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Chapter 361: Fanning Yin, Alchemy Class
Watching the Wuxiang Force before him unleash a dragon-shaped Gang Qi in a single motion, Xiao Qingxuan’s brow twitched slightly.
“My Nine Dragons Celestial Palms?”
Xiao Qingxuan’s first thought was that Zhang Yu must also know this martial art.
But the next moment, as the two Gang Qi collided, the overwhelming, surging force of the palm strike slammed into him, accompanied by a thunderous dragon’s roar echoing through the air.
Xiao Qingxuan’s eyes widened in shock. “This… is my palm force!”
“He reflected my attack back at me?!”
With a deafening boom, a violent gust erupted from the point of impact. Xiao Qingxuan’s own Gang Qi flickered and dissipated slightly, but surged back instantly, stronger than before.
Gazing at the faint footprint left behind by his slight retreat, Xiao Qingxuan nodded, impressed.
“Remarkable. You not only absorbed the force of my strike… but redirected it back at me.”
“The technique you used—unless I’m mistaken—must be Jiuxiao Yun Kongjin.”
“To master such a technique to this level… the first-year exam system truly limits your potential. After all, Civil Engineering Department doesn’t offer courses or exams for such advanced skills.”
Now, Xiao Qingxuan looked at Zhang Yu with genuine respect.
“I acknowledge your strength. With this skill in borrowing force, combined with your resilient body, you’re more than qualified for the defensive role.”
Beside him, Che Yufei and Shi Yunxiang exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise.
Shi Yunxiang whispered via private chat: Zhang Yu’s gotten way stronger since last time we met.
Che Yufei replied: He’s improving faster than the wrinkles on my face—and I don’t even have signs of aging yet.
At that, Che Yufei couldn’t help but envy Zhang Yu’s absurd constitution—so strong he could treat all sorts of Hulang Zhi Yao like everyday food.
Standing nearby, Shi Huaixu said: “Xiao Senior, I told you Zhang Junior was exceptional, didn’t I?”
“Now let’s assign our positions.”
With their extensive construction experience, Che Yufei and Shi Yunxiang would handle the construction tasks. Zhang Yu and Tian Yang would take the defensive role, protecting the construction site. Meanwhile, Shi Huaixu and Xiao Qingxuan, being the strongest, would take the frontline combat position.
Though all were involved in battle, Zhang Yu and Tian Yang’s focus was on safeguarding the structure, while Shi Huaixu and Xiao Qingxuan would directly face off against the enemy.
After finalizing their roles, Shi Huaixu added: “I’ve sent the competition materials, rules, and past match videos to the group.”
“Go through them carefully. We’ll start our first training session next week.”
“If anything’s unclear, feel free to ask me anytime.”
With everything settled, the six of them parted ways. As students at Wanfa University, they were all incredibly busy—never truly idle for a moment.
On his way back, Zhang Yu’s bank account pinged—a notification: the first-year top scholarship of 3 Lingbi had been credited.
Unlike the student loan Director Gao had arranged for him, this scholarship was entirely grant-based—no repayment required.
Seeing his balance now exceed 9.4 Lingbi, Zhang Yu exhaled in relief. The tension from having previously borrowed 50 Lingbi had finally eased.
“But there’s still so much to spend on…”
“I need to keep earning, keep learning, keep cultivating…”
“After all, I’m aiming for the Top Ten Sects. And I’ve made a promise with A Zhen to enter the Top Ten League.”
With that thought, fire ignited in Zhang Yu’s eyes.
Now that the Competition Team was officially set, his days grew even busier.
Civil Engineering, Alchemy, personal cultivation, part-time jobs, and competition prep—each task piled up, pressing down on him.
Time slipped away swiftly through Zhang Yu’s intense, demanding, and pressure-filled routine.
…
Inside the training ground, a teacher addressed the students of the Civil Engineering Department.
“Large-scale construction involves countless methods. Each technique requires immense time, effort, and patience to master.”
“The school doesn’t expect every student to master all areas. But upon graduation, you must be proficient in at least two major construction techniques.”
“My course focuses on earth compaction for highways, tunnels, dams, and large venues—specifically, the technique known as Fanning Yin.”
As the teacher spoke, Zhang Yu mentally recorded every detail—the flow of Martial Energy, the movements, the form. All were instantly inscribed into his Feather Scroll.
Fanning Yin – Level 0 (0/1)
Seeing that Fanning Yin belonged to the Martial Dao Holy Body set, Zhang Yu smiled inwardly.
“Good thing we can choose our own specialization. I’d already seen this in the Great Library—it was listed under Martial Dao Holy Body. Today’s confirmation proves it.”
“Looking at its origins, Fanning Yin was originally created for combat and destruction. But as times have evolved…”
He listened as the teacher continued:
“Remember—when using Fanning Yin to compact soft subgrade, first roll it lightly without vibration for one or two passes. Then apply vibration rolling.”
“And when activating Fanning Yin, you must consider the soil type—sandy, semi-cohesive, or cohesive—each requires different handling.”
As Zhang Yu stepped out of the training ground, his phone buzzed with a Lingjie Flow payment notice.
He grimaced, silently transferred the funds.
Then came the usual expenses—Spirit Artifact rentals, Spirit Stone purchases, loan interest… his Lingbi balance continued to dwindle.
Lingbi Balance: 8.5 Lingbi
…
Inside the Taiqing Jing.
