No Money To Cultivate Immortality? Chapter 553: Ye Xingli's Dao Seed - Novel Cool

Chapter 553: Ye Xingli's Dao Seed

Inside the laboratory, Tian Ri Huang Shen pulsed with golden flames that erupted from every inch of its body, swirling like radiant halos around it. The puppet hovered effortlessly in midair, its form blazing with divine light.

"Zi Wen Zhen, record the following test."

Hearing Zhang Yu’s command, Zi Wen Zhen nodded eagerly.

In an instant, Tian Ri Huang Shen contracted sharply, shrinking down to just one-third of its original size. Then, with a sudden surge, it began to expand violently—stretching to three times its original volume.

Zi Wen Zhen filmed the transformation while jotting down notes:

Adaptive Transformation Ability confirmed. Minimum size: 1/3 original; maximum size: 3x original.

Next, Zhang Yu unleashed several waves of Gang Qi toward the puppet.

Crack! Boom!

Visible shockwaves rippled across Tian Ri Huang Shen’s surface, detonating outward and dispersing the incoming energy blasts like ripples on water.

Zi Wen Zhen added:

WuyingSound Thunder — directional sound barrier effectively neutralizes kinetic attacks.

Then, Tian Ri Huang Shen shrank again. On the opposite experimental platform, streams of True Flame erupted from the vents.

In a flash, Tian Ri Huang Shen darted and flickered through the flames, its movements so fast they blurred into streaks of light.

Zi Wen Zhen recorded:

Fire Phase Transformation — partial body can transform into True Flame form, enabling high-speed mobility via flame propulsion.

Moments later, Zi Wen Zhen stepped beside Zhang Yu, assisting in testing the control interface and the efficiency of information exchange between Zhang Yu and Tian Ri Huang Shen.

As rows of data scrolled across the Eye Armor’s display, Zi Wen Zhen’s eyes widened.

"This level of data transfer through Tian Ri Tonggan… it’s happening every second. All sensory input from the puppet is being streamed directly into his mind. The speed rivals Mutual Cultivation — it’s like they’re permanently linked, always in sync…"

Meanwhile, Zhang Yu, under the influence of Tian Ri Tonggan, felt as though he had gained an extra body. The sensation was uncanny — Tian Ri Huang Shen and his own physical form now felt like two hands: one left, one right. He could control both simultaneously, experiencing their sights, sounds, and sensations in perfect harmony.

Once testing concluded, Zi Wen Zren’s voice trembled with excitement.

"Boss, all base stats and functions have reached 11th-level maximum — Foundation Establishment level achieved."

"Should we report it?"

Zhang Yu shook his head. "Not yet. Let’s spend another half-month refining it further."

Though level 11 met the minimum requirement for a Military License, Zhang Yu wasn’t willing to risk it on the bare minimum. What if he failed? Waiting another year was unacceptable.

He’d rather spend a little more time, push the level higher, and secure the license with a stronger, more impressive performance.

From that moment on, Zhang Yu continued refining Tian Ri Huang Shen — enhancing its performance, adding new functions, pushing the limits.

...

On this day, inside the lab, Zhang Yu was immersed in simulation training within Taiqing Jing, while casually scanning news from the Ling Realm.

When he saw a few videos shared in the hometown group chat, a hint of curiosity flickered across his face.

Shanhe University – Lan Ling: [Video]

"Too bad I don’t have the money… I’d totally support Ye Xingli if I could."

Hehuan University – Lian Tianji:

"These online celebrities are all scams. Paying money won’t let you truly connect. Better to give it to our Hehuan University’s online star — they can grant real Mutual Cultivation."

Lan Ling:

"You don’t get it. Ye Xingli treats her fans with real kindness — she doesn’t look down on even junior college students."

Fengdu University – Mo Tianyi:

"Exactly! Even if fans are poor, she never dismisses them."

Jinguang University – Chu Qiuhé:

"She’s truly different from other online celebrities."

Zhang Yu skimmed through the messages and noticed that many of his fellow students were actually Ye Xingli’s fans.

He clicked on Lan Ling’s video link and found a live stream clip of Ye Xingli.

There she was — her long, luminous legs planted firmly on a flying sword, while countless other flying swords swirled around her like a storm, all vying to be beneath her feet.

"Is this a product promotion for flying swords?" Zhang Yu wondered, then realized it wasn’t just a regular ad.

Any viewer who paid could establish a mental connection to a sword in the live stream, experiencing the sensation of being a Sword Spirit — controlling the sword in real time, testing its flight performance firsthand.

For example, feeling the sword’s responsiveness as it responded to her foot pressure — testing its agility, speed, stability.

Watching Ye Xingli’s platform of ten thousand swords converging beneath her feet, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but admire the sheer profitability of being an online celebrity.

The video also reminded him of the training Ye Xingli had undergone at school.

For someone like her — ranked 3rd in the Alchemy Department, 10th overall in the entire school, and on the verge of joining the Top Ten League — how should she be cultivated?

Should she be sent to advanced labs to accumulate Alchemy experience? Train her techniques? Receive mentorship from top instructors? Join a company, facing extreme pressure and life-or-death trials?

Ordinary students might think that way.

But Zhang Yu knew they were wrong.

Only common universities focused on sharpening technical skills and narrow major expertise.

