Chapter 269: Zhang Yu's Rare Treasures, Sister's Contact

Chapter 269: Zhang Yu’s Rare Treasure, Sister Makes Contact

Looking at the message that had just arrived on her phone, Le Mulan knew it had been sent by her brother using the company’s dedicated line.

She was aware that prominent families across various regions continuously nurtured their descendants to ascend to the Second Level. One of their goals was to maintain connections with Second-Level companies, securing more trade-related resources, information, and even influence, thereby maximizing profits in trade between the First and Second Levels.

After completing the college entrance exams and ascending to the Second Level, Le Jingchen had evidently reunited with the Le family members already there and established contact with the company’s network.

Even after his ascent, he remained concerned about Zhang Yu’s affairs.

He had even used the rare opportunity to communicate via the company’s dedicated line for this very moment.

Le Mulan could sense that someone higher up must also be keeping an eye on Zhang Yu.

At this moment, reading the message sent by the other party, Le Mulan thought to herself, “Confirming the authenticity of the goods?”

She found the other party’s reasoning quite sound.

As the rising star of the First Level of Kunxu, Zhang Yu’s various data and samples were naturally highly sought after and immensely valuable—treasures countless factions desired to obtain.

It was said that many prominent families from Xiandu had traveled thousands of miles to Songyang, solely to seek genuine seeds for optimizing their bloodlines.

Although many had sought Zhang Yu’s data and samples, after all this time, no one had managed to develop any valuable products from them.

There were only piles of nutritional supplements, health products, and beauty items marketed under Zhang Yu’s name—all of which the Le family’s research had revealed to be scams.

Le Mulan thought to herself, “Zhang Yu should be producing seeds right now, shouldn’t he?”

“I’ll go take a look… At worst, he’ll catch me and kick me out.”

“He never said it wasn’t allowed anyway.”

For such important goods, after much deliberation, Le Mulan felt she could only rest assured after seeing them with her own eyes.

“After all, this involves so many fields and markets—medicine, genetics, bloodlines, physical modifications…”

“It also concerns the family, and even my own future development…”

“Even if Zhang Yu blames me for not trusting him, I should still verify it.”

With this thought, Le Mulan could no longer restrain herself. She stood up and looked in the direction Zhang Yu had just left—the second floor of the apartment.

There lay a treasure worth a fortune…

A moment later, Le Mulan’s heart leaped with joy: “It’s genuine!”

As Le Mulan stared, Zhang Yu seemed to sense something. His gaze instinctively swept toward the door, a flicker of surprise crossing his face as his body tensed…

Le Mulan thought in alarm, “The rare treasure is about to fall to the ground!”

In that instant, countless thoughts raced through Le Mulan’s mind.

If it fell, would it become contaminated?

If they gave up this batch, would the quality of the next production decline, affecting the research results?

Would Zhang Yu, in his anger, provide a counterfeit next time?

And before her eyes… was a rare treasure as genuine as it could possibly be.

By the time Le Mulan regained her senses, she had already opened the door, knelt on one knee, and extended both hands…

In the quiet air, the two stared at each other.

Zhang Yu was furious: “What the hell are you…”

Le Mulan said somewhat shamefully, “I’m sorry, it’s not that I don’t trust you.”

Zhang Yu: “Is this about trust?”

At the same time, Le Mulan thought to herself, “So hot, such intense vitality.”

Seeing Zhang Yu stand up angrily, Le Mulan quickly turned her back and said, “I want this one.”

Just when Zhang Yu thought he had come to understand the people of Kunxu, they always managed to shatter his expectations once again.

Watching Le Mulan guarding the secret treasure as if her life depended on it, Zhang Yu let out a long sigh and waved his hand helplessly: “At least use a measuring cup.”

“And don’t forget to wash your hands.”

Le Mulan shook her head and said, “No need, I’ve sealed it with my inner energy.”

Then she smiled faintly and added, “Besides, over the past two years, I’ve already overcome my inner weaknesses.”

“Whether poor or rich, in my eyes now, they can shift at any moment. I can easily accept anything from you without being shaken anymore.”

Zhang Yu opened his mouth but found himself at a loss for words.

Le Mulan continued, “Zhang Yu, this time it’s my fault. Next time, I’ll apologize to you properly.”

Eager to transport the item back as quickly as possible, she apologized to Zhang Yu and hurried away.

Watching her retreating figure, Zhang Yu silently pulled on his pants, cursing inwardly: “People in Kunxu really have no shame when it comes to making money or gaining strength.”

“Huh?” Zhang Yu glanced at the doorknob and grumbled angrily, “I knew I locked the door. Did she just break the lock and charge in?”

