Chapter 1389: Chapter 853: Lord Bu Recommends Worthy People Without Avoiding Relatives, Lower Beast Gang
Next to him, Zhang Yu looked at the Dao Seed Chart in the "Yu Shu," thinking to himself: "Bu Yingshu’s [Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Clan] wanting to raise to Level 6 requires extracting ten Cultivation Techniques each from the Immortal Sect Techniques’ True Transmission level, Strategic level, Town School level, and Heavenly Opening level."
In total, 40 Immortal Sect Techniques need to be refined, including 10 Town School and 10 Heavenly Opening techniques. To Zhang Yu, this is incredibly difficult and definitely not something that can be achieved in a short time, so he wasn’t very motivated to continue working on this with Bu Yingshu.
Especially since... most Immortal Sect Techniques cannot be easily gifted, which means that even if Bu Yingshu has many Immortal Sect Techniques, she can’t persuade Zhang Yu to research and refine them together without the copyrights.
Bu Yingshu asked, "Zhang Yu, besides ’Pulverizing Kunlun Heaven-Flipping Divine Skill’ and ’Kunlun in the Palm,’ what else do you know?"
Of course, Zhang Yu couldn’t admit the Immortal Sect Techniques he had secretly learned, so he just shook his head and said, "Lord Bu, these are the only two."
Bu Yingshu sighed. She had already successfully begun in these two Cultivation Techniques, and the next plan was to refine these two Immortal Sect Techniques with Zhang Yu.
But she was troubled about what to do afterward.
Bu Yingshu could feel that her extraordinary talent couldn’t be ignited by merely two Immortal Sect Techniques.
Zhang Yu said, "Lord Bu, wasn’t it during the review committee that you mentioned you could get ’Blood Tide Essence Qi Holy Observation’ for me?"
Although Zhang Yu had already secretly learned this Town School Skill, it had never been officially authorized, so he always used it discreetly.
Bu Yingshu reluctantly said, "That was during the review group; now you’re in charge of the Soul Cultivator industry in the Old Graveyard, so it’s not feasible. Besides, this technique is already refined, and refining it repeatedly is useless."
Zhang Yu sighed, "Lord Bu, you’re part of the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Clan, and logically, this Wanfa Sect belongs to your family. I didn’t expect so many restrictions, making it impossible to even gift a single technique."
Seeing Zhang Yu’s disappointed look, Bu Yingshu felt she lost face in front of her junior, defensively saying, "Stop talking nonsense; these are the sect rules. Even as a member of the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Clan, I’m not someone who bends the rules for personal gain."
Zhang Yu recalled the scene of Bu Yingshu driving the Immortal Shuttle recklessly, secretly rolling his eyes.
But he maintained his composure and continued, "Sigh, Lord Bu, you compromise for the bigger picture, adhering to the sect’s rules even as an Immortal Clan member. Unfortunately, many others lack this self-awareness, unwilling to let any benefit slip through their fingers once they gain power."
Bu Yingshu frowned, sensing Zhang Yu was hinting at something, but unsure of what exactly, prompting her to ask, "What are you talking about?"
Zhang Yu recalled the information Yu Xinghan had shared, slowly saying, "I heard that during the third-round testing of techniques at the Martial Arts Pavilion, they invite cultivators as test subjects."
"These testers get to learn and practice the test techniques for free, which is a huge perk, and the slots are quickly snapped up. I even heard that the spots are sold at a fixed price."
As a Level 6 Sect Affairs Officer and Vice Pavilion Master at the Martial Arts Pavilion, Bu Yingshu was mainly not responsible for the testing aspect.
Moreover, with so many techniques of her own to learn, she hadn’t paid attention to such perks.
On hearing Zhang Yu’s words, she became furious and said, "Outrageous! Testing is supposed to promote technique development for the benefit of our Wanfa Sect, how can they misuse it like this?"
