What’s the point of cultivating immortality if you don’t have money?.

Chapter 419 The Allure of the Weapon Forging System (Thanks to reader 20230821175232114)

Zhang Yu was playing with the gold-threaded jade disc in his hand.

This magical artifact is about the size of an average person's chest. It looks like a flat, round jade object with a palm-sized hole in the middle.

The surface of the jade disc is covered with dense golden patterns, resembling complex magical circuits, covering the entire disc.

As Zhang Yu poured his magical power into it, the golden jade disc floated into the air.

At the same time, various parameters of the Golden Jade Disc appeared in Zhang Yu's eyes, including mana capacity, power, and runtime.

"Run in follow mode".

As Zhang Yu gave the order, beams of dark light appeared from the golden jade disc, locking onto Zhang Yu before them.

Then the jade disc slowly floated behind him, like a halo behind his head, quietly hovering behind his head and moving with his body.

Besides the follow mode, the Golden Jade Disc also has attack, defense, and free modes, all of which have the most basic intelligence and can act according to the rules set by Zhang Yu.

"But in the end, it's still not as precise as operating it yourself."

With a thought, the golden jade disc behind Zhang Yu's head emitted layers of light, like a small sun illuminating the entire dormitory.

However, Zhang Yu only released a burst of light and did not activate any further functions.

"It would be bad if we broke anything in the dorm. Let's wait until we get to the construction site before trying."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu then channeled the power of the Deep Cold Dharma Meridian and the Blazing Sun Dharma Meridian into the Golden Thread Jade Wall.

He knew that the effects of the Golden Jade Disc would vary greatly depending on the type of special magic applied.

"With the gold-threaded jade disc, my efficiency on the construction site can be improved."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu subconsciously checked his bank account and found he had 36.15 spirit coins left.

In the past few months, he has been receiving 5 spirit coins from Zhang Pianpian every month to repay his loan, 10 spirit coins from Wen Wuyai every month for a monthly subscription, and he has also been working hard at the construction site, which has made his income rise steadily.

However, Zhang Yu's savings did not increase much, simply because the cost of refining weapons was too high.

Especially with the later weapon-refining techniques, the amount of spirit coins consumed in the simulation laboratory and the cost of purchasing materials in reality are all increasing.

In other words, Zhang Yu's basic attributes gradually reached the limit of Foundation Establishment, so he no longer needed to spend spirit coins to cultivate, saving him a sum of money each month. Otherwise, his savings would be even less at this moment.

"If it weren't for the subsidies I received for working hard at the construction site, my progress in refining weapons would probably be much slower."

Just as Zhang Yu was playing with the golden jade disc, Magnetism True Monarch sent him a message.

True Lord of Magnetic Pole: The Golden Thread Jade Disc is well refined.

Magnet Lord: Here's a suggestion for you.

Magnet Lord: Let Xingli help you with the orders. I've already mentioned it to her.
Zhang Yu's heart stirred slightly, and he asked: "Are you taking orders for weapon crafting?"
Magnet Pole True Lord: You've mastered the Azure Sand, the Taiyi Golden Liquid Pill, and the Golden Thread Jade Disc quite well now, haven't you?

Magnet Lord: I know you don't have enough capital and no spirit coins to stockpile materials.
Magnet Lord: So I'll take orders for weapon crafting and earn a labor fee.

Zhang Yu was naturally more than happy to accept this, since even if it was just earning a labor fee, it would still be more efficient than making money on a construction site.

However, Zhang Yu understood that the order volume was definitely not large, since most people would still choose large companies and platforms to buy magical artifacts.

Even if he only gets two or three orders a month, it's still a significant supplement to his training.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu couldn't help but feel grateful to Magnetism True Lord. His teacher truly understood what he lacked most right now.

Just then, Magnetism True Lord sent Zhang Yu another gift: a cultivation technique called "The Treasure Appraisal Manual".

The seemingly simple-sounding cultivation technique, "The Treasure Appraisal Manual," was one that Zhang Yu had known about for a long time but had never bought.

This is because the right to use this technique requires a full 50 spirit coins, plus a monthly renewal fee of 1 spirit coin.

The reason it is so expensive is that the "Treasure Appraisal Manual" is a technique that can be used to appraise many magical treasures and magical remains, which involves the copyright of many magical treasures and magical remains.

The reason for the monthly renewal fee is that this "Treasure Appraisal Manual" is constantly being updated, continuously incorporating newly discovered and created magical treasures and artifacts from Kunxu.

As one of the co-creators of "The Treasure Appraisal Manual", Magnet Master Zhenjun has a certain number of authorized slots each year.

Magnet Lord: Now that you've embarked on the path of weapon crafting, the basic ability to identify magical artifacts and their remains is indispensable.

Magnet Lord: Consider this "Treasure Appraisal Technique" a gift I gave you after you passed the weapon crafting exam in your second year of university.
Magnet Lord: As for that golden jade disc, consider it a gift from Old Gao to congratulate you on passing the weapon-refining exam.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Does Director Gao know that he's celebrating my passing the weapon-refining exam?"

Zhang Yu replied: Thank you, teacher.
He quickly downloaded the "Treasure Appraisal Manual" and stored it in his eye socket.

