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

Chapter 467 Company Cost Optimization, Participation in Major Experimental Projects

On a field construction site.

As Zhang Yu circulated his magical power, a surge of powerful energy erupted forth.

Immediately afterwards, the Taiyi Golden Liquid Pill, which had been modified by Zhang Yu, was incorporated into it, and the originally white qi quickly turned into gold.

After a period of practice and final hands-on experience, Zhang Yu completed the transformation of all his Taiyi Golden Elixir Pills and integrated them into one.

At this moment, the modified and fused Taiyi Golden Liquid Pill, enhanced within Zhang Yu's protective aura, gradually made it impossible to distinguish between the two.

In the next instant, with a thought from Zhang Yu, the golden qi rapidly changed.

In the blink of an eye, the protective energy transformed from a golden cloud-like state into torrents of golden energy, roaring back and forth around Zhang Yuzhou like water dragons.

A moment later, the qi transformed from the form of a golden torrent into layers of golden armor, like layers of defensive fortifications, protecting Zhang Yu.

With the enhancement of the modified Taiyi Golden Liquid Pill, Zhang Yu's protective energy could freely transform between gaseous, liquid, and solid states, gaining a defensive power far exceeding that of his original protective energy.

At the same time, this transformation is faster, more agile, and more changeable than the original simple Taiyi Golden Elixir.

Even after he struck out with his palm, leaving a large crater in the ground with his surging energy, a golden palm print remained.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "With the enhancement of the modified and fused Taiyi Golden Liquid Pill, even if my Qi is out of my control, it can remain in the world for a long time."

With these layers of changes in qi, Zhang Yu was confident that he had many more defensive options. Even if he were to fight Chan Rong's Great Sun Aspects again, he would have more room to maneuver, and at least his injuries would be much lighter.

With his further application, strands of golden humanoid qi suddenly formed, transforming into a formless warrior with a sturdy body.

After experimenting with modifying and fusing the Taiyi Golden Liquid Pill, Zhang Yu took out a magic weapon called the Yin-Yang Shield.

This magical artifact appears to be a round bead, but as Zhang Yu channeled his magical power into it, fire dragons immediately sprang from within, swirling around Zhang Yu and eventually transforming into a massive fire shield that enveloped him.

Then, as Zhang Yu used this magic weapon, the fire dragon dissipated and transformed into wisps of icy mist that condensed in the air and enveloped his body.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "These two Yin-Yang shields can activate the Fire Shield and the Ice Shield for defense."

"The two defense modes can not only resist some physical attacks, but more importantly, they can resist drastic temperature changes."

"If I had this Yin-Yang Shield when I fought Chan Rong, it would have been much easier to fight against his Great Sun Forms."

But Zhang Yu also understood that before facing King Kong University, he hadn't even received the project funds, so he had no time to prepare for the upgrading of his magic weapons.

Even now, with his savings just over 140 spirit coins, he immediately lent 100 to Zhang Pianpian. He wasn't exactly flush with cash and had only upgraded these two magic items.

"I estimate that we will be fighting against Tianjian University next, so I need to prepare some more useful magic weapons."

Thinking about the competition with Tianjian University, Zhang Yu became slightly excited, not because of Tianjian University's strength, but because if he went to Tianjian University to compete, he would be able to see Bai Zhenzhen again.

"Unbeknownst to me, it's been over a year since I last met Ah-Zhen."

"After I visit Tianjian University and see her, I must have a good talk with her."

After testing the two new magical artifacts, Zhang Yu turned around and returned to the construction site to start working again.

As he unleashed the divine power of Kunlun Mountain Moving, towering rocks and soil shot into the sky, the earth was split apart, the mountains were decomposed, and the entire construction site resumed efficient operation.

Zhang Yu felt like he was the most expensive, core, and productive piece of super-large equipment on the construction site, with all the other tools and employees working around him.

Just then, Fuki sent a document, saying, "This is my new company financial statement. I sent it to you yesterday. Have you looked at it?"

Zhang Yu nodded casually: "I've seen it. What's wrong?"

Although he had already seen it, Zhang Yu didn't really know much about this area. He just felt that the company was operating well and that he should just keep working hard.

But then Fukihime said, "The costs are rising!"

"Have you noticed the wear and tear on the magical artifacts from the employees' use, as well as the rate of mana consumption?"

Zhang Yu said, "It's normal for magic weapons to wear out, right? Besides, how can you use a magic weapon without consuming magic power?"

Fukihime said, "The wear and tear on magical artifacts has increased by 1.2% compared to last month, and the consumption of mana has increased by 5%!"

"Do you even realize we lack oversight in this area?!"

"Just like the toilet paper in the office building, if it's not supervised and employees are allowed to use it freely, they can abuse it ten or a hundred times more!"

"The same goes for mana consumption. I know you have a fast mana recovery rate, but that's not a reason for employees to abuse it."

In a flash, Zhang Yu's gaze swept over Zhao Tianxing, Mo Tianyi, Hu Yuntao, Che Yufei, and several elders of the Ying family on the construction site.

