CHAPTER 424: CHAPTER 370: FAREWELL, THE CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPETITION BEGINS

Wen Wuya glanced at Ji Yuanshu and said lightly, "I’m here to find Zhang Yu. Is he not around?"

Ji Yuanshu was slightly taken aback, not understanding why the other party was looking for Zhang Yu. He wanted to continue speaking to inquire about the reason and perhaps make a new friend...

But Wen Wuya frowned, feeling that Ji Yuanshu in front of him was quite annoying.

He had seen too many people trying to curry favor and already had a mature way of dealing with them.

Simple version of the immobilization talisman—activate!

With a thought from Wen Wuya, the talisman automatically activated, silently and seamlessly taking effect on Ji Yuanshu.

Ji Yuanshu’s body shook, and then he stood motionless in place.

"Please remain standing still and silent, and you will earn 3 spirit coins in 2 minutes and 59 seconds."

"Please remain standing still and silent, and you will earn 3 spirit coins in 2 minutes and 58 seconds."

Seeing this line of text floating in his eye sockets, a trace of struggle appeared in Ji Yuanshu’s eyes, but he ultimately chose to stand still and keep silent.

If it were a few months ago, he might have chosen to break free from this immobilization talisman, but now he was financially strained to withstand the backlash of fate.

"Moreover, the immobilization talisman is just a warning."

"If I really break free, what awaits me next... it’s probably not going to be spirit coins."

Thinking of this, Ji Yuanshu silently chose to endure.

Feeling the instability in the mental method in his mind, Ji Yuanshu quickly thought to himself, "From another perspective, it’s not that Wen Wuya immobilized me with 3 spirit coins, but that he paid 3 spirit coins, and I let him pass."

"Standing for 3 minutes to earn 3 spirit coins, isn’t this a form of victory?"

As Ji Yuanshu continued to reflect, his mental method gradually stabilized again.

A trace of joy surfaced in his heart: "Well, the low points in life are a form of tempering, too. Through this, I can hone my Dao Heart, making my thoughts more rounded and flawless so that my mental method can adapt to various situations."

"To shine in the Finance Department, I need this kind of tenacity, never giving up, and always staying optimistic."

Meanwhile, Wen Wuya had arrived in front of Gongshu Jin and the others, asking, "Do you know where Zhang Yu is?"

Gongshu Jin, Ying Xin, and the others looked at each other, seemingly not expecting that this Divinity Transformation Disciple was actually here to find Zhang Yu.

Ying Xin spoke first: "Zhang Yu should be at the construction site."

Wen Wuya’s eyes moved, and he said, "Lead the way."

As the group led Wen Wuya away, Li Xiao, before leaving, glanced at the motionless Ji Yuanshu, wondering in his mind, "What’s wrong with him? Could it be that he’s been struck by Wen Wuya?"

Watching Ji Yuanshu’s desolate figure, Li Xiao felt as if he saw himself, sighing in his heart: "If a circle doesn’t accept you, you can’t force your way in."

...

"Faster... faster! Yu Zi!"

"Whew!" Bai Zhenzhen took in a deep breath, feeling her True Spirit Root fully reintegrate and stabilize.

She suddenly frowned and said, "Why does it feel like this change is particularly significant this time?"

Zhang Yu thought it was because he had been switching between all the Chain Technique Map sets repeatedly, constantly observing the changes in the Green Lotus Sword Embryo.

But naturally, he couldn’t tell Bai Zhenzhen these things.

Zhang Yu could only hold her, saying, "Thinking of you leaving soon, I cultivated fiercely with the True Spirit Root this last night; maybe it was a bit too stimulating."

Hearing Zhang Yu’s answer, Bai Zhenzhen turned to embrace him and said, "Yu Zi, I have to go."

"You must work hard to cultivate, study hard, and transfer from the Civil Engineering Department to the Artifact Refining Department as soon as possible."

Bai Zhenzhen looked intently at Zhang Yu in front of her and said seriously, "Don’t forget; you promised me we would participate in the top ten tournaments together."

Zhang Yu nodded earnestly: "Don’t worry, Azhen. Not only will I participate in the top ten tournaments, but I also aim to take the strongest position in them and obtain the usage rights of the Immortal Sect-level cultivation technique."

If anyone else heard Zhang Yu’s words, they would probably laugh out loud and think he was overestimating himself.

But Bai Zhenzhen, listening intently to Zhang Yu speak, understood him better than anyone during their three years of high school together.

She understood that Zhang Yu had talents beyond anyone’s imagination.

Even in his seemingly peaceful demeanor lay a heart determined to climb the peak of the Immortal Path and even break into the sect.

Whether facing the True God, President Wang, or any rich person... Bai Zhenzhen could feel that deep in Zhang Yu’s humble-seeming heart, he had never truly surrendered.

At this moment, listening to Zhang Yu speak, Bai Zhenzhen couldn’t help but smile: "Yu Zi, you’re always like this, daring to set goals that others don’t even dare to think about and that sound utterly impossible."

"But I feel you have a chance to succeed."

Just then, Zhang Yu glanced at the message floating in his eye sockets, raising an eyebrow: "Yu Xinghan sent a message; Wen Wuya went to the construction site to find me."

Bai Zhenzhen sighed, "I should leave too."

"Yu Zi, I’ll wait for you at the top ten tournaments."

Zhang Yu felt the other embrace him tightly one last time, and then, in the next moment, she disappeared amidst arcs of lightning.

