Chapter 612: Chapter 553: Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s Son?
Faced with Su Yuni’s question, Zi Yunzhen casually said, "There’s nothing much for me to do in the lab for now, so the boss sent me to work at the construction site."
Su Yuni laughed and said, "The lab is so busy, how can there be nothing to do? What’s the matter? Has Zhang Yu stopped refining the prototype machine?"
As she spoke, Su Yuni also inquired about the progress of the prototype machine, especially various data aspects.
After all, she had followed Jin Jun for a period of work and was somewhat knowledgeable about the performance and data of the Heavenly Sun Divine at different levels.
Of course, what she understood about the Heavenly Sun Divine was merely the data of the prototype machine.
After all, the real Heavenly Sun Divine is a military-grade puppet, which must obtain a military certificate, undergo some modification, and have its limitations lifted in order to unleash its military-grade performance, and then there will be another surge in data.
At this moment, Zi Yunzhen was watching Su Yuni asking questions with amusement, having already guessed the purpose of the other’s visit.
Only heard Zi Yunzhen say, "Alright, I’ll tell you the truth, Zhang Yu has already reported the prototype machine and applied for evaluation."
"Really applied for evaluation?" Zi Yunzhen said skeptically, "Has Zhang Yu’s prototype machine upgraded to Level 11?"
"Level 11?" Zi Yunzhen snorted, "Yuni, I can’t pretend I didn’t hear that."
After all, this project was something she Zi Yunzhen personally participated in, leading half of the project team, handling all crucial foundational work, and earned achievements through continuous overtime, which would be a highlighted project experience on her resume.
For this, she even worked as Zhang Yu’s assistant for a monthly low price of 2 spirit coins, with free overtime far exceeding all previous projects she participated in. How could she allow Su Yuni to belittle the project’s achievements before her?
Only heard Zi Yunzhen proudly say, "In just two months’ time, our project team pushed the prototype machine from Level 1 up to Level 15, and then we reported it for evaluation."
"Level 15? In 2 months? How is that possible?" Su Yuni instinctively didn’t believe it.
Seeing Su Yuni’s astonished look, Zi Yunzhen laughed and captured her expression with her eye remains, then said, "Yuni, the path of artifact refining is so ruthless; there’s always someone researching how to do it faster, better, and cheaper than you."
"The most important part of being an assistant is knowing how to select projects, and the key to selecting projects is assessing people."
"As for you, although your grades are decent, your judgment of people needs improvement."
"Jin Jun? I observed him as ambitious but shallow last year, just a dry bone inside the grave."
"Instead, it was Zhang Yu, during the initial project preparations last year, that I saw as a hidden gem buried in civil engineering, with extraordinary insight and inspiration in the field of artifact refining. Only after his repeated invitations did I agree to join the project team."
Listening to Zi Yunzhen’s words, Su Yuni thought to herself, "Last year, you were still calling him a stinky civil engineer."
However, seeing Zi Yunzhen speak so confidently, Su Yuni couldn’t help but sort of believe in the Level 15 prototype machine.
And as she thought about ultimately losing to Zhang Yu after following Jin Jun’s project team, Su Yuni couldn’t help but feel anxious at this moment.
While Zi Yunzhen and Su Yuni were talking, Fu Xinyao walked over slowly, wanting to get close to these two students from the Artifact Refining Department.
But in the next moment, a loud shout was heard from behind her.
"It’s her! Arrest her!"
Fu Xinyao quickly turned her head and saw Yu Xinghan point at her saying, "It’s her! She pretends to do unlicensed massages while actually engaging in dual cultivation!"
"Attracting customers with cheap massages, then forcibly dual cultivating with them during the massage, causing countless people to fall victim and secretly having their vital energy and mana stolen!"
Looking at the two patrol team members walking over, Fu Xinyao furiously glared at Yu Xinghan, silently cursing in her heart, "Damn it... why is it this guy reporting again?"
The patrol team member looked at her and said, "It’s you again, you stinky college student, this time it’s not as simple as a few days of overtime."
The other patrol team member said, "Take her in, confiscate her criminal tools."
Feeling tense, Fu Xinyao quickly told the soul cultivators like Ping Han, "Remember, the Divine Monarch Qiongjiang set restrictions on the magic remains, ordinary cultivators wouldn’t be able to decipher its origin."
"No matter how they interrogate you, don’t give yourself away."
Watching Fu Xinyao being taken away, Yu Xinghan satisfiedly nodded, then his gaze swept over a lazy worker not far away, and his brows furrowed again.
Recently, there have been numerous instances of efficiency declines and even reduced working hours among workers at the construction site.
But what surprised Yu Xinghan more was that amidst the city-wide infrastructure projects, where construction sites struggled to fill up their workforce, as workers’ voluntary overtime hours decreased, the company’s offered wages actually increased.
Yu Xinghan wasn’t sure how long this anomaly would last, but worried deeply whether there was some kind of dual cultivation Demon Sect layout and conspiracy behind it.
On the other side, Su Yuni, after exchanging with Zi Yunzhen, took the information back.
Once she returned to the lab, she hurried to meet Jin Jun.
Jin Jun was currently manipulating the True Fire, incessantly embedding woven mana circuits into the prototype machine using artifact refining equipment.
Seeing Su Yuni appear, Jin Jun didn’t speak, only sent a message: let me finish my work before talking.
