Chapter 518: Family Haunted and You Didn't Know?

Zhang Pianpian: "You're an expert in civil engineering. Didn't anything happen on the construction site that bothered you?"

Zhang Yu's heart stirred as he read Zhang Pianpian's words. All sorts of thoughts, inspirations, and suspicions immediately surged in his mind, and memories of various scenes from the construction site flashed continuously.

Zhang Yu licked his lips and replied, "It seems there are many issues."

Zhang Pianpian: "Logically speaking, a distinguished Nascent Soul True Monarch could easily manage a lab, undertake numerous projects, or secure many patents. There are plenty of ways to earn money."

Zhang Pianpian: "Someone like him, who still has to sit in an office and earn money through such exploitation, even if he's Magneto True Monarch's junior brother, probably isn't a powerful figure among Nascent Souls. But it's also normal; many older Nascent Souls like him ascended early in previous eras but didn't continue learning much, so it's common for them to be outcompeted by later Nascent Souls."

Zhang Pianpian: "Let's investigate first. If he truly is indestructible with no weaknesses, then so be it."

Several days later.

In the wilderness.

Zhang Yu activated the Heaven Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power, hovering in the void, tens of thousands of meters above the ground.

At this moment, Zhang Yu had nothing on him. Not only were his various magical artifacts absent, but even his eye-bone was temporarily removed. He was entirely in a state of pure physical body, a state often referred to as a "Spirit-Severed Body," to avoid all forms of spiritual realm tracking.

His gaze swept over the brightly lit construction site below, and his form gradually began to dissipate.

This was the first time Zhang Yu used the power of this divine spiritual root since replicating Bai Zhenzhen's Green Lotus Sword Embryo Dao Seed.

In addition to its adaptive and enhancing abilities, Bai Zhenzhen's divine spiritual root possessed a hidden ability that she gradually mastered after years of training.

Especially after her spiritual root evolved from a Celestial Spiritual Root to a Divine Spiritual Root, its hidden ability also made a qualitative leap.

It was precisely with this hidden ability that Bai Zhenzhen not only concealed herself but also her flying sword during the previous flying sword competition, devastating opponents with her invisible sword art and achieving a respectable ranking.

However, Zhang Yu usually stayed within the university city, where surveillance equipment was everywhere, and his Dharma Bones and magical artifacts were all connected to the spiritual realm. Under these numerous constraints, he had never dared to use this ability of his divine spiritual root, to avoid revealing himself and being detected.

Now, having flown to the wilderness and being in a state of pure physical body, as Zhang Yu activated the divine spiritual root's hidden ability, he vanished into thin air like a wisp of smoke.

Feeling his invisible and intangible state, Zhang Yu circulated his magic power, and his body slowly descended towards the construction site.

Fukihime, also sensing all this, felt a jolt in her heart: "When did Zhang Yu gain this ability? Is it related to Bai Zhenzhen's divine spiritual root?"

She wanted to open her mouth and ask but thought better of it, muttering to herself, "This kid, Zhang Yu, isn't willing to tell me many of his secrets. It's pointless to ask; I'll just observe slowly."

Controlling his speed, Zhang Yu descended deep into the construction site with hardly any commotion.

Observing the workers around him who saw but did not notice him, Zhang Yu felt a strange sensation welling up within him.

"Ah Zhen's divine spiritual root ability is really suitable for causing trouble."

However, the thought that Bai Zhenzhen's sword qi, when aimed at him in the future, might also be this invisible and undetectable, made Zhang Yu's gaze turn serious.

"After all, with the Sword Dao of Extreme Emotion, even slight emotional fluctuations, whether happy or unhappy, can trigger sword qi."

"I still need to seize the time to improve my strength."

Next, Zhang Yu floated in mid-air, continuing deeper into the construction site. Along the way, for safety, in addition to using his divine spiritual root to conceal himself, he also employed the Evil God's detection and surveillance rituals to constantly sense the presence of various monitoring devices and evade them one by one.

With the double assurance of his divine spiritual root and surveillance evasion, Zhang Yu moved as if into an uninhabited land, searching everywhere until he finally found several workers moving materials in a corner of the construction site.

"Sure enough, these guys are stealing things from the construction site."