While browsing, he also saw the Chain Magic Diagram Set to which the "Treasure Appraisal Manual" belonged: Refining Prodigy
Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Unlike the techniques for creating various magical treasures, this 'Appraisal Technique' is a cultivation method that can trigger the Chain Magic Diagram." Zhang Yu understood that on the path of weapon crafting, in addition to the techniques for creating various magical treasures and magical artifacts, there are many cultivation methods that can be used to improve a person's related abilities in weapon crafting.

It resembles the Treasure Appraisal Manual before my eyes, yet it also seems like the Five Thunder Refining Technique, the Mortal World Weapon Forging Technique, or the Dragon Vein Treasure Forging Technique...

However, these techniques are different from most of the techniques Zhang Yu had practiced in the past; they all belong to the category of Taoist techniques.

Expensiveness is a characteristic of these Taoist techniques. Not only is the right to use them expensive, but the cost of cultivating them also far exceeds that of martial arts techniques.

All along, the various cultivation methods Zhang Yu practiced were either pure mental techniques, breathing exercises, or martial arts techniques. This was the first time he had the qualifications to practice a Taoist technique like the "Treasure Appraisal Manual."

The main reason for this is the high cost of Taoist techniques and cultivation methods.

“Taoist techniques often require special materials to cultivate, such as various types of thunder and fire, special substances like mortal energy and celestial energy, or special environments like dragon veins and yin caves.”

"Some Taoist techniques consume a great deal of spiritual energy, and require the purchase of special magical power that one does not possess."

"If it involves techniques for refining artifacts, then various magical treasures are often needed to assist in the cultivation..."

Zhang Yu sighed inwardly. This was the reason why he did not choose to practice weapon crafting techniques after embarking on the path of weapon crafting.

After all, the production techniques for various magical artifacts were already a huge financial burden for Zhang Yu, and he simply didn't have the money to develop any more weapon-refining techniques.

According to Zhang Yu's original plan, he would at least wait until his weapon-refining skills had improved to a certain level and he could break even before considering weapon-refining techniques.

"This is probably why the first three years of the weapon crafting department's curriculum do not require weapon crafting techniques."

"If we pursue both paths simultaneously, the economic pressure will be too great, and I'm afraid many students in the weapon crafting department won't be able to handle it."

Zhang Yu became increasingly delighted with the "Treasure Appraisal Manual" before him. Having the right to use it, gifted by the True Lord of Magnetic Extremes, truly saved him a significant amount of money.

Magnet Lord: Are you sure you want to continue hiding our relationship? Aren't you going to study in the Weapon Forging Department?

Zhang Yu: I'm sorry, True Lord, Director Gao has been very kind to me, and I don't want to hurt him.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, "After this final exam, I will be able to master three of the seven essential skills of civil engineering."

"As for the upcoming civil engineering competition, I have already asked Director Gao, and the top seven will also be awarded two spots for the Seven Civil Engineering Masters."

"If I get one more spot, I'll have mastered four of the Seven Wonders of Earth and Wood."

"Once I get my military certification, and I pass three of the seven civil engineering tests in the department, and then obtain the three unique skills..."

As Zhang Yu thought of this, he seemed to see the military-grade martial arts technique, the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power, beckoning to him.

Magnet Lord: Although I can continue to guide you in the knowledge of weapon crafting, and can also secretly grant you a degree in weapon crafting.
Magnet Lord: But if you don't publicly join the Weapon Forging Department, you'll have no chance to master its true secrets.

Magnet Master: For example, my two military-grade techniques in the weapon-refining system, "The Formless Heart Weapon of Heaven and Earth's Calamity" and "The Great Void Divine Weapon Strategy".

Magnetism True Lord: There are also military-grade magical artifacts and treasures such as the Heavenly Sun God, the Vacuum Calamity Transformation Diagram, and the Taihao Sacred Law Sword Formation; you would have no chance to learn from or even acquire them.

Magnet Lord: Like your senior sister Ye Xingli, who has already cultivated the "Great Void Divine Artifact Strategy" and is about to complete the crafting of the Vacuum Calamity Transformation Diagram.

Fuki commented, "The weapon crafting department is indeed more powerful than the civil engineering department; they have far more military-grade power."

Zhang Yu's heart skipped a beat: "Is this Magnet Pole True Monarch trying to tempt me with all this?"

But he had to admit that it would be impossible for him not to be moved at all by what Magnetism True Lord said.

Even if he were to go to the weapon crafting department to learn these military-grade powers, Zhang Yu wanted to first learn the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power in the Civil Engineering department.

After all, he has already completed almost half of this journey.

Fu Ji smiled and said, "The True Lord of Magnetic Pole was just giving you the opportunity to become his disciple at first."

"And since last year's civil engineering competition, she has seen your physical talent and is willing to give you the opportunity to be her secret disciple."

"Now that we have witnessed your weapon-refining talent, it seems that True Lord Magnetism believes you have a great chance of mastering military-grade weapon-refining capabilities, and therefore intends to make our relationship public in the future."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly, thinking to himself that through repeated interactions, he had indeed gradually sensed the change in Magnetism True Monarch's attitude towards him.

Fu Ji continued, "She's definitely trying to seduce you right now. Even if you really want to switch to the weapon crafting department, it won't be something you can do in a short time. You can take advantage of this time to master the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power. There's no need to reveal your relationship in advance and cause Director Gao to feel disgusted."

“The Magnet Pole True Lord must also know this. I think this guy is just giving you a little temptation in advance to strengthen your determination to make your relationship public in the future.”

Zhang Yu: I need to think about it.

Magnet Lord: No rush, take your time to consider it.

(End of this chapter)