Cultivation? Ain't Got No Money For That!
Chapter 306

Model Worker Zhang Yu

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When Zhang Yu returned to his dormitory and shared his thoughts, Zhang Pianpian told him to wait a moment and then sent him a document.

Zhang Yu asked curiously, "What is this?"

Zhang Pianpian said, "The pharmaceutical factory that exploded this time is a subsidiary of Ming Xin Group."

"Theoretically speaking, Ming Xin Group is a company affiliated with the Dan Ding Sect, one of the Ten Great Sects. Its main task on the Second Layer is to manufacture medicines and sell them to those above."

"What I sent you is a list of the pharmaceutical factory's equipment, building materials, and renovation materials."

"And this pharmaceutical company's raw material procurement list!"

Zhang Pianpian said, "But just having a name isn't enough; you have to be able to recognize things yourself!"

Zhang Yu glanced at the materials list and felt that with the help of the Civil Engineering Department textbooks, he should be able to recognize most of them!

"But what about the raw materials for this medicine..."

Zhang Yu suddenly remembered Le Mulan!

So when school ended that day, Zhang Yu began to consult Le Mulan, asking her to help him look up the characteristics of some raw materials and how to identify them!

As a Pharmacology Department student, Le Mulan relied on her own knowledge framework and the textbooks in the Great Library to help Zhang Yu identify most of the raw materials step by step!

So in the days that followed, Zhang Yu spent his time outside of work picking, sorting, and eating!

To have more time to do these things, he even asked for leave from his department!

The Civil Engineering Department approved Zhang Yu's leave request very quickly!

After all, what's wrong with students wanting to skip class to earn more money? Especially since it's a project within the Civil Engineering Department itself!

Inside the factory area!

"I found food again."

Zhang Yu picked up a few metal fragments, swallowed them in one gulp, and thought to himself, "Third-grade spiritual alloy, used to make valves under high temperature and pressure!"

"It'll also help strengthen my bones with rice!"

As Zhang Yu circulated the Scholar-Eating Divine Art, he felt a slight heaviness in his hand bones, with subtle changes in density and weight!

A moment later, Zhang Yu grabbed a handful of black fragments and swallowed them. "High-molecular polymers, used to make cushioning components for high-wear environments, which can strengthen my joints!"

"The Erosion Sky Membrane Marrow, a biological material refined from Gu worms, is resistant to acids, alkalis, and high temperatures. It is also highly resilient and impact-resistant. Originally a key material for drug filtration, it will now be refined into my bone membrane!"

Since the maintenance work in the entire factory area would only last for a maximum of 15 days, and considering that the network and monitoring might be restored even sooner, Zhang Yu made a clear plan for his eating schedule!

"Instead of eating random things, let's strengthen this part and that part of our bodies a little bit at a time!"

"Why not focus on collecting a few materials and prioritize increasing bone strength?"

After deciding on his eating focus, Zhang Yu was like a customer rushing into a seafood buffet and devouring only one type of seafood!

With each wave of eating, he felt his bones becoming stronger and more solid, and his body becoming heavier than before!

Besides materials, Zhang Yu also didn't give up on drugs and drug raw materials!

He became even more interested after hearing Zhang Pianpian say that the drugs produced by this pharmaceutical factory were all sold to higher-ups!

"This is an extract of Wuxia Feiguan. Long-term use can improve hearing and vision, and enhance hearing."

"This is the essence of Zi Bai Wen Zhi, which can enhance the fire element within magical power!"

"This is Jing Xue Su, an extract of Jing Xue Cao, used to increase bodily alertness!"

After identifying and trying more and more raw materials, Zhang Yu felt disappointed!

"After all, this is a pharmaceutical factory that produces in large quantities. If we just consume these raw materials, I'm afraid I'll waste my time!"

So Zhang Yu finally turned his attention to the leaked drug semi-finished product!

It wasn't that he didn't want to collect the finished products; it was just that the pharmaceutical company had already collected them all during the first wave of disaster relief!

