Chapter 267: Zhang Yu's Rare Treasures, Sister Contacts

Looking at the message on her phone, Le Mulan knew it was from her brother, sent via the company's dedicated line.

Le Mulan knew that a key reason why powerful families across the regions continually cultivated their descendants to ascend to the second layer was to maintain connections with second-layer companies. This allowed them to control more trade-related resources, information, and even influence, thereby earning greater profits from trade between the first and second layers.

After Le Jingchen finished his college entrance exams and ascended to the second layer, he had clearly reunited with the Le family members already there and established connections with the company.

Even after moving to the second layer, he remained concerned about Zhang Yu.

He even used a rare opportunity to communicate via the company's dedicated line for this very purpose.

Le Mulan sensed that someone higher up was likely also paying attention to Zhang Yu.

At that moment, looking at the message, Le Mulan thought to herself, "Is it confirmed genuine?"

Le Mulan felt what the sender said made perfect sense.

As the most prominent figure on Kunxu's first layer, Zhang Yu's data and samples were naturally highly sought after and incredibly valuable, desired by countless factions.

It was rumored that many influential families from Xiandu had traveled thousands of miles to Songyang solely to obtain genuine 'seeds' to optimize their bloodlines.

Despite many seeking various data and samples from Zhang Yu, no one had managed to develop any valuable products from them, even after such a long time.

All that existed were numerous nutritional supplements, health products, and beauty products bearing Zhang Yu's name, which the Le family's research revealed to be nothing but scams.

Le Mulan mused, "Zhang Yu should be producing the seeds right now, shouldn't he?"

"I'll go take a look... The worst that can happen is he catches me and kicks me out."

"Anyway, he never said I couldn't look."

Considering the importance of the 'goods', Le Mulan felt she couldn't rest easy until she confirmed them with her own eyes.

"After all, it concerns so many fields and markets: medicine, genetics, bloodlines, and physical modification."

"It also involves the family, and even my own future development..."

"Even if Zhang Yu blames me for not trusting him, I still need to confirm it."

With that thought, Le Mulan could no longer restrain herself. She stood up and looked in the direction Zhang Yu had just gone: the apartment's second floor.

There, a priceless treasure awaited.

A moment later, Le Mulan's heart leaped with joy: "It's genuine!"

As Le Mulan watched, Zhang Yu seemed to sense something. His gaze instinctively swept towards the doorway, a flicker of astonishment crossed his face, and his body tensed up...

Le Mulan gasped inwardly, "The rare treasure is about to fall!"

In that instant, many thoughts raced through Le Mulan's mind.

If it hit the ground, would it be contaminated?

If she let this opportunity pass, would the quality of the next batch deteriorate, affecting research results?

Would Zhang Yu, out of anger, provide a fake product next time?

And before her... was a treasure so genuine it couldn't be any more real.

When Le Mulan came to her senses, she had already opened the door, dropped to one knee, and extended her hands...

In the quiet air, their eyes met.

Zhang Yu was furious. "You...!"

Le Mulan said, somewhat ashamed, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to distrust you."

Zhang Yu retorted, "Is this a matter of trust?"

Meanwhile, Le Mulan thought, "So hot, such powerful vitality."

Seeing Zhang Yu angrily stand up, Le Mulan quickly turned her back and said, "I'll take this."

Every time Zhang Yu thought he understood the people of Kunxu, he found they consistently managed to push his boundaries of what was acceptable.

Watching Le Mulan guard the 'secret treasure', Zhang Yu sighed deeply and waved his hand in resignation. "At least get a measuring cup."

"And don't forget to wash your hands."

Le Mulan shook her head. "No need, I've sealed it with True Qi."

Then she smiled faintly. "Besides, over the past two years, I've already overcome my inner weaknesses."

"Whether rich or poor, people can now transform in my eyes at any moment. I can easily accept whatever comes from you; I'm no longer fazed."

Zhang Yu opened his mouth, but found himself at a loss for words.

Le Mulan continued, "Zhang Yu, this was my fault. I'll properly apologize to you next time."

Impatient to get the item back, she quickly mumbled an apology to Zhang Yu and hurried away.

Watching her retreating back, Zhang Yu silently pulled on his pants, muttering to himself, "The people here in Kunxu truly have no shame when it comes to making money or getting stronger."

"Huh?" Zhang Yu looked at the doorknob, annoyed. "I knew I locked the door. Did she just break the lock and barge in?"