To Bu Yingshu, who viewed sect property as family assets, the most hated and detestable thing was people outside the Immortal Clan abusing power within the Wanfa Sect.
"Selling test slots? Who do they think they are?! This is the legacy my ancestors fought for, and if it were to be sold, it would be up to me to do so!"
Bu Yingshu looked at Zhang Yu beside her and said, "I’ll see if there’s a technique scheduled for a third-round test; if so, I’ll put your name on the list, then you can learn the Immortal Sect Techniques for free."
As for Bu Yingshu herself, being the Vice Pavilion Master at the Martial Arts Pavilion, she could naturally check any test technique she wanted.
"Let me see..." Bu Yingshu’s gaze shifted, and she said, "Coincidentally, next month, there’s a newly created Strategic Level technique scheduled for a third-round test."
Zhang Yu knew that even at the Martial Arts Pavilion, new Immortal Sect Techniques weren’t created every year.
There was more work in updating technique versions, but even when inviting cultivators externally for testing, they often invited those who had already mastered older versions.
Overall, even if he could only learn one Immortal Sect Technique a year from following Bu Yingshu, it would still be a great advantage.
Especially since there’s no Immortal Coin exchange between him and Bu Yingshu in this process, it would be hard for anyone to find any stain against him if investigated.
Instead, if he performs well in the tests, it would be a highlight, showcasing Bu Yingshu’s fairness and discernment.
Bu Yingshu said, "I’ve already added your name; wait for the invitation from the Martial Arts Pavilion."
Zhang Yu was delighted and quickly said, "So soon? Lord Bu, I was just wondering what to do, but you’ve already handled everything clearly. Your swift, decisive response is something we can only aspire to emulate."
Bu Yingshu smiled smugly, thinking to herself that those words were unnecessary.
Then, Bu Yingshu collaborated with Zhang Yu to refine "Kunlun in the Palm," with Zhang Yu contributing eagerly, not only cooperating diligently but leading the effort, giving Bu Yingshu ample opportunity to display her abilities, generously adding emotional value, making Bu Yingshu increasingly pleased.
Seeing Zhang Yu look utterly satisfied with her teaching, Bu Yingshu smiled subtly, thinking, "As a leader, demonstrating strong capabilities is indeed essential to command subordinates’ respect."
After accompanying Bu Yingshu, Zhang Yu returned to the Ghost Faith Department to meet the Ten Schools Divinity Transformation.
Upon arriving, he found Magnetic Pole and Old Gao were there, engaging in conversation about the Old Graveyard with numerous Divinity Transformation Cultivators surrounding them.
Zhang Yu approached, and the Ten Schools Divinity Transformation immediately came to greet him.
Zhang Yu looked at Magnetic Pole and Old Gao, saying, "Teacher."
Magnetic Pole nodded and said, "Old Gao and I came for a bit of a reunion, as well as to brief them about the Old Graveyard for their future work."
"Now that you’re here, there’s nothing more for us, Old Gao and I plan to leave."
Old Gao followed, "Magnetic Pole Teacher and I are heading down to the Lower Realm with Yu Xinghan and the others; there’s no need for you to send us off."
Zhang Yu earnestly said, "Teacher, I wish you both success in the Examination Sect; I await your return at the Wanfa Sect."
Old Gao waved with a smile, then together with Magnetic Pole, soared skyward, transforming into divine glows that disappeared in the Old Graveyard’s sky.
The Ten Schools Divinity Transformation watched them, lost in thought, having traveled the Immortal Road for years, lingering in the Divinity Transformation Realm, always yearning to join a sect and ascend to higher Immortal Realm levels.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yu received a message from Yu Xinghan: "We are leaving."
Zhang Yu replied: "Xinghan, bring more of our companions up."
Yu Xinghan: "Leave it to me [striving]."
Just after Yu Xinghan and the others departed, Zhang Yu’s attention turned as a message from Su Lingyou appeared before him.
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