Chapter 546: Sliding to the Knee (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

When Zhang Pianpian heard Zhang Yu's words, she immediately suspected he wanted to retaliate against Feng Yuhan, though she inwardly felt such an action would be pointless.

However, Zhang Yu continued, "Senior, don't you think there's something off about Feng Yuhan? Fighting cultists all by himself—is his combat power truly that formidable? What if he's been infiltrated by them?"

"I'm not targeting him personally," he added, "I just genuinely feel there might be an issue with him, and I'm concerned he could pose a threat to Wanfa University."

Zhang Pianpian's eyes flickered slightly. Despite her initial thought that Zhang Yu was merely picking a fight to get back at Feng Yuhan, she had to concede that his points held some validity.

As Zhang Pianpian hesitated, Zhang Yu sighed, "Oh, well, Senior, if you don't want to, forget it!"

That evening, upon returning to their dorm, Yu Xinghan told Zhang Yu, "The coupons you asked me to keep an eye out for are here. See if they'll work!"

"By the way, even though your Remnant Demon Eye was bright at the tip back then, you've been using it since your third year of high school—almost five years now. It's time for a replacement!"

Zhang Yu replied, "There are so many expenses. If I weren't a bit strapped for cash right now, I'd probably keep using it for at least another year!"

Hearing this, Zhang Pianpian recalled how Zhang Yu had been frugal and borrowed 150 spirit coins from her over time.

Reflecting on their sibling bond, and her own suspended loan repayments over the past two months due to a financial crunch, Zhang Pianpian sighed helplessly and sent Zhang Yu a message.

Zhang Pianpian: "Alright, I'll look into it for you."

The next day, a report landed in front of Zhang Yu. In addition to Feng Yuhan's basic data, it detailed numerous records of his solo combat against the cultists.

Zhang Pianpian analyzed, "At first glance, there's nothing wrong, but it's just... too clean!"

"Specifically, the battle site is too pristine, and the various traces are too simplistic," Zhang Pianpian mused. "Everything is exactly as Feng Yuhan described."

"But even a Nascent Soul True Monarch, after a bitter battle under the siege of numerous cultists, could they truly recall every single detail with such perfect precision?"

The scene was almost as if it had been arranged exactly according to his account!

"You're right," Zhang Pianpian affirmed. "Feng Yuhan is indeed suspicious!"

However, it was only a slight suspicion, not enough to prove anything substantial.

The Dark Spirit Realm.

From the darkness, the Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Legged God of Joy emerged, standing within the council chamber.

He gazed at the hybrid form of Fuki and Zhang Yu before him and calmly asked, "God of Fortune, what is it you want to discuss?"

Fuki calmly replied, "God of Joy, what are the three most crucial things for us, as evil gods?"

The God of Joy responded, "What are you trying to say?"

"The first thing is safety!"

Fuki continued, "The second thing is safety!"

"And the third thing, is still safety!"

Fuki stared at the God of Joy, stating, "But what you are currently doing is highly unsafe!"

The God of Joy twisted his myriad limbs, asking coldly, "What do you mean?"

Fuki snorted, then said, "Your people in the university town have been targeted by the patrol team. Are you aware of this?"

The God of Joy paused, then replied, "There's absolutely no way information could have leaked!"

Fuki projected a section of Zhang Pianpian's investigation report, flashing it before the God of Joy. "This is an internal report from the patrol team. Have you seen it clearly?" she asked.

The God of Joy's myriad limbs vibrated, and a hint of surprise flickered in his gaze as he looked at Fuki. *This one... has even placed operatives within Wanfa University's patrol team,* he thought.

*Just how extensive is this God of Fortune's network within the Wanfa University City?*

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind. The God of Joy recalled the report he had just seen and gravely said, "They're targeting... Feng Yuhan? But the previous investigation had clearly concluded. Why now?"

The God of Joy was exceptionally concerned about why the patrol team's attention had been drawn, as it directly impacted his future operations within the Wanfa University City.