Just then, his phone vibrated again. Zhang Yu picked it up and saw it was a message from Song Hailong about an endorsement event.

Zhang Yu had recently renewed his endorsement contract with Xianyun Group, planning to earn more money before leaving the first layer. He aimed to accumulate at least 50 million to exchange for 5 spirit coins upon reaching the second layer.

Zhang Yu thought, "I'll use any extra money to bring more supplies from the first layer."

"Food must be expensive up there. I can bring more long-lasting synthetic food to save on meal costs initially."

Time continued to fly by. That day, Master Xinghuo taught Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen something new.

Master Xinghuo had changed his face, forming it from flesh and blood into that of a handsome, elegant, middle-aged man.

As his facial muscles shifted, he quickly transformed from the handsome man into an ordinary-looking young man.

Master Xinghuo then said to Zhang Yu, "Controlling your muscles to change your appearance and form is something you should already be able to do."

"While this technique isn't difficult, it often produces surprising results in both combat and daily practice when used unexpectedly."

Master Xinghuo remarked with some emotion, "Back when I was in the Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment stages, I relied on this incredible skill of changing faces and transforming. I often fought against multiple opponents, weaving in and out of large security teams nine times, and ultimately succeeded in my cash-on-delivery missions."

Master Xinghuo began to meticulously instruct Zhang Yu on the key points and tricks of face and body transformation.

"When you can see someone on the road and transform into their exact likeness within a second, making it indistinguishable to others, then you'll know this technique is nearly mastered."

For Bai Zhenzhen, however, Master Xinghuo proposed a different focus.

"Ah Zhen, you're very fast, but you take too many risks in combat."

"It's fine when you encounter opponents slower than you, but if you face someone faster, you could be instantly killed."

"Actually, being fast isn't just good for close combat; it's also very suitable for ranged combat."

"After all, if you're fast enough, you can fight while moving, minimizing your injuries."

"For now, learn a foundational hidden weapon technique. Build a strong base, and you can delve deeper into it once you ascend to the upper layers."

Thus, under Master Xinghuo's guidance, and due to the limited conditions on the first layer, Bai Zhenzhen first began to learn a Qi Condensation stage technique, initiating her training in hidden weapons.

Inside the apartment.

Zhang Yu twisted his body, his bones cracking like great dragons stretching through all his muscles and tendons.

Everlasting Spring and Autumn Meditation: Level 20Physical Strength: Level 10.73

"Finally, the Everlasting Spring and Autumn Meditation, a body-refining technique, has reached Level 20."

"However, relying solely on this body-refining technique, it has taken me over three months to reach this point."

"At this rate, it might take me three or four years to raise my physical strength to Level 20, the limit for Foundation Establishment."

"Considering that each subsequent level of physical strength becomes increasingly powerful and harder to cultivate, requiring more and more nutrients... this timeframe could be even longer."

"The resources for immortal cultivation on the first layer are still too limited."

Zhang Yu sighed, then began to feel the effects of the Level 20 Everlasting Spring and Autumn Meditation.

Upon reaching Level 20, this cultivation method allowed Zhang Yu to use the longevity-enhancing spiritual energy cultivated through the Everlasting Spring and Autumn Meditation to temporarily enter a state of suspended animation, or hibernation.

"Once in this state, my ability to digest medicine, metabolize toxins, and even recover from physical injuries will greatly increase."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "My self-healing ability is truly growing stronger and stronger."

A short while later, an alarm chimed, signaling the scheduled call with Zhang Pianpian.

As soon as Zhang Yu stepped out of the training room, he saw Bai Zhenzhen already operating the screen in the living room.

A few minutes later, with a flash on the screen, Zhang Pianpian's figure appeared.

On the screen, a halo of brilliant silver light shone behind Zhang Pianpian's head, like a radiant full moon.

Above her head, a line of text appeared: "Myriad Law University, Talisman Department, Foundation Establishment Realm, Rank 49."

Bai Zhenzhen exclaimed, "Mom, what's that on your head?"

Zhang Pianpian explained, "I recently broke into the top 100 in my department, so I chose to display my rank above my head."

"You must remember, ranking is extremely important in university. Whether students, teachers, or even school administrators, everyone is part of different rankings."

"The higher your rank, and the more ranking lists you appear on, the higher your personal value."

"The only reason someone wouldn't display their rank is if it's too low, making it a source of humiliation. Such people are like weeds in the university; they're disregarded wherever they go."