Zhang Yu took out his old phone, switched to camera mode, and started filming.

Fearing that his eye-bone might leave unnecessary traces, Zhang Yu even used an old, disconnected phone to record the video.

But soon, his eyes widened.

"Is this... material from the artifact refining factory?"

Previously, Zhang Yu, unskilled in artifact refining, would likely not have been able to distinguish these materials. But now, having attained a certain level in artifact refining, he quickly discerned what the workers in front of him were doing.

"These guys are replacing artifact refining materials? Using inferior materials to replace the factory's high-quality refining materials?"

Zhang Yu made a quick mental calculation: the difference in price for this exchange was at least tenfold.

Zhang Yu had only intended to capture some construction site shenanigans, but he unexpectedly stumbled upon a much larger case. He gasped inwardly, "They're incredibly bold; this factory was invested in by Magneto."

"Wait, could this be Magneto's idea?"

Zhang Yu shook his head, feeling it unlikely. As far as he knew, Magneto had been striving for God Transformation status for years and wouldn't jeopardize her reputation or diminish her brand value at such a crucial time.

"These people alone couldn't pull this off. There must be artifact refiners involved, perhaps even trusted confidantes handling it..."

So Zhang Yu filmed and tracked them, and soon he saw someone who appeared to be an artifact refining student.

Bian Hao, a disciple of Thunder True Monarch, unwittingly exposed himself on camera, patiently directing everything.

Several hours later, Zhang Yu handed the video to Zhang Pianpian.

After watching the video's content, Zhang Pianpian smiled faintly and said, "It's enough."

Zhang Yu asked, "Senior Sister, how do you plan to use it? Report it to the higher-ups? Or send it directly to Magneto True Monarch?"

Zhang Pianpian replied, "Reporting it would mean making an enemy of the entire artifact refining department."

"If I send it to Magneto True Monarch, her spiritual realm abilities are strong, and I'd have to guard against her reverse-tracking... it would be very troublesome."

"Moreover, even if she found out, she would certainly try to quietly suppress it."

"This weapon... is better suited for those within the artifact refining department who oppose Thunder True Monarch."

Zhang Yu then asked, "What about my project payment?"

Zhang Pianpian: "Don't mention this matter yourself; let someone else speak for you."

"In front of Magneto True Monarch, just maintain your identity as a good disciple and a good experimental subject."

Inside the laboratory.

The God Transformation Dharma Bone was affixed to Zhang Yu's forehead, accompanying him through various tests.

Magneto True Monarch showed a satisfied smile as she looked at the test data.

Magneto True Monarch: "Alright, Zhang Yu, come down and rest for a bit."

Zhang Yu: "It's alright, Teacher, I can continue."

Magneto True Monarch: "When I tell you to come, you come."

Zhang Yu approached Magneto True Monarch and saw her reach out into the air. Under swirling gusts of True Qi, she removed the God Transformation Dharma Bone from his forehead.

Then, Magneto True Monarch's magic power surged in her hand, and wisps of it seemed to flow between her and the God Transformation Dharma Bone.

Observing this scene, Zhang Yu's heart stirred: "Teacher's grasp of the God Transformation Dharma Bone has deepened again. Can she already exchange magic power with it?"

Zhang Yu spoke, "Teacher, have there been new breakthroughs in your research?"

Magneto True Monarch nodded, saying with satisfaction, "Thanks to your tests during this period, I've gradually grasped the operational principles of this God Transformation Dharma Bone."

"This Dharma Bone of Immortal Nectar God Monarch thoroughly explores the principles of Yin-Yang transformation in the human body. By imitating the aura of Yin-Yang transformation within your body, I can now draw out some of the profound mysteries within the Dharma Bone."

"Next, I need to identify the various principles of Yin-Yang transformation, the corresponding states of the Dharma Bone, discover their patterns, and simultaneously decipher the underlying technology..."

Magneto True Monarch was indeed pleased at this moment. After all, her efforts to achieve God Transformation status hadn't been very smooth in recent years. Any results from this God Transformation Dharma Bone would be significant bonuses.

After all, among the top ten universities, how many Nascent Souls could understand a God Transformation Dharma Bone? And how many Nascent Souls even possessed one?

Both the opportunity and the capability were extremely rare.