Fuki directly instructed, "You should thoroughly investigate whether Feng Yuhan is being unyielding, unwilling to be controlled by you, and deliberately stirring up trouble."

The God of Joy replied, "Impossible. He wouldn't deliberately cause trouble!"

Fuki asked, "Are you so certain? Has he already become your devotee?"

The God of Joy hesitated briefly. However, remembering that Fuki had just voluntarily produced internal information, he candidly admitted, "Yes, he has become a devotee, so he couldn't possibly be stirring up trouble intentionally."

Fuki then said, "In that case, investigate whether Feng Yuhan has offended anyone, or if someone else is trying to frame him!"

She continued, "God of Joy, let me warn you: I have spent a long time establishing my network at Wanfa University. I do not wish for you to arrive and undermine my efforts, causing chaos everywhere and ultimately implicating me!"

"Idiot."

In the lower depths of the Dark Spirit Realm, the God of Joy's consciousness clashed with Feng Yuhan's, angrily rebuking him, "Do you even realize you've been targeted?"

Feng Yuhan's heart jolted. "I've been targeted?" he asked nervously.

The God of Joy replied, "The patrol team is investigating you. Do you have any idea why?"

Seeing Feng Yuhan frown in deep thought but unable to find a solution, the God of Joy snorted coldly and continued, "Figure out what's going on and where the problem lies. Don't make me remind you of this again!"

Naturally, Feng Yuhan took this to heart and immediately used his connections to investigate, but he couldn't uncover any issues.

For the next two days, Feng Yuhan found no leads, and the God of Joy remained baffled as to what had gone wrong.

After much deliberation, the God of Joy decided to seek out the God of Fortune, whose influence within Wanfa University he considered unfathomable and deeply entrenched.

Inside the Dark Spirit Realm.

Fuki calmly stated, "You want my help with an investigation. You understand the terms, right?"

The God of Joy chuckled lightly. "Elder, I understand information exchange. As long as you can uncover useful intelligence, we can also provide you with what you wish to know."

"Provide me with a complete list of everyone Feng Yuhan has recently contacted. Remember, don't miss a single person—teachers, students, outsourced staff, temporary workers, even junior high students, or college students!"

The following day, the God of Joy returned to the Dark Spirit Realm and received Fuki's answer.

"Zhang Yu."

Hearing the name Fuki uttered, the God of Joy asked, puzzled, "Because of this student?"

Fuki continued, "This Zhang Yu also has a roommate, and both of them came from Songyang City on the first level!"

That roommate is named Zhang Pianpian.

"Here's her information."

The God of Joy scanned the document, and a chill spread through his thousand eyes. "So, because Feng Yuhan offended Zhang Yu during his work, Zhang Yu incited Zhang Pianpian to investigate him?"

The God of Joy never imagined that after such extensive efforts, the investigation would lead back to two students. All this trouble had been caused simply because Feng Yuhan had offended one of them by increasing his workload severalfold.

As he pondered how to deal with these two students, he heard the God of Fortune continue, "Hmph, can't you see? This Zhang Pianpian is no ordinary student!"

The God of Joy furrowed his brow, reviewing the basic information repeatedly, and then thoughtfully murmured, "Divine Path?"

He then used his own information channels for a search and discovered that a significant amount of Zhang Pianpian's intelligence had been hidden.

Concurrently, he also discovered that in the Top Ten League that Zhang Pianpian participated in, a Talisman Department student from Tianmo University had gone missing, and that student also happened to be someone who had embarked on the Divine Path.

Observing the God of Joy in contemplation, Fuki continued, "Do you understand? This Pianpian is far from simple. I fear she possesses a profound background and should not be underestimated!"

"Even if you manage to deal with her, I fear it will come at an enormous cost!"

"In our line of work, the greatest taboo is to directly confront righteous gods."

