Chapter 405: Myriad Laws Divine Transformation, Cultivation Test Medicine

Hearing Xiao Qingxuan's words, Zhang Yu curiously asked, "Has the intensity of the university war increased again?"

Xiao Qingxuan nodded, "Initially, only a few vocational colleges were involved. Gradually, universities from the 72 lower-tier institutions began to participate. More recently, teachers from the 36 upper-tier institutions have been found embroiled in the conflict, and even students have been caught in the crossfire and died."

Hearing this, Zhang Yu asked, "Senior Xiao, do you think the top ten universities will get involved?"

Xiao Qingxuan shook his head in response.

Zhang Yu, intrigued, asked, "You don't think so?"

Zhang Yu was surprised that Xiao Qingxuan, who belonged to the war faction, believed the top ten universities would not join the conflict.

Xiao Qingxuan explained, "I don't know whether the top ten will participate in the war or not; ultimately, it's not something the lower-tier schools can decide! As long as all the Divine Transformation Lords are resolved to peace, then no matter how chaotic things get below—even if levels 2, 3, and 4 are reduced to scorched earth—the top ten will not intervene. But who knows what the Divine Transformation Lords are truly thinking? Furthermore, their opinions are likely not unified. For example, among our three headmasters at Myriad Dharma University, some probably wish for war, while others desire peace! Otherwise, why would our Civil Engineering Department have two factions? Ultimately, the attitudes of the various departments are merely extensions of the three headmasters' wills, and the choices of students and teachers are simply influenced by the interests held by the Divine Lords."

Listening to Xiao Qingxuan's narration, Zhang Yu nodded repeatedly. Having been at Myriad Dharma University for a while, he knew that its three Divine Transformation Lords currently served as headmaster and vice-headmasters. Of course, Myriad Dharma University had more than just two vice-headmasters; in addition to the two Divine Transformation Lords, there were also five Nascent Soul True Monarchs serving as vice-headmasters, each overseeing different areas.

Zhang Yu then asked, "Regarding the departments, I know the Artifact Forging Engineering College, where the Artifact Forging Department is located, is pro-war, and the Economic Management College, where the Finance Department is located, is pro-peace. What about the Daoist Arts College, where the Daoist Arts Department is?"

Although Zhang Yu had asked Zhang Pianpian similar questions, he was still curious about Xiao Qingxuan's perspective. Xiao Qingxuan calmly replied, "The Finance Department and the Artifact Forging Department, as two of the three ace departments, essentially embody most of their respective colleges' essence. They determine the stance of their colleges. However, the Daoist Arts College is quite unique. Besides the Daoist Arts Department, which is an ace department, there's also the Talisman Department. Speaking solely of the Daoist Arts Department, they are major players in the production, transportation, and sale of mana. Regarding the university war, their ideal scenario would likely be limited regional tension to conveniently drive up mana prices, while avoiding full-scale war, which could lead to uncontrollable losses. As for the Talisman Department, although it's not an ace department at Myriad Dharma University, it represents the power and stance of the True Gods, which can also influence the decisions of the entire Daoist Arts College. However, the True Gods have always remained bystanders concerning the university war, so it's hard to discern their exact thoughts."

Zhang Yu and Xiao Qingxuan continued to chat as they walked. Zhang Yu realized that despite being 10,000 Spirit Coins in debt, Senior Xiao had a deep understanding of the school's various dynamics and leadership. Their conversation gave Zhang Yu a new perspective on the current situation.

Just then, Zhang Yu spotted a statue kneeling on the ground and curiously asked, "What's this? Why is there a statue in a factory?"

Xiao Qingxuan frowned, a flicker of disgust appearing in his eyes as he looked at the statue. After a moment of contemplation, he explained, "The work of pharmaceutical factory operators is quite monotonous. Long hours lead to surging psychological pressure, mental exhaustion, and mechanical alienation, which has resulted in operators committing suicide. But as you know, operators are on the assembly line 24 hours a day; each one has become an integral part of the production line, tightly integrated with the entire system. Therefore, an operator's suicide often causes the assembly line to jam, affecting the pharmaceutical factory's production efficiency. To solve this problem, the factory added 'happy water' to the operators' drinking water, which can reduce stress, weaken their minds, and make them work more cheerfully. At the same time, they improved the operators' modification surgeries, enhancing their replaceability and segmenting them into modular units. Beyond these hardware improvements, they also erected 'suicide shame statues' for operators who took their own lives, promoting the modern worker's spirit of being ashamed of suicide, and selected model workers to boost the operators' sense of factory honor."

As Xiao Qingxuan explained the situation, a figure appeared in a nearby spirit realm projection, wearing a factory uniform and moving among the operators' mana remains, conducting quality inspections. Seeing Zhang Yu looking at the spirit realm projection, Xiao Qingxuan said, "These are soul cultivator employees – workers who died from overwork on the factory assembly line. Not only does the factory avoid paying compensation for lost work, but these workers can also become soul cultivators and continue working for the factory. As a student from a top university, you might not understand, but to some vocational college students, this is a good deal because it guarantees a job!"

