Urban Cultivation with a Demonic System-Chapter 180 - 170: So You’re Trying to Get My Spiritual Root for Free Without Paying a Cent, Huh!
According to the experience of upgrading the Demon Technique twice before, the upgraded effect of the Demon Technique·Five Finger Series is clearly stronger than ordinary Demon Techniques.
However, the Five Finger Series Demon Techniques are completely useless in solving the material problem for Human Puppets.
For the grand plan of the Primordial Sect’s development, Su Yuan had to give up the chance to upgrade this time for other Demon Techniques.
So which Demon Technique can solve the material problem of the Vermilion Face and White Bone Puppets?
Su Yuan listed three Demon Techniques related to it.
Ancient Corpse Refining, Blood Beast Cultivation Method, and the Vermilion Face and White Bone Puppet Refining Method itself.
These three Demon Techniques are all excellent cultivation techniques based on humans, where any flesh and blood material can be used to its fullest extent.
And Su Yuan wants these three Demon Techniques to achieve only one effect.
That is to replace the human material needed for Vermilion Face and White Bone Puppets with Spirit Beast flesh and blood materials, and make the substitute no different from the original in practicality and appearance.
The Blood Beast Cultivation Method focuses mainly on blood transformation, and after upgrading, it’s likely to be specialized in this area.
The Vermilion Face and White Bone Puppet Refining Method primarily uses humans and does not include alterations to Spirit Beast flesh, and upon upgrading, it would likely be even more human-centered.
Only Ancient Corpse Refining treats humans and beasts equally, specializing in body modification.
Perhaps after upgrading it, Su Yuan might achieve the effect he wanted.
After careful consideration, Su Yuan made up his mind; with a thought, he used the chance to upgrade his Demon Technique on Ancient Corpse Refining.
The upgrade process for Ancient Corpse Refining took less than ten breaths.
Just as the transformation was completed, a large amount of profound and esoteric knowledge quickly flooded into Su Yuan’s sea of consciousness.
He worked hard to digest and comprehend this knowledge, taking quite some time to recover.
Then, a look of joy appeared on his face.
The bet was right! Upgrading Ancient Corpse Refining indeed yielded miraculous effects!
"And... the Blood Beast Cultivation Method also happens to complement the upgraded Ancient Corpse Refining well."
"My three Demon Techniques now form a combo, aligning the granularity."
Su Yuan remarked.
The dog system finally made him pleased for once.
"Su Yuan, what’s the matter with you?"
Zhu Qingqing noticed Su Yuan was stunned and silent for a long while, cautiously asking.
For some reason, she always felt that Su Yuan’s aura became more mysterious and complex in just a few breaths.
Just like... Dragon Field Enlightenment!
"I’m fine, I’m in great shape right now."
Su Yuan turned his gaze towards his Artifact Spirit, a faintly eerie smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, calmly saying:
"I already know how to solve the material problem for Human Puppets, but I’m not going into specifics. Just watch my upcoming actions to understand."
Zhu Qingqing: "..."
Please don’t speak in such a tone! I’m scared!
Su Yuan tucked the Ten Thousand Souls Banner into his backpack, neither leaving school nor heading to the cafeteria, but went directly to the principal’s office instead.
Inside the office.
The principal Zhang Youde looked at the unexpectedly visiting young man without surprise and warmly said:
"Su Yuan, if you have any matters, just speak to me directly."
"Are you here to purchase ordinary Spiritual Roots, asking me for a half-price quota?"
"Don’t worry, I’ve always kept this matter in mind, and I just secured the subsidy for you last night. If you trust the school, you can let the school acquire the Spiritual Roots for you, and the price will be even better than the market rate."
"Thank you, Principal."
Su Yuan nodded:
"But I’m visiting you not only for the half-price subsidy to purchase Spiritual Roots but also for another matter."
Zhang Youde was slightly taken aback, a sense of vigilance inexplicably arising in his heart.
His professional ethics told him not to suspect students without reason.
But Su Yuan’s "accomplishments" made him have to deduce Su Yuan’s intentions from initial human-created possibilities.
"Principal, I remember our school has an indoor swimming pool that isn’t in use, could you rent it to me?"
Su Yuan said earnestly:
"You know me; I’ve lived a humble life since childhood, working to make a living from a young age."
"Now that I’ve finally saved up some money, I want to start a small business and need a place to develop products."
"I think an abandoned swimming pool is just right. It’s large enough and its location is remote enough."
Zhang Youde was slightly taken aback:
"Rent the abandoned swimming pool? Just this?"
Looking at the young man with sincere and earnest eyes, the old principal suddenly felt a profound sense of guilt.
He was judging a gentleman’s heart with the mindset of a villain.
Although Su Yuan’s actions were somewhat eccentric, he was fundamentally a good kid.
How could he prejudge him?
It was just a swimming pool with nothing but a drained pool inside; what could he do with it?
Driven by guilt, Zhang Youde waved his hand generously, agreeing on the spot.
No rent was needed.
"Thank you, Principal."
Su Yuan respectfully bowed to Zhang Youde, then continued:
"Now, let’s discuss the matter of the Spiritual Root subsidy, shall we?"
"Principal, I recall you previously mentioned that becoming the top scorer in the college entrance exam would reward all expenses in the Special Advancement Class with tenfold returns, right?"
"Do you think I have a chance to become the top scorer?"
Zhang Youde thought carefully.
Su Yuan’s performance in the Eight Schools Joint Examination was evident.
Although there was an element of cleverness in ultimately winning, his ability will certainly experience rapid growth in the coming months.
Not to mention he will also study with the Top Ten Preparatory Classes.
If nothing unexpected happens, becoming the top scorer in the college entrance exam is almost certain.
Zhang Youde nodded in agreement and then curiously asked:
"Why did you suddenly bring this up?"
Su Yuan smiled and replied:
"I was just thinking, could the school advance the remaining five million yuan for me to purchase Spiritual Roots after the half-price discount?"
"When the Special Advancement Class disbands, during the tenfold refund, the school can then deduct this amount."
Zhang Youde: "..."
I see now, you never intended to spend a penny from the beginning, did you!
You sure know how to save money!
The principal’s office fell silent.
After a long while, the old principal, feeling exhausted, waved his hand:
"Understood, come to collect the Spiritual Roots tomorrow."
"Thank you, Principal!"
Su Yuan bowed once more, received the swimming pool key, and left in high spirits.
That night, Su Yuan cleaned the interior of the swimming pool thoroughly by himself, especially the pool, making it spotless.
After the task, Su Yuan contacted a group of friends working at various large vegetable markets in the city, ordering a large batch of goods through them.
It was scheduled to be delivered before school opened the next morning.
To Zhu Qingqing, Su Yuan’s current actions were completely incomprehensible.
Early the next morning, a cargo Flying Ship labeled "Meat Union Factory" entered the school’s cafeteria backyard.
As the Flying Ship’s door opened, several large boxes appeared neatly in front of Su Yuan, who was waiting there early.
Boxes labeled "Pork Blood" and "Duck Blood," among others.
