Urban Cultivation with a Demonic System-Chapter 207 - 185: I Asked You to Discuss the Dao, Not to Destroy Someone’s Dao Heart!

Su Yuan's words naturally caught the attention of the examiners.

"This kid wants to take on two at once? Does he really have the strength for that?"

Master Bao turned his head toward Taibai Phecda:

"Although his raw strength is impressive, and he defeated my disciple decisively, that was because my disciple's resources were tricked away beforehand."

"Now Zhang Baiyi and Xi Yu are practically at full strength; I really can't fathom how Su Yuan plans to take on two at once."

Not to mention Master Bao, even Taibai Phecda felt a bit doubtful at this moment.

He did believe Su Yuan could deal with all the external examinees, sure.

But that was based on Su Yuan's various deceptive tricks, not in a straightforward battle like this.

Just what is this kid planning?

It was at this moment that Su Yuan spoke again.

He stared intently at the two prodigies before him and said seriously:

"Of course, when I say taking on two, I don't mean combat once against two, but rather one against two in terms of Dao paths."

"Zhang, you're skilled in artifact refining and talisman making, and it just happens that I've dabbled in both these fields."

"Xi, you're adept in beast taming; to be frank, I'm also something of a Beast Tamer, so we're in the same trade."

"Since I've explored both your paths, how about we sit down and have a discussion?"

Zhang Baiyi, Xi Yu: "..."

This sounds even more grating than saying he could take on two in combat!

Come on, man, it's one thing to be a jack of all trades, but now you want to debate us who specialize in these fields?

This is like a layman scientist advising a rocket expert on how to build rockets!

This is downright insulting!

Zhang Baiyi, who had been amiable, suddenly sharpened his gaze.

Suppressing the dissatisfaction in his heart, he said coldly:

"I wonder which Dao you'd like to discuss first?"

Su Yuan stroked his chin and smiled:

"Let's start with artifact refining."

He glanced at the black bell in Zhang Baiyi's hand and asked:

"Zhang, how long did it take you to refine this magical treasure?"

Zhang Baiyi said proudly:

"This treasure is called the Soul-Shaking Bell and took me 500 hours to refine."

Su Yuan shook his head:

"Tsk, tsk, 500 hours? Balancing school and treasure refining must have taken you many days and nights to complete it."

Zhang Baiyi frowned slightly:

"That's just how the Artifact Refining Dao is, do you have any insights?"

Su Yuan replied seriously:

"As the saying goes, speed in delivery doesn't mean speed in results. You've painstakingly refined a magical treasure, but what if someone else snatches it away?"

"Like this, for example..."

As he spoke, Su Yuan stepped forward, heading towards Zhang Baiyi.

Seeing this, Zhang Baiyi immediately showed a vigilant expression, reaching out to strike the Soul-Shaking Bell, trying to repel Su Yuan as he did to Xiao Meng.

However, when his hand slapped the bell, something astonishing happened.

The Soul-Shaking Bell didn't ring!

"Give it up, Zhang. Just now, I've already become good friends with the Soul-Shaking Bell; it won't attack me."

Su Yuan said blandly:

"Even though you're its creator, you don't understand its needs at all."

"Little Bell is an extremely introverted bell and doesn't like being touched all the time; your constant striking made it uncomfortable."

Zhang Baiyi: "..."

What kind of nonsense is this? Isn't a bell made to be struck?

Su Yuan instantly understood Zhang Baiyi's thoughts from his expression and shook his head:

"You see, this is exactly like a Federation-style parent, never asking what the child wants to do, only demanding what it should do."

"Even though Little Bell is a bell, that doesn't stop it from dreaming of becoming a flying sword."

As he spoke, Su Yuan had already arrived before Zhang Baiyi, gently taking the Soul-Shaking Bell from the latter's stupefied hands.

It took Zhang Baiyi quite a while to snap out of it, stuttering slightly:

"Didn't you just say it doesn't like being caressed?"

Su Yuan said, "I'm different from you; you're just its biological father from its original family, while I'm its closest big brother."

These words filled Zhang Baiyi's entire being with an indescribable frustration.

He very much wanted to thrash Su Yuan, but he worried that afterwards, the Soul-Shaking Bell would completely ignore him.

He felt utterly stifled.

Seeing the moment was ripe, Su Yuan smiled gently and said sincerely:

"So Zhang, do you understand now? In artifact refining, the most important thing is not the technique's level but the heart-to-heart communication with the magical treasure."

"If you don't understand your treasure's inner thoughts, and don't cultivate an Artifact Spirit, not to mention, if you encounter someone like me, all the magical treasures you've painstakingly nurtured over the years could be easily taken away by me."

Zhang Baiyi looked a little confused:

"But, how am I supposed to understand my treasure's feelings?"

Seeing his chance, Su Yuan tempted him:

"That's easy. I have special lessons for sale; just buy a few of my lessons, and you'll get the hang of it."

"And don't limit your thinking to just communicating with your treasures."

"The real use of this path is to take others' magical treasures before they take yours."

"Once you've mastered this, even if you don't refine artifacts, you can continuously acquire a large amount of treasures. That's what it means to be an Artifact Refiner."

Zhang Baiyi: "..."

He had to admit, there was a fleeting moment when he was truly tempted.

But remembering his master's earnest teachings, he shook his head vigorously and said firmly:

"I'm a righteous Artifact Refiner and won't follow your crooked path!"

"I won't debate Artifact Refining with you anymore; let's talk about Talisman Making instead."

At this point, his mind, disrupted by Su Yuan, calmed down, and his usual pride returned.

"Compared to the conventional Artifact Refining Dao, I'm more adept in the Talisman Dao."

"I've always believed the talisman-making techniques of the Ancient Era are outdated."

"In the ancient ways, the accuracy of Spirit Talismans depended entirely on the user's aim."

"But with my improvement, I've combined modern AI technology with traditional Talisman Dao."

"Every Spirit Talisman I create can automatically seek targets, intelligently judge enemy escape routes, and incoming attack directions when triggered."

"To achieve this effect in the Ancient Era, only high-level talismans could do it, but I've made it accessible for the masses, mass-produced."

"Even my master praises this; do you think you can surpass me in the Talisman Dao?"

Su Yuan laughed:

"When you used spirit talismans against classmate Xiao Meng earlier, I could already see it."

"And this gives me the confidence to discuss the Talisman Dao with you."

"Zhang, have you considered that combining AI with talismans might lead to the spirit talismans being hacked and controlled? Wouldn't that blow up in your face?"

Zhang Baiyi was slightly taken aback, then sneered:

"How could that..."

But before he could finish laughing, Su Yuan had already drawn out a silver-metal rod:

"Since you're so sure, want to give it a try?"