Chapter 560: Borrowing Puppets

Chapter 560: Borrowing the Puppet

Shi Huaiyu said indignantly, "We didn't provoke them; they were the ones forcing their way into the Lion Cloud Soar, and we were merely blocking their path."

The administrator frowned, unable to help himself, and explained, "They saw that the Lion Cloud Soar also belongs to the demon-kin, so they wanted to socialize. The customs of the demon-kin differ from our human race; you must learn to understand."

"Besides, there is a reason for this. I asked them—Sky Demon University has a breeding tax, and they are required to conceive and give birth periodically."

"Several of their colleagues haven't conceived yet, so they are naturally anxious, which is why they pinned the Lion Cloud Soar to the ground."

Seeing that Shi Huaiyu and the others still looked unconvinced, the administrator couldn't help but say, "You students, can't you show some consideration for the school's difficulties? Countless leaders are concerned about our cooperation with Sky Demon University. Can you bear the responsibility if something goes wrong?"

Just then, a demon-kin from the side shouted, "This matter cannot end here. They hurt people; there must be compensation."

"Let that lion demon come over and serve us until we have all conceived."

Just as another conflict was about to erupt, a figure approached slowly from outside the construction site, his body radiating a brilliant light.

Above his head hung the rank of 13th in the Department of Artifact Refinement and 44th in the entire school, while behind him floated two military certifications.

The demons present were stunned, then plunged into shock.

"Military Artifact Engineering Certificate! And a Military Civil Engineering Certificate!"

"A noble of artifact refinement with dual military credentials!"

"Such... such powerful pressure!"

"Why would a noble like this come to a construction site? Is he here to devour us?"

With a series of thuds, the demon-kin collapsed to the ground one after another, exposing their bellies to express their ultimate submission to Zhang Yu.

Watching this, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "These guys from Sky Demon University are indeed more accustomed to the law of the jungle than those at Wanfa University, and they are infinitely more submissive to the strong."

The administrator, seeing this, also turned solemn and said politely, "President Zhang, you've arrived?"

At that moment, rays of divine light swept across the air, and several patrol officers arrived.

The lead officer was about to ask who had called for the patrol and who was fighting, but his gaze immediately locked onto Zhang Yu.

"This is... Student Zhang Yu?" the officer said with forced politeness. "Is there a problem here?"

Facing someone with dual military credentials and a top-50 school ranking, unless the other party attacked him first, he would need authorization from his superiors to arrest him, even if the student were to maim everyone in front of him.

Zhang Yu waved his hand and said, "Nothing at all. Thank you for your hard work; you can leave this to us."

With that, he swept his gaze toward the students of Sky Demon University and chuckled, "Right?"

Seeing Zhang Yu bare his teeth, the demon-kin trembled in unison. One of them cried out in terror, "Don't eat me!"

The administrator, witnessing this, couldn't help but say, "President Zhang, these are students from Sky Demon University. The higher-ups have given orders not to cause any conflict..."

In his view, Zhang Yu was, at best, a company owner who had transferred to the Department of Artifact Refinement. What did it matter if his civil engineering employees suffered a little grievance? How could he defy the school's high-level policy just to increase his company's operational risk?

After all, what boss would risk everything just to shield his employees?

Yet, under the administrator's incredulous gaze, Zhang Yu said calmly, "My company's employees cannot be bullied at will."

The administrator's heart sank. "Damn it... talking about company employees. I bet he's just discriminating against the demon-kin of Sky Demon University, some kind of human chauvinist."

On the other side, hearing Zhang Yu's words and seeing the lofty dual certificates behind him, Shi Huaiyu, Ying Xin, Lion Cloud Soar, and the others felt their spines straighten, their hearts filled with a sense of being moved and empowered.

Zhang Yu turned to the demon-kin and said, "Get lost. If I catch you bothering my employees again... I will eat every one of you."

The demon-kin shrieked in fear, scrambling away in a panic, and vanished from Zhang Yu's sight in the blink of an eye.

The administrator sighed heavily and said, "President Zhang... alas, why bother? It was such a small matter. What if they report this to the teachers at Sky Demon University and cause an inter-school dispute? What will you do if the school administration blames you?"

Zhang Yu couldn't be bothered to respond. He looked at the four, Ying Xin included, and said, "Let's hold a quick meeting. I need to discuss the company's follow-up arrangements with you. Your workload might increase..."

Shi Huaiyu laughed, "An increased workload is a good thing."

Ying Xin nodded as well. As the company's worker and accountant, she knew best how generous Zhang Yu had always been with money.

Especially during the times when project payments were held up, Ying Xin knew Zhang Yu had paid their wages out of his own pocket.

She believed that even if the workload increased, Zhang Yu would never be stingy with overtime pay or raises.

Lion Cloud Soar clenched his fists, full of confidence. "I've been feeling like I don't have enough work lately; I have energy to spare."

Since joining the company, thanks to the tiger-wolf tonics and deep-cold mana provided by Zhang Yu and Le Mulan, Lion Cloud Soar felt his efficiency had soared while the side effects of the medicine were neutralized.