Zhang Pianpian’s body was enveloped in a cascade of spells, flowing like a waterfall. Zhang Yu could barely follow the rapid patterns—his sister’s mastery of spellcraft was now beyond his comprehension.
He’d long stopped trying to understand her work. All he knew was that she spent more and more time inside the Taiqing Jing.
Every time he came in, she was studying. Every time he left, she was still studying.
“Is spellcraft really that fun?”
Shaking his head, Zhang Yu turned to his own training.
He activated the spell entrusted to him by his sister and began extracting pre-prepared study materials from his Eye Armor.
Then—his body froze.
“My study materials… gone?!”
Just then, Zhang Pianpian didn’t even look up.
“You don’t Mutual Cultivate. Watching so many Hehuan Sect Network red videos is a waste of time. Bringing them into the Taiqing Jing is just wasting space. I deleted them all.”
Zhang Yu snapped.
“Sis! Did you even look at my study materials?!”
He slammed a fist into the ground.
“I was preparing for potential opponents in the Top Ten League! If I ever face Hehuan Secters, I need to be ready!”
Zhang Pianpian pursed her lips.
“I’d recommend you just get sterilized. Far better value.”
Zhang Yu stiffened, quickly changing the subject.
“The Dao is a personal choice. We must respect every cultivator’s path. Please don’t do this again—especially my browsing history!”
Zhang Pianpian replied calmly:
“I’m just protecting you. I worry someone might be monitoring you—or stealing your data. That’s why I check regularly.”
“After all, you’re clueless about spells. In the Ling world, you’d be like someone walking naked.”
Zhang Yu sighed in defeat.
“Fine… at least pretend you didn’t see anything, okay?”
Zhang Pianpian nodded.
“Got it.”
Her fingers danced across the air—just one flick—and a spell flashed by.
“Your study materials are restored. Go ahead and study… oh, and I know nothing.”
Watching his sister return to her spell research, Zhang Yu took a deep breath.
“Damn Kunxu. Even privacy is impossible.”
Shaking his head, he cleared his mind.
Instantly, multiple mental streams activated—Spirit Artifact Engineering Drafting, Spirit Artifact Principles, Spirit Artifact Design, and Fundamentals of Rune Carving.
All were heavy with Alchemy knowledge—far beyond mere technique cultivation. His Feather Scroll couldn’t accelerate them. He had to learn step by step, chapter by chapter.
But with 20x time acceleration and parallel multi-threaded thinking, vast amounts of knowledge poured into Zhang Yu’s mind. Slowly, the once-unknown world of Alchemy began to make sense.
Still, the textbooks and online course videos—both from the Alchemy Department—came to a total cost of nearly 1 Lingbi after an 80% discount.
Lingbi Balance: 7.5 Lingbi
…
Inside the training room.
With a sharp crack, Zhang Yu stomped down. Black-golden Xuanhuang Qi surged into the shattered stone beneath his feet.
Then, with a single breath, the stones lifted like feathers, rising into the air like snowflakes drifting gently downward.
Director Gao nodded approvingly.
“Not bad. In such a short time, pushing the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal to Level 3—there’s a hint of my old self.”
“Keep pushing. Don’t get complacent. You’re still far from the true peak of Civil Engineering.”
Zhang Yu glanced at his Feather Scroll—Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal now at Level 10—and nodded firmly.
“I understand, Master.”
At Level 10, the Xuanhuang Qi could now exist independently of his body.
Zhang Yu had tested it privately—he could now launch the Qi remotely, or summon it through Wuxiang Force or Shenhan Force.
After Zhang Yu left, Director Gao’s usually expressionless face cracked into a rare smile—like the thrill of finally hitting a winning stock years ago.
He nearly jumped to share the news—then paused.
Zhang Yu wasn’t fully mature yet. Early exposure could bring trouble.
After a moment’s thought…
“Ah, Ciji Zhenjun, don’t blame me. We’ve been friends for years. You’ve never stopped showing off your Spirit Armor, Spirit Artifacts, Flying Barge, Mount, Cave Residence, Deposit… I’m just returning the favor.”
Director Gao snapped a photo of the floating debris in the air and sent it to Ciji Zhenjun.
Director Gao: Image
Director Gao: Zhang Yu’s Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal has reached Level 3.
Ciji Zhenjun: !!
Ciji Zhenjun: Seriously? So fast? [Surprised]
Seeing the reply, Director Gao took a deep breath. A smile tugged at his lips.
Who says our Civil Engineering Department has no prodigies?
…
On the 667th Floor construction site.
With a thunderous clap, Zhang Yu raised his palm toward the sky. A surge of Gang Qi erupted upward.
Then, as he slammed his hand down, the Qi descended like a collapsing sky.
The air, compressed by the force, thickened like molten lead. Then—crack!—the ground was crushed flat, compacted into a smooth, dense surface, like a massive stone seal pressing down.
Watching the result, Zhang Yu nodded.
“Even though my Fanning Yin has reached Level 10, I can only use it at Level 3 for work. A pity.”
With Level 10, Fanning Yin’s effective range had expanded—now, one full release could compact dozens of square meters at once.
“I can only use Level 3… but at least, when I rest, I can switch back to Qi Mai Chang Liu. My Martial Energy recovers fast enough that I can work Fanning Yin all night.”
A night passed.
Zhang Yu collected his first major construction paycheck.
For the next few days, he alternated between cultivating Fanning Yin and working each evening.
Lingbi Balance: 7.9 Lingbi
(End of Chapter)
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