The biggest problem with semi-finished products is their uncertainty. Whether they are effective or not, and what kind of effect they have, is hard to say before you consume them!

Fortunately, with the list of medicines provided by Zhang Pianpian and the help of Le Mulan, Zhang Yu was able to confirm that the products manufactured by this pharmaceutical factory should not exceed the tolerance of his University Sacred Body!

So Zhang Yu could only try them one by one, feeling like he was playing a lottery every day!

There was a dark, paste-like substance. After Zhang Yu swallowed it, he gradually felt a stirring in his Spirit Root in his Qi Sea, and his Spirit Root Fusion was actually subtly improving!

There was also a yellow powder. After Zhang Yu took it, he felt an itch all over his body, and several scales actually grew out. He was so scared that he quickly stopped and removed the scales!

Some of the semi-finished products he ate made him feel a sense of lightness in his mind, and the effect of his mental cultivation technique improved!

Some of the unfinished products even caused him to stretch his muscles and bones, expanding his body size. His normal height increased to 2.05 meters, forcing him to actively shrink his body!

In short, these semi-finished products varied in appearance and effects, making it difficult for Zhang Yu to distinguish them. He could only eat and try them casually, feeling his body receive occasional enhancements!

But what impressed him most was a golden pill he found, which was also the only finished pill he found during the entire restoration of the pharmaceutical factory!

After Zhang Yu swallowed the golden pill, he felt his whole body brimming with energy, an indescribable vitality and boundless energy!

It wasn't until Zhang Pianpian and Le Mulan identified it that he realized it was a Longevity Medicine, which would add about one year to his life the moment he swallowed it!

"Longevity Medicine?" Zhang Yu felt incredibly strange upon hearing this. "This pharmaceutical factory doesn't have Longevity Medicine on its list of products, does it?"

To this, Zhang Pianpian didn't give him a detailed answer as usual, but simply said, "Longevity is a very special resource, and it's of great importance... Don't ask too many questions, don't worry about it, and don't overthink it!"

Zhang Yu could only suppress his doubts, wondering if the attack on the pharmaceutical factory was related to the Longevity Medicine.

Fifteen days passed in the blink of an eye. With the improvement of the network, the repair of the Formation, and the restoration of the monitoring system, Zhang Yu gradually found himself unable to find any more opportunities to freeload in his final days!

Looking at Zhang Yu back in the dormitory, Yu Xinghan couldn't help but ask, "You work so hard every day, how come you seem to have gained a little weight?"

Zhang Yu said calmly, "Overwork leads to obesity!"

Yu Xinghan couldn't help but ask again, "It seems a bit too high?"

Zhang Chou casually remarked, "You've mastered the Cultivation Method well; you've developed twice!"

In recent days, thanks to his large intake of food, Zhang Yu's strength has made rapid progress again!

In particular, the bones in his body have been forged with various high-strength materials, greatly improving his performance in all aspects. His strength is now far greater than it was half a month ago!

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "With my current high-density, high-strength bones, combined with the Civil Engineering Sacred Body, my resistance would be truly astonishing!"

In particular, this kind of bone strengthening will not change when Zhang Yu switches between Chain Law Diagram sets; it can be used in conjunction with his various sets such as Civil Engineering Sacred Body, University Sacred Body, and Martial Dao Sacred Embryo!

The comprehensive strengthening of his skeleton also led to a continuous improvement in Zhang Yu's Physical Strength, which has now reached Level 31!

Furthermore, the Spirit Root Fusion has also made a breakthrough after taking the semi-finished medicine multiple times. Currently, it has reached 90% Spirit Root Fusion!

His normal height reached 2.08 meters, and his weight continued to increase with his height and bone structure, further enhancing his physical explosiveness!

In addition, all other basic stats have improved, with Dao Heart reaching level 12 (68.1%) and Mana Power breaking through to 401.1!