He began by saying, "Everyone is working quite diligently, so there's no question of abuse, right? At most, Zhao Tianxing and the others lack experience, which led to some losses."

"Moreover, new projects are inherently more difficult, so it's normal for there to be more losses."

Fuki said with exasperation, "But we can't ignore this, especially as the company grows bigger and has more and more employees. How can we manage without standards in this regard?"

“These veteran employees are used to the free use of magic power, and they will lead new employees to do the same in the future. In the end, everyone in the company will abuse magic power, greatly increasing the company’s operating costs. It will be more troublesome to change things then.”

"And you could have sold this wasted mana to make a profit, and now you could have earned an extra 1 to 2 spirit coins every month."

"This back-and-forth exchange results in a huge difference, which will further reduce the company's competitiveness."

Zhang Yu frowned slightly, but had to admit that Fu Ji was right. Just then, Fu Ji sent Zhang Yu another document.

Zhang Yu asked, "What is this?"

Fuki said, "The mana quota table."

“Starting tomorrow, I will give an assessment of the amount of magic each employee needs to use on the construction site every day. Those who do not exceed the limit will receive a bonus at the end of the month, let’s call it the monthly bonus. Those who exceed this amount will have their wages deducted.”

Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback, and instinctively frowned, saying, "Won't deducting wages cause dissatisfaction among the staff?"

"Still not satisfied?" Fuki said, "You paid them quite well, especially those two lousy college graduates. They're really lowering the company's standards. I wouldn't even want them as receptionists. If it were up to me, I would have fired them long ago."

So after finishing work for the day, Zhang Yu explained the mana quota issue in the company group chat.

Zhao Tianxing: Received
Mo Tianyi: Received
Hu Yuntao: Okay
Yingxin's grandfather: It should have been done a long time ago
Che Yufei: Support!

Seeing the employees in the group happily accepting the new rules, Zhang Yu also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Then, thinking that the company's monthly profits would be higher, he couldn't help but feel a little happy.

However, at the same time, another thought arose in Zhang Yu's mind, and he said, "I feel a little awkward talking about these things directly with the employees."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Alas, it's a pity that Fu Ji's identity cannot be exposed, otherwise it would be better to let her discuss these matters."

Fuki said, "The company is still small, so we have to handle all kinds of big and small matters ourselves."

"When the company is in a better situation next year, we might be able to help you hire someone to do some odd jobs."

Just then, Yu Xinghan sent a message.

Yu Xinghan: Zhang Yu, have you had many strangers adding you as a friend lately?

Zhang Yu nodded slightly. Since he obtained his military certificate and defeated Ping Han, he had received many new friends.

After he mastered the Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power and defeated King Kong University, he has recently received even more calls from strangers.

The group was a mixed bag, and Zhang Yu couldn't tell whether they were scammers or had ulterior motives, so he simply didn't bother adding any of them.

Zhang Yu: There are quite a few.

Yu Xinghan: If you find it troublesome and are afraid of missing out on making money, how about I help you contact these people?
Zhang Yu's heart stirred slightly. He knew that the other party was managing some students who wanted to receive his guidance.

In the past few months, Zhang Yu has also met several of them who possess innate special magical powers.

However, whether we can obtain the Dao Seed from them requires more time of observation.

Upon hearing Yu Xinghan's suggestion, Zhang Yu thought it was feasible, but the specific cooperation method obviously still needed to be discussed.

……

Just as Zhang Yu was busy with his work.

The Civil Engineering team from Vanfa University has defeated another opponent.

As mud and sand filled the air, a raging mudslide swallowed a large part of the construction site.

Su Yanyang followed his teammates out of the arena, sighing to himself, "Playing against the colonel was so much easier."

"I wish it could always be this easy."

Just then, sensing Xiao Yunji's gaze, Su Yanyang asked curiously, "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Xiao Yunji shook her head and said, "It's nothing, I just feel... have you been a bit lax lately?"

Su Yanyang laughed and said, "Relax? It's okay to relax a little. It's just a colonel. Do we have to be fully focused?"

Just then, the group saw a checkpoint not far ahead inspecting people passing through.

Li Zhen said, "Recently, many colonels have been conducting increasingly strict inspections. I heard that some cults are making a comeback, and many members are even refusing to work overtime."

Xiao Yunji sneered from the side: "He won't even work overtime to earn money, and he still needs someone to watch over him? A colonel is a colonel, he's destined not to go far on the path of immortality."

She looked at Su Yanyang beside her and said, "Don't you think so?"

Su Yanyang nodded slightly: "Yes...yes."

……

While Zhang Yu was busy at the construction site that day, he suddenly received a message from his homeroom teacher, Jiao Lei.

Jiao Lei Zhenren: Zhang Yu, there's a great project at school that needs outstanding students from each class to participate.
Jiao Lei Zhenren: Do you want to participate?
Zhang Yu: What project?
Master Jiao Lei: I heard it's research in the field of dual cultivation.

Jiao Lei Zhenren: It seems to be an exploration of new technologies.

Jiao Lei Zhenren: Are you interested?

Zhang Yu: For the sake of the school, I have no choice but to do my duty.

(End of this chapter)