Magneto True Monarch was equally eager for this.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "My teacher is truly formidable in artifact refining. Can she really uncover the mysteries of a God Transformation Dharma Bone?"

Zhang Yu's gaze swept over a few fleeting words on her chest, and he thought to himself, "The Exploitation of the Works of Nature... this Dao Seed sounds incredibly powerful."

Through extensive contact in the laboratory and his previous accumulation of knowledge, Zhang Yu could now faintly discern the name of Magneto True Monarch's Dao Seed.

Magneto True Monarch touched Zhang Yu's body with her hand and said, "Ah, your artifact refining cultivation method seems to have improved recently, hasn't it?"

"God Transformation is indeed God Transformation. The dual cultivation method accumulated in the Dharma Bone can bring you so many benefits."

Zhang Yu dutifully replied, "It's all thanks to Teacher's excellent research."

Magneto True Monarch smiled. It would be impossible for her not to feel a sense of pride, being able to achieve renown with a God Transformation Dharma Bone at the Nascent Soul realm.

Just then, a shimmer of light and shadow appeared in the spiritual realm, and Thunder True Monarch's projection descended.

Looking at Magneto True Monarch, Thunder True Monarch greeted warmly, "Senior Sister, were you looking for me?"

As he spoke, he subtly glanced at Zhang Yu beside him.

In response to Thunder True Monarch's greeting, Magneto True Monarch said nothing, but the smile had slowly faded from her face.

She traced a few scars on Zhang Yu's hand and said indifferently, "Left from your cultivation?"

Zhang Yu nodded, "Accidentally left them."

Magneto True Monarch sighed, "Heavenly Scroll True Monarch told me everything. You bought low-quality materials, leading to severe repercussions in your artifact refining cultivation, which is why you got these injuries, right?"

"Not enough money?"

"Your project payment has been continuously delayed?"

Zhang Yu softly replied, "The project payment also follows established procedures. The department has its own difficulties. Some people get paid first, others later. You can't just consider my case alone."

Magneto True Monarch nodded, gently rubbed Zhang Yu's head, and sighed, "If only everyone in this artifact refining department were as sensible as you."

Observing this scene, Thunder True Monarch's eyes flickered as he thought to himself, "This kid Zhang Yu, did he complain about me to Senior Sister? Hmph, Senior Sister seems quite fond of this newly accepted junior disciple lately."

"But what does she mean by dragging me here to listen to her say all this? Does she expect me to show weakness in front of a junior like this? Senior Sister is truly getting more muddled with age..."

Just as Thunder True Monarch was secretly grumbling, Magneto True Monarch spoke, "How much material did you swap out from the factory that Ten Thousand Dao Artisans Sect and I invested in together?"

Thunder True Monarch's body stiffened. Only then did he notice the coldness in Magneto True Monarch's gaze.

Magneto True Monarch said calmly, "That position you're sitting on, vacate it. Don't sit there anymore."

Thunder True Monarch exclaimed in shock, "Senior Sister!"

Magneto True Monarch: "Hand over your disciple, Bian Hao. That will be an explanation to the department."

Thunder True Monarch cried out, "Senior Sister, my disciple has invested so much money, and he's almost ready for Core Formation..."

"Damn your Core Formation!"

Magneto True Monarch seized the air, fiercely gripping the head of Thunder True Monarch's projection.

In an instant, spiritual realm light flickered violently. Despite the layers of obstruction from the university city's buildings, in Thunder True Monarch's office, his glass-like head violently shuddered, suddenly heated up, and a scorched handprint formed on it.

"Has your brain turned to stone? Getting some money is one thing, but you want to ruin the reputation of the artifact refining department? Do you have no idea what I've been striving for these past few years?"

Thunder True Monarch exclaimed in alarm, "Senior Sister, what... what are you saying? I don't understand!"

Magneto True Monarch jabbed a finger into the projection's head, and in an instant, a video was directly transmitted.

"Stringsound True Monarch sent this to me. If I hadn't suppressed it, it wouldn't be me talking to you right now."

Staring at the video content, Thunder True Monarch struggled desperately, "It wasn't me! I never told them to do such a thing!"

Magneto True Monarch snorted coldly, "Then you're even more foolish! You didn't even know there was a ghost in your own house?"