After etching a complete mana circuit, Jin Jun paused the refining equipment, looked up at Su Yuni in front of him, and calmly asked, "Speak, what’s the situation?"
Su Yuni said, "Zhang Yu has pushed the prototype machine up to Level 15!"
Jin Jun was slightly taken aback, then laughed and said, "Do you even believe such absurd things?"
"Exaggerating and alarmist, who would have thought after a year in the Artifact Refining Department, these two skills were fully learned.
Jin Jun carefully analyzed, "From his refining of the Level 1 prototype machine, it’s only been about two months, right? Among the geniuses in the history of the Artifact Refining Department, how many have achieved such feats? Zhang Yu just transferred from the Civil Engineering Department a year ago, could he accomplish this?"
Su Yuni said, "I don’t believe it either, but Zi Yunzhen didn’t seem to be lying."
Jin Jun thought for a moment, then finally shook his head and said, "Ignore him."
At this moment, Jin Jun had figured it out. Whether Zhang Yu was bluffing or had actually achieved something, he had no need to concern himself with it.
After all, the prototype machine in his hands had just reached Level 11 status, and even if it were to be submitted for review, the approval rate wouldn’t be high.
"The most important thing now is to concentrate on refining the prototype machine and take care of our own business."
After saying that, Jin Jun instructed Su Yuni not to leak any information about Zhang Yu to the project group, and he refocused on his current work.
As for Zhang Yu refining a Level 15 prototype machine? Between belief and disbelief, his heart leaned mostly towards "disbelief."
However, despite saying so, he still sent a message in the project group’s chat to call back all the assistants who were relaxing in classes ahead of schedule to continue working overtime on refining the prototype machine.
...
Several days later.
A message flashed in the eye sockets of Magnetic Pole True Monarch; it was from Vice Principal Qi Yun True Monarch.
Qi Yun True Monarch: Congratulations, your disciple has obtained another military certificate.
Qi Yun True Monarch: The Artifact Refining Department has really been producing talent in recent years.
Looking at the notification from the other party, it was the notice of Zhang Yu passing the review and obtaining the Military Artifact Refining Engineer Certificate (Class A).
Magnetic Pole True Monarch: All thanks to your excellent leadership, Principal.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Qi Yun True Monarch, Magnetic Pole True Monarch thought for a moment and sent this notification to the Deputy Director of the Artifact Refining Department, Dongming True Monarch.
Previously, Dongming True Monarch had been involved in the research on Divinity Transformation Remains, becoming a competitor of Magnetic Pole True Monarch.
However, after being given a stern reprimand by Magnetic Pole True Monarch, he had become much more obedient in her view.
Looking at Zhang Yu’s military certificate notification, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch planned to have him handle a matter.
Magnetic Pole True Monarch: Have someone present this military certificate to Zhang Yu.
Magnetic Pole True Monarch: Make it look impressive, not arrogant, but not low-key either.
Magnetic Pole True Monarch: Also, spread the word that Zhang Yu is my direct disciple.
Upon reading the message from Magnetic Pole True Monarch, Dongming True Monarch’s heart stirred slightly, silently thinking to himself, "Hmph, so Zhang Yu is indeed a disciple of Magnetic Pole?"
Even though after transferring Zhang Yu to the Artifact Refining Department, Magnetic Pole had never officially announced his disciple status, most people who had heard about their relationship only thought Zhang Yu was a promising artifact refining material in the eyes of Magnetic Pole True Monarch. However, astute individuals like Deputy Director Dongming True Monarch could still glean some information.
At this moment, Dongming True Monarch silently mused, "Was it because he feared the kid from the Civil Engineering Department wouldn’t achieve anything and become a burden when he evaluated for Divinity Transformation?"
"But now that he’s achieved results, it’s another highlight in his data."
Although he grumbled internally, Dongming True Monarch dared not skimp on Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s instructions.
After all, some fraudulent evidence of his company was still in the hands of Magnetic Pole True Monarch.
"Make it impressive?" He repeatedly read the message from Magnetic Pole True Monarch, realizing that although the message said not to be arrogant, the subsequent "but" was key.
"Cannot be low-key."
...
With streaks of radiant light bursting throughout the Artifact Refining Department’s office building, waves of celestial music filled the air.
Simultaneously, countless teachers’ eyes exhibited the news of Zhang Yu winning the military certificate.
The office director of the Artifact Refining Department also received a message from Dongming True Monarch, instructing him to send someone to award the military certificate to Zhang Yu.
Dongming True Monarch: Do it impressively and high-key.
The office director, deep in thought, recorded the Spirit Realm effects that Dongming True Monarch had just initiated and added new requirements, then sought further instructions from Dongming True Monarch.
Dongming True Monarch: Don’t you think your font looks too old-fashioned?
Dongming True Monarch: Also, I want the color to showcase our department’s characteristics.
Dongming True Monarch: The brightness also needs adjustment.
So, after a series of modifications, the office director sent it to the academic secretary.
Office Director: Make it big.
Academic Secretary: How about this? [File]
Office Director: Make the font bigger.
...
When Zhang Yu’s homeroom teacher Refining Fire True Man received the notification, he couldn’t help but fall into a deep contemplation.
"Make such a big deal? Could it be that Zhang Yu has become like Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s son?"