Just then, his phone vibrated again. Picking it up, Zhang Yu saw it was a message from Song Hailong about an endorsement event.

Recently, Zhang Yu had renewed his contract as the brand ambassador for Xianyun Group, planning to earn a bit more money before leaving the First Level—at least enough to accumulate fifty million, which could be exchanged for five spirit coins upon ascending to the Second Level.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, “With the extra money, I’ll bring some First-Level supplies up with me.”

“Eating up there must be expensive. I can bring plenty of long-lasting synthetic food to save on meal costs initially.”

…

Time continued to pass swiftly. On this day, Master Xinghuo taught Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen something new.

Master Xinghuo had donned a face made of flesh and blood, appearing as a handsome, elegant, and dignified middle-aged man.

As the muscles in his face shifted, he soon transformed from the handsome man into an utterly ordinary-looking youth.

Master Xinghuo said to Zhang Yu, “Controlling muscles to alter appearance and form—this is something you should already know how to do.”

“Although this technique isn’t difficult, whether in combat or daily cultivation, it can often yield surprising results when used unexpectedly.”

Master Xinghuo sighed with emotion: “Back when I was at the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages, I relied on this skill of changing faces and forms to repeatedly take on multiple opponents, weaving through squads of security personnel nine times in and out, ultimately succeeding in cash-on-delivery transactions.”

Master Xinghuo began to instruct Zhang Yu in detail on the key points and secrets of changing faces and forms.

“When you can glance at someone on the street and transform into their likeness within a second, so lifelike that it’s hard to tell the difference, then this skill will be considered nearly mastered.”

As for Bai Zhenzhen, Master Xinghuo set a different requirement.

“Ah Zhen, you are very fast, but you take too many risks in combat.”

“If you encounter opponents slower than you, it’s fine. But once you meet someone faster, you could be instantly killed.”

“In fact, speed isn’t just for close combat—it’s also well-suited for long-range fighting.”

“After all, if you run fast enough, you can fight while moving, reducing the chances of getting injured.”

“Start by learning the most basic hidden weapon technique. Build a solid foundation, and after ascending, delve deeper into it.”

Thus, under Master Xinghuo’s guidance, Bai Zhenzhen—due to the limited conditions on the First Level—began learning a Qi Refining-stage technique to get acquainted with hidden weapons.

…

Inside the apartment.

Zhang Yu’s body twisted, his bones cracking like great dragons, connecting the muscles throughout his entire being.

Endless Spring and Autumn Zen, Level 20

Physical Strength, Level 10.73

"Finally, the Endless Spring and Autumn Zen, as a body-refining technique, has also reached Level 20."

"However, relying solely on this body-refining technique, it took over three months of cultivation to reach this point."

"Then, I'm afraid it would take me three or four years to possibly raise my physical strength to the Foundation Establishment limit of Level 20."

"Considering that each subsequent level of physical strength becomes increasingly powerful, more difficult to cultivate, and requires more and more nutrients... this time might be even longer."

"The resources of the first layer of the immortal path are still too limited."

Zhang Yu sighed and began to sense the effects of the Endless Spring and Autumn Zen at Level 20.

Once this technique reached Level 20, Zhang Yu could use the longevity mana refined through the Endless Spring and Autumn Zen to temporarily enter a state of suspended animation, or hibernation.

"After entering this state, my ability to digest medicine, metabolize toxins, and even recover from physical injuries will greatly increase."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "My self-healing ability is truly growing stronger and stronger."

A moment later, accompanied by the sound of an alarm, it was time for the scheduled call with Zhang Pianpian.

As soon as Zhang Yu walked out of the training room, he saw Bai Zhenzhen already operating the screen in the living room.

A few minutes later, with a flash on the screen, Zhang Pianpian's figure appeared.

In the screen, a halo rose behind Zhang Pianpian's head, shining with a silvery light like a bright moon.

Above her head, a line of text appeared:

Rank 49, Foundation Establishment Realm, Talisman Department, Ten Thousand Laws University

Bai Zhenzhen exclaimed, "Mom, what is that above your head?"

Zhang Pianpian explained, "I recently broke into the top 100 in the department and chose to display my ranking above my head."

"You must remember, rankings are extremely important in the university. Whether students, teachers, or school leaders, everyone is part of different rankings."

"The higher the ranking and the more ranking lists one occupies, the greater their value."

"Those who don't display their rankings above their heads have only one possibility: their ranking is too low, and showing it would only bring shame. Such people are like weeds in the university, overlooked wherever they go."

(End of Chapter)