Combined with Xiao Qingxuan's ancient medical treatments and Yu Xinghan's massages, his physique had improved significantly. Not only had his income risen, but his body was no longer wearing down as it once had; he was healthier than ever.

Naturally, Xiao Qingxuan, Yu Xinghan, and Le Mulan also earned extra income in the process. Xiao Qingxuan looked at his colleagues. In the past, he would never have dared to risk being caught by hospitals or pharmaceutical companies to charge for treating others.

He had always treated outsiders for free, but because ancient medicine was generally distrusted, few were willing to accept his free care.

It wasn't until the battle against the Demonic Sect's Golden Core that he met partners he could trust and charge for his services.

"This isn't right..."

"We are walking deeper and deeper down an illegal path..."

Xiao Qingxuan told himself this repeatedly, yet he couldn't help but enjoy the feeling of belonging to this group, the feeling of being able to charge for his services and build bonds through medical fees.

"Old man..." Xiao Qingxuan rubbed his head, thinking, "The ancient mindset you left me with has truly ruined me."

Zhang Yu then arranged for everyone to cooperate with the Tianri Huangshen to begin construction, determined to fully exploit the earning potential of this Level 20 military-grade puppet.

Seeing Zhang Yu obtain his dual certificates and introduce the military-grade power of the Tianri Huangshen to the company, the group was highly motivated, waiting to go all out and make a fortune.

...

A few days later.

Everything was calm.

Just as Zhang Yu thought the Sky Demon University students had stopped causing trouble, someone asked him about what had happened that day.

Only then did Zhang Yu learn that although the students dared not cross him again, their teachers had found out and made a scene, even going to the teachers of the Finance Department to file a complaint against him.

Fu Ji said, "Heh, Sky Demon University is playing both sides now. The whole school is likely full of demon-kin looking for any opportunity to gain benefits. They're begging for handouts all the way to Wanfa University."

Just as Zhang Yu was planning to find a way to resolve the matter himself, he noticed that, silently and without a trace, the teachers and students of Sky Demon University stopped causing trouble, as if suppressed by a powerful force.

A day later, Zhang Yu learned that it was Bei Wufeng, the second-ranked student in the Department of Artifact Refinement, who had intervened, and the invisible force that suppressed the demons was spirit coins.

Although he didn't care for Bei Wufeng's method of throwing money at the problem, Zhang Yu still thanked him.

Bei Wufeng: It's a small matter. I understand that you are young and accomplished, and you can't stand these foul-smelling monsters stirring up trouble in the University City.

Bei Wufeng: But the big picture comes first. This is a critical moment for the school to win over Sky Demon, and any minor conflict will become a bargaining chip for them, potentially costing the school a higher price.

Bei Wufeng: Even if you discriminate against them, just put on a show. Don't make it so obvious.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Does Bei Wufeng think I'm discriminating against the demon-kin, which is why I had a conflict with the students? I may not like monsters that look bizarre, but when have I ever discriminated against them?"

"Whatever. Discriminating against demon-kin... is still better than caring for employees."

Zhang Yu understood that in a dump like Kunxu, the latter was far more eye-catching and suspicious, enough to make people wonder if he had joined some demonic cult.

Just then, Bei Wufeng sent another message: Junior, there is actually something I'd like to discuss with you.

Bei Wufeng: Can I borrow your Tianri Huangshen?

Zhang Yu was slightly stunned, thinking, "Borrow a military-grade puppet? Is that something you can just borrow? How is that any different from borrowing my own body?"

Just as Zhang Yu was about to refuse, Bei Wufeng sent another message: 50 spirit coins a day. Any damage incurred will be covered by me.

Zhang Yu was startled by these words: "Fifty spirit coins a day? Damn rich bastards... why don't you borrow my physical body while you're at it? I'll charge you a hundred a day for that."

Zhang Yu: Sure, when do you need it?

Bei Wufeng: During the upcoming Top Ten League, I would like to borrow your Heavenly Sun Radiance God for a few of the match days.

Upon hearing this, the fervent excitement that had just ignited in Zhang Yu’s heart was doused as if by a basin of icy water.

Staring at the contract sent by the other party, Zhang Yu replied: Sorry, Senior, I cannot lend it to you.

Bei Wufeng: Junior, if there is anything in the contract you are dissatisfied with, we can negotiate; everything is open to revision.

Zhang Yu: I truly cannot lend it.

Bei Wufeng: Oh, I see. Has Ye Xingli already asked to borrow it from you?

Bei Wufeng: Or is it Yan Qianji?

Seeing these words, Zhang Yu’s heart stirred, and he instantly understood the situation.

"The school team has a limited roster, so do team members borrow military-grade artifacts from non-team students?"

"This Bei Wufeng has been showering me with favors just to secure my Heavenly Sun Radiance God for the Top Ten League."

Zhang Yu knew that there was no point in deceiving the other party at a time like this.

After a moment of thought, he decided to drop the pretense and replied directly: Senior, I also intend to participate in the next Top Ten League, so I cannot lend it to you.

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(End of this chapter)