Chapter 575: Magnetic Pole's Experience (Thanks to 'If We Get Drenched in Snow Together in the Future')

Chapter 575: The Experience of Magnetic Pole (Thanks to ‘He Chao Ruo Shi Tong Lin Xue Gao’ for the alliance leader donation)

On the street, the four characters "Magnetic Pole True Monarch" drifted slowly through the air as he walked alongside Zhang Yu toward the laboratory.

Observing the projection of the Magnetic Pole True Monarch beside him, Zhang Yu asked, "Teacher, are you already aware of the competition results?"

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch nodded, "After the results were finalized, True Monarch String Sound informed me."

"Tell me about the design prompt for this test."

Zhang Yu immediately recounted the details of the design requirements.

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch asked again, "Do you still have your design blueprints? Let me see them."

After receiving the files sent by Zhang Yu and scanning them briefly, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch remarked with a hint of emotion, "No wonder everyone assumes I passed my artifact design experience on to you."

He looked at Zhang Yu and said, "You have studied my works quite extensively, haven't you?"

As the head of the Deified Dharma Remains project and Zhang Yu’s mentor, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch knew for certain that she had never imparted her personal design expertise to him.

Yet, through her understanding of the various experimental records and forging logs in Ye Xingli’s laboratory, she had watched Zhang Yu advance step by step on the path of artifact forging.

Although his pace was rapid, no step had been skipped, and every one of them was remarkably solid.

She had originally thought that the path of the Heavenly Sun Radiant God would take Zhang Yu a long time to traverse, but his progress had far exceeded everyone’s expectations.

Zhang Yu nodded upon hearing this, "Teacher’s designs are so exquisite that I couldn't help but study them, and often I found myself imitating them subconsciously."

"Copying is copying; why call it imitation?" the Magnetic Pole True Monarch replied. "Remember, forging is about copying; even the Immortal Path itself is about copying. All learning and cultivation begin with plagiarism."

"You must copy, copy, and copy again. The more you copy, the deeper your foundation becomes, and only then can you gradually develop something of your own."

"If you don't copy and rely solely on your own thoughts, you are like duckweed without roots, and you will never go very far."

After offering a few words of guidance, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch added, "The Deified Dharma Remains project has seen a breakthrough recently; we have already begun memory exchange experiments."

Zhang Yu’s gaze sharpened, his mind racing with implications.

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch continued, "The word outside is that the reason you achieved such results in artifact design is that I used you as a test subject, uploading my design experience directly into your brain."

"If anyone asks you to confirm this, neither admit nor deny it."

"If you are forced to answer, say that I uploaded a portion of my design experience into the Deified Dharma Remains, and you acquired that experience from the remains yourself."

Zhang Yu’s heart stirred; he wondered if this was a move to hype up the project.

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch added, "I know this may bring you quite a bit of trouble."

"But for the sake of the project, I must ask you to suffer this grievance."

"However, rest assured, your teacher will not treat you unfairly in the future."

Zhang Yu said, "I will follow your instructions, Teacher."

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch smiled with satisfaction, "Good. Will you be attending the design competition awards ceremony?"

Zhang Yu shook his head, "I'll have someone collect the award for me. I have too much work on hand; I’d rather not go out."

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch nodded, "There is indeed little point in attending the ceremony. Now that you have taken first place, your Class B Military Forging Certificate will be issued before long. Have you decided which technique to practice first?"

Zhang Yu’s gaze grew solemn as he replied, "Disciple wishes to choose the 'Heaven and Earth Ruin Calamity Formless Heart Weapon'."

"That one?" The Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s heart skipped a beat, "It seems you still intend to participate in the Top Ten League."

She understood that compared to the 'Great Void Divine Artifact Strategy' which enhances forging ability, the primary power of the 'Heaven and Earth Ruin Calamity Formless Heart Weapon' lies in the manipulation of artifacts, making it a technique better suited for competition and direct confrontation with others.

Zhang Yu nodded earnestly, "Disciple wishes to give it a try."

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch said, "I understand. Once the military certificate is issued, I will send the technique to you."

"But you must understand, if you want to participate in this year’s Top Ten League, you must advance the 'Heaven and Earth Ruin Calamity Formless Heart Weapon' to Level 11 before the registration deadline in July."

"There are only two months left."

Zhang Yu replied, "Disciple will do his utmost to try."

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch asked again, "Cultivating the 'Heaven and Earth Ruin Calamity Formless Heart Weapon' costs quite a few spirit coins, and you are also forging the Taihao Sacred Law Sword Array. Are your funds sufficient?"

While Zhang Yu and the Magnetic Pole True Monarch were speaking, True Person Mo Sha had been following them from a distance, his face a mask of nervousness and anxiety.

Only after the projection of the Magnetic Pole True Monarch finally vanished did he rush forward, smiling at Zhang Yu, "Student Zhang, let us have a talk."

Zhang Yu said, "My time is very tight; I don't have time to talk right now."

"No matter, no matter," True Person Mo Sha said with a smile, "We can talk as we walk."

As he spoke, True Person Mo Sha’s figure began to shrink, becoming shorter than Zhang Yu, following closely behind him as they moved forward.

Seeing a Golden Core True Person speaking to him in such a manner, Zhang Yu could no longer maintain a cold refusal and sighed, "Speak, then."

