Chapter 465: Company Cost Optimization, Participating in Major Experimental Projects

At the outdoor construction site.

As Zhang Yu's spiritual energy circulated within him, a vigorous surge of Gaseous Qi erupted. Immediately, the Taiyi Golden Liquid Pills, which Zhang Yu had finished modifying, integrated into it. Soon, the initially white Gaseous Qi turned golden.

Through this period of practice and final application, Zhang Yu had completed the modification of all his Taiyi Golden Liquid Pills and integrated them into one. At this moment, with the modified and integrated Taiyi Golden Liquid Pills empowering Zhang Yu's Gaseous Qi, the distinction between the two gradually became imperceptible.

The next instant, with a thought from Zhang Yu, the golden Gaseous Qi rapidly transformed! In a flash, the Gaseous Qi changed from a golden, cloud-like state into streams of golden torrents, swirling around Zhang Yu's body like water dragons!

A moment later, the Gaseous Qi transformed again from these golden torrents into layers of golden armor, protecting Zhang Yu like successive defensive fortifications! Empowered by the modified Taiyi Golden Liquid Pills, Zhang Yu's Qi could freely transform between gaseous, liquid, and solid states, granting him defensive power far exceeding his original protective Gaseous Qi! At the same time, this transformation was much faster, swifter, and more agile and varied than the original pure Taiyi Golden Liquid Pills.

Moreover, when he struck out with his palm, the rolling Gaseous Qi left a large crater in the ground, followed by a golden palm print! Zhang Yu thought to himself: "With the empowerment of the modified and integrated Taiyi Golden Liquid Pills, my Gaseous Qi can remain in the world for an extended period even after leaving my control!"

With these successive transformations of Gaseous Qi, Zhang Yu was confident that his defensive capabilities had greatly increased. Even if he were to face Zen Rong's Great Sun Manifestations again, he would have much more room to maneuver, and at the very least, his injuries would be considerably lighter! Furthermore, with his further application, golden humanoid Gaseous Qi figures were generated, even transforming into formless warriors with sturdy bodies!

After experimenting with the modified and integrated Taiyi Golden Liquid Pills, Zhang Yu then took out a magical artifact called the Liangyi Yin Yang Shield! This artifact appeared to be a round bead, but as Zhang Yu channeled a stream of spiritual energy into it, fire dragons immediately emerged within the bead, circling around Zhang Yu, and finally transforming into a massive Li Fire Barrier that enveloped him! Then, as Zhang Yu manipulated the artifact, the fire dragons dispersed, turning into wisps of icy mist that condensed the air and enveloped his body!

Zhang Yu thought to himself: "This Liangyi Yin Yang Shield can activate the Li Fire Barrier and Profound Ice Barrier for defense! Both defensive modes can not only withstand some physical attacks but, more importantly, can counter drastic temperature changes!" He mused, "If I had this Liangyi Yin Yang Shield when I fought Zen Rong, it would have been much easier to contend with his Great Sun Manifestations!"

However, Zhang Yu also understood that before his battle with Vajra Temple, he hadn't even received his project funds, so how could he have focused on upgrading his magical artifacts? Even now, with his savings just reaching 140 spirit coins, he immediately lent 100 to Zhang Pianpian, leaving him not financially flush. He only managed to update these two artifacts!

"Next, I'll likely have a battle with Heavenly Sword University, so I need to prepare more useful magical artifacts!" Thinking about the competition with Heavenly Sword University, Zhang Yu felt a slight excitement, not because of Heavenly Sword University's strength, but because competing there meant he could see Zhenzhen again! "Unbeknownst to me, it's already been over a year since I last met A-Zhen!" he thought. "After I see her at Heavenly Sword University this time, I must have a good chat with her!"

After testing the two updated artifacts, Zhang Yu turned and returned to the construction site to resume work! As he activated the Heavenly Kun Mountain-Shifting Divine Power, mighty stone figures rose into the sky, the earth was divided, mountains were broken down, and the entire construction operation once again ran efficiently! Zhang Yu felt like the most expensive, core, and productive super-large equipment on the site, with all other artifacts and employees working around him!

Just then, Fuki sent a document, stating: "Here is the new company financial report. I already sent it to you yesterday; have you looked at it?" Zhang Yu nodded casually: "I've seen it. What's wrong?" Although he had seen it, Zhang Yu didn't understand much about finance. He simply felt that the company was running well and that they just needed to keep up the good work!

