Chapter 577: Chapter 518: [Thanks to ’Jia Hua’ for the Alliance Leader Reward]
Zhang Pianpian: You’re an expert in the Civil Engineering Department, hasn’t anything caught your attention at the construction site?
Zhang Yu read Zhang Pianpian’s words, and his heart suddenly stirred. Various thoughts, inspirations, and speculations surged fiercely in his mind, and scenes of the construction site flickered incessantly.
Zhang Yu licked his lips and replied: There seem to be many problems.
Zhang Pianpian: As a dignified Nascent Soul True Monarch, he has plenty of ways to make money, like running a laboratory, managing projects, or acquiring patents.
Zhang Pianpian: Someone like him, still trying to make money through an office, not to mention that even as the junior brother of the Magnetic Pole True Monarch, he’s not much of a formidable figure among the Nascent Souls. He was elevated during less competitive times, and hasn’t made significant progress over the years.
Zhang Pianpian: Let’s investigate first. If he’s truly invincible and without flaws, then so be it.
...
Days later.
In the wild.
Zhang Yu activated the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain Shifting Divine Power, standing on the void, hovering ten thousand meters above the ground.
At this moment, Zhang Yu was without any possessions. Not to mention various magic treasures, he had even removed his eye remains temporarily, putting himself in a purely physical state, often referred to as a spiritless body, avoiding all kinds of Spirit Realm tracking.
His gaze swept over the brightly lit construction site below, and his figure began to gradually dissipate.
This was the first time Zhang Yu used the power of this divine Spirit Root after replicating Bai Zhenzhen’s Green Lotus Sword Embryo Dao Seed.
Besides its adaptative and enhancement capabilities, Bai Zhenzhen’s divine Spirit Root had a hidden ability that she gradually mastered after years of cultivation.
Especially after the Spirit Root evolved from a Heavenly Spirit Root to a divine Spirit Root, the concealment ability had a qualitative leap.
It was this concealment ability that allowed Bai Zhenzhen, during the Flying Sword Tournament, not only to hide herself but also to conceal her flying sword, achieving impressive ranks with her invisible flying sword technique.
However, residing in University City daily, surrounded by all kinds of surveillance devices, and his magic remains and treasures all connected to the Spirit Realm, Zhang Yu never used this ability of the divine Spirit Root under such constraints, lest he revealed himself to others.
Now flying into the wild and in a purely physical state, as Zhang Yu activated the concealment ability of his divine Spirit Root, he vanished into the world as if he were a wisp of air.
Feeling his invisible and formless state, Zhang Yu shifted his mana, and his body slowly descended towards the construction site.
Feeling all of this, Fu Ji shuddered internally: "When did Zhang Yu get this skill? Could it relate to Bai Zhenzhen’s divine Spirit Root?"
She wanted to ask but ultimately kept silent, thinking to herself, "Zhang Yu, this kid, doesn’t like sharing his secrets with me. Even asking is futile. Better to observe slowly."
Controlling his speed, Zhang Yu caused nearly no disturbance as he landed deep within the construction site.
Observing the workers around who seemed blind to his presence, Zhang Yu felt a peculiar sensation surge inside him.
"Azhen’s divine Spirit Root ability is really suitable for stirring up trouble."
Yet considering that Bai Zhenzhen’s sword qi slashing at him in the future might also be invisible and imperceptible like this, Zhang Yu’s gaze grew serious.
"After all, the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao is such a thing that may fluctuate with emotions, whether happy or not, it’ll emit sword qi."
"I must seize the time to improve my strength."
Zhang Yu hovered in mid-air, delving deeper into the site, relying not only on the divine Spirit Root to conceal himself for safety, but also employing the Evil God’s detection and surveillance rituals, continually sensing the existence of various monitoring devices, avoiding them one by one.
With the divine Spirit Root and avoidance of surveillance as double insurance, Zhang Yu moved as if he were in an uninhabited land, searching around until he found workers in a corner transporting materials.
"Sure enough, these guys are stealing from the construction site."