Zhang Yu’s hand brushed through the electric sparks flickering in the air, as if he could still feel the residual warmth of Bai Zhenzhen on his body.

"Azhen..."

...

On the construction site of the 667th floor.

Wen Wuya looked at Zhang Yu in front of him and said: "Didn’t Zhenzhen come to find you either?"

"Where exactly did she go?"

"The departure time has already passed."

Just at this moment, Wen Wuya received a message from the team leader, saying Bai Zhenzhen had already rejoined the team.

Then Wen Wuya said goodbye to Zhang Yu and planned to leave.

Before leaving, he patted Zhang Yu on the shoulder and said, "I’ll still need you to help me with that thing."

"Don’t worry, as long as I see results, spirit coins won’t be an issue."

On the side, people like Gongshu Jin and Ying Xin were amazed at the camaraderie between Wen Wuya and Zhang Yu as he left.

Ying Xin was shocked, "Senior brother has already connected with the Divinity Transformation heir’s network?"

She quickly thought to use her eye lens to take a photo. By taking a picture of Zhang Yu with the other person now, and later taking a picture with Zhang Yu herself, it would count as an indirect photo with the Divinity Transformation heir.

But looking at the photos she took, she realized that Wen Wuya’s figure had turned into a blob of indistinguishable pixels.

Ying Xin thought to herself, "Is it the Exorcism Talisman? Ah, without permission, I can’t take his photo."

Meanwhile, Gongshu Jin reported the situation to Tu Lishan.

Tu Lishan was also shocked upon learning and reported the intelligence to Director Gao.

Involved with the Divinity Transformation Divine Monarch, Director Gao immediately sent a message to Zhang Yu.

Director Gao: How do you know Wen Wuya?

Zhang Yu: Met at the banquet. He’s interested in civil engineering, asked me some questions, and I answered.

Zhang Yu: Slowly, we added each other as friends,

Director Gao was slightly puzzled, Wen Wuya interested in civil engineering?

While Director Gao was highly skeptical about this, Zhang Yu sent his chat records with Wen Wuya.

Wen Wuya: What factors affect foundation bearing capacity?

Wen Wuya: What measures can improve structural resistance?

Wen Wuya: Are there any interesting civil engineering stories?

Wen Tianya: Tell me a few more

Looking at the records Wen Wuya sent to Zhang Yu, Director Gao couldn’t help but sigh, "What a good civil engineering prospect."

"Alas, he was forcibly taken away into the Flying Sword Department by Sky Sword University."

"But perhaps it’s for the best. If he really joined the Civil Engineering Department, the civil engineering competitions in the next few years would be challenging."

Director Gao also understood that Zhang Yu’s relationship with the Divinity Transformation disciple was fragile, barely better than mere nodding acquaintanceship.

"But anyway, it’s still a channel to contact the Divinity Transformation Divine Monarch of Sky Sword University, having it is better than not."

Director Gao knew that at Sky Sword University, the main battle faction was in absolute dominance, and their Flying Sword Department would love nothing more than for levels 1 to 10 to be in chaos, selling flying swords to all forces.

After thinking it over, Director Gao replied: If anyone asks you about today’s matter, just say you and Wen Wuya are friends.

Director Gao: As for how you met, say I won’t let you talk about it.

Zhang Yu: Okay, I understand.

Director Gao: If you have time, chat more with Wen Tianya.

Shortly after Director Gao finished the call with Zhang Yu, he received a message from Magnetic Pole True Monarch.

Magnetic Pole True Monarch: Old Gao, did you connect with Sky Sword University’s Divinity Transformation?

Seeing the message from Magnetic Pole True Monarch, Director Gao couldn’t help but smile.

"Heh, seeing Zhang Yu contacting Wen Tianya, many people will surely not think it’s due to Zhang Yu, but suspect it’s because of my influence, believing that two seemingly unrelated disciples must represent their respective sects."

Director Gao replied: More or less,

Director Gao knew Magnetic Pole True Monarch was very interested in all kinds of flying sword refining techniques from Sky Sword University. Regarding Sky Sword University’s strategies and plans in the university wars, he had even more ideas.

As expected, after seeing Director Gao’s response, Magnetic Pole True Monarch sent several more messages.

Reading this, Director Gao chuckled.

...

Meanwhile.

Ji Yuanshu also received a message from Director Lin.

Director Lin: Wen Wuya from Sky Sword University came to find Zhang Yu?

Ji Yuanshu: Yes, I saw it with my own eyes.

Director Lin thought, "Old Gao, is he really connecting with those lunatics from Sky Sword University?"

"Is this guy really trying to drag Wanfa into the mire too?"

"And this Zhang Yu, being sent to do such things, seems to really be highly regarded by him."

At the same time, Ji Yuanshu sent another message: Master, how do we arrange the competition?

Director Lin: For the civil engineering competition, I’ll arrange the order for you.

Director Lin: In your first match, eliminate Zhang Yu’s team.

Seeing the message, Ji Yuanshu’s eyes flashed with determination, a fierce fighting spirit igniting within.

"It’s finally here."

"My chance to redeem past shames and gather fortune."

Moments later, a series of online loan applications appeared in Ji Yuanshu’s eye lens, cashing in all his remaining Immortal Path potential at this moment.

Then he poured everything into preparing for the competition battle.

In the blink of an eye, several days passed, and it was early December, the day the internal civil engineering competition began.