Zhang Yu felt that this wave of supplies, including various materials and medicines, would probably cost at least twenty or thirty Spirit Coin if he had to buy them himself!

At that moment, he had only one thought, "What a pity... we can't take it out!"

"Forget it, who eats at a buffet and then takes away the leftovers!"

"I just don't know if my current level is good enough to get into the top three in the class!"

"I'll update the data after class tomorrow, and then we'll see how the rankings are updated!"

Since taking leave, Zhang Yu has been running around the construction site every day and hasn't been to class for half a month. He has been relying on Yu Xinghan's notes to catch up on the course content!

Just then, the dormitory door opened and Le Mulan walked in!

Zhang Yu quickly said, "Here, let me bleed you a little more. You have your Foundation Establishment Exam in a few days, right?"

Although he focused on work and eating these days, Zhang Yu didn't forget to give some blood to Le Mulan to take!

Especially since he's been eating so well these past few days, the effects of his blood have become much stronger, allowing Le Mulan to also enjoy some benefits!

Yu Xinghan, standing to the side, said, "Brother, give me some too!"

Just as Zhang Yu was bleeding, a series of notifications appeared in his Eye Remains!

A theft of supplies occurred in the underground Second Layer floor of Ming Xin Pharmaceutical Factory's industrial park, with over 300 tons of materials missing!

Following an investigation by the security team, more than ten workers, including Zhang Hetian and Zeng Huaian, were identified as prime suspects. Upon questioning, the suspects confessed to the crime.

Looking at the notice, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "300 tons? They actually dared to take that? Wait... how did they take it? Did these dozen or so workers really take it?"

Just then, another series of notifications appeared!

Employee Zhang Yu, who bravely and relentlessly led the charge during this restoration project, single-handedly completed the cleanup of 1,200 tons of garbage, has been selected as Model Worker. This announcement is issued to commend him!

Zhang Yu wondered if he had unknowingly hauled so much trash while collecting things and carrying it out repeatedly.

At the same time, the wages for the past 15 days had also been credited to Zhang Yu's account, causing his balance to surge to 12.51 Spirit Coin!

Just as Zhang Yu was feeling excited looking at the amount of Spirit Coin, a message came from Tu Lishan!

"Zhang Yu, you did a great job this time!"

"Director Gao thinks highly of you!"

"There's a Wilderness Project next month, and the department plans to select a group of outstanding students from each year to train. Are you interested?"

Upon seeing Zhang Yu being selected as Model Worker, Ying Xin had a bad feeling!

After confirming through various channels that Zhang Yu had replaced her and gained the opportunity to participate in the field project, she felt even more resentful!

"On what grounds?"

"Gongshu Jin being chosen is a foregone conclusion, so that's fine... but why should Zhang Yu replace me?"

When she expressed her doubts to Tu Lishan, Tu Lishan chuckled and replied, "Director Gao wants to select some talented, strong, and hardworking individuals this time, all for the money..."

"You're a hard-working Civil Engineering engineer, but Ying, you're still a little lacking in that area!"

Tu Lishan thought to himself, "Only a sixth-generation Civil Engineering, and you already want to be at the top? You want to avoid dirty and hard work and wash away the smell of the earth? Does the Civil Engineering Department need someone like you? The director is looking for useful tools, not precious porcelain. If everyone is so good at slacking off and so unwilling to work hard, how will the department make money?"

He chuckled inwardly, "Just because he trains with Gongshu Jin every day, does he think he's one of the higher-ups?"

"But little do you know that university might be the closest you'll ever get to university in your entire lives!"

On the other side, Ying Xin was still Qi Ingestion and said, "I can endure hardship too, I can work my ass off!"

"Besides, I'm stronger than Zhang Yu. Shouldn't universities be about ability and rankings?"

"I want to have a showdown with Zhang Yu."

Upon hearing this, Tu Lishan smiled inwardly and said, "Alright, let's see who's more hardworking and who can endure more hardship!"

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