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Chapter 408: For Zhang Yu, Spirit Artifact Spirit
“Did he refuse?”
“I see.”
“It’s fine, go back to what you were doing.”
Ending the call with Le Mulan, Yin Jiurao’s expression flickered with thoughtful contemplation.
“A Foundation Establishment cultivator from the First Layer… refusing to sell Breeding Rights? Even the Seeds aren’t for sale?”
“There’s definitely something fishy going on here.”
As a professor in the Pharmacology Department, Yin Jiurao had no particular interest in the biological samples of a Civil Engineering student—especially one who, despite making it to the Top Ten of the competition in his second year, was still just a novice.
But then, a familiar acquaintance had asked her to examine Zhang Yu’s materials—and dropped a bombshell.
Wen Wuya, a disciple of the Hua Shen Sect, was Zhang Yu’s Mutual Cultivation partner.
There had to be something extraordinary about Zhang Yu for someone like Wen Wuya to seek a Mutual Cultivation bond with him.
At first, Yin Jiurao had dismissed the rumor as mere gossip. That was especially true after reviewing the biological data collected by the Biology Department. She’d found nothing remarkable—no unusual Bloodline markers, no exceptional Mutual Cultivation potential.
A disciple of the Hua Shen Sect wouldn’t waste time on a student with no such latent talent.
Until… she received another piece of information.
“Wen Wuya transformed himself into a physiological female?”
“But his gender identity was clearly male.”
Why would a man—whose self-perception was undeniably male—undergo such a transformation?
Staring at Zhang Yu’s file, Yin Jiurao felt a suspicion stir in her mind—one so absurd she almost laughed at it herself.
“Could it be… that Wen Wuya wants to Mutual Cultivate with Zhang Yu, and that’s why he changed?”
Yin Jiurao realized she might have seriously underestimated Zhang Yu. This boy might truly be hiding something extraordinary.
And now, after Zhang Yu had rejected her offer, her suspicion deepened.
“Hmph.”
“Since he won’t sell for money… I’ll have to try another method.”
Yin Jiurao decided to activate her Seed Theft Plan.
She thought to herself: I wonder when Wen Wuya and Zhang Yu will finally cultivate together? If I can seize that moment, I could indirectly steal Wen Wuya’s Bloodline data through Zhang Yu. That would be a massive gain.
…
Feng Tingting: Zhang Yu, junior, why aren’t you wearing a Spirit Armor?
Feng Tingting: You’re not some old-school Spirit Artifact purist, are you?
Feng Tingting: Ugh, we in the Alchemy Department are split between Spirit Artifact and Spirit Armor factions. Those old-school Spirit Artifact fanatics still preach that Spirit Armor is heresy. They rant about “soulless, bodyless Production Lines,” claiming that wearing Spirit Armor requires keeping part of your Physical Body—complete nonsense. They insist we should abandon Blood flesh and human form entirely and go full Spirit Artifact.
Zhang Yu glanced at Feng Tingting’s message and found it oddly amusing.
Since their last get-together, this Alchemy Department senior had become his friend on the platform, dropping random gossip and rumors like clockwork—almost treating him like a close confidant.
Zhang Yu had the distinct feeling he was being slowly worn down by constant conversation and emotional investment.
But after hearing so many wild tales, he’d made up his mind: Listen more, speak less. Who knew how many people this senior would spread his words to?
He closed the chat window and refocused on the Spirit Artifact Refining before him.
Today, he hadn’t gone to the Pharmaceutical Factory Construction Site. Instead, he’d taken time to come to the Alchemy Laboratory Cultivation Room.
With Tianqing Sand production now meeting the Tianqing Caiyun Dou standards, Zhang Yu began preparing to refine the Tianqing Caiyun Dou.
A streak of Martial Energy flared—then, slowly, a small green pouch drifted down before him. A Level 1 Tianqing Caiyun Dou was complete.
It had cost him about 8 Lingbi. He wasn’t planning to make another one anytime soon. Instead, he’d use Ling Realm Simulation to upgrade the refining technique, then gradually enhance the Spirit Artifact through repeated Tempering and Adjustment.
Beside him, Ye Xingli turned to look at the newly forged artifact. A faint smile touched her lips.
“Congratulations, Zhang Yu.”
To her, this Tianqing Caiyun Dou was far more than just a tool—it was a true Spirit Artifact.
Zhang Yu said, “Senior, thank you for your help these past days.”
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zhang Yu asked curiously, “Senior, I heard Wen Wuya mention you were in the top five of the hundred-university Spirit Armor Design Competition?”
Ye Xingli waved a hand dismissively. “Design contests? Some of the Alchemists here are stronger than me in raw skill, but when it comes to a single design challenge, not everyone can beat me. Take our Hua Shen disciple Yan Qianji—last time, he only ranked tenth. Sometimes it’s all about inspiration.”
Zhang Yu nodded. “Senior, I’m not too familiar with intelligent Spirit Artifacts. Do you think my Tianqing Caiyun Dou could support a Soul Cultivator?”