True Person Mo Sha laughed, "It’s about the design blueprints. Your competition entry, as well as the designs you discussed with Ye Xingli earlier—the school wants to buy them at a high price." "You can name your price; I will take it to the leadership to negotiate, and I guarantee you will be satisfied."

Listening to True Person Mo Sha, Fu Ji whispered in Zhang Yu’s mind, "This old fellow is clearly up to no good."

"Besides, now that you’ve taken first place among all the schools, other companies might come looking to buy your patents."

"I think you should wait a bit longer. It would be best to wait for several companies to compete, so you can sell them for a high price."

Zhang Yu agreed with Fu Ji’s assessment, so he gave only perfunctory responses to everything True Person Mo Sha said thereafter.

However, upon arriving at the laboratory, Zhang Yu noticed that True Person Mo Sha showed no intention of leaving.

"It’s fine, it’s fine," True Person Mo Sha said with a smile, "I’ll just wait outside. Student Zhang, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

As he spoke, a delivery person arrived at the laboratory entrance and handed a package to True Person Mo Sha.

True Person Mo Sha quickly unwrapped the package and presented a gourd to Zhang Yu, "This is the Heavenly Pool Spirit Liquid from Heavenly Spring Mountain. Drinking it in tea clears the ears and eyes and relieves mental fatigue. It is most suitable for when you are conducting experiments; the True Monarchs of the Forging Department all love to drink this."

"However, most of the spirit liquid is transported to the upper levels, so there isn't much left behind."

Zhang Yu’s heart stirred; this item seemed quite helpful for his current state of Dao-heart regression and depleted inspiration.

But considering the man’s unknown motives, Zhang Yu still hesitated, eventually saying, "Even if I accept this, it doesn't mean I have agreed to anything."

True Person Mo Sha said, "No worries, no worries. This is just a gesture of goodwill from our Investment Management Office. Providing the best cultivation environment for outstanding students is what we ought to do."

Watching this Golden Core True Person speak in such soft, gentle tones, Zhang Yu couldn't help but feel a flicker of admiration.

Carrying the gourd back into the laboratory, Zhang Yu decided to use the lab equipment to inspect it first, then have a few assistants try a drop to ensure it was safe before consuming it himself.

True Person Mo Sha watched Zhang Yu’s retreating back, feeling no anger at having humbled himself before a Foundation Establishment student.

"For the sake of spirit coins, for the sake of performance... what does it matter if a Golden Core fawns over a Foundation Establishment?"

True Person Mo Sha thought to himself, "As long as the profit is high enough, even if it were a Qi Refining student, even if it were a vocational student, wouldn't I still fawn over them?"

To a teacher in the Investment Management Office like him, these things were trivial.

Moreover, in his eyes, Zhang Yu was no ordinary Foundation Establishment student, but the 19th-ranked student in the entire school who had just taken first place in the inter-school artifact design competition.

If kowtowing would secure a contract, he would have done it just now.

It was only because of True Person Mo Sha’s experience that he knew such actions were often counterproductive.

True enough, he had actually kowtowed when he was young and ignorant.

Just then, True Monarch Tai He sent a message: How is it going?

True Monarch Tai He: True Person Yun Yang and I are almost finished with our meal.

True Man Mosha: It will still take some time.

True Monarch Taihe lifted his head, gazing at True Man Yunyang before him with a smile: "Since you have graced our Wanfa Sect with your presence, you must sample our latest culinary specialty. It is crafted from newly imported demon meat—have you ever tasted the Great Platter of Demon? It refines the constitution, bolsters cultivation, and the flavor is truly peerless..."

True Man Mosha stared at the tightly sealed laboratory door, thinking to himself: "Time is running out; it seems I must resort to another method."

...

The moment Zhang Yu stepped into the laboratory, the shift in his ranking immediately caught the attention of his assistants.

Zi Yunzhen could not stop staring at the "19th in the School" hovering above Zhang Yu’s head, until Zhang Yu finally sighed: "If you have something to ask, ask it quickly, then get back to work."

Zi Yunzhen hurriedly spoke: "Boss, how did your ranking jump so high? Have the results of the design competition been released?"

Zhang Yu nodded, his expression indifferent and calm: "Yes, they seem to have awarded me first place, so my comprehensive score increased quite a bit."

"First place?!" Su Yunni, standing to the side, exclaimed: "Boss, may we see your design schematics?"

Observing the expectant faces of his other two assistants, Zhang Yu knew that if he did not show them, they would likely be unable to focus on the laboratory work ahead.

Furthermore, letting them see it would help establish his authority in the lab and bolster their enthusiasm; perhaps they would not leave even if he were to cut their salaries in the future.

Though Zhang Yu had no intention of cutting wages, raising the morale of his assistants was always a prudent move.

Upon receiving the design blueprints from Zhang Yu, the three assistants immediately began to study them.

The more Zi Yunzhen looked, the more she felt her Daoist heart shattering, for she discovered that there were many sections she could not comprehend at all.

"Has the gap truly grown this wide?"

In that moment, Zi Yunzhen felt like a martial artist who had finally snatched a peerless secret manual, or a student who had found a genius’s math notes before a final exam, only to realize they could not even decipher the text—the answers were right before her, yet they were useless.

Just as the assistants were poring over Zhang Yu’s blueprints, more and more people began sending him messages.

Director Gao: You took first place in the design competition?

Director Gao: Did the experiment truly yield results?

(End of this chapter)