Zhang Yu took out an old phone, engaged the camera mode, and started recording.
Afraid that the eye remains would leave unnecessary traces, Zhang Yu even used an old, disconnected phone to shoot the video.
He quickly widened his eyes.
"Could this be... materials from the artifact refining plant?"
In the past, an unskilled Zhang Yu might have been unable to distinguish these materials, but now that he had achieved some level in artifact refining, he quickly figured out what these workers were doing.
"These guys are replacing artifact refining materials? Using inferior materials to replace the premium ones from the plant?"
Zhang Yu made a quick estimate that the price difference between the in and out was at least tenfold.
Zhang Yu didn’t expect that his initial intent to capture minor issues on site led to unveiling a big case, and he gasped, "They are bold to such an extent, considering the plant belongs to Magnetic Pole."
"Wait, could it be Magnetic Pole’s intention?"
Zhang Yu shook his head, thinking it unlikely, as Magnetic Pole had been assessing Divinity Transformation these years and wouldn’t risk tarnishing his reputation and lowering his brand value at such a crucial time.
"These people alone couldn’t accomplish this; there must be someone in artifact refining involved, possibly a trusted inside man to handle it."
Thus, Zhang Yu continued shooting and tracking, and soon saw someone appearing, possibly related to artifact refining.
Thunder Extreme True Monarch’s disciple Bian Hao unknowingly exposed himself to the camera, patiently directing everything.
Several hours later, Zhang Yu handed the video to Zhang Pianpian.
After viewing the video content, Zhang Pianpian smiled faintly and said: "This will suffice."
Zhang Yu asked: "Senior sister, what do you plan to do with it? Report it to the higher-ups, or send it directly to the Magnetic Pole True Monarch?"
Zhang Pianpian said: "Reporting would mean going against the entire Artifact Refining Department."
"Sending it to Magnetic Pole True Monarch, considering her strong Spirit Realm capabilities, would require precautions against her backtracking... Too troublesome."
"Even if she knew this matter, she’d find a way to put it down quietly."
"This knife... is better suited to be handed to those opposing Thunder Extreme True Monarch within the Artifact Refining Department."
Zhang Yu asked again: "And my project funds?"
Zhang Pianpian: "Don’t speak of this matter yourself, let someone else do it for you."
"In front of Magnetic Pole True Monarch, just continue being her good disciple, a good test subject."
...
In the laboratory.
The Divinity Transformation Remains adhered to Zhang Yu’s forehead, accompanying him for various tests.
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch smiled with satisfaction as he observed the test data.
Magnetic Pole True Monarch: "Alright, Zhang Yu, take a break."
Zhang Yu: "It’s fine, teacher, I can continue."
Magnetic Pole True Monarch: "Come over when I call you."
Zhang Yu approached the Magnetic Pole True Monarch, watching as she grasped the air, and strips of Gang Qi swept over, removing the Divinity Transformation Remains from his forehead.
Next, the mana surged in Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s hand, as if a trace of mana was already circulating between her and the Divinity Transformation Remains.
Witnessing this, Zhang Yu’s heart stirred: "Teacher’s mastery over the Divinity Transformation Remains has deepened. Can she now perform mana exchange?"
Zhang Yu asked, "Teacher, has there been new progress in the research?"
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch nodded in satisfaction: "Thanks to your recent tests, I have gradually grasped the operations of this Divinity Transformation Remains."
"This remnant of the Qiongjiang Divine Monarch explores the principles of yin and yang changes in the human body. I imitated the aura of yin and yang changes within you, and now I’m able to evoke some mysteries within the remains."
"Next, we need to identify the principles of yin and yang changes, and the corresponding states of the remains, uncovering the patterns to decipher its techniques..."
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch was indeed happy at this moment. After all, evaluating the Divinity Transformation was always difficult in recent years, and any progress with this Divinity Transformation Remains would be a significant bonus.
After all, among the top ten universities, how many Nascent Souls can understand the Divinity Transformation Remains? How many have such artifacts in their hands?