"I don't care what methods you employ, make Feng Yuhan resolve his conflict with Zhang Yu. Do not let Zhang Pianpian continue her investigation!"

"Damn it, what if she uncovers something else?"

Seeing the God of Joy about to depart, Fuki quickly asked, "What about our exchange?"

The God of Joy inquired, "What do you wish to know?"

Fuki asked, "Why are you targeting the Divine Transformation Relics?"

Without answering, the God of Joy simply sent a file to Fuki.

Upon opening the file, both Fuki and Zhang Yu were equally astonished.

"God-Lord Qiongnjiang... secretly transferring cultivation for reincarnated individuals within the sect."

The lower level of the 189 Spirit Realm!

The God of Joy coldly stated, "It's because of Zhang Yu that someone is targeting you! Go and resolve the conflict with him; do not let him continue to focus on you!"

Feng Yuhan was slightly taken aback. "You want me to resolve a conflict with a student?" he said.

The God of Joy snorted. "Understand your own identity. Besides being a teacher at Wanfa University, you are also a devotee of an evil god!"

"If Zhang Yu can draw the attention of righteous gods, then do not offend him!"

Feng Yuhan gritted his teeth. "But if I proactively try to resolve the conflict with him now, won't that make him suspicious?"

The God of Joy retorted, "Must I teach you something so simple?"

The God of Joy angrily commanded, "Resolve this issue within a day!"

That same night, seizing the opportunity while Zhang Yu was at the Magneto True Monarch's laboratory, Feng Yuhan also hurried over.

After pacing outside the laboratory door for a long time, Feng Yuhan finally steeled himself and entered.

Facing the Magneto True Monarch and Zhang Yu, Feng Yuhan suppressed a surge of frustration, his face stretching into a smile. "I know recent events have somewhat impacted the lab's work, but I truly couldn't avoid it. I would never willingly delay a project unless absolutely necessary! Especially seeing your repeated breakthroughs, Magneto True Monarch, in your research on the Divine Transformation Relics, our entire research department is greatly encouraged!"

"And as for your impending promotion to Divine Transformation, Magneto True Monarch, I have always wholeheartedly supported it!"

At this point, Feng Yuhan paused, a strong current of resentment surging through his mind, until the evil god's warning echoed within him.

Feng Yuhan knew that to resolve the conflict, he couldn't simply approach Zhang Yu; that would too easily arouse suspicion.

He could only feign an attempt to reconcile with the Magneto True Monarch, using that as an excuse to subtly improve his relationship with Zhang Yu, even if it meant paying a greater price.

Suppressing the stifling frustration and heartache in his mind, he presented 50 spirit coins to the Magneto True Monarch and 20 spirit coins to Zhang Yu.

Then, with a earnest expression, Feng Yuhan said, "This is just a small gesture to express my apologies!"

"And as for your disciple, Magneto True Monarch, I will also do my best to reduce his workload in other project teams!"

The thought of having to perform work for other project teams solely to lessen Zhang Yu's burden sent another pang of regret through Feng Yuhan.

Furthermore, humbling himself to apologize to the Magneto True Monarch and a mere student like Zhang Yu left Feng Yuhan feeling an unprecedented sense of suffocation.

Watching Feng Yuhan's retreating back, the Magneto True Monarch frowned. "That fellow... why the sudden change of heart?"

Zhang Yu speculated, "Perhaps he saw your recent research progress, Master, and realized your future Divine Transformation is on the horizon, so he doesn't want to offend you excessively!"

The Magneto True Monarch nodded slightly, finding the explanation somewhat plausible.

In the following days, Zhang Yu finally had ample time once more to continue refining the prototype machine.

A few days later, Zhang Yu successfully completed the full Level 1 prototype machine.

A satisfied smile spread across Zhang Yu's face as he watched the puppet open its eyes and slowly float into mid-air.

Just then, he mentally posed another question to Fuki.

"Fuki, what exactly is the Divine Path? Why are both you and the God of Joy so apprehensive of it?"