Zhang Yu looked at the operators assembling products on the assembly line and noticed that many of them gazed at the soul cultivators' projections with clear yearning. Of course, even more vocational college students were secretly observing Zhang Yu and Xiao Qingxuan, finding the two Myriad Dharma University students exceptionally striking. This particular group of vocational college students on the assembly line all came from the same school. As they observed Zhang Yu and Xiao Qingxuan, they chattered about them in their group chat.

Someone commented, "Students from Myriad Dharma University look so rich!"

Another said, "No need to look; that's a powerhouse who owes 10,000 Spirit Coins."

Someone else agreed, "Even if you killed vocational college students every day, it would take a long time to rack up 10,000 Spirit Coins in debt. You'd probably have to kill a few vocational college teachers along the way too!"

Another remarked, "As expected of a Myriad Dharma University student; one person's debt is more than all of ours combined!"

After touring the factory building with Xiao Qingxuan, Zhang Yu completed the data measurement and recording for the entire structure.

Next, Zhang Yu followed Xiao Qingxuan to a nearby construction site and began excavating the underground space and laying the foundation. Zhang Yu struck out with his palm, activating the Great Desolation Mountain-Moving Force with a roar. A visible wave surged forth, shattering large expanses of rock. Simultaneously, numerous Formless Warriors emerged from behind Zhang Yu, already beginning to clear the site, transport building materials, and remove debris. After the rock layers were crushed, excavated, and cleared, Zhang Yu then performed the Heaven-Overturning Seal martial art, striking down repeatedly with qi, beginning to level the ground.

Seeing the entire construction site take shape in a blink of an eye, Xiao Qingxuan nodded, thinking, "Director Gao was right; Zhang Yu alone is enough for this site!" A moment later, he looked at Zhang Yu and said, "Besides the construction work at the pharmaceutical factory, Director Gao also found you a job as a drug tester. I'll take you there in a bit!"

Inside the office building!

Zhang Yu looked at the students from the 72 lower-tier institutions in the corridor and curiously asked, "Are they all here for drug trials?"

Xiao Qingxuan nodded, "Vocational college students' bodies are too fragile. Some drugs really need proper university students to test for effective results."

Zhang Yu understood that, on this second level, vocational college students often didn't even qualify for drug trials. As Zhang Yu, a student of Myriad Dharma University, the drug trials he could participate in naturally had a higher threshold. Seeing Zhang Yu walk directly towards the laboratory, the surrounding students from the 72 lower-tier institutions all showed expressions of envy.

"Myriad Dharma University's Foundation Establishment students — they're here for drug trials too?"

"The drugs they're testing must be incredibly potent; their excrement could probably poison us!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could a top student from Myriad Dharma University possibly excrete?"

As soon as Zhang Yu entered the laboratory, he saw Le Mulan already waiting. Seeing Zhang Yu and Xiao Qingxuan, Le Mulan smiled and said, "Zhang Yu, my mentor asked me to coordinate the drug trial work with you."

Xiao Qingxuan looked at Zhang Yu and said, "I'll wait for you outside. Call me anytime if you have questions!" Xiao Qingxuan recalled Director Gao's instructions, "Old Gao truly values this Zhang Yu, instructing me to provide him with treatment at any time so he can take large amounts of experimental medicine to further improve his cultivation efficiency!"

After Xiao Qingxuan left, Le Mulan approached Zhang Yu, pulling out a thick syringe. She said, "This experimental drug can accelerate your metabolism and boost your body-tempering efficiency, but it will also cause excessive mental excitement, body congestion, and problems with mana circulation!" As she spoke, Le Mulan skillfully injected the drug into Zhang Yu's body. On one hand, Zhang Yu consciously relaxed his muscles, skin, and mana defenses; on the other hand, Le Mulan demonstrated incredibly skilled injection technique, with the needle piercing effortlessly. Zhang Yu thought to himself that Le Mulan had been giving injections since high school, and her technique was far superior to his, perhaps even comparable to students from the Security Department. Indeed, Zhang Yu compared her injection skills to those of Security Department students because they claimed to give the most injections in the entire school daily, making their technique even better than medical school students.

While injecting Zhang Yu, Le Mulan recalled her mentor's instructions: in anticipation of a further increase in the intensity of the university war, the department had decided to develop several new drugs.

"This Zhang Yu from the Civil Engineering Department is very interesting. I've seen his data and information from the Biology Department, and I want to try something: to see if we can create medicine using his vital energy factors and bloodline expression!"

"Le Jingchen said he's unwilling to sell reproductive rights, is that right? He's even stopped selling 'seeds' now? Please ask him again for me; I can offer a high price!"

Faced with Le Mulan's question, Zhang Yu naturally flatly refused. Neither Fuyuki's reminder nor his own thoughts made him interested in selling reproductive rights. In fact, Zhang Yu had even stopped selling "seeds." He waved his hand and said, "Since I dedicated myself to the path of immortality and abstained from desire long ago, I haven't produced anything for a long time! I feel very good now, and I likely won't be involved in this business again in the future!"

But watching Zhang Yu's retreating figure, Le Mulan's mind flashed with the image of her mentor talking about Zhang Yu. She had a feeling her mentor hadn't told her everything and wouldn't give up so easily.