Opportunities and abilities are equally scarce.
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch was yearning for this.
Zhang Yu silently thought, "My teacher is truly skilled in artifact refining. Can she even unravel the mysteries of the Divinity Transformation Remains?"
Zhang Yu’s gaze swept over a few fleeting words on her chest, thinking: "Heavenly Craftsmanship... This Dao Seed sounds quite formidable."
Through numerous interactions in the laboratory, coupled with past experiences, Zhang Yu could now vaguely discern the name of the Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s Dao Seed.
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch caressed Zhang Yu’s body and said, "Sigh, have you made progress in artifact refining techniques recently?"
"Divinity Transformation is indeed Divinity Transformation. The Dual Cultivation Path embedded in the remains has brought you so many benefits."
Zhang Yu obediently replied, "It’s all thanks to your research, master."
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch smiled. Achieving recognition beyond Namehead Realm in Divinity Transformation Remains is something that contributed to her sense of pride.
At this moment, an array of light and shadow flickered in the Spirit Realm, and the projection of the Thunder Extreme True Monarch descended.
Facing the Magnetic Pole True Monarch, the Thunder Extreme True Monarch affectionately said, "Senior sister, you were looking for me?"
As he spoke, he cast a subtle glance at Zhang Yu beside him.
In response to the Thunder Extreme True Monarch’s greeting, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch remained silent, yet the smile on her face gradually faded away.
She touched a few scars on Zhang Yu’s hand, saying lightly, "Left from cultivation?"
Zhang Yu nodded: "Left unintentionally."
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch sighed, "I heard from Tian Zhang True Monarch that you bought low-priced materials, leading to cultivation and artifact refining after-effects and thus the injuries, right?"
"Not enough money?"
"The project funds have been delayed as well?"
Zhang Yu whispered, "The project funds follow the process, and the department has its difficulties. Some come first, others later; it can’t just be me."
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch nodded, patting Zhang Yu’s head, sighing, "If only everyone in the Artifact Refining Department was as understanding as you."
Seeing this, the Thunder Extreme True Monarch’s eyes flickered, thinking: "Zhang Yu, this lad, is complaining to senior sister about me? Hmph, it seems she’s been favoring her new little disciple lately."
"But why summon me just to say these words? Does she expect me to show weakness in front of a junior? Senior sister is truly becoming more and more muddled with age..."
As the Thunder Extreme True Monarch was grumbling inwardly, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch spoke: "How much did you change at the factory we co-invested with the Ten Thousand Dao Craftsman Sect?"
The Thunder Extreme True Monarch’s form shook, realizing the coldness in the Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s eyes.
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch coolly said, "Give up the position you hold, stop occupying it."
The Thunder Extreme True Monarch exclaimed, "Senior sister!"
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch: "Surrender your disciple, Bian Hao, as an explanation to the department."
The Thunder Extreme True Monarch shouted, "Senior sister, this disciple has invested so much, and he’s about to achieve Golden Core..."
"Gold your head!"
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch grasped the air, firmly pressing the head of the Thunder Extreme True Monarch’s projection.
Instantly, light surged violently in the Spirit Realm, shattering the barrier of University City layers. In the Thunder Extreme True Monarch’s office, his glazed head rumbled, abruptly heating and forming a scorched black handprint.
"Has your head turned to stone? It’s one thing to make some money, but tarnishing the Artifact Refining Department’s reputation? Don’t you know what I’ve been working on these years?"
The Thunder Extreme True Monarch exclaimed, "Senior sister, I... I don’t understand what you’re saying!"
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch thrust a finger into the head of the opponent’s projection, instantly transmitting a video.
"Sent to me by True Monarch Xian Yin. If I hadn’t suppressed it, you wouldn’t be speaking with me right now."
Watching the video content, the Thunder Extreme True Monarch struggled desperately: "It’s not me, I didn’t order them to do such things!"
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch snorted coldly: "Then you’re even more foolish! There’s a ghost in your house, and you don’t even know?"
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