yu’s account, easing his urgent financial situation slightly.
At the same time, with the competition results confirmed and the surge in comprehensive score and ranking, another message arrived to Zhang Yu.
It was from Refining Fire True Man of the Artifact Refining Department.
Refining Fire True Man: Hello, Mr. Zhang, I’m your future class advisor in the Artifact Refining Department.
Refining Fire True Man: The director asked me to help you with the transfer procedures. Some materials are needed from you.
It was only in this process that Zhang Yu learned that transferring from the Civil Engineering Department to the Artifact Refining Department resulted in a deduction in comprehensive score.
Especially those comprehensive scores received from various competition rankings were subject to operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It was said to be due to various industry-related factors, but to Zhang Yu it was blatant professional discrimination, ultimately causing his comprehensive score to shrink significantly.
Refining Fire True Man: Do you plan to change dorms? I can help arrange it for you.
Zhang Yu: No need for now.
Although Zhang Yu did not want to change dorms, considering his current dorm was still arranged by Director Gao from the Civil Engineering Department, he had to ask about it first.
Meanwhile, as Zhang Yu was communicating with Refining Fire True Man, he suddenly froze in place under everyone’s gaze.
Li Xiao said, “What’s going on with Senior Brother?”
Ying Xin, who was beside him, said, “It should be because the competition’s comprehensive score has been confirmed, which is why the ranking surged. Maybe he’s now talking with the department leadership.”
Gongshu Jin sighed and said, “Well, it’s probably related to the Finance Department.”
“The Finance Department’s reach is deep; its influence is felt everywhere.”
Considering that Zhang Yu was one of the top students in the Civil Engineering Department, yet the teachers weren’t able to shield him from the Finance Department’s oppression, left the civil engineering students feeling saddened.
But at that moment, Zhang Yu’s ranking changed once again.
Li Xiao thought to himself, “Can it still go higher?”
But this time, it wasn’t rising—it was dropping.
Despite the drop, the surrounding crowd stared even more shocked and horrified, sensing Zhang Yu’s aura growing stronger! More intense! Overwhelming!
Yet now his ranking was not under the Civil Engineering Department, but the Artifact Refining Department.
From a dim 8th place in Civil Engineering, to a dazzling 48th place in Artifact Refining.
It’s the refining master!
Li Xiao exclaimed, “Senior Brother! You! You! You transferred to the Artifact Refining Department?”
Zhang Yu smiled faintly, “Originally, I wanted to settle down in the Civil Engineering Department, but all I received was humiliation and oppression from the Finance Department.”
“So I decided not to pretend anymore.”
“I’ve laid my cards on the table.”
“I’m a student of the Artifact Refining Department.”