Top-tier institutions like Wanfa University, however, poured every resource into teaching their prodigies how to earn money — maximizing their income and assets, giving them the broadest possible future.

For Ye Xingli, with her Alchemy Department status and online celebrity identity, the school had been relentless in building her brand — driving traffic, boosting visibility, and forcing her to livestream over eight hours daily, beyond just recording videos.

In just over a month, her fanbase had exploded from 3 million to over 6 million.

Her strength, wealth, and Xian Dao potential had all skyrocketed — a sight that left Zhang Yu utterly envious.

"No wonder Wanfa University is the best. They’ve mastered ‘education through wealth’ — the ultimate teaching method is to teach students how to make money."

"If only I could join the school’s elite team… what kind of training would they give me?"

Zhang Yu mused: "More construction site projects? Probably not — I’ve already switched to Alchemy."

"Maybe more Alchemy outsourcing projects?"

"Or… because of my reputation as a Mutual Cultivation prodigy, they’d force me into endless Mutual Cultivation sessions?"

The thought made him uneasy.

"How would I even refuse? And what kind of test would they throw at me?"

Just as Zhang Yu was deeply focused on refining his prototype machine in the lab…

Ciji Zhenjun’s research group — along with several other Yuan Ying Immortals — was caught in a storm of chaos.

Feng Tingting:

"This experiment competition is fierce. Beihai Zhenjun’s team has three students who somehow picked up the Double Rest Cult habit."

Feng Tingting:

"Yuanmo Zhenjun’s thesis was exposed as fake — now entangled in legal battles, they’ve withdrawn."

Feng Tingting:

"Jindeng Zhenjun was accused of tax evasion — under investigation. No idea when they’ll return to work."

Feng Tingting:

"Dongming Zhenjun is caught in a counterfeit scandal — their social media has been inactive for half a month."

Of the five Yuan Ying Immortals, only Xianyin God remained to compete with Ciji Zhenjun.

Zhang Yu:

"How come you’re still so up to date on Alchemy Department news?"

Feng Tingting:

"Don’t underestimate my network in the Alchemy Department. [Proud Emoji]

And now it’s Civil Engineering’s turn to rise. Mastering Civil Engineering isn’t any worse than Alchemy."

Zhang Yu silently noted: So with Civil Engineering booming, Feng Tingting’s back to her old wealth — her network in Alchemy has revived.

Regardless, Ciji Zhenjun had successfully eliminated four rivals. For Zhang Yu, this was a blessing — fewer competing projects meant less distraction, allowing him to focus entirely on perfecting the Tian Ri Huang Shen prototype.

...

A week passed.

Zhang Yu was now integrating Jiuyao Leisuo functionality into the prototype machine. Lightning threads danced around the device, crackling with energy as arcs of electricity coiled and sparked between them.

At that moment, Ye Xingli entered the lab, greeted Zhang Yu, and began designing and validating a new Spirit Artifact.

Zhang Yu didn’t pay much attention at first — hanging around Ye Xingli was a good way to indirectly replicate her Dao Seed.

But several days later, the long-awaited request finally came.

"After all this time… it’s finally happened?" Zhang Yu thought.

The requirement for replicating Lingyun Qi Xin was to co-design an 11th-level or higher Alchemy product with the target.

He glanced again at the note behind Lingyun Qi Xin: (Dao Heart)

"Senior Sister’s Lingyun Qi Xin… like Master’s TianGong Kaiwu, it’s a Dao Heart type. Probably grants Alchemy enhancement as well."

Before obtaining TianGong Kaiwu, Zhang Yu would have had to carefully plan and collaborate with Ye Xingli to complete such a project.

But now, with TianGong Kaiwu in his possession, he merely activated the Dao Seed’s power — and instantly, his mind surged into overdrive.

Data flooded in, merging, assembling, generating — like a storm of knowledge forming in real time.

"I need to design a Spirit Artifact suited for Ye Xingli."

Without effort, a series of design diagrams unfolded in his mind.

At the same time, his Dao Heart, driven by TianGong Kaiwu’s intense operation, reverted to level 19 (84%).

But then, he froze.

"Wait… why are the designs showing stockings?"

"Could it be… because I share TianGong Kaiwu with Ciji Zhenjun? My Master’s vast cultivation and experience are influencing my design choices — distorting them through sheer depth of legacy."

Zhang Yu nodded slowly.

"After all, the accumulation of experience from my Master is beyond anything I possess. Of course, it would shape the direction of my creations."

Suddenly, he remembered: apart from the immortal knowledge from Kunxu, his mind also carried fragments of Earth’s knowledge.

"My Master’s knowledge base… it’s incomparably richer than mine. The gap isn’t just big — it’s astronomical."

"Mixing Earth’s knowledge into TianGong Kaiwu… probably won’t cause major disruption."

"Should be… fine?"

Then another thought struck him.

"Wait — my design goal was to create something suitable for Senior Sister. My Master knows her better than I do. This… this must be her idea."

"It can’t be that my meager Earth knowledge somehow corrupted TianGong Kaiwu, can it?"

Shaking his head, Zhang Yu walked toward Ye Xingli, ready to discuss the design diagrams.

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ps: The Wanfa Flying Sword (the same model Senior Sister rides) from the monthly ticket lottery is ready — image posted tonight.

(End of Chapter)

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