…
At the Pharmaceutical Factory Construction Site.
Zhang Yu decided to test his newly refined Tianqing Caiyun Dou.
He tapped his waist lightly. With a surge of Martial Energy, the Spirit Artifact floated into the air. The pouch opened, and streams of Tianqing Sand poured out—precisely targeting the Wuxiang Force positions, funneling directly into the Human-Form Qi Aura.
Zhang Yu gave a small nod. This is much more convenient now.
As the artifact’s rank improved, it would not only handle more sand with greater precision but also amplify the sand’s effectiveness.
Still, personally directing it would be too cumbersome. So after asking Ye Xingli for help, he’d installed an Intelligent System into the artifact.
“Old Zhao,” Zhang Yu asked, “how’s it feeling?”
A voice crackled from within the artifact—Zhao Tianxing’s excited tone.
“Zhang Yu! I’m officially an Artifact Spirit now!”
“Out of all the seniors and alumni from our school, only a few manage to become Artifact Spirits right after graduation. And now, I’m doing it before I even graduate!”
“This artifact is incredible—smooth operation, seamless Martial Energy flow. I point, and it strikes. Perfect precision.”
Zhang Yu felt a bit embarrassed. This was just a Level 1 artifact, after all.
They were both just beginners—two rookies helping each other out.
Zhang Yu said, “Alright then, Old Zhao. From now on, you’ll handle the Tianqing Caiyun Dou for me.”
Zhao Tianxing replied, “No problem! It doesn’t consume much Computational Pool Power. I can do it while I’m working.”
Zhang Yu added, “You don’t need to be on standby all the time. I’ll only need you a few hours a day.”
Though the artifact was simple to operate and barely drained a Soul Cultivator’s Ling Realm calculation pool, Zhang Yu couldn’t afford to keep Zhao Tianxing on call constantly.
But Zhao Tianxing took the job seriously—so much so that he started updating his resume on the spot.
“Main Artifact Spirit for a top-100 Civil Engineering student at Wanfa University, responsible for large-scale construction Resource Planning, Logistics Service, and Spirit Artifact Close-Range Data Transmission.”
Adding in his recent competition achievements, Zhao Tianxing already saw his salary climbing.
Zhang Yu scanned the Tianqing Caiyun Dou—confirmed it was operating normally—then left three threads of thought to oversee the Wuxiang Force.
He wrapped himself in Wuxiang Yun'gang and began cultivating the Eighth Gate of the Martial Dao Holy Body.
Despite juggling Pharmaceutical Factory construction, Drug Testing, Civil Engineering courses, Alchemy training, and refining practice, Zhang Yu remained confident he could complete the cultivation this month.
“I wonder what the Second Layer effect of the Martial Dao Holy Body will be?”
At the same time, as he switched his Chain Law Diagram Set to University Holy Body for cultivation, he felt the tendrils of his Divine Spirit Root twitch inside him—beginning another round of adaptive strengthening.
He hadn’t forgotten: each of his past cultivations had shown that Qinglian Jiantai’s adaptive strengthening was a gradual, growing process.
That was one of the Dao Seed effects he’d deduced after replicating the Seed.
Even now, the change was subtle—only 1% of the usual effects remained after switching diagrams. But it had been less than a month.
“Within a year, I might retain 10% of my Tu Mu Holy Body and Qi Mai Chang Liu effects when switching to University Holy Body.”
“In a few years… well, that’ll depend on how high Qinglian Jiantai’s limit truly is.”
Every time he thought of this, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but marvel at the terrifying power of his Divine Spirit Root—especially when combined with his Chain Law Diagram. The results were nothing short of explosive.
As for the active effects of Qinglian Jiantai…
Zhang Yu’s mind flashed to Bai Zhenzhen, her hidden Flying Sword slicing through the competition with devastating precision.
He quickly suppressed the urge.
Hold it, Zhang Yu. Using the Divine Spirit Root’s active ability? If anyone finds out, that’s trouble.
…
In the Drug Testing Room.
Le Mulan injected the entire test batch into Zhang Yu’s body.
He was used to it by now. The side effects were significant, but his Physical Strength Level, combined with body activation and the University Holy Body effect, allowed him to endure it easily.
Even Xiao Qingxuan, who used to accompany him, hadn’t come to testing lately.
But this time, something felt… off.
Blood surged through his veins. Heat erupted from every corner of his body, building up into a suffocating, restless fire.
Zhang Yu stared at Le Mulan, and an unexpected impulse surged through him.
Seeing his sudden change, Le Mulan frowned. “Zhang Yu, what’s wrong?”
Zhang Yu waved it off. “Nothing serious. Let me suppress it with supreme willpower first.”
His Eye Armor pulsed. He tapped Lian Tianji’s profile and opened a video call.
As Lian Tianji’s face filled the screen, the chaotic thoughts swirling in Zhang Yu’s mind vanished instantly.
(End of Chapter)
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