But Fuki said: "Costs are rising. Have you noticed the wear and tear on artifacts used by employees, and their spiritual energy consumption rate?" Zhang Yu replied: "It's normal for artifacts to show wear and tear, isn't it? And how can one use artifacts without consuming spiritual energy?" Fuki said: "Artifact wear and tear increased by 1.2% compared to last month, and spiritual energy consumption grew by 5%. We lack control in this area, do you understand? It's like the toilet paper in the company building; if you don't supervise it and let employees use it freely, they'll abuse it tenfold, even a hundredfold. Spiritual energy consumption is the same. I know your spiritual energy recovery rate is fast, but that's no reason for employees to abuse it!"

With a shift of his gaze, Zhang Yu swept his eyes over Zhao Tianxing, Mo Tianyi, Hu Yuntao, Che Yufei, and the elders of the Ying family on the construction site! He said: "Everyone works quite diligently; it's not really abuse. At most, Zhao Tianxing and the others might be inexperienced, leading to a bit more wear and tear! Besides, the new project's difficulty is inherently higher, so a bit more wear and tear is normal!"

Fuki said exasperatedly: "But we can't just ignore it! Especially as the company grows and hires more people in the future, how can we operate without standards in this area? These older employees are accustomed to the liberal use of spiritual energy. In the future, they'll encourage new employees to do the same, and eventually, everyone in the company will abuse spiritual energy, greatly increasing the company's operating costs. It will be even more troublesome to change then! And this wasted spiritual energy, you could originally sell it for profit. Now, you could earn an extra 1 to 2 spirit coins every month! This back and forth creates a huge difference, which will further reduce the company's competitiveness!"

Zhang Yu frowned slightly, yet had to admit that Fuki made a valid point! Just then, Fuki sent another document to Zhang Yu! Zhang Yu asked: "What is this?" Fuki replied: "A Spiritual Energy Allocation Chart!"

However, at the same time, an idea sparked in Zhang Yu's mind. He said: "I just feel it would be a bit awkward if I talked about these things directly with the employees!" Zhang Yu secretly thought to himself: "Sigh, it's a pity Fuki's identity cannot be revealed; otherwise, it would be great to have her handle these matters!" Fuki said: "The company is still small right now, so we have to personally handle all sorts of matters, big and small! Once the company is in a better position next year, maybe we can hire someone to help you with odd jobs!"

Just then, Yu Xinghan sent a message!Yu Xinghan: Zhang Yu, have many strangers added you as a friend recently?

Zhang Yu nodded slightly. Since he obtained his military certificate and defeated Ping Han, many strangers had added him. And since he mastered the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Shifting Divine Power and defeated Vajra University, even more strangers had added him recently! Among them were all sorts of people, and Zhang Yu couldn't tell if they were scammers or had other motives, so he simply couldn't be bothered to add any of them!

Zhang Yu: Yes, quite a few!Yu Xinghan: If you find it troublesome but are afraid of missing out on opportunities to earn 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 his guidance! Over the past few months, Zhang Yu had also met several individuals among them who possessed innate special spiritual powers! However, whether he could harvest 'Dao seeds' from them would require more time and observation! Hearing Yu Xinghan's suggestion now, Zhang Yu thought about it and found it feasible, but the specific terms of cooperation would obviously need further discussion!

While Zhang Yu was busy at work!

Wanfa University's Civil Engineering Competition Team defeated another opponent! Amidst flying sand and dust, a surging mudslide deeply engulfed a large section of the construction site! Su Yanyang walked out of the arena with his teammates, thinking to himself: "It's still much easier fighting colonels! I wish it could always be this easy!" Just then, he felt Xiao Yunji's gaze from the side...

True Lord Jiao Lei: Zhang Yu, there's a very good project at school recently that requires the participation of outstanding students from various classes!True Lord Jiao Lei: Do you want to participate?Zhang Yu: What kind of project?True Lord Jiao Lei: I heard it's a study in the field of dual cultivation.True Lord Jiao Lei: It seems to be an exploration of new technologies!True Lord Jiao Lei: Are you interested?Zhang Yu: For the sake of the school, I am honor-bound!