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Chapter 490: He's Different (Please Support with Monthly Tickets)
The next day after returning to the dormitory, Zhang Yu still hadn’t received permission to leave campus, so he decided to continue cultivating his AlchemyCultivation.
He entered the Alchemy Laboratory, first seizing a writhing, fluctuating mass of bright yellow flame. He inhaled it into his body, then guided it through his meridians, circulating it repeatedly while continuously channeling Martial Energy into it, fusing the two into a single cohesive force.
Then, he drove both the yellow flame and his own Martial Energy into a secondhand Spirit Artifact on the lab bench, forging a unique seal that slowly, imperceptibly altered the artifact’s very nature.
As Zhang Yu repeated the technique, each time he unleashed a pulse of Martial Energy, a faint, dragon-like roar seemed to echo from within the artifact. The surface began to ripple slightly, as if tiny dragon scales were forming beneath the material—like the Spirit Artifact itself was awakening.
At this moment, Zhang Yu was cultivating a technique known as The Dragon Vein Treasure Forging Decree. The bright yellow flame was none other than Dragon Vein energy.
Zhang Yu sighed. “Ah… fragmented and impure. Clearly, this is artificial Dragon Vein.”
Fujie scoffed. “Of course. Where would ordinary people even find real Dragon Vein? If you’ve got artificial Dragon Vein to use, you’re lucky.”
Zhang Yu shook his head, refocusing on his cultivation.
This technique differed from the many Alchemy Techniques he’d practiced before. Previous methods were based on blueprints, each one crafting a specific kind of Spirit Artifact. But this Dragon Vein Treasure Forging Decree was different—it granted him a power to infuse Dragon Vein energy into any Spirit Artifact, enhancing its performance.
There were countless such techniques that amplified Alchemy abilities. For instance, Dao Arts like Yuhuo Shenjian, which allowed mastery over true fire, greatly improving refining efficiency. Then there were seal-related Dao Arts—such as Yunzi Twelve Prohibition Laws—that boosted one’s ability to layer prohibitions onto Spirit Artifacts, enabling stronger, more functional creations in the future.
And then there were countless other hard-to-categorize Alchemy Techniques: Wulei Lianji Fa, Hongchen Lianbing Shu, Yangjian Shu...
Beyond these, there were also techniques that enhanced the use of Spirit Artifacts—like Yuqi Yaojue, Xiu Li Qinglong, Daobao Shu—which could amplify a Spirit Artifact’s power during combat or disrupt an opponent’s artifact in battle.
In short, the field of Alchemy was vast and diverse—just as rich and complex as any other discipline, touching nearly every corner of cultivation life.
Zhang Yu had chosen this particular Dragon Vein Treasure Forging Decree because it was essential for completing the Alchemy Genius set in his Chain Law Diagram.
Back when Ciji Zhenjun had bestowed upon him the Jianbao Jue technique, he’d suspected the Alchemy Genius set would enhance his Alchemy prowess—making it a must-complete set, especially the sooner the better.
But at the time, learning individual Spirit Artifact blueprints, mastering the crafting of different artifacts, had already drained him of too much Lingbi. And cultivating Alchemy Techniques was even more expensive—something he couldn’t afford while juggling both.
So he’d prioritized learning blueprints, focusing on passing exams and building income.
Now, however, his income had surged. He finally had the means to cultivate advanced Alchemy Techniques.
Dragon Vein Treasure Forging Decree — Level 7 (0/70)
Another infusion of Dragon Vein energy completed. Zhang Yu stared at the secondhand Spirit Artifact, murmuring, “It’s almost saturated.”
“Damn… cultivating this kind of technique is expensive. You need cheap old Spirit Artifacts to practice, plus Dragon Vein materials. It’s a constant drain.”
Zhang Yu thought grimly: If I’m stuck here and can’t work at the Construction Site, relying only on lab stipends and odd jobs, I might not even afford this.
Just then, the details for external work and competition participation arrived.
“First, the Sun and Moon Connecting Bracelet—a Spirit Artifact funded by the project team and temporarily loaned to me.”
Zhang Yu opened the artifact’s description, thinking: This Sun and Moon Connecting Bracelet is similar to the Green Silk Flying Sword—it connects to the Ling Realm Network.
But while the Green Silk Sword relies on the eighty-four thousand Heaven-Scanning Flying Swords deployed by Tianjian University in the Second Layer…
This one connects directly to the Sun and Moon in the sky.
He’d heard before that the Sun and Moon in Kunxu’s Second Layer were crafted by Wanfa University—massive Spirit Artifacts capable of radiating a Ling Realm Network across the entire layer.
But only now, reading the user manual, did he learn the true names: the sun-like artifact was Xunri Cunwu, and the moon-like one was Changye Qiongque.
“The Sun and Moon Connecting Bracelet can instantly link to both artifacts—meaning I can call for school support at any time.”
Perfect. No more waiting for Tianjian University’s approval through their flying swords.
Zhang Yu nodded in satisfaction.
Beyond the bracelet, the school had also upgraded his confidentiality level, making it harder for outsiders to track his whereabouts. Additionally, he was granted access to a range of Spirit Artifacts and Spells—immediately callable in case Ciji Zhenjun needed to assist him.
“That makes things much safer,” Zhang Yu muttered, letting out a long breath. Now he could finally work outside the campus without fear of financial strain.
In the company’s group chat, Zhang Yu sent a message:
“Let’s get started! Time to work!”
Zhao Tianxing: Received!
Mo Tianyi: Received!
Che Yufei: Received!
The chat exploded with activity.
After two days of inactivity due to Zhang Yu’s absence, Zhao Tianxing and the others finally relaxed.
Zhao Tianxing thought: Finally, back to the Construction Site. These side jobs I took were awful—nothing like the real work.
As his cultivation as a Soul Cultivator student deepened, Zhao Tianxing grew increasingly aware of one truth: If you don’t do it, someone else will. For someone with only a Junior College degree, real opportunities were rare—great ones, even rarer.
…
Meanwhile, as Zhang Yu headed out to work, Ping Han collapsed in exhaustion, letting out a long, weary sigh.
But Fu Xinyao suddenly pressed down on his shoulder. “Hold it. Don’t breathe out.”
Ping Han grimaced, forced to close his mouth tightly.
Fu Xinyao smiled faintly. “Well? How does it feel—training with former classmates?”
Ping Han clenched his teeth, suppressing humiliation. “I’m glad you’re satisfied.”
At that moment, Ping Han trembled violently. Fu Xinyao’s gaze snapped toward the street outside, scanning the data streaming in from the Yin Device.
Her eyes locked onto a figure.
Over a thousand study sessions? Fu Xinyao’s expression shifted. Wanfa University actually has someone like this?
Sensing the tension in the device, Fu Xinyao asked, “Do you know him?”
Ping Han hesitated, then sighed. “He’s a friend of Zhang Yu’s.”
“Oh?” Fu Xinyao smiled. “Perfect.”
On the other side, Yu Xinghan suddenly frowned, as if sensing a call.
He turned—and saw Fu Xinyao standing in an alley, waving energetically.
“Hey, want to cultivate together?” Yu Xinghan smiled, approaching.
“How much?” he asked.
Inside his Eye Armor, he activated recording mode, muttering under his breath: Damn… stealing business near my shop?
No license at all. I’ll report you first.
…
Later that day, after finishing his work, Zhang Yu rushed back to campus to attend Ciji Zhenjun’s experiment.
When Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi activated, the diamond-shaped Yin Device transformed into a glowing mark, adhering firmly to Zhang Yu’s forehead—remaining there for over half an hour.
“Wait… what’s going on?” Zhang Yu frowned, touching the device on his forehead. “This isn’t right.”
Ciji Zhenjun observed silently. “The Yin Device attached itself to you… it seems to want to follow you.”
Zhang Yu blinked. “Follow me? Why?”
Ciji Zhenjun didn’t answer. “Go outside the lab.”
Zhang Yu stepped out, the Yin Device still glued to his forehead. Ciji Zhenjun’s gaze sharpened.
“Go farther. Leave the research facility.”
Zhang Yu hesitated. “Uh… won’t that be dangerous?”
Ciji Zhenjun said calmly, “With me watching, what could possibly go wrong?”
As Zhang Yu walked down the street, Ciji Zhenjun followed in silence, sending occasional messages.
Ciji Zhenjun: Stop covering your forehead.
Zhang Yu: Won’t that be too conspicuous?
Ciji Zhenjun: Why? My prohibition seal hides it—no one will recognize it as a Hua Shen Spirit Armor.
Zhang Yu lowered his hand, staring at the street ahead. Uncertain, he began walking.
Ciji Zhenjun: Just walk.
Ciji Zhenjun: Go wherever you feel like.
Ciji Zhenjun: Focus on the changes in the Yin Device. It might guide you.
Ciji Zhenjun: But remember—do not speak to it.
Ciji Zhenjun: If you hear its voice… tell me immediately.
Zhang Yu groaned, resigned, and began sensing.
Suddenly, his Eye Armor flashed with a message from Zhang Pianpian.
Zhang Pianpian: Don’t reply. I’m sending this secretly.
Zhang Pianpian: Let me talk to the Artifact Spirit. See what she’s after.
Zhang Pianpian’s consciousness entered the Hua Shen Yin Qi.
Zhang Pianpian: Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi, what are you doing?
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi: I sense a familiar presence.
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi: I want to find them.
Zhang Pianpian: Familiar? You mean high-intelligence artificial spirits? Where are they?
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi: I don’t know… but they’re calling to me.
Zhang Pianpian: Why attach yourself to Zhang Yu?
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi: Because he’s different. Unlike most here.
Zhang Pianpian: How so?
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi: He stands out more clearly.
Zhang Pianpian: How?
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi: He’s studied over a thousand times.
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi: He’s prominent in the group chat here—easy for us to spot his difference.
(End of Chapter)
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